John was originally a Gloucester boy, who moved to Ross some 25 years ago.  He is father to two sons, Mark and Paul, and grandfather to Hector, Orson and Lilly.  In September 2020, he married his second wife Avril after having been together for many years. John was always a positive, cheerful person who didn’t let things get him down.  He was diagnosed with Cancer … Continue reading John Taylor – 29/07/1947 – 31/05/2021

A much loved husband, stepfather, grampy, brother & uncle, loved by all his family. Ray was born on Howle Hill and moved down to Walford when he was 11 with his four sisters and 3 brothers. A lover of sport, playing in goal for Walford Football Team, Ray took up referring while in the army and continued to do so on his discharge. He joined … Continue reading Raymond Cawthorn (06.07.1937 – 04.03.2021)

The whole family is joined in grief remembering the feisty, funny, mischievous, outspoken and loving character that was Tony. He was a protective husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  The whole family is joined in grief remembering the feisty, funny, mischievous, outspoken and loving character that was Tony. He was a protective husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  Tony was born in Cardiff, and moved … Continue reading Tony Beizsley (01/01/1936 – 02/03/2021)

Sylvia was born in Deptford, London.  She had a happy childhood with her brother Cliff and sister Rene.  Living in London near the docks, the family were affected by the second world war, and Sylvia was evacuated with her school to Senghenydd in South Wales, where she lived with the station master and his family.  She returned to London in 1943 but the following year, when the V2s started to fall, Sylvia’s … Continue reading Sylvia Churchus – 1929-2021

In remembrance of our lovely dad/grandad/great grandad who was taken from us in his 100th year by COVID, caught in the home he went into to be safe. Proud Royal Navy veteran and member of the Royal Naval Association in Monmouth. Loved and missed by all the family. God bless you and keep you. Ray is remembered by his daughter, Penny Comley. Continue reading Ray Hopgood 17.10.1921 – 19.1.2021

In memory of Barbara Whitlock wife of the late Arthur loving mother of Alison, Mother-in-law to Tim and Grandmother of Bronwen and Patrick. Barbara will be remembered for her cheerfulness even in times of difficulty, her kindness to so many and her loyalty to friends and employers alike. She with her late husband Arthur, were founder members of The Ross Motor Sports Club where she … Continue reading Barbara Whitlock – 1931-2021

When mum came to Ross after being married she worked in Peacocks, then left to have children. Brian and Carol were growing up Bill Preece Fruit Fare at Cantilupe Road wanted someone to help for a week, while someone was taking a holiday.  Mum applied for the post, and stayed for 30 years. Mum  made friends with the Preece family, Bill, Ron and Karen Preece, Richard Downing,Ann Bevan and … Continue reading Margaret Jenkins – 1926-2021

John was very proud of his Scottish ancestry even though he lived in Ross from the age of 5. His Nationl Service was spent as a Bevin Boy in the Forest of Dean. He had a stationery business and a successful printing business in Tewkesbury. He was secretary of the Chamber of Commerce for many years and treasurer of the League of Friends of Ross … Continue reading John Greer, 1928-2020

Mother to Simon, Sarah and James and much loved Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Greatly missed by all her family and friends Peace is my parting gift to you, my own peace, such as the world cannot give. Set your troubled hearts at rest and banish your fears. John 14.27 Donations in memory of Ann can be made to St Mary’s Church. Continue reading Ann Purvis, 27th September 1936 – 3rd July 2020