Gloucestershire death notices and funeral announcements made in the last week

Sheila Gillespie is among those who death has been announced this week
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Kathleen Emily (Nee Andrews) ARCHER

Nee Andrews Of Hucclecote, Gloucester Passed away peacefully on Saturday 25th May 2024 at Gloucester Royal Hospital aged 91 years. Much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother. Funeral service to be held at Gloucester Crematorium on Thursday 13th June at 1pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired are to be split between the RNLI and Midlands Air Ambulance, these may be given on the day in the donation box provided please make cheques payable to the correct fund or alternatively given online via this notice. For any enquiries please contact John Hall and Sons Funeral Directors, Churcham Gloucester Gl2 8as 01452750489

Jackie BALL

Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on 29th May 2024 aged 61 years. A very much loved partner, mum, nanny and friend to many who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service at Gloucester Crematorium on Tuesday 18th June at 10.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be sent to either The Oncology Unit at Cheltenham General Hospital or The Meningitis Trust. Enquiries to Beechwood Funeral Services Ltd 7a Highfield Place Gloucester, GL4 4PB 01452 306917

Maureen Ann BENDALL

Passed away at home on 4th May 2024 aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter, much loved Mum to Carol, Gordon, Graham and Jackie, Mother in Law to Alan. Grandmother to Peter, Angela and Ryan and Nanny Mo to Fearne and Lucas. Funeral service to take place at St Mary & Corpus Christi, Down Hatherley on Friday 14th June 2024 at 2.00pm followed by burial. Family flowers only, donations welcome in lieu for St Mary & Corpus Christi. All enquiries to :- 60a St John's Avenue, Churchdown, Gloucester. GL3 2BX Tel 01452 713085

Brenda BOYCE

It is with sadness we announce the death of our beloved Brenda. Wife of the late Ken Boyce and a loved Aunty and Sister-in-law. Her final journey will be on Friday 21st June at 2 pm at Gloucester Crematorium. Family flowers only. All welcome. Enquiries to Goodwins Funeral Directors, Peter Scott House, 2 Heathville Road, Gloucester. Tel: 01452 309903

Neville CORBETT

Ex employee of Walls Ice Cream (Unilever) Passed away suddenly but peacefully at Gloucester Royal Hospital on Sunday 2nd June. Darling husband of Gill, adored father of Helen, the most cherished grandad to Amy and Oliver and a wonderful great grandad to Albie. Funeral service on 19th June at St Augustine's of Canterbury Church in Matson, Gloucester at 12.30pm. NO BLACK PLEASE! Only bright colours to match Neville's bright and colourful personality. Rest in peace gorgeous man. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research UK may be left in the collection box after the service or sent to SC & BS Cocks Funeral Directors 59 Hucclecote Road Gloucester GL3 3TL

Vera FRENCH

OF CHURCHDOWN Peacefully at Parton house on May 20th aged 103 years. Wife of the late Wilf, loving Mother of Grahame, Andrew, Diane and the late Nigel and a much loved Nanna and Great Nanna. Funeral service at Gloucester Crematorium on Monday 17th June at 11am Family flowers only

Sheila GILLESPIE

Missed by family and friends. Sheila passed peacefully away at Nazareth House Care Home on Thursday 23rd May 2024 aged 94 years. Funeral service takes place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel, on Thursday 13th June 2024 at 3.30pm Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Sheila will be for Nazareth House Care Home and can be left at the service. Enquiries to Selim Smith Funeral Directors, 74 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham, GL52 2DJ. Tel: 01242 525383.

Geoffrey (Dennis) GRIFFITHS

(Dennis) Of Churchdown, passed away on 23rd May 2024, aged 91. A much loved Husband, Dad, Grampy, Great Grandad and Father in Law who will be deeply missed by his family. The funeral will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Tuesday 18th June 2024, at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer's Society or the Macular Society may be sent c/o Goodwins Funeral Directors, 8 Old Cheltenham Road, Longlevens GL2 0AW Telephone 01452 500770

William HUMPHREYS

Of Sedgeberrow and formerly Alderton, aged 28 years. Suddenly on 7th May. Beloved son of Judith and Hugh, brother to James and Abby. Funeral Service to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel on Friday 14th June at 10am. Donations, if desired, for Maggie's may be placed in the retiring collection or sent care of Alexander Burn Funeral Directors 22 Church Road, Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8LR. Tel. 01242 673300

Frederick JORDAN

Frederick George Jordan (Fred) Passed away peacefully on 30th May 2024. Aged 89 years. Beloved Husband to the late Ann and loving father to Shirley and Carole. Funeral service to be held on 17th June, at the Willow Chapel, Cheltenham Crematorium at 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Gloucestershire Animal Welfare Association & Cheltenham Animal Shelter may be left in the collection or sent care of Alexander Burn Funeral Directors 23-24 High Street, Tewkesbury, Glos, 5AL. Tel. 01684 276200

Bernard George KNIGHT

'Bernie' of Little London Passed away at home, on Friday 24th May 2024, aged 88 years. Devoted husband of Miriam, loving father of Andrew, father-in-law of Anthea, and much-loved grandfather of James. Funeral service to be held at the Forest of Dean Crematorium on Thursday 20th June at 11.30am. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu of flowers for Great Oaks Hospice may be given on the day. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, Cinderford, Tel: 01594-822115

Brian Lancaster MARSH

Died suddenly on the 22nd May 2024 just a week short of his 88th birthday. Beloved husband, father, grandpa and father in law. A farmer and countryman, steam enthusiast, former church warden and parish councillor with a love of canal boating, motor sport and music. A true servant to his local community who didn't suffer fools and would speak his mind! Funeral service to be held on Monday 17th June 2024, at 2pm in St Andrew's Church Toddington and afterwards at Prescott Clubhouse. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to the Cotswold Canals Trust or St Andrew's Church, Toddington. Donations may be left in the retiring collection or can be sent care of Alexander Burn Funeral Directors 22 Church Road, Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8LR. Tel. 01242 673300

Christine MCKELVEY

Passed away peacefully on 23rd May 2024 aged 84 years. Widow of the late Malcolm. Mum to James and Nana to Olivia and Jasper. Stepmother to Marguerite, Julia and Charlie. Funeral service to take place at 2.00pm on Tuesday 18th June at St Mary's Church, Prestbury.

Kenneth Graham MILLS

Passed away peacefully at home on the 20th of May 2024. Aged 74 years. Beloved Husband of Teresa. Loving Father of Adam and James. Funeral service to be held on the 18th of June at the Willow Chapel, Cheltenham Crematorium at 12.30. Family flowers only please but donations if desired made payable to Kate’s Home Nursing may be given on the day or paid using the link.

Sheila MORRIS (Collier)

(Collier) Passed away peacefully on Sunday 19th May 2024 at Cheltenham General Hospital, aged 77 years. Devoted wife of Allen. Loving Mother of Hazel & Kevin. Amazing Granny to Rhiannon, Daniel, Jolie & Jessami. Funeral service at St Faith's Church, Berrow on Thursday 20th June 2024 at 12 noon. Smart casual (minimal black) dress please. Family flowers only please. Anyone wishing to make a donation to be divided between The Red Horse Foundation (Stroud) and The Butterfly Garden (Cheltenham), may left in the box the back of church or by sending to Greenfields Funeral Services, Malvern Road, Staunton, Gloucester. GL19 3NZ. Tel. 01452 840460.

Raymond Frederick SIMMONDS

of Tuffley and previously Hucclecote, peacefully passed away on 29th May 2024 aged 94. Loving husband of the late Anne, father of Caroline, Ray, Chris, Simon and the late Steve. Much loved grandfather, great grandfather and father in law. A long life well lived and his later years were filled with much happiness with his partner Angela. Funeral to be held at Gloucester Crematorium on Monday 24th June at 12 noon. No black clothing please. Family flowers only. Donations to Charlie's Community Support charity may be left in the collection box after the service or sent to SC & BS Cocks Funeral Directors 59 Hucclecote Road Gloucester GL3 3TL

Beverley Samuel SWAYNE

passed away on Sunday 26th May 2024 aged 84 years old. Dad of Karen, Jonathan, Amanda and Tamara. Gramps to Sam, Arron and Joshua. Father-in-Law to Jacquline. Friend to many far and wide. You obviously thought you had annoyed enough people because you always said you were going to live to 100 years old then reassess the situation. Celebration of Bevs life will take place on Friday 21st June 2024, 3.00pm at Cheltenham Crematorium. Please wear bright colours. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Martin Grinnell Funeral Services, 1 Bewdley Street, Evesham, Worcs, WR11 4AD. Tel: 01386 422233

Bunty WALKER

Passed away peacefully on 18th May 2024, aged 86 years. Loving Wife of Dennis and friend to many. Funeral Service to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel on Wednesday 12th June at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Dog's Trust may be placed in the retiring collection or sent care of; Alexander Burn Funeral Directors, 23-24 High Street, Tewkesbury, Glos, GL20 5AL. Tel. 01684 276200

Vivian Catura WILLIAMS (nèe Holme)

(nèe Holme) Died peacefully on the 10th May 2024, aged 89 years. Widow of the late Bill Williams MBE Step Mother, Grandma and Aunt. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel at 1pm on Wednesday 19th June 2024. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired for The British Heart Foundation may be placed in the retiring collection or can be sent c/o Alexander Burn Funeral Director 11 North Street, Winchcombe, GL54 5LH Tel: 01242 604888

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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