Evelyn Jean Oakley (Nee Pitson)

OAKLEY Nee Pitson Evelyn Jean Sadly passed away on 3rd January 2021, Aged 90 years. Dear Wife of the late Alcwyn. Loving Mother of Janet and the late Dianah Lynne, Nan, Sister and Auntie. A private funeral service on Friday 29th January 2021 at Oxford Crematorium. No flowers. Donations if desired for a memorial bench, Enquiries to S & R Childs Funeral Services on 01865 427272.

John Herbert

HERBERT John Passed away at Brookfield Nursing Home on 13th January 2021, aged 72 years. Beloved son of the late Jack and Violet (Bet) Herbert. He will be greatly missed by many. Due to current restrictions a private funeral service will be held. All enquiries c/o C.S. Boswell Independent Funeral Services, 7 Bicester Road, Kidlington, OX5 2LA. Tel: 01865 373712

Brian Smith

SMITH Brian Peacefully at Little Acre Care Home, Silloth (formerly of Gooseacre, Radley), on 16th January 2021, aged 96 years. Darling husband of the late Letitia (Letty), much loved father of Stephen, Linda, Phillip and Gillian, grandfather and great grandfather. Proud WW2 Veteran. Enquiries to Edward Carter (FD), Tel 01235 528293.

Michael Cusden

CUSDEN Michael Passed away after a short illness on Tuesday 5th January. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. No Flowers donations to Shelter or Macmillan Cancer Support https://michaelcusden.muchloved.com/ sent c/o Tomalins Tel: 01491 573370

Joan Howard (Nee Stanley)

HOWARD JOAN (nee Stanley) Slipped away peacefully on 14th January 2021, at Wytham House, aged 88 years. Beloved Wife of the late Aubrey Howard, a much loved Mum, Nanna and Great Nanna, who will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends. Under current restrictions a private family service will be held at St. Leonard's Church, Eynsham, on Monday 1st February 2021, at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Dementia UK, c/o Greens Funeral Services, 21 High Street, Eynsham, Oxon, OX29 4HE or via Joan's tribute page at www.greensfunerals.co.uk

Joseph Richard "joe" Beardsley

BEARDSLEY Joseph Richard "Joe" Passed away peacefully on Thursday 24th December 2020, aged 95 years. Beloved husband of the late Malva. Loving dad to Chris. Father in law to Caroline and a devoted grampy. Joe will be missed by all who knew him. A private funeral service will take place. Donations welcome for the Kidlington branch of The Royal British Legion and may be sent c/o C.S. Boswell Independent Funeral Services, 7 Bicester Road, Kidlington, OX5 2LA or via www.josephbeardsley.muchloved.com

Clare Wagstaff

WAGSTAFF Clare It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Clare Wagstaff in her 94th year. Clare was born in Kettering, came to Oxford at the age of two and lived the rest of her life in Summertown. She is survived by her two sisters, Monica, presently living in Freeland House, and Dorothy, who resides in Canada with her family. Clare worked for the British Council during WWII and the rest of her working life at the Clarendon Lab at Oxford University. During the past year she lived in the Lady Nuffield Home. Our heartfelt thanks go out to the staff of the Lady Nuffield, and also to those of the Horton and St. Luke's Hospitals who helped Clare during the short illness which led to her death. She was a generous, loving and loyal sister who will be sorely missed. A requiem service for Clare will be held at SS. Gregory & Augustine Church on Woodstock Road on Friday 29th January 2021 at 11.00 a.m. All enquires to C. S. Boswell of Summertown, 01865 553737.

Merfyn Nicholson Brown

BROWN Merfyn Nicholson Formerly of Holyhead, Anglesey. Passed away on the 9th January 2021 at Heathfield House Nursing Home, aged 88 years. Retired Senior Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University, BSC(ENG), MTECH, CENG, MBCS. Beloved husband of Diana, devoted father of Adrian (deceased) and loving grandfather to Tomas and Caitie. Private funeral service. Enquiries to C.S. Boswell, Tel. 01865373712.

Jane Holliday

HOLLIDAY Jane Of Kidlington, former teacher at West Kidlington School, aged 91 years died peacefully on 7th January 2021. Much loved wife of the late John Holliday, mother of Louise and Isobel, Jane will be sadly missed by all her family and all who knew her. Due to current restrictions a private funeral will take place but donations and tributes are gratefully received C/O Jerrams Brothers Funeral Directors, Kidlington, via www.jerramsbrothers.co.uk.

Edna May Francis (Nee Blaber)

FRANCIS (nee Blaber) Edna May Passed away on 9th January 2021, aged 90 years. Loving wife of the late Vivian Francis. Mother of David, Terry & Alan. Grandmother of Adrienne, Luke and Andrew, great-grandmother of Ella-Mai, Lex & Luna-Rae. Due to current restrictions a private funeral will take place on Wednesday 3rd February. Family flowers only, if desired, personal donations to the NSPCC in memory of Edna. All enquiries to The Co-operative Funeralcare, Abingdon. Tel: 01235 554589

Sheila Ann Warden

WARDEN Sheila Ann of Wyndham House, Plantation Road. Sadly passed away on December 23rd, 2020, aged 84. She will be greatly missed by her children, Adam and Ann, and her extended family and friends around the world. We invite those that knew Sheila to take a few moments in remembrance of her, at 2pm on January 23rd. Please visit Sheila's dedication page for more information. https://www.justgiving.com/sheila-ann-warden