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Dennis Albert COOMBES

December 1932 - January 2026
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Passed away peacefully at Cedar Court Care Home, Witney on 13th January 2026, aged 93 years.

Devoted Husband of Auria, Loving Father to Robert, Maria, Trish and the late Paul.

Adored Grampy by all his wonderful Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Funeral will take place at Oxford Crematorium on Tuesday 10th February at 12 noon.

In accordance with traditional funeral etiquette, please wear black or dark, formal clothing.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for 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:
10th February, 2026 12:00pm
Funeral Location:
Oxford Crematorium, Bayswater Road, Headington, Oxford, UK

Renee Woodward

April 1918 - January 2026
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Passed away peacefully at The Homestead Care Home on Thursday 8th January 2026, aged 107 years.

Loving Mother to Geoffrey, and a Devoted Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Thanksgiving Service will take place at High Street Methodist Church, Witney on Friday 30th January at 11am

Family Flowers only please, donations if desired are for The Homestead 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:
30th January, 2026 11:00am
Funeral Location:
The Methodist Church, High Street, Witney, UK

Norma Dianne MARSH

August 1942 - December 2025
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Passed away at the John Radcliffe Hospital on 28th December 2025, aged 83 years.

Devoted Partner of Barry and loving Sister to Suzanne.

She will be missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service to take place on Friday 23rd January at Bampton Methodist Church at 2.30 pm.

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

Funeral Date:
23rd January, 2026 2:30pm
Funeral Location:
Bampton Methodist Church, Bridge Street, Bampton, UK

Audrey Rita RUSSELL (nee Painter)

October 1935 - January 2026
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Peacefully but suddenly in the John Radcliffe Hospital on 9th January 2026, aged 90 years.

Beloved wife of Brian, much loved Mum of Nicola and devoted Grandma to Olivia and Alex.

Audrey will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Graveside service only at Ducklington Cemetery on Monday 26th January at 1.30pm.

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

Funeral Date:
26th January, 2026 1:30pm
Funeral Location:
Ducklington Cemetery, Witney

David George BURTON

June 1935 - January 2026
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Died peacefully at home on 3rd January 2026, aged 90 years.

Dearly loved Husband of the late Doris.

Loving Father to Mary, Alan and the late Ruth. Father-in-law to Elizabeth and Kevin, Grandpa to Aidan, Tom, Brittany, Karly and Grace.

Service of Thanksgiving to take place at St John’s Church, Hailey on Monday 9th February at 2pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for National Youth Orchestra or Witney Talking

News 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:
9th February, 2026 2:00pm
Funeral Location:
St. John the Evangelist, Church, Church Ln, Hailey, Witney, UK

Olive Winter

October 1926 - January 2026
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Formerly of Chalfont St Peter

Died peacefully at Richmond Village, Witney on 8th January 2026, aged 99 years.

Much loved Wife of the late Jack.

Olive will be greatly missed by Jill, Chris and family.

Funeral service to take place at Oxford Crematorium on Wednesday 28th January at 1:30pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired 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:
28th January, 2026 1:30pm
Funeral Location:
Oxford Crematorium, Bayswater Road, Headington, Oxford, UK

Francis John TITCOMBE

October 1944 - January 2026
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Died peacefully at home with his family on Friday 2nd January 2026.

Much loved Husband of Lynda, Father to Damion, Emma & Lucy, Father In Law to David & Joanne, Grandfather to Harriett, Elly, Charlie, Olivia, Alfie & Lilly, Great Grandfather to Ottilie.

A private Catholic Funeral Service & Ceremony for Family & Close Friends has been arranged as he requested.

Family flowers only, donations to St Joseph's Catholic Church, Arkell Avenue Carterton 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

Patricia GARDNER

March 1933 - January 2026
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Peacefully at Richmond Village on 8th January 2026, aged 92 years.

Much loved Wife of the late Donald. Loving Mum to Nigel.

Devoted Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Funeral service to take place at St Mary’s Church, Church Green, Witney on Tuesday 27th January at 12 noon.

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:
27th January, 2026 12:00pm
Funeral Location:
St Mary's Church, Church Green, Witney, UK

Norma Dianne MARSH

August 1942 - December 2025
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Passed away at the John Radcliffe Hospital on 28th December 2025, aged 83 years.

Devoted Partner of Barry and loving Sister to Suzanne. She will be missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral Service to take place on Friday 23rd January at Bampton Methodist Church at 2.30 pm.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Oxford Animal Sanctuary 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:
23rd January, 2026 2:30pm
Funeral Location:
Bampton Methodist Church, Bridge Street, Bampton, UK

Martin KIRK

January 1955 - January 2026
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Peacefully at home on the 6th January 2026, aged 70 years.

Much loved Husband of Susan, Loving Father and Grandfather.

Funeral Service to take place at Holy Trinty Church, Woodgreen, Witney
on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 11.30am.

Family flowers please, donations if desired for Sobell House Hospice, 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:
23rd January, 2026 11:30am
Funeral Location:
Holy Trinity Church, Witney, Woodgreen, Witney, UK

Sheila MILLIN

June 1940 - December 2025
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Peacefully at home on the 29th December 2025, aged 85 Years.

Much loved Wife of John. Devoted Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Funeral service to take place at St Mary’s Church, Witney on Tuesday 20th January at 12:30pm.

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:
20th January, 2026 12:30pm
Funeral Location:
St Mary's Church, Church Green, Witney, UK

Claire Turner (Née Morris)

March 1972 - December 2025
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of South Cerney

Peacefully at home on 28th December 2025, aged 53 years.

Much loved Wife of Christopher. Devoted Daughter of Sue and Brian Morris. Loving Sister to Simon.
Claire will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

At Claire’s request no black to be worn.  Thank you.

Funeral service to take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 1pm.

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.

Funeral Date:
22nd January, 2026 1:00pm
Funeral Location:
South Oxfordshire Crematorium, Garford, Abingdon, UK

Jean NORRIDGE née Batts

July 1939 - December 2025
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On 30th December 2025, aged 86.

Devoted Wife of Gerald. Loving Mum to Kevin, Gary and Michelle.

Adored Nan and Great Nan.

Jean will be sadly missed.

Funeral service to take place at North Oxfordshire Crematorium, Tackley on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 1pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Myeloma UK or 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:
15th January, 2026 1:00pm
Funeral Location:
North Oxfordshire Crematorium & Memorial Park, Tackley, Kidlington, UK

David John ROSE

October 1943 - January 2026
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Died at home on 3rd January 2026, aged 82 years.

Much loved by his wife Liz and the family.

Burial Service for family and close friends at Bampton Cemetery, Landells, Bampton, OX18 2LQ on Saturday 24th January at 12.30 pm, followed by a Thanksgiving Service at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Church View, Bampton, OX18 2LZ at 1.00 pm, where all are welcome.

No flowers please, donations if desired for Cancer Research UK or 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. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

Funeral Date:
24th January, 2026 12:30pm
Funeral Location:
Bampton Cemetery, Landells, Bampton, UK
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