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Obituaries

JENNY WHITEAR

December 1953 - December 2025
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Peacefully at John Radcliffe Hospital on the 4th December 2025, aged 72 years.

Much loved Wife of Jon. Loving Mum to Leon, Lenka, Zelma and Luke. 

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

Funeral service to take place at St Mary’s Church, Bampton on Tuesday 30th December at 12 Noon.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for RNLI and WWF 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 December, 2025 12:00am
Funeral Location:
St Mary's Church, Church View, Bampton, UK

Thomas Frederick JOINER

June 1927 - November 2025
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of Bricket Wood, St Albans

Peacefully at Middletown Grange Care Home, Witney, Oxfordshire on 24th November 2025,
aged 98 years.

Much loved Husband of the late Violet May, Loving Dad to his daughter Ann-Marie and his son the late
Matthew. Grandad to Daniel, Jack, Rosanna & Deanne.

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

Funeral service to take place at West Herts Crematorium on Wednesday 17th December at 12 noon.
All enquires 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 December, 2025 12:00pm
Funeral Location:
West Herts Crematorium, High Elms Lane, Watford, UK

Elizabeth "Betty" MERCHANT

April 1932 - November 2025
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Peacefully at John Radcliffe Hospital on 23rd November 2025, aged 93 years.

Much loved Wife of the late Max. Loving Mum to Ian and David. Devoted Grandma to Tom and Ben.

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

Funeral service to take place at St John’s Church, Hailey on Thursday 18th December at 1pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Macmillan Cancer Support or Blue Cross 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:
18th December, 2025 1:00pm
Funeral Location:
St. John the Evangelist, Church, Church Lane, Hailey, Witney, UK

James “Jim” BARRETT

June 1936 - November 2025
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of Standlake

Peacefully at the John Radcliffe Hospital on 20th November 2025, aged 89 years.

Much loved Husband of Monica. Loving Dad to Sue and Fred. Devoted Grandad and Great Grandad.

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

Funeral service to take place at St Giles Church, Standlake on Friday 12th December at 11am.

Flowers or if preferred donations for British Heart Foundation 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:
12th December, 2025 11:00am
Funeral Location:
St Giles Church, Church End, Standlake, Witney, UK

Robin Andrew SMITH

September 1947 - November 2025
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Passed away peacefully at Sobell House on Sunday 2nd November, aged 78 years.

Much loved Husband of Sandra.

Loving Father and Grandfather.

Funeral service to take place at North Oxfordshire Crematorium on Friday 5th December at 11.00 am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the RNLI or Sobell House c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP.  Tel: 01993 702000.

 

Funeral Date:
5th December, 2025 11:00am
Funeral Location:
North Oxfordshire Crematorium & Memorial Park, Tackley, Kidlington, UK

Christine Loraine LEE

August 1946 - November 2025
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Peacefully at the John Radcliffe Hospital on 7th November 2025, aged 79 years.

Much loved Wife, Mum, Nan and Great Nan,

Funeral service to take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium OX13 5PA on Friday 12th December at 1pm.

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

Funeral Date:
12th December, 2025 1:00pm
Funeral Location:
South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford, Abingdon, UK

Barry Broome

November 1940 - November 2025
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Peacefully at the Homestead Care Home Carterton on 4th November 2025 aged 84 years

Much loved father of Tracy, Debby and Karen, Devoted Grandfather and Great Grandfather.

Funeral Service to take place at Garford Crematorium on Thursday 11th December at 1pm.

Barry requested that mourners wear traditional funeral attire at his funeral please.

Family flowers only please, donations for Dementia UK may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive Witney Oxon OX28 5LP 01993702000

Funeral Date:
11th December, 2025 1:00pm
Funeral Location:
South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford, Abingdon, UK

Maureen MALLEY Nee Keddie

June 1934 - October 2025
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peacefully at the John Radcliffe Hospital on 7th November 2025 aged 91 years.

Much loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and Sister.

Funeral Service to take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford, on Monday 24th November 2025 at 12.00 noon.

Family flowers only please donations if desired for Alzheimer’s 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:
24th November, 2025 12:00pm
Funeral Location:
South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford, Abingdon, UK

TREVOR SMITH

June 1955 - November 2025
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Peacefully at home on 11th November 2025, aged 70 years.

Much Loved Dad to Christopher, Amy, Anna, Emily and Edward. Devoted Grampy to Rory, Amelia, Poppy, Ada and Louie.

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

Funeral service to take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium on Thursday 27th November at 2pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Cancer Research 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:
27th November, 2025 2:00pm
Funeral Location:
South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford, Abingdon, UK

Martin BARBER

October 1952 - October 2025
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Peacefully after a short illness on 31st October 2025 at the John Radcliffe Hospital, aged 73 years.

Much loved Husband of Wendy. Loving Dad of Dean, Terry and Amanda. Father in law to Sarah, Amanda
and Jason. Devoted Grampy to Victoria, Michael, Edward & Jacob and Great Grampy to Bonnie and Aubree.

Funeral service to take place at North Oxfordshire Crematorium, Tackley on Monday 8th December at 12.00 noon.

Martin requested close family flowers and donations if desired for the Royal British Legion 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:
8th December, 2025 12:00pm
Funeral Location:
North Oxfordshire Crematorium & Memorial Park, Tackley, Kidlington, UK

Lily GODFREY

March 1930 - October 2025
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Of Leafield

Peacefully at Middletown Grange Care Home on 31st October 2025, aged 95 years.

Much loved Mum to Philip and Paul. Devoted Grandma to Louisa, Rebecca, Tom and Millie and  Great Granny to Arthur.

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

Funeral Service to take place at St Michael & All Angels Church, Leafield on Friday 28th November at 12 noon.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Lawrence Nurses 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:
28th November, 2025 12:00pm
Funeral Location:
St Michael's Church, Lower End, Leafield, Witney, UK
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