Funeral Notices
Funeral Notices
Upcoming Funerals
Malcolm Gunter
21st November 2025, Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel
With a heavy heart we announce the passing of Malcolm Gunter.
Malcolm sadly passed away on 22nd October 2025 aged 78 years
A dearly loved husband of Jenny, Malcolm will be dearly missed his family and all who knew him.
A funeral service is to take place on Friday 21st November at Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel at 2:00pm
Although Malcolm did not pass away from cancer his wish would be that any donation in his memory should go to Cancer Research UK
Clive Pearce
24th November 2025, Christ Church Cheltenham
Clive Pearce
11/01/1937 – 05/11/2025
Aged 88 Years
The Pearce family are sad to announce the death of Clive on the 5th of November 2025, at Cheltenham General Hospital, after a brief illness.
Husband to his beloved late wife Anne and much-loved father of Caroline, Sally and Oliver. Brother of Nigel, and Grandfather to Elinor, Thomas, Serena and Melissa. Clive will be missed by all his family and friends. We are thankful for his long and full life.
Clive’s funeral service will take place at Christ Church, Cheltenham on Monday 24th of November at 2:00pm. If you are attending, please wear what is right for you. The family invite you to join us after the service for refreshments.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to a charity of your choice.
Enquiries to Alexander Burn, 436 High Street, Cheltenham, tel. 01242 245 350.
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
Margaret Rose Payne
17th November 2025, Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Rose Payne.
Margaret sadly passed away at Croft Springs Care Home, Cheltenham on the 22nd of October 2025.
Beloved wife of the late Jack Payne.
Loving mum to Sarah and Sally and
a wonderful grandmother and great grandmother.
Margaret will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.
A funeral service will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel
on Monday 17th of November at 11:30am.
Family Flowers Only Please.
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
Mervyn Blackwell
12th November 2025
It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Mervyn Blackwell on 28th October 2025, after a brave battle with cancer.
Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandad and friend.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A Celebration of his Life will be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel on Wednesday 12th November at 11am where all are welcome.
Please feel free to dress casually and black not necessary.
Family flowers only please. In lieu of flowers, please use the link below to make a donation to a charity close to his heart.
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
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
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.
