The city’s 2-tone music icon among Coventry’s death and funeral announcements this week

A Coventry music icon has been remembered in death and funeral announcements this week. Arthur Gaps Hendrickson was one of 2-Tone’s great heroes and will be greatly missed by his fans and family.

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Here is a selection of announcements, including gaps, published earlier this week.

Rita ALCOTT

Officially Paynes Coaches, Bedworth died peacefully on Friday, June 21, aged 94. Loving wife of the late Ronald Alcott.

Aunt of Alison, Linda and Peter. Rita’s funeral service will take place on Thursday 4th July at 11.45am at The Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton. Family flowers only, donations if desired Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. All inquiries to MG Evans & Sons Avenue Road, Nuneaton CV11 4JT Telephone 02476 382124.

Albert Edward BOTT

He passed away on Saturday, June 8, at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Kathleen (deceased), father of Glynis, David, Michael, Lorraine, Simon and Trevor (deceased).

Father-in-law of Phil, Martin and Christine, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-grandfather, brother and uncle. He will be sadly missed by all.

The funeral service will take place at the Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium on Saturday 13th July at 10am. Flowers or donations if desired to The Brain Tumor Charity or Prostate Cancer UK to A Pargetter & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, City Mews, Lamb Street, Coventry CV1 4AE (Tel: 02476 223343).

Janet Mary CORNFORD

He passed away on Saturday, June 8, at the age of 85. Wife of Keith, mother of Clare, and stepsons Stephen and Jonathan and GranJan to Michael and Philippa. Janet’s funeral service will take place at The Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton on Monday 15th July at 2pm. Family flowers only, however donations may be made in Janet’s memory to WaterAid, TiggyWinkles and WWF via janetcornford.muchloved.com. MG Evans & Sons Avenue Road, Nuneaton CV11 4JT Phone 02476382124.

David (of Coventry) ENSOR

(of Coventry) Passed away on Tuesday, June 18, aged 83. Devoted husband to Norma, a loving and respected father, grandfather, great-grandfather, father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. The funeral service will take place at Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium on Thursday 18th July at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in aid of the Salvation Army may be sent by Devall & Son Funeral Directors or made online through www.devallandson.com. Devall & Son Funeral Directors, 1 Jubilee Crescent, Radford, Coventry CV6 3EX. Phone: 024 7660 0649.

Michael Anthony (Mick) EVANS

(Mick) Passed away on June 19, aged 76. Loving husband of Maureen, dearly loved father of Shawn, Lee, Neal, Charles and Wayne.

A dear grandfather and great grandfather. The funeral service will take place at The Heart of England Crematorium on Tuesday 16th July at 11.45am.

No flowers requested, donations if desired, payable to Mencap in memory of Michael, which can be made via the JE Hackett and Sons website (make a donation) or by post to JEHackett and Sons Ltd 93 Leicester Road, Bedworth CV12 8AH. Phone: 024 76 313 326.

Denis FLETCHER

Beloved husband of the late Betty Fletcher, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 17th. Funeral service at St Mary’s Church, Atherstone on Friday 19th July at 11am followed by cremation at Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton. at 12:30 p.m.

All friends are welcome at work and afterwards at the Atherstone ‘Connie Club’. Donations are being accepted for the Mary Ann Evans Hospice at Home team via https://denisfletcher.muchloved.com

A collection box will also be available at the service. All enquiries: Cooperative Heart of England Funerals. Park House, Riversley Road, Nuneaton, CV11 5QS 02476 382 535

Frederick William (Bill) GOYNE

(Bill) Passed away on May 24th. Aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Renee Goyne. (d) Loving father of Shiona and much loved grandfather of Isabella and Ruby. The funeral service will take place at Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium on Tuesday 2nd July at 3pm. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK. Further information can be obtained from the funeral director at: The Heart of England Co-op Funerals 11 Lower Holyhead Road Coventry CV1 3AX Tel: 02476 225 826.

Joan Bridget GREEN

Beloved wife of the late Michael. Much loved mother of Paddy, Mick, Rory, Kathy and Siobhan. Mother-in-law of Paul, Jackie, Ellen and Dave. Adored grandmother of Ned, Tom, Roisin, Tizzie, Niamh and Mikey Great grandmother of Ava and Baby Ned. Loving sister to May. Fondly remembered by Mark, Ellarose and Piper and friend to many. He passed away on June 14, at the age of 85.

The funeral service will take place at St Bartholomew’s Church, Binley on Tuesday 16th July at 1.30pm followed by burial at Lentons Lane Cemetery. Mom always liked to wear bright colors, her favorites being pink and green, so keep that in mind.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Cancer Research UK and the MS Society in Joan’s memory can be made via the JE Hackett and Sons website (make a donation) or by post to JE Hackett and Sons Ltd Longford Bridge, Coventry, CV6 6BH. Phone: 024 76 367 149.

Arthur (GAPS) HENDRICKSON

(GAPS) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Arthur Gaps Hendrickson, who left us on June 11th at the age of 73. Arthur father, grandfather, brother and uncle a friend to many.

His kindness, wisdom and gentle spirit touched the lives of all who knew him. Arthur’s legacy will live on in the hearts of his children and grandchildren. He was a pillar of strength and love to our family and will be greatly missed.

A funeral service to honor and celebrate Arthur’s life will take place on Tuesday 23rd July in Coventry Cathedral at 12 noon, followed by a private burial at Canley Garden Cemetery. We invite all who were near, knew and loved Arthur to join us in remembering his remarkable life and sharing a time of fellowship and remembrance. The family requests that donations be made to Cancer Research.

Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Your support and kindness means the world to us. With love and gratitude, The Hendrickson Allesley Family – Ernesford Grange – Radford 024 7627 4444 www.ajlloyd.co.uk.

Frederick (Fred) HUFFER

(Fred) Beloved husband of Deb. Loving son of Phyllis and brother of Carol.

Fred was a devoted father to Faye, Wayne and Ben and father-in-law to Paul and Kelly. A much loved grandfather of Joe, Dexter, Toby, Isobel, Taryn, Lacey, Minnie and Felicity and a special great grandfather of Athena.

He passed away peacefully and was reunited with his son Freddie on June 19 at the age of 70. The funeral service will take place at All Saints Church, Bedworth on Tuesday 9th July at 1.45pm followed by The Heart of England Crematorium.

The family would also like to give a special thanks to all the staff and friends at Greggs Bedworth for all their care and support over the years. Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired payable to the British Heart Foundation in Fred’s memory which can be made via the JE Hackett and Sons website (make a donation) or by post to JEHackett and Sons Ltd 93 Leicester Road, Bedworth CV12 8AH . Tel: 024 76 313 326. Alternatively, there will be a donation box on the day of the funeral.

Kay LANDER (nee Cunningham)
(nee Cunningham) Late of Long Itchington, via Monaghan, Liverpool and Coventry. Sadly, he died aged 82 on June 15 at UHCW after a short illness.

Much loved wife of David, mother of Jayne and Paul, stepmother of Jonathan and Christine, sister of Shelia, Jack and Tony and adored Nanna to Tess and Archie. Kay will be sorely missed in her many roles including sparkly toed Irish dancer, soft furnishings lover, university tutor, scrabble demon, emotional rock and conversational firecracker!

The funeral service and burial will take place at Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium on Tuesday 9th July at 2.15pm. Don’t feel the need to wear black – colorful clothes welcome.

Family flowers only. Donations to the Stroke Association.https://catherinelander.muchloved.com/

All inquiries to; Heart of England Cooperative Funerals 46 Kenpas Highway, Coventry. CV3 6BP Phone; 024 7641 1806

To add your own tributes to loved ones in our area or to post a notice for your loved one, visit funeral-notices.co.uk. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.