Death notices and funeral announcements from the Lincolnshire Echo this week

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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Death Notices

Joyce CLARKE

Peg passed away peacefully on the 8th April 2024 aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank, loving mum and mum in law, devoted grandma to Craig, dear aunty and a good friend to many. Will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at Lincoln Crematorium, West Chapel on Tuesday 30th April at 10am. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired to Cancer Research UK and Alzheimer's Society. All enquiries to Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral Services, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QY. Tel 01522 534971

Bryan CLIFFE

Former teacher passed away peacefully in hospital on 31st March 2024 aged 92 years. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday 7th May 12 Noon Lincoln Crematorium. All enquiries Drew Lilleker Independent Funeral Directors, 369 Hasland Road, Chesterfield S41 0AQ 01246277095 Family flowers only.

Sandria CLINGAN

Of Sleaford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday 16th April in Lincoln County Hospital, aged 79 years. Loving Wife of the late Colin Clingan. Much loved Mum of Alan, Lisa and the late Mandy. Devoted Granny and Great Granny. A Private Cremation will take place. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for St Barnabas' Hospice and are being received by Colin Ward Funeral Services, 14 Boston Road, Sleaford, NG34 7ET. Tel 01529 300123.

Georgina CROOKES

Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 8th April aged 81. Wife of the late Harold. Cherished mum of Lynn, Dean and Darren. Loving mother in law of Steve, Vicky and Sarah. Adored by her grandchildren Joe, Rachel, Jess, Harry, Emily and Lily. Loved so much by her great grandsons, her boys, Noah and Mason. Thank you to St Barnabas, Marie Curie Nurses, Nettleham Nurses and all the carers at Amber Care for their support. Funeral service at Lincoln Crematorium- West Chapel on Thursday 9th May at 1pm. Family flowers only but donations gratefully received for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Co-op Funeral Services 11 Proctors Road Lincoln LN2 4LA 01522 535800

Margaret CURRIE

of Boston and formerly of Cleethorpes passed away at her home on the 30th March 2024 aged 87 years. Funeral service at Boston crematorium on Friday 26th April 2024 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired will go to Macmillan Cancer Support and St Barnabas Hospice and may be sent to F E Addlesee & Son Funeral Directors 44 Castle Street Boston PE21 8PN. Telephone 01205 311303.

Sue DICKENSON (NEE ORWIN)

Died peacefully on 6th April 2024. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Terry. Mum of Julie and Alison Grandma of Joe, Holly & Esme. Funeral service at Lincoln Crematorium on Friday 3rd May at 2 o'clock. Family flowers only, but donations to Macmillan. Lincolnshire Co-op Funeral Services. Lincolnshire Co-op Funeral Services Tritton Road Lincoln LN6 7QY Telephone: 01522 534971

Carol ELLIS

Passed away peacefully on 10th April 2024 at St Barnabas Hospice with her family by her side, aged 57 years. Much loved wife to Mark. Devoted mum to Charley and mother-in-law to Damo. Funeral service to be held at Lincoln Crematorium West (Main) Chapel on Monday 29th April 2024 at 12 noon, followed by burial at Long Leys Road Cemetery. Family flowers only please but donations if so desired to St. Barnabas Hospice Inpatient Unit. It is Carol's wish to have a Biker funeral send off as she was Mark's pillion for over 30 years. We would like to ask everyone on behalf of Mark and Charley that anyone who would be able to attend on their two wheels would do so and give her the send off she deserves. If anybody on bikes would like to join her final journey from the home address please contact Lee at Lincoln and County Family Funeral Directors, 2 Station Road, North Hykeham, 01522 581617 for further details.

Christine ELLIS (nee Walker)

(nee Walker) Christine Ellis formerly of Langrick, passed away peacefully at her home in Sutton St James on the 1st April 2024, aged 80 years. Much loved Wife of Jack. A loving Mum to Mathew and Rachel and a wonderful Grandma, Sister and Friend. Memorial service at Langrick Church on Friday 10th May 2024 at 11am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired will go to the British Heart Foundation and may be sent to F E Addlesee & Son Funeral Directors 44 Castle Street, Boston, PE21 8PN Telephone 01205 311303

Peter FRANKLIN

Passed away on 28th March at the age of 77 years in Eastbourne. The beloved son of Fred and Dora, he is survived by his brothers, Fred and John. Funeral Mass to be held at St Patrick's Cemetery, Leytonstone, London at 11am on 30th April. Any donations please to The Salvation Army c/o Haine & Son, 19 South Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4UJ. 01323 727801.

Janice GOODENOUGH

Janice passed away peacefully, on 12th March 2024 aged 78, in the home she loved for 50 years. She was a devoted Wife to her beloved John, a cherished Mum to Clive, Richard and Steven and a dear "Nanna" to Sam, Matthew, Ellie and Charlotte. She will be greatly missed by her family, her friends and all fortunate to have known her. Funeral service to be held at Lincoln Crematorium on Monday 29th April 2024 at 11.30am. All enquiries to Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral Services, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QY Tel 01522 534971

Evelyn Irene GOWSHALL

Passed away peacefully at home with her family, aged 96 years. The Funeral Service will take place at Withern Methodist Chapel on Thursday 2nd May 2024 at 2pm. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, payable to "Cancer Research UK" can be left after the Service, or sent c/o Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral Service, 134 Eastgate, Louth LN11 9AA (01507 603519).

Terry GREWCOCK

With great sadness we announce the loss of our beloved father, Terry Grewcock May 1, 1933-March 31, 2024. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. Memorial for family and friends at Washingborough Hall 21.5.24 at 2.30pm. Any donations to St. Barnabas Hospice Lincoln and British Heart Foundation would be appreciated.

Antony John HALFORD

Passed on 26th February. Funeral at Lincoln Crematorium, 12.00 on Monday 22nd April.

Roy (Ike) HAMMERTON

(Ike) Of Benington passed away peacefully at his home on the 29th March 2024 aged 81 years. Much loved Husband of Doreen, a loving Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad and Great Great Grandad. Funeral service at Boston Crematorium on Wednesday 24th April 2024 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please but donations if desired will be shared between British Heart Foundation & Cancer Research UK and may be sent to F E Addlesee & Son Funeral Directors 44 Castle Street, Boston PE21 8PN Telephone 01205 311303

Patricia Jocelyn (Pat) KAMAL (Nurse)

(Nurse) (Pat) In loving memory of Patricia aged 75 who left this world with her family by her side on 22nd February 2024 at Broomfield Hospital. Daughter of Eucline Nurse and Lillian Belle-Nurse. Loving Mother of Claire Binks. Step Mother to Sally Baxter. Beloved wife to David Baxter. Mother in law to Jamie Binks. Devoted Grandma to Lilly Binks and Melody Binks. Sister of Norma Sobers, Maureen Greene, Arundel Nurse; The late Winfield Belle, Eugene Belle, Eric Nurse, Cynthia Nurse and Jocelyn Reid. Pat or Darling to those closest to her, served in the RAF and was a loved and caring midwife. Pat had a zest for life and was most passionate about art and music, she was always the first on the dance floor and the last one to leave. Patricia was laid to rest in her hometown in Christ Church, Barbados following the service held at St Matthias Anglican Church. Memorial Service to be held at Chelmsford Cathedral on the 25th April at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers please kindly make donations to the charities Mind or Dementia UK.

Charles (Harry) KIPLING

(Harry) Passed away on 1st April 2024 aged 84 years. Harry will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. Funeral to be held on Tuesday 30th April at 2pm at Lincoln Crematorium - West Chapel. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St John's Ambulance C/o Lincolnshire Coop. All enquiries to Lincolnshire Co-op Funeral Services 11 Proctors Road Lincoln LN2 4LA Telephone: 01522 535800

Kenneth (Jim) KNIGHT

Jim Jim Knight of Boston sadly passed away on the 20th March 2024 aged 83 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jim will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Funeral service at Boston crematorium on Thursday 25th April 2024 at 10.30am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired will go to Marie Curie and St Barnabas Hospice and may be sent to F E Addlesee & Son Funeral Director 44 Castle Street Boston PE21 8PN Telephone 01205 311303

Brian LOVE

On Monday the 25th of March, Brian passed peacefully at St Barnabas Hospice aged 81 years. A loving father, grandad and brother. Will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral Service to take place on Monday the 22nd of April, 15:00 at Lincoln Crematorium. The wake will be held at Carholme Road Golf Club at 16:00 to celebrate Brian’s life and you are all welcomed to join us. Donations are invited to raise money for a local stroke charity and St Barnabas Hospice. Donations may be left after the service in the donations box provided. All enquiries to Pat Cook Funeral Services 156-158 Burton Road Lincoln LN13LS. 01522 522881.

Joyce MABBOTT

Aged 97 Passed away peacefully on 30th March 2024 Funeral Service to be held on Monday 29th April 2024, 1pm at Alford Crematorium Donations gratefully accepted to the Air Ambulance All enquires to Lincolnshire Co-op Funeral Services, 15 The Terrace, Spilsby, PE23 5JR Tel: 01790 752334

Sandra Edith MADDISON (nee Smith)

(nee Smith) aged 73 years of Market Rasen peacefully passed away in the arms of her husband and daughter on 6th April 2024. Much Loved wife of Billy. Dearly Loved mum of Joanne, Paul and Loving Mother in law of Andrew and Jo. Cherished Gran of Hannah, Katie, Samantha, Nikki and Jack. Much beloved friend to many who will be sadly missed. A service in Loving Memory for her life will be held at Lea Fields Crematorium, Gainsborough on Wednesday 24th April at 13:30pm. Please show your love by wearing a token of purple. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, made payable to St Barnabas Hospice, may be sent to J Marshall Funeral Directors, 51 Queen Street, Market Rasen LN8 3EN

Peter PARKER

Peter Parker of Frithville sadly passed away on the 22nd March 2024 aged 81 years. Peter will be greatly missed by all of his loving family and friends. Family flowers only please but donations if desired will go to Moorfields Eye Hospital. For further details please contact F E Addlesee & Son Funeral Directors 44 Castle Street Boston PE21 8PN Telephone 01205 311303

Patricia, Anne (Pat) PARKER

(Pat) Sadly passed away Saturday 6th April 2024. Her funeral will take place At St Hugh's Catholic Church, on Thursday 2nd May 2024, At 12pm. Family Flowers only, Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK. Priestley & Cockett Funeral directors. Tel: 01522520606

Rita ROGERS

Passed away peacefully on the 12th April 2024 aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of Ray, mum to Mark, Simon and Vicky and a loving granny. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Lincoln Crematorium West Chapel on Thursday 9th May at 2pm. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired will be gratefully received towards Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance. All enquiries to Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral Services, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QY. Tel 01522 534971

Trevor SEWELL

Sadly passed away peacefully on 6th April 2024, aged 90 years. Much loved Husband of June for 61 years. Loving Dad of Carol, Nick, Kev, Moira, Grandad and Great Grandad. Especially missed by Andrew and Susie. Funeral service to take place at Lincoln Crematorium on Thursday 2nd May 2024 at 1:30pm. Donations to Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to Lincoln Co-operative Funeral Services, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QY Tel 01522 534971

Jennifer (Nee Pullen) STEWART

Nee Pullen Suddenly on 31st March 2024 at her home in Holton Le Clay, Jenny aged 75 years. Beloved wife of the late Keith, loving mum of James and mother-in-law of Caroline, cherished grandma of Mac and Cody and a good friend to many. A service to celebrate Jenny’s life will be held in Grimsby Crematorium on Friday 26th April 2024 at 2.15pm. No flowers please by request, donations in lieu to benefit ‘Andy’s Children’s Services’ may be given at the service or sent to: - Near & Near Undertakers, The Mews, David Street, Grimsby, DN32 9NN. Telephone (01472) 250150 www.nearandnear.com

Brian Edward SWALLOW

08/04/1939 - 05/04/2024 Of Bardney, formerly of the café in Coningsby in the 1960's and latterly the Wragby Pickle man, passed away peacefully at home aged 84 years. A loving brother of Richard (Dick) and the late Muriel, brother-in-law to Anne and Jim and a uncle to Sally, Paul, Chris, Catherine and Claire. Funeral service to held at Lincoln Crematorium on Monday 29th April at 11am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St Barnabas Hospice. The family would like to thank all the people who have looked after Brian over the last few years. All enquiries to Michael H. Sivill Ltd, Funeral Directors, Leagate Road, Coningsby, Lincoln. Tel. 01526 342779.

Jean Norah TAYLOR (Nee Driver)

(Nee Driver) Jean Taylor of Boston passed away at the Pilgrim Hospital after a short illness. Jean was Wife to Derrick and Mother to Steven and Richard. She will be greatly missed by Family, Friends and neighbours. The funeral will take place at Boston Crematorium on the 2nd May at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, any donations will go to Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance and may be sent to F E Addlesee & Son Funeral Directors 44 Castle Street Boston PE21 8PN Telephone 01205 311303

Anthony William VINTER

Beloved Partner, Brother and Uncle. Funeral service to be held at the Boston Crematorium . Thursday 25th April 2024 at 13:30pm. Family flowers only Donations gratefully accepted in lieu for Lincoln County Hospital SEAU Ward. All enquiries to Lincolnshire Cooperative Funeral Services, 2 Market Place, Horncastle, LN9 5HD Tel: 01507 523385

Lawrence WICKSON

Sadly passed away in Peterborough City Hospital on the 23rd March 2024 aged 94 years. Beloved husband to the late Chris, loving father to Tim, Paul and James, grandpop to Taylor, Ben, Maddie, George and Oliver, he will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. His funeral service will take place on Wednesday 24th April 3.30pm at Grantham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations to the British Heart Foundation may be given on the day or sent to David Holland Funeral Directors 61 London Road Grantham Lincs NG31 6HW 01476 594455

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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.