Much-loved Christmas lights legend among Lincolnshire Echo death notices this week

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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.

Death Notices

Michael James (Jim) BAILEY

Jim Passed away peacefully on 26th October 2024, in Highbridge Somerset, aged 71 years. Beloved Husband of Sylvia, devoted brother, uncle and stepfather. A service to celebrate Jim’s life will take place at St Mary’s Church, South Kelsey on Wednesday 4th December 2024 at 11am. Followed by interment at St Nicholas Cemetery, South Kelsey. Family flowers only please. Any further enquiries to Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel. 01472 242444

Shirley CALDER

Peacefully on 20th November 2024, aged 95 years. Loving wife of the late David, much loved mum of Ian, grandmother, sister-in-law and auntie. Flowers welcome. Donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation. All enquires to Priestley and Cockett Funeral Directors Tel: 01522 520606

Audrey CARVETH

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Audrey on 29th October 2024 aged 92 years. Loving wife of the late Maurice A devoted mum to Carolyn and Amanda And Fantastic Nana. Audrey will be deeply missed by all those who knew her. A private funeral service will be taking place. Followed by a celebration of Audrey's life at 2:00pm on Friday 13th December At Holy Cross Church, Skellingthorpe Road. No Black attire please. No flowers please. Donations if so desired in memory of Audrey may be made to RNLI or Salvation Army Arrangements by Lincolnshire Cooperative Funeral Services, Tritton Road. Tel: 01522 534971

Frederick Leslie CHEETHAM

Also known as Fred. Passed away 12th October 2024. Aged 85. Funeral Service to be held on Wednesday 11th December at 2.30pm at Lincoln Crematorium. Family flowers only. Lincolnshire Co-op Funeral Services Tritton Road Lincoln LN6 7QY

Gregory (Greg) DRAYTON

Greg "He was my North, my South, my East and West My working week and my Sunday rest." Greg sadly passed away on 12th November 2024 aged 66 years. A funeral service will be held at All Saint's Church, Belton on Thursday 12th December at 12pm followed by interment in the cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired for the benefit of the British Heart Foundation may be left at the service or sent c/o: R. Wallace & Son Funeral Directors, 27 High Street, Crowle, DN17 4LD

Marion Mae LOWRIE

Sadly and very suddenly Marion Mae was taken from us and passed on peacefully at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby. Loving and devoted wife of 62 years to Robert Lowrie, loving and adored mum to Sharron, wonderful grandma to James, his wife Lizzie and great grandma to their children Albert and Renee. Great grandma to Mallory Mae Marshall, sister to Malcolm Hill and Janet Robinson. Sadly missed by family members Bill, Rosemary and Ed Lowrie, Derek Target and their families. A funeral will be held at Scunthorpe Crematorium 1120 hrs 12th December 2024 with an internment at Whitton at a later date where Marions ashes will lay with Jayne Lowrie, daughter. A family and friends gathering will be arranged for those attending.

Eileen Margaret MERRYWEATHER (nee Johnson)

(nee Johnson ) Sadly passed away on the 7th November 2024, aged 93 years. Much loved Wife to the late John, loving Mum to Robert and Jane, Mother in Law to Ann and Colin, Grandma to Glen, Alan, Laura and Alice, Great Grandma and Great Great Grandma. Funeral Service to be held on Thursday 19th December 2024 at 11am at Lincoln Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations will be greatly accepted for the Lincoln & District Stroke Club which can be made on the day in the donation box. All enquiries to Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral Services, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QY. Tel 01522 534971.

Josie Miriam MUMBY

In Loving memory of Jose. Who passed away on 15th November 2024. Wife to the late Ray. Mum to the late Paul. Sister to Michael and the late Jeanne. Greatly missed by all her family and friends. Jose's Funeral Service will take place on Monday 16th December at 1pm at Lincoln Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Alzheimer's Society. Lincolnshire Co-op Funeral Services, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QY Telephone: 01522 534971

Gail Margaret QUICKFALL

Gail Margaret Quickfall passed away peacefully on 10th November 2024, at Lincoln County Hospital, aged 59 years. A loving and devoted Partner to Tony, Mother to James, Sister to Dawn, and the late Stephen, Daughter to the late Margaret and Brian. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The Funeral Service will take place at Lincoln Crematorium on Monday 16th December 2024 at 11am. Family flowers only, donations if desired will be collected for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. All enquiries to Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral Services, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QY Tel 01522 534971

Pamela Gillian ROSE

Peacefully passed away 11th November 2024 aged 80 years. The funeral will take place at St Mary's Church, Stow, Tuesday 03rd December 2024 at 11.30 am. The family have also requested for those attending, could you please wear a splash of purple. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers will be to St Barnabas, these may be sent to the funeral director. c/o J E Thurlby Funeral Director, Ashleigh House, Upton Road, Kexby, Lincolnshire, DN21 5NF. 01427 788312.

Beryl SANDS-ALLEN

of Friskney Passed away on 3rd November 2024, aged 95 years. Loving wife of the late Francis and dearly loved mum of Adrian. Service at Alford Crematorium on Tuesday 3rd December 2024 at 11am. Donations if desired to LNAA c/o Parkers Funeral Directors 01754 880334.

Frank SMITH

of Hubberts Bridge, passed away peacefully at home on the 6th November 2024 aged 88 years. Loving husband of Shirley, dear father of Michael, Philip and Paul, father-in-law of Anne, Allison and Christine. Funeral service to be held at Boston Crematorium on Friday 13th December at 11.30am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to be divided between Marie Curie and St Barnabas Hospice. All enquiries to Michael H. Sivill Ltd, Funeral Directors, Leagate Road, Coningsby, Lincoln. Tel. 01526 342779.

Susan TIMSON (Schofield)

(Schofield) Sadly passed away on 14.11.2024 after a challenging illness, aged 74. Sue, a loving Mother to James and Wife Abigail. A devoted and adored Nanna to Sonny and Georgia, a respected younger Sister to Michael and wife Sue and a loved friend by many. Sue, you will remain forever in our hearts. Funeral will take place on 10th December 2024, 12pm at Lincoln Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations can be made to St Barnabas Hospice if desired. C/o Priestley and Cockett, 1-3 Sunningdale Drive, Lincoln, LN6 7UD. Tel 01522 5202606.

Derek TURNER

Passed away peacefully at home on 11th November after a battle with cancer, bravely fought. Husband of the late Jean, he leaves behind daughter Karen, grandson Damian (who he brought up as his son), Damian's wife Cara and grandchildren Chloe, Josh and Lucy. No funeral as he left his body to medical science, but donations can be made in his memory to St Barnabas Hospice Trust, 12 Cardinal Close, Lincoln, LN2 4SY or online at funeral-notices.co.uk He will be remembered by so many for raising money for St Barnabas every year with his wonderful display of Christmas lights.

Andrea WARD

aged 74 years, of Wragby, passed away at Lincoln County Hospital on 24th October, 2024. Much loved partner of Malcolm. Dearly loved mum of Andrew and sister to Nigel. Cherished and loved by all the family and friends. A service in Loving memory for her life will be held at All Saints Church, Wragby on Thursday 5th December at 12:00 noon. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, made payable to 1st Wragby Scout Group and/or 1st Wragby Brownies, may be sent to J Marshall Funeral Directors 51 Queen Street, Market Rasen, LN8 3EN

In Memoriams

Ivor BENNETT

It's been 11 long years since we lost you on the 27th November. It doesn't get any easier, especially since you were joined by our precious daughter Karen and now your best friend and brother-in-law Ian. Know that your family will be thinking of you all and that you are all loved and missed so very much. Your Joyce, Kevin, Daniel, Steph, Abbie and partners and precious Grandbabies Mason, Noah, Ayla and Esme xx

Acknowledgements

Frederick Leslie (Les) PITTS

(Les) Christine, Nicki and Freddy would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their kindness, cards, flowers and lifts to appointments for Les over the last three months. Thanks also to Michael Green (celebrant) and to Addlesee's for excellent funeral arrangements. Special thanks to Nicki from Mum for all her help before, during and after the funeral. Dad would have been so proud of you. God bless you all

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