James Yuille Smith, 'beloved' husband of the late Pat, died on September 28

'Beloved' husband in Derby Telegraph funeral notices this week

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by · Derbyshire Live

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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week:

James Yuille SMITH

Passed away peacefully on 28th September 2024, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of the late Pat. Jim will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family. A funeral service will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium, on Monday 28th October at 10.30am. Family flowers only, however, donations in loving memory of Jim will be shared between NMCCU & NICU at The Royal Derby Hospital, and may be placed in the donation box provided. All enquiries tel:01332 281442

Monica COOLING

Monica Cooling Of Sinfin Derby Passed away peacefully at Kilburn Care Centre on Friday 20th September 2024 aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Leslie Frank, dearly loved mam of David, dear mother-in-law of Olga. The funeral service will be held at St Stephens Church 311 Sinfin Lane Sinfin DE24 9GP on Tuesday 22nd October at 11:30am Followed by a Comittal at Markeaton Crematorium Round Chapel Markeaton Lane Derby DE22 4NH at 1pm. Family flowers only and donations to St Stephen's church. 73 Normanton Road Derby DE1 2GH 01332 344070

Patrick Humphries (of Allestree) DEMPSEY

(of Allestree) Passed away suddenly on Tuesday 24th September 2024, aged 75 years old. Patrick was the devoted husband of Joyce, loving father to Alex and his wife Michelle, devoted grandad to Eleanor, Annabelle and Madeline. The funeral service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium (Main Chapel) on Tuesday 15th October at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for East Midlands Ambulance Service. Bright colours can be worn in memory of Patrick. Central Co-op Funeral Unit 4a Park Farm Centre, Birchover Way Allestree Derby DE22 2QN

Martin Joseph (Joe) DEVINE

(Joe) Passed away peacefully on 5th October 2024 aged 70 years. A funeral service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium (main chapel) on Friday 18th October at 10:00am. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to Central Co-op Funeralcare, Littleover, Derby DE23 6FP.Tel 01332 332302.

Gayle DUESBURY (Nee Wilkinson)

(Nee Wilkinson) Sadly passed away suddenly, at home, on Wednesday 28th August 2024 aged 64 years. Loved wife of Paul for more than 38 years and a Loving and very proud Mum to Alex and Helena. Beloved sister to Jane and Steven and will be greatly missed by her many close and dear friends. Gayle's funeral will be held on Monday 14th October at 1.45pm in the Willow Service Room at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only, by kind request and any donations in Gayle's memory may be given on the day at the funeral and will benefit the excellent work carried out by the Burton branch of the RSPCA. All further enquiries to: Central Co-op Funeralcare, 5 the Precinct, Main Street Stretton DE13 0DZ Tel: 01283 565207.

Ethel Blanche EDWARDS

Ethel of Barrow upon Trent sadly passed way at The Old Lodge nursing Home on Thursday 19th September aged 103 years surrounded by her family and close friends. Much loved and respected wife of the late Donald. Cherished mother of Yvonne and mother in law of Andrew. Adored Nana of Claire and great nana of Alasdair. Dear friend of Susan and Marcus. Ethel will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. A service to remember Ethel will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium on Thursday 24th October at 1.30pm. Flowers are welcome and can be brought on the day or sent to the funeral home before the service or a donation if desired can be sent to the Epilepsy Society or placed in the donation box provided on the day. Central Co-op Funeral 73 Normanton Road Derby DE1 2GH 01332 344070

Ann HAMBLIN

Passed away peacefully at Queen's Hospital, on 30th September 2024, aged 84 years. Much loved and greatly missed by her daughters Sharon, Kay, and their families, granddaughters Katie, Liz, Sophie and Emily, and four great-grandchildren. Ann's funeral will take place in the Willow Room at Bretby Crematorium on Wednesday 23rd October at 2.30pm. Formal funeral attire is not required. No flowers by request, donations in memory of Ann will benefit 'Motor Neurone Disease Association' and may be made at the service. All enquiries to Murray's Funeral Directors, 23 York Street, Burton, DE14 2LX. Tel:01283 562299. Alternatively, to donate online, light a candle or leave a memory of Ann, please visit murraysfunerals.co.uk (click on Tributes and Donations).

John HARRISON

Sadly passed away at Bearwardcote Hall Residential Home on Thursday 19th September 2024, aged 87 years. Much loved husband, dad, grandad and father in law. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to be held at Bretby Crematorium, Cedar Chapel on Tuesday 22nd October 2024 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are invited for Bearwardcote Hall Residents Fund. These can be made online at www.georgesimnett.co.uk or may be given at the services. All enquiries to George Simnett Family Funeral Directors, Walker House, 65 High Street, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 7TB, Tel: 01332 690211.

Iris Lavinia HICKSON

Passed away peacefully at the Royal Derby Hospital on Saturday 14th September 2024 aged 91 years. Much loved wife of Keith, loving mother to Richard and Martin, a dear grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Trent Valley Crematorium on Friday 11th October at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired are invited for the British Heart Foundation. These can be made via George Simnett Family Funeral Directors Sponden Tel: 01332 661195

Ernest HODGKINSON

Sadly passed away peacefully in his sleep on the 18th September 2024, aged 93 years. Much loved by his children Brian, Paul, Celia and their families. A funeral service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium (Round Chapel) on Monday 14th October at 10.30 am. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations for 'Alzheimer's Society' may be placed in the donation box at the end of the service. All enquiries to Central Coop Funeral, Chaddesden. Tel 01332 281442.

Alan KEY

Sadly passed away at Royal Derby Hospital with his family by his side on Friday 20th September 2024 aged 87. A beloved husband of Pat, a much loved dad to Yvonne, Sandra, Hayley and Graham and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Alan will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. The funeral service will be held on Thursday 17th October at 3pm in The Cedar Room at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, for Motor Neurone Disease Association, British Heart Foundation and/or Etwall Bowls Club may be left in the collection box at the service or online at alankey.muchloved.com All enquiries please to: J H Grice Funeral Service, Hatton Telephone 01283 812192

Alan KEY

Sadly passed away at Royal Derby Hospital with his family by his side on Friday 20th September 2024 aged 87. A beloved husband of Pat, a much loved dad to Yvonne, Sandra, Hayley and Graham and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Alan will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. The funeral service will be held on Thursday 17th October at 3pm in The Cedar Room at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, for Motor Neurone Disease Association, British Heart Foundation and/or Etwall Bowls Club may be left in the collection box at the service or online at alankey.muchloved.com All enquiries please to: J H Grice Funeral Service, Hatton Telephone 01283 812192

Olive May KNAPP

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 21st September 2024, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan, adored mum to Tim and Lynn, a much loved mother-in-law to Karen and Keith, and a cherished nanna to Abi, Ben, Oliver and Evie. Olive will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends. The family would like to thank everyone for their kind messages of sympathy and support they have received at this difficult time. Funeral service at Markeaton Crematorium, Main Chapel on Tuesday 29th October 2024 at 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are invited for The Donkey Sanctuary. 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.

Angela Rosemary LAMB (Nee Smith)

(Nee Smith) Angela Lamb of Melbourne, Derbyshire, passed away peacefully on Monday 30th September, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Tony, dearly beloved mother of Jenny and David, mother-in-law to Steve and Abby, a dearly loved Nana to Alex, Robert, Fergus and Frankie, and Great Nana to Freddie. The funeral service will be held at Melbourne United Reformed Church, High Street, Melbourne, DE73 8GJ, on Friday 25th October, at 10.30am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Dementia Research UK. All enquiries may be made to JP Springthorpe and Co Funeral Directors, 17 Potter Street, Melbourne, DE73 8DX, tel 01332 865511.

Lynne Patricia LEATHERLAND (nee Carter)

(nee Carter) of Chaddesden Passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband by her side, on Thursday 26th September 2024. Aged 68 years. Much loved wife to Mick, loving mum to Ben, Katie and Daniel, nana to Chelsea, Niketa, James, Oliver, Roseanna, Jack and Joe, mother in law to Clare, Nick and Caren. Lynne will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium on Thursday 24th October at 11:30am. Family flowers only please, however donations to benefit East Midlands Air Ambulance can be made online by visiting funeral-notices.co.uk or may be placed in the donation box at the Service. All enquiries to COOP Funeral Chaddesden. Tel: 01332 281442

Vanessa Joyce (of Pentrich) LOCKWOOD

(of Pentrich) Vanessa passed away with her family by her side, on Tuesday 17th September 2024, aged 63. Vanessa was born in Derbyshire, to parents Philip and Sheila Aldridge, and sister Pip. She graduated from Winchester University after studying English Literature, and went on to work for several companies. Most notable was her time with Laskarina Holidays, where she was able to combine her passion for history with her joy for travelling, working alongside colleagues who became a second family. Married to Steven, Vanessa was a devoted mother to three children - Emma, Chris, and Katie - all of whom miss her dearly. She was also grandmother to Cooper and Mason, who spent many wonderful afternoons with her watching Fireman Sam with chocolate buttons. Vanessa left us too early, but shone throughout her life and blessed us with love, kindness and wisdom. We had such wonderful times together, and she will be sorely missed, but we know we will be together again one day and for all eternity. A service for Vanessa will be held at Markeaton Crematorium (Main Chapel) on Friday 11th October at 11:00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given at the service for Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to Central Co-op Funeral (Allestree) Tel: 01332 550033

Jane ('Janie') LYNCH

'Janie' We are deeply saddened to announce that Janie passed away at the Royal Derby Hospital on Wednesday 2nd October 2024, at the age of 60 years. Much loved Mum of Kerrie and Jimmy, Lucy and Adam. Adored Nanny to Macy, Oliver, Grace, Isabelle, and Harry. Beloved Daughter to Andy. Special Sister to Mary and Trisha. A loved friend to many. Janie will be dearly missed by all. Janie's funeral will be held on Thursday 7th November 2024 at 1.30pm in the Cedar Service Room at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only by kind request. Donations in Janie's memory will benefit the continued work of the Macmillan Unit at The Royal Derby Hospital.

Hilda Gertrude MASKREY

Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday October 1st 2024, aged 94 years. Much loved wife of Eric, Hilda will be sadly missed. Funeral service will take place at Markeaton Crematorium, Round Chapel on Wednesday October 16th at 10.30am. Flowers are welcome and donations to Cats Protection can be given on the day or sent care of A.W. Lymn Meek House, 521 Burton Road, Littleover, DE23 6FT 01332 913 112 www.lymn.co.uk

Jacqueline Ann Marjorie MCGUINNESS

Passed away peacefully, at the Royal Derby Hospital on Friday 30th August 2024 aged 87 years. Devoted wife of the late David, much loved mum of Vincent, Malcolm and Nevil, dear grandma to Scarlett. The funeral service will take place at Markeaton Crematorium in the Round Chapel on Tuesday 15th October, 3pm. Donations in her memory are for the RNLI and may be made online at funeral-notices.co.uk. All further enquiries to Central Coop Spondon. Telephone 01332 664976

Doris MELLOR

Late of Swinscoe and Mayfield. Passed away peacefully on the 6th October 2024 aged 89 years. Sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral service and burial on Monday 28th October 2024 at St Bartholomew's Church, Blore at 11.30am. Family flowers only. Any donations gratefully received will be given to Treetops Hospice c/o A Slater & Sons, 37 39 Compton, Ashbourne, DE6 1BX, 01335 345120. www.aslaterandsons.co.uk

Susan MORRIS (THOMAS)

(THOMAS) It is with great sadness that the family of Susan Morris announces her passing on 23rd September 2024, at the age of 77 years. Susan passed away at Hoar Cross Nursing Home and will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends.

Frederick (Fred) ORTON-JONES

Fred Frederick Orton-Jones beloved husband of the late Magdalen (Maggie) father of Mark, Karen and Zena sadly passed away peacefully at home on the 10th September 2024 aged 85. He was our rock, our world and will be deeply missed. The funeral will take place on Thursday 10th October 10am at Woodlands Cemetery Coleshill Birmingham B46 1DP Family flowers, Donations to the Stroke Association will be gratefully accepted on the day.

Frederick PAYNE

Passed away peacefully on 10th September 2024 with his family around him. Aged 80 years. Much loved husband to Patricia, father to Sarah and Richard, grandfather to Elspeth, Laura and Declan. Fred will be fondly remembered by all that knew him. A funeral service for Fred will take place at Dale Hill Natural Burial Ground on Friday 11th October at 2.00pm. All welcome to attend. Donations for Treetops Hospice may be given at the service or online. All enquiries to Central Coop Funeral Service, Spondon Tel 01332 664976

Joyce Winifred PEACH (née Pegg)

(née Pegg) Passed away peacefully at the Park Nursing Home on 11th September 2024, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Roy and dearly missed by godson Ian and family, brother-in-law Don, nephews Nick and Dave and families and cousins Lynn and Nicholas and family. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Friday 18th October, service 11:30am in the Round Chapel at Markeaton Crematorium. Flowers welcome. Donations in lieu will support Cancer Research UK and Diabetes UK and may be left at the service or given online at www.wathalls.co.uk Enquiries to Wathall's Telephone: 01332 504027

Arthur PERRY

Passed away peacefully on 25th September 2024 aged 78. Dearly loved husband to Carole, and devoted Dad to Susan, Victoria and Jane. Will be sadly missed by sons-in-law Daren, Darren & David. Loving Grandad to Amber, James, Joshua, Annie, Sophie, Ellie-Ann, Lucy & Laurence and Great-grandad to Esme Ruby, Theodore Arthur & Daisy Rae. Also a dear brother to Richard & sisters Gena and the late Janet and special brother-in- law to Pat. A celebration of Arthur's life will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium, Aston on Trent at 1.30pm on Monday 21st October 2024, and afterwards at the Queens Head, Ockbrook. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu can be given at the service for Long Eaton Singing for the Brain, a group that Arthur particularly enjoyed attending. All enquiries to : Central Coop Funeral, 113 Victoria Avenue, Borrowash, Derby. DE72 3HF Tel: 01332 661595