Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk – the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams.
Every notice remains online forever providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs and make donations in memory. Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page.
To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, or to create a funeral notice yourself, click here . Alternatively, you can create a notice by calling our helpful team on 01482 908084.
Jean Gladys COX
It is with sadness the family announce that Jean passed away peacefully at Park View Care Home Gloucester on 17th December, 2024 aged 91. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday 8th January, 2025 at 11.30am at Gloucester Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired may be sent for The Dogs Trust C/O S C and B S Cocks Funeral Directors 59 Hucclecote Road, Gloucester GL3 3TL
June Rosamund GRIFFIN (Née Wood)
(Née Wood) On Wednesday 11th December, aged 80 years, June formerly of Hanham, Bristol and latterly Rhydargaeau, Carmarthen. Wife of the late Christopher and a much loved and dearly missed mother, grandmother and sister. Public funeral service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth on Thursday, 9th January at 10.45am. A link to the live stream of the service, for those unable to attend in person, is available at www.pefd.co.uk. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be made to Hywel Dda Health Charities or Cancer Research UK via www.pefd.co.uk or c/o Peter Evans Funeral Directors, Rosewood, Plashett, Laugharne, Carmarthen, SA33 4TT. Tel: 01994 427 261.
Gretl Venetia HARMER
Passed away peacefully at Gloucestershire House, aged 58 years. Much loved daughter of Charmaine and John, loving sister to Lisa and Petra, aunty to Alex and Rachael. Funeral service to take place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel at 1.30pm on Wednesday 8th January 2025. Family flowers only, donations for Leonard Cheshire Disability may be given online at www.masonandstokes.co.uk or sent c/o Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH No black – Sequins and bright colours preferred. Rest Easy Dancing Queen
Richard Newton (Dick) MARFELL
(Dick) Sadly passed away at home on Wednesday 11 December aged 99 years. A beloved husband, father, grand and great grandfather who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Service to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel on Thursday 2 January 2025 at 2.30pm. No flowers by Dick’s request but donations if desired to go to Cheltenham Animal Shelter, Gardeners Lane, Cheltenham. All enquiries c/o The Cooperative Funeralcare, Grosvenor House, 72 Lansdown Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6QL. Telephone 01242 580336.
Theresa PEREZ
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Theresa, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, who brought love and joy to so many lives. Theresa was born on 30th March 1951 and passed away peacefully at St Paul’s Residential Care Home. A funeral service to celebrate her life will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Thursday, 9th January 2025, at 10:30am. Family, friends, and all who knew Theresa are warmly invited to join us in honouring her memory and saying our goodbyes. Flowers may be sent to Beechwood Funeral Services Ltd 7a Highfield Place, Gloucester. GL4 4PB. 01452 306917.
Christine (Chrissy) SYKES
(Chrissy) Suddenly passed away on Sunday 15th December, aged 66 years. A beloved wife of Graham and a much loved mum to Julie, Maxine and Dukie. An adored nan to Kian and a treasured mother in law to Matt. Christine was also a dear sister and stepmother. Chrissy will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Service to be held at Tewkesbury Abbey on Friday 10th January at 12.30pm followed by a private committal at Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Richards Hospice, Worcester and the Midland Air Ambulance. Please wear something yellow. All enquiries C/O The Cooperative Funeralcare, Grosvenor House, 72 Lansdown Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6QL. Tel: 01242 580336
Helen WRIGHT
Helen died peacefully at Sue Ryder Hospice after a short illness on 11th December. Beloved wife of John and mother of Fiona and Jill, she will be sorely missed by all who knew her. The service will be held at Willow Chapel, Cheltenham Crematorium on Friday 3rd January at 1.45 p.m. Guests are invited to wear a dash of colour if they so wish. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation or c/o Mason and Stokes.
In Memoriams
Jenny BRIMLOW
3/3/85 – 23/12/12 Treasured memories of our darling daughter/sister Jenny Who sadly passed away 12 years ago today 23/12/24 Forever in our hearts. Now in God’s care Mum, Dad & Ade xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Joan PRITCHARD
In loving memory of my beloved wife who passed away Christmas Day 2019 so sorely missed from your loving husband Trev
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