This site is a tribute to Bernard Dawson. Dearly loved Husband of Manda, Dad of Maryanne, Mark, Craig, Leoni, Wayne and the late Ian and best Grandad and Great Grandad sadly missed by all his family. 

The late Frederick Bernard Dawson

The death of Frederick Bernard Dawson aged 79 years of Worrall Hill, Lydbrook occurred at home on 20^th January 2025.

Funeral service on Thursday 20^th February at The Church of the Holy Jesus, Lydbrook with the Reverend Clare Edwards and Reverend Nick Bromfield officiating. Processional music was "You'll Never Walk Alone" by Gerry & The Pacemakers, the organist Mr Derek Yemm accompanied the hymns "Amazing Grace" and "Morning has broken", music during time of Reflection "Dancing in the Sky" by Amara (granddaughter) and Recessional music "You'll Never Walk Alone" by Gerry & The Pacemakers. The tribute was given by Mike Overthrow.

Following the service committal took place at The Forest of Dean Crematorium where Entry music was “I'll never love again” by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, Reflection music with photographs “Always remember us this way” by Lady Gaga and Exit music “My way” by Elvis Presley.

Donations in memory of Bernard are to benefit Great Oaks Hospice and these are being received by Ernest Heal & Sons Funeral Directors, 5 South Road, Broadwell, Coleford, Glos, GL16 7BH.

(Please make cheques payable to Ernest Heal & Sons Donations Account).

Family Mourners

Manda Dawson (wife)

Maryanne Wheeler (daughter) and Kevin Wheeler (son-in-law)

Mark & Tracey Dawson (son & daughter in law)

Craig Dawson (son) and Stephanie Dawson (daughter-in-law)

Leoni Dawson (daughter) and Rob Cullen

Wayne Dawson with Sophie Clements (son & partner)

Sophie Wheeler (granddaughter)

Cruze Dawson (grandson)

Amara Dawson (granddaughter)

Tobias Henry Dawson (grandson)

Claire Dawson with Wayne Powell (granddaughter & partner)

Daniel Dawson (grandson)

Kieran Dawson (grandson)

Ryan Dawson (grandson)

Anamae Dawson (granddaughter)

Harley Dawson (great grandson)

Cody Dawson (great grandson)

Pauline Jenkins (sister-in-law)

Martyn Jenkins (brother-in-law)

Daniel Jones (great nephew)

Rob Cullen

Marion & Lorne Henry

Brian & Carol Dawson (brother & sister in law rep Andrea & Simon Jones)

Kate Jenkins (niece)

Rhys Boulton (great nephew)

Friends at the church

Hilary Meredith

Julie & Lyndon Lewis

Val Pittaway

Barbara & Ringo Goode

Helen Morgan (rep Colin, Samantha & Maisie)

Phil Tomkins (rep Cinderford Town F.C.)

Pete Rudge

Stephen Goode

Jimmy & Vicki Moore (rep Steve & Karen Boseley)

Jane Howarth 

David James

John Wilkes

Dave Haggar (rep Brian Ward)

Doreen Haggar

Dave Frowen (rep Sue)

Geoff Bale (rep Clive Skinner)

Lesley Hopkins (rep David Beach)

Maurice Phelps

Dorothy & John Morgan

Graham Grindle (rep Heather)

Terry Hale

Baz Roberts

John Bourne

Susan Brain (rep Andrew)

Rob Whittington

Alan Creed

Denise Matthews (rep Ruth & Bryan)

Donna Boseley

Roger Beckett

John Williams

Dave Bowdler

Abbey Risbey 

Brian & Pat Smith

Ray & Jean Hook (rep Andrew & Anita Clements)

Brian Chappell

Donna Buffin (rep Lydbrook shop)

Robert Watkins (rep Huntley F.C.)

Geoff Norris

Anna Barnard

Hilary Watkins

Donna Arnold (rep Glenn)

Trevor Foxwell (rep Jackie)

Howard & Jane Foxwell

Gerri Lester (rep Rob)

Michael Porter (rep Graham Elsmore)

Roger Childs

Tony Box

Brian Payne

Les Hatton

Tim & Karina Hall

Robert Cole (rep Ellwood F.C.)

Roger Foxwell (rep Elaine)

Steve Foxwell (rep Carol)

Pennie Kendrick

Max Kendrick

Blue Price

Anthony Howilth

Kath Bale (rep Adrian, Jane & family)

Michael Overthrow

Brian Cooper (rep Liz Marfell & Jenny Beard)

Stephen Lawrence

Mr & Mrs John Cox

Les & Libby Foxwell

Steve Tucker (rep Mike Price)

Malcolm Bale

Dennis Kear

Pete Macey (rep Ashley Macey)

Steve Thomas

Barry & Donna Bosley

Michael Davis

Gill Preece (rep Mark)

Jean Paddock

Kevin Baynham (rep Baynham family)

Mike & Karen Etheridge

Garry & Katherine White

Peter Broadman (rep Dave Weyman)

Nick Ranford

Tony Tovey (rep Caroline)

Lyndon Smith

Margaret & Terry Oliver

Mark Burson

Dave Parsons

Mark James (rep Simon James)

Max Morgan (rep Jason Wood)

Michelle Phelps (rep Great Oaks Hospice)

Kirsty Jennings (rep Great Oaks Hospice)

Chris Parsons

Malcolm Hatton

Kathy Baker

Derick Thornett

Kim Griffiths

Shaun Overthrow (rep Audra, Gary & Julian Overthrow also Kate Hardwick)

Terry Smith (rep Michael Annetts)

Dave Beach (rep Lyndon Morgan)

Bernard Pudge

Sue Pudge

Jean Pudge

Simon Wager

Dave Poole

Rob Brain

Brian Lawrence

Damian Tye

Chris Horsfall

Philip Howard (rep Lewis & Julie Howard also English Bicknor Football Club)

Andrew Childs

John Monteith

Becky Knight

David Clarke

Alan Densley

Stella Cole

Martin Perkins

Blue Price

Chris Morgan

Donna Hall

Melissa Hall

Keith Jones

Patricia Bourne

Josh Brain

Stuart Jeffs

Leanne Thomas

Malcolm Burson

Sue Brain

Bryn Wadley

Tony Howarth

Andy Childs

Apologies

Mori Roberts

Sally Wall

Steve Boseley

Richard Watkins

Jenny Hancox 

Terry Osbourne

Funeral arrangements were made by Ernest Heal & Sons Funeral Directors, 5 South Road, Broadwell, Coleford, Glos, GL16 7BH.

With apologies for error omission