'Dearly treasured' son in Derby Telegraph funeral notices this week

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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week:

Shane Joseph KEYLAND

Passed away suddenly on 19th September 2024, aged 32 years. A dearly treasured son of Michelle, brother to Aaron, Shannon and the late Lee. A much loved nephew to Trevor & Louise, amazing uncle to Demi-Leigh and Callum-Lee. A dearly loved partner to Ayesha and devoted step dad to Thaitus-William. Shane will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Funeral for family and close friends Monday 14th October, service 11.00am at Markeaton Crematorium, Main Chapel. Floral tributes welcome. All enquiries to Murray's Funeral Directors, 25 Main Street, Findern, DE65 6AG. Tel: 01332 425022.

Steve HOBDAY

Formerly of Cheylesmore and Willenhall, passed away peacefully at home in Chesterfield on 12th September 2024 aged 80. Beloved husband to Barbara. Funeral to take place at 14:30 on 8th October 2024 at Chesterfield Crematorium, S43 1AU. Family flowers only. No dress code. Donations to Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation - www.pdmro.org.uk Further information contact Co-Op Funeralcare, West Bars, Chesterfield. 01246 220201

Betty HUFTON

Passed away peacefully at Holly Tree Lodge on Saturday 14th September 2024, aged 88 years. Much loved Mum of Stuart and Linda. Mother in Law of Kay and Steve. Treasured Grandma to Rebecca and Emma. A service will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium on Thursday 10th October at 11.30am. Everyone is warmly invited to the wake at The Royal British Legion, 30 Poppyfields Drive, Mickleover. No flowers please. Donations in lieu may be given in loving memory of Betty and will be forwarded to the Forget-Me-Not Cafe, Chellaston. A donations box will be provided on the day. Further enquiries to Central Co-op Funeralcare, Mickleover. TEL: 01332 517301 Email: mickleover.funeral@centralcoop.co.uk

John Alfred IVES

Sadly passed away peacefully on Tuesday 24th September 2024, aged 80 years. Much loved husband of Marilyn, dearly loved dad of Louise and Wayne, very special grandad to Sophie, Brad and Holly and a dear father in law to Warren and Trina. Funeral service to be held at Trent Valley Crematorium, Aston on Trent on Monday 21st October 2024 at 10.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Parkinson's UK. 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.

Julie JOHNSON (née Burke)

(née Burke ) Passed away peacefully on 13th September 2024, aged 55 years. Dearly loved wife of Alan, special daughter of Rose, treasured mum of Chelsea, very proud nan to Thomas and Theo and cherished sister to the late Billy. She was a great friend to many and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Wednesday 16th October, service 12:30pm at St John The Divine, Horninglow, followed by a committal in the Cedar Room at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in memory are payable to 'The Anal Cancer Foundation' and may be given at the service. To donate online, light a candle or leave a memory of Julie, please visit murraysfunerals.co.uk (click on tributes and donations).

Alvina KNIGHT

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Alvina at the age of 74 years on Wednesday 25th September 2024. A Funeral Service to celebrate her life will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium on Thursday 17th October 2024 at 2:30pm. All are welcome to attend. Flowers welcome, please deliver to the Long Eaton office on the morning of the funeral. After the Funeral Service everyone is invited for refreshments and to continue celebrating Alvina's life at The Nags Head, Sawley. Donations in memory will benefit the continued work of British Heart Foundation and Rainbow Hospice. All enquiries: Kinton & Daughter Family Funeral Directors Long Eaton Branch Telephone: 0115 972 4555

James Donald (Jamie) MACDONALD

(Jamie) It is with great sadness that we inform of the death of Jamie Macdonald, 68, after a short illness. Dad passed away on Sept. 19th at Diana, Princess of Wales hospital in Grimsby. He spent his final hours surrounded by those who loved him most, and he will be greatly missed by his wife Lynn, sister Jane, sons Tim and Jonty, and step son Tom - plus their families including his grandchildren Harry, Lily and Violet. Respecting his wishes, Jamie's family will hold a Celebration of Life for him in Spring 2025. The family will share further details as appropriate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Roy MARSH

Passed away peacefully after a long illness bravely borne on 26th September 2024, aged 67 years. Much loved partner of Pat, sadly missed brother of Sheila, Richard, Michael and Carol. Special brother in law to Colin, Sue, Norma and Peter, uncle to his many nephews and nieces. He was a great friend to many and will be greatly missed especially by Claire, Lucy and Sam. Now at peace. Funeral Monday 21st October service 11.15am in the Cedar Room at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in memory payable to 'St Giles Hospice' may be made 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 Roy, please visit www.murraysfunerals.co.uk (click on obituaries and donations).

Michael John (John) MCGINN

(John) Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday 19th September 2024, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Bobbie, much loved dad to Michael and Deborah, loving grandad to Laura, Tom and Chloe and loving great-grandad to Hudson. Funeral service to be held at Markeaton Crematorium, Main Chapel on Thursday 10th October at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation can be made online, 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

Eileen Edith MCLOUGHLIN

Eileen of Sinfin, Derby passed away peacefully on the 14th of September at Rykneld View Nursing Home aged 92 years. Much loved Mum to Sandra, Jaqueline, David, Michael, Diane and Christine. Cherished Grandmother to Stuart, Cassie, Daniel, Genevieve, Josh, Matthew and Josie. Eileen will be sadly missed. A service to remember Eileen will be held on Thursday 10th October at Markeaton Crematorium (Round chapel) at 2pm. Family flowers only please but if desired a donation can be made in Eileen's memory to The Alzheimer's Society. 73 Normanton Road Derby DE1 2GH 01332 344070

Robbin Crispian MUDFORD

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robbin Crispian Mudford, who died peacefully on Monday, 16th September 2024, at Royal Derby Hospital, aged 92 years. Robbin will be dearly missed by David, Rose, Nicolas, Duncan, Nicky and friends. A service to celebrate his long and active life will be held at St Oswald's Church, Ashbourne, at 2:30pm on Friday, 18th October. In lieu of floral tributes, Robbin requested that donations be made to his preferred charities: Parkinson's UK, Alzheimer's Research UK and Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). These may be left at the service or given online at www.wathalls.co.uk Robbin's memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him

Jean Ann NIXON

Suddenly on 14th September 2024 at home, Jean aged 88 years, of Berryhill. The dearly loved Wife of the late David, much loved Mum of Paul, Peter and the late Gary, loved Mother-in-law of Sandra, Vicky and Dawn, devoted Nana of Carrie, Michael, Sheryl and Sam and Great-Nana of Josh, Maddox and Finley and a dear Sister of Beryl and the late Peter. Jean will be very fondly remembered and sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral service and cremation at Carmountside Crematorium on Friday 11th October, at 11.30am. Will relatives and friends kindly meet at Carmountside. Flowers or donations if preferred for Dementia UK Donations and enquiries to Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880.

Elsie NORMAN

of Lullington Passed away peacefully on 15th September 2024 aged 94 years. Loving wife of the late Geoff. Mum of Stephen and Geoffrey. A grandma, great grandma and mother in law who will be sadly missed. The funeral service for Elsie will be held on Monday 7th October, 10:30am at All Saints Church, Lullington, followed by a service of committal at Bretby Crematorium, Willow Room. Donations in lieu of flowers are gratefully received for All Saints Church, Lullington and will be collected following the funeral service. For enquiries please call Ward & Brewin Funeral Service, Tel: 01283 215969.

Barbara NUTT (nee Bloor)

Passed away peacefully at the Florence Nightingale Community Hospital in Derby on Saturday 14th September 2024 Aged 90 years. Devoted Wife of 65 years to the late Jeff. Proud and adored Mum and Grandma to Mark and Joanne, Kirsty and Luke. Will be sadly missed by many. The funeral service will be held at Church Gresley Methodist Church on Friday 18th October at 11.15am, followed by a committal service at 12.45pm in the Cedar Service Room at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only by kind request. Donations will benefit the continued work of both the Epilepsy Action and St Giles Hospice charities. Donations can be forwarded to Tony Fagan & Sons Family Funeral Directors. They may also be given on the day at the funeral or directly to family. Arrangements & Care are entrusted to Tony Fagan & Sons Family Funeral Directors 10 Belmont Street Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 8JU 01283 224945

Michael John O'MAHONEY

O'MAHONEY Michael John of Burton on Trent Passed away peacefully on 16th September 2024 aged 76. A loving brother to Maureen, Kevin, Andrew, Sheena, Tim, Sharon and the late Brendan. Also a special brother-in-law and uncle who will be sadly missed. Michael will be received into St Mary & St Modwen Roman Catholic Church on Monday 4th November at 6.00pm. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday 5th November at 12 noon followed by interment at Stapenhill Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Michael are for St Mary & St Modwen RC Church and may be placed in the collection box as you leave the church. Further enquiries to Wellings Funeral Service. Tel: 01283 563555.

Ivy Beatrice (Nee Tagell) PEARCE

Nee Tagell Passed away peacefully on Saturday 21st September at Jason Hylton Court Care Home aged 98 years. Beloved Mum of Norman, Maureen, Marlene and the late Sandy. Mother in law of Cate, Pete and Keith. Nana, Great Nana and Great Great Nana. Ivy's funeral service will be held on Tuesday 22nd October at 2pm in the Cedar Service Room at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only by kind request. Donation's in Ivy's memory will benefit the continued work of both Tree Tops Hospice and Marie Curie.

Peta Joan POTTER (nee Cresswell)

(nee Cresswell) Taken away suddenly on 19th September 2024, aged 69 years. Dearly loved wife of Clive. She was a sister, sister-in-law, step mum, devoted granny, auntie, great-auntie and great-great-auntie. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. A service will be held at Amber Valley Crematorium on Friday 18th October at 10.00am. Dark clothes not necessary, but have a splash of yellow. No flowers please, but donations in memory of Peta for The British Heart Foundation, which may be given at https://www.gillotts.co.uk/petajoanpotter/ by retiring collection following the service or sent to Gillotts Funeral Directors, 1a, Abbott Street, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7QD. Tel: 01773 713921.

Sonia POTTS

Of Oakwood Passed away suddenly at The Royal Derby Hospital on Monday 23rd September 2024. Aged 67 years. Much loved wife to Mick, loving mum to Layla, Dale and Adam, nana to Ollie, Maya, Harry and India. A Celebration of Sonia's life will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium on Thursday 17th October at 12:30 pm. Family flowers only please, however donations to benefit The Hepatology Ward at The Royal Derby Hospital may be made by visiting funeral-notices.co.uk or may be placed in the donation box at the Service. All enquiries please to Chaddesden COOP Funeral Tel: 01332 281442

Raymond PURCELL

Passed away 17th September 2024 aged 71 years. The Funeral Service will take place at Bramcote Crematorium on Monday 14th October at 11am. The family invite you to join them to share more memories of Ray at Gladstone Lodge, Market Street Ilkeston, DE7 5RB. Any flowers are welcome. Donations if desired to Diabetes UK & Derbyshire wildlife trust c/o G.T. Edwards Funeral Directors, 126, Nottingham Road, Ilkeston. Tel 0115 9325469

Raymond PURCELL

Passed away 17th September 2024 aged 71 years. The Funeral Service will take place at Bramcote Crematorium on Monday 14th October at 11am. The family invite you to join them to share more memories of Ray at Gladstone Lodge, Market Street Ilkeston, DE7 5RB Any flowers are welcome. Donations if desired to Diabetes UK & Derbyshire wildlife trust c/o G.T. Edwards Funeral Directors, 126, Nottingham Road, Ilkeston. Tel 0115 9325469

Susan Maureen ROBERTSON (née Ryalls)

(née Ryalls) Passed away peacefully at St Oswald's Hospital after a long illness on 14th September 2024, aged 75 years. Much loved wife of Iain, sister of Jane, Paul, Malcolm, Mark, David and Michael. She will be greatly missed by all her family and her many friends across the United Kingdom. Funeral service to take place at Markeaton Crematorium in the Main Chapel on Tuesday 8th October at 11am. Flowers welcome or donations to Cancer Research UK may be given via her tribute page at www.wathalls.co.uk Enquiries please to Wathall's Tel. 01332 345268.

Anthony Ernest (Tony) SALT

(Tony) Of Moira Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home after a long illness bravely borne on Wednesday September 18th, aged 80 years. Much loved husband of Audrey, devoted Dad to Paul, Michael and the late Ian. A loved father in law, grandad and great grandad. Tony's funeral service will take place on Thursday October 10th 1.30pm at Wesleyan Reform Church, Moira followed by private committal at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if desired will be forwarded to Derbyshire Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance. For all enquiries please contact Sally Grice Measham Family Funeral Service Tel 01530 274466

Peter Richard SMITH

Passed away peacefully at the Royal Derby Hospital on 18th September 2024 aged 75 years. Beloved Husband of Janet, much loved father of Julie, Ian, and Nicola, Father-in-law to Scott, Stacie and Dave, Grandad of Molly, Chelsea, Evie, Dottie and Jorgie. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Peter's funeral service with be held at Trent Valley Crematorium in Aston-on-Trent on Friday 18th October 2024 at 11.30 am. No flowers by request. Donations made payable to British Heart Foundation. Marc Stephens Funeral Service Wren House Allenton Derby DE24 9AB TEL-01332-986966

Bernard Louis SMITH

Bernard of Derby passed away suddenly at the Royal Derby Hospital on the 22nd of September aged 91 years. Much loved brother of the late Hazel. Cherished Uncle to Janet and Michael. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A service to remember Bernard will take place on Tuesday the 29th of October at Markeaton Crematorium (Round chapel) at 11.30am. Flowers are welcome or if desired a donation in Bernard's memory can be made to Parkinson's Society. 73 Normanton Road Derby DE1 2GH 01332 344070

Dr John SPINCER

Passed away at home on the 1st October 2024 surrounded by his loving family. A loving husband to Karen, a much loved dad to Mark, Fiona, Sarah, Rebecca and Joseph and a much loved grandad to his 10 grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends and the Derby community for who he served as a GP for 43 years. Funeral service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium on the 15th October at 2.30pm. Family flowers only but if desired donations to Operation Smile may be made via www.wathalls.co.uk. Any enquires to Wathalls - 01332 345268