Gloucestershire death notices and funeral announcements made in the last week

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Pamela Anne (Pam) BICK

Pam [Formerly Gallop / White] 07.12.1956 - 12.04.2024 of Middleyard, King's Stanley Passed peacefully at home on Friday 12th April 2024, aged 67 years. Loving Mum, Granny and Sister. Dearly missed by her loving family. A Service of Thanksgiving to take place at St. John the Baptist Church, Elmore on Thursday 16th May 2024 at 11:00am. Donations, if desired, may be sent for ‘Gloucestershire Health and Care Foundation Trust Charity’ c/o Allen-White Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822 409.

Tanya Gillian DAVIES (Bridgman)

(Bridgman) Died peacefully on 30th April 2024. Much loved Wife of Paul & family; Matthew, Annabel, Hebe & Edgar; Natasha, Dan, Gavin & Hudson. Who will be sadly missed. Memorial service in celebration of Tanya Davies will take place on Tuesday 28th May at The Memorial Woodlands at 10:45am. Family flowers, donations in Tanya's memory may be made to St Peters Hospice c/o F Woodruff Funeral Services, 192 Badminton Road, Coalpit Heath, BS36 2SX.

Valentine Ernest George (Dixie) DIX

(Dixie) Valentine Ernest George Dix, lovingly known as 'Vally', 'Dixie' and 'Gramps' to many, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on 11th April 2024, aged 79 years. Valentine was a loving Father to Kirsty, Kerry and Tracye, Father in law to Tony and Dean and beloved Grandfather to 11 Grandchildren. Valentine was also a dear Great Grandfather to 2 Great Grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all. Please meet for the service at the Willow Chapel, Cheltenham Crematorium, Bouncers Lane, Cheltenham on Wednesday 15th May at 3.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer's Society Charity. All enquiries c/o Co-operative Funeralcare - Cheltenham 72 Lansdown Road, Cheltenham GL51 6QL Tel: 01242 580336

John Albert FISHER

Sadly passed away on the 24th April 2024, aged 97 years. Much loved Husband of the late Barbara. Loving Dad to Stephen and Peter. Father-in-law of Jane and Briggette. Wonderful Grandad to John and Ruth, Stephen and Paula. Great Grandad to Nahum, Izzy, Dylan and Jamie. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel on Wednesday 29th May at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for the Cotswold Warden Service and Sue Ryder Hospice 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

Betty HAWKES

Passed away peacefully at Castlemead Court Care Home, Newport Pagnell on Wednesday 24th April 2024 aged 96 years. Dearly loved Wife to the late Douglas, much loved Mother to Jane and the late Philip, Mother-in-law to Tanya. The funeral service will take place at Tewkesbury Abbey on Thursday 16th May 2024 at 1.30pm followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only, donations if desired for SCOPE may be sent c/o B Sweet & Sons Funeral Directors 12a Oldbury Road Tewkesbury GL20 5LZ 01684 293180.

Annette LORD

Annette Lord passed away at home on 27th April 2024, aged 76 after a long and brave fight against cancer. Annette will be sadly missed by her partner of 40 years David Pottinger and sons Keith and John. The funeral service will be held at Gloucester Crematorium on 16th May 11.30am Family flowers only, donations in lieu to The Brain Tumour Charity may be left in the collection box after the service or sent c/o SC and BS Cocks Funeral Directors 59, Hucclecote Road, Gloucester, GL3 3TL

Eileen Winifred MESSENGER

Dear wife of Michael, passed away on the 5th April 2024, aged 87 years. Funeral service will take place at St. John's Church, Elkstone on Tuesday 21st May at 1.30pm. Family flowers only. Enquiries to W. S. Trenhaile Funeral Directors, Apostle House, 175 London Road, Cheltenham, Glos. GL52 6HN.

Keith TYLER

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 27th April, aged 88 years. Husband of the late Rene, Father to Kevin and Chris. A much loved Father-in-law, Grampy and Great-Grampy. Funeral service to take place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel at 12.30pm on Monday 20th May. Family flowers only, donations for Parkinson's UK may be given online at www.masonandstokes.co.uk or sent c/o Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH

Valerie WHITEHEAD (Née Lawrence)

(Née Lawrence) Passed away peacefully after a long illness on 3rd May aged 83 years. Much loved Wife of Harvey, Mother of David and Anthony, Grandmother of Jane and Matthew and Great Grandmother of Finley. Funeral will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel on Wednesday 22nd May at 2.30pm. Colourful clothing welcome. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Windsor Street Care Centre, Blenheim Household (cheques made payable to Windsor St Care Centre Amenity Fund) may be left in the chapel or sent care of Alexander Burn Funeral Directors 22 Church Road, Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8LR. Tel. 01242 673300

Birthday Memoriams

George HARDWICK

Heavenly birthday wishes Dad. Love Julie, Yvonne & families.

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