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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week:
Ernest Patrick (Ernie) MCMORROW
(Ernie) It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce after a short illness the peaceful passing of Ernie on 11th December 2024, aged 86 years. Wonderful Husband to the Late Pamela, devoted Father to Denise, Lynn, Shaun and Carl, Father-in-law to Neil, Andy, Diane and Louise. Loving Grandad to Sarah, Tom, Ben, Sam and Becky and their partners Ashley, Melissa, Megan, Louise and Ant. Great Grandad to Archie, Oscar, Riley, Arthur, Harry, Noah, Ernie and Reggie. A celebration of his life will take place on Tuesday 14th January at 1.30pm at Markeaton Crematorium (Main Chapel). Family flowers only please, any kind donations in Ernie’s memory can be made online for Marie Curie or at the service to support both Nightingale Macmillan Unit and Marie Curie. All enquiries to Central Co-op Funeral, Sinfin, 01332 271088
Janet Audrey ALLEN
Passed away peacefully at the Royal Derby Hospital on 15th December 2024, aged 90 years. Beloved wife to the late John, loving mother to Sue, Martin, Kevin, David, Dean and partners. Devoted nana and great-nana. Janet will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will take place on Monday 13th January at 11:00am at Markeaton Crematorium, Main Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Janet will be divided between the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance (The Air Ambulance Charity) and Derby and Burton Hospitals Charity Fund 14005 (Nightingale Macmillan Unit Patients) and may be left at the service or given online at www.wathalls.co.uk All enquiries to Wathall’s Tel: 01332 986770.
Rosaleen BABE
Peacefully at home on the 10th December 2024 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late John Babe and a much loved mum and grandma. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Rosaleen will be accepted into St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Burton Road on Thursday 9th January at 6pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday 10th January at 11am. Family flowers only but if desired donations to Dementia UK may be made via www.wathalls.co.uk.
John Leslie (Les) BLANCHON
(Les) Aged 88 years of Turnditch passed away peacefully on 10th December 2024. Funeral service on Wednesday 22nd January 2025 at All Saints’ Church, Turnditch at 11am followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please but donations may be given in memory of Les to All Saints’ Church, Turnditch. Enquiries to W. Jones & Son Funeral Directors Telephone: 01335 360319
Alan Frederick BOOTH
ALAN FREDERICK BOOTH sadly passed away on 24th December 2024. Greatly loved husband of 58 years to Pauline, loving Father to Deb, Kath and Father-in-Law to Mick. A devoted Grandfather to Ben, Chloe and Libby. Missing you, and will be forever in our hearts. Funeral Service to be held at Markeaton Crematorium, Main Chapel, Thursday 16th January 2025 at 11:00am Donations made in lieu if desired to MacMillan and Hickling House Hilton. All enquires to Fellows Funeral Directors Ltd 156 Station Road, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9FL. 01332 511119 www.fellowsfunerals.co.uk
Anne BRADLEY
Late of Hall Farm. Passed away peacefully at Fauld House Nursing Home on 1st December 2024, aged 90 years. Dearly-loved mother of Richard, special mother-in-law of Michelle, very dear sister of Sue, and treasured grandmother of Charlie and Toby. Anne will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Friday 24th January, service 10:00am at St Mary’s Church, Rolleston, followed by committal at Rolleston Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory will benefit ‘Rolleston Pre School Playgroup And Toddlers’ and ‘Sutton-On-The-Hill Pre-School’, and can be placed in the collection box at the service. Any enquiries can be made 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 Anne, please visit www.murraysfunerals.co.uk (click on ‘Tributes and Donations’).
Graham John COOPER
Graham died peacefully at home on 8th December 2024. Beloved Husband to Catherine. Loving Brother, Dad, Step-Dad, Grandad and Great-Grandad. Graham will be sadly missed by all who knew him. His funeral service will take place at 10.00am on Wednesday 15th January 2025 at Markeaton Crematorium in the Main Chapel. Family flowers only please For all further enquiries Central Coop Funeral Allenton 798 Osmaston Road, Derby, DE24 9AA Tel. 01332 349925
Frances COX
of Swadlincote Passed away peacefully at Grangewood Lodge Care Home on 14th December 2024 aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Major. A dear mum of Stephen & Hilary and Lynda and Jayne. A treasured grandma and great grandma who will be deeply missed. A funeral service for Frances will be held on Tuesday 14th January at 11:30am in the Willow Room, Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu are gratefully received for the Alzheimers Society and may be placed in the collection box as you exit the service. Enquiries to Ward & Brewin Funeral Service. Tel: 01283 215969.
James Arthur (Jim) GIBBONS
(Jim) “Jim” Passed away peacefully at home in Belper with his loving family by his side on Thursday 5th December 2024 aged 91 years. Jim was a devoted husband to the late “Greta” Gibbons, a treasured dad to John & Janice. A trusted father-in-law to Gillian & Robert. A special granddad to Sarah, Christopher, Joseph, Alex and Hannah and great granddad to Vivienne & Jools. Jim will be sorely missed by all his family and many friends. A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at Christ Church Belper on Thursday 16th January 2025 at 11:00am. Family Flowers only please, donations in lieu will benefit Treetops Hospice Care, these maybe given at the service or online at rydefunerals.co.uk/donations. All enquires to Thomas Ryde & Son, 35 Bridge Street Belper DE56 1AY Tel: 01773 822059 Thomas Ryde & Son 35 Bridge Street Belper DE56 1AY Tel: 01773 822059 www.rydefunerals.co.uk
John GOODMAN MBE
Passed away peacefully at Cedar Tree Care Home on Friday 13th December 2024, aged 88 years. Loving husband of Val (‘Sally’), much loved father to the late Tim and Ali and to Andy, father in law to Ellie, Martin and Babs, grandfather and great grandfather. John will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service to be held at Markeaton Crematorium, Main Chapel on Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are invited for Alzheimer’s Society. 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 Dalley House, 4 Blenheim Parade, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2GP Tel: 01332 985150.
Anthony George (Tony) GRIEF
Tony passed away peacefully aged 86 at home on Saturday 14th December 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband of 63 years to Maureen. Loving dad to John, Sue, Ian and Angela. A dear father-in-law. Grandad to 7 cherished grandchildren and 5 adored great grandchildren. He lived a long and happy life and was much loved by all his family. He’ll be forever missed but lovingly remembered. Tony’s funeral will be held at Bretby Crematorium in the Cedar Service Room on Friday 17th January 2025 at 11.15am. Family flowers only by kind request. Donations may be made in Tony’s memory to The British Heart Foundation.
Nathan GRIFFITHS
Nathan of Etwall, Derby passed away peacefully at The Royal Derby Hospital on 22nd December 2024 aged 64 years. Adored Husband to Julie. Loving Father to Sam, Emmy and Jacob. Cherished Grandpa to Aria and Millie. A much loved Brother, Father In Law and friend to many. A service to remember Nathan will be held at St Helen’s Church Etwall on Tuesday 7th January 2025 at 10am. Flowers are welcome or a donation in lieu can be made to Alzheimer’s Research UK. 5-7 Uttoxeter Road Mickleover Derby DE3 0DA 01332 517301
Ursula Jean HEATON (née Acland-Martin)
Passed away peacefully after a long illness fought with courage & determination on Sunday 8th December 2024, aged 69 years. Ursula was a loving mum to Richard & Stephanie, devoted granny to Nate, Tyler, Georgia, Dylan, Ellie & great granddaughter Esmae, a beloved sister, aunty & friend who will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service to be held at Trent Valley Crematorium, Aston on Trent on Thursday 9th January 2025 at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations if desired are invited for The British Heart Foundation. These can be made online at www.georgesimnett.co.uk or maybe given at the service. All are welcome to attend the funeral. Formal attire is optional. All enquiries to George Simnett Family Funeral Directors, Williams House, 77 Sitwell Street, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7FH, Tel: 01332 661195.
Philip John Malcolm HUNT
of Ashbourne Died peacefully on the 29th December 2024 aged 78 years. Beloved Husband of Rhona, a Loving Dad to Ailsa and Andrew, and a Dear Grandad of Tom, Nico, Isobel, Finnley and Aiyla and a loved Brother and Uncle. Funeral Service of Thanksgiving St John the Baptist Church, Mayfield on Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 2pm. Family flowers only, any donations gratefully received will be given to Kidney Research UK and St John the Baptist Church, Mayfield c/o A Slater & Sons 37-39 Compton, Ashbourne DE6 1BX 01335 345120 www.aslaterandsons.co.uk
Andrew Michael (Andy) JACKSON
(Andy) Passed away peacefully at Queen’s Hospital on 2nd December 2024, aged 52 years. Devoted husband to Katie, loving dad of Saskia and Sophia, treasured son of Charles and Gillian, adored grandad to Francesca, brother to Charlie and Kim, uncle and a very special friend to many. Andy’s Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday 14th January, at St Peter’s Church, Stapenhill, followed by burial at Stapenhill Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired are invited to benefit ‘Cancer Research UK’. These may be given at the service or online at www.tjparryfunerals.co.uk. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: T. J. Parry & Family Funeral Directors, 188-189 Horninglow Street, Anson Court, Burton upon Trent, DE14 1NG. Tel. 01283 205285. (At the family’s request, the Funeral timings are to be kept off this notice, please contact the Funeral Directors for any further details.)
Mavis JEFFS
Aged 91 years passed away peacefully on 18th December 2024 at Barrowhill Hall, Rocester. Beloved wife of the late Alan, dearly loved mum of Tania, Andrew & Tracy, a much loved mother in law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service will take place on Monday 20th January 2025 at St Giles Church, Marston Montgomery at 11am, followed by interment in the churchyard. Donations in memory of Mavis are for Scropton Riding for The Disabled. Enquiries to W. Jones & Son Funeral Directors Telephone: 01335 360319
Mavis JEFFS
Aged 91 years passed away peacefully on 18th December 2024 at Barrowhill Hall, Rocester. Beloved wife of the late Alan, dearly loved mum of Tania, Andrew & Tracy, a much loved mother in law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service will take place on Monday 20th January 2025 at St Giles Church, Marston Montgomery at 11am, followed by interment in the churchyard. Donations in memory of Mavis are for Scropton Riding for The Disabled. Enquiries to W. Jones & Son Funeral Directors Telephone: 01335 360319