Yahoo News Tributes paid to those who have died in Cambridgeshire this week
Losing a friend or family member is a truly heart-breaking experience, and letting everyone know can be deeply upsetting in times of grief. Every week, CambridgeshireLive publishes death notices, tributes and funeral announcements to help spread to word of those who have died.
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, May 4 to Friday, May 10).
Denis Coulson
Aldreth
"Passed peacefully away at his home on Thursday May 2 2024 aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Sheila, loving father of Gemma and Sam, much loved brother in law of Jenny and a dear uncle.
"Funeral service at Fenland Crematorium, March on Thursday May 16 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for RSPB or Addenbrookes Charitable Trust at the service or c/o A.G. Carter Funeral Director, 6 Froize End, Haddenham, Cambs CB6 3UQ."
View the funeral notice here.
Enid Johnson
Cambridge
"Of Newton, passed away on Thursday April 18 at home, aged 86 years. Married to Derek for 62 years. Dearly loved mother to Simon and grandma to Fenella and Dominic. Enid was a primary teacher for many years at the Queen Edith School and also at Philips and St Johns Duxford.
"Thanksgiving service to be held at St Margaret's Church, Newton, Cambridge on Wednesday May 22 at 11am. Donations if desired to the benefit of Christian Aid or NSPCC can be made via Enid's personal in-memory page at www.peasgoodandskeates.co.uk All other enquiries to 617 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8PA. Tel: 01223 415255."
View the funeral notice here.
Shirley Edith Staff
Cambridge
"Passed away peacefully on April 17 at St George's Court Care Home aged 90 years. Dearly loved mother to Laurie and Jon. Treasured grandmother to Lewis and step-grandmother to Victoria, Michael and Charlotte.
"Funeral service to take place at Cambridge Crematorium on Friday May 17 2024 at 3.30pm. Please send all floral tributes to Coop Funeral care, James Street, Cambridge. Donations, if so desired, will be gratefully received for Blue Cross. 34 James Street, Cambridge, CB1 1HX."
View the funeral notice here.
Christine Town (née Hildrow)
Cambridge
"Passed on Thursday April 18, at Arthur Rank Hospice, aged 80 years. Much loved wife, mother and grandmother. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday May 14 at Cambridge Crematorium, East Chapel at 10.30am. Family flowers only.
"Donations, if desired to Arthur Rank Hospice Charity can be made at the service or via our website at www.peasgoodandskeates.co.uk All other enquires to 617 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8PA. Tel: 01223 415255."
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Debbie Betson
Newmarket
"Passed away peacefully on Sunday April 28 2024, aged 64 years. Beloved wife to Phil. A much loved mum of Paul, Lee and Rebecca and dear nanny to Isabella.
"Funeral service to be held at The Cambridge City Crematorium, West Chapel on Wednesday May 22 at 12pm midday. Family flowers only please but if desired donations may be made payable to St Nicholas Hospice Care and sent care of Southgate of Newmarket Funeral Directors, 25 Duchess Drive, Newmarket, CB8 8AG."
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Peter William Collier
Cambridge
"Of Swaffham Bulbeck, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 5 2024 aged 83 years. The funeral service will take place at St Marys Church, Swaffham Bulbeck on Tuesday May 28 at 1.30pm, followed by burial in the cemetery.
"Floral Tributes are welcome or if desired Donations can be made on the day to Cancer Research. Enquiries to Weyman Funeral Service 01223 354289."
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Peter Leonard Jenkins
Cambridge
"Sadly passed away on April 19 2024, aged 72 years. A loving husband to Lesley for 47 years, a much loved father to Gary, Claire, Emma and Sarah, and a wonderful grandfather to Lauren, Chloe and Joe. He will be greatly missed by his brothers, Railway family, friends and everyone that knew him.
"Funeral service to take place at Cambridge Crematorium, West Chapel on Thursday May 16 at 10am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for British Heart Foundation or The RNLI can be sent c/o 617 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8PA. Tel: 01223 415255."
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Betty Shaw
Cambridge
"Sadly passed away on Monday April 29 2024 aged 92 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Cambridge Crematorium, West Chapel on Monday May 20 2024 at 11am.
"Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for International Fund for Animal Welfare can be sent c/o 617 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8PA. Tel: 01223 415255."
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Doreen Mary Thurston (Dee)
Cambridge
"Formerly of Ely and Cambridge, passed away peacefully after a cup of tea and holding hands with her son on Saturday April 13 2024, aged 88 years. Loving wife of the late Fred, much loved mum, nan and nanny.
"Funeral Service at Fenland Crematorium, March on Thursday May 16 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations made payable to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home may be left at the service or sent c/o R. J. Pepper & Son Family Funeral Directors 14 Prickwillow Road, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4QT Tel: 01353 665300."
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Sally Ison
Cambridge
"Of Girton, Cambridgeshire sadly passed away at Addenbrookes Hospital after a long illness on March 29 2024. Much loved wife to Richard. Loving mum to Neil. Doting Grandma to Erin & Evie. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who new her.
"Private cremation was held with the ashes to be interned in the family grave in Dorset. Donations, if desired, to Arthur Rank Hospice via Co-op Funeralcare, 34 James Street, Cambridge, CB1 1HX."
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John Price
Cambridge
"Of Willingham, passed away on April 25 2024, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Irene. Funeral Service at Cambridge City Crematorium West Chapel on Monday May 13 at 3pm. Family flowers only please but if desired donations made payable to The British Heart Foundation may be sent to F W Cook Funeral Service 49 Church Street Willingham Cambridge CB24 5HS."
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Rhona Margaret Morgan Robertson
Cambridge
"Beloved partner of Christopher Cytera and mother of James Robertson, Rhona lost her 2 1/2 year battle with cancer on April 29 2024.
"Rhona was a beacon of light, warmth, and strength to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her grace, resilience, and unwavering love touched the lives of so many, and her memory will forever be cherished in our hearts. Although her passing has left an irreplaceable void in our lives, her spirit will live on in us and give us strength in the years to come.
"Her mother's love for her son Jamie was boundless. She always spoke of him with such pride and adoration, and her legacy will continue to guide him through life's journey and overcome his disability, even in her physical absence. Everyone who got to know Rhona could feel her infectious enthusiasm and refusal to let anything stand in the way of Jamie's education. Bubbly, kind and generous, she really was a 'force of nature', as well as a lover of it, especially birds.
"A funeral service for Rhona, where we will celebrate her life, will be held at Cambridge Crematorium, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge CB3 0JJ on May 14 at 2pm. If you wish to bring flowers, please bring spring flowers such as daffodils and hyacinths, preferably local. Or bring something from your garden. Rhona would not have approved of flowers that have to be flown in.
"Those who cannot attend can instead make a donation to Charles Hazlwood's Paraorchestra, an ensemble of disabled and non-disabled professional musicians: www.justgiving.com/british-paraorchestra Please include a message that your donation is in memory of Rhona Margaret Morgan Robertson.
"Goodbye Rhona, you will always be in our hearts until the very end of our own days."
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Shaun Smith
Great Shelford
"Sadly passed away on April 17 2024 aged 96 years. Former owner of VG Stores, Shelford. A wonderful and loving Dad and Grandad.
"Funeral Mass to take place on Friday May 24, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Sawston at 11.30am. Donations in memory of Shaun will be gratefully received for CAFOD and can be made via Shaun's In Memory Page by visiting www.peasgoodandskeates.co.uk."
View the funeral notice here.
