Funeral Notices
Funeral Notices
Upcoming Funerals
David Frazer Soutter
1st June 2026, Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel
Born and raised in Birmingham and long time resident of Cirencester, Gloucestershire. David passed away peacefully at home on 25th April 2026, aged 88.
Very much loved, he will be greatly missed by wife Joyce, daughters Joanna and Lucy and all his family and many friends.
David spent almost 4 decades as a dentist in Cirencester and met many people through his sporting interests, in particular rugby, golf, squash and tennis.
The service will be held at Cheltenham Crematorium at 12pm on Monday, 1st June followed by a Celebration of Life at Cheltenham Tigers RFC. All funeral enquiries to Alexander Burn, 436 High Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JA.
Sheila Gwendoline Henderson
1st June 2026, Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel
Sheila of Brockworth, Gloucestershire passed away on 9th of May 2026, Aged 86 years.
Devoted Wife to the late Gordon.
Beloved Mum to Karen, Paul, Julie & Stephen.
Wonderful Gran to Chris, Tom, Rich & Mike.
Much Loved Great-Grandmother to Harrison, Noah & Lucas.
Sheila will be deeply missed by all her family and all who knew her.
Funeral service to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel on Monday 1st of June at 11:00am.
Please wear comfortable clothing with a nod to Sheila’s favourite colour, green, where possible.
Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Sheila, in lieu of flowers, for The British Heart Foundation, may be sent c/o Alexander Burn Funeral Directors, 436 High Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JA.
Recent Funerals
Daniel Geraint Thomas
29th May 2026
assed away suddenly, aged 51 years.
Loving Son, Father, Brother, Uncle and good friend to many.
A Celebration of Daniel’s Life will be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel on Friday 29th May at 2pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for British Heart Foundation may be placed in the retiring collection after the service or given using the donate here button below.
Ann Marcia Fairbairn
29th May 2026
A service to honour Ann will be held at St Margaret of Antioch Church, Alderton
on Friday 29th May at 12 noon.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired for Birmingham Children’s Hospital
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 GL52 8LR. Telephone: 01242 673300
Graham Richard Williams
22nd May 2026
Passed away on 18th April 2026. Cherished husband of Patricia. Loving father and grandfather.
A Celebration of Life service will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel on Friday 22nd May at 12 noon.
All welcome.
Family flowers only please by request but donations in Graham’s memory for Alzheimer’s Research UK may be placed in the retiring collection after the service or given online using the donate here button below.
Kenneth John Watkins
15th May 2026, Cheltenham Crematorium – Willow Chapel
Kenneth passed away on 21st of April 2026 at home surrounded by his family.
Aged 90 years.
Much Loved Husband, Father, and Grandfather.
Kenneth will be deeply missed by all his family and all who knew him.
Funeral service to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel
on Friday 15th of May at 11:30am.
Please wear some bright, colourful socks as Kenneth often did.
Donations in memory of Kenneth, in lieu of flowers, for Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital may be sent c/o Alexander Burn Funeral Directors 436 High Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JA.
Christopher David Powis
11th May 2026, Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel
Christopher David Powis, sadly passed away on 20 April 2026, aged 68 Years.
Dearly loved and missed by all his family.
Cremation service to take place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel on Monday 11th May at 1:30pm.
Family flowers only by request.
Donations in memory of Christopher in lieu of flowers are gratefully received and will go to benefit the Living With COPD Charity.
These can be left in the retiring donation box at the end of the service or sent c/o Alexander Burn Funeral Directors , 436 High Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3JA.
Trevor Cook
11th May 2026
Sadly passed away on 24th April 2026, aged 93 years.
Funeral Service to take place at St John the Baptist Church, Oxenton on Monday 11th May at 12 noon.
Donations in memory of Trevor for Midlands Air Ambulance may be placed in the retiring collection after the service or given using the donate here link below.