Tributes to ‘loving’ Coventry dad as obituaries and funeral notices remember loved ones

A loving father has been remembered in this week’s death and funeral notices for the Coventry area. Andrew Farr died on July 8, aged 40.

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Here’s a selection of ads, including Andrew’s, published earlier this week.

Stephen BRALEE

He passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the age of 63. Much loved Dad to Emma, ​​Lauren and Ryan and Grandad to Lottie and Grace. Stephen will be sadly missed by all his family and all who knew him. The funeral service will take place in the Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium on Thursday 25th July at 1pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in Stephen’s memory to the British Legion can be placed in the collection box at the service or made online via funeral notices at www.ajlloyd.co.uk All inquiries to AJ Lloyd Funeral Directors Tel: 024 7627 4444 .

Stephen Peter CONNEELY

He passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024, at the age of 68. Devoted husband of the late Caroline Conneely. Much loved father of William, Peter, Catherine and George. Caring father-in-law with Gavin. Adored grandfather of Molly, Alfie and Theo. He will be missed by all who knew him. The funeral service will take place on Friday 26th July at 1pm in the Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Floral tributes are welcome and can be sent to AJ Lloyd Funeral Directors AJ Lloyd Funeral Directors “The Old Barn” 656 Allesley Old Road Coventry CV5 8GB Tel: 024 7627 4444.

Gregory Lawrence DEELEY

Beloved son of the late Mark and the late Dolores and dear brother. Passed away in Phuket, Thailand on Saturday, May 4, 2024, aged 59. Reception in the Church of St. Thomas More RC Wednesday 31st July at 6pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday 1st August at 10.30am followed by burial at Canley Garden Cemetery. Inquiries to A Pargetter & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, City Mews, Lamb Street, Coventry CV1 4AE (Tel: 02476 223343).

Rachel DODDS (Rae)

(Rae) (formerly of Hen Lane) Sadly passed away on 7th July 2024 at Godiva Lodge Care Home. Beloved wife of Hughie (deceased). Much loved mother of Christine, Brenda and Robert. Mother-in-law of Steve and Lisza. Loving nanny of Kelley, Kimberley, Lisa, Jamie, Daniel, Katie, Matthew and Charlotte. Great nanny for Ryan, Korben, Blake, Tristan, Daisy, Ethan and Violet. The funeral will take place at Holbrooks Evangelical Church on Wednesday 7th August at 12.15pm followed by Committal at St Pauls Cemetery at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in Rachels memory to Alzheimer’s charity of choice either on the day or please visit racheldodds.muchloved.com. 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. : 02476225826.

Eric William DORMER

Of Whitestone, Nuneaton. Passed away suddenly at home on July 7, 2024. A much loved husband to Eva. Wonderful father of Julie and John. Devoted grandfather of James and Ellie and much loved father-in-law of Tim and Helen. Private family burial to be held in Kenilworth. Family flowers only but for all other inquiries please contact MG Evans & Sons Funeral Directors, Avenue Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire. CV11 4JT. TEL: 02476 382 124.

Andrew John FARR

He passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at the age of 40. Much loved son of Michael and Karen. Caring brother to Kirsty and Alexandra. Loving father to Connor, Antony, Tommy and Carson. Adored uncle of Jayden and Lilly. He will be missed by all who knew him. The funeral service will take place on Monday 29th July in Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium at 1.30pm. Floral tributes are welcome or donations in memory of Andrew for Mind can be made on the day in the donation box or online via www.ajllloyd.co.uk AJ Lloyd Funeral Directors Allesley – Ernesford Grange – Keresley 024 7627 4444.

Ruth KING

Ruth King, formerly of Ashington Grove, died at University Hospital Coventry on 30 June 2024, aged 79. Wife of the late Rod, loving mother to Rachel and Bruce. Spencer’s mother-in-law. Grandmother of Imogen and Ben. A special sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend to many who will be sadly missed by all. The funeral will take place on Wednesday 24th July at 1.30pm at Canley Crematorium in Cannon Hill Chapel. Family flowers only, donations in Ruth’s memory kindly accepted for Parkinson’s UK, to be made on the Henry Ison tribute page. Henry Isons Henry Ison & Son 175 Daventry Road Coventry CV3 5HF Phone :02476504650.

Betty LOVE

Much loved wife of Dink Love, dear mother of Carol, devoted Nan and grandmother of Tim, Fran and Andrew, great grandmother of Daniel, passed away on June 23, 2024, aged 95. The funeral service will take place at St Thomas’ Church, Longford, on Monday 22nd July at 10.15am, followed by cremation at Canley Crematorium, in The Cannon Hill Chapel. , Coventry CV6 6BH.

Raymond LUDGATE

Raymond (AKA King Sabu), passed away on Monday, June 24 at the age of 79. Loving husband of Irene, father of Neil, Jane, Leanne and Ian. Grandfather to Tamsin, Ben, Jamie, Zoe, Sophie, Scott, Corey, Caomie, Cameron and Kelvin and great grandfather to Elsie and Nolan, Teddy and Frankie. He will be missed by all. A lifelong Sky Blues fan and a popular figure in domino leagues around Coventry. Former apprentice at Herbert’s and employed at Lucas Aerospace. Family and friends to be informed of the memorial date.

Josephine Mary MATHEWS

Beloved wife of Robert, much loved mother of Geoffrey, dear mother-in-law of Margaret and a cherished grandmother of Olivia. He passed away on July 2, 2024, at the age of 85. The funeral service will take place at Canley Crematorium in Cannon Hill Chapel on Monday 22nd July 2024 at 3pm. Family flowers only, may be sent care of JEHackett and Sons Ltd Longford Bridge, Coventry, CV6 6BH. Phone: 024 76 367 149.