This site is a tribute to Den, who was born in Cardiff on September 29, 1931. He is much loved and will always be remembered.The funeral service took place at The Forest of Dean Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday 15th March with Reverend Alan Wearmouth officiating. On entry to the chapel a recording of Myfanwy performed by Bryn Terfel was played. The hymn Morning has broken and the song We’ll keep a welcome was accompanied by the organist, and the recessional music was a recording of My way  performed by Frank Sinatra.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Ernest Heal & Sons, who are collecting donations for the British Heart Foundation which would be sincerely appreciated and these may be given online or sent to: Ernest Heal & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors, 5 South Road, Broadwell, Coleford, GL167BH (Please make cheques payable to Ernest Heal Donations Account).


Family mourners

Gwyneth Teppett (wife)
Carole and Barry Bestford (daughter and son in law)
Penny and Phillip Porch (daughter and son in law)
Toby Porch (grandson)
Step grandchildren: Ben & Sharni Bestford, Jodie Bestford, Sadie Bestford and Jacob Bestford  


Friends at thecrematorium chapel
Mrs Jean Goode
Margaret & Brian Hoare
Mr & Mrs G Cooke
Trevor Bessant
Claire Sargent rep Francis and family
Mike Davies
Denise Hogan
Marlene Tippins rep Jeff
Christine Televantos
Margaret Standen rep Joyce Harrison
Andrew Barnett rep Mary
David Haggar
Glynn Barnett
Roger Pearce
Barry Leonard
Mr Brian and Mrs Gwenda Leonard
Andrea Dancey
Johnathon Dancey
Enid Dunscombe
Elaine Smith
Jean,Ian & Peter Williams
Rober & Gaynor Porch
Joanne Hall
Brian Porch
Mrs Val Harris rep Roy
Barry & Carole Shirley
Mrs Val Thomsett
Lynette Gentile
Lianne Ursell
Mrs Marian Flynn rep John
Colin Davitt
Tom & Joanne Harrison
Jack Cockburn
Joan & Roy Scriven