Perry & Phillips Funeral Directors

14/04/2026

At the request of the family we share this news with you.

JEAN GALLAGHER
(nee Hutchings, formerly Sannwald)
Widow of Jim Gallagher.
Funeral service at
The R.C. Church of St. John The Evangelist, Northgate, Bridgnorth (WV16 4ER) on
Wednesday April 22nd at 12.00 Noon, followed by interment at Bridgnorth Town Cemetery.
All are most warmly invited to join us in a celebration of her life afterwards at Bridgnorth R.F.C. Clubhouse (WV15 5AD)
Jean will be sadly missed by her family, by friends and neighbours, by former colleagues at Star Aluminium and volunteers of the Cancer Research Charity shop Bridgnorth, and by all those dearest to her.
Family flowers only by request please, but donations to be shared between Cancer Research UK & Severn Hospice are being gratefully received, for which purpose a collection box will be provided at the Church or online at

Since 1835, we proudly provide exceptional bereavement care and funeral support in the Bridgnorth and Shropshire community. Trust us in your time of need.

10/04/2026

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08/04/2026

At the request of the family, please find below the funeral service information for the late Geoffrey Wilcox.

'WILCOX.
Geoffrey Arthur.
(Geoff)
On 19th March 2026, peacefully at his home in Tasley, Nr. Bridgnorth, Geoff Wilcox, aged 94 years.
Much loved and greatly respected within the community, Geoff will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral service at The Parish Church of SS Peter and Paul, Tasley, Nr Bridgnorth, on Friday April 17th at 2.30pm, to be followed by a private family interment at The Parish Churchyard of St. Bartholomew, Glazeley.
A post funeral service reception will follow at 'The Down Inn', to which all mourners are most warmly invited.
Family flowers only by request please but donations for 'A Charity yet to be decided' are being gratefully received for which purpose a collection box will be provided at The Church, or online at www.perryandphillipsfunerals.com
All inquiries to Mr J.C. Adams, Perry and Phillips Funeral Directors, telephone Bridgnorth (01746) 765255.'

Since 1835, we proudly provide exceptional bereavement care and funeral support in the Bridgnorth and Shropshire community. Trust us in your time of need.

03/04/2026

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Happy Easter ✝️

25/03/2026

𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐫:

At the request of the family, please find below the funeral details for the late Lindsay Palmer.

'PALMER.
Lindsay Joy.
On March 4th 2026, passed away suddenly at her home in Highley, Nr. Bridgnorth, Wince Palmer, aged 49 years.
Much loved and greatly respected within the community, Lindsay will be sadly missed by her Family, friends and community.
Funeral service at The Wyre Forest Crematorium, Stourport on Severn (DY13 8DE) on Friday April 17th at 11.30am.
𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏.𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦 – 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲.

𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠:
Wear something colourful if you wish.

𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬:
Family flowers only by request please.

𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫:
‘Forest Dog Rescue’ are being gratefully received, for which purpose a collection box will be provided at The Crematorium, or online at www.perryandphillipsfunerals.com

𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐞'𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lindsay-wince-palmer?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL&fbclid=IwdGRjcAQnhMNjbGNrBCeE_2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHsSZ81zbn4y_kxs8GZyOA-6nLNk6wCDmkt9hZSeIYEtyx79Fql642ELSM_nw_aem_meF7701SGYgHvUaoDNxB8w

All inquiries to Mr. J.C. Adams, Perry and Phillips Funeral Directors, telephone Bridgnorth (01746) 765255.'

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24/03/2026

📣 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 – 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫 (𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡)

At Perry & Phillips Funeral Directors, we’re looking for a part-time bookkeeper to join our team and support our services behind the scenes.

As a fourth-generation family service provider, we take great pride in what we do, not just in caring for the families we serve, but also in how we support and work together as a team.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞:
• Approx. 1-2 days per week (flexible)
• Based primarily in Bridgnorth
• Working across our three funeral homes where required

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠:
• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping using Xero
• Bank reconciliations
• Credit control and monitoring accounts
• Supporting VAT returns and financial reporting
• Assisting with payroll (where needed)
• Keeping accurate and confidential records

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨:
• Is experienced in bookkeeping.
• Has strong knowledge of Xero.
• Is organised, reliable, and has great attention to detail.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is trustworthy and professional in their approach.
(Experience in a small business or family-run environment would be a bonus)

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐞𝐭:
• Flexible working
• A supportive, close-knit team
• A role that truly supports the service we provide to families

If this sounds like you, or someone you know, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a short message to:
𝐞𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬@𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦

23/03/2026

Our thoughts are with the Kirkham family 💙🙏🫡

Respected Shrewsbury funeral director dies at the age of 77

20/03/2026

20/03/2026

At the request of the family we share this with you.

'SHAKESPEARE’
Jean Ann
(nee Pitt)
On March 4th 2026, peacefully at 'Hilton Brook House Residential Care Home', Hilton, Nr. Bridgnorth, Jean Shakespeare, of The Hobbins, Nr. Bridgnorth (formerly of Chelmarsh, Nr. Bridgnorth) in her 81st year.
Wife of Howard, the loving Mother of Susan, Simon and Steven, Mother in Law of Claire and Andy, a dear Nan, the Sister of John and the late Bob Pitt, and a Sister in
Law and Aunt. Much loved and greatly respected within the community, Jean will be sadly missed by her Family, by friends and neighbours, by former Staff and
customers of 'The Red Lion O'Morfe', Upper Farmcote, by former colleagues and customers of 'Severn Private Hire Cars', and by all those dearest to her.
Funeral service at The Parish Church of St. Peter The Apostle, Worfield (WV15 5LF) on Friday April 17th at 1.30pm., to be followed by interment at Bridgnorth Town Cemetery.
A post-funeral reception will follow, to be hosted at 'The Parlors Hall Hotel', Mill Street, Bridgnorth (WV15 5AL) to which all Mourners are most warmly invited.
Family flowers only by request please, but donations for 'The Dog's Trust' are being gratefully received, for which purpose a collection box will be provided inside The Church Porch, or online at
www.perryandphillipsfunerals.com'

20/03/2026

The family have asked that we share this with you.

'HINTON.
Pauline Maria

On March 8th 2026, passed away peacefully at her home, in the presence of her Family after losing her battle with cancer, Pauline Hinton, of Wellmeadow, Bridgnorth aged 78 years.
A beloved Wife and a devoted Mother, Mother in Law, Stepmother, Nan, Sister, Sister in Law and Aunt. Much loved and greatly respected within the community, Pauline will be sadly missed by her Family, by her friends and neighbours, by former
colleagues and patients at Bridgnorth Hospital, and by all those dearest to her.
Funeral service at Telford Crematorium (TF2 9NJ) on Tuesday April 7th at 12.15pm.
Traditional funeral wear/attire.
A post-funeral reception will follow, to be hosted at Bridgnorth R.F.C. Clubhouse, The Edgar Davies Ground, Bandon Lane, Bridgnorth (WV15 5AD) to which all
Mourners are most warmly invited.
Familyflowers only by request please, but donations for 'The League of Friends of Bridgnorth Hospital' are being gratefully received, for which purpose a collection box will be provided at The Crematorium, or online at

Since 1835, we proudly provide exceptional bereavement care and funeral support in the Bridgnorth and Shropshire community. Trust us in your time of need.