Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Much-loved: Brenda Mary (Scrivens) Holdsworth; Wendy Ann Jones; Brian Norman
Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk – the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams. Every notice remains online forever providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs and make donations in memory.
Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, or to create a funeral notice yourself, click here . Alternatively, you can create a notice by calling our helpful team on 01482 908084.
Here are a selection of notices published in the past week
Of Steam Mills, Cinderford Passed peacefully away at home on 15th December, aged 86 years. Much loved Dad of Del & Martin, loving Grandad to Tim, Olli & Katie and Father in law of Pam. Graveside funeral service at Westbury on Severn Cemetery on Monday 12th January at 11am. Family flowers only, donations in Bryan’s memory for Crohn’s & Colitis UK may donated via the link below. All enquiries to John Hall Funeral Directors Churcham Gloucester. Tel 01452 750489.
Dorothy Anne (Anne) COLLINS
(nee Wixey) (Anne) 21/9/32-26/12/25 Formerly of Kipling Road. Passed away peacefully at home in Hucclecote on 26/12/25 aged 93. Much loved wife of the late Donald (Don). Devoted Mother of Paul and Sue, Mother-in-law to Elise. Loving Nan of Leanne, Andy, Sam, Lauren and Robyn. Great Nanny Anne to Naomi, Samuel, Laila, Izzy, Jax, Archie, Lyra, Charlie, Summer, Blake, McKenzie, Tommy. Her cherished little dog Mindy. Private family Pure Cremation. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Sue Ryder Care, Leckhampton Court Hospice.
Peacefully passed away at home with her family in Kemble on 16th December 2025 aged 78. Very much loved wife of Keith, mother to Helen and Ruth. Donations if desired to Longfield Hospice, Sent c/o A Slade and Son, 35 Dyer Street, Cirencester, GL7 2PP
Heather Mary DUDFIELD
Sadly passed away on the 13th December 2025, aged 82 years. A dearly loved Mother to Martin, Christopher and Billy. A treasured Granny and Great Granny. A much loved Aunty, Sister and Sister-in-law. Heather will be dearly missed by all family and friends. Funeral Service to take place for Heather at St Mary Magdalene Twyning on Friday 9th January at 12.00. All flowers welcome, but donations if desired to Sue Ryder may be left in the donation box or sent to Alexander Burn 436 High Street Cheltenham GL50 3JA
Iris Jean HALFORD
of Osborne Avenue, Tuffley Passed peacefully in Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on Friday 12th December 2025, aged 82 years. Wife of Ollie (John) and Mother to Bill, Tony and Lorry. A Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Rest in peace. Funeral Service to take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for “A1 Tibetan Terrier Rescue” c/o Allen-White Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822 409.
Brenda Mary (Scrivens) HOLDSWORTH
(Scrivens) It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing at home of Brenda on the 17th November 2025 aged 75. She was the beloved wife of Nigel, and a much adored mother to Zane, Natasha & Laura, grandmother to Jay, Finley, Lena, Hermione, Miles & Ray. Brenda’s ashes will be interred at Tewkesbury Cemetery on the 8th January 2026 at 11.30, followed by a celebration of her life at The Bell Hotel Tewkesbury at 12.30. Family flowers only. All enquiries to Goodwins Funeral Directors, Peter Scott House, 2 Heathville Road, Gloucester GL1 3DP Tel:01452 309903
With sadness I wish to announce the death of my brother Stuart who died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Mermaid Waters, Queensland, Australia, 27th December 2025. Husband of the late beloved Pat. Beloved father of his children Peter and Michaela. Father-in-law of Noriko, Grandfather of Lucas, Jacob, Joshua, Kaitlyn and Ryan and beloved brother of Valerie and brother-in- law Gareth, Uncle to nephew Alan and neice Elizabeth, Great Uncle to Joseph, Luc and Leyla. Late of Fielding & Platt. Will be greatly missed.
Wendy Ann JONES
(Sociology BA(Hons)) (JP ) (Sociology BA(Hons)) (JP) Peacefully on Saturday 20th December, after an illness courageously borne, at Ty Bryngwyn Hospice, Llanelli, Wendy sadly passed away. Much loved partner of Trevor, devoted mother of Gemma, Simon and Ruth, adored grandmother of Ryan, Siân and Roman, loving daughter of Sheila and the late Arthur, dear sister of Deb. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral on Thursday 8th January 2026. Service at the Chapel of Rest, Bwtrimawr at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Family flowers. Donations, in lieu, if so desired to Tŷ Bryngwyn kindly received by the Funeral Directors, Hywel Griffiths and Son or through the Just Giving link: justgiving.com/crowdfunding/wendy-ann-jones Bwtrimawr, 39 Betws Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HE
Formerly of Coleford and Longhope. Passed peacefully away at Gloucester Royal Hospital on 17th December, aged 89 years. Dear Brother and Uncle of Richard, Graham and Dougie. Funeral service at The Forest of Dean Crematorium on Monday12th January at 2.30pm Family flowers only, donations for Great Oaks Hospice may be given via the link below or left in the box at the crematorium. All enquiries to John Hall Funeral Directors Churcham Gloucester. Tel. 01452 750489.
Brian NORMAN
of Kitesnest Lane, Lightpill, Stroud Sadly passed away on Thursday 11th December 2025, aged 84 years. Beloved Husband of Doreen. Much-loved Dad to Jacqueline and Clare, and Father-in-Law to Kevin and Chris. Devoted Grandad to Gemma. Funeral Service to take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Thursday, 22nd January 2026 at 12 Noon. Donations, if desired, may be sent for “Prostate Cancer UK” c/o Allen-White Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822 409.
(Castle) Passed away after a short illness at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on 22nd December 2025. Much loved wife of Peter, and loving Mother to Nick, Marcus and Ashley. Also Nanny to Lacey, Alfie and Emma. Trudy’s wishes were for an Unattended Cremation with donations in her memory to The Spring Centre. Please, either donate on-line or by contacting The Spring Centre on the email business.manager@springcentre.org
of King’s Stanley, Stonehouse and formerly of Farmhill, Stroud Local Driving Instructor for 20+ years and keen Erinoid and Cotswold Cricketer. Brian very sadly passed away on Sunday 21st December 2025, aged 93 years. Much-loved Husband of the late Ann. Devoted Father to David and Lynne. Bampy and Great-Grampy. Will be dearly missed by his loving family. Funeral Service to take place at Westerleigh Crematorium, Woodland Chapel on Tuesday, 27th January 2026 at 12 Noon. Donations, if desired, may be sent for “Haemophilia Society” c/o Allen-White Funeral Directors, Crown Mews, Bath Road, King’s Stanley, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3JG. Tel: 01453 822 409.
(Gwen) Aged 94 years Passed away peacefully at home at Frampton-on-Severn on Friday 19th December 2025. Beloved wife of the late Lance, much loved mother of David, Gary and Redvers and a dearly loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Service will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Wednesday 14th January at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Gwen to the RNLI, may be sent to W.B Wood & Son, Funeral Directors The Ferns, Church Lane, Saul, Gloucester GL2 7JY Tel 01452 740728.
Died peacefully on 15th December 2025, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret. A much loved father of Emma, Giles and Laura and loved grandfather of Jasmine, Lorena and Christian. A Celebration of Chris’s life will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium Oak Chapel on Tuesday 13th January at 1pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired for Myeloma UK may be placed 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
of Highleadon Passed away peacefully on 10th December, aged 72 years. Much loved Brother, Uncle and Great Uncle. Funeral Service and Interment at Taynton Church on Monday 12 January at 1pm. Flowers or donations in lieu for Dementia UK may be sent care of Smiths Funeral Services Ltd, Furnace Lane, Newent GL18 1DD.
Passed away peacefully at Ashchurch View Care Home on Saturday 27th December 2025 aged 90 years. Dearly loved Wife to the late David, much loved Mum to Sarah and Rachel, loving Sister to Betty and a loving Auntie. The funeral service will take place at Tewkesbury Abbey on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 1.00pm followed by private burial. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Cancer Research UK may be left at the service or sent direct to the charity. All enquiries to B Sweet And Sons Funeral Directors 12a Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 5LZ 01684 293180
Passed away at Southmead Hospital on 11th December 2025 aged 70 years. * * * Our lovely mum, who was always there so special, so kind, loved by so many. We all loved you so so much, we will miss you forever. Heaven has gained an angel. Sleep tight mum. Lots of love, Aaron, Aimee, Toby and Dad xxx * * * To a very special Nannie, you were the best. We will miss you. Fly high and may you rest in eternal peace. Love you, love Reggie, Elsie, Mikey and Theo x x x * * * Funeral service will be held on Thursday 15th January 2026 in the Woodland Chapel, Westerleigh Crematorium at 10:00am. Flowers welcome and may be sent to Roy Preddy or donations in memory of Shelley for St Peter’s Hospice may be given on the day. Thank you. All enquiries to Roy Preddy Funeral Directors, Mangotsfield on 0117 9562834.
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.