Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Deborah Hall
05:00, 14 Jan 2026
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
Frank BALDERSON
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Balderson aged 78 who passed away peacefully on Monday 22nd December 2025. Frank was a devoted husband to Margaret, a loving dad to Lorraine, Debby and Lisa and a much loved grandad to Max, Abi and Elliott, he was also a much loved brother to James, a devoted uncle and a dear friend to many. A service to celebrate Frank's life will be held on Thursday 15th January at 3.00pm at Grimsby Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Any donations in Frank's memory can be made to the Teenage Cancer Trust. Any further enquiries to : J W Emberson Funeral Directors, 81 Macaulay Street, Grimsby. Tel 01472 250074
Gordon BEST
It is with great sadness to announce that Gordon passed away on Saturday 27th of December 2025 in the care of Glyn Thomas House, Immingham, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Ann, much loved dad of Steve and Chris, father in law of Julie and Daz, treasured grandad to Caitlin, brother, uncle and good friend to many. A funeral service will be held at Grimsby Crematorium on Wednesday 21st of January 2026 at 10.30am. Family flowers only please by request. Donations to Glyn Thomas House may be sent to H & HJ Huteson & Sons, The Old Chapel, Bluestone Lane, Immingham, DN40 2DX. For any enquiries, please telephone 01469 578178 Family encourage the wearing of Newcastle United Football Club shirts
Jennifer Alice (Jenny) BLAKE
(Jenny) It is with great sadness we announce that Jenny, aged 86 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the 21st December 2025. Reunited with her beloved late husband Bill. Loving Mother to Vicky and Elaine, a loved Mother-in-Law to Darren, and a devoted Nanna to Jim, Owen, Chelsea and their Partners. Jenny will be deeply missed by all her family, and all who knew her. A celebration of Jenny's life will take place at Grimsby Crematorium on Friday 30th January 2026 at 10:30am. Family flowers only please, by request. All enquiries to; Jason Rocks Funeral Services, 307 Laceby Road, Grimsby, DN34 5LP Tel: 01472 562 818
Audrey COOPER
Sadly on 18th December 2025 at Alderlea care Home Humberston, Audrey aged 96 years passed away. A very dearly loved wife of the late Clifford Patrick Cooper. A mum, mother in law, nana, great-nana, sister, sister in law, aunty and good friend to many. A celebration for Audrey's life will take place at the Treasured Memories Chapel at Grimsby Crematorium on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please by request. Donations in lieu if so desired may be sent to Dementia UK, 7th Floor One Aldgate London EC3N 1RE or a collection box will be available at the service. Enquiries Mashfords Funeral Home Cleethorpes Tel 01472 200004
Raymond FIFIELD
Peacefully on December 24th 2025 at The Diana Princess Of Wales Hospital, Ray aged 72 years. Dearly beloved husband to Jackie, loving uncle to Dan and a very good friend to many, who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Service to be held at Grimsby Crematorium on Monday 26th January 2026 at 11.15am. Flowers may be sent to J.W. Emberson Funeral Directors, 81 Macaulay Street, Grimsby DN31 2DS Tel 01472 250074
Valerie Ann HANWELL
Sadly on the 16th of December 2025, aged 89 years. Much loved wife of the late Frederick Charles Thomas Hanwell, loving mum, grandma and great grandma. Would family and friends please meet at Woodlands Crematorium, Scunthorpe on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 2pm for service and committal. Family flowers only please, donations are thankfully accepted for 'Cancer Research UK' c/o Jason Threadgold Funeral Director 3 Burringham Road Scunthorpe DN17 2BA Tel: (01724) 865865
Stuart Albert JAKINS
Aged 82 years, of Caistor, passed away on 16th December 2025. Much loved husband of Janet. Dearly loved dad of Steven, Neil, Nicola and father in law of Larisa and Ty. Cherished grandad and a great grandad. A Service of Celebration for his life will be held at Grimsby Crematorium on Wednesday 21st January at 12:45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, made payable to Cancer Research UK, may be sent to J Marshall Funeral Directors, 51 Queen Street, Market Rasen, LN8 3EN
Alan JOHNSON
Sadly on 22nd December 2025 at his home in Cleethorpes, Alan aged 85 years passed away peacefully. A wonderful and devoted husband to Rosalind, dearly loved dad to Lee, Kerry, Carl, Jack and the late Tony, a much loved father in law, grandad, brother, brother in law, uncle and friend to many. A celebration of Alan's life will take place at Grimsby Crematorium on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 3.45pm. Family flowers only please by request. Donations in lieu if so desired may be sent to St Andrews Hospice, Peaks Lane, Grimsby, DN32 9RP or a collection box will be available at the service. Enquiries Mashfords Funeral Home Cleethorpes Tel 01472 200004
Jack ("Ginger Jack") JOHNSON
("Ginger Jack" ) Sadly on 20th December 2025, whilst in the dedicated care of Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby, Jack aged 88 sadly passed away. Devoted Husband of the late Beryl, beloved Dad of Cheryl and Annette, Jackie and Paul, Andy, Lea and Joanne, cherished Grandad of April and Jack, and Alfie and Eliza. Jack was a much-loved Uncle, friend and neighbour who will be sorely missed. A service to celebrate Jack's life will take place on Thursday 29th January 2026 at 2pm at the Fisherman's Chapel, Grimsby Central Hall, Duncombe Street, Grimsby. Followed by committal at Grimsby Crematorium. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations in lieu of floral tributes, to benefit 'The RNLI" Cleethorpes, will be gratefully received. Jack is peacefully resting at Mashford's Funeral Service, Norfolk Lane, Cleethorpes DN35 8BB, where enquiries can be made on: 01472 200004.
Lena Mary (Nee Smith) MASON
Following a short stay with the amazing nurses and HCA's on Ward C2 at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby, peacefully on Saturday 27th December 2025 surrounded by love and with her family by her side Lena fell asleep for the final time. Beloved wife of the late Danny. Adored and treasured mam to Linda, Sharon, Joanne, Pam and Lee, respected mother-in-law of Craig and Peter. Wonderful gran to Loren, Tamzin, Eden, Daniel, Bethany, Hannah, Ella, Dominic, Chelsea and Sapphire and great gran to Alfie, Kayden, Mason, Leo, Ava, Lottie and Oakley. Dearest sister to Mick, devoted dog mum to Pandora, Lena was also an Auntie and a much respected friend to many. A funeral service and committal will be held at Grimsby Crematorium on Wednesday 21st January at 11.15 am. Lena is resting at Steven Near Funeral Directors 36 Wellowgate, Grimsby, DN32 0RA, Telephone: 01472 357713, where floral tributes will be received. Mourning attire is not necessary as red was her favourite colour. Only out of sight, forever in our heart
Clifford Alan (Mack) MCCLUSKEY
(Mack) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cliff on Saturday 20th December 2025 aged 83, whilst in the care of Castle Hill Hospital. A loving husband of Dora, caring dad of Tina, Paul, Mandy, Julie and their partners, step dad of Paul, Nicola and Mark, cherished grandad and great grandad, brother, uncle and friend to many who will be greatly missed. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Cliff will take place on Friday 23rd January 2026 11.15 at Grimsby Crematorium. By request family flowers only but if you so wish donations may be sent to Cancer Research UK or given on the day of the service. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, 55 Abbey Road, Grimsby, Tel: 01472 355395
Roy MELLORS
Unexpectedly at his home in Grimsby on 19th December 2025, Roy, aged 65 years sadly passed away. Much loved husband of Christine, loving father of Charlie, Timothy and the late Kimberley. Dear grampy to Maddison, Freddie, Nico, Daisy, Emmi, Luca and Tilly and a good friend to many and will be missed greatly by all who knew him. A funeral service will take place at Grimsby Crematorium on Thursday 15th January at 1.30pm. Roy is resting at J W Emberson Funeral Directors, 81 Macaulay Street where floral tributes from the family will be received. Donations to Macmillan Nurses can be given in lieu of flowers.
George MORTON
Sadly on 31st December 2025, whilst in the dedicated care of Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby, George aged 85 years passed peacefully away with his loving family by his side. The devoted husband of Janet for 59 years, proud dad to Jane and Paul, dear father-in-law to Alison, beloved grandad of Daniel, Rea, Amy and Joe, and a cherished great grandad of Colby, Mason, Lola, Olivia and Maddie. A service to celebrate George's life will take place at Grimsby Crematorium on Friday 30th January 2026, at 3pm. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations in lieu of floral tributes, to benefit 'Cancer Research UK' will be gratefully received at Mashfords Funeral Service, Norfolk Lane, Cleethorpes DN35 8BB. All enquiries, Tel: 01472 200004
Arthur QUICKFALL
It is with great sadness to announce that Arthur aged 76 years passed away peacefully but unexpectedly with his loving family at his side on Tuesday 30th December 2025 whilst in the care of Scunthorpe General Hospital. A much loved husband to Diane, an amazing dad to Neil, Garry and Paul, a special grandad to Charlie, a dear father-in-law to Alice, Amy and Martina, a dear brother to Alan & Angie. Arthur was also a dear uncle and a great friend to many, he will be missed by all who knew him. A celebration of Arthur's life will be held at Grimsby Crematorium on Tuesday 27th January at 11.15am. Family flowers only please by request, however donations in memory of Arthur can be made to Cystic Fibrosis online or a donation box will be available after the service on the day. Any further enquiries to Steven Near Funeral Directors, 36 Wellowgate, Grimsby, DN32 0RA, Telephone: 01472 357713.
Anne ROBERTS
Peacefully, on 29th December 2025 at the Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital Grimsby, Anne aged 87 years, passed away. A very dearly loved wife to David, mum to Michael and Elizabeth, mother-in-law to Rose; Grandma to Anne Marie and husband Tom, and to Ashley and Michelle and their partners Amy and Tom. Also Great Grandma to Eleanor, Ray and Lennie, and good friend to many. A celebration of Anne's life will take place at Grimsby Crematorium on Thursday 29th January 2026 at 10.30am. Family flowers only please by request. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made payable to St Andrews Hospice, Grimsby and a collection box will be available at the service. Enquiries Mashfords Funeral Home Cleethorpes Tel 01472 200004
Jean Mary SCOTT (Calthorpe)
(Calthorpe) Peacefully on Friday 26th December 2025 in the care of Kensington Care Home, Immingham, Jean formerly of 24 St Hildas Avenue, Grimsby sadly passed away aged 100 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter John, much loved mum of John and David, mother in law of Deborah and Samantha, a loving grandma of Ben and Rosie, great grandma of Tobias and Oscar and a great friend to many. A funeral service will be held at Grimsby Crematorium on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 12.00pm. Family flowers only please by request. Donations to St Andrew's Hospice may be sent to H & HJ Huteson & Sons, The Old Chapel, Bluestone Lane, Immingham, DN40 2DX. Any further enquiries, please telephone 01469 578178
Daphne STEEPER
It is with deep sadness that the family shares the news of Daphne's peaceful passing on 22nd December 2025 aged 90. Reunited with her beloved late husband George, loving Mother of Kevan, the late Phillip and Heather. Much loved mother-in-law to Dave and Lynn. Forever cherished Nanna to Clare, Jonathan, Lee, Jason, Rachel, Joanne and their partners. Wonderful Great Nanna to Nellie, Isaac, George and Holly. A service to celebrate Daphne's life will be held on Tuesday 27th January 2026 at Scawby Church at 11.00 followed by interment at Scawby Cemetery at 12.00. All welcome after the funeral at the Brigg Town Football Club to share memories and raise a glass to Daphne. Daphne will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. Family flowers only please. However, donations made in Daphne's memory are thankfully received for Lindsey Lodge Hospice. These can be left following the service or sent c/o J Naylor Funeral Directors 15 Bigby Street Brigg DN20 8EJ Tel: 01652 650520
Peter Richard (Pete) STOCKS
(Pete) Peacefully and with the upmost dignity, Pete passed away on the 23rd December 2025, in the presence of his devoted wife, Jane, at the Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby, aged 54 years. Beloved husband of Jane, proud father of Curtis, much respected father in law of Beth, devoted son of Pat and the late Brian, dear brother of Keith, respected brother in law of Julia, Michele and Phil, proud uncle of Lewis, Tyler, Adam, Paul, Sam and the late Daniel. Best mate to Pete and Scott and a dear friend to many. A funeral service will take place at Grimsby Crematorium on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 9.45am. All friends and family are welcome to join us. Liverpool tops and scarves or a splash of red would be lovely and no formal dress is required. Family flowers only please by request. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made payable to Immingham Dogs Home, Habrough Road, South Killingholme Immingham DN40 3QG and a collection box will be available at the service. Enquiries to Mashfords Funeral Home, Cleethorpes. Tel 01472 200004 "Never give up and take nothing for granted in life"
In Memoriams
Phyllis SWANSON
Passed away 4th January 2006. In the two long decades I've been without you, there have been so many times when I wished I could spend a day with you just one more time, give you one more hug and one more kiss, hear your voice once more, and have one more chance to tell you how much I love you. I have many happy memories of times we shared together, but the most beautiful memory I will keep locked in my heart forever... is you. Always and forever mum. Your loving Daughter Barbara xxx
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