Funeral Notices
Funeral Notices

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Helen Lovatt
11th April 2025, Gloucester Cathedral
Passed away peacefully at home on 27th March 2025 aged 65 years.
Much loved Wife to Iain, Mother to Sarah, Fergus, Gregor & Louise,
Sister, Auntie, Godmother & Friend.
A Requiem Mass will take place at
Gloucester Cathedral
on Friday 11th April at 10.30am.
No black please, bright colours welcome.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Helen’s chosen charities:
PSP Association, Sue Ryder Hospice & Gloucestershire Community Foundation
may be made online, left in the collection or sent care of
Alexander Burn Funeral Directors 22 Church Road,
Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8LR. Tel. 01242 673300
Joan Mary Whitelaw Oakeshott
10th April 2025, All Hallows Church, South Cerney
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Joan.
Joan sadly passed away in Cheltenham on the 17th of March 2025. Aged 87 Years.
Loving wife to the late Anthony.
Mother to Alastair, Jane & Keith
Grandmother to Andrew, Ana, Caitlin & Michael
A friend to many, Joan will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
A funeral service will take place for Joan at All Hallows Church, Church Lane, South Cerney GL7 5TT, on Thursday 10th of April at 12 noon.
Family Flowers Only Please.
John "Paddy" Wood
9th April 2025
Passed away peacefully, 18th March 2025 aged 78 years
Much loved Husband of Mal
Dearly loved Father of Katie and Matthew
A wonderful Grandfather to
Mollie and Hettie, George and Nuala
A very special person and loved by all who knew him.
Funeral Service to be held at St Michael’s Church, Bishops Cleeve
On
Wednesday 9th April 2025
at 1.30pm
All welcome
No flowers by request please but Donations, if desired, for
Alzheimer’s Research UK
may be placed in the retiring collection, made online through this notice or sent c/o
Alexander Burn Funeral Directors, 11 North Street, Winchcombe GL54 5LH
tele: 01242 604888
Phoebe Penelope Symons
5th April 2025, Holmleigh Park High School
Our darling Phoebe passed away suddenly but peacefully on the 7th February at the age of 14 years old.
Much adored daughter of Kev and Laura Symons and adored little sister of Jago and Oscar.
Her insatiable curiosity, wisdom beyond her years, humour and sassiness, intelligence, determination and kindness touched so many lives. She was always there to offer a smile and comfort to others even if she didn’t know them well. She was a light, pure soul who will be so very missed by many. Fly high beautiful girl.
There will be a private family funeral on Friday 4th April which will be followed by a Celebration of Phoebe’s life to be held at Holmleigh Park High School on Saturday 5th April at 3pm.
Everyone is welcome to attend and please wear something green as it was Phoebe’s favourite colour. We would welcome as many people as possible to give our beautiful girl the celebration that she deserves.
No flowers please.
Donations in memory of Phoebe will be given to the Bristol Children’s Hospital. Your donation can be placed in the collection envelopes at the service or given online using the donate here button below.
Sarah Vicky Bayley
Sarah sadly passed away at home on 6th March 2025.
A dearly loved Mum, Nanny Bear, Sister and Aunt.
Sarah will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Please contact the family directly for funeral information.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers are warmly welcomed and will go towards funeral expenses.
Edwin Roy Fisher known as Roy
4th April 2025
Sadly passed away at home on the 16th March 2025, aged 88 years,
Beloved husband of Mary.
A loving father & grandfather who will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A service to honour Roy’s life will be held on,
Friday 4th April 2025. (his birthday)
at 1.30pm in Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel.
Family flowers on please.
Donations in lieu, if desired for the
RNLI Lifeboats
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 8EG
Telephone: 01242 673300
