Devoted and beloved husband in Derby Telegraph funeral notices this week
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week:
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 24th August 2024. Loving wife to the late Norman. Much loved mum to Carol and Tracey, predeceased by son Peter and daughter Lynn. Grandmother, great grandmother, mother in law and dear friend to many. Service at Markeaton Crematorium (Round Chapel) on Thursday 19th September, 1pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research UK may be given at the service or online at funeral-notices.co.uk All further enquiries to Central Coop Funeral, Spondon. Telephone 01332 664976
Ernest Arthur John 'Ernie' (of Tutbury) BIRCH
(of Tutbury) Passed away peacefully at home on 31st August 2024, aged 84 years. Loving husband of the late Jean, much loved dad of Debbie and David, a cherished father in law, brother, stepdad, grandad, great grandad and uncle, he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. A funeral service will be held at Bretby Crematorium, Cedar Chapel on Friday 27th September 2024 at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ernie are gratefully appreciated for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and St Giles Hospice and may be placed in the collection box following the service. Further enquiries please to: The Co-operative Funeralcare, 8 Borough Road, Burton on Trent, DE14 2DF. Tel: 01283 568431
Passed away suddenly at Queen's Hospital on 17th August 2024, aged 65 years. Sister of Sara and partner of James. Funeral 1st October 2024, service 11am at The Church of the Holy Angels, Hoar Cross followed by a private committal. Family flowers only please, donations in memory to be divided equally between 'Blue Cross' (equine) and 'National Autistic Society' may 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 Julie, please visit murraysfunerals.co.uk (click on Tributes and Donations).
Passed away peacefully at the Royal Derby Hospital on 27th August 2024, aged 56 years. Funeral service to take place at Markeaton Crematorium, Round Chapel on Monday 30th September service at 9:30am. All enquiries to Natasha Tel: 07385141592.
It is with much sadness that Sheena and family announce the passing of Christopher on Saturday 31st August 2024 at the age of 67 years. A funeral service in celebration of his life will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium on Friday 4th October 2024 at 12:30pm. All are welcome to attend and as was Christopher’s wish “You don’t need to wear a shirt or tie or your best frock - just dress in what makes you feel comfortable” Family flowers only by kind request. Donations in his memory will benefit the continued work of GUTS UK. After the service everyone is invited for refreshments at The Harrington Arms, Sawley. All enquiries: Kinton & Daughter Family Funeral Directors, Long Eaton Branch Telephone 0115 972 4555
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce Avril Cooper passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 8th September 2024. A deeply loved and devoted wife of Ray for 68 years, an adored and deeply loved Mum of Tracey and the late Hayley. A very cherished and treasured Nan of Portia, Harry, Theo and Izaak, and a much loved sister of the late Janet and a dear friend to many. We will hold you forever in our hearts. Goodnight and god bless you until we meet again. Funeral service will be held on Friday 27th September at Markeaton Crematorium in the Main Chapel at 1.30pm. You are all welcome to join us and celebrate Avril's very happy life. Flowers welcome or donations to Alzheimer's Research UK and Parkinson's UK may be left on the day, online or sent to A. W. Lymn Derwent House 9 Becket Street Derby DE1 1HT 01332 348 800 www.lymn.co.uk
Rose Margaret DAKIN (NEE COLLINS)
Rose Margaret DAKIN Nee Collins It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Rose at Royal Derby Hospital on Saturday 24th August 2024 at the age of 87 years. Mother to Mark and wife to the late Pete, "Pete Mate". A Funeral Service for Rose will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium on Tuesday 8th October 2024 at 12:30pm. All are welcome to attend. Any Enquiries to: Kinton & Daughter Family Funeral Directors, Castle Donington Branch: Telephone: 01332 390861
(Ellie) Passed away peacefully at Queen's Hospital on 24th August 2024, aged 67 years. Devoted wife to the late Vince, much loved mother, mother in law, sister, nanny and a special friend to many. Ellie's Funeral Service will take place on Thursday 26th September, 10.30am at St. Saviour's Church, Branston, followed by burial in Branston Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired are invited to benefit 'Cancer Research UK'. These may be given at the service, online at tjparryfunerals.co.uk or sent c/o T. J. Parry & Family Funeral Directors 188 -189 Horninglow Street, Anson Court, Burton upon Trent, DE14 1NG. Tel. 01283 205285.
Of Chaddesden. Sadly passed away at The Nightingale Macmillan Unit on Friday 6th September 2024, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Christine, much loved dad to David and Victoria, special grandad to Jade and Emily, great grandad to Hollie. John will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. A funeral service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium (Main Chapel) on Thursday 3rd October at 2.30 pm. Flowers welcome and may be sent directly to Central Coop Funeral, Chaddesden, but if desired donations to benefit 'RSPB' may be placed in the donation box at the end of service. All enquiries to Central Coop Funeral, 177 Chaddesden Lane, Chaddesden, Derby DE21 6LJ. Tel 01332 281442.
(Tom) Passed away peacefully on Sunday 1st September 2024, aged 53 years. A dearly loved son of Tom and Ann. Beloved brother of Carolyn, Jacquie, Michael and Kieran, and a treasured uncle to his nieces and nephews. Funeral service to be held at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Burton Road, Derby on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 at 11.00am, followed by the interment at Nottingham Road Cemetery. Tom was never dull, so bright colours are welcome. We will miss you so much, always in our hearts. Flowers and enquiries to George Simnett Family Funeral Directors Walker House, 65 High Street, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6TB Tel: 01332 690211.
Passed away peacefully at Royal Derby Hospital on 1st September 2024. Aged 89 years. Loving wife of the late Roy, mother of Clive and Neil and grandma to Victoria, Alexandra, William, Oliver and Elliot. Beryl will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will be held at St John's Church, Mill Street on Friday 27th September at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Beryl will support RNLI and St John's Church and can be left at the service or given online via Beryl's tribute page at www.wathalls.co.uk Enquiries to Wathall's 01332 504026
Passed away peacefully at Queen's Hospital on 4th September 2024, aged 93 years. Michael was a long term and much loved member of several local musical theatre companies. He will be fondly remembered for his many years of dedicated service as a volunteer with 'Burton Hospitals League of Friends', and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Thursday 10th October 2024, service 12:45pm at St Thomas' Methodist Church, followed by a committal in the Willow Room at Bretby Crematorium.