Remembering Loved Ones: This Week's Funeral Notices in Gloucestershire

Announcing the passing of loved ones through local news media is a tradition we hold dear, 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 families and friends with a lasting tribute and a secure place to share memories, upload tributes and photographs, and make donations in memory.

Each week, we pay respect to those who have passed from our local community through funeral notices and online tribute pages. To view the latest announcements and add your own messages of remembrance, or to place a funeral notice yourself, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk or contact our helpful team on 01482 908084.

Below is a selection of notices published earlier this week:

Kenneth (L/C 45 Commando 202231) peacefully died on 21 August 2026, aged 90, at OSJCT Monkscroft Care Centre, Cheltenham. A much-loved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather, he will be deeply missed by his wife Janet, children Martin, Susan, Debbie, daughter-in-law Jackie, and all family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held at St John the Evangelist Church, Churchdown & Innsworth, on Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 12 noon. The family requests no flowers; donations in memory of Ken may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society and the British Heart Foundation. Attendees are welcome to wear comfortable attire; black is not necessary. Enquiries to Central Coop Funeral, 60a St Johns Avenue, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2BX, tel: 01452 713085.
Unnamed gentleman, who passed peacefully at home on 21 August aged 94 years. Devoted husband to the late Mavis, loving father of Alison and Claire, father-in-law to Rob and Alan, and adored grandad to Emily and Tom. The funeral service will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Tuesday 15 September at 12.30pm. Family flowers only are requested; donations to The Big Space Cancer Appeal at Cheltenham Oncology are welcome and can be sent via SC & BS Cocks Funeral Directors, 59 Hucclecote Road, Gloucester, GL3 3TL.
Unnamed gentleman died on 17 August 2026 at age 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary, a much-loved dad, grandad, and great-grandad. His funeral service will be held at Gloucester Crematorium on Thursday 17 September at 10.30am. Family flowers only; donations may be made in lieu to the Royal British Legion. Enquiries to 60a St John’s Avenue, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2BX, tel: 01452 713085.
Maureen Pamela Dandy (Pamela) passed peacefully at Tewkesbury Community Hospital on Sunday 9 August, aged 88. Survived by her husband John of 64 years, their three sons Simon, Michael and Richard, and six grandchildren. A funeral service will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Monday 14 September at 12:30pm. The family kindly requests donations to Sue Ryder and/or Marie Curie. For details contact W.S. Trenhaile Funeral Directors at [email protected].
Susan, who sadly passed at Gloucester Royal Hospital on 8 August aged 79 years. Beloved wife of Roger and mother of Claire, she will be greatly missed by family and friends. The funeral service is scheduled for Friday 11 September at 2pm at Gloucester Crematorium, Coney Hill. In line with Susan’s wishes, there will be no wake. Donation boxes will be available for those wishing to contribute in her memory, c/o Selim Smith Heron Lodge, Panswick Road, Gloucester, tel: 01452 520685.
Kath (passed August 17, 2026) aged 79, died peacefully at The Knoll Nursing Home, Gloucester. Beloved wife of Ken, devoted mother of Claire and Catherine, and cherished grandmother to Amy, James, Ellie, Amelia and George. She will be fondly remembered by her brother John, extended family, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Church, Churchdown, on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 11:00 am, followed by a cremation service for close family and friends. Family flowers only; donations if desired to Children in Need, a charity dear to Kath’s heart, may be made online at katharineholt.muchloved.com. Enquiries to 60a St John’s Avenue, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2BX, tel: 01452 713085.
Chris of Drybrook passed away peacefully at Rodley House Care Home on Tuesday 18 August 2026, aged 81. A well-known and respected cook at Marks & Spencer for 25 years, and loving wife of the late Arthur. Chris will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Her funeral service will be held at the Forest of Dean Crematorium on Thursday 17 September at 12:30pm. Family flowers only; donations for Cats Protection can be placed at the crematorium or sent to Collier & Brain Funeral Directors, The Cross, Drybrook GL17 9ED.
Lynne Davis sadly passed on 9 August 2026 at age 71. Loving mother to Colin, Paul, Ricky and Fay, she will be greatly missed. Her funeral will be held at the Oak Chapel, Cheltenham Crematorium, on Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 2pm. Flowers are welcome, with donations in memory made to the RSPCA.
Bill, formerly of Bridgend, Stonehouse and partner/director of Stroud Instruments Ltd, passed peacefully on Thursday 20 August 2026 aged 95. Reunited with his beloved wife Ann, he was a much-loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Service at Gloucester Crematorium will be on Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 12 noon. Donations to Cancer Research UK may be sent via Allen-White Funeral Directors, King’s Stanley, Gloucestershire.
Marlene, a former nurse at Holly House, Coney Hill, passed after a long illness at Cheltenham General Hospital on 25 August 2026 aged 77. Beloved wife of the late Chas, loving mother to David and Amanda, and sister to Paul, Debbie and Sharon. Her funeral service will be at Gloucester Cemetery Chapel on Thursday 10 September at 10.30am, followed by interment. Family flowers only, with donations welcomed for MIND or the Longfield Hospice in Minchinhampton. Enquiries to Beechwood Funeral Services Ltd, Gloucester.
David “Woody” died peacefully at home on 25 August aged 86, surrounded by family. Beloved husband to Liza, father to Hettie, George and Matt, and grandfather of Mabel, Gil, Adelaide and Patrick.
Unnamed gentleman, died on 10 August after a long illness, remembered with great affection by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Pat of Woodlands, Crippets Lane, passed peacefully at home on 3 August 2026. Funeral to be held at Holy Trinity Church, Badgeworth on Thursday 24 September at 2pm. Family flowers only; donations to Children with Cancer may be made online or sent via Mason & Stokes, Cheltenham.
Tony passed peacefully on 22 August at Millbrook Lodge, aged 83. Beloved husband to Jill, devoted father to Mark, Matthew, David and John, and cherished grandfather to Beth, George, Lewis, Morgan, Emily, Charlotte, William, Sophie, Ashley and Toby. His funeral service will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Friday 18 September at 2pm. Family flowers only; donations in lieu to Dementia UK may be made online. Enquiries to Goodwins Funeral Directors, Gloucester.

We also remember cherished memories of Rosemarie, who passed away on 6 September 2024, and a birthday remembrance for Terry on 9 September.

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Our thoughts remain with the families and friends of all those we have lost during this time.

Remembering Loved Ones: This Week’s Funeral Notices in Gloucestershire