Evesham Journal Publishes Death Notices as Families Announce Funerals

Families have announced funeral arrangements for Gemma in Swansea and Walter (Sonnie) Waldron in County Mayo following their deaths in October 2026. Their notices detail memorial services, burial arrangements and requests from relatives, while the Evesham Journal reported publishing five death notices in the week leading up to October 9.

According to funeral-notices.co.uk, Gemma, who lived in Plasmarl, died suddenly at Morriston Hospital on Friday, October 2, 2026. Her funeral service is scheduled for Friday, October 23, at Swansea Crematorium, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Gemma's family has requested that attendees wear purple and specified that only family flowers should be sent. Donations in her memory may be made to Swansea Food bank through Thomas J Gray Funeral Services in Manselton, Swansea.

The death notice remembers Gemma as the daughter of the late John and Sandra, a mother to Chelsee-Anne, Liam and her adopted children, and a sister to Phillip and Matthew. It also acknowledges her sister-in-law Clare, mother-in-law Liz, nephews, nieces, wider family and many friends, as well as her cats, George and Jinx.

Thomas J Gray Funeral Services is listed at 16 Approach Rd, Manselton, Swansea, SA5 8PD. The notice provides 07851600110 as the contact telephone number for funeral arrangements and memorial donations.

In a separate notice published by rip.ie, Walter (Sonnie) Waldron of Cross East, Cross, Co. Mayo, was reported to have died peacefully at University Hospital Galway on October 8, 2026, in his 96th year, surrounded by his family.

Waldron was predeceased by his wife, Margaret, and his siblings Mick and Mary. His surviving family includes his sons and daughters James, Patricia, Walter, Patrick, Michael, Breege, Bernie and Carmel, along with his sisters Margaret (Higgins) and Bridget (Donoghue).

His death notice also names his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister-in-law Nell, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbors and friends among those who will mourn his death.

According to rip.ie, Waldron's wake will take place at Cummins Funeral Home in Ballinrobe on Sunday, October 11, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The funeral party will then proceed to Sacred Heart Church, Cross.

His funeral Mass is scheduled for Monday, October 12, at noon, followed by burial at Cross East Cemetery. The family also expressed gratitude for the assistance and support received during this difficult period.

The Evesham Journal's October 9 announcement stated that five death notices had appeared in the previous week. An earlier notice published on October 2 reported three death notices for the preceding week, reflecting the newspaper's regular publication of funeral announcements and tributes submitted by bereaved families.