Gloucestershire death notices and funeral announcements made in the last week

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Ernest Robert ANDREWS (also known as Robert or Bob)

(also known as Robert or Bob) of Cheltenham Road, Longlevens, passed away peacefully on the 19th of May 2024, aged 93. Husband of Pauline and the cherished father of Bobbet, Adell, Andrea, Preston, and Perry. Ernest was also a treasured grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, 25th June at 11:30 am, at Gloucester Crematorium. Any donations will go to the Royal British Legion. All enquiries to: Co-operative Funeralcare, 338 Barton Street, Gloucester GL1 4LE. Telephone 01452 522676.

Paul ASHTON

12/01/1961 - 17/05/2024 Aged 63 Passed away surrounded by his family on 17th May 2024 after a short illness. A much loved husband to the late Bev, Partner to Kate, Dad to Laura, Joe, Nicola, Reece, Kane and Megan. Grandad to Ashton, Ethan, Paul, Luqa, Bonnie, Charlie, Finley, Lottie, Keegan, Lexi, Ash, Autumn, Brooke and Ethan. Father in law to Paul, George, Gary, Lacey and Nadine. Friend to many. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral will be held at Gloucester Crematorium 12th June at 2.30pm. Then after at The Gala Football Club to celebrate his life. All welcome. Paul's wishes were for everyone to wear black and red. Tight Lines.

William Thomas (BILL) BEAMISH

(BILL) of Cheltenham, formerly of Gloucester passed away suddenly at his home on 15 May 2024 aged 88 years. A much loved husband to Sue. Father to Alan, Justine, Gary and the late Stephen. A much loved grandfather and great grandfather. Bill was a former rugby player who played for Gloucester and Longlevens who he also coached. A 40 year veteran of the Churchdown Male Voice Choir, Bill will be sadly missed by many. A funeral service will be held at St Catherine's Church London Road Gloucester on 17th June 2024 at 1pm followed by a private committal at Gloucester Crematorium. Funeral Attendees are asked to wear bright colours in order to reflect Bill's personality. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Cheltenham Animal Shelter can be sent to SC & BS Cocks Funeral Services Hucclecote Road GL3 3TL

Carol BERRY

Passed away peacefully on 23rd May 2024. Much loved partner to Mark, loving daughter of Joan, and a dear sister and aunt. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel at 2.30pm on Tuesday 18th June. Family flowers only, donations for GSD 2000 may be given online at www.masonandstokes.co.uk or sent c/o Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH. Please wear something bright with a touch of purple.

William Greville Slade (Bill) BROWN

(Bill) Of Churchdown, Gloucestershire. Passed away aged 94 on 20th May 2024, following a short illness. Devoted husband of the late Winifred Brown. Loving father to Jackie and Graham. A wonderful grandad to Adam, David, Keri, Nicholas, Matthew & Rebecca, and great-grandad to Harry. A dear friend and neighbour who will be greatly missed by all. A funeral service will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Friday 28th June at 11.30am. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if wished, to Diabetes UK may be sent c/o Goodwins Funeral Directors, 8 Old Cheltenham Road, Longlevens, Gloucester GL2 0AW. Telephone 01452 500770

Jim DOWNES

Of Charlton Kings Passed away peacefully on 23rd May 2024, aged 94 years. Beloved husband to the late Terry, devoted dad to Roger, Michael and Sue, father-in-law to Jenny, Julia and Darryl and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. A well known and respected cricket umpire. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St Mary's Church, Charlton Kings at 2pm on Monday 17th June. Donations for St Mary's Church may be left at the Church. Enquiries to Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH

Bridget (Bridey) GARVEY

(Bridey) Passed away peacefully at home on 23rd May 2024, aged 81 years. Much loved wife of Tom, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Requiem Mass at St Gregory's Church at 11 am on Tuesday 18th June. Family flowers only, donations for Cancer Research UK may be given online at www.masonandstokes.co.uk or sent c/o Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH

Ivor GREENE

Passed away peacefully at his home on 30th May 2024, aged 92 years. Reunited with those he has lost. Will be sadly missed by those he has left behind. Funeral service to take place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel at 10.30am on Wednesday 19th June. Family flowers only, donations for Dementia UK may be given online at www.masonandstokes.co.uk or sent c/o Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH

Thomas HENDY

Sadly passed away on 26th May at Southmead Hospital . Devoted husband of Mary. Beloved father to Michelle and Nicola. Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral service to be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Thursday 20th of June at 10:30am followed by an opportunity to meet and share memories from 11:30am at The Bedminster Down Ex-Service Club, Winford Grove, Bristol BS13 7D

Anthony Henry Arthur (Tony) JONES

(Tony ) Tony Passed away peacefully on 19th May 2024 Aged 81 Years. A loving Husband and Dad who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Tony's Funeral service will take place at Westerleigh Crematorium on Friday 7th June 2024 at 10:45am. Donations in memory of Tony to St Peters Hospice can be given on the day, or sent c/o Portishead Funeral Services 27 High Street, Portishead, Bristol BS20 6AB.

John William KING

Formerly of Hucclecote, Gloucester and Dowty employee. Sadly passed away on Sunday 26th May aged 94. Husband of the late Doreen, much loved Father to Jacqueline and Martyn and Grampy to Craig, Samuel, Charlie and Darcey. Funeral to take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Monday 17th June at 1.30. No flowers. Donations if desired for Dementia UK and may be sent c/o B Sweet and Sons, funeral directors 12a Oldbury Road Tewkesbury GL20 5LZ 01684 293180.

Patricia Ann LOWE (née Rogers)

(née Rogers) Widow of Mickey Lowe of Shurdington. Passed away peacefully at home on 21st May 2024. Funeral service at St Pauls Church, Shurdington at 11am on Friday 14th June 2024. Flowers may be sent c/o Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH

David Henry MARSHALL

"Dave" of Newent Passed away peacefully after a short illness at Tewkesbury Hospital on Sunday 2nd June aged 69 years. Loving husband of Sharon, father of James, Roseanna, George and a good friend to many. A celebration of Dave's life will be held at The Church, Event Venue, 22 Broad Street, Newent (The Old United Reformed Church) on Friday 14th June at 12noon. Family flowers only, donations if desired are to be split between the NSPCC and Pancreatic Cancer UK, these can be given on the day in the donation box provided or alternatively through this notice online. Please make cheques payable to the correct fund. Enquiries please to John Hall and Son's Funeral Directors Churcham, Gloucester, GL2 8AS Tel Gloucester 75048

Cynthia MERCER

Of Tuffley Peacefully at home on Saturday 1st June, aged 81. Dearly loved Wife of the late Cliff, much loved Mum of Steven & Mandy and a loving Nan of Steffi, Anthony & April. Funeral service at Gloucester Crematorium on Monday 24th June at 3.30pm. Family flowers only, donations in Cynthia's memory for Longfield Hospice may be given online, left as you leave the crematorium or sent c/o John Hall Funeral Directors Churcham Gloucester GL2 8AS. All enquiries tel. 01452 750489

Valerie Patricia MOORE

Passed away peacefully on 4th May 2024, aged 89 years. Much loved Mother to Adrian and Ian, Sister to Bob and Grandmother to Lauren, Monty, Fergus and Ruairi. Following a private cremation service a Celebration of Valerie's Life will take place at St Mary's Church, Forthampton on Friday 21st June at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for The British Heart Foundation and Forthampton Church may be placed in the retiring collection at Church or sent care of; Alexander Burn Funeral Directors, 23-24 High Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5AL. Tel. 01684 276200

Shirley SHORT

Passed away peacefully on 17th May 2024, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Richard, devoted mum to Ian, Julie and Karen and a much loved nanny and great-nanny. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel at 3.30pm on Monday 24th June. Family flowers only, donations for Cheltenham Animal Shelter may be given online at www.masonandstokes.co.uk or sent c/o Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH

Mary Linda SIMMONS

Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 18th May 2024 aged 92 years. Beloved Mother of Sandra, Richard, Tim and Michael, Granny of Matthew, Oliver, Nick, Gary and Jamie, Great Granny of Flora, George and Leon. Thanksgiving service will be held on Wednesday 19th June 2024 at St Mary's Church, Kingswood, Wotton Under Edge, GL12 8RS at 2.00pm Family flowers only but donations in memory of Mary if desired for the Great Western Air Ambulance c/o L.W.Clutterbuck Ltd, 45 High Street, Thornbury, South Glos, BS35 2AR

Michael William James (Mick) TANNER

Mick Of Whittington Passed away peacefully on March 22nd 2024, aged 91 years. Dear husband of the late Margaret, loved father of Nicky and the late Stephen & grandfather and great grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all family & friends. Funeral service to be held at the Vale Crematorium, Fladbury on Tuesday April 23rd, 2024, at 11am followed by the church of St. Philip & St. James, Whittington at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are invited to Croome and West Warwickshire Foxhounds Ltd. These may be sent to E Hill & Son Funeral Directors, Pershore, WR10 1HZ.

Dale Mark WALTER

Passed away peacefully on 29th May 2024, aged 60. Son to Ian and the late Margaret. Much loved husband to Jacky. Dad to Ashely, Tom, Catherine and Sophie. Grampy to Isabelle, Leo and Bodhi. Funeral Service to take place at the Willow Chapel, Cheltenham Crematorium on Tuesday 25th June at 10.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations for Cancer Research UK may be made online at www.masonandstokes.co.uk or sent c/o Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH

John William McGregor YOUNG

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 22nd May, aged 86 years. Much loved Husband of Margaret. Loving Dad to Steven, Linda and Susan. Loved dearly by all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Service will be held at Gloucester Crematorium on Tuesday 11th June at 3.30pm. Family flowers only but donations in lieu for Slimbridge WWT may be given on the day. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, 338 Barton Street, Gloucester GL1 4LE. Telephone 01452 522676.

Birthday Memoriams

Norman BANKS

Dad, Gramp and Great Grampy. Birthday memories for the 4th June and leaving us on 8th June, 10 years ago. As time unfolds another year, Memories keep you ever near. Silent thoughts of time together, Hold memories that will last forever. Forever remembered, forever missed. Love Sandra, Phil, Mark, Katy, Kelly and Great-Grandchildren xxxx

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