Here are the death announcements carried in the Standard this week.

MIKE APPLEBY ‘MIKE THE BIKE’

Passed away peacefully on 18th November, 2020, with his wife Mary by his side.

Adored Husband, Father, Grandfather and much loved friend to many.

Donations if desired, to Water Aid or Sight Savers

C/o A Slade & Son, 35 Dyer Street, Cirencester, GL7 2PP.

01285 656336

MARGARET CLACK

Of Siddington.

Peacefully on 14th November 2020 aged 83.

Much loved wife of Ray.

Sister to Ron, and the late John, Aunt and Great Aunt.

Funeral service at Siddington Church.

Donations to charities of Margaret’s choice.

C/o A Slade & Son, 35 Dyer Street, Cirencester, GL7 2PP.

01285 656336

MARTA FERRO

Surrounded by her loving family on Saturday 14th November aged 65.

Beloved wife, sister, mother and grandmother, a dear and cherished friend to many, admired for her warmth, love, courage and selflessness.

A private family funeral will be held on Monday 7th December.

For those who wish to make a tribute, instead of flowers we welcome a donation into a fund that has been set up in Marta’s name, to thank the team who supported her care during her fight.

Go to leicesterhospitalscharity.org.uk/donate choose option ‘Area of greatest need’ then ‘in memory of someone’ insert Marta’s name.

The whole family would like to express their sincere thanks for all the kind words of sympathy received during this difficult time.

Cowley & Son Ltd Independent Funeral Directors, Triangle House, 62 Victoria Road, Cirencester GL7 1ES. Tel 01285 653298

JULIE ELIZABETH HOSKING ROBERTS (nee HOSKING)

Of Crudwell and formerly Cheltenham.

Passed away peacefully, aged 68, on 12th November, after a long, brave battle with Myeloma.

Ex force control room officer at Police HQ’s Lansdown Road, Cheltenham.

Beloved wife of Alan (Paddy), much loved sister to Sally and sister-in-law to Dave and Liz and aunt to Nikki and Steven.

The service will take place at Cheltenham Cemetery at 12 noon on Friday 4th December.

Donations for Myeloma UK may be sent c/o Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham. GL52 6AH.

MICHAEL FREDERICK PONTING ‘MICK’

Passed away peacefully on Monday 16th November 2020.

Much loved husband of Maureen.

Loving father to Mike and the late Tim.

Private family funeral due to present circumstances.

Donations in memory of Mick will go to ME Research.

Please visit justgiving.com/fundraising/mickponting

Cowley & Son Ltd, Independent Funeral Directors, Cirencester.

FREDERICK MICHAEL RUSSELL ‘MIKE’

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 14th November aged 84 years.

Loving husband of Edie. Much loved father to Ken and Derek (Deceased), Father in law to Pen.

Private family funeral due to present circumstances.

Family flowers only but donations if desired in memory of Mike will go to Prostate Cancer UK

C/o Cowley & Son Ltd Independent Funeral Directors, Triangle House,

62 Victoria Road, Cirencester GL7 1ES. Tel 01285 653298

DON STEVENS

Formerly of St Mary’s Road, Cirencester.

Passed away peacefully on 18th November 2020, aged 98.

Dearly loved husband of the late Evelyn.

Much loved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather.

He will be sadly missed.

Donations if wished to Dementia UK c/o A Slade & Son, 35 Dyer Street, Cirencester, GL7 2PP. 01285 656336