Funeral Notices

Sadly passed away on the 25th October 2025, aged 79 years.
A wonderful Wife of Mike.
Loving Mum to Mike, Helen and Lorna.
A one of a kind fantastic Nanny to Kayleigh, Thomas, Charlotte and Finlay.
Great Nan-Nan to Zachary, Beatrix and Bonnie.
Sister to Heather, Carol, Bobby, Christine and the late Lizzy.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

A celebration of Micky’s life will be held at
Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel
on Thursday 13th November 2025
at 11.30am.

No flowers please, donations in lieu if desired for
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court
and
MacMillan Cancer Support
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

It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Mervyn Blackwell on 28th October 2025, after a brave battle with cancer.

Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandad and friend.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A Celebration of his Life will be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel on Wednesday 12th November at 11am where all are welcome.

Please feel free to dress casually and black not necessary.

Family flowers only please. In lieu of flowers, please use the link below to make a donation to a charity close to his heart.

Sadly passed away on the 3rd October 2025, aged 96 years.
Much loved husband of Jean for 73 years.
Loving dad of Rich, Anne and Mike.
Father-in-law of Yasmin and Sandy.
A wonderful granddad to Kelly, Lauren, Jon, Jamie, Shannon,
Lily, Daisy and the late Poppy and a great-granddad of six.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

A service to remember Dick will be held at
Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel
on Friday 7th November 2025
at 12.30pm.

Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if deaired for
Sue Ryder
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

Passed away peacefully on the
29th September 2025, aged 86 years.

A loving and caring wife of her late husband John.
A much loved Mum of Sharon and the late Adam.
Respected Mother-in-law of David.
Proud Granny Glad to John and Fred.
Last surviving loving Sister of nine,
Sister-in-law and Aunt, who will be
greatly missed by her family and friends.

A special thank you to Margaret and Rose
for their wonderful friendships over very many years.
Also, grateful thanks for the loving care
shown to Helen by Amy, Kelly and Lisa
over the last few years and latterly
all the staff on Coln ward, Cirencester Hospital.

The funeral service will be held at
Highbury Congregational Church, GL52 6DT
on Wednesday 5th November 2025
at 11am.

Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired, are gratefully received and will go to benefit the
Multiple Sclerosis Society
which may be left in the retiring collection or
can be sent care of

Alexander Burn Funeral Directors
22 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve,
Cheltenham GL52 8LR
Tel: 01242 673300

Passed away on 7th October 2025, aged 81 years.

Funeral Service to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel on Friday 31st October at 2pm.

No flowers by request please, donations in lieu to RNIB and Lillian Faithful Care may be left using the donate here button below.

Irene sadly passed away in the Sue Ryder Leckhampton Hospice on the 5th October 2025.

Beloved wife of Allen, devoted mother to Gary and Peter and Nana to Granddaughter Leah also friend to many. She will be missed by all.

Funeral service to take place in the Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel on Wednesday 29th October at 11am.

Donations in lieu of flowers to either the Motor Neurone Disease Association or Sue Ryder Leckhampton Hospice may be sent c/o

Alexander Burn Funeral Directors, 436 High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JA. Enquiries Tel: 01242 245350.