Funeral Notices
Funeral Notices

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Philip James Meade
23rd April 2025, Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel
Philip James Meade sadly passed away on 22nd of February 2025 aged 85 years.
Philip will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A funeral service will take place for Philip on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at 3:30pm.
The service will be held in the Willow Chapel at Cheltenham Crematorium.
Albert Edward Goodman
23rd April 2025, Bishop's Cleeve Methodist Church
Sadly passed away on the 28th March 2025, aged 96 years.
Beloved husband of the late Mildred and loving father of Jennifer and Claire.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A service to celebrate Albert’s life will be held on
Wednesday 23rd April at 3pm in Bishop’s Cleeve Methodist Church.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired for the
Cheltenham Foodbank
can be left in the retiring collection, or can be sent care off:
Alexander Burn Funeral Directors
22 Church Road, Bishop’s Cleeve, GL52 8LR
Telephone: 01242 673300
Barry John Keyes ~ 'Bas'
15th April 2025, Gloucester Crematorium
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Bas.
Barry sadly passed away at home on the 22nd of March 2025.
Loving husband to Sheila.
Barry will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.
A funeral service will take place for Barry at Gloucester Crematorium on Tuesday 15th of April at 14:00.
Family Flowers Only Please.
Donations in memory of Barry, in lieu of flowers, are gratefully received and will go to benefit Winston’s Wish. These can be left in the retiring donations box at the end of the service or through the Alexander Burn Funeral Directors website.
Vernon Kenneth DUDFIELD
11th April 2025, St Mary Magdalene Church
Sadly, passed away on the 19th of March 2025 aged 88 years.
Loving Husband to Hazel and dearly loved Father to Andrew and Stuart.
Wonderful and much loved Grampy to Amy, Kelly, Carley, James and Jack. Great Grampy, ‘Father-in-law’ to Louise and Lisa, Uncle, Brother-in-law and Brother to the late Graham.
Vernon will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.
A Funeral Service will take place for Vernon at St Mary Magdalene Church in Twyning on Friday 11th April 2025 at 11am.
Family flowers only please with any kind donations in lieu of flowers to be sent to c/o Alexander Burn, 436 High Street, Cheltenham. GL50 3JA.
All donations dedicated in Vernon’s memory are to be donated to Prostate Cancer UK.
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.
