The latest death notices in the Oxford Mail

Prof Robert (Bob) Fryer

FRYER Prof Robert (Bob) Died on Sunday 6th December 2020. It is with fondness and pride that we remember him as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He dedicated his working life to education and lifelong learning, having a major and lasting inspirational influence on many. Extremely knowledgeable and perceptive with a penetrating intellect, sharp wit and good humour, he was caring, compassionate and a lifelong socialist who firmly believed in equal opportunities for all.

Sheila Barbara Charles

CHARLES Sheila Barbara (Woodgate) Passed away peacefully aged 88 years, surrounded by her family at her home in Wendlebury on the evening of Wednesday 25th November, 2020. Beloved Mother of Melvin, Stuart, Nicholas, Stephen, Bruce, David and Daughters Vikki, Ali, Charlotte, Kristy, Penny. Nan to Nicholas Jr, Derek, Matthew, Robert, Amy, Michael, Ciaran, Justin, Kristy, McKenna, Niall, and Harry in Heaven. Great Nan to, Faith, Nico, Harrison, Neave, Gracie, Evie-Mae, Russell, Kay-lynn, Kennedy, Kylie, Kenna and Kyla. She will be missed by so many. The family would like to pass on a special heartfelt thanks to Dr Holt of Bicester health centre and to the District Nurses that visited every day and were amazing, also to Sobell House OT's. Family Flowers only, Donations are invited to Tiggywinkles Charity in Mums name. For full details of numbers etc. allowed Please Contact L Hartness Funeral Home, Bicester.

Eric Hanks

HANKS Eric Of Wheatley. Sadly passed away at Gloucester Royal Hospital on 2nd December, aged 94 years. Due to current circumstances a private ceremony will be held. A Memorial Service will take place in Wheatley at a later date for all family and friends. Donations, if desired, for the RSPB may be sent c/o Alexander Burn Funeral Directors, 23-24 High Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5AL. Tel: 01684 276200

Janet James

JAMES Janet Of Charlbury. Passed away peacefully on 29th November 2020, aged 94 years. Wife of the late William and mother to the late Celia, she will be greatly missed. Due to current restrictions a private funeral will take place at St Mary's Church, Charlbury, followed by interment. Donations in memory of Janet, for Christian Aid, may be sent c/o A.L. Sole & Son, Bidston Close, Over Norton, Oxon. OX7 5PP.

Arthur Richard 'Dick' Tolley

TOLLEY Arthur Richard 'Dick' Died on 28th November after a brief illness, a week before his 93rd birthday. Headington born and bred: steam train driver, wood turner, private pilot, gardener, motorcyclist. He will be much missed especially by his wife of sixty eight years, Jeannette, and his "little boy" Martin "Fred". Small family funeral 11:30, 18th December. At Dick's request please no flowers but kindly consider a donation in his memory to Helen and Douglas House.

James Donald (Donnie) Mccoll

McCOLL James Donald 'Donnie' Aged 98 years, dearly loved brother and uncle, WW2 RAF Pilot 148 Squadron. Previously of Eynsham, Oxford, lately of Lentran, Inverness. Died peacefully at home with his family in Polzeath, Cornwall, on Saturday, 28th November. Cremation private. Family flowers only, donations in his memory to the RAF Benevolent Fund via R J Bray & Son Funeral Directors. Tel: (01208) 812626.

Tony Linford

LINFORD Tony Tony passed peacefully away in the JR Hospital on 5th December. Aged 86. Dearly loved husband to Betty for 65 years. Dad of Karen, Tracey and Helen. Grandad of Jamie, Ellis, Rory and the late Michael. Great Grandad of Reggie. The family thank Eden House for their wonderful care over the last 16 months. All enquiries to Peter Smith & Son 01993 702000

Patrick William Emery

EMERY Patrick William Resident of Abingdon and Headington for 60 years. Passed away peacefully at home in North Devon on Wednesday 2 December 2020 aged 79 years old. The loving husband of Pearl, the beloved father of Darren and Neil and Grandad of Liam, Evie, Wilfred and Beatrice. Life will simply never be the same again x. A D Williams Funeral Directors, 9a Fore Street, Northam, Devon. EX39 1AW. 01237 472108.

May Paice

PAICE Molly Passed away peacefully at The John Radcliffe Hospital on 28th November 2020. Aged 86 years. She will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Dogs Trust c/o M&J Didcock Funeral Service, 15-17 Park Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 8QL. Tel: 01235 510292.

Philip Jack May

MAY Philip Jack Peacefully on 30th November 2020, aged 98 years. Formerly of Binsey Lane, worked at Morris Garages. Loving husband of the late Ann and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Enquiries to Edward Carter (FD), Tel 01235 528293.

Michael (Also Known As Michael Anthony Hewett) Hewitt

HEWITT Michael (also known as Michael Anthony Hewett) Died on 31st October 2020, aged 82 years, at The Langston, Kingham, Oxfordshire. The funeral service will take place at Banbury Crematorium on Monday 21st December at 11.00 a.m. Enquiries c/o A.L. Sole & Son, Bidston Close, Over Norton, Chipping Norton, OX7 5PP.

Margaret King

KING Margaret Of Charlbury. Passed away peacefully on 1st December 2020, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Stan, a loving mother to Martin and Stephen, mother in law to Deirdre and Trudie, proud grandmother to Cally, Matthew and Greg and a much loved great grandmother. Donations in memory of Margaret, for Macmillan Cancer Support, may be sent c/o A.L. Sole & Son, Bidston Close, Over Norton, Oxon. OX7 5PP.