Gloucestershire death notices and funeral announcements made in the last week
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Peter John BALLINGER
Died on Thursday 17th October 2024 aged 83 years. Loving husband and father to his late wife Margaret and their sons, Anthony, David, and Kevin. Peter's family would like to express their sincere thanks to all the staff on Ryeworth Ward, Cheltenham General Hospital, and Elite Home Care, for their care of Peter. Funeral service takes place at St Peter's Church, Winchcombe, on Friday 8th November 2024, at 10am. A private service of Committal will follow at Winchcombe Cemetery. Family flowers only; donations in Peter's memory for the Motor Neurone Disease Association and Diabetes UK, can be left at the service or made online. Enquiries to Selim Smith Funeral Directors, 74 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham, GL52 2DJ. Tel: 01242 525383.
Lomonde (Lo) DANIEL (nee Williams)
(nee Williams) (Lo) 'Lo' passed away peacefully on Saturday 12th October aged 86 Years. Wife to the late Jack Daniel, Mum to Paul, Sharon, Darren and Maria. Grandma to James, Laura, Ashley, Molly, Natalie, Alice, Zoe and Courtney. Great Grandma to Danny, Cash and Marley. Loyal Partner to Colin. Lo will be dearly missed by family and friends but always in our thoughts. A funeral service will take place for Lo at the Oak Chapel Cheltenham Crematorium on Friday 8th November at 2 pm Oak Chapel. Donations will go to Cancer Research UK and Alzheimer's Research these can be left in the donations box at the end of the service or sent c/o Alexander Burn Funeral Directors
William Joseph DONOHOE
Passed peacefully away on the 16th October 2024, aged 93, at Windsor Street Care Home. Loving husband to Carole (dec). Much loved father of Bill (Jnr), Tim and Marc, loving grampy to Will, Oli, Chris & Ross. Funeral service will take place at the Oak Chapel, Cheltenham Crematorium, on Thursday 7th November at 12:00pm. Family flowers only. Enquiries to Selim Smith Funeral Directors 01242 525383.
Sara Lesley GUNDY
Our very special friend passed away suddenly at home on 3rd October 2024. Beloved Daughter of the late Bridgett & Leslie Gundy, and cousin to Daphne. The funeral will take place on 8th November at 14.30 at Gloucester Crematorium. We ask that bright colours be worn in memory of Sara. Donations please in lieu of flowers in memory of Sara for the Richard Bright VEGF Research Trust can be left in the retiring collection or sent to SC & BS Cocks, 59 Hucclecote Rd, Hucclecote, Gloucester, GL3 3TL. Telephone 01452 617892. All enquiries to SC & BS Cocks Funeral Directors.
Myrtle HEAL
The funeral for Myrtle Heal will be at Westerleigh Crematorium in the Waterside Chapel on Monday 18th November 2024 at 12.15 pm, followed by a Reception in their Function Room from 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm. All attending the funeral are invited to the Reception afterwards. Funeral arrangements by BCM Henbury. Dress code is black with/or yellow.
Norman HOLDER
Passed away peacefully at Gloucester Royal Hospital on Monday 21st October 2024 aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband to the late Jean, much loved Dad to Jenny and Father-in-law to Kay. The funeral service will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Tuesday 12th November 2024 at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for The Vale Wildlife may be sent c/o B Sweet & Sons Funeral Directors, 12a Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury GL20 5LZ. 01684 293180.
Vera HUNT
Passed away peacefully on 5th October 2024, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Roy, devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel at 1.30pm on Monday 4th November. Family flowers only. Donations for Guide Dogs for the Blind Association may be given online at www.masonandstokes.co.uk or sent c/o Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH
Valerie Margaret JONES
Of Hucclecote Passed peacefully away at home on 3rd October 2024, aged 84. Loving Wife of Bill, much loved Mum of Samantha & Nick and an adored and wonderful Nan of Hollie. Funeral service at Gloucester crematorium on Wednesday 30th October at 11.30am. Family flowers only, donations in Valerie's memory for Melanoma Focus may be given online or as you leave the crematorium in the box provided. All enquiries to John Hall Funeral Directors Churcham Gloucester GL2 8AS. Tel 01452 750489
John Francis LAMING
Sadly passed away on 15th August 2024. Aged 82 years. Son of the late Francis and Grace Laming. Loving husband of Fay, much loved Dad of David and Jacqueline. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. The Funeral and a Celebration of his Life will be held at St Michael's and All Angels Church, Bishops Cleeve GL52 8BA on Monday 4th November 2024 at 2:30pm followed by a farewell Committal at Willow Chapel at Cheltenham Crematorium. Any donations given in memory of John will go to charity.
Valerie (Val Chapple) LLEWELYN
(Val Chapple) Sadly passed away in her sleep at home on 8th October, aged 74 years. Much loved Partner of Dave, Mum of Jenny, Roddy and Caroline, Nan, Great Nan, Sister and Auntie who will be missed by all who knew and loved her. You are invited to join us for Mum's final journey on Wednesday 30th October at 12 noon at St. John the Evangelist Church, Churchdown, Gloucester. This will be followed by a private cremation service for family members only. All flowers welcome. Donations in memory of Val are invited for St. John the Evangelist Church, Churchdown & Innsworth, which may be placed in the collection after the service or sent c/o Goodwins Funeral Directors, 8 Old Cheltenham Road, Longlevens, Gloucester. GL2 0AW. Telephone 01452 500770
Michael Albert NICHOLSON
"Mick" Former heating & plumbing engineer. Sadly passed away on the 20th October 2024, aged 75 years. Loving husband of Carol. Amazing, strong, supportive dad to Karen, Mandy, Johnathan and Kirk. Wonderful grampy to Tristan, Ellie, Jacob, Amy and Oliver. Brother of Caroline and the late Richard and Jean. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A celebration of Michael's life will be held on Friday 8th November at 1.30pm in Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired for Sue Ryder may be left in the retiring collection, online or sent care of. Alexander Burn Funeral Directors 22 Church Road, Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8LR. Tel. 01242 673300
James Albert (Jim) RICHARDS
(Jim) 1934-2024 Sadly passed away at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on Wednesday 9th October 2024. A beloved Husband to Margaret, much loved Dad, Gramps and Great Gramps who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Service to be held at Gloucester Crematorium on Friday 8th November at 11.00am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, will benefit Churchdown Surgery and The British Heart Foundation and may be given online via james-albert-richards.muchloved.com All enquiries to:- 60a St John's Avenue, Churchdown, Gloucester. GL3 2BX Tel 01452 713085
Lucy Claire TAYLOR
1973 - 2024 Suddenly and tragically on 14th October in hospital. Beloved daughter of Michael and Valerie, mother of Daniel, partner of Lee, sister to Russell, sister-in-law to Anna, auntie to Ruby and Grace. Dear niece to Raymond and Ann and cousin of Adrian. There will be a private service. Thanks to colleagues, friends and family for their help and good wishes.
Brenda Mary WILLIAMS (Lloyd)
(Lloyd) Passed away peacefully on 5th October 2024, aged 94 years. Funeral service at Gloucester Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday 30th October at 12:30pm. Any donations in her memory to The Alzheimer's Society send c/o Selim Smith Heron Lodge Funeral Home Gloucester
Julie Ann WOOD (Nee Mason)
(Nee Mason) Passed away peacefully at Moreton Hill Care Home in Standish on 16th October 2024 aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Cyril, much loved mum of David, Laura and Catherine and dear mother-in-law of Jane, Carlo and Rick and a dearly loved Granny of Sam, Jake, Josh, Natalie, Emily, Daisy, Anna, Victoria and Lucy. Funeral Service will take place at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Stonehouse on Tuesday 5th November at 11.00 a.m followed by Cremation at Gloucester Crematorium at 12.30. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Alzheimer's Research UK or CAFOD may be sent to W.B. Wood & Son, Funeral Directors, The Ferns, Church Lane, Saul, Gloucester, GL2 7JY 01452- 740728
In Memoriams
Gordon MEADOWS
28th October, 2012. Dad, remembering you is easy dad, I do it everyday, Missing you is something that will never go away. Also remembering Annette. Goodnight, God Bless. Love Glo, Karen and Steven x x x
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