'Gifted and Respected' Concert Pianist Among This Week’s Gloucestershire Funeral Notices

Announcing the passing of loved ones through local news media remains a valued and trusted tradition. At our publication, we are honoured to share these important announcements, providing families and friends with a lasting tribute. Each funeral notice published in our newspaper and featured on our news website also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk, the UK’s leading platform for death notices and memorials. These notices remain accessible indefinitely, offering a meaningful space for memories, tributes, photographs, and donations in remembrance.

Each week, we pay homage to those remembered in our Gloucestershire community through funeral notices and online tribute pages. To view the latest announcements, add your tributes, or submit a funeral notice, please visit our website or contact our dedicated team at 01482 908084.

Below is a selection of recent notices shared earlier this week:

Bill passed away peacefully on 12th May 2026, aged 63. Devoted father to Lazlo and Rosie, and dearly loved brother to Simon and Julian. His funeral service will be held at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel, on Monday 15th June 2026 at 10:30 am. Family flowers only; donations in Bill’s memory to Cotswold Riding for the Disabled can be made online or sent to Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH.
Jeremy, a concert pianist, piano teacher, former ABRSM examiner, and past Chairman of the Prestbury Park Model Flying Club, died peacefully at home on 7th May 2026, aged 64. Cherished for his warmth, humour, and generosity, Jeremy was a gifted and deeply respected musician whose teaching touched many lives. His funeral service will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Oak Chapel, on Thursday 4th June at 2:00 pm. Family flowers only; donations to Sue Ryder Leckhampton Hospice are welcomed.
From Hucclecote, aged 90, passed peacefully at Gloucester Royal Hospital on 16th May 2026. Beloved wife of Richard, loving mother of Stephen, and dear sister to Margaret, Betty, and Martin. Her funeral service will be at St Philip and St James Church, Hucclecote, on Friday 19th June at 1:30 pm, followed by cremation at Gloucester Crematorium. Family flowers only; donations to the British Heart Foundation are appreciated.
Jill, aged 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 8th May 2026. Beloved wife of the late Eric Dawson, and treasured grandmother and great-grandmother. Her funeral will be held at The Willow Chapel, Cheltenham Cemetery and Crematorium, on Friday 5th June at 1:30 pm. Attendees are invited to wear a splash of colour celebrating Jill’s vibrant life. Family flowers only; donations to Cancer Research UK are welcome.
Other notices include treasured community members such as Clive, Alvin Green, Alf, Sheila, Anthony, Paddy, Jack, June Hopkins, and more, each lovingly remembered by family and friends, with funeral services scheduled throughout June.

We extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends mourning these losses and honour the enduring legacies left behind.