Here are the heartfelt tributes left to people who have passed away that have featured in this week’s death announcements in the Oxford Mail.

In total, 21 messages have been left for people who recently died in the area.

Often a family will post the obituary to share details about the life and death of their loved one.

They provide the opportunity to give the news of a death to the community as they are shared publicly.

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For the full list of death notices and funeral arrangements for those listed below, click here.  

Betty Rudman
RUDMAN Betty Passed away on 30th December 2022 aged 89. Mother to Helen, the late Steven, Phil and Nick. 

Herbert James (Jim) Foster
FOSTER Herbert James (Jim) Passed away peacefully on 2nd January aged 83. Much loved Husband to Cora, Dad, Gramp and Great Gramp. Jim will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Elaine Stroud
STROUD Elaine Aged 85 years, formerly of Mount Skippett, died peacefully at The Old Prebendal House on 30th December 2022. A much loved friend to many, Elaine will be sadly missed and fondly.

Victor Jones
JONES Victor Passed away on 13th January 2023, aged 79 years. A much loved Husband, Dad and Grandad who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Maureen Elizabeth Comley
COMLEY Maureen Elizabeth Passed away 4th January 2023 aged 89. Much loved wife of the late Ron Comley, Mother to Paul, Judy and Bridget. A cherished Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

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David Shaw
SHAW David On 8th January 2023, aged 88 years. Much loved Husband of Merylyn, Father of Tarquin, Catriona, Justine, Tamsyn and Caius, Brother of Gerald, Grandpa and Great Grandpa.

Geoffrey Eric SHRIMPTON
SHRIMPTON Geoffrey Eric Passed away peacefully aged 92 years, he will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at Oxford Crematorium on Friday 27th January 2023.

Eleane Jackman (nee Mitchenson)
JACKMAN Eleane (nee Mitchenson) Passed away January 5th aged 90 years. Wife of the late Alan Jackman. Loving mum to Carolyn and Nicola. A much loved mother-in-law, nana and great-nana.

Shirley May Busby
BUSBY Shirley May Passed away at home on 4th January 2023, aged 92 years. Wife of the late Peter Busby, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. 

Gillian Bowler
BOWLER Gillian Very sad to announce that Mum has passed away. She leaves behind lots of wonderful memories and four children – Karen, Lynne, Steve and Louise – and grandchildren. 

John Edward Allsworth
ALLSWORTH John Edward Passed away at home on 20th December 2022 aged 93 years. Beloved husband of Beryl for 65 years, dearly loved father to Maurice, Geoffrey and Robert.

Freda THURLEY
THURLEY Freda Passed away at the JR Hospital on 30th December 2022, aged 93 years. Much loved Mother and Grandma who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Jacqueline Vivian Caffyn
CAFFYN Jacqueline Vivian Passed away peacefully on 23rd December 2022 aged 85 years, Jacqueline will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. 

Brian Cox
COX Brian Passed away unexpectedly at home on the 27th of December 2022, aged 89 years. Reunited with Wife Ingrid and Son Neil. Loving Dad, Grampy and Great-Grampy. Brian will be sadly missed by all.

Clifford KNIGHT
KNIGHT Clifford Passed away after a short illness on 30th December 2022, aged 80 years. Formerly of Botley, Oxford.

David Beauchamp
BEAUCHAMP David It is with great sadness Liz and family announce the passing of David on 18th January 2023, aged 76 years. 

Lynva Irene Manning
MANNING Lynva Irene Passed away peacefully on 11th January 2023, aged 78 years. Loving Wife of Eric and much loved Mother to Richard. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. 

Eileen Moira Potter
POTTER Eileen Moira Passed away after a short illness on Wednesday 4th January 2023 at The John Radcliffe Hospital, aged 82 years. Eileen was a much loved lady who will be greatly missed.

Dr Elizabeth Anne MBE (Betsy) Livingstone
LIVINGSTONE Dr Elizabeth Anne, MBE (Betsy) Died on New Year’s Day 2023 at Iffley Care Home. The funeral will be held at Christ Church Cathedral on Candlemas Day, 2nd February 2023 at 2.30pm.

Sandra Oatham
OATHAM Sandra nee Donald Sadly passed away at Katharine House Hospice, on 9th January 2023, aged 80 years. Much loved Wife of Len and Twin Sister of Ian.

Judith Parker-Jones
PARKER-JONES, Judith Former owner of Harriet’s Tea Rooms, Woodstock, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday 6th January. A much loved wife and mother who will be hugely missed.