In memory of Gloria Stephen

As many of our readers will have heard from other sources, long-standing councillor Gloria Stephen died recently after a long illness. Gloria served as a Dodington Parish Councillor for 23 years, becoming Chairman of the Council. More recently she joined South Gloucestershire Council as a Councillor for the Dodington Ward.

Gloria was active within the community for many years, her particular passions being young people and the environment. She was a Guide Leader and a Governor of Raysfield Infants School. She was a committee member of the Southwold Branch of the Avon Wildlife Trust, and volunteered regularly on work sessions at Wapley Bushes and other local conservation sites. Gloria was also the Chair of the Tourist Information Centre, and served on many other groups.

Gloria's funeral will be held at Westerleigh Crematorium next Monday, 24 September, at 2.45 pm.

Our thoughts are with her husband Malcolm and their family.