Announcing the passing of a loved one through local news media has long been a cherished tradition. We are honored to be entrusted with sharing these significant announcements. Every notice published in our newspaper and on our website is also featured on funeral-notices.co.uk—the UK’s leading platform for death notices and memorials.
Each tribute remains online permanently, offering friends and families a lasting memorial for their loved one. This safe digital space allows people to share memories, post tributes, upload photographs, and make donations in remembrance. Every week, we pay homage to those we have lost in our community with detailed funeral notices and dedicated online tribute pages.
Below are some of the recent announcements from our region:
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Carol (Nee Cox)
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 15th May 2025, aged 86, surrounded by family. Reunited with her beloved husband, Alan. Carol was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. A celebration of her life will be held at Gloucester Crematorium on Thursday, 12th June at 12:30pm. Attendees are invited to wear a touch of yellow to honor the sunshine Carol brought to all who knew her. Family flowers only. Donations will be collected for Gloucester Charities Trust – Kimbrose Club.
Karen
Passed at North Cotswolds Community Hospital on 11th May 2025, aged 69, after a long illness. Beloved wife of William, loving mother to Louise, Edward, and Susie, and adored grandmother to thirteen grandchildren. Karen’s life reflected love, joy, and deep Christian faith. Funeral service at St Matthew’s Church, Cheltenham, Friday, 30th May 2025, at 12:00pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to benefit St Matthew’s Church Saturday Kitchen ministry and The Cotswolds View Ward at North Cotswolds Community Hospital.
Other cherished individuals remembered include:
- A devoted wife and grandmother from Westbury on Severn, 83, with a funeral on 16th June.
- A loving husband, father, and great-grandfather from Woodmancote, 84, with a service on 28th May.
- A caring wife and mother from Newnham on Severn, 79, whose funeral will be held on 23rd June.
- Stuart, reunited with his wife Ann, with a private cremation and future celebration.
- A young man from Queensland, Australia, aged 38, with a thanksgiving service in Cheltenham on 11th June.
- The former Deputy Fire Chief of Gloucestershire, aged 79, with a funeral on 13th June.
- Loved family members laid to rest with donations supporting Parkinson’s UK, Dementia UK, Cancer Research, Alzheimer’s Society, SSAFA, and other charities.
We extend our deepest sympathies to all families and friends grieving their loss. To read the latest funeral notices or to add your own tribute, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk or contact our team at 01482 908084 for assistance in creating a notice.