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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
(Johnny) Passed away aged 93 years. Dearly loved Dad, Grampy, Great-Grampy, Brother and Friend. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. A service celebrating the life of Johnny will take place on Thursday 15th June 2023 at 13:00pm in the Oak Chapel. Cheltenham Crematorium & Cemetery
(John) Of Birdwood Ex Fielding and Platt. Peacefully on Sunday 28th May aged 95 at The Old Rectory Longhope. Loved husband of the late Betty and dear father of Martin. John will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to be held at Gloucester Crematorium on Wednesday 14th June at 12 noon. Family flowers only, donations if desired for the RNLI and Royal British Legion can be left in the box at the crematorium or sent to Mr Sam Hall, John Hall and Sons Funeral Directors, Churcham Gloucester Gl2 8AS. Enquiries please tel 01452 750489.
(Harry) Peacefully at home on 28th May, aged 88 years. Loving Husband of Mary. A devoted Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral Service to take place at St. James’ Church, Upton Street, on Friday 23rd June at 12.30 pm. Followed by Cremation at Gloucester Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations are invited for Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation and can be made via funeral-notices.co.uk, by being placed in the collection box after the Service or by sending c/o Goodwins Funeral Directors, Peter Scott House, 2 Heathville Road, Gloucester. GL1 3DP. (Please make cheques payable to the charity and clearly mark it as being in memory of the late Mr. Cleveland)
of Longlevens, formerly of Tuffley Lane, Gloucester Sadly passed away peacefully on 25th May 2023, aged 78 years. Loving Husband of Val, much loved Dad to Kim & Gary and loyal Brother to Pat. Also a devoted Father-in-Law, Gramps, Great-Gramps and Brother-in-Law. The funeral will take place at Gloucester Crematorium, on Tuesday 13th June 2023 at 3.30pm. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, can be made on the day to Maggie’s Cancer Centres. All enquiries to:- Co-operative Funeralcare, 60a St John’s Avenue, Churchdown, Gloucester. GL3 2BX Tel 01452 713085
Of St Marks, Cheltenham, passed away peacefully on 25th May 2023, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late John, devoted mum to Rob, Steve, Trisha, Wendy and Julie, much loved nan and great-nan. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium, Oak Chapel at 12 noon on Monday 19th June. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Astell House or British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH
of Olcote Farm, Marshfield. Passed away 18th May 2023 aged 61. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. His funeral service will be held on Thursday 22 June at 11.30 at Marshfield Church, and will be followed by burial at Marshfield Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Stuart may be made to Dorothy House, c/o EC Alderwick & Son, 11 Regent Street Kingswood BS15 8JX.
It is with great sadness that the family of Nigel Joseph Hanman, who lived in Tuffley, Gloucester, announce that he passed away on 24 May 2023, at the age of 86. He will be deeply missed by his daughters Kirsty and Rebecca, son-in-law Matthew, grandchildren Jack, Lily, George and Charlie, his friend Shaun, and his many other friends and neighbours. Born in Sapperton Road, White City, Nigel had a successful career in engineering and signwriting, later moving to Tuffley with his wife Joy where they lived for over 50 years. Nigel was passionate about his community and served as a Councillor for his beloved Grange ward for over 20 years, and proudly took on the post of The Sheriff of Gloucester between 2008-2009. The funeral and celebration of Nigel’s life will take place on 15th June 2023 at 1pm at St Barnabas Church in Tuffley. All are welcome. Dress code will be smart dress, colour welcome. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired may be sent for Footlights or Parkinson’s UK c/o S C and B S Cocks Funeral Directors 59, Hucclecote Road, Gloucester GL3 3TL
Passed away peacefully on the 2nd June, aged 99 years. Much loved wife of the late Geoff Jenks. Loving mum to Linda and Susan. Step-mum to Heather and Elizabeth. Dearly loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel on the 21st June at 10.30am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu for the Great Western Air Ambulance, Sue Ryder Leckhampton Hospice and Guide Dogs for the Blind may be sent c/o W. S. Trenhaile Funeral Directors, Apostle House, 175 London Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6HN.
Passed away peacefully after a short illness at the Lawns Nursing Home, Kempsey on Thursday 1st June 2023 aged 89 Years. Dearly loved wife to the late Les, much loved mum to Louise and her partner Michael, loving grandma to Nathan and Abbie, great grandma to Edith and Wilf. The funeral service will take place at St Mary’s Church Longdon on Monday 19th June 2023 at 1.00pm followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only, donations if desired for The Dogs Trust and St Mary’s Church Longdon may be sent c/o B Sweet & Sons Funeral Directors 12a Oldbury Road Tewkesbury GL20 5LZ 01684 293180
Pates Grammar School – Exeter College, Oxford B.P. Passed away suddenly on 25th May 2023 at Cheltenham General Hospital. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Funeral service will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Oak Chapel at 12 noon on Thursday 15th June 2023. Family flowers only, donations for The Stroke Association may be sent c/o Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH
(Nee Smith ) Passed away suddenly on Thursday 4th May 2023. A much-loved Daughter, Sister and Friend. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. The service for Angela will be held on Monday 19th June 2023 at 12:00pm at Coney Hill Chapel, Gloucester, followed by a burial at 1:00pm at Coney Hill Cemetery. The family invite those who are attending to wear something Lilac in memory of Angela. Family flowers only. Donations welcome towards British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK, a donation box will be available at the service. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, 338 Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 4LE. Telephone: 01452 522676
Passed away peacefully on the 17th May 2023, Aged 81 years. A true gentleman who dedicated his life to Cheltenham Cricket club. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. A celebration of David’s life will be held in the Oak Chapel, Cheltenham Crematorium at 11am on Monday 26th June 2023. Donations in lieu of flowers would be gratefully received for The Injured Jockey Fund and The Salvation Army or can be sent via W.S Trenhaile Funeral Directors, Apostle House, 175 London Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6HN.
(Monty) Passed away peacefully on Friday 26th May 2023. A much-loved Uncle, Brother-in-law and Friend. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. The service for Monty will be held on Friday 16th June 2023 at 12:00pm at Gloucester Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations welcome towards The Sue Ryder Hospice in Leckhampton, a donation box will be available at the service. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, 338 Barton Street, Gloucester, Gl1 4LE Telephone: 01452 522676
Passed peacefully away at Southmead Hospital on 28th May 2023 aged 86 years. Loving husband and father to his late wife Elizabeth and their daughters Alison and Barbara. Funeral service takes place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel on Friday 30th June 2023 at 2.30pm Flowers welcome. Enquiries to Selim Smith Funeral Directors, 74 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham GL52 2DJ. Tel: 01242 525383.
In Memoriams
10th November 1938 – 8th June 2011 Gone are the days we used to share but in our hearts you are always there. Still loved, still missed, still very dear. Love from Husband Ron, Daughter Julia, Son Richard, Son in Law Graham, Daughter in Law Melanie, Granddaughters Katie and Hannah, Sisters Sylvia and Jenny, Brothers in Law Bernie and Ron