Funeral Notices

Sue Gilder of Cheltenham passed away on 17^th 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 17^th 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.

Frederick Hampshire of Gotherington passed away on 15^th 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 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.

Valarie passed away peacefully surrounded by her family  on 7^th 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 6^th 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 of Cheltenham passed away on 21^st 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 5^th 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 of Cheltenham passed away at home on 3^rd 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 5^th 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.