This site is a tribute to Geoffrey Beard, who was born on June 12, 1933. He is much loved and will always be remembered.
The death occurred at Westbury Court Nursing Home on 23rd November, 2018 of Geoffrey Beard, aged 85 years.

The funeral service took place at Christchurch Parish Church on Monday 3rd December with Reverend Robin Mann officiating. The processional music was a recording of Unforgettable performed by Nat King Cole. The hymns The day Thou gavest and Abide with me were sung by the congregation accompanied by organist, Ian Ormerod. Tributes to Geoffrey were given by Suzanne and Richard Jones and Neville Edmunds read from the poem My Forest of Dean. The recessional music Return to sender recorded by Elvis Presley was requested by Geoffrey.                                                                                       

The service was followed by a committal ceremony at Mile End Cemetery.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Ernest Heal & Sons Funeral Directors who are collecting donations for Forest Sensory Services, which would be sincerely appreciated.
 

 
Family mourners:
Elizabeth Beard (wife)
Linda and David Jones (daughter and son in law)
Caroline and Stephen Mann (daughter and son in law)
Suzanne and Daniel Hares (Granddaughter and partner)
Richard and Zara Oliver (Grandson and partner)
Doreen Cawthorn (sister in law)
Suzanne & Colin Brown (cousins)
Sharon Harrison (sister in law rep Jason)
Ann & David Baynham (sister in law & brother in law rep Alison & Eugene)
Stan & Diane James (brother in law & sister in law)
Jim & Mo Cawthorn (brother in law & sister in law rep Fiona Cawthorn) 
Beryl Downing (sister in law)
Thomas Harrison (great nephew)
Sharon Okey (niece rep Nigel Cawthorn, nephew)
Michelle Childs (niece rep Mark Childs)
Tony & Doris Cotterell (cousins)
Wayne Downing (nephew rep Lee & Natalie)
Ray Cawthorn (brother in law)
Diane Hale
Katherine Nicholls (niece)
Karen Slater (niece)
Andrew James (nephew)
Alan Baynham (nephew)
Sarah Taylor
Mr D Keith Wilks (cousin)
Ruth & Philip Davies (niece & husband)
David & Anne-Marie Cawthorn (nephew & wife)
Jo Cawthorn (niece)

 
Friends at the Church:

Louis and Pat Taylor
Lucy James
Nicola Manning
Elaine Morgan.
Margaret & Neville Edmunds
Barbara Jenkins
Dawn Booth
Sally Whittington (rep Richard Whittington)
Mrs Jean Cooper
Larry Williams
Margaret & Paul Morgan
Joyce Constable (rep Brian & Marlene Morse)
Mr Clive Constable
Roy Smith (Chairman Berry Hill Band)
Mrs Jean Taylor
Molly Baldwin (rep family)
Mrs Shirley Taylor
Mrs Naomi Jones (rep Kenneth Jones)
Sue Davies (Crossroads Care)
Sandra Westlake (Crossroads Care)
Lorraine Symonds (Crossroads Care)
Debbie Jones (Crossroads Care, also rep Kath Cooper)
Tilly Scott (Westbury Court)
Ellen Lancett (Westbury Court)
Janet & Melvin Jones
Nicholas Jones (rep Mrs Wendy Jones)
Richard Eggl
Mark Jordan
Ken Burford
Joan Lewis
Mr & Mrs David Miles
Joan Maxfield
David Hodges
Gill Powell
Caroline Newcombe 
Sarah James

Apologies:

Margaret Jones
Mrs Catherine Eliot and family


Floral tributes:

Saxophone
To my loving husband Geoff, I will miss you very much,
 but we will meet again on day.
From your loving wife
Elizabeth XXXX

Dear Dad
Your battle is over, have a good sleep. 
You’ve done very well
God bless
Linda and David
XXXXXXXXXX

Unforgettable Dad
Love always
Caroline & Stephen

Posy

Grandad
Thank you for being always being there and for being you. Memories are treasures and our memories are worth a million!
Brass is cool
Love always
Suzanne and Daniel
XXX

To Grandad
From a loving Grandson wishing you lovely walks with Jesso.
Godspeed Grandad, you will never be forgotten
All our love
Richard & Zara
XXXXXX

Basket
Big Grandad
Night night sleep tight
Lots of love
Jessica and Henry
XXXXXX    XXXXXX

To Big Grandad
I will miss the biscuits you drop on the floor for me.
Oscar Fox
(Grand dog)     

Spray
With fondest memories
From Brothers & Sisters in law
R.I.P.