Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one
Shaun Anthony FISHWICK
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Passed away peacefully at the Royal Derby Hospital on Tuesday 24th March 2026, aged 56 years. Husband to Jeanette, a much loved dad to Aiden and Luke. Brother of Darren and a friend to many. Shaun will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at Trent Valley Crematorium, Aston on Trent on Thursday 16th April 2026 at 12.30pm. Donations if desired are invited for Ward 304 at the Royal Derby Hospital. These can be made online at www.georgesimnett.co.uk or may be given at the service. Flowers and all enquiries to George Simnett Family Funeral Directors Williams House, 77 Sitwell Street, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7FH Tel: 01332 661195.
of Ripley. Passed away unexpectedly at the Royal Derby Hospital on Saturday March 14th 2026. Beloved husband of Debbie & much loved brother of Maureen & family. There will be no funeral service at Michael’s request. A celebration of Michael’s life for family & friends will be held at a later date to be announced.
It is with heartfelt sadness we announce that Mrs Rolande Ambiel-Derry passed away after a long illness on Friday 27th February 2026. A devoted Wife to Brian, a loving Mother to Samantha and Laurent. Her strength and love will be dearly missed. Rolande’s funeral service will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium on Saturday 11th April 2026 at 10:30am. All enquires to Fellows Funeral Directors 156 Station Road, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9FL 01332 511119
Christine BARRATT
Christine, of Langley Mill Passed away peacefully at home, after a short illness on 27th March 2026, aged 80 years A Cherished Wife to the late Clarence, Loving Mum, Sister, Grandma and Great Grandma A Private Cremation will take place for Christine. Tributes in Christine’s memory are warmly welcome below.
(of Darley Abbey) Passed away peacefully at Brookfields Nursing Home on 17th March 2026. Aged 80 years. Much loved husband to Judy. Loved father to son’s Mathew and Daniel. Grandad to Rupert, Hugo, Mia, Ella and Bertie. Brother to Jeremy. A funeral service will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium on Friday 01st May 2026 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please. Please will ladies dress in colour and men in smart attire or black if they prefer. Unit 4a Park Farm Centre, Birchover Way, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2QN
Susan Mary (Lynam) BLOOD
(Lynam) (Sue) passed away peacefully at the NMU in the Royal Derby Hospital early on Monday 23rd March 2026 aged 80 years, wife to Peter, mother to Emma and Alison, and grandmother to Oliver. Celebration of life will take place at Markeaton Crematorium on 22nd April at 10.30 and afterwards at the Red Cow in Allestree. Flowers may be sent to the Central Coop or donations for the Macmillan Unit at Royal Derby Hospital may be sent on-line or left at the crematorium. The family thanks you for your cards and kind messages of support.
Passed away peacefully at the Royal Derby Hospital on 12th March 2026, aged 79 years. Funeral to take place at Markeaton Crematorium, Round Chapel on Thursday 14th May, service at 9:30am. All enquiries to Natasha Hutchinson Tel: 07385 141592.
(neé Robotham) of Alvaston Passed away peacefully on the 17th of March 2026. Aged 40 years. Dearly and much loved wife of James and mother of Rufus. A beautiful and beloved friend to many who knew her and will be greatly missed by all but hold dear the loving memories in her absence. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday 15th April at Church on Oakwood at 10:30am followed by a private Committal at Dale Hill. No flowers please, however donations in loving memory of Sarah to benefit The Macmillan Unit may be made online by visiting funeral-notices.co.uk or may be placed in the donation box at the service. One of Sarah’s favourite quotes that never failed made her giggle “Whether you can or whether you can’t…you’re right”.” All enquires to Central COOP Funeral, Chaddesden. Tel: 01332 281442.
(Née White) Of Stapenhill Passed away on 29th March 2026, aged 86 years. A dearly loved wife to the late Alan. Wonderful mum to Anne, Pauline, and Michael. A cherished sister and mother-in-law. Treasured grandma and great-grandma. A special friend to many. Cynthia will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Thursday 23rd April, service 11.00am, at St Peter’s Church, Stapenhill, followed by a private committal. Family flowers only please, donations in memory will benefit St Giles Hospice, and may be placed in the collection box at the service. Alternatively, to donate online, light a candle, or leave a memory of Cynthia, please visit murraysfunerals.co.uk (click on Funeral Notices). All enquiries to Murray’s Funeral Directors, 23 York Street, Burton, DE14 2LX. Tel: 01283 562299.
(Tony) We are heartbroken to share the passing of our beloved Dad, Tony Donahue, aged 64 years. A proud father of two, Ben and Chloe, and a dedicated NHS mental health nurse, Tony spent his life caring for others with kindness and compassion. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him and the many people he supported throughout his life. His funeral will take place at 2:30pm on Friday 1st May at Markeaton Crematorium. All are welcome to attend. Please wear a note of blue in his honour if possible. Flowers are welcome and donations to The Beeches Mother & Baby Unit at Royal Derby Hospital can be made online, on the day or sent care of A.W. Lymn Meek House, 521 Burton Road, Littleover, DE23 6FT. 01332 913 112 www.lymn.co.uk
Passed away peacefully at home on 17th March 2026, aged 91 years. A loving dad to Paul, Suzanne and Christopher, father in law to Andrew and Chantel, grandfather to Richard, Michael, Michelle and Ashley and great grandfather to Emily, Isabelle, Lewis and Xander. James’ Funeral Service will take place on Thursday 23rd April, 11.30am in the Willow Chapel at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired are invited to benefit ‘Midlands Air Ambulance’. 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.
Passed away peacefully at home on 17th March 2026, aged 91 years. Reunited with her much loved husband Brian. Deeply loved mum, granny and great-granny. Sylvia will be so greatly missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St Thomas Church, Peartree on Friday 24th April at 11:00am followed by a private committal. The family request that bright colours are worn to the service, as this was Sylvia’s wish. Donations in lieu of flowers are for Treetops Hospice Trust and may be left at the service or given online at www.wathalls.co.uk All Enquiries to Wathall’s Tel: 01332 986770.
Peter Harry HANKS
Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 21st March 2026, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Brenda Hanks, a treasured friend of Pauline and Val and a cherished friend and neighbour to others. Funeral service to be held at Trent Valley Crematorium, Aston on Trent on Monday 20th April 2026 at 12.30pm. Donations if desired, in lieu of flowers are invited for The Salvation Army. These can be made online at www.georgesimnett.co.uk or may be given at the service. All enquiries to George Simnett Family Funeral Directors Walker House, 65 High Street, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6TB Tel: 01332 690211.
Tony Robert HARDWIDGE
Passed away peacefully after a short illness at the age of 77. Beloved husband of the late Lesley Hardwidge. A much-loved and devoted father to Lucie, Mandy, Fay, and the late Lynsey. A proud and cherished grandad to Taylor, Callum, Keira, and Baylee. Tony will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Tony’s wishes were for a private direct cremation with “no fuss” at Bretby Crematorium. It is requested that those who knew Tony, keep both him and his family in their thoughts at this sad and difficult time and remember him with fondness. Donations may be made to The Dogs Trust in Tony’s memory. For enquiries, please contact Shilvocks Independent Funeral Directors Ltd, 5 High Street, Woodville, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 7EH Tel No. 01283 246922.
Betty (Elizabeth) HEATH (Logan)
(Logan) (Elizabeth) Betty (Elizabeth aged 82 years) formerly of Cairn Road, Cumnock and for the last 60 years of Sandiacre, Nottinghamshire, sadly passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a short illness on Monday 6th April 2026. She is survived by her husband Michael (60 years married), sons Kevin and Brian, her grandchildren Joseph & Zoe, and her sister Mary. We are thankful for the love and support Betty shared with us everyday, she will be dearly missed and may she rest in peace.
Joan Lily (of Chellaston) HOLMES
(of Chellaston) Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 24th March 2026, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Ivor, cherished and much loved mum of Kathleen, Lynn and the late twins Michael and Mark, a loving mother in law, grandma and great grandma. Joan will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St Peter’s Church, Chellaston on Tuesday 28th April 2026 at 10.30am, followed by the interment at Chellaston Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are invited for British Heart Foundation & Dementia UK. These can be made online at www.georgesimnett.co.uk or may be given at the service. All enquiries to George Simnett Family Funeral Directors Walker House, 65 High Street, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6TB Tel: 01332 690211.
Dale Paul (Fram) HOPKINS
(Fram) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dale Hopkins ‘Fram’, aged 65 years. Proud dad to Alfie and much loved by family and friends. One of a kind! He will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him. The funeral service will take place on Thursday 16th April at 2.30pm, in the Kernow Chapel, Penmount Crematorium, Truro, Cornwall. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Dale to benefit the Cornwall Wildlife Trust. c/o: www.memorygiving.com/dalehopkins Funeral arrangements entrusted to: LJ Tregunna Funeral Directors 49 Kenwyn Street Truro Cornwall TR1 3DB
Passed away suddenly at home on 20th February 2026 aged 64 years. Much loved Husband of Jackie. Devoted Dad of Laura and Tasha and their partners Lee and Jamie. Treasured Grandad of Elouise. Glyn was also a much-loved Brother, Brother-in-Law and Uncle and a good friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A funeral service will be held for Glyn at Markeaton Crematorium, Main Chapel on Thursday 16th April at 10am. Flowers welcome. All enquires to Central Coop Allenton DE24 9AA Tel: 01332 349925
Passed away peacefully at Lavender Lodge Care Home on the 10th March 2026, aged 71 years. Shaun will be so greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Monday 20th April, service 10.30am at Markeaton Crematorium, Round Chapel. Enquiries to Wathalls 01332 345268.
Passed away peacefully at home on 1st April 2026. Aged 76 years. Beloved wife to Robert loving mother to Michael and Christopher, dear mother-in-law to Kate and Charlotte and devoted grandma/gaga to Emily, Georgina, Marnie, Scarlett and Olive. Lesley will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A Celebration of Lesley’s Life will take place at 1.00pm on Tuesday 5th May at St Paul’s Church, Quarndon followed by a private cremation at Markeaton Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Lesley will support Treetops Hospice and Derbyshire Wildlife Trust can be left at the service or given online via Lesley’s tribute page at www.wathalls.co.uk Enquiries to Wathall’s 01332 504026
