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Funeral conducted by David Stockwell & Co Funeral Directors
16 Glendower Street, Monmouth, Gwent, NP25 3DG
01600 712750

Mr Vernon John Collin Cleaves

11th September 1931 - 1st March 2026

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CLEAVES – John

It is with deep sorrow that we announce that John passed away peacefully on St David’s Day, aged 94 years.

Beloved partner of Betty Herbert, loving brother of Christine, stepfather and father-in-law to Richard & Kjersti, Phil & Barbs, and Eve & Liam. Much loved Papa to Molly and Harry, and uncle to Marcus and Verity.

The funeral service will be held at the Forest of Dean Crematorium on Friday 27th March at 10:30am.
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend.

They would like to invite anyone who wishes to join them for refreshments and to celebrate John’s life immediately following the committal, at The Speech House, Speech House Road, Coleford, GL16 7EL

Any donations in memory of John should be made to the RSPB. 

All enquiries to David Stockwell and Co. Funeral Directors.

Funeral service

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DATE AND TIME

Friday 27th March 2026, 10:30am

ADDRESS

Forest Of Dean Crematorium, Yew Tree Brake, Speech House Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3HU

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DATE AND TIME

Friday 27th March 2026, 10:30am

ADDRESS

Forest Of Dean Crematorium, Yew Tree Brake, Speech House Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3HU

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01594 826624

Reception

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DATE AND TIME

Friday 27th March 2026, 12:00pm

ADDRESS

The Speech House Hotel, Speech House Road, Coleford, GL167EL

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01594 822607

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