Gloucestershire death notices and funeral announcements made in the last week

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David BATE

Passed away peacefully at Gloucester Royal Hospital on Thursday 16th May 2024 aged 55 years. Dearly loved Son to Jenny, loving Step Father to Tiffany and best friend to Jon. The funeral service will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel on Wednesday 5th June 2024 at 3.30pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for the Dogs Trust may be sent c/o B Sweet & Sons Funeral Directors 12a Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury GL20 5LZ 01684 293180.

Mandy BIGGS

Our beautiful, brave Mum passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on 11th May 2024, aged 58 years. A wonderful Mother to Leighanne, Claire and Kirsty and much loved Mother in Law to Lee and Gary. Devoted Nanny to Rory and Raffi, loving Auntie to Gareth, Sarah and Sheridan and treasured friend to many. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. The service to celebrate her life will take place St John the Evangelist, Churchdown & Innsworth on Friday 7th June at 2.00pm followed by a private burial. Mandy's request is for bright colours or mod clothing to be worn to reflect the outgoing person that she was. Flowers welcome and may be sent to Central Coop Funeral 60a St Johns Avenue, Churchdown, Gloucester GL3 2BX Tel 01452 713085

Barry Kenneth COOKE

Passed peacefully away at Gloucester Royal Hospital on Thursday 16th May 2024 aged 83 years. Former C&G and Dowty employee. Funeral service takes place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel on Thursday 13th June 2024 at 1.30pm Family flowers only. Donations for the Cheltenham Animal Shelter can be left at the service or made online. Enquiries to Selim Smith Funeral Directors, 74 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham, GL52 2DJ. Tel: 01242 525383.

June DUNGEY

Passed away peacefully on 12th May 2024 aged 92 at Hyperion House Care Home, Fairford. Wife to late husband Owen. Much loved Mum of Michael, Suzanne and late son Stephen and loving Nan to Josh, Sam, Benjie and Lauren. Mother in law to Diane and late son in law Rob. Thanksgiving Service at All Saints Church, Kemble on Saturday 8th June at 2.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired in memory of June to Harnhill Centre of Christian Healing Sent c/o A Slade and Son, 35 Dyer Street, Cirencester.

Royston Frank (Roy) GEORGE

(Roy) Of Chatsworth Avenue, Tuffley, passed away peacefully at Cirencester Community Hospital on 30th April 2024, aged 89 years. Much loved and devoted Husband, Father, Grampy and Great Grampy. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 5th June at Midday at Gloucester Crematorium. Family flowers only. Any donations in lieu of flowers for Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, 338 Barton Street, Gloucester GL1 4LE. Telephone 01452 522676.

Barbara HARRIS

Of Steam Mills Passed peacefully away at Gloucester Royal Hospital on 18th May 2024, aged 86. Barbara will be sadly missed by all her family, neighbours and friends. Funeral service at The Forest of Dean Crematorium on Monday 3rd June 2024 at 10.30am. Family flowers only, donations in Barbara's memory for Cancer Research UK, may be given online via this notice or left as you leave the crematorium. All enquiries please to John Hall Funeral Directors Churcham Glos. Tel. 01452 750489.

Frank HENDERSON

Passed peacefully away at Cavendish Park Care Home on Tuesday 21st May 2024 aged 91 years. Funeral service takes place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel, on Friday 7th June 2024 at 12.30pm. Mourning clothes need not be worn. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Frank for Cavendish Park Care Home can be left at the service. Enquiries to Selim Smith Funeral Directors, 74 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham, GL52 2DJ. Tel: 01242 525383.

Mollie MACDONALD

Peacefully on 13th May 2024, Mollie aged 95 years of Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham. Beloved wife of the late Robert and a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. The funeral service and burial will be held on Thursday 6th June at 11.00am at St Michael's Church, Bracewell, North Yorkshire. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired can be made to Age UK. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Barnoldswick. Tel: 01282 813345.

Stephen (Tim) MCEVOY

Tim Formerly of Tamwood Builders Supplies Sadly passed away on Wednesday 22nd May 2024, aged 74 years. Beloved Husband of Ann. Dear Dad to Andy and Simon, and Father-in-law to Nikki and Tracy. Wonderful Grandfather to Emily, and Step-Grandad to Laura and Lucy. Funeral Service to take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Thursday 13th June 2024 at 10am. Donations, if desired, may be sent for ‘The Vale Community Hospital League of Friends’ c/o Allen-White Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822 409.

Eileen MORGAN

of Longlevens formerly Berry Hill Unexpectedly passed away at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on 16th May, aged 83 years. Beloved Wife to the late Glyn, loving Mum of Alison and Fiona, much loved Nanna of Andrew and William. Eileen will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Holy Trinity Parish Church, Longlevens on Monday 10th June at 12:30pm, followed by committal at The Forest of Dean Crematorium at 2:30pm. By request, family flowers only. If desired, donations to Cancer Research UK would be appreciated and may be given online at www.ernest-heal.co.uk, placed in the donations box at the church or sent to Ernest Heal & Sons Funeral Directors, 5 South Road, Broadwell, Coleford, Glos. GL16 7BH. (Please make cheques payable to Ernest Heal & Sons Donations Account).

David TOWERS

passed away peacefully at his home in Quinta, Weston Rhyn, after a long brave fight on Saturday 18th May 2024, aged 81 years. Beloved Husband of Lyn, much loved Dad of Natalie and Vicky, proud Grandad of Jodie and Nathan and Papi of Maisie, Florrie, Harrison and Theo, and a dear Brother of Jane. David was dearly loved and will be very sadly missed by all his Family, Friends and Brothers in the Masons. A graveside funeral service will be held at Plas Acton Cemetery, Wrexham on Wednesday 5th June at 11am. Family flowers only please, but donations may be given if desired and would be gratefully received for Cancer Research UK. You are warmly invited to join together for refreshments following the service at Maesgwyn Hall, Mold Rd, Wrexham, enquiries please to; Tilston's Funeral Services, New High Street, Ruabon, Tel:01978 822308

Albert William George TOWNSEND

Former Gilder's Driver Of Corse Lawn Passed away peacefully at home on 6th May 2024 aged 91 years. A beloved husband of Georgina, much loved father of Joanne, David and Johnathan, father-in-law to David and treasured grandfather to Kim and James. Albert will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. The funeral service will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium on Wednesday, 5th June at 11 am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, are for the Midlands Air Ambulance and may be sent directly to the charity. All enquiries to Ledbury Funeralcare, Hawcutt House, Bye Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AA. Telephone: 01531 632084.

Joan Elsie WILSON (Formerly Bartlett and Budyn)

(Formerly Bartlett and Budyn) Passed away on Monday 6th May, 92 years. Will be sadly missed by Lyn, Steve, Anita and all the grandchildren. Service will be held at Westerleigh Crematorium on Tuesday 11th June at 10.45am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu for Alzheimer's Research may be sent directly to the charity. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, 338 Barton Street, Gloucester GL1 4LE. Telephone 01452 522676.

In Memoriams

Sheila SNELGROVE

2nd June Treasured memories of a dearly loved and cherished Mother. In our hearts you will always be Loved and remembered every day. "Usual" Jill, Lin, Karen, Mike and Rob X

Jill WILKS

27th May 21 years ago Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there A special smile A special face A special someone we can't replace An empty space no one can fill We miss you and always will Love you Your loving husband Ron Your loving Children, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren Xxxxxxxx

Birthday Memoriams

Geoffrey CUBITT

Treasured memories of our dear Son and Brother on your 45th Birthday. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Miss you very much. Lots of Love and Hugs. Mama, Papa and Stephen x x x

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