Lee Heathcote died at home with his family on September 28

Cherished dad in Derby Telegraph funeral notices this weekend

Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one

by · Derbyshire Live

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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week:

Lee (Leafy) HEATHCOTE

Leafy Passed away peacefully at home with family on 28th September 2024, aged 48 years. Beloved son to Dennis and Edna, cherished dad to Anna, Lauren and Lewis, dearly loved brother to Alan and Gail and much loved uncle to Mollie, Harry and Grace. Lee will be deeply missed by all his family and his many friends whom he thought so much of.

Funeral service to be held at St Peter’s Church, Fairfield on Tuesday 22nd October 2024 at 2pm. Will those wishing to attend, please accept this invitation and kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only please with donations gratefully appreciated to Cancer Research UK and Blythe House Hospice. Inquiries to: Mellor and Smith Funeral Directors, Fairfield Road, Buxton, Derbys, SK17 7DN. Tel: 01298 77703

Michael ALLDREAD

Of Belper, passed away peacefully at the Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, London Road, Derby on 17th September 2024 aged 82 years. Much loved husband of Janet, dearly loved dad of David & Graham, a loving grandad, great grandad, brother, brother in law, uncle and good friend of many. Funeral service at Amber Valley Memorial Park, Swanwick on Tuesday 15th October at 2:00pm. Family flower only please, donations in lieu if desired made payable to either The Air Ambulance or RNLI, can be sent to Joseph Allen & Sons 17 Field Lane, Belper, DE56 1DE

David BAINBRIDGE

On the 10th September 2024, David, aged 61 years, passed away at his home. Much loved dad of Nick and Amy, dearest son of Doreen and the late John, loving partner of Brenda, brother of Sharon, brother in law of Philip, uncle of Emma. A friend to many, David will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him. Funeral service to be held at St Peter’s Church, Fairfield on Wednesday 16th October 2024 at 11am followed by cremation service at Macclesfield Crematorium. Those wishing to attend, please accept this invitation and kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only please with any donations gratefully appreciated to Blythe House Hospice. Inquiries to: Mellor and Smith Funeral Directors, Fairfield Road, Buxton, Derbys, SK17 7DN. Tel: 01298 77703

Brian David BALLIN

Passed away peacefully at Coxbench Hall Residential Home on 17th September 2024. Aged 87 years. Loving Father to Keith, Anthony, Gail, Sarah and Claire and devoted Grandad to Becky, Isabel, Charlie, Carter and soon to arrive Granddaughter. Brian will be sadly missed, by all who knew him. A Funeral Service will take place at Coxbench Hall Residential Home on Wednesday 9th October at 10.30am, followed by a cremation at Trent Valley Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations In memory of Brian to Duffield Scouts and Treetops Hospice can be left at the service or given online via Brian's tribute page at www.wathalls.co.uk Enquiries to Wathall's 01332 504026

David BARNES

On 21st September 2024, Dave of Buxton passed away peacefully at home, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Paula, loving father of Sally and Nicola, a cherished grandad to Kelly, Tasha and Jamie, and a great grandad to Dawson. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Buxton Cemetery on Monday 14th October 2024 at 2pm. All welcome to attend. By request of Dave please dress as you knew him. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Dave for RNLI or Help For Heroes may be sent to: R.W. Percival, Belfield House, Heath Street. Buxton, SK17 6LT. Tel: 01298 23056 or made online at www.percivalfunerals.co.uk/donations

Nolda BLUNT

Passed away peacefully at Royal Derby Hospital on 29th July 2024 aged 81 years. A devoted Wife, Mum, Grandma, Sister, Auntie and friend to many, Nolda will be truly missed by all who knew her. A funeral service will take place on Friday 18th October at Eagles Deliverance Centre, Derby, DE23 8FS 12pm, following onto an interment at Nottingham Road Cemetery. All enquiries to Central Coop Funeral, Allenton. Tel: 01332 349925

Cynthia Margaret BUTCHER

Passed away peacefully at Barrowhill Hall Residential Care Home, Rocester, on the 7th August 2024. Loving wife of the late Fred, who sadly passed away in 2020. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. The funeral service will be held at Bretby Crematorium, Willow service room, on the 11th October at 15:15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Cynthia are gratefully appreciated for The Salvation Army and Kidney Research UK and may be placed in the donation box as you leave the service. All enquiries please to: Co-operative Funeralcare, 8 Borough Road, Burton on Trent, DE14 2DF. Tel: 01283 568431

Barbara Mary CARPENTER (Nee Nisbit)

Barbara Mary Carpenter will be dearly missed by family and friends

(Nee Nisbit) Who will be dearly missed by family and friends, passed away peacefully at home, on Wednesday 11th September 2024 aged 92 years. Much loved mum to Diane, mother in law to Rodger, beloved partner of Gerald, loving Nan to Adam & Lauren and Great Nan to Kasper & Cole. The funeral service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium, Main Chapel on Friday 11th October, at 12.30pm followed by a celebration of her life at The Farmhouse, Mackworth. Flowers or donations invited for the RSPCA and Cats Protection, as both causes were very close to Barbara's heart. All enquiries to Central Coop Funeral, Allenton. Tel: 01332 349925

Mary Bridget CONNOLLY

Words cannot express our sadness at the loss of our darling Mum. We were blessed beyond words to have her. We will miss every smile, every kind word, you were so loved by us all. Kind hearted, humble and true to yourself. It is the saddest day for us, but Mum you are truly home now. Goodnight and thank you. Endless love. Rest in eternal peace. Maureen, Deirdre and Susan xxx

Nora EVANS

Born March 1936 in Bradford, lived in Doncaster and Derby, Wife of the late Kenneth Evans, mother/mother-in-law to Michele and Rod Zala, grandmother to James and Nina Zala. Funeral service is at Woodlands Church, Derby on Friday 11th October 2024 at 12pm, followed by a private cremation at Markeaton Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Any donations in memory of Nora to support Treetops Hospice Trust and Woodlands Church can be left at the service, or sent to Freepost Treetops or online at https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/ get-involved/donate/ . Also Woodlands Church, Blenheim Parade, Allestree, Derby DE22 2GP, 07862 734229 or office@woodlandschurch.org.uk.

Shirley Ann FLETCHER

Passed away peacefully at home on 18th September 2024, aged 84 years. Shirley will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her. Funeral Tuesday 15th October, service 10.30 am in the Round Chapel at Markeaton Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in memory payable to 'RSPCA Derby' may be made 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 Shirley, please visit murraysfunerals.co.uk (click on obituaries and donations)