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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week:
George Andrew ADAMS
Of Brailsford. Passed on peacefully yet unexpectedly at home on Monday 16th December aged 89 years. Beloved husband to Pat for 66 years much loved father to Karen and Nicholas and treasured grandfather to Annabel, Philippa, George and Harriet. Funeral service and burial at All Saints Church, Brailsford 12 noon, Thursday 16th January 2025. Family flowers only please. Donations gratefully accepted to Mackworth Church Restoration Fund and Derbyshire Rural Chaplaincy (cheques payable to Chaplaincy Derbyshire.) Enquiries to W. Jones & Son Funeral Directors Telephone: 01335 360319
Williamson (Myra) ADMIRA
(Myra) Passed away peacefully at The Royal Derby Hospital on 29th December 2024 aged 89 surrounded by her loving family. Devoted Wife of Gilbert for 67 years. Treasured Mum to Beverley, Winston and Floyd. Much loved Mama to her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Myra was a great friend to many and will be very sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to be held at Derby Bethel Seventh-Day Adventist Church 44 Boyer Street Derby at 10.30am on Tuesday 28th January followed by interment at Nottingham Road Cemetery. Flowers welcome. All enquires to Central Coop Funeral Sinfin Tel: 01332 271088
Valerie Ann APPS (nee Salt)
(nee Salt) Aged 80 years of Darley Abbey, passed away peacefully on 24th December 2024. Dearly loved wife of Andrew, much loved sister of John, sister in law of June and Anne and a loved aunt, great aunt and a dear friend to many. Private cremation, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St Matthews Church, Darley Abbey on Wednesday 5th February at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Matthews Church, Darley Abbey and Christ Church, Long Lane. Enquiries to W. Jones & Son Funeral Directors Telephone: 01335 360319
Andrew ATTRIDGE
Passed away peacefully at Royal Derby Hospital on 1st December 2024, aged 56 Years. Cremation service to take place at Markeaton Crematorium, Round Chapel on Wednesday 12th February at 9:30am. All enquiries to Natasha Hutchinson 07385 141592
Sheilagh Ann AUCOTE (nee McLay)
(nee McLay) Passed away peacefully at home, on 24th December 2024, aged 77 years. Cherished wife to the late Barry. Special mum to Ann, Tammy, and Sara. Devoted grandma and great-grandma. Sheilagh will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Monday 13th January 2025, service 10am at Bretby Crematorium, in the Willow Room. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Sheilagh will benefit Midlands Air Ambulance, and Stroke Association, and may be placed at the collection box at the service. All enquiries to Murrays Funeral Directors, 23 York Street, Burton, DE14 2LX. Tel 01283 562299. To donate online, light a candle, or leave a memory of Sheilagh, please visit murraysfunerals.co.uk (click on Tributes and Donations).
David Anthony (Dave) BAINES
(Dave) Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on 13th December 2024, aged 61 years. Devoted husband of Paula, much loved dad of Helena, Heather and Anthony. Much loved granddad of Dylan, Layla and Amelia. A friend to many, he will truly be missed by all who knew him. All enquiries to Wellings Funeral Service 55 Derby Street Burton on Trent Staffordshire DE14 2LD Tel: 01283 563555
Dorothy BARKER
Dorothy passed away peacefully at Ridgeway Nursing Home, Belper on Monday 16th December 2024 aged 77 years. Dorothy will be missed by all her family and friends. A service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium, Swanwick on Thursday 16th January 2025 at 3:00pm. All enquiries to Thomas Ryde & Son, Belper. Thomas Ryde & Son 35 Bridge Street Belper DE56 1AY Tel: 01773 822059 www.rydefunerals.co.uk
Margaret Ann BELLINGHAM
Passed away peacefully at the Royal Derby Hospital on 14th December 2024, aged 80 years. Treasured mother to Gary, Vicki and Grant, a beloved mother-in-law and nan. A good friend to many people over the years, Margaret will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Margaret’s funeral will take place at 1pm on Tuesday 14th January 2025, at Markeaton Crematorium, Round Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu for Alzheimer’s Research may be left at the service or sent via her tribute page at www.wathalls.co.uk All enquiries to Wathall’s 01332 752377
Lynn Diane (of Chellaston) BENNETT
(of Chellaston) Passed away peacefully at New Lodge Nursing Home on Friday 3rd January 2025, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Paul, much loved mum and mother in law to Chris and Simone, cherished nana to Louis with whom Lynn loved to spend time. Lynn will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium (Main Chapel) on Thursday 30th January at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given at the service for The Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries to Central Co-op Funeral, Allestree Tel: 01332 550033
Margaret Irene (Peg) BENTLEY
(Peg) Passed away peacefully at the Royal Derby Hospital on Friday 13th December 2024, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronald, much loved mum to Sue, Nigel and the late Ian, adored grandma to Joanne, Daniel, Natalie, Elena, and a proud great grandma. Funeral service to be held at Markeaton Crematorium, Round Chapel on Monday 20th January 2025 at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are invited for Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance Service. 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 John Simnett House, 96c Wood Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4LZ Tel: 01332 327199.
Barbara Elizabeth (Betty) BERRY
(Betty) Passed away peacefully in Oakleigh Residential Home on 26th December 2024, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved sister of Valerie, the late Carole and Susan, aunt of Mark, Richard and Nick, sister-in-law of Chris and Sylve and brother-in-law of Nick. Funeral Friday 24th January, service 1.45pm in the Willow Room at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in memory will benefit ‘British Heart Foundation’ 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 Betty, please visit murraysfunerals.co.uk (click on Tributes and Donations).
Joan BLURTON (Ford)
(Ford) Passed away peacefully aged 85 years on 28th December 2024. Sadly missed by Family and Friends. Thank you to all staff of Ward 2, Florence Nightingale Community Hospital for treating her with care and compassion. Donations for Ward 2 if desired can be made online at DBHC.org.uk/donate, quoting “Ward 2”. or Cheques to “Derby and Burton Hospitals Charity”, Level 5, Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Rd. Derby DE22 3NE
David Walter Ralph BLYTHE
David passed away peacefully at Holbrook Hall Care Home on Sunday 22nd December 2024 aged 85 years. David was a devoted husband to Christine, a much loved dad to Gillian and Bruce, a trusted father in law to Chris and Tracy and a special grandpa to Jack, Sam, Tom and Sally, also a respected member of the Chevin Golf Club. David will be sorely missed by all his family and many friends. A service to celebrate David’s life is to be held at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby (Main Chapel) on Thursday 23rd January at 10:00am. Family flowers only please, donation made in loving memory will support the work of Alzheimer’s Research UK, these maybe made at the service, online at rydefunerals.co.uk/donations or cheques made payable to the charity may be sent c/o Thomas Ryde & Son, Belper. Thomas Ryde & Son 35 Bridge Street Belper DE56 1AY Tel: 01773 822059 www.rydefunerals.co.uk
Dennis BONSER
It is with heavy hearts that the family announce that Dennis passed away on Thursday 26th December 2024. He will be loved and longed for always by his devoted wife Rene, daughter Marisa, son Darrell and his grandchildren, Kyle, Kym, Callum, Lauren, Ronnie and Rio. Dennis loved his great-grandchildren, Sebastian, Sophia and Miles, they will miss his love and hugs. He will also be sadly missed by Neil and Zoe. Funeral service will take place on, Tuesday 21st January 2025 at Markeaton Crematorium – Main Chapel, 10.00am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers will support the Alzheimer’s Society which may be left at the service.
Mair BRADLEY (nee Granville)
(nee Granville) Passed away peacefully at the Holly Tree Lodge Care Home on Friday 13th December 2024, aged 86 years. A much loved Mum to Clare and Richard. Loving Grandma to Chris, Emma, Michael, Matthew and Sarah. Great-Grandma to Delilah, Dottie, Koa, Oliver, Amelia, Alice and Holly. A funeral service will be held at Carlton Road United Reformed Church on Monday 20th January 2025 at 12noon followed by a private committal service. Flowers welcome however, donations if desired maybe given at the service in memory of Mair these will go on to support the Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries to Central Co-op Funeral 3-5 Southview, Littleover Tel 01332 332302
William Donald (Rocking Billy) BRODERICK (Bill)
(Bill) (Rocking Billy ) Bill passed away peacefully 17th December 2024. Bill was a Father, Brother, Uncle and an Entertainer & friend to many at the Malin Pub Derby. He will be sadly missed. Bill’s Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday 21st January, 10.30am at Markeaton Crematorium in the Round Chapel. At Bill’s request, donations in lieu of flowers will be greatly received for Cancer Research UK & Alzheimer’s Society UK. Marc Stephens Funeral Services Wren House 870 Osmaston Road Allenton Derby DE24 9AB Tel-01332 986966
Phyllis May BROUGHTON (Née Davies)
(Née Davies) (Formally Jolly) Passed away peacefully at home, on 17th December 2024, aged 92 years. Cherished mother of Stephen. Much loved stepmother, grandmother, sister, and auntie. Funeral Monday 27th January, service 2:30pm at St James’ Church, Barton, followed by committal in Barton Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Phyllis will support St Giles Hospice, and can be placed in the collection box at the service. To donate online, light a candle or leave a memory of Phyllis, please visit www.murraysfunerals.co.uk (click on Tributes and Donations). All enquiries to Murray’s Funeral Directors, 23 York Street, Burton, Staffs, DE14 2LX. Tel: 01283 562299.
Clive Gerard (Gerry) BUIKE
(Gerry) Passed away peacefully on the 26th December 2024 at the Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham aged 91. Devoted husband to Ann also, a dear brother to Lesley, brother in law to Ed and Stephen, Uncle to Hannah and Tom. Funeral service to take place at Gedling Crematorium NG4 4QH on Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 10am. Donations is desired will be gratefully received for RAF Benevolent Fund or The Seafarer’s. Gerry you will be so missed by your darling wife Ann and all your family and Friends. Rest in Peace.
Wendy BYRNE
Passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Thursday 19th December, aged 61 years. Beloved mum to Leah and the late Tony, much loved grandma to Chloe and Callum and beloved sister to Mick, Jim, Paul, Leon and the late Terry and Wayne. She will be very sadly missed by all who knew her. Wendy’s funeral will take place at 2:30pm, on Tuesday 21st January 2025, at Trent Valley Crematorium. All flowers are welcome. All enquiries to Wathall’s 01332 752377 www.wathalls.co.uk
Rachel Annabel Spence CHIPCHASE
Aged 87 years, peacefully at Ashbourne Lodge Care Home on Wednesday 1st January 2025. Beloved wife of the late Clive, a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and Godmother. To be received into St Oswald’s Church Ashbourne on Thursday 30th January at 7.00pm, followed by Requiem Eucharist on Friday 31st at 12 noon. No flowers by request please, but donations if preferred will be gratefully received for St Oswald’s Church. Enquiries to W. Jones & Son Funeral Directors Telephone: 01335 360319