A much-loved Surrey GP and dedicated charity volunteer who gave “tireless support” has been remembered in the latest death and funeral notices for Surrey. The family of Dr Mary Davis, who worked at the Mill Medical Practice in Godalming, said she was an “endlessly giving professional, member of the community, mother, grandmother and friend to many”.
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Marion Elizabeth Balchin
Marion, formerly of Wonersh, passed away peacefully on 4th December 2024 aged 85. Now reunited with her loving husband Peter. Marion will be dearly missed by David, Margaret and Sandra, by her grandchildren Jessica, Thomas, Jasmine and Sam and by her great grandchildren.
The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, January 22 at St John’s Church, Wonersh at 11am followed by a burial at Blackheath Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Donations are to be welcomed to Alzheimer’s Society and can be made via https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/04-12-2024-marion-balchin or by sending a cheque payable to the charity to Kelly Alexander, Gorringes Funeral Directors 55 Hare Lane, Farncombe, Surrey, GU7 3EF 01483 416403.
Beryl Lily Barton
Beryl Lily Barton
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Passed away on 9th December 2024, aged 92 years. Beryl’s funeral service will take place at 2.30pm on Thursday, January 9 at Cropston Evangelical Church followed by committal at Loughborough Crematorium. No flowers by request, donations for The Salvation Army and Hearing Dogs for the Deaf may be made online at www.ansteyfunerals.com or sent to Anstey & District Funeral Service Talbott House, Leicester Road, Anstey, Leicester, LE7 7AT 0116 2340548
Dr Mary Davis
Dr Mary Davis
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Mary, passed away peacefully at home on 20th December 2024. For many years GP at The Mill Medical Practice (formerly The Square), Godalming. A renowned medical trainer and later in life a volunteer for Cruse Bereavement Support.
With her tireless support for public service and care, she was dearly loved and an endlessly giving professional, member of the community, mother, grandmother and friend to many. Wife of the late Dr Bill Bevington, and someone who has unavoidably left an enormous gap in the hearts of her children, grandchildren, wider family and friends. She will be forever missed.
Funeral service at Guildford Crematorium on Friday, January 17 at 9am. All are welcome. Please wear bright colours. Family flowers only, donations to Cruse Bereavement Support. drmarydavis.muchloved.com Cheques, payable to Cruse Bereavement Support, can also be sent c/o Paul Weightman, Godalming Funeral Service, Meadow Croft, Bridge Road, Godalming, Surrey GU7 3DT tel 01483 970610.
Margaret Pinnell
Margaret Jan 12th 1944 – Nov 30th 2024. A service of thanksgiving will take place at St Bartholomew’s Church in Burstow, near Horley, on Monday, January 6 at 11am.
Family flowers only. Donations to St Wilfrid’s Hospice and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust. All enquiries to Ballard & Shortall Funeral Directors, 69 Victoria Road, Horley, Surrey RH6 7QH. 01293 820377.
Timothy John Sharp
Timothy, of Hurtmore, died peacefully in hospital on 24th November 2024, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Valerie, much loved father of Joanna, Victoria and Matthew and proud grandfather of Katie, Chloe, Harry, Jack, Tam and Hal. For many years chairman of The Prostate Project.
Service of thanksgiving at The Tithe Barn, Loseley Park, Guildford on Monday, January 20 at 2pm Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The Prostate Project timsharp.muchloved.com Cheques, payable to The Prostate Project, can also be sent c/o Paul Weightman, Godalming Funeral Service, Meadow Croft Bridge Road, Godalming, Surrey GU7 3DT tel 01483 970610.
Jean Moira Smallshaw
At peace on Wednesday 11th December at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Jean aged 92 years and formerly of Chipstead, Surrey. Beloved wife of the late Dr John Smallshaw and dearly loved mum of Carolyn, Sarah and Joanna, mother-in-law of Neil, David and Andrew, dearly loved by her grandchildren Sam, Rowan, Anna, Millie and her great-grandchildren Jessica, Jack, Skylar and Jasper.
Funeral service to take place at Carmountside Crematorium on Thursday, January 9 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations may be sent to Alzheimer’s Research UK. For any further details regarding the funeral arrangements please contact: David H. Smith Funeral Directors, Fountain House, 17-21 Fountain Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6JS. Tel: 01538 399661 www.davidhsmith.co.uk
In Memoriams
Graham Bennington
29.03.1941 – 28.12.2013. Dear Graham, sending everlasting love to you on this your 11th anniversary. Also to our son Dean 07.11.2020. Love Carole, mum and family xxx
Fred Mills
You were always someone special someone kind and true, who will never be forgotten for Fred, we thought the world of you. Sandra, Tony, Pauline and family. John, Angela and family. Joan and family xxxx.
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