Funeral Notices
Funeral Notices
Upcoming Funerals
Bridie Fisher
18th July 2025
Of Winchcombe
Bridie died at home surrounded by her loving family on the 19th of June 2025 aged 88 years.
Devoted wife to Les. Adoring mother to Carol and Gary. Much loved mother in-law to Kevin and Sharon. Precious grandmother to Natalie, Rebecca, Shaun, Molly and Niall. Treasured great grandmother to Leo, Corey, Brody and Landon.
Bridie lived a life of love, fun and caring that touched so many people’s lives and we will all miss her deeply. A funeral service will take place on Friday 18th July 2025 at St Nicholas’s Catholic Church, Winchcombe at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please, however donations in lieu of flowers are gratefully welcomed and will benefit Dementia UK and Kate’s Nurses whose care, kindness and support to Bridie and her family was much appreciated.
Donations can be placed in the retiring collection after the service or through the donate here button below.
Judith Valerie Mobley
18th July 2025
Sadly passed away on the 21st June 2025.
Aged 81 years.
Beloved wife of the late David Mobley.
A much loved sister, stepmother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.
A service to celebrate Judy’s life will be held on
Friday 18th July at 2pm in
Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired for
Kidney Research UK
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
PC Ian James Minett
21st July 2025, Tewkesbury Abbey
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ian.
Police Constable in Gloucestershire Constabulary, died suddenly whilst on duty, on 21st June, aged 38 years.
A much-loved son, brother, uncle, colleague, and friend. Ian will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Ian’s family have requested in “honour” of Ian`s bad taste in shirts, those who wish to wear brightly coloured, or patterned shirts at the wake, can do so.
Funeral service to be held at Tewkesbury Abbey at 11am on Monday 21st July 2025.
Donations in lieu of flowers for the British Heart Foundation may be given via www.alexanderburn.com, placed in the retiring collection at the service, or sent c/o Alexander Burn Funeral Directors, 436 High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JA.
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.
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
Recent Funerals
Peter William Sillwood
23rd June 2025, St Peter's Church, Winchcombe
Passed on 29th May 2025 at Sue Ryder Hospice.
Loving husband to Anne, Father to Michael and Steven.
A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Monday 23rd June in St Peter’s Church, Winchcombe at 2pm followed by a wake at Naunton Downs Golf Club.
All welcome, smart dress code please.
Anne would be grateful if you could please let Michael know if you can attend by emailing him at michaelsillwood@hotmail.com.
No flowers please by family request but if you would like to donate in Peter’s name to his chosen charity, Sue Ryder Hospice. Donations can be made using the link below.
Noreen McNabb
17th June 2025, The Vale Crematorium
Noreen sadly passed away on 12th of May 2025, aged 91 years.
Noreen will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.
A funeral service will take place on Tuesday 17th of June 2025 at The Vale Crematorium at 14:00.
Family Flowers only please.
Donations are gratefully welcomed and will go to
benefit St Richard’s Hospice.
These can be left in the retiring collection box following the service or made online
Maurice Henry Le Ray
11th June 2025
Sadly passed away at home on the 27th May 2025, aged 88 years.
Much loved husband to Ruth for 62 years.
A proud and loving dad to Nicholas and Miles and grandfather to Lola, Matilda, Amelia, Niamh and Alfie.
He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and work colleagues.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday 11th June 2025
at 11am in Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired for
SSAFA
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
Yvonne Theyer known as Evie
5th June 2025, Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Evie.
Evie sadly passed away at home on the 14th of May 2025 aged 86 years.
Beloved mother, grandmother & great-grandmother.
Evie will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.
A funeral service will take place for Evie at Cheltenham Crematorium
on Thursday 5th of June at 11:00am in the Oak Chapel.
Flowers welcome.
Christopher Ian Aitken
4th June 2025, Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel
Christopher sadly passed away on 6th of May 2025, aged 79 years.
A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother.
A friend to many, Christopher will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.
A funeral service will take place on Wednesday 4th of June 2025 at Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel at 1:30pm.
Family Flowers only please.
Donations are gratefully welcomed and will go to
benefit Dementia UK.
These can be left in the retiring collection box following the service or made online.
Betty Joyce Crockett
3rd June 2025, Cheltenham Crematorium, Willow Chapel
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Betty.
Betty sadly passed away at Worcester Hospital on the 10th of May 2025.
Betty will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.
A funeral service will take place for Betty at Cheltenham Crematorium, on Tuesday 3rd of June at 13:30 in the Willow Chapel.
Family Flowers Only Please.
Donations in memory of Betty, in lieu of flowers, are gratefully received and will go to benefit Smile Train. These can be left in the retiring donations box at the end of the service or through the Alexander Burn Funeral Directors website.
