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Gerald Woodward 'Gez'

19th Mar 1943 — 14th Nov 2025
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Of Swannington, formerly of Stapleton.

Passed away peacefully on 14th November 2025, aged 82 years.

A much loved husband of Sandra and a devoted & cherished dad of Sean, Gary & Ryan. 

Funeral service to take place on Friday 5th December 2025 at The Barsby Service Chapel, G. Seller at 2:45pm

Family flowers only please. 

All enquiries to G. Seller

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Funeral Service

Date:
Friday 5th December 2025

Time:
2:45pm

Location:
The Barsby Service Chapel
65, Upper Bond Street
Hinckley
Leicestershire, LE10 1RH

Messages Of Condolence

Thinking of you all. Such a kind man and a privilege to know Gerald. Love and hugs to you at this sad time. Love from Chloe & Jane and family.
Jane brown
Although we may not have met many times, I feel blessed to have met and spent a little time with Gerald. such a friendly, warm and welcoming individual, the likes of whom does not always come accross. You are missed. Your presence in this world, your world will be missed. Am just so pleased to have met you... my life is richer. Love to his family and loved ones. God Bless him and you on the next journey. xx
Tania Matos
Gerald you had the biggest heart a giant amongst men. Memories to last a lifetime - love to Sandra Sean Gary Ryan and all their families xx
Chris and Liz Pickering
Our Sincere condolences Sandra and all the family thinking of you today
Susan and John Louch
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So sorry we are not able to be there uncle Gerald was the most loving, caring and warm man, despite not seeing him very often he always gave the best hugs and made you feel that there was no distance between us. Sending all our love to Sandra, Sean, Gary and Ryan. From Steven, Amanda, Sam and James.
Amanda lachterman
Thinking of you all today. Gerald was such lovely man and so sorry for loss.
Maggie, John and Richard Chamberlain
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So sorry I cannot be there today to celebrate your life… you played a huge part of our childhood - the gentle giant. Sending love to Sandra, Sean, Gary, Ryan and their families.
Gerald you will be remembered with a smile and love in our hearts always xx
Charlotte Baseley (Pickering)
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Gerald the gentle giant. Some of my fondest childhood memories have you in them. Thank you for the good times.
Sending love to Sandra and your boys.
Rest in peace Gerald xx
Grace Ward (Pickering)
Sending our love to Sandra,Sean, Gary, Ryan and Families,
Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
We have many happy memories of a truly lovely man,who had time for everyone.xx
Lorna and David Judd and Families
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An absolute honour having Gerald in my life.Definitely one of the nicest gentlemen I have ever had the pleasure in knowing. Spending many times of laughs and of course cake.Gerald had so much love for all especially his beloved family.RIP Gerald you will be missed .Sending Love and thoughts to Sandra ,Gary,Shaun Ryan and families. Xx
Lisa Hopkins
Gerald one of the nicest bloke you could get, met up with him when he drove his lorry for Ibstock brick.what a legend condolences to the family for the loss of a true gentleman. Xxx
Robert mcdermott
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With our love and thoughts to Sandra, Sean, Gary, Ryan and families. There are no words of any use in your loss but we loved Gerald, everyone loved Gerald. He was a warm and caring man who adored, and lived for, his family. We will remember him always with love and a smile.
Dennis & Carol
Dennis & Carol

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