Funeral Notices
Funeral Notices
Upcoming Funerals
Yvonne Hawkins
5th August 2025
Passed away on 19th June 2025, aged 70 years.
Much loved Wife of the late Paul Hawkins, sister in law to David and Jonathon and cousin to Michael.
She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral Service to take place at Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel on Tuesday 5th August at 1 pm.
Donations, if desired, for Cure Myotonic Dystrophy may be given online, using the donate here button below or placed in the retiring collection after the service.
Lynne Jane Sutton
6th August 2025, Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel
With a heavy heart we announce the passing of Lynne Jane Sutton
Who passed away on Saturday 5th July 2025
Beloved wife to Bobby, Dearly loved mother to Alison and Michael.
Treasured Nan to Tilly and Tommy
A funeral service will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Oak chapel
On Wednesday 6th August at 11.00am
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers are warmly welcomed and will go to benefit to Great Ormand Street
Hospital. These maybe placed in the collection box following the service or made online.
William James Perry (Jim)
7th August 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William James Perry (Jim), aged 78, who passed away peacefully on the 15 July 2025 at home in Cheltenham.
A beloved husband, adored dad, cherished brother and amazing grandad.
Always Loving – Always Loved.
The funeral service will be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel on Thursday 7th August at 11am.
Donations in lieu of flowers for the RNLI
may be left online, in the retiring collection or can be sent care of:
Alexander Burn Funeral Directors
436 High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JA
Lee Warren Kent "Sifu"
8th August 2025
“Founder of Chi Wai Family Martial Arts”
Sadly passed away at home on the 3rd July 2025.
Aged 53 years.
Much loved husband of Lisa.
Devoted and proud dad of Beth and Soph and grampy of baby bean.
A loving brother to Steve, Shane, Jason and Barry.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A celebration of Lee’s life will be held at
Christ Church, Cheltenham, GL50 2JH
on Friday 8th August at 11am.
Dress code is black and red or a Chi Wai uniform.
Family flowers only.
Donations in lieu, if desired for
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court
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
Maurice Sidney Jones
19th August 2025
Sadly passed away on the 30th July 2025, aged 84 years.
Loving husband of the late Marlene, he will be greatly missed by his children Mark, Lisa, Gary and partners, also his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his sister Barbara.
Funeral service to be held at
Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel
at 1.30pm on
Tuesday 19th August.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired for the
RNIB or RMA – The Royal Marines Charity
may be left online, 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
Recent Funerals
Andrew Charles Walker
1st August 2025
Former Parish Councillor
Sadly passed away on the 3rd July 2025, aged 58 years.
Beloved husband, father, guppy, son and brother.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral service to be held on Friday 1st August 2025
at 2pm in
Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel.
No flowers please, donations in lieu for the
British Royal Legion
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
Anthony Jordan
1st August 2025
Passed away on 1st July 2025, aged 90 years.
Funeral Service to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel on Friday 1st August at 1pm.
Donations in lieu of flowers for Cancer Research UK or Alzheimer’s Society may be given using the donate buttons below.
Maureen Puxty
31st July 2025
Passed away on 4th July 2025, aged 84 years.
Funeral Service to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel on Thursday 31st July at 1.30pm.
Donations in lieu of flowers for NHS Blood and Transplant fund may be given using the link below.
Ian Douglas Whitehouse "Spot"
30th July 2025, Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel
Ian sadly passed away in Cheltenham General Hospital on the 4th of July 2025, aged 62 years.
Loving husband, brother, colleague and friend.
Ian will be deeply missed by all his family and those who knew him.
A funeral service will take place on Wednesday 30th of July 2025 at Cheltenham Crematorium, Oak Chapel at 11:00am.
Family Flowers only please.
Donations are gratefully welcomed and will go to benefit the blood cancer charity LINC.
These can be left in the retiring collection box following the service or made online.
Ray Jackson
30th July 2025
Passed away peacefully at home on 13th July 2025, aged 75 years.
A much loved husband to Cheryl, father to Nicola & Michael, father-in-law to Simon & Sue and grandad to Darcy.
Funeral to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium, Oak Chapel on Wednesday 30th July at 1pm
Family flowers only, donations for Sue Ryder (to go towards Hospice at Home) and Cheltenham & Gloucester Hospitals Charity to go towards FOCUS which provides patient support, from cancer diagnosis, during and beyond treatment.
Donations may be placed in retiring collection or placed online using the donate here button below.
David James Long
29th July 2025
Formerly of Andoversford, Bishop’s Cleeve & Prestbury.
Passed away peacefully on the 27th June 2025.
Aged 88 years.
Cherished son of the late Victor and Frances.
Brother of the late Josephine and uncle to Lesley.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A funeral service will be held on
Tuesday 29th July 2025
at 11am in
St Michael & All Angels Church, Bishop’s Cleeve.
Flowers welcome.
Donations if desired in memory of David can be made to a charity of your choice.
Alexander Burn Funeral Directors
22 Church Road, Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8LR. Tel. 01242 673300
