Funeral Notices

Sheila Mounsey.
Of  Woodmancote, Cheltenham, died peacefully on 3rd March 2026 aged 98 years.

Much loved wife of the late David, devoted mother of Helen, Catherine, Sally and Ann and mother-in-law of Paul and David.

A service to celebrate Sheila’s life will be held at 2pm on 26th March 2026 at Bishop’s Cleeve Methodist Church.  All welcome.

Special thanks to Dr Ben Soden and all colleagues at Stoke Road Surgery, the Community Nursing Team and all the staff at Bishop’s Cleeve Care Home for the exceptional care and kindness shown to our Mother.

Donations in lieu of flowers will be to The Salvation Army and
The Cotswold Listener Talking Newspaper and may be left online, via the retiring collection, or sent c/o

Alexander Burn Funeral Directors
22 Church Road
Bishop’s Cleeve
Cheltenham
GL52 8LR  Tel: 01242 673300

‘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.

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 Moore of Innsworth, Gloucester passed away on 22^nd 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 18^th 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.

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.