Here are the death announcements carried in the Bucks Free Press last week.

Rita Kathleen Bennett

Passed away peacefully on 6th June 2021 aged 93. Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral will take place at the Chilterns Crematorium in the Milton Chapel on Thursday 17th June at 1:45pm. All enquiries c/o Beacon Funeral Services, 27 Rose Avenue, Hazlemere, Bucks. HP15 7PH. Tel: 01494 818181.

Gordon James Plumridge

Gordon James, of Princes Risborough, passed away peacefully, at home on 28th May 2021 aged 87 years. Much loved husband, father, grandfather and Great Grandfather. All enquiries to Surman & Horwood Funeral Service 01844 274842.

Christine Jean Audcent

David would like to inform all friends in Downley that Christine sadly passed away on the 2nd June. Chris had very many happy memories living and working in the Community spanning 48 years and particularly through her involvement with the Coffee Stop. The funeral is to be held on the 17th June at the local parish church in Preston Village, Rutland. The Service will be available to view on line, and should you wish to view this, leave a message of remembrance or make a donation to Chris' chosen charity, please visit Chris' tribute page where details can be found: https://christineaudcent.muchloved.com.

Margaret Anne Roberts

Margaret Anne Roberts, a much loved mum, grandma and friend. Passed away peacefully after a short illness aged 80. May you rest in peace, all your family and friends will miss you. Service being held at Chilterns Crematorium on 16th June at 2pm. Family flowers only but donations, if you wish, to Alzheimer's Research UK www.alzheimersresearchuk.org.

Michael John Cole

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected death of our much loved husband, father and grandfather. The funeral service will be held at Four Ashes Garden of Rest at 3.30pm on Friday 18th June. Family and friends welcome. Family flowers only please. Alternatively, donations can be made to the Holmer Green Lantern Club (registered charity 1001393) via https://michael-john-cole.muchloved.com. All enquiries to Arnold Funeral Service, 891 London Road, Loudwater, High Wycombe, Bucks. HP10 9TB Tel. 01494 472572.

James O'Keeffe

Died 26 May 2021 after a long and brave battle with cancer. Devoted husband to Judy, Dad to Richard, Rory and Sarah, father in law to Halomi and Robb, much loved grandfather to Yesui and Cora. Memorial, memories and donations to Cancer Research UK at https://jamesokeeffe.muchloved.com.

Betty Birch

Sadly passed away on the 3rd June aged 85 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. The service will take place at Chilterns Crematorium, Milton Chapel on Tuesday 22nd June at 11.30am. All enquiries to Beacon Funeral Services Ltd, 27 Rose Avenue, Hazlemere, Bucks. HP15 7PH 01494 818181.

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