Former school teacher in Derby Telegraph funeral notices this week
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week:
Don We are deeply saddened to announce that Donald Swindell passed away at home on Saturday 14th September 2024 aged 89 years after a long illness. Don completed 2 years National Service in the RAF after leaving school where he was a Senior Aircraftsman specialising as a Wireless and Radar technician. He was an extremely skilled cabinet maker and he taught Woodwork and Mathematics at the William Allitt School for 33 years where he became Head of Upper School before retiring in 1991.
He continued to return as a supply teacher at the William Allitt school for many years afterwards where he also volunteered in the Young Enterprise scheme helping students to develop the skills to start their own businesses. He dedicated his life to helping young people achieve their ambitions. He was quite a character and had an enthusiasm for conversation. He will be remembered by his wife Gillian, his children Kath and Steve, Alan, Chris and Dan, his grandchildren and his great grandchildren. The funeral will be held at Bretby Crematorium at 11.15am on Thursday 24th October. The family are kindly asking for donations to support either the British Heart Foundation in aid of research into vascular dementia or the Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust. Family flowers only by kind request.
Alice HEGINBOTHAM (Colebourne)
(Colebourne) Sadly passed away on the 10th of September aged 81 years. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. The funeral will take place at Trent Valley Crematorium on the 1st of October at 13.30. Donations in lieu of flowers to Treetops Hospice Care.
Beloved wife of the late Brian, loving mum to Karen, much loved daughter, dear sister, auntie and friend. Passed away peacefully at Carden Bank Rest Home on the 10th September 2024, aged 84 years. Joy's funeral service will be held at Bretby Crematorium, Willow Service Room on Monday 7th October at 15:15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Joy are gratefully appreciated for Dementia UK and may be placed in the donation box as you leave the service. All enquires please to: Co-operative funeral care, 8 Borough Road, Burton on Trent, DE14 2DF. Tel: 01283 568431
Nee Smith Of Church Gresley – formerly of the Parish of Hartshorne. Peacefully passed surrounded by her family on 18th September 2024, 79 years of age. Beloved wife of John, loving Mum to Andrew, Sally Ann, David, and Melanie Jayne. Devoted Mama and Grandma to Alice May, Billy, George, Ruby, Dominic, and Lottie. Great Mama to Rylee, Oscar John and Dougie Bill. Wendy will be fondly and sadly missed by all her family and many, many friends. A funeral service will take place at St Peter’s Church Hartshorne, on Thursday 17th October 2024 at 11.30am. Please join the family for light refreshments in the Church Hall Hartshorne, where Wendy was a much-loved member of the Church and wider community and to share stories and memories of her. Family flowers only please. Many of Wendy’s family and friends have been laid to rest within the churchyard at Hartshorne and donations will be utilised for the maintenance and upkeep of the grounds. A donation box will be at the Church on the day of the service for those who wish to contribute, alternatively please follow the donation link below.
Passed away peacefully at Westside Nursing Home, Mickleover on 14th September 2024, aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Harold, much loved mother of Linda and David, treasured grandma to Dan, Tom and Chris and great grandma to Rhys, Oliver, Sophie and Axl. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A celebration of her life will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium, Aston-on-Trent at 1:30pm on Friday 4th October followed by refreshments at The Malt Shovel, Aston-on-Trent. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu will support the Alzheimer's Society and may be left at the service or given online at www.wathalls.co.uk Enquiries to Wathall's Telephone: 01332 504027
Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Queens Hospital, on 7th September 2024, aged 78 years. Long-time partner of Michael. Beloved sister of Marlene, and dear auntie of Carl and Fiona. Dearly loved, and missed by all who knew her. Funeral Wednesday 9th October, service 2:15pm in the Cedar Room at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Carol will support British Heart Foundation, and can be placed in the collection box 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 Carol, please visit www.murraysfunerals.co.uk (click on 'Tributes and Donations').
It is with heavy hearts we announce that Ian sadly passed away at the Royal Derby Hospital on Thursday 12th September 2024 aged 90 years with his beloved Christina by his side. Ian will be deeply missed by all who knew him and will be fondly remembered by Christina, his devoted wife of 67 years, daughters Tracy and Nicola, grandchildren Zak and Bethany, and great-grandson Reginald. A funeral service to honour Ian's life will be held at Markeaton Crematorium (Main Chapel) on Thursday 3rd October at 3:30pm. Family flowers only please, however donations may be given at the service in memory of Ian, these will go to support Ward 306 at the Royal Derby Hospital where the amazing team supported Ian in his final moments. All enquiries to Central Co-op Funeralcare, Littleover, Derby DE23 6FP. Tel 01332 332302.
Passed away peacefully on 9th September 2024 at home aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Tom, much loved mum to Chris and Jenny, special nan and great gran gran. The funeral service will be held in the Cedar Service Room, Bretby Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd October at 12.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu for the Air Ambulance may be placed in the collection box following the service. Black need not be worn. Enquiries please to FM & J Wait, Swadlincote 01283 216668
Passed away peacefully at Milford House Care Home on 15th September 2024. Aged 86 years. Beloved wife to the late Peter. loving mother to Gavin, Mark and Miles and devoted grandma to Tom, Alex, Lydia, George, Beth, Fergus and Innes. Margaret will be sadly missed, by all who knew her. A funeral service will take place at Markeaton Crematorium Main Chapel on Wednesday 16th October at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Margaret to Umbrella Derby & Derbyshire can be left at the service or given online via Margaret's tribute page at www.wathalls.co.uk Enquiries to Wathall's 01332 504026
Kaye passed suddenly due to short illness on the 13th September 2024, aged 59. Beloved Mum, Nanny, Daughter, Sister, Auntie & friend to many. Will be truly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will be held at the Trent Valley Crematorium De72 2AF, on Friday 18th October at 2:30pm. Purple was Kaye's favourite colour so please feel free to wear anything purple. All floral tributes to be handed to Marc Stephens Funeral Services, Wren House, 870 Osmaston Road, Allenton, Derby, De24 9AB. Up until the day before the funeral service. Followed by a celebration of Kaye's life at the Silver Ghost, Field Drive, Alvaston, Derby, De24 0HF. Donations can be made in memory of Kaye to the ICU Royal Derby Hospital. There will be a donation box throughout the day. Any donations will be gratefully received.