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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
Passed away at home on 3rd September 2026. Aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Freda, much loved father and grandad. Thanksgiving Service to be held at St Andrew’s Church, Churchdown on Monday 28th September at 1.00pm Family flowers only, donations welcome for Age UK – Churchdown Minibus and may be given via the link below:- jimcaveen.muchloved.com 60a St John’s Avenue, Churchdown, Gloucester. GL3 2BX Tel 01452 713085
Passed away peacefully on 8th September 2026. Beloved father to Andy, Kathy, Hana and Helen, brother to Peter, grampy to Phoebe, James, Katya, Samuel and Niamh. Father-in-law and friend to many. The funeral service will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel at 11.30am on Wednesday 14th October. Family flowers only please. Donations for Alzheimer’s Society may be given online at www.masonandstokes.co.uk or sent c/o Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH
(Dick) passed away peacefully in hospital on, September 10th, aged 83 years. Beloved partner of Issy and dearly loved Father, Father-in-law and Grampy Taid of Sarah, Gary, Jordan, Hannah and Will. The funeral service will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Monday 12th October at 2pm. Family flowers only, donations are invited for Alzheimer’s Research UK and may be placed in the donations box after the service. All enquiries to Goodwins Funeral Directors, Peter Scott House, 2 Heathville Road, Gloucester, GL1 3DP. Tel: 01452 309903
Passed away peacefully at home on Friday 11th September 2026 aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife to the late Bill, much loved Mother to Caron and the late Colin. The funeral service will take place at St Peters Church Bushley on Saturday 3rd October 2026 at 10.00am followed by a private cremation. All flowers welcome, donations if desired for The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem may be left at the service or sent direct to the charity. All enquiries to B Sweet and Sons Funeral Directors 12a Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 5LZ 01684 293180.
Talented musician. Cherished by his wife Pauline, and missed by the whole family. Funeral service October 2nd at 2pm in Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel. No flowers, donations if desired for the Musicians Union, these may be left at the service or sent direct to the charity. All enquiries to B Sweet and Sons Funeral Directors 12a Oldbury Road Tewkesbury GL20 5LZ 01684 293180.
Died suddenly on 10th September at his home in Newent aged 83 years. Loving Husband of the late Patricia, dear Father of David and Sarah. Loved and missed by his family and friends. Funeral Service and cremation at Gloucester Crematorium on Friday 2nd October at 1pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for RSPCA may be given on the day or sent care of Smiths Funeral Services Ltd, Furnace Lane, Newent GL18 1DD
Died peacefully at St Faith’s Care Home on Friday 11th September, aged 83 years. Beloved husband to Shirley, father to Martin, Jason and Kathryn, father-in-law, Bamps and friend to many. A funeral service will be held on Thursday 8th October 2026 at 11am at Cheltenham Crematorium in the Oak Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to be made in Rick’s memory to benefit The Big Space Cancer Appeal either on their website or through Rick’s tribute page: https://richard-hambling.muchloved.com/ All enquiries C/O The Cooperative Funeralcare, Grosvenor House, 72 Lansdown Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6QL. Tel: 01242 580336
(Hawky) Passed away peacefully on 9th September 2026, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Anne, much loved Dad to Charlotte and Christian and loving Grandpa to James. Funeral service to be held at Gloucester Crematorium on Friday 9th October at 11.30am. Smart casual dress may be worn. Family flowers only, donations welcome in lieu for the Alzheimer’s Society, and may be given online using the following link https://malcolmhannaford.muchloved.com All enquiries to:- Central Coop Funeral, 60a St Johns Avenue, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2BX. Tel No. 01452 713085
Passed away suddenly at home on Monday 7th September 2026 aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband to Anne. Much loved Father to Karen, Trudie, Tina, Karen and Sue and loving Grandad and Great Grandad. The funeral service will take place at St Nicholas Church Ashchurch on Wednesday 21st October 2026 at 12.00 followed by burial in churchyard. No flowers by request, donations if desired for The British Heart Foundation may be left at the service or sent direct to the charity. All enquiries to B Sweet and Sons funeral directors 12a Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury GL20 5LZ 01684 293180.
Passed away on Wednesday 9th September 2026, aged 88 years. Beloved Husband of Ann for 66 years. Devoted Father to Julie, Richard and Sarah. Adored by his 6 Grandchildren and 4 Great-Grandchildren. Paul was so loved by so many. A celebration of Paul’s life is to take place at St. Mary’s Church, Berkeley on Wednesday, 30th September 2026 at 11am. Bright colours are warmly encouraged. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for “Cobalt” or “Dementia UK” c/o Allen-White Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822 409.
of Huntley Passed away peacefully on 14th September, aged 89. Husband and soul mate of Diana, loving Father to Lucy, Nick, Tracey & Amy, Grandfather to 13 Grandchildren, Great-Grandfather to 1 and 1 expected Great-Granddaughter. A celebration of Eddie’s life will be held on Friday 25th September at the Kings Head, Birdwood GL19 3EF from 5:00pm. Anyone who wishes to celebrate Eddie’s life is welcome, Friends, Neighbours and Relatives.
of Brockley Road, Leonard Stanley Passed away after a short illness on Wednesday 16th September 2026, aged 87 years. Beloved Wife of Robin. Loving Mum to Alison and Wayne. Much-loved Nan and Great-Nan. Twin sister to Pauline. Funeral Service to take place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Oak Chapel on Tuesday 29th September 2026 at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent in Margaret’s memory for “South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Fund” c/o Allen-White Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822 409.
Beloved husband to Pat and adored Dad to Kim, passed away peacefully on 5th August aged 80 years with Pat and Kim by his side. Much loved Pa to his Son in Law Andrew, Granddaughter Beth, her husband Mike & baby Betsy, Grandson Max and his Fiancée Saani. The pain is unbearable and we will all love you forever. RIP darling John. No funeral by John’s request and anyone wishing to make a donation in his memory, can do so to the Cheltenham & Gloucester Hospital’s Big Space Cancer Appeal.
(John) Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 14th September, aged 84 years. Dear husband of the late Eunice Gladys Leary. Loving Father of Bridgette, John, Wayne and Linda. Also a loving Grandfather and Great Grandfather. A devoted partner to Joyce. Funeral service will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Wednesday 7th October at 1pm. Donations are invited in memory of Timothy for Sue Ryder. These may be place in the donations box after the Service. Flowers can be sent to Goodwins Funeral Directors, Peter Scott House, 2 Heathville Road, Gloucester, GL1 3DP. Tel: 01452 309903