Gloucestershire death notices and funeral announcements made in the last week
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Owen BARRACLOUGH
On November 5th in Cheltenham the Reverend Canon Owen Conrad Barraclough died aged 92. The loving husband of Joan, father of Kate, Andrew, Liz, Debs, Phil, grandfather of twelve and great grandfather of six. The funeral service will be at St. Peter's Leckhampton on Monday December 2nd at 1pm with a cremation service afterwards. Family flowers only. Donations to the Disaster Emergency Committee are welcome. Enquiries to W. S. Trenhaile Funeral Directors, Apostle House, 175 London Road, Cheltenham. 01242 224897.
Dorothy Alison (Dot) CHARD
(Dot) Passed away peacefully on 1st November 2024, aged 76 years. Wife of the late Graham, much loved mother and grandmother. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Oak Chapel at 1pm on Tuesday 26th November. No flowers, donations for Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Slimbridge may be given online at www.masonandstokes.co.uk or sent c/o Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH
Doreen May GREENE
Passed away at home on 1st November 2024, aged 98 years. Much loved wife of the late Cyril, loving mother of Lynda, Valerie and Stephen, mother-in-law to Philip. Dear Grandmother of Laura and James and special GG of Finley, India, Rhys and Harry. Funeral service at Cheltenham Cemetery, Willow Chapel at 12.30pm on Monday 2nd December 2024. Flowers or donations for Acorns Children's Hospice may be given online at www.masonandstokes.co.uk or sent c/o Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH
Audrey Florence LEACH (Nee Clarke)
(Nee Clarke) Of Churchdown, formerly Twigworth where she was School Secretary until she retired. Passed peacefully at Gloucester Royal Hospital on the 28th October 2024, aged 92. Widow of the late Albert Joesph Leach (Joe). Loving Mum to Deborah and her husband Richard, Wayne and his fiancée Beverley. Nan to Christopher & Clair, Stephen, Danielle & Cameron, and Ethan. Great Nan to Elizabeth and Noah. Funeral Service at St John the Evangelist Churchdown, GL3 2DB on Friday 22nd November at 13:30 followed by a Burial at St Matthew's Cemetery, Twigworth GL2 9PQ. Donations if desired may be made on the day for Winston's Wish or via this link https://audreyleach.muchloved.com/ All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, 338 Barton Street, Gloucester GL1 4LE. Telephone 01452 522676.
Pauline Frances MEDLYN (nee Wills)
(nee Wills) of Mickleton Gloucestershire formerly of Camborne, Cornwall. Passed away peacefully at Four Seasons Care Home on 22nd October 2024 aged 87 years. Beloved wife of John Medlyn, formerly of Redruth (1936 - 2017). Mother of Nicola and Johanne. Funeral Service at The Vale Crematorium, Fladbury on Friday 22nd November 2024 at 11:00am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Sue Ryder may be placed online via https://paulinemedlyn.muchloved.com Enquiries to Merstow Green Funeral Home, Evesham 01386 49903
Olinnie Moreton (Lynn) READE
(Lynn) (Of Churchdown) Beloved Daughter to George and Gwendoline, Sister to Johanne and Auntie to Andrew and Jemma. She was also a very dear friend to Pauline and her family. Passed away peacefully on the 17th October 2024 at Gloucester Royal Hospital. You will forever be in our hearts and never forgotten xxx
Alan (Albie) STOPFORD
(Albie) Suddenly passed away on 2nd November 2024 at home in Moreton Valence aged 69 years. Beloved husband of Hilary, loving brother of Gill and Pete. Will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral Service will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Thursday 21st November at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Albie are invited to the Cotswold Dogs and Cats home, Cambridge, Glos may be sent to W.B Wood & Son, Funeral Directors, The Ferns, Church Lane, Saul, Gloucester, GL2 7JY 01452 740728 No Dress Code
Pauline THOMAS (WRIGHT) EX TRANBY CROFT
Sunday 3rd November, peacefully in Sue Ryder Hospice, Cheltenham after a short illness ,bravely borne. Much loved husband of David, devoted Mum to Ian and Hugh and in-laws Jane and Hannah, sister to Nick and Tim, also a well-loved Aunt and Grandma. Will be greatly missed. Funeral service: 11.30, Tuesday 26th November in Uley, Gloucestershire. Donations if desired to Sue Ryder Hospice Cheltenham
Derek Clive WALKER
We are sad to announce that Clive passed away peacefully on 1st November 2024 aged 85, surrounded by his loving family. A much loved and loving husband to his wife Liz, treasured dad to Sarah, Paul, Katherine, Melanie and Michael. Esteemed father-in-law to Mat and Sanni, and adored Grandpa to Luke, Katie, Libby, Phoebe, Louie, Izzy, Millie, Liam, Bradley and Molly. A cherished brother to Christine, Sonya and Colin. Much loved uncle to all of his many nephews, nieces and their families. Grandpa Clive to Bea and Toby. The funeral service will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel on Monday 25th November 2024, at 11.30am. Black attire optional. Please feel free to add a splash of yellow as it was his favourite colour. Donations in memory of Clive may be made to Dementia UK. Ian George (Funerals) Ltd, 251 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8NW. Tel: 01242 530683
Zbigniew Ludwik (Bish) WISNIEWSKI
(Bish) passed away at home on 20th October, aged 70 years. Loving husband to Pauline, father of Mark and Grandfather to Marley. Funeral Service will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Friday 22nd November at 11.30 am. Family flowers only, donations invited for Cancer Research UK and may be placed in the collection box after the service or sent c/o Goodwins Funeral Directors, Peter Scott House, 2 Heathville Road, Gloucester. GL1 3DP (Please make cheques payable to Cancer Research UK and mark clearly as being in memory of the late Mr. Wisnieski)
Michael James WOOD
Passed away peacefully on the 25th of October 2024 aged 75 years. A devoted Husband to Wife Ann and a much-loved Dad to Kerry and Julie. He was a proud Grandad to Violet Rose and also a loving Brother, he will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. A Funeral Service to celebrate his life will be held at 11am on Tuesday 26th of November 2024 at The Salvation Army Community Church in Bath Road Cheltenham. Family flowers only, but donations if desired can be made in support of Sense, https://www.sense.org.uk All enquiries to Cheltenham Cooperative Tel: 01242 580336
In Memoriams
John MOORE
November 14th 2013 May the wind blow gently and whisper, "In life loved you, In death I love you still" Yours, Rosemarie. J. M. All is well" A day without a thought of you John, is very hard to find. Love Rick.
Austin Billy SUTTON
18 years have passed as we remember the hope & loss of your birth. Memories treasured within our hearts. Remembered, not forgotten. With love from Mum, Dad, Sophie & Neve xxxx
Eileen TERRETT
Treasured memories of my dear wife, who passed away 12th November 2008. Loved and missed always. Your Loving Husband Graham xx
Acknowledgements
Man Ching (Cherry) TONG
(Cherry) Man Ching Tong (Cherry) passed away surrounded by her family on 27 October 2024. Cherry was an adored wife, a much loved mother, and a dedicated Chinese Taichi lover. Her service was held privately with close family on Friday 8th November and a donation page in memory of Cherry for the benefit of Sue Ryder is accessible using this link https://manchingtong.muchloved.com/. Cherry's kindness, wisdom and persistence will forever be treasured by all. All enquiries c/o Central Co-Op FuneralCare, Grosvenor House, 72 Lansdown Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6QL
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