Six new bereavement notices have been published for North Somerset, with details shared by families and friends to inform the community and invite condolences. The notices, carried by the North Somerset Times, include announcements for Janet Ann Skinner, Jean Blower, Jon (Jonathan) Pittard, Lyndon Charles Lloyd QGM, Olive Lesley May Howard and John Dupont. Where provided, funeral information has been set out to help those wishing to pay their respects.
The publisher has reiterated that these messages appear both in print and online, allowing residents to revisit tributes and share messages with families. In several cases, venues and dates for services have been confirmed, while for others, families are directing readers to the individual notice pages for fuller information. As always, residents are encouraged to check the dedicated notice pages before travelling to any service in case of updates or late changes.
“Death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute.”
How to read and share condolences
Each notice includes space for messages from friends, neighbours and colleagues. The newspaper’s dedicated online pages allow people to leave short tributes or practical messages for families.
- Visit the individual notice page to read fuller family tributes and any updates.
- Post a message of condolence via the online form on the relevant notice.
- Check service details close to the date in case timings or venues are revised.
This week’s notices at a glance
| Name | Age | Date of death | Service details (if provided) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Ann Skinner | 76 | Sunday 21 June 2026 | Passed away peacefully at Norewood Lodge Care Home; see notice for arrangements |
| Jean Blower | — | Saturday 20 June (year as per notice) | Funeral service on Friday 17 July; readers advised to check notice for full details |
| Jon (Jonathan) Pittard | — | Tuesday 23 June | Celebration of life at South Bristol Crematorium; see notice for timings |
| Lyndon Charles Lloyd QGM | 83 | Thursday 25 June 2026 | Funeral at South Bristol Crematorium on Thursday 23 July 2026 at 12 noon |
| Olive Lesley May Howard | 79 | Sunday 14 June 2026 | Passed away at Southmead Hospital; family notice invites tributes online |
| John Dupont | — | — | Family announcement invites readers to see the full notice for details |
Funeral arrangements confirmed
Among the services confirmed this week, the family of Lyndon Charles Lloyd QGM has announced a funeral at South Bristol Crematorium on Thursday 23 July 2026 at 12 noon. The notice records that Mr Lloyd died peacefully at Southmead Hospital and was aged 83.
For Jean Blower, who died on Saturday 20 June, a funeral service is scheduled for Friday 17 July. Readers are advised to consult the individual notice for venue and timing. The family of Jon (Jonathan) Pittard has set out plans for a celebration of life at South Bristol Crematorium; further details are posted on the notice page.
Personal tributes shared by families
The notice for Janet Ann Skinner records a peaceful passing at Norewood Lodge Care Home on 21 June 2026 at the age of 76, with her roles within the family noted. The family of Olive Lesley May Howard, who died on 14 June 2026 aged 79, has shared a message of remembrance and invited friends to leave condolences online. For John Dupont, relatives have confirmed his passing and directed readers to the full notice for information.
Why these notices matter for North Somerset
Public bereavement notices remain an important local service, ensuring friends, neighbours and former colleagues are aware of deaths in the community and have the opportunity to attend services where appropriate. They also provide a simple route to send messages of sympathy to families who may be coordinating arrangements at short notice. For many, the archived online pages are a practical way to keep tributes accessible to relatives who live elsewhere.
Residents planning to attend any of the services listed are encouraged to verify the latest details via the individual notice pages. Where timings or venues are not stated above, that information is expected to be found on the full entries provided by families. Those wishing to publish their own notice can use the publisher’s online system, which is referenced at the end of the roundup.
InfoRadar will continue to signpost official public notices and community information for North Somerset readers. Please refer to the individual family notices for any further updates.
