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Bryant BAYLIFFE (Of Brockworth)
(Of Brockworth) Passed away on 29th June 2024, aged 92 years. Funeral Service to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel on Thursday 18th July at 12.30pm. Donations in memory of Bryant for St George's Church, Brockworth 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
Colin BEVERIDGE
Passed away suddenly on 16th June 2024, aged 66 years. A much loved father to Angus and Laura, father-in-law to Emma. He will be missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel at 2.30pm on Tuesday 16th July. Family flowers only, donations for British Heart Foundation may be given online at www.masonandstokes.co.uk or sent c/o Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH
Derek John (John) COLEMAN
(John) passed away after a long illness on 20th June, aged 75 years. Much loved husband of Yvonne, Loving Dad to Sue and Julie. A much loved Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Will never be forgotten. Funeral Service will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Wednesday 10th July at 11 am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu for P.S.P Association 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 all cheques payable to the chosen charity and mark them clearly as being in memory of the late Mr. Coleman)
Pauline & Norman DAVIS
Pauline passed away peacefully on 3rd June 2024, aged 91 years, followed by Norman on 21st June 2024, aged 95 years. Parents of Jane and Julie, Grandparents and Great-Grandparents. Their funeral service will take pace at Cheltenham Crematorium, Oak Chapel at 3pm on Monday 22nd July. Donations for British Heart Foundation may be given online at www.masonandstokes.co.uk or sent c/o Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH.
Eileen Elizabeth Mary DURN (Nee Satchell)
(Nee Satchell) Passed away peacefully at home on 24th June 2024. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held in St Mary's Church, Wotton under Edge, on Thursday 18th July at 1.30pm followed by Cremation at Westerleigh Crematorium. Family flowers only, any donations will be between the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK and may be left on the day. Grimes & Goscombe Funeral Directors
Maria Ann GILL
Maria passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Monday 24th June 2024, aged 63 years. A much loved and cherished mum to Emma, Sarah, Kaye, Claire and Hannah. Adored nan to Joshua, Oscar and Elodie. Funeral service takes place in the Oak Chapel at Cheltenham Crematorium on Monday 15th July 2024 at 11.00am. All those wishing to pay their respects are welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Maria for Macmillan Cancer Support can be left at the service. Enquiries to Selim Smith Funeral Directors, 74 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham, GL52 2DJ. Tel: 01242 525383.
Rose Eileen HUGHES
Of Churchdown Peacefully at home on 26th June, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of Roy, loving mother of Martin and Kevin beloved sister of Mary and Joyce, Dear mother in law and a much loved Grandma and Great Grandma Service of thanksgiving and celebration of life at St Andrews Church Station Road, Churchdown on Monday 15th July at 12noon. No flowers please donations in lieu if desired may be sent for The Church of England Childrens Society or for Cancer Research UK c/o S C and B S co*cks Funeral Directors 59, Hucclecote Road Gloucester GL3 3TL
Olive May KNIGHT
formerly of Mayhill Passed away peacefully on 23rd June at Forest Court Nursing Home aged 98 years. A much loved Mum, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral service and interment at Huntley Church on Monday 15th July at 2pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu for the Alzheimer's Society may be sent c/o Smiths Funeral Services Ltd, Furnace Lane, Newent, Glos GL18 1DD
Angela Mary LORD
Passed away suddenly on 18th June 2024, aged 85 years. Much loved mother of Leonie and Alex, Grandma of Eddie, Theo, Eliza and Laurie. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Oak Chapel at 11am on Friday 12th July 2024. Family flowers only, donations for The British Red Cross or Cheltenham Civic Society may be given online at www.masonandstokes.co.uk or sent c/o Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH
Pat PARKER
Of Whiteway, Stroud. Passed away on 23rd June 2024, aged 77 years, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife to Roger, devoted mum to Phil & Sarah and a much loved granny. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel at 10.30am on Friday 19th July. Family flowers only. Donations for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Hospice may be given online at www.masonandstokes.co.uk or sent c/o Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH
Wayne RUDDY
On 26th June, peacefully at his home in Lydney surrounded by all who loved him, Wayne, aged 65 years. Devoted dad of Ben and James, much loved partner of Claire, dearly loved by all his grandchildren and family. Funeral Service Tuesday 23rd July, 12.15pm at St. Mary's Church, Lydney prior to Private Family Cremation. Family flowers only, donations for Cancer Research UK may be sent to Philip Blatchly & Son, Regents Court, Regent Street, Lydney, Glos, GL15 5RL Tel: 01594 842877.
Susan Angela THORN
Sadly passed away on the 29th June 2024, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of Dennis. Much loved mum to Linda and Peter, mother-in-law to Simon and Amanda. Dearly loved nan to Eleanor & Ted, Adam & Emilee, Annabel and Thomas. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Requiem Mass to be held on Wednesday 24th July at 11am in St Benet's Church, Kemerton, GL20 7JE followed by a burial in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired for St Benet's Church 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
Mike WATKINS
Passed away after a long illness on 25th June, at Monkscroft Care Home, aged 84 years. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Oak Chapel at 2pm on Friday 12th July. Donations for County Air Ambulance may be given online at www.masonandstokes.co.uk Flowers may be sent c/o Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham
Edna Florence Jane WILLOX
Sadly passed away at home on Thursday 20th June aged 86 years. A Beloved Wife, Mother, Aunt, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and good friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Service to be held at St Christopher's, Church, 3 Lincoln Avenue, Cheltenham on Monday 15th July at 3:00pm. To be followed by a Remembrance Tea at the Church Hall immediately after the service, hosted by the Mothers Union. All are welcome and donations (to the MU) appreciated. Family Flowers only. Donations if desired to Sue Ryder in Edna's Memory https://www.sueryder.org/donate A Plate collection will be also be held during the service to contribute toward St Christophers Fund. All enquiries C/O The Cooperative Funeralcare, Grosvenor House, 72 Lansdown Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6QL. Tel: 01242 580336
In Memoriams
Lil HARDWICK
04-07-2016 Another sad year without you Julie, Yvonne & families
Birthday Memoriams
Tony HEWER
Birthday memories of my beloved Brother. I am blessed to have had you in my life and treasure the time we spent together. Your fun, your guidance, your selfless love will always be precious to me. Yous sister Bev
Tony HEWER
Happy birthday memories of a very dear brother; in our thoughts and prayers every day. With love, Ian and Susan, Catherine, Rachael and John.
Mo MULLEY (Cooper)
(Cooper) Always thinking of you, especially on 30th June which would have been your 53rd birthday. Best friends forever! Nikki xxx
Lional WHITMORE
Dad Gramp and GG Birthday memories for 2nd July. What we would give to see you smile To sit and talk with you a while With broken hearts we whisper low It's your birthday and we miss you so. Forever remembered forever missed. Love Phil, Sandra, Mark, Katy, Kelly and great grandchildren xxxx
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