A 'proud member' of Bedworth Paras has been remembered as part of Coventry's death and funeral notices this week. Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements.

Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk - the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams. Every notice remains online forever providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs and make donations in memory.

Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, or to create a funeral notice yourself, click here . Alternatively, you can create a notice by calling our helpful team on 01482 908084.

Here is a selection of notices published earlier this week.

John BRADBURY

Beloved husband of the late Betty, much loved dad of Mark, Lindsay, Kay and the late Jason and Tracey, dear father in law of Keri, Martin and Simon, cherished grandad of Jade, Liam, Matthew, Rebecca and her husband Tanner, Lewis, Amber, Ava and Harvey, dearly loved great grandad of Cody and Archie and a proud owner to his beloved cats Buzz and Mona. Passed away peacefully on December 14, aged 84 years. Funeral service to be held at The Heart of England Nuneaton on Friday, January 3, at 3.30pm Floral tributes may be sent care of J.E. Hackett and Sons Ltd Longford Bridge, Coventry, CV6 6BH. Tel: 024 76 367 149.

John Sherritt BROWN

Beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on November 29, aged 81 years He will be so greatly missed. Funeral service to be held at St James Church, Bulkington on Thursday, January 2, at 12pm, followed by burial. Flowers are welcome or donations if desired payable to CRISIS in memory of John which can be made via J E Hackett and Sons website (make a donation) or by post to J.E.Hackett and Sons Ltd 93 Leicester Road, Bedworth CV12 8AH. Tel: 024 76 313 326.

Gordon BROWN

Much loved Stepfather to Andrew and a dearly loved step father in law to Julie. Loving Step Grandfather to Matthew and a caring Brother to Glenda, Sandra, Delma and Glynn Passed away peacefully and reunited with Joan Elizabeth and Beryl Joan on December 7, aged 95 years. Gordon was a proud member of Bedworth Paras and took part in the Armistice Parades He was also part of the Masonic Lodge for over 40 years Funeral service to be held at The Heart of England Crematorium on Tuesday, January 14, at 11:45am Donations if desired payable to Midlands Air Ambulance Service in memory of Gordon which can be made via J E Hackett and Sons website (make a donation) or by post to J.E.Hackett and Sons Ltd 93 Leicester Road, Bedworth CV12 8AH.

Pauline Helen MCKAY

Dear beloved wife of Peter McKay, cherished mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Passed away peacefully in UHCW on November 30, aged 92 years. She was the heart of our family, a source of wisdom, warmth, and endless love. Her gentle spirit, infectious laughter, and unwavering support touched the lives of all who knew her. She will be forever loved and remembered. We appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and support during this difficult time. The funeral service will be held on December 30, at 10am, at Canley Crematorium, Charter Chapel, Coventry. Family flowers only please. Donations will be gratefully received for the benefit of Age UK. Heart of England Co-op Funerals 11 Lower Holyhead Road Coventry, CV13AX.

Rose Ellen REDDINGTON

Much loved mom, nan and wife of the late Hugh. Funeral service to take place on Friday, January 3, at 11.30 am in Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Family flowers only but donations if desired to Dementia UK can be placed in the donation box on the day or online via Funeral Notices at www.ajlloyd.co.uk A J Lloyd Funeral Directors Allesley - Ernesford Grange - Keresley 024 7627 4444

To add your own tributes to the loved ones from our area, or to publish a notice for your loved one, visit funeral-notices.co.uk

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.