Dedicated to the memory of Gwen

This site is a tribute to Gwen. Beloved Wife of the late Wallace, loving Mum of Ann, Paul and Mark caring Nan of Dawn, Cathy, Laura and Katie and Great Nan of Martha and Stanley. Gwen will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

 

 

 

The death occurred at Westbury Court Nursing Home on the 12th November 2019 of Mrs Gwynneth Irene Bedney aged 94 years of Soudley.

 

The funeral service took place at St John's Church, Cinderford on Tuesday 28th November 2019 with Reverend Mike Barnsley officiating. On entry into the church I The Lord of Sea and Sky was played by the organist Mrs. Christine Morgan. The organist accompanied the hymns Make me a channel of Your peace, How Great Thou Art and Love Divine. On exit from the church a recording of Whispering Hope by Jim Reeves was played. The service was followed by committal at Yew Tree Brake Cemetery.

 

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Ernest Heal & Sons, 5 South Road, Broadwell, Gloucestershire, who are collecting donations for Great Oaks Dean Forest Hospice would be sincerely appreciated and these may be given online or sent to: Ernest Heal & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors, Broadwell, (Please make cheques payable to Ernest Heal Donations Account).

 

Family Mourners

 

Ann & Robert Cole (daughter and son-in-law)

Paul & Janet Bedney (son and daughter-in-law)

Mark Bedney (son)

Sonya Netley (daughter-in-law)

Dawn & Steve (granddaughter and husband)

Cathy, Laura and Katie (granddaughters)

Bill Bowdler (Brother)

Mr & Mrs James Bowdler (Brother & Sister-in-law)

Peggy Turley (Sister)

Norma Williams (Sister)

Mrs Edna Willetts (Sister)

Judy Marshall (Sister) rep Josie & Don Blake (Sister & Brother-in-law) and Jackie (Niece)

Robert Willetts (Nephew) and Amy Willetts

Nick Marshall (Nephew) rep Scott Marshall (Great Nephew)

Shane Turley (Nephew) and Roxanne Turley

Beverly Worgan (Niece) rep John, Jess & Jo

Louanne Williams (Niece)

Ruth Griffin (Niece)

Selina Marshall (Great Niece)

John Williams (Great Nephew)

Tony Williams (Great Nephew)

Lewis Turley (Great Nephew)  and Holly Turley

Brenda Bowdler (Cousin)

Pam Barton (Cousin)

Mike & Jen Dunn (Niece and husband)

Linda Bowdler rep David (Nephew) & family

Claire Winnell (niece rep Jayne & Caron)

Phil & Sarah Bowdler (nephew & wife)

Trudie & Pat Sargeant (niece & husband)

Maxine & Dean Voss (niece & husband)

Sharon & Alan Freeman (niece & husband rep Anna & Claire)

Lorna Walding (great niece)

Joyce & Brian Davies ((cousins rep Wayne & Debbie also Neil & Debbie)

Mary Meredith-Edwards (cousin)

Bill Peacey (cousin)

Sue & Dave Ridley (niece and husband)

Pauline Davies (niece, rep nephew and wife Trevor & Anne Lane)

Keith & Rosemary Lane (nephew and wife)

 

 

 

Friends at the Church

Sian Barnsley

Sheila Ellis

Jenny Weaver rep Paul and family

Peter Peacey rep Jane

Raymond Drew

Jane Spooner (rep Martin)

Jane Collins (rep Paul)

Lisa Schofield rep Mike, Jack, Richard & Charlotte

Linda Bolton

David Peacey

John Rawlings

Rex Worgan rep Denise

Clive Stephens

Graham Bradley

Graham Drew rep Mandy Drew and Janet Ellis

Phil Willett rep Janet

Jennifer Lang

Gary Trigg

Chloe & Barry Geoghegan

Heather Heaney

Christine Fennell (rep Miora Morris)

Peter Poole (Churchwarden)

Nicola Poole

Mary Tingle

Susan Lewis

Barbara Hewitt

Bruce Bowdler (rep Mum)

Hilda & Chris Rackham 

Dave Morris

Malcolm Whittington

Christine Evans

Leslie Whittington

Helen Hook (rep Terry)

Carol Brain

Paul Wilkes

Miss Mary Wilkes

Jean & Andrew Bowdler (rep Joyce Bullock)

Jackie Wakefield (rep John)

Sue Barber

Debbie Riddick 

Pauline Sutton

May Higgs

Max Coborn 

Joy Wright

Rod Williams

Peggy Snook

Stella Roberts (rep Sam Roberts)

Marlene Thomas (rep Cliff Thomas)

Evelyn Smith (Churchwarden)

Tony Smith

Geoff Bale

Deborah Smith

Diane & Roger Taylor

Cynthia & Brian Knight

David Jelf 

David & Thelma Roberts

Anne Weyman (rep Madeline Hussey & Kay Bird)

Mr. & Mrs. P. Miles

Mr. & Mrs. P. Griffiths (rep Mr. & Mrs. C. Bullock also Mr. & Mrs. J. Stanford)

Pat & Phil Sawyer (rep Paul & Ben)

Robin Smith (rep Kathleen Smith)

Martin Stephens (rep Louise and family)

Alison & Alex Davies

 

Apologies

Richard & Andrew Roberts 

Lee Williams and Ruth Hewitt (Nephew)

 


 

 

Mum

Thanks for being the best mother in the world

You brought so much happiness and joy to so many people with your love, kindness and laughter

So sadly missed forever in our hearts you will always be

God Bless

Mark X X

 

Goodnight God bless Mum

I miss you so much I am still going to laugh about that vinegar bottle in the shop and the man with the hood – wish you were laughing with me too.

Thank you for being the best Mum anyone could ask for and I am so lucky to have shared all these years with you.

Sleep like a ‘log’ My love forever

Ann X X X

 

 

Gwen (Mark’s Mum)

What a wonderful 94 years lived. Lots of love, laughter and happiness. Not forgetting the singing! Now back with your beloved husband Wallace. You will always be in our hearts. Lots of love

Sonya

 

 

Mum

You will live in our hearts forever, missing you already

I won’t ever forget how warm and soft your hands were that day

Thank you Mum for your endless love and kindness

Good night, God bless

R.I.P. Paul & Janet

X X X

 

 

 

Nan, Even though to heaven you have gone, in our hearts you will always belong. Recently we’ve all shed a tear, but we will keep remembering all the fun through the years.

Like holidays in the caravan and swimming on a Friday night, I will always remember and not forgetting the firework parties on a chilly November. Now it’s time to say goodbye forever in our hearts you will stay.

Lots of love

Dawn & Steve X X X

 

 

 

Dear Nan, we are all sad and upset right now but our memories of you will last forever. The sound of the cuckoo will always remind me of you, our caravan holidays to Sandy bay will always make me smile and Friday night swimming will always be a favourite childhood memory. 94 fabulous years, you can rest now. Good night Nan

Lots of love always Cathy X X X X

 

 

 

I am lucky to call you my Nan and can only hope to leave a legacy such as yours one day. You are always in my heart

Laura

 

 

 

Nan

‘Though I’ve known you for a small portion of your wonderful 94 years, I’m so pleased to have been a part of your life. I will always remember your positive and giggly nature and will cherish those memories forever. You will always be in my heart

Katie

 

 

 

Great Nana who loved us dearly we will always have fond memories of you and these will continue to grow through the years ahead. All our love

Martha & Stanley

X X X

 

 

 

To a wonderful sister and friend from the brothers and sisters

X X X

 

 

 

Thank you for the fond memories and lots of laughs. Always enjoyed watching the cricket with you!

Love Rob X

 

 

 

Thank you for the stories and smiles you shared. I will never forget you, in loving memory Heather XX

 

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