Funeral Notices
Funeral Notices
Upcoming Funerals
Sue Gilder
17th March 2026, Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel
Sue Gilder of Cheltenham passed away on 17th of February 2026
Aged 80 years.
Much Loved Wife to Robin (Bob)
Devoted Mum to Claire, Becky & James
Beloved Granny, Nanny & Granny Sue to her Grandchildren,
Jess, Sam, Josh, Liam, Oscar, Dexter & Charley.
Sue will be deeply missed by all her family and all who knew her.
Funeral service to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel
on Tuesday 17th of March at 11:30am.
Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Sue, in lieu of flowers, for Alzheimer’s Research UK, may be sent c/o Alexander Burn Funeral Directors 436 High Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JA.
Keith Newbury
18th March 2026
Died peacefully in hospital on the 24th February 2026, aged 82 years.
Beloved husband of Sally.
Much loved father of Catherine and Lorraine.
Father-in-law to Chris.
Amazing grandad to Ethan, Aaron and Isaac.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A celebration of Keith’s life will be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel
on Wednesday 18th March at 2.30pm.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired for
Lets Talk Well
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
Dr Michael David Moore
18th March 2026, Forest of Dean Crematorium
Dr Michael Moore of Innsworth, Gloucester passed away on 22nd of February 2026, aged 70 years.
Much Loved Husband, Father, and Papa.
Michael will be deeply missed by all his family and all who knew him.
Funeral service to be held at Forest of Dean Crematorium on Wednesday 18th of March at 12:30pm.
Guests are warmly invited to join the family at the Gupshill Manor, Tewkesbury following the service.
Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Michael, in lieu of flowers, for The Big Space Cancer Appeal run by Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals Charity may be made via the link alternatively they may be sent c/o Alexander Burn Funeral Directors 436 High Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JA.
Lilian Joan Barnett
20th March 2026
‘Joan’
Ex Smith’s industries
Passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family after a short illness on 18th February 2026, aged 77 years.
Joan will be sadly missed by all her friends and family.
Funeral Service to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel on Friday 20th March at 12 noon.
Please come dressed as you feel most comfortable.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Cheltenham Animal Shelter may be placed in the retiring collection or given online using the donate here button below.
Recent Funerals
Frederick Charles Allman Hampshire
Cheltenham
Frederick Hampshire of Gotherington passed away on 15th of February 2026, aged 33 years.
Frederick will be deeply missed by all his family and all who knew him.
A private family funeral is to take place in Cheltenham.
Donations in memory of Frederick, are warmly welcomed for The Dogs Trust and may be sent c/o Alexander Burn Funeral Directors 436 High Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JA.
Maureen 'Mo' Simmonds
9th March 2026, Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel
Maureen Simmonds (Mo) of Tewkesbury passed away peacefully on 19th of February 2026 after a bravely fought battle, aged 78 years. Much loved Wife of Keith, Sister of Jennifer, Mum to Katherine and Nanna to Freddie.
Funeral service to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel on Monday 9th of March at 12:00 noon.
Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Mo, in lieu of flowers, for Tewkesbury Hospital League of Friends or FOCUS (Oncology at Cheltenham General Hospital) may be sent c/o Alexander Burn Funeral Directors 23-24, High Street, Tewkesbury GL20 5AL.
Valerie Mary Gregory
6th March 2026, Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel
Valarie passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on 7th February 2026 aged 88 years.
Valerie will be sadly missed by all her family and friends
Funeral Service to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel on Friday 6th March at 2pm.
No flowers by request please.
Donations in lieu of flowers for Happy Doggo may be placed in the retiring collection or sent c/o Alexander Burn Funeral Directors Cheltenham.
Glynis Deighton
5th March 2026, Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel
Glynis Deighton of Cheltenham passed away on 21st of January 2026, aged 72 years.
Much Loved Wife, Sister, Mum and Grandmother.
Glynis will be deeply missed by all her family and all who knew her.
Funeral service to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel on Thursday 5th of March at 11:00am.
Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Glynis, in lieu of flowers, for The Donkey Sanctuary may be sent c/o Alexander Burn Funeral Directors 436 High Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JA.
Ian Keith Watkins
5th March 2026, Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel
Ian Keith Watkins of Cheltenham passed away at home on 3rd of February 2026
Aged 84 years.
Ian will be deeply missed by all his family and all who knew him.
Funeral service to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel
on Thursday 5th of March at 14:30.
Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ian, in lieu of flowers, for LINC may be sent c/o Alexander Burn Funeral Directors 436 High Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JA.
George Bennett Walker
4th March 2026
Sadly passed away at home on the 13th February 2026, aged 90 years.
Reunited with his beloved late Wife Meg.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A celebration of George’s life will be held at
Cheltenham Crematorium Oak on
Wednesday 4th March at 12 noon.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired for
Alzheimer’s Research UK
may be left online, or in the retiring collection or can be sent care of:
Alexander Burn Funeral Directors
436 High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JA
Telephone: 01242 245350
