Birmingham death and funeral notices including ‘much loved’ great-grandfather and husband

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Here are the notices posted earlier this week.

Death and funeral notices

Terence (Terry) Larden

Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather Terry. Sadly, Terry passed away on Sunday 16th June 2024, Father’s Day. He will be greatly missed, but his legacy lives on with his children, eleven grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He passed away peacefully at home with his loved ones, exactly where he wanted to be. The service will be held at Robin Hood Crematorium, Streetsbrook Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 3NL at 2.30pm on Friday 12th July 2024. We ask that no floral tributes be made, but if you wish, donations can be made to Cancer Research UK in Terry’s memory, either at the service or via the online obituary in the Birmingham Mail. Following the funeral service, there will be a celebration of his life at The Highbury Public House, Dads Lane, Birmingham, B13 8PQ from 3.30pm, where children are welcome.

Denis John Boyd

20.01.49 – 15.06.24 Passed away peacefully on 15th June 2024 with his family by his side. A beloved father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed. Reunited with his wife Kathryn who passed away in May 2022. Denis was a bricklayer all his life and was well known in Birmingham. He was a true gentleman, fun to be around and a great character. Denis was an avid Wolves fan. The funeral will be held at Woodlands Crematorium on Tuesday 9th July at 12pm followed by The Crown Social Club, Hurst Lane, Shard End.

John Joseph Curran

Died on 24th June 2024, aged 87. A much loved partner of Sandra. Funeral will be held at Corpus Christi Church, B33 8BJ on Thursday 25th July 2024 at noon, followed by burial at Witton Cemetery, B6 7AE. Family flowers only please. c/o C Bastock Ltd, 112 Church Road, Yardley, Birmingham. B25 8UX.

Simas Daniel Kelly

He sadly passed away on 23rd June 2024 at the age of 71. He will be greatly missed by his sisters Ellen and Maureen, all his family, friends and all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Seamus will be received at SS Joseph and St. Helen’s RC Church, Kings Norton on Sunday 14th July 2024 at 5pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Monday 15th July 2024 at 11.30am followed by a cremation at Lodge Hill Crematorium at 1pm. Family flowers only.

Audrey Elizabeth Knight

Passed away peacefully at Birmingham Hospice in Erdington on 12th June 2024 after a short illness aged 86. Reunited now with her loving husband Roy and daughter Suzie. She leaves behind her children, David, Julie, Liz and Steven. She will be forever in our hearts and will be greatly missed. Cremation will take place on Friday 19th July 2024 at Perry Barr Crematorium at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations preferred to Birmingham Hospice, Erdington (formerly John Taylor Hospice). With many thanks to all the staff at Birmingham Hospice for their care of Audrey.

Jacqueline Lee

Jackie sadly passed away on 21st June 2024 aged 77. She will be greatly missed by her husband Clive, daughter Anita and son Jason, all her family and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. The funeral will take place on Wednesday 17th July 2024 at 1pm at Lodge Hill Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations are preferred and may be given on leaving the service to Cancer Research UK and the British Heart Foundation

Edward Arthur (Ted) Lowe

Ted passed away peacefully on 21st June 2024 aged 78, surrounded by his family. Much loved husband to Katrina, father to Theresa, Sharon and Tracy, father-in-law to Ian, Stuart and Matt. Loved grandfather to Eve, Lillian and Jack. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral will be held at Robin Hood Crematorium on Friday 12th July at noon. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Parkinsons UK Thomas Bragg & Sons 562 Stratford Road 0121 744 1428

Margaret Diane Makan

Formerly of Fairfax Road, Birmingham, sadly passed away on 28th May 2024 aged 84. Funeral service will be held on 22nd July 2024 at 10am at Robin Hood Crematorium.

Barbara Marion Malik (née Woodward)

Peacefully at Riverwell Beck Care Home in Carlisle on 20th June. Sister of Anthony, loving mother of Tariq and Cameron, grandmother of Abdulla, Zarah and Amelia. Formerly a senior social worker at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham and later Postmaster for Polwarth and Holyrood. A service will be held in the Main Chapel of Mortonhall Crematorium, Edinburgh on Thursday 11th July at 11am. All friends are welcome.

Timothy David Martin

25 June 2024 Died at his home in Bangor, Gwynedd, aged 51. Son of John and the late Sheila Martin, father of Lily, brother of Richard, uncle of Alfie, Joe and Charlotte. Funeral service at Bangor Crematorium on Thursday 18 July 2024 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only and no donations on request. Further information from Gwilym Jones & Son, Funeral Directors, South Road, Caernarfon. Tel (01286) 673072.

Margaret Louise Nangle

Margaret Louise Nangle, aged 89, was born and died in Birmingham after a short illness. A true Brummie, devoted to the city, she served as Lady Mayoress alongside her husband of 53 years, Michael Nangle, from 2004 to 2005. Margaret went to college in Bournville in the 1960s. She was a caring mother to Julian and Claire and two grandchildren. Margaret had been a member of the Labour Party since the 1970s. Her funeral will be held at Lodge Hill Cemetery on Tuesday 16 July at 12.15pm and all are welcome to attend and welcome back to the house after the service. No flowers, thank you, but all charitable donations to the University Hospitals Birmingham Charity. https://margaretnangle.muchloved.com

Anthony (Tony) Neylon

(Tony) In loving memory of Tony Neylon who passed away on 8th June 2024 at home. Beloved husband of Bridie and much loved father of Breda and Pauline. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Tony will be received at St Dunstan’s Church, Kingsfield Road, High Street, Kings Heath, B14 7JN on Monday 15th July 2024 at 7pm. We welcome those who knew Tony to his Requiem Mass on Tuesday 16th July 2024 at 10.30am followed by burial at Robin Hood Crematorium at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation c/o C. Bastock (Funeral Directors) Ltd, 67-71 Warwick Road, Olton, Solihull. B92 7HP

Eric Smith

From Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, formerly of Erdington Road, Aldridge. Died at home with his daughter by his side on 11th June 2024, aged 95. Husband of the late Maureen, adored daddy of Helen and much loved father-in-law of Steve. Funeral service 2.30pm Tuesday 9th July at Telford Crematorium. Family flowers only by request, but if desired, donations to the RNLI would be appreciated, via a collection box after the service. Enquiries to CJ Williams Funeral Services, Telford. Tel: 01952 580616

Leonardo Alexander Swindale

In loving memory of Leonard Swindale who sadly passed away on 25th May 2024. He will be sadly missed by his children Leonard – Nora Louise, Richard and Natalie all grandchildren and great grandchildren. The funeral will be held at Sutton Crematorium on 09/07/2024 at 3:15 Castle Vale Residents Club afterwards. All are welcome. 1095 Chester Road Pype Hayes Birmingham B24 0PP

In memory

I knowneth cresswell

Dad, nine years may have passed, but you will always be in our hearts and thoughts. I love you and miss you always, Dad. Ken, Sue, Debbie and Mark xxxx

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