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06:00, 15 Jan 2026
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week:
With broken hearts, I announce the passing of my beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew cousin, & friend to many, Ricky Thomas Adams, age 38. Ricky was a deeply loved son whose kindness, warmth, and beautiful spirit touched everyone who knew him. He will be forever cherished and never forgotten. A funeral service to celebrate Ricky's life will be held on Friday 23rd January at 11.15am at Bretby Crematorium, Cedar Chapel. All who knew and loved Ricky are welcome after the service to attend Gresley Rovers Clubhouse, The Moat Ground, Moat Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9RE for refreshments and to raise a glass and share more memories of Ricky. Donations will be sent to Gresley FC in the Community Charity, to help improve the lives of people within community, by participating in sport, not only in memory of Ricky but to honour his love of the club and the support he has given to them over the years. Loved, forever missed. - Mother, and brother's Alex and Jamie xx All enquiries to Shilvocks Independent Funeral Directors Ltd, 5 High Street, Woodville, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 7EH. Tel No. 01283 246922.
(Pam) Passed away peacefully at Shelton Lock Care Home on Thursday 4th December 2025, aged 75 years. Formerly of Rockhouse Road, Alvaston. Much loved Wife of Keith, Mum to Chloe and Lucy and Nana to Isla and Callie. Forever in our hearts. A funeral service for Pam will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium on Friday 6th February 2026 at 12.30 pm. Flowers welcome. All enquiries to Central Co-op Funeral, Allenton. Tel: 01332 349925.
(nee Child ) of Worthington The widow of Dick, a loving mum, granny, sister and aunt, passed peacefully away on 5th January 2026 at home aged 82 years. The funeral service will be held at St Matthew's Church, Worthington on Thursday 22nd January at 12.00 noon followed by burial in Worthington Cemetery. Floral tributes or donations, if so desired, for The Salvation Army. Any enquiries may be made to J. P Springthorpe & Co Funeral Directors, Castle Lodge, South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics, LE65 1BR. Tel. 01530 417310
Passed away peacefully at Royal Derby Hospital on 20th December 2025. Aged 93 years. Much Loved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. A funeral service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium on Monday 26th January 2026 at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made to support RSPCA. Unit 4a Park Farm Centre, Birchover Way, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2QN 01332 550033
Passed on 11th December 2025 age 96. Was a beloved Wife, Mother, Mother-In-Law, Grandma, Great-Grandma and Auntie. Loved and missed by all who knew her. Funeral will take place on Friday 23rd January 2026 at Bretby Crematorium Willow Chapel at 10.00am. Donations to Children Today.
(Jean) Passed away peacefully at Littleover Nursing Home on 13th December 2025 aged 79 years. Devoted Wife of John, wonderful Mum to Sharon and Nicola, loving Nan to Gemma, Chloe and Owen and Great-Nan to Harry and Mabel. Jean will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A funeral service for Jean will be held on Tuesday 27th January 1pm at Nottingham Road Chapel, followed by a burial in Nottingham Road Cemetery at 1.45pm Family flowers only please, any kind donations in Jeans memory will support Dementia UK and can be given at the service. All enquiries to Central Co-op Funeral, Sinfin, 01332 271088
(née Ryan) It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra announce her passing. After a short battle with cancer, Sandra passed away peacefully in hospital on the 24th December 2025, surrounded by her family. Her warmth, humour, and kindness will be sorely missed by all that knew her - from friends and family to the countless lives she touched in her career as a midwife and nurse, most recently as a Practice Nurse at Mickleover Surgery. Although her passing was decades too soon, her family takes comfort in the knowledge that she lived a meaningful life. Donations in Sandra's memory can be left to The Brain Tumour Charity: thebraintumourcharity.org/donate/ All enquiries to Wathall's 01332 974221
(John) It is with great sadness that we have to announce that John passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on December 8th 2025 aged 89 years. Beloved Husband of the late Pam. Much loved Father to Nigel and Andrew and Father In Law to Debbie and the late Carmen. Cherished Grandad to Robert, Daniel, Charlotte and Victoria and a loving Great Grandad to Harper, Maeve, Myla, Bodhi, Josh and April. A good friend to many. John will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. A service to celebrate John's life will take place on Wednesday 21st of January 2026 at 12.30pm at Markeaton Crematorium (Main Chapel) All are welcome to come and celebrate John's life. Flowers welcome or a donation in John's memory if desired can be made to Treetops Hospice. 5-7 Uttoxeter Road Mickleover Derby DE3 0DA 01332 517301
(née Wood) Passed away peacefully at the Old Lodge Nursing Home on 5th December, aged 83 years. Loving wife to the late Roger. She will be very sadly missed by all who knew her. Ann's funeral will take place at 10:45 on Friday 16th January at Boulton St. Mary's Church, followed by the committal at Trent Valley Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu for Dementia UK, may be left at the service or via her tribute page at www.wathalls.co.uk All enquiries to Wathall's 01332 752377
(nee Scott) formerly of Bretby Lane. Passed away peacefully on 20th December 2025 aged 88 years. Wife of the late Alan Eric Buxton. Mum to Debbie, Neil and Rachel, mother in law to Andrew, Karen and Matt. Nanny to Scott, Nathan, Alana and Ben. Also great nanny to Arthur and Keegan. A funeral service will be held on Friday 23rd January at 1.45pm in the Willow Chapel at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jean may be placed in the collection box at the service and will be forwarded to Parkinson's UK. Further enquiries to Wellings Funeral Service. Tel 01283 563555.
It is with immense sadness that we announce that Peter sadly passed away surrounded by his loving family at Spencer Grove Care Home on Monday 22nd December 2025 aged 88 years. Peter was a dearly loved husband to Jenifer, a devoted father to Kathryn and Louise a treasured grandad to James, Scott, Kara and Chris and great granddad to Ruby, Lyla, Erin and Ava and a respected brother to Janet and brother in law to Stuart. Peter will be sorely missed by all his family and many friends. A service to celebrate Peter's life is to be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium, Swanwick on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 12:00noon. Family flowers only please, donation in lieu will support the work of Cancer Research UK, these maybe made at the service, online at rydefunerals.co.uk/donations or cheques made payable to the charity maybe sent c/o Thomas Ryde & Son, Belper. Peter's family thank you for your support at this difficult time. Thomas Ryde & Son 35 Bridge Street Belper DE56 1AY Tel: 01773 822059 www.rydefunerals.co.uk
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 17th December 2025, aged 92 years surrounded by his family. Devoted husband to Pat. Sorely missed by his children, grandchildren and his great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 3.30pm. By request no flowers please, but donations in lieu for Alzheimer's Research UK and Diabetes UK may be given on the day, online or sent to A W Lymn Barton House 31 Chapel Side Spondon DE21 7JQ 01332 544 666 www.lymn.co.uk
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at Queen's Hospital on 14th December 2025, aged 75 years. A loving husband, dad, father in law, grandpa, brother, uncle and a friend to many. Graham's Funeral Service will take place, on Tuesday 13th January, 11.15am at St. Wystan's Church, Bretby, followed by a Cremation Service in the Cedar Chapel at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired are invited to benefit 'Cancer Research UK' and 'NHSBT Blood Bank Birmingham'. These may be given at the service or online at tjparryfunerals.co.uk. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: T. J. Parry & Family Funeral Directors 188-189 Horninglow Street, Anson Court, Burton upon Trent, DE14 1NG. Tel. 01283 205285.
Terry sadly left us behind on Wednesday 31st December 2025. Amazing husband to Moira, truly wonderful dad to the late Sarah and Amy. Smashing grandad to Fred, loving brother to Ann and Colin and great son in law to Claire and much loved brother in law to Steve, Debbie, Pete and Linda. Funeral arrangements to follow. Enquiries please to F.M & J Wait, Swadlincote 01283 216668
Terry sadly left us behind on Wednesday 31st December 2025. Amazing husband to Moira, truly wonderful dad to the late Sarah and Amy. Smashing grandad to Fred, loving brother to Ann and Colin and great son in law to Claire and much loved brother in law to Steve, Debbie, Pete and Linda. Funeral arrangements to follow. Enquiries please to F.M & J Wait, Swadlincote 01283 216668
Frederick Arthur ("Fred") CULLEN
("Fred") Sadly passed away on the 29th December 2025, aged 97 years. A funeral service is to be held at 2:30pm on Friday 23rd January at Markeaton Crematorium, Markeaton Lane, Derby, DE22 4NH. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation & RNLI c/o John Stuart Funeral Directors 01380 729459