Announcing the passing of loved ones through local news media continues to be a valued tradition, and we are honoured by the trust placed in us to convey these important messages.
Each notice published in our newspaper and on our news website also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk, the UK’s leading platform for death notices and memorials. This ensures a lasting tribute where friends and family can continually share memories, add tributes, photographs, and make donations in honour of their loved ones.
Every week, we pay tribute to those remembered in the Gloucestershire area through their funeral notices and online tribute pages. To view the latest announcements or to add tributes, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk. Alternatively, notices can be created by contacting our helpful team at 01482 908084.
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Here is a selection of funeral notices published earlier this week in the Gloucestershire area:
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Cecilia Green, aged 96, passed away peacefully on 7th August 2026 at Elmside Care Home, Hitchin. After more than 50 years in Lampeter, Cecilia moved to be nearer her children and is survived by three of her four children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cecilia devoted many years to public service, including serving as Chairman of Ceredigion District Council, Mayor of Lampeter, and volunteering for various community organisations. Cremation is scheduled for 4th September at North Hertfordshire Crematorium, with an interment service at St Peters Church Lampeter to be arranged.
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Ann (surname not stated), who passed away on 4th August 2026 aged 85, was a loving wife, mother, and friend. Her funeral will be held at Gloucester Crematorium on 28th August, with donations collected in memory of Ann for Dementia UK.
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Ray (surname not stated), 84, passed away at home on 30th July 2026. A private burial will be held at Coney Hill Cemetery, followed by a celebration of life gathering at Gloucester Crematorium’s Tea Rooms.
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Ivor, aged 96 of Warden Hill, Cheltenham, passed away on 5th August. He was a loved husband, father, and grandfather. A celebration of his life will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium.
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Bill (surname not stated), a devoted father, grandfather and longtime community councillor, passed away recently. His funeral will be held at Gloucester Crematorium on 2nd September, with donations welcomed for the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway.
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Dawn Shephard, 65, passed away on 4th August. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, her funeral service will be held at Cheltenham Crematorium with a request for guests to avoid wearing black.
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Other beloved community members, including former mayor, council members, and cherished family figures, have also been remembered in recent notices.
To add tributes or publish a notice for a loved one, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk.
Our thoughts remain with the families and friends of all whom we have lost during this time.