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Death Notices
Of Snelston. Passed away peacefully on the 24th April 2023, aged 87 years. Beloved Wife of the late Donald. A Loving Mum to Clinton and Alden and Mother in Law to Joanne and Sue. A Dear Grandma of Melissa and Thomas and Great Grandma to Lily. Remembered with love by Mark and Imy. Funeral Service and Burial St Peters Church, Snelston on Friday 19th May 2023 at 3pm. Please wear purple if possible at Freda’s request. Family flowers only, any donations gratefully received will be given to The Ashbourne Animal Welfare c/o A Slater & Sons 37-39 Compton, Ashbourne DE6 1BX 01335 345120 www.aslaterandsons.co.uk
of Doveridge Passed away peacefully on the 16th April 2023, aged 93 years. Beloved Wife of the late Geoff. A loving Mum to Steve and Anne. Funeral Service of Thanksgiving at St Cuthberts Church, Doveridge on Wednesday 17th May 2023 at 1pm. This follows a private family cremation. Family flowers only, any donations gratefully received will be given to The Acorns Children Hospice c/o A Slater & Sons, 66a High St, Uttoxeter ST14 7JD 01889 564086 www.aslaterandsons.co.uk
Passed away peacefully in The Royal Hospital, ICU, surrounded by his family. He was a great Son, Brother, Dad, Nephew and Grandad.
(Mick) Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 4th April 2023, aged 59 years. After a battle bravely fought, Michael fell asleep for the last time, leaving his loving wife Jennie & beloved son Finley. Michael was a cherished son, brother, uncle & brother-in-law, and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. A celebration of Michael's life is to take place on Tuesday 9th May at St. Bartholomew's Church, Derby at 11:00am followed by burial at Nottingham Road Cemetery at 12:00pm. Flowers welcome or donations in lieu to the Soup Kitchen for The Homeless may be gratefully given on the day or sent care of A. W. Lymn Wentworth House 337 Osmaston Park Road Derby DE24 8DA 01332 733 321 www.lymn.co.uk
Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 15th April 2023 aged 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Millie. Dear father to Ian and Stephen and father in law to Tracey and Collette. Much loved grandfather to Alex, Alice, Elliot, Hugh and Mollie. Don's funeral service will be held at Bramcote Crematorium (Reflection Chapel) on Thursday 11th May, 9.30am. Following the service a wake will be held at the Royal Oak, Ockbrook. Floral tributes may be sent to the address below. Donations in Don's memory are to benefit the work of the British Red Cross and may be given directly to the charity. All further enquiries to Central Coop, 63-67 Sitwell Street, Spondon, DE21 7FH Telephone 01332 664976
LEAR Dennis William of Denstone Passed away peacefully on the 18th April 2023. Aged 94 years. Beloved Husband of the late Dilys, a loving Dad to David, Sandra and Phill. A Dear Grandad of Victoria, William, Ashley, Carly, Dan and Max, Great-Grandad to Rory, Esme, and Cora. Funeral Service of thanksgiving to be held at All Saints Church, Denstone on Friday 12th May 2023 at 1pm, this follows a family cremation. Any donations gratefully received will be given to Alzheimer's Society c/o A.Slater & Sons 66a High Street, Uttoxeter, ST14 7JD, 01889 564086 www.aslaterandsons.co.uk
Darren MACKIE (Forest Hall, formerly of Matlock)
(Forest Hall, formerly of Matlock) Unexpectedly on Saturday 15th April aged 50 years. Devoted husband to Helen. Beloved dad to Thomas and Adam. He is much loved and sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Friends and family please meet at St. Andrew's Church, Benton on Wednesday 10th May at 1pm for a thanksgiving service to celebrate Darren's life. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu if desired to The Great North Air Ambulance and Daft As a Brush. WS Taylor & Sons Ltd 2-3 Meadowfield Terrace Forest Hall NE12 9ES Tel. 0191 2709677.
Anthony Bernard (Tony) MIDDLETON
(Tony) Anthony of Derby passed away peacefully at The Royal Derby Hospital on the 12th April 2023. He will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him. A funeral service to remember Tony will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium, Derby Rd, Aston-on-Trent, Derby DE72 2AF on Friday 19th May at 16.30pm. Tony's family warmly invite you to join them for drinks after the service at The Melbourne Inn, 20 High St, Derby DE73 8GJ. Family flowers only please but a donation in Tony's memory if desired can be made to RNLI at rnli.org or via the donation box provided on the day. The family kindly ask that whoever would like to attend Tony's funeral service to please wear bright and colourful clothing. 73 Normanton Road Derby DE1 2GH 01332 344070
(Rod) Passed away peacefully at the Royal Derby Hospital on 14th April 2023, aged 78 years. Beloved husband and soulmate to Christine, dearly loved dad to Emma, Joanne and Mandy, treasured grandad to Natasha, Ben, Jack, Ella, Olivia, Millie and Gracie, and a much loved great grandad. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral will be held on Friday 12th May at Markeaton Crematorium - Main Chapel 12.30pm. Donations in lieu will support Asthma and Lung UK which may be left at the service or given online via www.wathalls.co.uk All enquiries to Wathall's 01332 504027
Of Merlin Green, Sinfin, passed away on Sunday 9th April 2023, leaving Mark, Tristan, Rob and Jo without a mother, sister, nanna, and friend. The family would like to thank all of her carers past and present for their help in giving her the best quality of life, and considers them all friends for life. Funeral service to be held at Markeaton Crematorium, Round Chapel on Friday 12th May 2023 at 2.00pm. No flowers please. Donations are invited for The MS Society. These can be made online at www.georgesimnett.co.uk or given at the service. All enquiries to George Simnett Family Funeral Directors Walker House, 65 High Street, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6TB Tel: 01332 690211.
Passed away peacefully on 6th April 2023 at Stanton Manor aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Cyril, much loved mum, grandma and great grandma. The funeral service will be held in the Carnarvon Chapel, Bretby Crematorium on Thursday 4th May 2023 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu for the Air Ambulance and Alzheimer's Society may be placed in the collection box following the service. Enquiries please to J Hylton & Sons 01283 216668
Kevin passed away peacefully at Royal Derby Hospital on 12th April 2023, aged 66 years. Dearly loved Husband to Gina. Much loved Father and Father-in-Law to Terry, Kerry, Kurt & Heather. Beloved Grandad to Logan & Max and Brother and Brother-in-Law to Ian, Kate, Nigel & Gill. Also much loved by Sarah and Catelyn and a great friend to many. Funeral Tuesday 9th May. Service 11.15am in the Carnarvon Chapel at Bretby Crematorium. Black need not be worn. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Kevin made payable to 'St Giles Hospice' may be sent c/o Murray's Funeral Directors, 23 York Street, Burton DE14 2LX, tel: 01283 562299, or made online.
Barbara passed away peacefully after a short illness. She was much loved and will be sadly missed by all family, friends and neighbours. Barbara's funeral service will take place on Tuesday 9th May, at 11.30 am Markeaton Crematorium in the Round Chapel. All flowers welcome. Marc Stephens Funeral Services Wren House 870 Osmaston Road Allenton Derby DE24 9AB TEL- 01332 986966
Of Wilson. Husband of the late Susan, dad of the late Alison, father-in-law of Jon, grandad (Ganga), great grandad, brother and uncle passed peacefully but suddenly away on 9th April 2023 at home aged 81 years. The funeral service will be held at Bretby Crematorium on Friday 5th May at 12 noon. Flowers or donations if so desired for Cancer Research UK and any enquiries may be made to J. P Springthorpe & Co Funeral Directors, Castle Lodge, South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics, LE65 1BR. Tel. 01530 417310.
Sheila Margaret SMITH (née Pountain)
(née Pountain) Sadly passed away peacefully, after a short illness on Ward 406 at The Royal Derby Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Brian Ronald Smith. Much loved and caring sister to Marilyn and the late Joan, dear sister in law to Ken and John. Very dear aunt to Dawn, Andrew, Simon, Dean and Craig, also a loved great aunt and friend to many. A funeral service will take place at Markeaton Crematorium Round Chapel on Thursday 18th May at 1pm. Family flowers only, however donations in memory of Sheila to benefit British Heart Foundation may be made online by visiting funeral-notices.co.uk or placed in the donation box provided at the service. All enquiries Tel; 01332 281442
Sadly passed away at the Royal Stoke University Hospital on Thursday 13th April 2023. John, aged 78 years of Rode Heath was the dearly loved husband of June, much loved dad of Miranda (Maz) and the late Greg, and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. John will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all his family, friends, neighbours and Alfie. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday 12th May 2023 at 11:20am. Would relatives and friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet at the crematorium. No mourning attire at the family's request; football shirts or colourful clothing is preferred. No flowers by request; donations if desired to The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association and Alsager Community Church (Alsager & District Foodbank) in memory of John. Donations and Enquiries to: WILSONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS (I J Kirkham) 48 Cinderhill Lane, Scholar Green, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3HR. Tel. (01782) 785937
(Stevo) Eric of Derby passed away suddenly but peacefully at Littleover Nursing Home on the 26th April 2023. Beloved husband of Annabelle. Devoted dad to the late Nicky. Adored Granddad, Uncle and Brother in Law. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A service to remember Eric will be held at Markeaton Crematorium (Main chapel), Markeaton Lane, Derby, DE22 4NH on Thursday 11th May at 10am. Flowers are welcome or a donation in Eric's name if desired can be made to the RSPCA. 73 Normanton Road Derby DE1 2GH 01332 344070
Bill Formerly of Brayton Passed away peacefully on 7th April 2023 aged 85 years. Devoted husband of the late Patricia. Much loved by his children, Catherine and David, sister Marianne, and his three grandchildren. Funeral service at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby on Tuesday 9th May 2023 at 12.30pm. Any donations gratefully received will be given to Ashbourne Lodge Residents' Fund. c/o A Slater & Sons 37-39 Compton, Ashbourne DE6 1BX 01335 345120 www.aslaterandsons.co.uk
formerly of Sandcliffe Road, Midway. Passed away on 15th April 2023 at Queens Hospital, Burton aged 95 years. A funeral service for Don will be held on Thursday 11th May, 12:45pm, in the Carnarvon Chapel, Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu are gratefully received for The Salvation Army, and will be collected following the funeral service. For enquiries please call Ward & Brewin Funeral Service 01283 215969
Passed away peacefully at the Royal Derby Hospital on the 19th April 2023 Aged 83. Roy's funeral service will take place at Markeaton Crematorium on 10th May at 3.30pm in the Main Chapel. Donations to benefit the British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to Central Coop 1 Brookside, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1UR. Telephone 01773 820201
In Memoriams
In loving memory of a dear Husband, Father and Grandfather. The years pass by but memories of you will never die. Loved always. Gladys, Hilary, Angela, Amy, David and Daniel.
Birthday Memoriams
(DAKIN) Tuesday 25th April on what would have been your 94th birthday MUM The seventh we cannot share but in my heart MUM you will be forever there Our love was something special MUM On that I could depend I have lost two precious gifts My beautiful MUM My best friend Love you forever Lyn & Ian XXXX
Acknowledgements
(Midge) Fred and family would like to thank everyone for their messages of sympathy, cards and donations. Special thanks to Rev. Nicola Briggs, H Lee, Linda for the flowers and the Royal Oak for the refreshments.
Of Etwall. Bryan's family wish to thank all family, friends and neighbours for their kind words, cards and donations for Ward 2 Florence Nightingale Community Hospital and Bearwardcote Residential Home. It is very much appreciated. Thanks also to Reverend James Lindsay for the lovely service and Denise and team for the wonderful buffet at Etwall cricket club. A big thank you to Nigel and the team from W Jones & Son, Funeral Directors of Brailsford who provided a professional and compassionate service throughout.
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