Funeral Notices
Funeral Notices
Upcoming Funerals
Harry Dunsford
20th January 2025
Passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle, which he fought like a gentleman, aged 95 years.
Much loved husband of the beloved late Rosemary.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral to take place at
St Michael and All Angels Church, Bishop’s Cleeve on Monday 20th January at 11.30am.
Donations, in lieu of flowers please, for
Sue Ryder Hospice can be left in the retiring collection,
made online or sent care of
Alexander Burn Funeral Directors
22 Church Road, Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8LR. Tel. 01242 673300
Andrew James Parfitt
23rd January 2025
Sadly passed away on the 31st December 2024, aged 42 years.
A loving gentle son of Lynda & Derek.
Much loved brother of Karen, Clair and Neil.
Wonderful uncle to Anna and Philip.
He will be greatly missed be his family and friends.
A funeral service will be held on
Thursday 23rd January 2025
at 10am in
Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired for
Cheltenham Open Door
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
Iris Marion Hart
23rd January 2025, Cheltenham Cemetery & Crematorium
Iris sadly passed away in St Faith’s nursing home on 20th December 2024 aged 90 Years.
A Funeral service is to take place at Cheltenham Cemetery & Crematorium on Thursday 23rd January at 12:00pm in the Oak Chapel.
Anne Margaret Sutton
28th January 2025, Cheltenham Crematorium
Anne Magaret Sutton of Tewkesbury sadly passed away on the 18th December 2024, aged 95 Years.
Anne will be deeply missed by all her family.
A funeral service will take place for Anne at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel on Tuesday 28th of January at 12:30pm.
Family Flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers will go to benefit Dementia UK & Carer’s UK. These can be left in the retiring donations box at the end of the service or through the Alexander Burn Funeral Directors website.
Michael Francis Fairbairn
28th January 2025
Sadly passed away on the 30th December 2024, aged 89 years.
A loving husband, father and grampy
he will be greatly missed by
his family and many friends.
A celebration of Michael’s life will be held on
Tuesday 28th January 2025
at 12 noon in
Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired for the
World Wildlife Fund
WWF UK
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
Sandra Yvonne Xipolia (nee Raper)
29th January 2025, Cheltenham Crematorium
Passed away peacefully in Cheltenham General Hospital on the 30th of December 2024, aged 68.
Proud mother of Anthi, much loved sister of Jaqueline and godmother Sandra Soo to Isobelle.
Funny, mischievous and loyal, she loved to laugh (especially at her own stories) and will be greatly missed by family and friends.
A funeral service will take place for Sandra at Cheltenham Crematorium on Wednesday 29th of January at 1:30pm in the Willow Chapel.
Recent Funerals
Raymond Hornsby
17th January 2025
Sadly passed away on the 25th December 2024, aged 94 years.
A loving father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral service to be held on
Friday 17th January 2025
at 1.30pm in
Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired for the
North East RNLI
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
Brian (Fred) John Campbell
17th January 2025
Sadly passed away on the 20th December 2024, aged 80 years.
A funeral service for Brian (also known widely as Fred) will be held on Friday 17th January 2025
at 12 noon in
Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired for
MNDA (Motor Neurone Disease Association)
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
Telephone: 01242 673300
Nick Gaze
17th January 2025, Tewkesbury Abbey
A dearly loved partner, brother, and friend.
Nick, sadly passed away in the John Radcliffe University Hospital, Oxford on the 15th of November 2024.
Nick will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A funeral service will take place for Nick at Tewkesbury Abbey on Friday 17th of
January at 11:00am. A reception to follow the service will be held at Watson Hall.
Donations in memory of Nick are gratefully received and will go to benefit The
Scottish Terrier Rescue Charity. These can be left in the retiring donations box at the end
of the service or sent directly to Alexander Burn Funeral Directors
Eric Ball
16th January 2025, Cheltenham Crematorium
Eric sadly passed away on the 31st December 2024, aged 94 years.
A loving husband to Carol, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A celebration of Eric’s life will be held on Thursday 16th January 2025 at 11am in Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Cancer Research UK
Kenneth Raymond Tucker "Ken"
15th January 2025, St Michael and All Angels Church, Bishop's Cleeve
Sadly passed away on the 19th December 2024, aged 82 years.
He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
A celebration of Ken’s life will be held on
Wednesday 15th January 2025
at 11.30am in
St Michael and All Angels Church, Bishop’s Cleeve.
Donations in memory of Ken for the
Heptology & Liver unit at Gloucester Royal Hospital
Cheltenham & Gloucester Hospital Charity
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
John Antony Flood
14th January 2025
Sadly passed away on the 26th December 2024.
Aged 90 years.
Much loved husband of Anita.
A gentle, dependable loving dad to Pete and Sue.
Father-in-law to Vanessa & Phil.
A wonderful grandpa to Will, Kath, Soph, Arch & Freds.
A great-grandpa to George.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A celebration of John’s life will be held on
Tuesday 14th January 2025
at 2pm in
Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired for the
British Heart Foundation
may be left online, or left 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
