PASSED away peacefully surrounded by his family at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on November 23 aged 92 years.

Husband of the late Myrtle, father of Ian and Tracey, grandfather of Rob, Sam, Rebecca, Jordan, Tash and Alan, and great grandfather of Darcie.

Funeral service at Christchurch Parish Church on Thursday, December 8 at 12noon, followed by interment at the churchyard.

By request, family flowers only. If desired, donations in lieu for Great Oaks Dean Forest Hospice may be placed in the donations box at the church, given online at www.ernest-heal.co.uk or sent to Ernest Heal & Sons Funeral Directors, 5 South Road, Broadwell, Coleford, GL16 7BH. (Please make cheques payable to Ernest Heal & Sons Donations Account).

Will friends please meet at the church.