HERE are some of the most recent death notices to be published in the Malvern Gazette (March 26)

Our condolences to all the families.

Floate, Reverend Herbert Frederick Giraud: Died peacefully on March 17, 2021, aged 95.

Widower of the late Nora Vaughn Floate (nee Lodwick).

Father to Alan, Edward, Chris, Helen and Richard and much beloved grandfather and great grandfather.

Private family funeral. Donations, if desired, for Age UK may be sent to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

Cottrell, Dennis: Passed away peacefully at home on March 16, 2021, aged 90 years.

A much loved husband of Dorothy, father of the late David, Robert, Julie and families.

A private cremation will take place on Wednesday, March 31.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Worcestershire Cancer Aid may be sent to F.W. Spilsbury, Funeral Director, 12 Upper Howsell Road, Malvern, Worcs. WR14 1TL.

Knightley, Mary: Passed away peacefully on March 15. Beloved mother, nana and friend.

Funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium.

Family flowers only however donations for Wateraid and Cancer Research may be sent to Holland Funeral Service, Malvern, WR14 3LS

Webber, Roderick Hugh (Rod): Sadly passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, on March 8, 2021, aged 72 years.

Loving husband to Carole and much loved father to Angela, Michael, John and George. A wonderful father-in-law and grandfather.

Funeral Service to take place at Worcester Crematorium on March 31, 2021 - Covid restrictions apply - invitation only.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK, may be sent directly to the charity via the following link https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/ funeral-notices/08-03-2021-roderick-hugh-webber/ Enquiries to Holland Funeral Services, Malvern.

Morgan, Philip George: Passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2021, aged 81 years.

A much-loved husband to Carol, beloved father of Sarah and brother to Tommy and Maybelle.

He will be missed by all who knew him. Donations, if desired, for the MND Association may be sent to F.W. Spilsbury, Funeral Director, 12 Upper Howsell Road, Malvern, WR14 1TL.

Gray Lorraine Mary (Lar): Passed away peacefully on March 18 at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital aged 44 years.

Devoted Fiancée of Neil, loving Mummy of Miron and Kai, beloved Daughter of Pauline and Reg.

Much loved and sadly missed by all her family and friends. Private funeral at Ledbury Church followed by burial in Ledbury Cemetery.

Donations invited for Macmillan Cancer Support may be sent care of Smiths Funeral Services, Furnace Lane, Newent GL18 1DD

Watts, Judith Elaine (Judy, Jude): Beloved wife of the late Elvet, sadly passed away at home in Tanhouse Lane, Malvern on March 13, 2021, aged 82.

Much-loved mum of Peter, Trevor, Robin, Debra and John. Mother-in-law to Diane, Deb, Nick and Baz, gran and great gran, she will be very sorely missed.

Due to current restrictions a private service will take place. For those who wish to take some time to reflect the service will be on April 1, 2021 at 4pm at The Vale Crematorium.

Donations, if desired, to The Cinnamon Trust c/o Jackson Family Funeral Director, De Lys, Wells Road, Malvern (01684 563983) or on line judith-watts.muchloved.com

Barentsen Kerry (nee Bunn) Sadly passed away on March 17, 2021 after illness, aged 50 years.

Our beautiful light in the darkness has gone. Our hearts are broken. We hope you have found a place of peace.

From husband Carlo, children Olivia and Elliott, mother and father Josie and Les and sister Denny.

A private service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday March 31, 2021 at 1.30 pm.

Donations if desired for The Brain Tumour Charity (cheques made payable to Brain Tumour Research) may be sent to Ledbury Funeral Services, 132 The Homend, Ledbury. HR8 1BZ. Tel: 01531 633388

Sherwood, Elsie Louisa: Sadly passed away on March 15, 2021, aged 81.

A beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she will be greatly missed.

A private family funeral will take place later this month.

Donations for Midlands Air Ambulance, in memory of Elsie, may be sent direct to the charity

Marsh (nee Priddey), Sheila: It is with great sadness that the family of Sheila Marsh announce her passing on March 5, aged 85.

Much-loved wife of Raymond, loving mum, grandma and great-grandmother, she will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service to take place at St Andrews Church, Poolbrook, Malvern on Wednesday, April 14.

Covid restrictions apply. Family flowers only, however, donations for Diabetes UK may be sent directly to the charity at Holland Funeral Service, Malvern, WR14 3LS