Gascoignes of Coleshill Family Funeral Directors

17/04/2026

Roy Benjamin Murray
10/08/1934 – 29/03/2026
Aged 91 years.

Beloved husband of Doreen and a much-loved father to Jeanette, Neil and Joanne. A cherished grandfather and a dear friend to many.

Roy was a truly lovely man, a devoted family man and a great lover of Birmingham City Football Club. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

The funeral service will take place on Friday 8th May at 1:00pm at St Peter and St Paul Church, Coleshill, followed by burial in the cemetery.

All are welcome to attend the wake at Maxstoke Golf Club, where family and friends are invited to share memories and celebrate Roy’s life.

Flowers are welcome. Donations, if desired are for Children with Cancer UK and may be made online or given in cash on the day.

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16/04/2026

Ivy Doreen Rees
26 April 1936 – 13 March 2026
Aged 89 years

A celebration of Ivy’s wonderful life will be held on Friday 24th April at 1:00pm at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Coleshill.

Ivy will be deeply missed by her daughter Lesley, her son Adrian and all her family and friends. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, David.

Following the service, a heartfelt celebration of Ivy’s life will continue at the Coleshill Hotel, where stories will be shared, memories cherished and her remarkable spirit fondly remembered.

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, are for the Air Ambulance Service and may be made online or given in cash on the day.

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15/04/2026

DAVIES
David Michael
1947 – 2026
Sadly passed away on Monday 23rd March 2026.

Much loved and dearly missed by his daughter Karen, sons Michael and Richard, granddaughter Erin and all his family and friends.

David is now reunited with his beloved wife, Ruth.

The funeral service will take place on Monday 11th May at 1:00pm at Woodlands Crematorium.

Following the service, all are welcome to attend the wake at Chelmsley Wood Labour Club.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be made to Prostate Cancer UK and the British Heart Foundation.

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Forever in our hearts.

30/03/2026

June Mary Smith

17th July 1936 – 27th February 2026

A dearly loved and devoted mother, who will be deeply missed and forever cherished by her children, Andy and Julia.

Now peacefully reunited with her beloved husband, Lesley.

The funeral service will take place on Thursday 2nd April at 1:00pm at Woodlands Crematorium.

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, are for Alzheimer’s Research UK and Cancer Research UK and may be made online in June’s memory via the following link:

https://junemarysmith.muchloved.com/

27/03/2026

Betty Beeston
10th October 1935 – 5th March 2026

Beloved mother, dearly missed by Philip, Sally, Stewart, Rebecca and Dom. Now reunited with her husband, Brian.

The funeral service will take place on Thursday 16th April at 11:30am at Water Orton Church, followed by a family committal at Woodlands Crematorium at 1:00pm.

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired are for the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance and may be given on the day or via the link.

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A celebration of Betty’s life will be held at Grimscote Manor Hotel.

Dedicated to the memory of Betty Beeston

25/03/2026

18/03/2026

Norma Mary Jenkins
25th September 1937 – 6th February 2026
Aged 88 years.

A much loved mum and dear friend, Norma will be deeply missed and forever loved by her son Matt, daughters Michelle and Lynn and all who knew her.

Now reunited with her beloved husband, Robert.

Her Funeral Service will take place on Friday 20th March at 12:00 noon at Woodlands Crematorium.

After the service, all are warmly invited to join the family at Coleshill Social Club to continue sharing memories and celebrating Norma’s life.

Flowers are welcome. Donations, if desired, may be made in Norma’s memory to Macmillan Cancer Support or Air Ambulances UK.

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Norma will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered always.

13/03/2026

David Hubert Mansell
1944 – 2026
Aged 82 years

Much loved and deeply missed by all his family and friends.
Now reunited with his beloved wife, Angela.

The Funeral Service will be held on Friday 20th March at 2:00pm at Woodlands Crematorium.

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, may be made in David’s memory to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Animals Asia Foundation. Donations can be made online at:
http://david-hubert-mansell.muchloved.com

All who knew David are warmly invited to attend the service and afterwards join the family to celebrate his life at:

Kingshurst & District Labour Club
51 Clopton Crescent
Kingshurst
B37 6QU

18/02/2026

Janette Susan Chapman

“Jan”

1949 - 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jan,
who passed away at home on 12th January 2026.

Jan will be missed dearly by her husband Terry and all who knew and loved her.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Jan’s life will take place on Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 12.00pm at Woodlands Crematorium.

Following the service, you are warmly invited to join the family at Grimscote Manor Hotel, Lichfield Road, Coleshill, B46 1LH, where you can continue to share your fond memories and stories of Jan.

Family flowers only please however donations may be sent in Jan’s memory using the following link, on behalf of Second Time Charity At Nuneaton Community Church and Dog's Trust:

https://janettechapman.muchloved.com/

12/02/2026

GREEN, Frank Leslie
1938 – 2026
Frank Leslie Green, aged 87, passed away peacefully on 23rd January 2026.

A much-loved father, grandad and great-grandad and a dear friend to many. Sadly missed by his sons Steve and Graham and reunited with his beloved wife Mary and son Robert.

The funeral service will take place on Tuesday 24th February at 11.00am at The Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart and Saint Teresa, followed by a committal service at Coleshill Cemetery.
All are warmly invited to join the family afterwards at the wake, which will be held at the Coleshill Hotel, to celebrate Frank’s life and share memories.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, are for the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research. These may be made online or as cash on the day. A donation box will be available at the service.

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02/02/2026

James “Jim” Ernest Spencer
1931 – 2026
Passed away peacefully on 24th January 2026, aged 94.

A much loved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, Jim will be deeply missed by his sons Joseph and Gerard and fondly remembered by all his family and friends. Now peacefully reunited with his beloved wife Barbara and his dear son Dominic.

A service to celebrate Jim’s life will take place on Thursday 26th February at 10:00am at The Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart and Saint Teresa, Coleshill followed by a committal service at Coleshill Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please.
Donations, if desired, may be made in Jim’s memory to Father Hudson’s Caritas and Alzheimer’s Research UK, either online or by cash on the day.
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31/01/2026

One of our amazing celebrants, Kerry, captured some truly beautiful moments from Kenny’s service and of our team.