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Obituaries

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 PRATLE

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

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.

Funeral Date:
26th June, 2026 11:00am
Funeral Location:
St Michael & All Angel's Church, Leafield

Peter John FIELDWICK

August 1939 - May 2026
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It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Peter, aged 86 years, on 27th May 2026 who died
peacefully at home.

Peter was born in Witney and grew up in Springfield Oval, before moving to Stonesfield where he lived with
his late wife Denise for 62 years.

Peter was a much loved Husband, Dad and Grandad, and will be greatly missed by us all.

A private cremation will take place followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St James the Great Church in
Stonesfield on Friday 3rd July at 12 noon.

Flowers can be arranged via Classic Flowers in Witney or donations if desired for Cancer Research UK or the
British Heart Foundation may be made on the day or sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors, 135
Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon OX28 5LP. Tel 01993 702000.

Greatly missed and deeply loved

Funeral Date:
3rd July, 2026 12:00pm
Funeral Location:
St James the Great Church, Stonesfield, Stonesfield, Witney, UK

Jeanne CHATTOE BEM

June 1949 - May 2026
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Peacefully at home on 11th May 2026, aged 76 years.

Beloved Wife of Mark, loving Mother of Lucy & Richard.

A true force of nature, Jeanne will be sadly missed by all that knew her.

Funeral service & celebration of her life to take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium on Thursday 11th June at 12.00 noon.

Wearing a touch of pink is warmly encouraged.

Flowers or donations for Against Breast Cancer may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP.

Funeral Date:
11th June, 2026 12:00pm
Funeral Location:
South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford, Abingdon, UK

Marc Michel LOYEAU

October 1964 - May 2026
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Suddenly at home on 19th May 2026, aged 61 years.

Much loved Son of Mavis and the late Michel, and Brother to Mel and Rob.

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

Funeral service to take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd June at 1pm.

No flowers please, donations if desired for The Cornermen may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral
Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000.

Funeral Date:
23rd June, 2026 1:00pm
Funeral Location:
South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford, Abingdon, UK

David JONES

November 1947 - May 2026
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Peacefully at home on 20th May 2026, aged 78 years.

Devoted Husband of Lorraine, loving Dad to Jason, Justin, Katie, Tom and the late Amy. Much loved Grampa
Brother and Father-in-law.

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

Funeral service to take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium on Friday 5th June at 3pm.

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.

Funeral Date:
5th June, 2026 3:00pm
Funeral Location:
South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford, Abingdon, UK
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