Well known as the ‘Friendly Builder’
Peacefully passed away on 25th April 2026, aged 94.
Beloved Husband of Rene, Father to Chris and Mandy, Gramp and Great Gramp.
Funeral service to take place at St James the Great Church, South Leigh on Wednesday 13th May at 2pm
followed by burial.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation 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.
Suddenly at Madley Park Care Home, Witney on 12th April 2026, aged 86.
A much loved Wife of the late Donald, devoted Mum to Paul, Shaun and Mandy. Nan and Great Nan.
Funeral service to take place at St Peter’s & St Paul’s Church, Church Hanborough on Tuesday 12th May at
11.00 am followed by burial.
Donations if desired for Alzheimer’s Research may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors, 135
Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000.
Peacefully at the John Radcliffe Hospital on Wednesday 15th April 2026, aged 80 years.
Much loved Husband of Susan, Loving Father to Louise and Joanne, devoted Bamps to Harvey, Jack, Toby and Joe.
Funeral Service to take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford OX13 5PA on Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 1pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation, may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Derek George Jarvis on the 22nd of March 2026, aged 84.
Much loved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, he will be sadly missed.
A celebration service of Derek‘s life will be held at midday on Thursday 30th April 2026 at North Oxfordshire crematorium - Tackley OX5 3ER.
Followed by a wake for Derek held at The Windrush Inn, Witney.
Please be smart, casual and colourful in Derek’s memory.
Family flowers only, but donations to MacMillan Cancer Support would be much appreciated and may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000.
Died peacefully at The Burford Nursing Home on 20th April 2026, aged 83 years.
Much loved Husband of Margaret, loving Father to Andy, Steve, Rachel and Matt and devoted Grandad to his grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Cremation Service at North Oxfordshire Crematorium at 12 noon, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at The Welcome Church, Witney at 1.30pm on Wednesday 27th May.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Burford Nursing Home may be sent c/o Peter Smith &
Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000.
Peacefully at John Radcliffe Hospital on 9th April 2026, aged 78 years.
Loving Mum to Lucy and Luke and beloved sister to John. Devoted Nan to Elliot, Abigail, Sophie and Sydney.
Pam will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at St Bartholomew’s Church, Ducklington on Monday 27th April at 11am.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired for CLIC 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
Peacefully at John Radcliffe Hospital on 13th April 2026, aged 94 years.
Much loved Father to four children and devoted Grandfather of eight and Great Grandfather of two.
John (JR) will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at North Oxfordshire Crematorium & Memorial Park, Tackley on Friday 8th May at 3pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Royal Air Forces Association or Oxford Sports Tennis Club these 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
It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael on 18th of March 2026, aged 57.
He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him, especially his wife, daughter, mother, seven siblings, his in-laws and his many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service to take place at St Mary's Church, Church Green on Friday 8th of May at 1:00pm.
Family flowers only. Please donate if desired to Alzheimer's Society c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon,OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk
Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 23rd March 2026 aged 78 years.
Dawn was a devoted wife to Richard and a loving mother to Timothy, Alison and Christopher.
Dawn taught in Primary Schools across the Witney area.
Funeral service to take place at St Marys Church, North Leigh on Thursday 23rd April at 12.30pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Wychwood Forest Trust may be sent c/o Peter Smith &
Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000.
It is with deep sadness and broken hearts we announce the passing of Adam, who left us on the 24th
March 2026 aged 37 years.
Beloved Son of Paul and Jackie, Brother of Kayley, Uncle to Ethan, Cohen and Eira, Grandson and Nephew.
A private funeral for family and close friends will take place at St Marys Church Bampton on Monday 13th April 2026.
Please do not wear black, bright clothes to be worn in Adams Memory.
Floral tributes to the Funeral Director or Church.
Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon,OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000.