Tributes have been paid to a beloved mum, grandmother and great-grandmother who was “one in a billion” in Coventry’s death notices this week. Relatives said “family meant everything” to Helena Kubasiewicz, who died last month aged 98.
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Doris Betty (Di) Austin
(Di) Di sadly passed away Tuesday 10th December 2024 aged 94 years. Much loved mum to Julie and Sue, grandmother to Tessa, Aaron, Jade and Dominic, great grandmother to Austin, Sadie, Eilish, Audie and Jackson. Widow of the late Peter Austin. Di will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 16th January 2025 at Canley Crematorium Charter Chapel at 12:15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Dogs Trust. Flowers and enquires c/o Grimmett and Timms Funeral Directors, 118 Albany Road, Earlsdon, CV5 6NG 02476674746.
Gordon Arthur Ballance
Gordon Arthur Ballance
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Sadly passed away Tuesday 10th December 2024 aged 77 years. Devoted husband of Lillian and much loved step-father, grandad and great grandad. Gordon will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Funeral service to take place on Monday 13th January 2025 at Canley Crematorium Cannon Hill Chapel, Cannon Hill Road, CV4 7DF, at 9:45am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation. Flowers and enquiries c/o Grimmett and Timms Funeral Directors, 118 Albany Road, Earlsdon, CV5 6NG. 02476674746.
Rowland George Clegg
Rowland George Clegg
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Beloved husband of the late Gillian, much loved dad of Debbie, Nathan and Joanne, cherished grandad of Harry, Aimee and Jack. Passed away peacefully on 24th December 2024, aged 73 years.
Funeral service to be held at Canley Crematorium in the Charter Chapel on Friday 17th January 2025 at 10:00am. Family flowers only, donations if desired payable to ’82nd Scout Group’ in memory of Rowland which can be sent care of J.E.Hackett and Sons Ltd, Longford Bridge, Coventry, CV6 6BH. Tel: 024 76 367 149.
Veronica Pearl Clifton
Veronica Pearl Clifton
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Beloved wife, mum, nan and Great Nan. Passed away peacefully on 23rd December 2024, aged 81 years. Funeral service to be held at Canley Crematorium in the Charter Chapel on Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 11:30am. Floral tributes can be sent care of J.E. Hackett and Sons Ltd Longford Bridge, Coventry, CV6 6BH. Tel: 024 76 367 149.
Pauline Mary Coopey
Much loved wife of Raymond (deceased), mother of Christopher, Martin, Nikki and Sara, sister to Rose and Ann (deceased). Amazing nan and great nan to seventeen wonderful children who will all miss her dearly. Passed away peacefully on 30th December 2024 aged 80, after a long and courageous fight which is a testament to her strength.
Funeral service to be held on Tuesday 28th January 2025 at 10.30am in Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium. Floral tributes c/o Henry Ison and sons, 188 Allesley Old Road, Coventry. Donations to Myton also welcome: https://www.justgiving.com/page/sara-roach-1736188139700
Geraldine (Gezi) Curley
Passed away peacefully on 26th December, aged 75 years. Beloved partner of Ken. Much loved sister of Brendan (George) and Mary, A devoted and dearly loved aunt to Justine, Suzanne, Michael, Colette, Paddy and Kathleen. Adored great aunt to Luke, Ryan, Alex, Eleanor, David, Bridget and Erin.
Geraldine will be greatly missed by her family and many friends around the world. Thank you to the staff at Myton Hospice for their care and support during Geraldine’s final days.
The funeral service will be held at Canley Crematorium, Cannon Hill Chapel on Wednesday 22nd January at 1.30pm. Floral tributes welcome or donations to Myton Hospices via Coventry Telegraph online or geraldinecurley.muchloved.com All enquiries to The Heart of England Co-op Funerals, 46 Kenpas Highway, Coventry CV3 6BP. Tel: 024 76411806.
Thomas (Tom) Faulkner
It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce the death of Thomas (Tom) Faulkner, on 4th December 2024 aged 74 years following a long and hard fought battle with illness. Tom will be greatly missed by his wife, Sarah; his son, Joe (Soap); wider family; and many friends.
All who knew Tom are welcome to attend his funeral at 2.30pm on Wednesday 22nd January 2024, at Charter Chapel Canley Crematorium; followed afterwards by a celebration of Tom’s life, at Broad Street RFC. Family flowers only please, but donations to Kidney Research UK would be welcomed. “Goodnight God bless Tom xx” Enquiries and floral tributes to Heart of England Co-op Funerals 11 Lower Holyhead Road Coventry CV1 3AX Tel: 02476 225 826
Barbara Anne Gore
Barbara Anne Gore
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A much-loved mum to Samantha. Reunited with her beloved husband Russel on 19th December 2024, aged 73 years. Funeral service to be held at Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton on Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 11:00am
Donations if desired payable to Dementia UK in memory of Barbara which can be made via J E Hackett and Sons website or by post to J.E.Hackett and Sons Ltd 93 Leicester Road, Bedworth CV12 8AH.
Kenneth Griffin
Kenneth Griffin
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Passed away peacefully on 29th December 2024, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Betty (deceased). Much loved brother, uncle and friend to many. Floral tributes may be sent to the funeral directors at the address below.
Donations if desired can be sent to The Air Ambulance. A funeral service will take place on 24th January 2025, 2.30pm at Canley Crematorium, Charter Chapel. Further information may be obtained from the Funeral Director at: The Heart of England Co-op Funerals 184, Ansty Road Coventry CV2 3EX Tel: 02476 650619,
Peter Thomas Kennedy
Peter Thomas Kennedy
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Dearly cherished husband of the late Eileen; much loved father of Michael, Bernard, Margaret, Brigid and Patrick; Grandfather to Jo, Helen, Kate, Kieran, Sean, Oliver, Anna, and Will; Great-Grandfather to Joshua, Pippa, Myles, Theo, Elliot and Rosie. Passed away peacefully, aged 95 years on 26th December 2024 after a long illness. RIP.
Reception into St Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, De Montfort Way, Coventry CV4 7DU at 7:00pm on Thursday 16th January. Requiem Mass at 12:30pm on Friday 17th January, followed by the interment in Kenilworth Cemetery, Oaks Road CV8 1GE.
Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, would be much appreciated for Prostate Cancer UK. A collection box will be available at the Church and below is a link to the Just Giving page. www.tinyurl.com/4ffvphh3
The Requiem Mass will be viewable online via St Joseph the Worker’s livestream at: www.youtube.com/@stmandsjtw-cov All enquiries to A J Lloyd Funeral Directors Tel: 024 7627 4444 Email: info@ajlloyd.co.uk
Helena Kubasiewicz
Helena Kubasiewicz
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Our dearest mum passed away peacefully on 26th December 2024, aged 98, to be reunited with her beloved husband Józef (Joe). She was one in a billion and her family meant everything to her. We will miss her greatly. She leaves behind her daughter and son-in-law, son and daughter-in-law, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral mass to take place at St Stanislaus Kostka Church on Wednesday 12th February, 2025 at 11am, followed by burial at Canley Gardens at 12:30pm For further enquiries, please contact Heart of England Co-op Funerals, 11 Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry CV1 3AX Tel: 02476 225826.
James Graham (known as Graham) Law
Dearly beloved husband of the late Morag, dad to Jennifer, father-in-law to Matthew and grandpa of Cameron. Sadly passed away at home on Saturday 7th December 2024.
The Committal will be held at Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium, on Thursday 16th January at 2:15pm, followed by a 3pm Service of Thanksgiving at Baginton Road URC, Coventry. In line with Graham’s wishes, we ask that there are no flowers, but if you would like to join us in donating to the British Heart Foundation, please do so on the day at the church or to: A Pargetter & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors, City Mews, Lamb Street, Coventry CV1 4AE (Tel: 02476 223343).
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.