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)
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| To a wonderful sister and friend from the brothers and sisters X X X
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| Thank you for the fond memories and lots of laughs. Always enjoyed watching the cricket with you! Love Rob X
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| Thank you for the stories and smiles you shared. I will never forget you, in loving memory Heather XX |
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