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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week:
Passed away suddenly on 16th November 2025, aged 55 years. Much loved and irreplaceable husband of Kay, cherished dad of Emily, Tom, Alice and Ellie and much loved father in law to their partners, proud devoted grandad to Etta, Ezra and Maisie, loving son of the late Lionel and the late Doris, treasured brother to Aubrey, William, Jane and the late Philip, adored uncle to his many nieces and nephews.
Sadly missed by his sister in laws and brother in laws especially Andy and David who were special friends. Nigel was a larger than life character, full of fun and naughtiness and someone who could be totally relied on at work and with his family.
Funeral Monday 22nd December, service 11.30am at Trent Valley Crematorium, Aston on Trent, Derby. Family flowers only please. Donations in Nigel's memory are to benefit 'Sands' and 'Heartlink Charitable Trust' and may made at the service. All enquiries to Murray's Funeral Directors, 25 Main Street, Findern, Derby DE656AG. Tel: 01332 425022. To donate online, light a candle or leave a memory of Nigel, please visit www.murraysfunerals.co.uk (click on tributes and donations).
(née Benstead) Sadly passed away on 28th November 2025, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Ross, cherished mum of Jaime and the late Simon. Proud nanny to Lowenna, Abbi and Edith and a sadly missed sister and aunt. Alison's funeral will be held on Monday 29th December, service 11.00am at St Wystan's Church, Bretby, followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please, donations in memory will benefit 'Cancer Research UK' and may be placed in the collection box following the service. Alternatively, to donate online, light a candle or leave a memory of Alison please visit www.murraysfunerals.co.uk (click on Tributes and Donations) Further enquiries c/o Murray's Funeral Directors 23 York Street, Burton, DE14 2LX. Tel: 01283 562299.
Passed away peacefully at Elderflower House on 1st December 2025. Aged 75 years. Beloved brother of Terry, Nigel and Jane, loving father to Rosie, Faye and Tom and devoted grandad to Lucy, Sammy and Lottie. Peter will be sadly missed, by all who knew him. A Funeral Service will take place at Markeaton Crematorium Main Chapel on Tuesday 30th December at 1.30pm Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Peter will support Diabetes UK and can be left at the service or given online via Peter's tribute page at www.wathalls.co.uk Enquiries to Wathall's 01332 504026
(Tommy) Sadly passed away peacefully at Royal Derby Hospital on Friday 21st November aged 84 Dearly loved and cherished husband of Sheila for 62 years, brother to Muriel and Catherine, and a loving caring Uncle and Gt Uncle His smile will be missed by friends and colleagues all around the Sandiacre area
Passed away peacefully at Stanton Manor Care Home on 2nd December 2025, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Clifford, much loved mum of Paul and mother-in-law to Sarah. A proud nan to Tom and Sophie and great nan to Brody. Irene will be received into St Mary & St Modwen's Catholic Church at 6.00pm on Wednesday 7th January. Requiem Mass will be held on Thursday 8th at 11.00am, followed by cremation at Bretby Crematorium in the Cedar Room. Family flowers only please, donations in memory will benefit 'Age UK' and may be placed in the collection box following the service. To donate online, light a candle or leave a memory of Irene, please visit www.murraysfunerals.co.uk (click on Tributes and Donations) Any enquiries c/o Murray's Funeral Directors, 23 York Street, Burton, DE14 2LX. Tel: 01283 562299.
(Ault) (Rose) Passed away suddenly but peacefully with family by her side on 25th November 2025 aged 75. Cherished Mum of Terry and Grandma to Robert. A much missed Mother-In-Law, Aunt and good friend to many. The Funeral service will be held at St Peter's Church, Church Ln, Belper DE56 1EZ on Thursday 15th January at 10am, followed by interment at Belper Cemetery. Flowers are welcome or donations in lieu of RSPCA. Donations will be collected on the day of the service. For any Further enquiries please contact Co-op Funeral Care, Belper, DE56 1UR - Telephone 01773 820201
(Joe) Passed away peacefully at home on 4th December 2025. Aged 85 years. Beloved husband to June, loving father to Steve, dear brother to Susan and the late Robert, Eddie & Bill and devoted grandad to Luke & Nathan. Joe will be sadly missed, by all who knew him. A Funeral Service will take place at Markeaton Crematorium Round Chapel on Friday 9th January at 10.30am. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Joe will support Treetops Hospice and can be left at the service. Enquiries to Wathall's 01332 504026
(nee Griffiths) Of Spondon Passed away peacefully at the Royal Derby Hospital on Tuesday 18th November 2025, aged 88 years. "Into the arms of God with your beloved John" A much loved mum to Sally and Robert. Cherished nana to Tom, Gina, Lauren, Imogen and Oliver, Great-Nana to Freya, Finley and Frank. Brenda will be missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Markeaton Crematorium, Main Chapel on Friday 19th December at 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People in lieu of floral tributes may be given at the service and online at funeral-notices.co.uk All further enquiries to Central Coop Funeral, Spondon. Telephone 01332 664976
The family of the glorious Beryl Eileen Castledine sadly announces her peaceful passing on 28 November 2025, aged 90, at Darley Abbey, Derby. Beloved wife of the late legend Derek, treasured sister to Vic and Pat, and sister to the late Maureen. Much-loved sister-in-law to Sue, Paul and the late Peter, and cherished aunty to Chris, Tim, Suzanne, Kim, Mark and their children. Beryl's funeral will be held at Markeaton Crematorium at 13:30pm on Wednesday 7th January 2026 Donations in her memory are warmly welcomed for Cats Protection and PDSA. She will be heartbreakingly missed by her loving family and all who knew her. There will never be another Aunty Beryl. Fellows Funeral Directors Fellows Funeral Directors 156 Station Road, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9FL 01332 511119 [email protected] www.fellowsfunerals.co.uk
Of Linton Passed away at home on Friday 5th December 2025 aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Ang. Much loved dad of Debbie and Steve. Loved grandad to Scarlet and Daisy. Dear brother of Julia, Angela, Michael and the late Christine. Also a treasured uncle and friend who will be deeply missed. A funeral service will be held on Monday 22nd December at 11.15 am in the Cedar Service Room at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only by kind request. Donations in lieu are gratefully received for the Linton Community Sports and Activity Centre (Rickmans Corner). Arrangements and care are entrusted to Tony Fagan & Sons Family Funeral Directors 10 Belmont Street Swadlincote DE11 8JU 01283 224945
(nee Bestwick) Of Ripley Passed away peacefully at the Hollybank House Care Home on Saturday 8th November 2025, aged 83 years. Sadly missed and never forgotten by loving husband Eric, daughter Angela, son Darren and granddaughter Lucy and partners. A funeral service will be held at Swanwick Crematorium on Monday 15th December at 10am. Family flowers only please, donations may be given at the service for Dementia UK. All enquiries: Central Co-op Funeralcare, 5 Nottingham Road, Ripley DE5 3DJ. Tel: 01773 570136.
(Kath) Aged 93 years. Formerly of Ripley and Crich passed away on 1st December 2025 at Springwood House Residential Home, Duffield. Dearly beloved wife of the late Arthur, much loved mum of Karen, Christine, Sally & Jackie. Kath will be fondly remembered by family and friends. Service at St Mary's Church, Crich on Wednesday 24th December 2025 at 11am prior to interment in Belper Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations in lieu may be given to Battersea Dogs Home. Enquiries to W. Jones & Son Funeral Directors Telephone: 01335 360319
of Derbyshire passed away peacefully at the Royal Derby Hospital on 7th November aged 78 years. Loving husband of Pauline, much loved father to Wesley, step father to Stephen and Andrew, father in law to Caroline and Jenny. Cherished Grandpa to Deanne, Leah, Harry, Mae and Henry. A funeral service will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium on Thursday 18th December at 1pm. Family flowers only please but donations for The Hardy Group may be given at the service. Central Coop Funeral Service Holbrook Street Heanor Derbys DE75 7AY Telephone 01773 713089
Sadly passed away at the Royal Derby Hospital on Tuesday 25th November 2025, aged 67 years. Loving daughter of Ivy and the late Mick. Sister of Michael and the late Anthony. Loving long-term partner of Simon. Ex colleague of Richard Daniels Pharmaceuticals Ltd and M&S, Derby. Maureen will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to take place at Trent Valley Crematorium, Aston on Trent on Wednesday 31st December 2025 at 2.30pm. Flowers are welcome. Donations if desired are invited for Ovarian Cancer Action. These can be made online at www.georgesimnett.co.uk or may be given at the service. All flowers and enquiries to George Simnett Family Funeral Directors John Simnett House, 96c Wood Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4LZ Tel: 01332 327199.
Passed away peacefully after a short illness at Royal Derby Hospital on 24th November 2025 aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Carol, wonderful Dad to Alison and Nigel, loving grandad to Lois, Eva and Leyla and much loved Brother to Russell and Ros. Ian will be greatly missed by all. A funeral service will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium on Tuesday 30th December at 12.30pm Floral tributes welcome. All enquiries to Central Coop Funeral, Sinfin, 01332 271088
Passed away peacefully at the Royal Derby Hospital on 24th November 2025, aged 81 years. Loving husband to the late Maureen. Peter will be so greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place at Markeaton Crematorium, Main Chapel on Thursday 18th December at 3:30pm. Family flowers only please, if desired donations for Willowcroft Care Home may be left at the service or given online at www.wathalls.co.uk All enquiries to Wathall's Tel: 01332 986770.
At rest on Monday 1st December in the loving care of Thornhill House Nursing Home, Bryan, aged 87 years. The loving husband of Pamela, dearest dad of Keith, loving father-in-law of Joanne, dearly loved by his granddaughters Milly and Amy, special companion to Mist the dog. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 8th January 2026, at St. John the Baptist Church Bamford at 11.00am. Private cremation to follow. The family kindly request bright colours to be worn. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Castleton Silver Band and to Parkinson's UK. Further Inquiries to:- Mellor and Smith Funeral Directors, Fairfield Road, Buxton Tel: 01298 77703 www.davidhsmith.co.uk
(Nee Brunt) (Mary) Mary passed away peacefully at The Royal Derby Hospital on Saturday 22nd November 2025 aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife to the late Stan. Devoted mum to David, Jayne & Mark. Much loved mother in law to Lee, Emma & Natalie. Treasured Grandma to Louis, Alfie, Myla, Zack & Mitch. Mary will be sadly missed by all her family & friends. Mary's funeral will be held in the Willow Service Room at Bretby Crematorium on Monday 15th December at 11.30am. Family flowers only by kind request. Donations if desired to Action for Children.
Sadly passed away at Queens Hospital, Burton on Trent on 24th November, aged 79 years. She will be missed by all her family especially by her son Simon, daughter in law Cath and her many friends. Velma's funeral service will be held at St James's Church Barton under Needwood on Tuesday 23rd December at 12.30pm followed by burial in Barton Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be made in Velma's memory for St Giles Hospice. Velma will be forever loved, deeply missed and always remembered with affection by all who had the privilege of knowing her. All enquiries to Central Co-operative Funeralcare, 1 Birmingham Road, Lichfield WS13 6HU. Tel: 01543 416660
Formerly a GP at Wilson Street Surgery It is with great sadness we announce that on Sunday 23rd November 2025, Allan, aged 83 years, passed away at home. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends His funeral service will take place at Markeaton Crematorium, in the Main Chapel on Friday 19 December at 12:30pm. Immediate family flowers only please. Donations to The Woodland Trust to support the Snaizeholme Project in the Yorkshire Dales and made at the service or via his tribute page at www.wathalls.co.uk All enquiries please to Wathall's Tel. 01332 345268
(Furr) Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and love on 19th November 2025 at the Royal Derby Hospital, following a short illness, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of 57 years to Tommy, much loved mum to Nicola & Michelle, cherished nan to Leah, Jack, Jenna & Annie, mother in law to Paul & Jamie, and dear sister to Brenda. Beryl's funeral service will be held at All Saints Church, Mickleover, DE3 0DL at 12:30pm on Thursday 8th January 2026 followed by a committal at Trent Valley Crematorium, Aston on Trent, DE72 2AF Donations, if desired, please to The British Heart Foundation. Family flowers only All enquiries to Fellows Funeral Directors 156 Station, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9FL 01332 511119 [email protected] www.fellowsfunerals.co.uk