Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors

07/08/2026

Hopkins
Basil

“GONE FISHING”

Suddenly but peacefully in his sleep at home on Wednesday 29th July 2026, aged 84 years.
Much loved Husband of Sue, Brother-in-law of Jim, Marg and John, Uncle and friend to many.
Funeral Service to take place at St Bartholomew’s Church Ducklington on Friday 21st August at 2.15 pm,
Follow by a private family burial. Family flowers only donations if desired for Newland Fishing Club for a Memorial Bench may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

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02/08/2026

The recent events in Hull have deeply affected communities across the country. Following Robert Bush’s 20-year sentence, our thoughts are with everyone impacted, especially the families who have endured such unimaginable upset.

As an independent, family-run funeral directors, Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors believes every family deserves complete confidence in the care their loved one receives. That trust is at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud members of SAIF independent funeral directors (The National Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors), an organisation that promotes the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and compassionate care within the independent funeral sector. As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability, we are regularly inspected and voluntarily adhere to the UK Funeral Director Code. Families who choose Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors also have access to an independent complaints process through SAIF, administered by an externally audited organisation certified by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.

We welcome proportionate regulation that strengthens public confidence while recognising the exceptional standards already maintained by responsible independent funeral directors throughout the UK.

For more than a decade, families have placed their trust in us during life’s most difficult moments. That trust is never taken for granted, and we remain committed to treating every person in our care with the dignity, respect and compassion we would expect for our own family.

Our family, here to look after yours, when you need it most.

30/07/2026

16/06/2026

WHARTON
John

Suddenly at Wexham Park Hospital, Slough on 25th May 2026, aged 72 years.

Beloved by his family and cherished by many friends, he will be remembered with great love and will be sadly missed.

Private cremation will take place.
A Service of Thanksgiving will be held
at St Mary’s Church, Church Green, Witney on Tuesday 6th October at 11:30am.

Family and Friends are invited to wear hats and waistcoats in tribute to John

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The Rotary Foundation or National Traction Engine trust may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000.
www.petersmithandson.co.uk

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11/06/2026

Souster
David
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear brother, uncle and great-uncle, who passed away at Katherine House Hospice at the age of 63.
A service to celebrate David’s life will be held on 22nd June 1pm North Oxford crematorium. Family and friends are invited to attend and honour his memory.
Please wear whatever colour and style clothing you are comfortable with.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired are for Katharine House may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon,
OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

09/06/2026

LOYEAU
Marc
Suddenly at home on 19th May 2026, aged 61 years.
Much loved Son of Mavis and the late Michel, and Brother to Mel and Rob.
Marc will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd June at 1pm.
No flowers please, donations if desired for The Cornermen may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral
Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000.
www.petersmithandson.co.uk

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09/06/2026

Cypher
Christine Shirley
Suddenly at home on 28th May 2026, aged 79 years.
She will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends.
Funeral service to be take place at St. Bartholomew's Church, Ducklington
on Monday 15th June at 11am.
Family Flowers only please. Donations to Springfield School may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk
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28/05/2026

JONES
David
Peacefully at home on 20th May 2026, aged 78 years.
Devoted Husband of Lorraine, loving Dad to Jason, Justin, Katie, Tom and the late Amy. Much loved Grampa
Brother and Father-in-law.
David will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at South Oxfordshire Crematorium on Friday 5th June at 3pm.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Sobell House may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral
Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000.
www.petersmithandson.co.uk

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21/05/2026

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28/04/2026

PINKER
Reg
Well known as the
‘Friendly Builder’
Peacefully passed away on 25th April 2026, aged 94.
Beloved Husband of Rene, Father to Chris and Mandy, Gramp and Great Gramp.
Funeral service to take place at St James the Great Church, South Leigh on Wednesday 13th May at 2pm, followed by burial.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Peter Smith & Son Funeral Directors Ltd, 135 Burwell Drive, Witney, Oxon, OX28 5LP. Tel: 01993 702000. www.petersmithandson.co.uk

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