HERE are the death notices published in the Ludlow and Tenbury Wells Advertisers this week, May 4.

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BURDEN Roy William

Of Tenbury Wells, passed away on 16th April, 2023. Aged 92 years. Loving and devoted husband to Joan, loving father to Kay and Julie and the late Richard, much loved grandfather to Trudi and great grandfather to Ella.

Cremation service will be held at Wyre Forest Crematorium on Tuesday 16th May, 2023 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations received in memory of Roy will be given to the British Heart Foundation. Enquiries to A H Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8BH. Tel. 01584 810281

MARTIN Barbara

Of Little Hereford and Tenbury Wells, passed away peacefully on 20th April, 2023. Aged 91 years. Sadly missed by all her family and all who knew her.

Funeral service will be held at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Little Hereford on Wednesday 17th May, 2023 at 12 noon followed by burial in the churchyard. Family request no black be worn. Donations received in memory of Barbara will be shared with Little Hereford Church and The Old Rectory Residents Comfort Fund. Enquiries to A H Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8BH. Tel. 01584 810281

RAWLINGS John William

Of Tenbury Wells, passed away peacefully on 21st April, 2023. Aged 79 years. Loving dad to Tom, stepdad to James and Damian, and much-loved grandad of Jovi and Ozzy. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Private Cremation will take place followed by a service of thanksgiving at St. Mary’s Church, Tenbury Wells on Thursday 18th May, 2023 at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations received in memory of John will be given to Parkinson’s UK. Enquiries to A H Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8BH. Tel. 01584 810281

SHAKESPEARE Louise

Of Tenbury Wells, formerly of High Wood, Eastham, passed away on 18th April, 2023. Aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Clifford she will be sadly missed by friends and neighbours.

Funeral service will be held at St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church, Eastham on Monday 15th May, 2023 at 12.30 p.m. followed by cremation. Donations in memory of Louise will be given to Eastham Church. Enquiries to A H Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8BH. Tel. 01584 810281

THOMAS William Stuart (Bill)

Formerly of Hightown, Liverpool, died at home in Little Hereford on 13th April. Beloved husband of Eva, much loved father of Jennie, Matthew and Patrick, and adored father-in-law, grandpa and great-grandpa.

Funeral at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Little Hereford, on Friday 12th May at 12.30 p.m. followed by burial. Please wear a splash of red for Bill. Family flowers only, kind donations in aid of British Heart Foundation and Little Hereford PCC may be sent to A H Caldicott & Sons, Funeral Directors, 15 Market Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8BH. Tel. 01584 810281