'Treasured grandad' in Derby Telegraph funeral notices this week
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week:
George AITCHISON
Passed away peacefully at The Royal Derby Hospital on August 20th 2024, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Maria. Loved dad, grandad and great grandad. George will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A funeral service will be held at St Albans Roman Catholic Church, Chaddesden, on Thursday 26th September at 12 noon, followed by burial at Nottingham Road Cemetery. Family flowers only, however donations to benefit Dementia UK, may be made online by visiting funeral-notices.co.uk or placed in the donation box provided at the service. All enquiries tel 01332 281442
Joan ALCOCK
Passed away peacefully on August 28th 2024, aged 86 years. Dearly loved mum of Paul, Kim, Phillip and Russell. Loved mother-in-law of Wendy and Wendy. Much loved nanar/nanna of Kelly, Hayley, Rebecca, Chris, Mitchell, Corey, Phoebe and Amber. Great nanar/nanna to 8 great grandchildren. Dear friend to many. No funeral will be held due to Joan's own wishes.
Angela BARNES (née Baggulay)
(née Baggulay ) Passed away peacefully at home on 24th July 2024, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Stuart, much loved mum of David, dearly loved aunty to Terry and friend to Helen. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Monday 16th September, service 12 noon at St. Mary's Church, Chaddesden followed by burial at Nottingham Road Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Donations in lieu will support the PDSA and Scope and may be left at the service or given online at www.wathalls.co.uk Enquiries to Wathall's Telephone: 01332 504027
Trevor (Trev) BARRETT
Trev Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday 23rd August 2024, aged 66 years. He will be so deeply missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral service to be held at Trent Valley Crematorium, Aston on Trent on Thursday 19th September 2024 at 2.30pm. Please wear bright colours to reflect Trev's life. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are invited for Derby Pride CIO, these may be made online at www.georgesimnett.co.uk or given at the service. All enquiries to George Simnett Family Funeral Directors Walker House, 65 High Street, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6TB Tel: 01332 690211.
Stuart BASSETT
Passed away peacefully on Monday 2nd September 2024, aged 89 years. Devoted husband of Pat, much loved dad to Simon and a treasured grandad to Lauren. Stuart will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at St Giles' Church, Sandiacre on Friday 13th September 2024 at 10.00am, followed by a service of committal at Bramcote Crematorium, Serenity Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are invited for St Giles' Church. These may be given at the service. All enquiries to George Simnett Family Funeral Directors Williams House, 77 Sitwell Street, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7FH Tel: 01332 661195.
Keith BONNETT
Passed away peacefully at home on 23rd August 2024 aged 91 years. Devoted husband to the late Brenda. Loving Dad to Allison, Helen and Father-in-law to Steve, fabulous Grandad to Charlie and Joe. A special person who brought smiles to many faces, and now at rest with his beloved wife, Brenda. A funeral service for Keith will take place on Monday 9th September 2024 at 3:00pm at St Mary the Virgin Church, Swarkestone Road, Weston on Trent, Derby DE72 2BU at 3:00pm followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, however if desired, donations in memory of Keith may be given to either Treetops Hospice at Home or Marie Curie. Both of these charities helped Keith remain in his own home until he passed away in accordance to his wishes. All enquiries to Central Co-op Funeral Service Spondon. Tel; 01332 664976.
Michael BURDEN
Formerly of Harpur Avenue Littleover running the Michael Burden School of Motoring for many years, sadly passed away on Friday 23rd August, at Heron Court Nursing Home after a long illness. Devoted Husband to the late Dorothy. Loving Father & Father-in-law to Denise, Martin, Mark, Vanessa & Christopher. Special Grandad to Adam, Laura, Natalie, Bradley, Chris, Corrine, Carl and Chloe. A good friend to many who brought love and laughter wherever he went, he will be forever in our hearts and deeply missed. The funeral will take place on Monday 23rd September at Trent Valley Crematorium 12:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK. No dress code. All enquiries to 01332 661595. Coop funeral care 113 Victoria Avenue
Peter James CARR
Passed away at the Royal Derby Hospital on the 27th August 2024, aged 56 years. Enquiries to Natasha Hutchinson on 07385141592
Kenneth John COCKRAM
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a long illness on 27th August 2024, aged 78 years. Always loved husband of Pauline, cherished dad of Anthony, Gillian, Brian and John, father-in-law of Rachel, Ian, Cheryl and Natalie, a very much loved grandad of 12 grandchildren and a great-grandad to 9. Brother of Janet and the late Stan and a much missed uncle. Kenneth will be so greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place at Trent Valley Crematorium (Aston-on-Trent) on Monday 16th September at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please, if desired donations for Action For Pulmonary Fibrosis may be left at the service or given online at www.wathalls.co.uk All enquiries to Wathall's Tel: 01332 986770
James Keith COXON
James Keith Coxon 11/02/1933 - 29/08/2024 Keith died peacefully, aged 91 with his family by his side. A devoted husband to the late Mary Coxon and much loved Dad, Grandad, friend and an inspiration to so many. The funeral will take place at Derby Trent Crematorium on Friday 20th September 2024 at 13.30. Friends and family welcome. Donations to the British Heart Foundation will be greatly appreciated. All enquiries to Marc Stephens Funeral Services - 01332 986966
Tom EGGINTON
Tom Egginton of Burton-on-Trent Formerly of Hinckley Passed away surrounded by his family on 23rd August 2024, aged 84 years. A special husband of June. Also a treasured dad, grandad, great grandad, and brother. Tom will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday 2nd October at 12.45pm in the Cedar Chapel, Bretby Crematorium. Followed by a private family burial. Floral tributes welcome or donations in memory of Tom are for Parkinson's UK and may be placed in the collection box following the service. Further enquiries to Wellings Funeral Service. Tel: 01283 563555.
Eileen Elizabeth ELLIS
of Parwich Passed away peacefully on the 30th August 2024 aged 95 years. Beloved Wife of the late Don. A loving Mother to Karen. Dear Grandma to Max and Duncan and Great-Grandma to Bobby. Committal service of cremation, Markeaton Crematorium, Derby at 11.00am in the main chapel followed by a Funeral Service of Thanksgiving to be held at St Peter's Church, Parwich on Friday 27th September 2024 at 12.15pm. Family flowers only, any donations gratefully received will be given to Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance. c/o A Slater & Sons 37-39 Compton, Ashbourne DE6 1BX 01335 345120 www.aslaterandsons.co.uk
Pamela Mabel (nee Litchfield) FRADLEY
(nee Litchfield) Passed away peacefully at the Nightingale Macmillan Unit, Derby on July 28th 2024, aged 83 years. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Pam may be made to the Nightingale Macmillan Unit at the Royal Derby Hospital. The funeral service will be held in late September. For information on the funeral service contact W. Jones & Son Funeral Directors Telephone: 01335 360319.