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Robin Michael Willcox

24th October 2025

Died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on 3rd October 2025, aged 67 years.

A much loved husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Rob served with Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service with honour.

Rob will be sadly missed.

Funeral Service to be held at Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel on Friday 24th October. Please arrive for 12.30pm to be seated for the service to start at 12.45pm.

No flowers by request please, donations in lieu for Swaledale Mountain Rescue Team may be given used the donation button below.

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Christine Hancox

20th October 2025

Passed away peacefully at home with her family on 2nd October 2025 aged 82 years

 

Much loved Wife of Brian

Treasured Mother to: Nigel, Kevin, and Vicky

Mother-in-Law to: Louisa, Michelle, and Keith.

Loving Grandma to: Luke, Ben Sam, Tom, Dan, Jack, Ed, George, Harry, Jessie, and Alice

Great Grandma to: Jonah, Beau, and Daphne

 

The Funeral will take place at the Oak Chapel, Cheltenham Crematorium on Monday 20th October 2025 at 11 am.

 

If you are unable to attend you are welcome to join via webcast using the following details or by clicking the view webcast link below.

Website             https://watch.obitus.com

Username          tica1922

Password            583971

 

No flowers please by request, but donations in memory of Christine for Kate’s Home Nursing may be given using the donate here button below.

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Vanessa Ann McCormick

17th October 2025, St Michael's Church 12 noon

 

Vanessa sadly passed away on 18th September 2025, aged 61 years.

A beloved wife to Marcus.

A beautiful mother to Charlotte, Sophie & Ryan and their partners,

Andrew, John and Alice.

A wonderful grandmother to Marni, Sienna, Dolcie-Ann, Percy, Peggy and Jesse.

A cherished great grandmother to Frankie.

A friend to many, Vanessa will be deeply missed by all her family and all who knew her.

A funeral service will take place on Friday 17th October 2025 at St Michael’s Church, 1 Severn Road, Whaddon, Cheltenham GL52 5QA.

The service will begin at 12 noon.

A private family cremation is to take place after the celebration of Vanessa’s Life.

Vanessa loved flowers and saw beauty it bright colours.

Please feel free to bring flowers or send flowers c/o Alexander Burn Funeral Directors, Cheltenham.

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Alison Marjory Entwistle

16th October 2025

Passed away peacefully on 16th September 2025 aged 79 years.

Beloved wife of Mick and sister to Christine

 

Funeral service to be held on Thursday 16th October 2025 at the Willow Chapel, Cheltenham Crematorium at 2.30pm

All friends welcome.

If you are unable to attend you are welcome to join via webcast using the following details or by clicking the view webcast link below.

Website              https://watch.obitus.com

Username          zazo6017

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No flowers by request please but donations in Alison’s memory for Dementia UK and Cancer Research UK can be made using the donate buttons below.

 

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Henry Whittal

10th October 2025

Sadly died at home with his family by his side on the 25th September 2025,
aged 82 years.
Dearly loved Husband of Maggie.
A cherished Dad to Richard and Edward
and step-dad to Peter and the late Ian.
Much loved Father-in-Law to Michelle, Valerie and Debbie.
A wonderful Grampy who will be greatly missed by his 7 grandchildren.
He will be sadly missed by his Brother Chris and his Sister Jane and all who knew him.

A service of thanksgiving will be held at
Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel
on Friday 10th October 2025
at 11am.

Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired for the
RNLI
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

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Robin Stanley Brighton

10th October 2025, Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robin.

Robin sadly passed away at Gloucester Royal Hospital on the 13th of September 2025.

Robin will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.

A funeral service will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium, Oak Chapel

on Friday 10th of October at 2:00pm.

Family Flowers Only Please.

Donations in memory of Robin, in lieu of flowers, are gratefully received and will go to benefit Dementia UK. These can be left in the retiring donations box at the end of the service or through the Alexander Burn Funeral Directors website.

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Honouring your loved one with care and respect