Death and funeral announcements across Cambridgeshire this week

Every week, people in Cambridgeshire sadly lose a beloved friend or family member and letting everyone know can be a difficult and tiresome task. To help spread the word, CambridgeshireLive publishes death notices, tributes and funeral announcements.

These notices provide details on funerals and fundraising and often pay tribute to health staff and carers. To see the full list of family announcements, you can visit the website operated by our partners funeral-notices.co.uk.

See below for the funeral announcements from Cambridgeshire this week (Saturday, April 27 to Friday, May 3).

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Daphne Elizabeth Wilderspin (Ellam)

Cambridge.

"Passed away peacefully on Saturday 20th April 2024 aged 83. Much loved Wife of the late Alan, dearly loved Mum of Rachel and Helen, Mother in law to Darren and the late Mark, loving Grandma to Sam and Harry, Saffron and Elliott.

"Funeral Service to take place on Thursday 23rd May 2024, at 11:30am Cambridge City Crematorium, East Chapel. No flowers please but donations if desired, may be made to the Alzheimer's Society via Daphne's In Memory Page at www.peasgoodandskeates.co.uk or sent c/o Peasgoood & Skeates 164 Histon Road, Cambridge, CB4 3JP. 01223 791060."

View the funeral notice here.

Gordon Bruce

Cambridge.

"Loving husband to Betty for 67 years sadly passed away on Friday 19th April 2024 aged 91 years. A much-loved father to Philip, Diana and Tom and a wonderful grandfather who was loved by all his grandchildren.

"Funeral service to be held at the Cambridge City Crematorium, 2:30pm East Chapel on Thursday 16th May 2024. Family flowers only, donations if desired made payable to Alzheimer's Society may be left at the service or forwarded to Richard Stebbings Funeral Service Ltd, Kendal House, Cambridge Road, Impington, Cambridge CB24 9YS. Tel 01223 232309."

View the funeral notice here.

Mary Richardson

Cambridge.

"(Nee Jakins and the wife of the late Jack Richardson, Farrier) passed peacefully away on 17th April 2024 at The Old Vicarage Care Home. Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister and Aunt who will be greatly missed.

"Both a St Neots resident and faithful member of the congregation of St Mary's Church, St Neots for all of her 96 years. The Funeral service will take place on Thursday 9th May 2024 at 11am at St Mary's Church, St Neots followed by the burial at St Neots Cemetery.

"Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be payable to: St Neots PCC. All enquiries c/o T L Cobbold, 11/13 New Street, St Neots, Cambridgeshire PE19 1AE. Telephone 01480 476136."

View the funeral notice here.

Timothy John (Tim) Fox

Cambridge.

"Formerly of Stapleford, died peacefully at 128, Suez Road, Cambridge on Sunday 24th March 2024, aged 64 years. Much loved son of the late John and Jan, dearest brother of David and dear nephew of Anne.

"A Private cremation will take place, followed by a Thanksgiving Service at St Martin's Church, Suez Road, Cambridge on Tuesday 14th May at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please, but if wished donations may be made payable to H. J. Paintin Ltd - Donation Account (to benefit the residents at 128 Suez Road, Cambridge) and sent c/o H. J. Paintin Ltd, 8 Morley's Place, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3TG."

View the funeral notice here.

David John Parker

Cambridge.

"Sadly passed away on Wednesday 17th April 2024, aged 80 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Cambridge Crematorium, East Chapel on Wednesday 8th May at 3:30pm.

"Donations, if desired, in David's memory may be made to The Addenbrookes Charitable Trust via David's personal In-Memory profile at www.peasgoodandskeates.co.uk or sent c/o 617 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8PA. Tel: 01223 415255."

View the funeral notice here.

Jon Williams

Cambridge.

"With heavy hearts, we announce that Jon Williams, beloved brother, uncle and friend, died peacefully on 20 April 2024. Jon brought love and laughter to all who knew him and he will be deeply missed.

"A funeral service to celebrate Jon's life will be held on 20 May 2024 at Cam Valley Crematorium at 2pm. We welcome all who knew him to join us in celebrating his life. In honour of Jon's vibrant spirit, we kindly request that attendees do not dress in black. Let's fill the room with bright spring colours, joy and love.

"Family flowers only, donations may be made to Arthur Rank House Hospice, who so lovingly took care of him in his final days. Sincerely, Sue, Sara, Rachel, Emma and Tom. Enquiries c/o: Richard Stebbings Funeral Services Ltd. Kendal House, Cambridge Road Impington, Cambridge CB24 9YS Tel: 01223 232309."

View the funeral notice here.

Sarah Polyviou

Cambridge.

"Beloved wife of the late Antonios passed peacefully to rest on Sunday 7th April 2024 aged 80 years. Funeral service to be held at 11:30am, St Giles Church, Castle Street, Cambridge on Thursday 9th May 2024, followed by burial at St Mark's Church Burial Ground, Barton Road, Cambridge.

"Floral tributes or donations made payable to either, The British Red Cross, St John The Evangelist Romanian Parish, or The Big Issue Foundation, may be left at the service or forwarded to Richard Stebbings Funeral Service Ltd, Kendal House, Cambridge Road, Impington Cambridge CB24 9YS. Tel. 01223 232309."

View the funeral notice here.

Gwendoline (Gwen) Tindall (née Holliday)

Barton.

"Passed away peacefully at home on Friday April 12th 2024, aged 92 years after a brave fight with illness. Much loved wife of the late Richard (Dick), dear mum to Helen, the late Susan, Jane, Angela and Margaret and a dearly loved grandma, great-grandma and mother-in-law. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.

"Funeral service at St Peter's Church, Barton, on Thursday 9th May, at 4.30pm followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, but if wished donations for Alzheimer's Research UK, may be sent c/o H. J. Paintin Ltd, 43 High Street, Linton, Cambridge. CB21 4HS."

View the funeral notice here.