The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week:

BALE Philip Raymond – Sadly passed away on 26th October 2023, aged 99. A much loved Dad & Grandpa who will be fondly remembered by all his family.

Jennifer Susan Ballard – Born 26th January 1941. Passed away 6th November. Beloved mother of Grant and Jonathan.

FORSTER Leslie “Les” – Sadly passed away on 30th October 2023, aged 93. He will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew and loved him.

PLESTED John Albert – Sadly passed away on Tuesday 7th November 2023 aged 85 years. A much loved Husband, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

THOMPSON James Patrick (Jimmy) – Formerly of Elm Grove and Hudson Close. Sadly passed away 6th November 2023, aged 92 years. A beloved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad.

WARD David – Sadly passed away on 4th November 2023, aged 87 years. Reunited in Heaven with his beloved Ingrid. Much-loved brother, uncle, and friend, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

WILKINSON James Derek Cecil – Passed away at his home on 23rd October 2023. Derek was much loved and will be greatly missed by his sister Ruby, his two nieces Catherine and Sarah and his family and all his many friends.