The tradition of announcing the passing of loved ones in local news media holds a special place in our hearts, and we are honored by the trust placed in us to share these important tributes. Each funeral notice published in our newspaper and on our news site is also featured on funeral-notices.co.uk, the UK’s leading platform for death notices and memorials. These notices remain online indefinitely, offering friends and families a lasting tribute to their loved ones—an enduring space to share memories, photographs, tributes, and to facilitate donations in their honor.
Every week, we pay homage to those remembered in our community through heartfelt funeral notices and dedicated online tribute pages. To view the latest announcements or to add your own tribute for someone from our area who has passed, please visit funeral-notices.co.uk. You may also create a funeral notice by contacting our helpful team at 01482 908084.
Below is a selection of notices recently published, commemorating beloved family members and cherished friends from Gloucestershire and surrounding areas:
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Passed on 23rd February 2026 at the age of 81, deeply missed by sons Peter and Wayne, sister Angela, brothers Ernest and Frank, and all who knew him. Funeral held at Haycombe Crematorium, Bath, on 20th March — donations welcomed for the British Heart Foundation.
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Passed 18th February at Gloucester Royal Hospital, a dearly loved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and uncle. Funeral service at Saint Bartholomew’s Church, Whittington, on 2nd March, with donations to Cancer Research UK and National Star College.
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(Née Wilkinson) Passed away on 23rd February 2026 in Taunton, aged 75. A cherished wife, mother, and former member of the Hatch End Players. Cremation service at Taunton Crematorium on 19th March, with donations welcomed for Freewheelers Emergency Voluntary Service.
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Passed peacefully on 18th February 2026; forever in our hearts. Funeral at Wells Cemetery on 16th March; donations in memory to Alzheimer’s Research appreciated.
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(Fred) Passed on 19th February at 81, loving husband, father, and grandfather. Funeral service at St Congar Parish Church, Badgworth, on 31st March; donations to St Margarets Hospice encouraged.
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(Name redacted) Passed peacefully on 22nd February 2026, aged 87; beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Service at St Mary’s Church, Meare, on 26th March; donations to Meare PCC and Children’s Hospice Southwest.
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(Nee Govier) Passed suddenly on 23rd February 2026, aged 62; beloved wife, mother, stepmother, daughter, and sister. Service at St John’s Church, Glastonbury, on 8th April; donations to Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance welcomed.
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(Name redacted) Passed away on 22nd February 2026, aged 89; devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Funeral at Sedgemoor Crematorium on 14th March; donations in memory to Young Somerset STAR Team appreciated.
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(Joyce) Passed peacefully on 24th February 2026 at 100 years old; dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Funeral at Haycombe Crematorium on 19th March; donations to Dementia UK & The RSPCA welcomed.
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And many more cherished individuals whose lives we remember with respect and love.
We extend our deepest sympathies to all families mourning their loved ones. Your memories and tributes keep their spirits alive in our community.