Funeral Notices
Funeral Notices
Upcoming Funerals
Gladys Helen (Glad/Helen) JONES Nèe Joynes
5th November 2025
A loving and caring wife of her late husband John.
A much loved Mum of Sharon and the late Adam.
Respected Mother-in-law of David.
Proud Granny Glad to John and Fred.
Last surviving loving Sister of nine,
Sister-in-law and Aunt, who will be
greatly missed by her family and friends.
A special thank you to Margaret and Rose
for their wonderful friendships over very many years.
Also, grateful thanks for the loving care
shown to Helen by Amy, Kelly and Lisa
over the last few years and latterly
all the staff on Coln ward, Cirencester Hospital.
The funeral service will be held at
Highbury Congregational Church, GL52 6DT
on Wednesday 5th November 2025
at 11am.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired, are gratefully received and will go to benefit the
Multiple Sclerosis Society
which may be left in the retiring collection or
can be sent care of
Alexander Burn Funeral Directors
22 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve,
Cheltenham GL52 8LR
Tel: 01242 673300
Albert Richard Greenway "Dick"
7th November 2025
Sadly passed away on the 3rd October 2025, aged 96 years.
Much loved husband of Jean for 73 years.
Loving dad of Rich, Anne and Mike.
Father-in-law of Yasmin and Sandy.
A wonderful granddad to Kelly, Lauren, Jon, Jamie, Shannon,
Lily, Daisy and the late Poppy and a great-granddad of six.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A service to remember Dick will be held at
Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel
on Friday 7th November 2025
at 12.30pm.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if deaired for
Sue Ryder
may be left online or in the retiring collection or can be sent care of
Alexander Burn Funeral Directors
22 Church Road, Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8LR. Tel. 01242 673300
Myrtle Patricia Shakespeare "MICKY"
13th November 2025
Sadly passed away on the 25th October 2025, aged 79 years.
A wonderful Wife of Mike.
Loving Mum to Mike, Helen and Lorna.
A one of a kind fantastic Nanny to Kayleigh, Thomas, Charlotte and Finlay.
Great Nan-Nan to Zachary, Beatrix and Bonnie.
Sister to Heather, Carol, Bobby, Christine and the late Lizzy.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
A celebration of Micky’s life will be held at
Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel
on Thursday 13th November 2025
at 11.30am.
No flowers please, donations in lieu if desired for
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court
and
MacMillan Cancer Support
may be left online, or in the retiring collection or can be sent care of:
Alexander Burn Funeral Directors
22 Church Road, Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8LR. Tel. 01242 673300
David Alan Dudson Lee
26th November 2025, Gloucester Crematorium
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David.
David sadly passed away at home on the 7th of October 2025 aged 85 Years.
Beloved husband to Mary.
Loving father of Karen and the late Michella.
Stepfather to Martin, Kevin, Steven and the late Carol.
Grandfather to Lee, Gemma, Laura, Sarah, Emma, Ryan,
Aaron, Shaun, Kirsty, Kerry, Lee, Hayden, Amy & Robert.
David will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.
A funeral service will take place at Gloucester Crematorium,
on Wednesday 26th of November at 2:00pm.
Flowers welcomed.
Recent Funerals
Brenda Wilson (Née Price)
31st October 2025
Passed away on 7th October 2025, aged 81 years.
Funeral Service to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel on Friday 31st October at 2pm.
No flowers by request please, donations in lieu to RNIB and Lillian Faithful Care may be left using the donate here button below.
Irene Kathleen JOBSON
29th October 2025, Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel
Irene sadly passed away in the Sue Ryder Leckhampton Hospice on the 5th October 2025.
Beloved wife of Allen, devoted mother to Gary and Peter and Nana to Granddaughter Leah also friend to many. She will be missed by all.
Funeral service to take place in the Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel on Wednesday 29th October at 11am.
Donations in lieu of flowers to either the Motor Neurone Disease Association or Sue Ryder Leckhampton Hospice may be sent c/o
Alexander Burn Funeral Directors, 436 High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JA. Enquiries Tel: 01242 245350.
Robin Michael Willcox
24th October 2025
Died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on 3rd October 2025, aged 67 years.
A much loved husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Rob served with Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service with honour.
Rob will be sadly missed.
Funeral Service to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel on Friday 24th October. Please arrive for 12.30pm to be seated for the service to start at 12.45pm.
No flowers by request please, donations in lieu for Swaledale Mountain Rescue Team may be given used the donation button below.
Christine Hancox
20th October 2025
Passed away peacefully at home with her family on 2nd October 2025 aged 82 years
Much loved Wife of Brian
Treasured Mother to: Nigel, Kevin, and Vicky
Mother-in-Law to: Louisa, Michelle, and Keith.
Loving Grandma to: Luke, Ben Sam, Tom, Dan, Jack, Ed, George, Harry, Jessie, and Alice
Great Grandma to: Jonah, Beau, and Daphne
The Funeral will take place at the Oak Chapel, Cheltenham Crematorium on Monday 20th October 2025 at 11 am.
If you are unable to attend you are welcome to join via webcast using the following details or by clicking the view webcast link below.
Website https://watch.obitus.com
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No flowers please by request, but donations in memory of Christine for Kate’s Home Nursing may be given using the donate here button below.
Vanessa Ann McCormick
17th October 2025, St Michael's Church 12 noon
Vanessa sadly passed away on 18th September 2025, aged 61 years.
A beloved wife to Marcus.
A beautiful mother to Charlotte, Sophie & Ryan and their partners,
Andrew, John and Alice.
A wonderful grandmother to Marni, Sienna, Dolcie-Ann, Percy, Peggy and Jesse.
A cherished great grandmother to Frankie.
A friend to many, Vanessa will be deeply missed by all her family and all who knew her.
A funeral service will take place on Friday 17th October 2025 at St Michael’s Church, 1 Severn Road, Whaddon, Cheltenham GL52 5QA.
The service will begin at 12 noon.
A private family cremation is to take place after the celebration of Vanessa’s Life.
Vanessa loved flowers and saw beauty it bright colours.
Please feel free to bring flowers or send flowers c/o Alexander Burn Funeral Directors, Cheltenham.
Alison Marjory Entwistle
16th October 2025
Passed away peacefully on 16th September 2025 aged 79 years.
Beloved wife of Mick and sister to Christine
Funeral service to be held on Thursday 16th October 2025 at the Willow Chapel, Cheltenham Crematorium at 2.30pm
All friends welcome.
If you are unable to attend you are welcome to join via webcast using the following details or by clicking the view webcast link below.
Website https://watch.obitus.com
Username zazo6017
Pin 772643
No flowers by request please but donations in Alison’s memory for Dementia UK and Cancer Research UK can be made using the donate buttons below.
