Death notices and funeral announcements from Grimsby and Scunthorpe Telegraph - May 1, 2024

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Death Notices

Gilbert BAINES

We announce with great sadness the loss of the much loved Gilbert, peacefully on the 11th of April, 2024, aged 95 years. Darling husband of Janet, wonderful father of the late Carina Ann and best pal Rossi, brother in law to Jennifer Mary, great uncle, cousin and good friend to many. Would family and friends please meet at St Marys Church, Barton-Upon-Humber on Wednesday the 8th of May 2024 at 12pm for service prior to interment at Barton Cemetery. Family flowers only but donations would be gratefully accepted for "Guide Dogs UK" & "The Air Ambulance" c/o Jason Threadgold Funeral Director 27 King Street Barton-Upon-Humber DN18 5ER Tel (01652) 661100

Barbara Ann BARRACLOUGH

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Peacefully, in the care of Scunthorpe General Hospital, with her loving family beside her, to the sound of the dawn chorus on the 12th of April 2024, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of John, much loved mum to Jane and Linda, and sorely missed mother-in-law to Barry and Geoff. Barbara was a good friend to many and is still fondly remembered as being Flixborough's post lady for over 20 years. Would family and friends please meet at All Saints' Church, Flixborough on Thursday the 9th of May 2024 at 12 noon for service prior to committal at Woodlands Crematorium, Scunthorpe. Family flowers only please but donations would be gratefully accepted for "Lindsey Lodge Hospice" c/o Jason Threadgold Funeral Director 3 Burringham Road Scunthorpe DN17 2BA Tel:(01724) 865865

Stewart Miles (Bricklayer) BARWICK

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(Bricklayer) Peacefully after an illness bravely borne Stewart passed away on Friday 12th April 2024 at his home in Humberston whilst surrounded by his loving family, aged 66 years. Stewart was an adored Husband of Tina, a much-loved Son of Beryl and the late Brian, a devoted Dad of Kurt and Jason, Father-in-Law of Lyndsey and Laura and a loving Grandad Stewpa of Ava and Albie. Stewart was also a treasured Brother of Ian, Andrew, Kathryn, and Melanie, Son-in-law of Theresa and the late Gerry, Brother-in-Law of Mike and Mandy and a very dear Uncle and Friend to many. Stewart will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. A service to celebrate Stewart's life will take place on Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 3:45pm at the Grimsby Crematorium Family flowers only but if so, desired donations may be made in lieu of Humberside and Lincolnshire Lighthouse Club (The Construction Industry Charity) in Stewart's memory or can be given on the day of the service. All enquires to: Kettle Funeralcare, 135 Granville Street, Grimsby, DN32 9PB (01472) 355395.

Harry DOLBY

Peacefully on April 9th 2024, in the care of Newgrove House Care Home. Harry aged 99 years. Dearly beloved husband to the late Shirley, much loved father to Peter, Stephen, Bryan, Mary-Jane, and Andrea dear father in law to Maxine, Marie, and the late Julie, treasured grandfather to Darren, Gemma, Rebecca, Paul, Raychel, Lee, Samantha, Shaun, Christopher, Sarah, Sian and Corben, loving great grandfather to Mollie, Lacie, Courtney, Charlie, Katie, Tyler, Kaitlyn, Kallum, Taylah, Theo. Tyla, Maizy and Georgia and a very good friend to many who will be sadly missed. Service to be held at St Hugh's Church Haycroft Street Grimsby on Friday 10th May 2024 at 1pm, followed by an interment in Scartho Road Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to J.W. Emberson Funeral Directors 81 Macaulay Street DN31 2DS, but if desired a donation in memory of Harry and Shirley may be sent to Dementia UK.

Brian Eric DREWRY

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After a short illness Brian died peacefully at Lindsey Lodge Hospice on 16th April 2024, aged 89 years. Loving Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad, Brother, Uncle and friend to many. A service will be held at Woodlands Crematorium on Wednesday 8th May at 2:00pm. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Brian can be made to Lindsey Lodge Hospice. Co op Funeralcare Co op Funeralcare 2 Bottesford Road Scunthorpe DN16 3HE Tel: 01724 843150

Margaret ELLIS (Née Barker)

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(Née Barker) Peacefully after a short illness, on the 16th of April 2024, aged 91 years. Wife to the late Harry, Mum to Graham, Richard and Andrew, Mother in law to Michelle and Carol, Nanna, Great Nanna and good friend to many. Would family and friends please meet at Woodlands Crematorium, Scunthorpe on Monday the 13th of May 2024 at 11:20 for service and committal. Family flowers only but donations in lieu would be gratefully accepted for "Macmillan Cancer Support" c/o Jason Threadgold Funeral Director 3 Burringham Road Scunthorpe DN17 2BA Tel (01724) 865865

Jay FORD (JEANETTE GLEED)

Suddenly and unexpectedly on 13th April 2024, whilst in the care of the Diana Princess of Wales Hospital Grimsby, with her loving daughter by her side, Jay aged 64 years sadly passed away. A much loved and cherished mam of Gavin, Siobhan and Michaela, a dearest mother-in-law of Lee and Daniel, an adored nanny of Callen, Caiden, Ryder and Daisy-rose, a loved sister of Lindrec, Jackie, Russell, Angie and Kate, a dear auntie, cousin and a good friend to many. A service to celebrate Jay's life will be held at the Grimsby Crematorium on Tuesday 14th May at 11:15am. By request a simple floral tribute, or if so desired a donation of hand creams will be gratefully received, and collected at the service to be donated to the hospital which will benefit the patients on the wards. All enquiries to, Sentiments Funeral Home Grimsby Tel: 01472 242783

Delia HUNTER

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Formerly Whittingham It is with the greatest sadness, we announce Delia passed away in the care of Lindsey Lodge Hospice, surrounded by her beloved family on 12th April 2024, aged 57 years. Most loved mum of Emma, Jade, & Jaimelea, treasured sister of Angie, Dean, Philip & Donna, Delia was an adored nan and great nan, a loving auntie and a good friend to many, who will be sadly missed by all those whose lives she touched. A service to celebrate and remember Delia, will take place on Tuesday 7th May 2024, 12 noon, Woodlands Crematorium. Donations to benefit Lindsey Lodge Hospice may be left following the service or forwarded to Wilson & Cooper Funeral Directors 250-252 Ashby High Street Scunthorpe DN16 2SE, Tel 01724 852494 Family and friends are invited to wear black & white, just as Delia liked.

Frances May LOCKE

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Peacefully on Tuesday 9th of April 2024, whilst in the care of Diana Princess of Wales Hospital Grimsby, and with her loving family present, Frances aged 80 years sadly passed away. A dearly loved and devoted Wife of the late Alec (Patrick Alexander). A much loved Mother of Sharon and Andrew. A loving Mother-in-law. A cherished Nanna and Great Grandma and a dear Sister to Brian. Frances was a great friend to many and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A funeral service to celebrate Frances’ life will be held at Grimsby Crematorium on Friday 10th May 2024 at 12:00pm, midday. Donations in Frances memory to benefit 'Cloverdale Care Home Resident's Fund' may be given at the service. Floral tributes or cards may be sent c/o the Funeral Director All enquiries to Mashfords Funeral Directors, Norfolk Lane, Cleethorpes, DN35 8BB where Frances is resting

Derek MASON

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Derek died peacefully in the comfort of his own home on Monday the 15th of April. Beloved and much loved husband to Misse, loving father to Stephen and Paul, adored father-in-law to Sam and Jill, special farfar to Harvey, Olivia, Chloe, Kaj and Connor. Uncle to Henning, Michael and Christine. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A funeral service will be held on Thursday 9th of May at St Bartholomew's Church in Keelby at 1pm followed by interment in Keelby Cemetery. Family flowers only please by request, donations in lieu may be made payable to Care Plus Group and Charitable Trust and sent to St Andrew's Hospice, Peaks Lane, Grimsby, DN32 9RP. For all enquiries, please contact H & HJ Huteson & Sons, The Old Chapel, Bluestone Lane, Immingham, DN40 2DX. Tel: 01469 578178

Jane MILLS

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Peacefully after an illness bravely borne Jane passed away on Monday 15th April 2024 at her home in Grimsby, aged 71 years. Jane was the adored Wife of Brian, a devoted Mum of Martin, a treasured Step-mum of John, and a beloved Mother-in-Law of Kelly Jane was also a much-loved Nanna of Emily and Owen, a loving Sister of Yvonne and the late Annette and Jeffrey, a very dear Aunt and Friend to many. Jane will be sadly missed by all who knew and love her. A service to celebrate Jane's life will take place on Thursday 9th May 2024 at 11:15am at the Grimsby Crematorium, the family have asked for a splash of pink in the mourning attire. At the request of the family, NO flowers but if so, desired donations may be made in lieu of St Andrew's Hospice, Grimsby in Jane's memory or can be given on the day of the service. All enquires to: Kettle Funeralcare, 135 Granville Street, Grimsby, DN32 9PB (01472) 355395.

Sheila Ann (Ann) SMITH

(Ann) Sadly passed away on the 16th of April 2024, aged 82 years. Much loved wife of Nigel, mother to Richard and Simon, mother in law to Elaine, grandma and great grandma. Would family and friends please meet at Woodlands Crematorium, Scunthorpe on Friday the 10th of May 2024 at 2:40pm for service and committal. Family flowers only please but donations would be gratefully accepted for "Dementia UK" c/o Jason Threadgold Funeral Director 3 Burringham Road Scunthorpe DN17 2BA Tel: (01724) 865865

George Edward SUDDABY

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Sadly on Tuesday 16th April 2024 after a long illness George aged 86 years passed away. A very dear loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and a good friend to many who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A funeral service will be held at Grimsby Crematorium on Tuesday 14th May at 10.30 am. Family flowers only please, however donations in George's memory may be placed in the donation box after the funeral service and will be sent to The North East Lincs. Cat Rescue Charity Any further enquiries to Steven Near Funeral Directors 36 Wellowgate Grimsby DN32 0RA. Telephone: 01472 357713.

Jean Elizabeth WATSON

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Following a lengthy illness fought valiantly, on the 17th of April 2024, aged 86 years. Loving wife of 64 years to Bernard, wonderful mum to Linda and Leonard, mother-in-law to Ian and Cheryl, loving nanny to Georgina, Gemma, Isabella and Slade, and sister to the late Barbara and Robert. Would family and friends please meet at Woodlands Crematorium, Scunthorpe on Thursday the 9th of May 2024 at 11:20am for service and committal. Flowers welcomed or donations would be gratefully accepted for the Resident's fund at "Balmoral Care Home" c/o Jason Threadgold Funeral Director 3 Burringham Road Scunthorpe DN17 2BA Tel:(01724) 865865

David Leonard (Retired Paramedic) WHOTTON (Dave)

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(Dave) (Retired Paramedic) It is with great sadness that we announce that unexpectedly but peacefully, Dave passed away in the loving arms of his family on Wednesday 17th April 2024 whilst in the amazing care of the Amethyst Ward at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby, aged 76 years. Dave was the dearly loved husband of Elizabeth (Bib), adored dad of Hayley and Andrew, loving son of the late Tom and Marjorie, beloved father-in-law of Gary and Lottie, proud and treasured grandad of Evie, much loved brother of Barry and the late Pete, special brother-in-law of Brenda, a loving uncle and cousin and special uncle to Kirsty and Cori. Dave was much loved by Cherri and Chris, Poppy and Vitalijs, Stevie, Frankie and Peaches and was shown much love and kindness by extended family in Grimsby and Devon. Dave was also a respected friend and neighbour and he will be very sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. A true gentleman who always had a smile for everyone. A service to celebrate Dave's life will take place on Tuesday 7th May 2024 at 3pm at Grimsby Crematorium. Mourning dress optional. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu, if so desired, will be gratefully received for Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance in Dave's memory. A donation box will be available at the service. All enquiries to Kettle Funeralcare, 135 Granville Street, Grimsby, DN32 9PB (01472) 355395.

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