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William Gilbert McCrudden

March 1941 - June 2026
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Of Combe

Peacefully at home on 24th June 2026, aged 85 years.

Much loved Husband of Pamela. Loving Dad to Stuart and Kathryn. Devoted Grandfather and Great Grandfather.

William will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at St Laurence Church, Combe on Wednesday 5th August at 12 noon.

Flowers or if preferred donations to Dementia UK may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP.  Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

Funeral Date:
5th August, 2026 12:00pm
Funeral Location:
St Laurence Church, Church Walk, Combe, Witney, UK

Ruth Ann HARFLETT

November 1935 - June 2026
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Suddenly but peacefully at home on 22nd June 2026, aged 90 years.

Wife of the late John. Loving Mum to Paul and Mandy. Much loved Nan and Great Nan.

Ruth will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at North Oxfordshire Crematorium on Friday 17th July at 2pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Bowel Cancer UK or The Lullaby Trust may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

Funeral Date:
17th July, 2026 2:00pm
Funeral Location:
North Oxfordshire Crematorium & Memorial Park, Tackley, Kidlington, UK

Pauline Margaret Godfrey

December 1934 - June 2026
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Peacefully at Cedar Court Care Home on 16th June 2026, aged 91 Years.

Beloved Wife of the late Cyril, devoted Mum, Nan, and Great Nan.

Funeral Service to take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford on Thursday 16th July at 1pm.

Family flowers only please, donations for St Bartholomew’s Church may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP.  Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

Funeral Date:
16th July, 2026 1:00pm
Funeral Location:
South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford, Abingdon, UK

Peter Arnold LEWIS

July 1940 - June 2026
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Passed peacefully away at home after a short illness on 26th June 2026, aged 85 years.

Private cremation has taken place.

We’ll be having a drink to remember him on a date to be advised.

All enquires to Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

Crystal Joan HARRIS Nee Champion

December 1938 - June 2026
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Peacefully at Newland House Care Home on 28th June 2026, aged 87 years.

Wife of the late Jim. Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Funeral service to take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford on Friday 24th July at 12.00 noon.

Family flowers only, donations if desired for the Alzheimer’s Society may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son
Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000.

Funeral Date:
24th July, 2026 12:00pm
Funeral Location:
South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford, Abingdon, UK

Margaret Diana FLOREY

September 1943 - June 2026
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Peacefully at Headington Care Home on 18th June 2026, aged 82 years.

Much loved Wife of Michael. Loving Mum to Paul and Tony and Daughter-in Law Paula. Devoted Granny to Josh, Jake, Max, Beth and Ciara. Great Granny to Lyla, Hunter and Emelia.

Margaret will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at North Oxfordshire Crematorium on Friday 10th July at 11am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Dementia UK may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP.  Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

Funeral Date:
10th July, 2026 11:00am
Funeral Location:
North Oxfordshire Crematorium & Memorial Park, Tackley, Kidlington, UK

Irene COOMBS

January 1940 - June 2026
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née Dane

Passed peacefully away on 8th June 2026, aged 86 years.

Devoted Wife of the late Robert and much loved Sister to Margaret, Joan and Judi.

A short funeral service and burial will take place at St Kenelm’s Church, Minster Lovell on Tuesday 7th July at 1:30pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Sobell House may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

Funeral Date:
7th July, 2026 1:30pm
Funeral Location:
St Kenelm's Church, Minster Riding, Minster Lovell, Witney, UK

Larry GREEN

February 1940 - June 2026
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Passed away peacefully at home on Friday 5th June, aged 86 years.

Devoted Wife to Zara and Loving Brother to Olive, Carol and family and a friend to many.

Funeral service to take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium on Wednesday 1st July at 10am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired are for Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

Funeral Date:
1st July, 2026 10:00am
Funeral Location:
South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford, Abingdon, UK

Olive June HARRIS Née DiX

June 1942 - May 2026
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Peacefully at the John Radcliffe Hospital on 16th May 2026, aged 83 years.

Much loved Wife of Fred. Loving Mum, Granny, Great Granny and Friend to many.

Funeral service to take place at St Michael & All Angels Church, Leafield

on Friday 26th June at 11am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Medical Detection dogs or Hearing Dogs may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP.  Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

Funeral Date:
26th June, 2026 11:00am
Funeral Location:
St Michael's Church, Lower End, Leafield, Witney, UK

Gloria Enid ARMSBY

July 1949 - May 2026
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Peacefully at home surrounded by her family on 3rd May 2026, aged 76 years.

Beloved Mother to Andy and Karen, devoted Nan to Sophie and Hollie

Funeral service to take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium on Friday 26th June at 2pm.

Family flowers only, donations if desired for The Linfoot Ward, Witney Community Hospital may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP.  Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

Funeral Date:
26th June, 2026 2:00pm
Funeral Location:
South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford, Abingdon, UK

Kathleen Ann LANG

December 1937 - May 2026
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 Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday 21st May aged 88 years, Loving mother to Susan, Ian and Jayne, Devoted Grandmother to five grandchildren And Great Grandmother to ten,

 Funeral service to take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium on Friday 19th June at 4pm Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Guide dogs UK

       may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon,

OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

Funeral Date:
19th June, 2026 4:00pm
Funeral Location:
South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford, Abingdon, UK

"Ann" Rosemary PRATLEY

July 1942 - May 2026
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of Curbridge

Peacefully at home with her family around her on the 22nd May 2026 aged 83 years. Loving wife of the late Brian, much loved mother of Martin and Tracey special mother-in-law of Sarah.

Funeral Service to take place at St John the Evangelist Church Curbridge on Friday 19th June 2026 at 1pm, followed by burial.

Flowers welcome, or donations if preferred to Dementia UK or Cancer Research UK, may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000.

Funeral Date:
19th June, 2026 1:00pm
Funeral Location:
1 Main Road, Curbridge, Witney, UK

David SOUSTER

March 1963 - May 2026
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We are deeply  saddened by the loss of our dear brother, uncle and great uncle, who passed away at Katharine house Hospice at the age of 63,

A service to celebrate David's life will be held on 22nd June 1pm North Oxfordshire Crematorium. Family and friends are invited to attend and honour his memory.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired are for Katharine House

may be sent c/o peter smith & son Funeral Directors ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon

OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

Funeral Date:
22nd June, 2026 1:00pm
Funeral Location:
North Oxfordshire Crematorium & Memorial Park, Tackley, Kidlington, UK

ANN YVONNE FLEMING

May 1949 - June 2026
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Peacefully at John Radciffe Hospital on 12th June 2026, aged 77 years.

Much loved Wife of Alex. Loving Mum to Kerry-Ann and Darren.

Funeral service to take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium on Tuesday 30th June at 2pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Barnardo's may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP.  Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

Funeral Date:
30th June, 2026 2:00pm
Funeral Location:
South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford, Abingdon, UK

Richard SIMPSON

September 1943 - June 2026
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Peacefully at home on 10th June 2026, aged 82 years.

Much loved Husband of Linda. Loving Dad to Sue and Paul.

Devoted Grandad to Joe and Lizzy, Charlie and Jessie, Ben and Sarah, Georgie and Phil and Dan, Fred and Heidi. Father-in-law to Mark and Sarah.

Funeral service to take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium on Wednesday 1st July at 3pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Pancreatic Cancer UK may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP.  Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

Funeral Date:
1st July, 2026 3:00pm
Funeral Location:
South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford, Abingdon, UK

John WHARTON

August 1953 - May 2026
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Suddenly at Wexham Park Hospital, Slough on 25th May 2026, aged 72 years.

Beloved by his family and cherished by many friends, he will be remembered with great love and will be sadly missed.

Private cremation will take place.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at St Mary’s Church, Church Green, Witney on Tuesday 6th October at 11:30am.

Family and Friends are invited to wear hats and waistcoats in tribute to John.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The Rotary Foundation or National Traction Engine trust may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP.  Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

Funeral Date:
6th October, 2026 11:30am
Funeral Location:
St Mary's Church, Church Green, Witney, UK

Elizabeth “Betty” Frances CARTER

July 1939 - June 2026
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Peacefully at John Radcliffe Hospital on 5th June 2026, aged 86 years.

Much loved Wife of the late Ron. Loving Mum to Geoff, Debbie, Sara and the late Andy.

Devoted Nan and Great Nan.

Funeral service to take place at St John’s Chapel, Oxford Crematorium on Monday 6th July at 11am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Epilepsy Action may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP.  Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

Funeral Date:
6th July, 2026 11:00am
Funeral Location:
Oxford Crematorium, Bayswater Road, Headington, Oxford, UK

Barry Leslie Taylor

May 1934 - June 2026
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Of Witney and previously of Bampton.

Passed away peacefully at Madley Park House Care Home on Sunday 7th June 2026, aged 92 years.

Husband of the late Dinah and the late June.

Loving Father to Pauline and Richard, Grandfather to Emily and Kieran and Stepfather to Catherine.

Funeral service to take place at St Mary’s Church, Church Green, Witney on Monday 29th June at 11am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired are for Dementia UK or Madly Park House Care Home

may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP.

Tel: 01993 702000.   www.petersmithandson.co.uk

Funeral Date:
29th June, 2026 11:00am
Funeral Location:
St Mary's Church, Church Green, Witney, UK

Christine Shirley Cypher

December 1946 - May 2026
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Suddenly at home on 28th May 2026, aged 79 years.

She will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends.

Funeral service to be take place at St. Bartholomew's Church, Ducklington on Monday 15th June at 11am.

Family Flowers only please. Donations to Springfield School may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

Funeral Date:
15th June, 2026 11:00am
Funeral Location:
St. Bartholomew’s Church, Church St, Ducklington, Witney, UK

Anthony CARPENTER (Tony)

September 1951 - May 2026
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Passed away peacefully at Merryfield House Nursing Home after a long illness on Tuesday 26th May 2026, aged 74 years.

Loving Husband to Josey, Dad to Helen and Debbie, Grandad to Arthur and Freddie, Father-in-Law, Brother and Uncle.

Funeral service to take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium on Wednesday 24th June at 11am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Parkinsons UK and Parkinsons Oxford Branch may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon,OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

Funeral Date:
24th June, 2026 11:00am
Funeral Location:
South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford, Abingdon, UK

Ann BEACHAM

November 1938 - May 2026
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Peacefully at Horton General Hospital, Banbury, on 23rd May 2026, aged 87 years.

Much loved Wife of Derek and loving Mother to Annabel, William and Emily. Cherished Grandma to Sophie, Alice, Katie and Max.

A private cremation will be held prior to a Service of Thanksgiving at St Mary’s Church, North Leigh on Tuesday 30th June at 2:30pm, followed by afternoon tea.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Christian Aid may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

Funeral Date:
30th June, 2026 2:30pm
Funeral Location:
St Mary's Church, Church Road, North Leigh, Witney, UK
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