Announcing the passing of a loved one via local news media is a cherished tradition, and we are honoured by the trust placed in us to share these important announcements. Every notice published in our newspaper and on our news website also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk - the UK’s leading site for death notices and memorials.
Each notice remains online indefinitely, providing friends and families with a lasting tribute to their loved one. It offers a secure space to share memories, add tributes, upload photographs, and make donations in memory.
Each week, we pay homage to those remembered in our area with funeral notices and online tribute pages. To view the latest announcements, add tributes for those who have passed away locally, or to create a funeral notice yourself, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk. Alternatively, you may contact our friendly team by calling 01482 908084.
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Below is a selection of notices published earlier this week:
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Tom (of Rider Design Engineering), from Warden Hill, Cheltenham, passed away at Lilleybrook Care Home on 25th July 2026 aged 81. A Thanksgiving service will be held at Highbury Church, Oxford Street, Cheltenham at 2.15pm on Tuesday 8th September. Donations in lieu of flowers for Vale Wildlife can be made online or sent to Mason & Stokes, 54 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham GL52 6AH.
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Stuart passed away peacefully at Southmead Hospital on 1st August 2026, aged 95. Beloved husband to Anne for 72 years, and loving father to Richard, Peter, Joanna, and Sarah, with 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. His funeral service will take place at Canford Crematorium on Thursday 27th August at 12 noon. Family flowers only; donations in memory of Stuart will be collected for St Peter’s Hospice.
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Glenda (nee Sollars), after bravely facing a short illness, passed away at Sue Ryder Hospice, Leckhampton Court on 8th July 2026. A devoted mum to Robert, Marion, and Amanda, and adored grandmother and great-grandmother. A private family funeral was held on 22nd July. Donations in support of the Sue Ryder Hospice, which provided compassionate care, may be made.
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Elma of 11 Studland Drive, Prestbury, passed away at Gloucester Royal Hospital on 25th May 2026. She is survived by her son Rupert and grandchildren Matilda and Toby. A memorial service will take place at the Quaker Meeting House, Cheltenham, on Friday 28th August at 2pm. Donations for the Alzheimer’s Society are welcome.
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David (known as David) died at Cheltenham General Hospital on 21st July 2026 aged 79. Devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he will be greatly missed. The funeral service will be held at Cheltenham Crematorium, Oak Chapel on Thursday 20th August at 11am. Guests are encouraged to wear something red or shorts. Donations in lieu of flowers to P.S.P.A may be made.
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Pat passed away peacefully at Gloucester Royal Hospital on 30th July 2026 aged 85. Dear mother and grandmother whose family embraced her deeply. The funeral service will be at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel on Friday 4th September at 2.30pm. Family flowers only; donations for Dementia UK are accepted.
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Hilda died on 27th July 2026 aged 87. A loving mother whose funeral will be at Coney Hill Crematorium on Monday 24th August at 3pm. Family flowers only; donations will support the Adult Swimming Framework.
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John, formerly of Mount Pleasant Farm, Longwell Green, passed on 20th July 2026 aged 95. A respected brother and uncle. His funeral will be at St Mary’s Church, Broughton Gifford, on Tuesday 20th August at 11am with donations in his memory for St Mary’s Church and the Wiltshire Air Ambulance Appeal.
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Von (nee Nash) of Barnwood, born 1934, died July 2026. Married for 65 years to the late Allan Ernest Howard. Her funeral at Gloucester Crematorium on 18th August commemorates both their lives. Donations to Dementia UK and Parkinson’s UK are appreciated.
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Bob of Gloucester passed away on 19th July 2026, leaving behind three children. Funeral service at Gloucester Crematorium on Thursday 20th August at 2:30pm.
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Peter died peacefully on 2nd August 2026 aged 80. Loving husband and grandfather, with funeral at Gas Green Baptist Church on Monday 24th August. Guests are invited to wear Black and Gold to honour his support for Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club. Donations may be made to Sue Ryder Leckhampton Hospice or Great Ormond Street Hospital.
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Sandy passed away at home on 28th July 2026 aged 70. Known for her passion for dance and leadership at Brooklyn Dance Studio. A funeral service will be arranged, with a relaxed dress code. Donations in her memory to Sue Ryder Leckhampton are welcome.
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Andrew died on 21st July 2026 aged 52. Beloved husband and father, his funeral will be at Christ Church, Malvern Road, Cheltenham on Thursday 27th August. Donations to Cancer Research UK are invited.
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Keith passed peacefully on 2nd August 2026 aged 74. Devoted family man and steadfast friend. A celebration of life will be held at Cheltenham Crematorium on Wednesday 9th September. Donations to Cancer Research UK may be made.
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Andrew Leslie Rodgers (Andy) passed on 27th July 2026 aged 85 after a short illness. A loving husband, father, and grandfather. Funeral at Cheltenham Crematorium on Tuesday 25th August. Donations encouraged for Acorns Children’s Hospice or Kate’s Home Nursing.
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Katherine Willis died on 30th July 2026 aged 79. A dedicated professional who improved services for older people and those living with disabilities. Her life will be celebrated at Gloucester Crematorium on Tuesday 25th August, with a wake to follow.
To add your own tributes or publish a notice, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk. Our condolences go out to the families and friends who have lost their loved ones during this time.