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Kathleen (KATH) ALLEN
(KATH) Sadly passed away on the 11th December aged 98. Beloved wife of the late Jim. Loving mother of Janet and Kevin. Devoted nanny to Nikki, Lynsey, Thomas and great nanny to Oliver. Funeral service to be held Friday 10th January 3.00pm at Gloucester Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Great Western Air Ambulance or The British Legion c/o Selim Smith. Painswick Road Gloucester GL4 4QJ
Morag ARNOLD (Nèe Dewar)
(Nèe Dewar) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Morag on Friday 3rd January, aged 62 years, after a short battle with illness. Adored wife of Paul and much-loved stepdaughter to Miriam. Preceded in death by her parents Alex and Mary Dewar. Beloved sister to Calum, Tatty and Emma and sister-in-law to Paul, Vikki and Ninee. Treasured aunt to Mary, Isobel, Samuel and Emily. Morag’s warmth and kindness brought brightness to every day and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A Memorial Service to celebrate Morag’s life will be held at Cheltenham Crematorium, Oak Chapel, on Thursday 30th January at 12pm followed by refreshments. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Big Space Cancer Appeal for Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals Charity. Donations can be placed in the retiring collection after the service or sent care of: Alexander Burn Funeral Directors 22 Church Road, Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8LR. Tel. 01242 673300 www.alexanderburn.com
Eric BALL
Eric sadly passed away on the 31st December 2024, aged 94 years. A loving husband to Carol, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A celebration of Eric’s life will be held on Thursday 16th January 2025 at 11am in Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Cancer Research UK can be left in the retiring collection, or can be sent care of Alexander Burn Funeral Directors 436 High St, Cheltenham GL50 3JA Tel. 01242 245350
Kevin CLARKE
Of Tuffley Lane, Tuffley, Gloucester. Following a short illness, DJ Kev of KC’s Mobile Disco has spun his last disc and hopes you will attend his funeral at Gloucester Crematorium on Friday 17th January at 3:30pm. Loving husband of Lyn, stepdad to Hayden and Leonie and grandad to Aniya. Wake details will be announced at the funeral service. Casual dress, no suits. Donations, if desired, will go towards Kev’s Memorial Bench Fund for Rodway Golf Club. Enquiries for donating can be made c/o Family Tree Funeral Company, 1 Middle St, Stroud, GL5 1DZ. Tel: 01453 767769.
Peter (Pete) COLE
Pete It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Peter (Pete) Leslie Cole, aged 85 years, who died on 28th December 2024. Beloved husband to Jackie, father to Kevin and Lisa and grandad to Liam, Lloyd, Milly and Flynn. Family and friends are invited to bid farewell to Pete at Gloucester Crematorium, Coney Hill Road, Gloucester on Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 3.30pm. Family flowers only, any donations will be gratefully received by the British Heart Foundation and may be given online at:- pete-cole.muchloved.com All enquiries to:- Central Coop Funeral, Churchdown Tel No. 01452 713085
Carol Ann COTTAM
Passed away on 5th December 2024. Aged 76 years. After a long battle with Dementia. Beloved wife of the late Ken, wonderful mother of Shelley and adored grandma to Ashley. Carol will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral service and cremation at Gloucester Crematorium on Friday 17th January 2025 at 12pm. Family flowers only, donations invited for Dementia Care c/o S.C and B.S Cocks Funeral Directors. 59 Hucclecote Road, Gloucester GL3 3TL
Mark CROSSLEY
Passed away peacefully at home 31st December 2024 Partner of Sheila, Father of Tanith and Marc, Grandad to Callum and Kylo. Mark will be missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at St Georges Church Brockworth on Monday 20th January at 12noon followed by Interment in Brockworth Parish Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired may be sent for the Longfield Hospice C/O S C and B S Cocks Funeral Directors 59, Hucclecote Road, Gloucester GL3 3TL
Valerie Mary DIX
Aged 85 years. Sadly passed away on Monday 30th December 2024. Much loved mother, nan, nana and great-nan. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service will be held at St. Giles Church, Maisemore on Monday 20th January 2025 at 10 am, followed by cremation at Gloucester Crematorium at 11 am. Flowers to Co-operative Funeralcare, 338 Barton Street, Gloucester GL1 4LE. Donations if desired will go to support Acorns Children’s Hospice on behalf of Valerie.
Nick GAZE
(Nick) A dearly loved partner, brother, and friend. Nick sadly passed away in the John Radcliffe University Hospital, Oxford on the 15th of November 2024 aged 75 Years. Nick will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A funeral service will take place for Nicholas at Tewkesbury Abbey on Friday 17th of January at 11:00am. A reception to follow the service will be held at Watson Hall. Flowers are welcome alternatively donations in memory of Nick are gratefully received and will go to benefit The Scottish Terrier Rescue Charity. These can be left in the retiring donations box at the end of the service or through the Alexander Burn Funeral Directors website.
Susan Mary (Sue) HARDY (Nee Coulson)
(Nee Coulson) (Sue) 23/05/1942 – 19/12/2024 Passed peacefully away at Sandfields Care Home on Thursday 19th December 2024 aged 82 years. A loving mother to her children: Richard, Simon, Christopher, Sarah, and the late Jonathan. And a loving sister to Liz. Funeral service takes place at St Peter’s Church Winchcombe on Thursday 16th January 2025 at 12.30pm; followed by private burial. Flowers are welcome. Alternatively, donations in memory of Sue for The Lewy Body Society can be left at the service. Enquiries to Selim Smith Funeral Directors, 74 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham, GL52 2DJ. Tel: 01242 525383.
Ronald (Ron) JANES
(Ron) Ronald Janes passed away peacefully surrounded by the loving care of Lilleybrook Care staff on the 19th December 2024 aged 91 years. Ronald was a much loved and appreciated member of his community, bringing much joy to all whom knew him. Ron’s service will commence on the 16th January 2024 at Emannuel Church Fairfield Parade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7PJ at 10:30am. A graveside committal service will follow at Cheltenham Crematorium at 11:45am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu can be made for the benefit of Royal Lifeboat National Institution. All enquiries c/o Central Co-op Funeralcare Cheltenham, Grosvenor House, 72 Lansdown Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6QL
Nicholas JONES
Of Cheltenham and formerley of Gloucester. Passed peacefully away at home on 11th December aged 69. Loving Brother of Bryn and the late Brett, Uncle and Brother in law. Funeral service at Gloucester Crematorium on Thursday 9th January at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, donations in Nicholas’s memory for Cheltenham British Legion may be left in the box as you leave the crematorium. All enquiries to John Hall Funeral Directors Churcham Glos, GL2 8AS. Tel 01452750489.
Josephine (Josie) LEE
Josie Of St. Pauls. Peacefully on 28th December 2024, aged 78 years. Josie will be sadly missed by son Steve, daughter-in-law Sandy, Paul, Marge, Tony and all of her family and friends. Funeral service on Tuesday 28th January 2025, 1.30pm at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel. Flowers may be sent c/o Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH
Florence ‘Lilian’ LOADMAN
Passed away peacefully on 25th December 2024 aged 98 years. She touched the lives of many people. Funeral service to be held at Gloucester Crematorium on Thursday 16th January 2025 at 3.00pm. All family and friends are welcome. Donations welcome in lieu of flowers for either the Salvation Army or Action for Children and may be given online at florenceloadman.muchloved.com All enquiries to:- 60a St John’s Avenue, Churchdown, Gloucester. GL3 2BX Tel 01452 713085
Michael Allan (“Mac”) MCCAHILL
“Mac” of Hucclecote Passed away peacefully on 27th December. Aged 87 Years Beloved husband of Marlene, dearly loved Dad of Ian, Claire and Mark and Grampy to Jacob, Ethan, Max and Harry. Service at Gloucester Crematorium 17th January at 10am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Dementia UK can be left in the retiring collection or through the link below. https://michaelmac-mccahill.muchloved.com/
Herbert Charles (Bert) METCALFE
Bert Bert died peacefully at St Faiths Nursing Home on 17th December 2024 at the age of 80. Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium, on Thursday 16th January 2025 at 2pm. No flowers by request – please send donations to The British Red Cross
Maria PEACEY
Formerly of Gloucester Road, Cheltenham. Passed peacefully away at Wentworth Court Care Home on Christmas Day 2024, aged 88 years. Beloved mother, nonna, sorella, auntie, and friend to many. Always in our hearts. Funeral service takes place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Oak Chapel, on Thursday 23rd January 2025 at 3pm. Flowers welcome. Alternatively, donations in memory of Maria for Different Strokes can be left as you leave the chapel. Enquiries to Selim Smith Funeral Directors. Tel: 01242 525383.
William Hunter ROBERTS
Passed away suddenly on 15th December 2024, aged 66. A much-loved brother to Henrietta. The funeral service will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Oak Chapel at 12 noon on Friday 24th January. Family flowers only, donations for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Hospice may be given online at www.masonandstokes.co.uk or sent c/o Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6AH
Colin Francis ROTHERHAM
Sadly passed away on 11th December 2024, aged 82 years. A loving husband of Phyllis, father of Nic and Simon and grandfather of Jasmine, Thomas, Olivia and James. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. His funeral will be held in the Oak Chapel, Cheltenham Crematorium on Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 12:00. Donations to CRUK or RNLI.
Janet (Formerley Day) STUBBS
(Formerley Day) Passed peacefully away on 22nd December, aged 88 years. Beloved Mum of Judy, James, Jeffery & Nicola and a loving Nan & Great Nan. Funeral service at Gloucester Crematorium on Tuesday 14th January at 11.30am. Family flowers only, donations in Janet’s memory for Alzheimer’s Research UK may be given online via this notice or left in the box at the crematorium. All enquiries to John Hall Funeral Directors, Churcham, Gloucester GL2 8AS. Tel 01452 750489
Mary TURNER
of North Woodchester, Stroud Very sadly passed away on Sunday 22nd December 2024, aged 94 years. Beloved Wife of the late John. Much loved Mum to the late Alan and the late John. Stepmum to Sue, the late Dave and Lel (Lesley). Dear Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Funeral Service to take place at Minchinhampton Baptist Church on Monday 13th January 2025 at 11:30am. Bright colourful attire requested by Mary. Donations, if desired, may be sent for ‘Longfield’ c/o Allen-White Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822 409.
Gillian Elizabeth (Elizabeth) WEBB (Nee Drury)
(Nee Drury) (Elizabeth) Formerly of Abson Road, Pucklechurch Passed away at home on 20th December 2024 aged 85 years. She will be greatly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held on Friday 24th January 2025 at St Thomas A Becket Church, Pucklechurch at 11:00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Elizabeth for St Thomas A Becket Church or Cancer Research UK may be given on the day. All enquiries to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield on 0117 9562834.
Rosemary WHITTALL
Sadly passed away on 13th December 2024, aged 96 years. Loving wife of the late Kenneth and mother of Philippa and Lesley. Also a much-loved grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Her funeral service will be held at 14:00 on Friday 17th January in St Michael and All Angels, Bishops Cleeve, followed by a private burial service. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers will go to the British Heart Foundation. Enquiries to Selim Smith 01242 525383
Olive YOUNG
Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 30th December 2024 aged 79 years. Dearly loved Mum to Linda and Steve, Mother in law to Paul, loving Nan and Great Nan. The funeral service will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel on Friday 17th January 2025 at 10.30am. No flowers by request, donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation may be left in the collection box at the service. All enquiries to B Sweet & Sons Funeral Directors, 12a Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 5LZ, 01684 293180.
In Memoriams
A Dear Wife, Mum, and Nan. Taken from us suddenly, nine years ago 12th January, seems like yesterday. We all love and miss you very much. Always in our hearts, never forgotten, love Mike, Dawn, Gail, Craig, Karen & all the Grandchildren.
(STONE) Dearly loved wife of Peter, mum of Joe and Anna, daughter of Derek and the late Gill, sister of Paul and Debi – and treasured by so many family and friends. No longer here, our lives to share, but in our hearts you are always there. XXX
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