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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week:
It is with great sadness Ebony Louise passed away on Saturday 1st February 2025 aged 24 years whilst travelling in Sri Lanka. Cherished daughter of Chandree and Hugh, a loving sister to India, Aasia and Anaiya. She was a much loved granddaughter, niece, cousin and a friend to many. Ebony was a true inspiration to all who knew her. A celebration of Ebony's life will take place on Monday 17th March 2025 at Trent Valley Crematorium at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please. However donations in memory of Ebony may be given at the service, these will go on to support Treetops Hospice and All Nations for Christ Church Derby. The family would also like to express their sincerest thanks for everyone who supported the Go Fund me to bring their darling daughter home. 5 Uttoxeter Road, Mickleover Derby Tel: 01332 517301.
Passed peacefully at home on Tuesday 25th February 2025, aged 86 years. Loving wife of the late Bob Jarrett, beloved mum of Mark, Alison & Michael, mother in law to Denise and Garry and devoted grandma of Olivia, Katie, Ross, Elliott & Ethan. Funeral service will take place at Markeaton Crematorium on Tuesday 18th March at 11:00am. Family flowers only by request, donations for Teenage Cancer Trust, in memory of Katie, can be made on the day, online or sent care of A.W. Lymn Meek House, 521 Burton Road, Littleover, DE23 6FT. 01332 913 112 www.lymn.co.uk
Passed away peacefully at Royal Derby Hospital on 22nd January 2025, aged 56 years. Funeral service Thursday 10th April, 9.00am at Markeaton Crematorium, Main Chapel. Enquiries to Mrs N Hutchinson 07385141592 at the Royal Derby Hospital
Passed away peacefully at Stanley House Nursing Home on 22nd February 2025. Aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Eva, loving father to Mark and Teresa, devoted grandad to Craig and step grandad to Sam and William. Geoffrey will be sadly missed, by all who knew him. A funeral service will take place at Emmanuel Community Church, Duffield on Monday 31st March at 11.00am followed by a burial at Ripley Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Geoffrey will support Parkinson's UK and can be left at the service or given online via Geoffrey's tribute page at www.wathalls.co.uk Enquiries to Wathall's 01332 504026
Passed away at Royal Derby Hospital on 19th February 2025. Aged 88 years. Beloved husband to the late Jenny, much loved dad to Edward and Rebecca, dear father-in-law to Sally and Gary and devoted grandpa to Georgina, Charlie, Thomas and Oliver. Also a dear brother of Selwyn and Clive. John who was formerly of Clulows Bookshop will be sadly missed, by all who knew him. A funeral service will take place at St Alkmund's Church, Duffield on Monday 17th March at 1.00pm followed by a private burial at Duffield Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of John will support Teams4u and Village by Village which are supported by The Rotary Club of Derby can be left at the service or given online via John's tribute page at www.wathalls.co.uk Enquiries to Wathall's 01332 504026
of Crich formerly of Kent passed away at home on 14th February 2025 aged 94 years. Beloved husband of Zena, loved dad, grandad, great grandad and a dear uncle. Service and cremation to be held on Wednesday 19th March 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Amber Valley Memorial Park, Swanwick. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be given for the RNLI. Further enquiries and donations: www.archwayfuneralservice.co.uk Terry Daniel, Archway Funeral Service, Chapel Street, Ripley. Tel: 01773 749028
On Tuesday the 18th of February 2025 Donald died peacefully at home at the age of 78 years. A Funeral Service to celebrate his life will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium on Tuesday 18th March 2025 at 12:30pm All are welcome to attend. After the service everyone is invited for refreshments at Mill & Brook, 101 Derby Road, Long Eaton. NG10 4QB Any donations in Donald's Memory will benefit Treetops Hospice and Orchid Trust. Any enquiries may be made via the Funeral Director Long Eaton Branch Telephone: 0115 972 4555
Valerie Ann NEWBOLD (nee Kirkland)
(nee Kirkland) Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Derby Royal Hospital on 28th February 2025. Aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronald, and daughter of the late Grace and Fred. Loving mum of Pauline and son-in-law Rohan. A very special, devoted and loving nana to Megan and Ross. A wonderful great-grandmother to Robyn and Hazel. A special and loving Aunt to Thelma, Gary and family. Val will be missed so much by all her family, friends and also staff, carers and friends at Kingsway View Care Home. A funeral service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium (Main Chapel) on Thursday 27th March 2025 at 12:30pm. Donations may be made in memory of Val to support Alzheimers Society UK. Unit 4a Park Farm Centre, Birchover Way, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2QN 01332 550033
Joseph O'CONNELL Joe Passed away peacefully on 3rd March 2025 at The Royal Derby Hospital, aged 84 years. Much loved Husband, Father, Grandad, Great Grandad, Brother, uncle and friend to many. A funeral service will be held At Trent Valley Crematorium, on Monday 31st March at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only please, however donations in loving memory of Joe to benefit Alzheimers Society may be made online by visiting funeral-notices.co.uk or placed in the donation box provided at the service. All enquiries tel Marc Stephens Funeral Service 01332 986966
Passed away peacefully at, Queens Hospital Burton, on 17th February 2025, Aged 60 years. Loving partner to Maureen. Treasured brother and uncle, and a great friend to many. Winston will be sadly missed, by all his family and friends. The funeral service, will be held at, Burton Elim Church, Moor Street, DE14 3SU on, Friday 4th April 2025 at 10am, followed by interment at, Stapenhill Cemetery. Black need not to be worn. Donations in memory of, Winston are for, Multiple Sclerosis Society, and can be placed in the, donation box at the service. Further enquiries to Wellings Funeral Service. Tel: 01283 563555.
(Binny) Passed away peacefully at Queen's Hospital on 20th February 2025, aged 93 years. Devoted husband to Gladys, much loved dad, grandad and great grandad. Derek will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Derek's Funeral Service will take place on Thursday 27th March, 10:30am in the Cedar Chapel at Bretby Crematorium. No flowers by request please. Donations in lieu if desired are invited to benefit Dementia Uk. These may be given at the service or online at www.tjparryfunerals.co.uk. Arrangements entrusted to: T. J. Parry & Family Funeral Directors 188-189 Horninglow Street, Anson Court, Burton upon Trent, DE14 1NG. Tel. 01283 205285.
Passed away peacefully at Royal Derby Hospital on 28th February 2025. Aged 84 years. Loving partner to Janice, devoted father to Ed, Will and Rose and proud grandad to Kacie, Joe, Chloe Beth, Sophie & Emma. Chris will be sadly missed, by all who knew him. A funeral service will take place at Markeaton Crematorium Round Chapel on Friday 28th March at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Chris will support Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and can be left at the service or given online via Chris's JustGiving page at https://bit.ly/4kHTrQ5 Enquiries to Wathall's 01332 504026
(Jill) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Ann Staley on 15th February. Thank you to all the staff at Overseal Care Home for their wonderful care during the final months of Jill's life. A service will be held at Bretby Crematorium on 1st April at 10:45am Family flowers only please, donations in Jill's memory to Dementia UK and can be made at the service.
Stella Jean SUTTON (nèe Shilton)
(nèe Shilton) Passed away peacefully on 10th February 2025, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald, devoted mother of Ian, Roger and Richard. Proud grandma to Anna, Lucy, Maeve and Angus. She will be fondly missed by all of her family and friends. Thanks to all the staff at Riverside Care Home for their wonderful care during the final years of Stella's life. Forever in our hearts. A graveside service will take place on Friday 28th March at Stapenhill Cemetery at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations in Stella's memory will benefit ' Parkinson's UK' and can be made at the service. All enquiries to Murray's Funeral Directors, 23 York Street Burton, DE14 2LX. Tel 01283 562299. To donate online, light a candle or leave a memory of Stella, please visit www.murraysfunerals.co.uk (click on tributes and donations).
Passed away suddenly at Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, on 2nd March 2025, aged 74 years. Much loved wife to the late Barry. Beloved sister to Brenda, Ivan, Mary, Chris, and Steve. A wonderful, and dearly loved mum to Jenny, and Jo. Special mother-in-law to Neil and Simon. Cherished nan to Lewis, Lauren and Corey. Treasured grandma to Lily, Ella-Mae, and Connie. Margaret will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Wednesday 2nd April, service 12:00 at Bretby Crematorium, in the Cedar Room. At the request of Margaret herself, 'no black' is to be worn at the service. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Margaret will benefit St Giles Hospice, and may be placed in the donation box at the service. To donate online, light a candle, or leave a memory of Margaret, please visit murraysfunerals.co.uk (click on Tributes and Donations). All enquires to Murray's Funeral Directors, 23 York Street, Burton, DE14 2LX. Tel 01283 562299.
Passed away peacefully at The Old Lodge Nursing Home, Etwall on Friday 28th February 2025 after a long illness, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Roy, dearly loved mum of Richard and the late Joanne, much loved mother in law of Dawn and David, wonderful Nan to Sam and Rosie and loving Auntie Sylv to Kate, Rachel and Nikki. Sylvia will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Trent Valley Crematorium, Aston on Trent on Thursday 27th March 2025 at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are invited for Parkinson's UK. These can be made online at www.georgesimnett.co.uk or may be given at the service. All enquiries to George Simnett Family Funeral Directors Walker House, 65 High Street, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6TB, Tel: 01332 690211.
(Bunny) It is with great sadness that we announce that our dear Dad Bryan (Bunny) Walker passed away on Saturday 1st March 2025 at the age of 89. Our Dad was a true Gentleman and thought the world of his family and friends and is now reunited with our Mum Pat. He was a loving Husband, a brilliant Dad to Tony, Andy, Chris and Jackie, a loved Father-in-law to Sharon, the late Christine, Yvonne and Martin, a much-loved Grandad to Chris, Helen, Andy, Hayley, Maria, Martin, Tom, Katy, Lucy and Sammie and a loved Great Grandad to 12 Great Grandchildren (his 13th due in May) a loving Brother and Brother-in-law. Dad worked most of his life as an Electrician at British Rail Locomotive works. Thank you to the wonderful Ambulance and A&E staff for their care during Dad's final hours. His funeral will be held at Markeaton Crematorium (Main Chapel) on Monday 31st March 2025 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu, may be made to The British Heart Foundation (there will be a collection box at the service). Dress code - dark clothing with a splash of colour. 5-7 Uttoxeter Road Mickleover Derby DE3 0DA 01332 517301
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Margaret on the 25th February 2025. Beloved Wife of the late Derek, a much loved Mum to Alan, Elaine, Ian and Dale. Treasured Nan and Nanny to Kirsty, Elizabeth, Dylan and Caitlyn. GaGa to Jacob and Layla. Adored Mother In Law to Ros, Henry, Tracey and Michelle. Margaret will be greatly missed by all of her family, friends and neighbours. A funeral service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium (Main Chapel) on Thursday 27th March at 2.30 pm. Flowers welcome and may be sent to Central COOP Funeral, 177 Chaddesden Lane, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6LJ. All enquiries to 01332 281442.
Passed away peacefully at the Royal Derby Hospital on Monday 3rd March 2025, aged 88 years. A dearly loved husband of the late Janet, brother-in-law to David and Marie, and uncle to Jayne, Trevor, Claire and Steve. Derrick will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 1st April, Markeaton Crematorium - Round Chapel at 11.30am. Flowers welcome or donations if desired will support the Alzheimer's Society which may be left at the service or online via Derrick's tribute page www.wathalls.co.uk All enquiries to Wathall's 01332 974221
(Scotch Don) Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday 25th February aged 83. Husband of the late Margaret (Titch), loving stepdad of Mandy, Wendy, Tracey & later in life Scott. Cherished grandpa & great grandpa to many, and special uncle. Duncan was a friend to many over the years & he will be sorely missed. Duncan's celebration of life is to be held on Friday 21st March 2025 at Markeaton Crematorium in the Main Chapel at 10am. Flowers welcome, and may be sent care of Wentworth House 337 Osmaston Park Road Allenton Derby DE24 8DA 01332 415 800 www.mamills.co.uk
(Jean) Formerly of Alvaston Passed away at The Royal Derby Hospital on Friday 21st February 2025, aged 90 years. Much loved mum of Lorraine and Roy. A dear sister, aunty, nanna and mother-in-law. Thank you to all the staff of Castle Park Care Home in Derby, who took great care of Jean from August 2023. Funeral service to be held at Markeaton Crematorium, Round Chapel on Thursday 10th April 2025 at 9.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are invited for The British Heart Foundation & Dementia UK. These can be made online at www.georgesimnett.co.uk or may be given at the service. All enquiries to George Simnett Family Funeral Directors Williams House, 77 Sitwell Street, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7FH Tel: 01332 661195.
Passed away peacefully at home on Friday 21st February 2025, aged 85 years. Much loved husband of Anne. Dad to Dawn and James, father in law to Mick and Rachel. Treasured papa to Todd, Scott and Ashley and a great grandpa to Edie. A funeral service will take place on Monday 24th March 2025 at Markeaton Crematorium (Main Chapel) at 2.30pm. Family flowers only, however donations in memory of James maybe given at the service, these will go onto support Prostate Cancer UK. All enquiries to Central Co-op Funeralcare, 3-5 Southview, Littleover, Derby DE23 6FP. Tel 01332 332302
Martin Richard Charles WRATHALL
Passed away peacefully at Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham on 5th March 2025, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Jenny. Much loved dad to the late Samantha, Anthony and Marianne. Dear grandad and great grandad. Martin will be missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Funeral Tuesday 25th March service 2.15pm in the Cedar room at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in memory will benefit 'GAIN Charity' and 'NUH' (Nottingham Hospitals Charity) and may be placed in the collection box at the service. All enquiries to Murray's Funeral Directors 25 Main Street Findern DE65 6AG. Tel: 01332 425022. To donate online, light a candle, or leave a memory of Martin, please visit murraysfunerals.co.uk (click on Tributes and Donations).
Becky Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Wednesday 5th March 2025, aged 33 years. Much loved partner of Matt, devoted and loving mum to Charlie, treasured daughter to Steve and Ursula, much loved family member and friend to many. Funeral service to be held at Bretby Crematorium, Cedar Service Room on Monday 31st March 2025 at 10.30am. Please wear bright colour to celebrate Becky’s life. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are invited for Addison’s Disease Self-Help Group and PNH Research at St. James’s University Hospital Leeds, these may be made online at www.georgesimnett.co.uk or given at the service. All enquiries to George Simnett Family Funeral Directors, Walker House, 65 High Street, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6TB, Tel: 01332 690211.
Passed away peacefully at Ashbourne Lodge Care Home on 24 February 2025, aged 102 Years. Stella will be so greatly missed by all her family and friends Service of Thanksgiving to take place at St Oswald's Church on Monday 24 March at 12:30pm. If desired donations for The Royal National Lifeboat Institution and Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance (The Air Ambulance Charity) may be left at the service or given online at www.wathalls.co.uk 01335 300205
