HERE some of the death notices from the Worcester News this week.

Monica Joyce Patricia Holloway

Ex Worcester Porcelain 26/11/1923-25/05/2021. Passed away peacefully aged 97. Her Funeral Service takes place at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, 16th June at 11.30 a.m. Family and friends by invitation. Donations are welcome for MAGGS Day Centre of Worcester. Enquiries to Hoskins Funerals Direct on 01905 27862.

Alan John Speers

Suddenly, at home on 30th May 2021, aged 50 years. Much loved partner, father, grandad, brother, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and will remain in all our hearts forever. Funeral Service to take place at St. Edburga, Leigh on Thursday 17th June at 11am followed by interment at Bransford Chapel. Flowers may be sent to F.W. Spilsbury, Funeral Director, 12 Upper Howsell Road, Malvern, WR14 1TL.

Joan Lowe

Joan Peacefully at The Firs Rest Home, St Johns, on 1st June 2021, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Dearly loved mum to Ann, Keith, Sandy and mother in law to Bill, Sue and Dave. Also, a much loved gran, great gran and great great gran, who will be very sadly missed. Funeral Service will take place at Worcester Crematorium, on Tuesday 15th June and sadly due to restrictions on numbers, will be by invitation only. Family Flowers only please, but donations if desired for The Midlands Air Ambulance, may be sent to Bedwardine Funeral Services, 01905 748811. Special Thanks to All Staff at The Firs Rest Home for their dedicated and loving care.

Gordon Henry Bennett

Passed peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday May 25th, 2021, at the age of 94 at home in his beloved village of Welland, where he was born. A wonderful father who will be sorely missed by his Family and Friends. A private service will be held on Monday, June 21st, 2021. No flowers please but, if desired, donations for Acorns or St Richard's Hospice to M J Presland Funeral Director, 19 High Street, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HJ

Robert Powell

Passed away peacefully in hospital on 29th May, 2021, aged 71 years. Much loved Brother of Gill, Graham and Mandy. He will be sadly missed. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Monday 14th June at 1pm. Invited Family and Friends due to Covid restrictions. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired for Cancer Research UK may be left on the Collection Plate at the Crematorium or sent to E J Gumery & Son, 68/70 Ombersley Road, Worcester, WR3 7EU.