Much loved nana in Telegraph funeral notices this weekend

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Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, click here[1].

Here are a selection of notices published this week:

Phyllis PLOUGHMAN[2]

Passed away peacefully, after a long illness on 28th October 2023. Dearly loved wife of Paul, much loved mum of Paul, Michelle and Mark and a dear nana, mother in law and sister. Phyllis will be lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. Funeral Monday 20th November, service 11.15am in the Cedar Chapel at Bretby Crematorium. If wished, donations in memory payable to 'Alzheimer's Society' may be made online or sent c/o Murray's Funeral Directors, 23 York Street, Burton, DE14 2LX. Tel: 01283 562299.

Nefertiti (Isis) SPENDLOW-RAWLINGS[3]

(Isis) Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 24th October 2023. Famed journalist and Honorary President at The Derby French Circle. Nefertiti will be sadly missed by her family and friends. A service will be held at St Peter's Church, Chellaston on Thursday 16th November at 12 midday, followed by a committal at Trent Valley Crematorium, 1.30pm. Please wear black, family flowers only, but cash donations in lieu may be given at the Church for The First Coptic Orphanage in Egypt, which was created by Farida Fahmy, mother of Isis. All enquiries to Wathall's 01332 752377

Susan Valerie (Sue) NORTH[4]

(Sue ) Passed away suddenly at the Royal Derby Hospital on 29th October 2023, aged 68 years. Beloved wife of Ken, much loved mum of Lisa and Donna. Mother-in-law to Sweeney and Scott. Treasured Nan to Craig, Callum and Skye and their partners Nicole and Alex. Dearly loved Nanny Sue, to great grandchildren Arlo, Harper and Niylah. Sister to Sandra and deeply missed by her Aunties, Sister-in-law's, Brother in laws and friends. Sue will be so greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Tuesday 21st November, service 11:30am at Trent Valley Crematorium, Aston-on-Trent. Donations in lieu will support bereaved children by providing them with a Missing Someone Special Book in Sue's memory and may be left at the service. Enquiries to Wathall's Telephone: 01332 504027

Scott Lee PARKER[5]

Passed away suddenly at hospital on Thursday 26th October 2023 aged 50 years. Much loved Son, Brother, Father, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin, and friend to many. Always in our hearts and thoughts. A funeral service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium, Main Chapel on Friday 17th November at 2.30 pm, followed by a wake at 102 Club, Ashbourne Road, Derby DE1 1FN. Family flowers only please, however a donation box will be at the service on the day to support the family's chosen charity. Scott's family would also like to request no dress code for the service. All enquiries to Central Co-op Funeral, Allenton. Tel: 01332 349925.

Janet PHILLIPS[6]

Suddenly at home on 2nd November the dearly loved Mum to Peter and loving sister to Christine. She will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral to be held on Thursday 23rd November at Trent Valley Crematorium, Aston on Trent Derby, service to begin at 12.30pm. Enquiries to Wathall's Telephone: 01332 345268

Graham Anthony REYNOLDS[7]

Passed away on 30th October 2023 aged 73 years. Beloved husband to Mary, a brother, uncle and a friend to many. A funeral service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium (round chapel) on Monday 27th November at 11:30am. Floral tributes welcome and may be sent c/o Central Co-op Funeralcare, Littleover, Derby DE23 6FP. Tel 01332 332302.

Terence ROBERTS[8]

'Terry' Passed away peacefully at the Royal Derby Hospital on 26th October 2023, aged 79 Years. Beloved husband of the late Susan, and a much loved uncle and great-uncle. Terry will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Tuesday 28th November in the Round Chapel at Markeaton Crematorium at 10.30am. Family flowers only please. If desired donations for 'Cancer Research UK' may be either left at the service or given online at www.wathalls.co.uk 01332 345268

Frances STALEY (Cox)[9]

(Cox) Sadly passed away peacefully at Queens Hospital, Burton on Friday 27th October 2023, aged 98. Devoted Wife to the late Alf and treasured Mum of Andrew and Jane and Son in Law, Chris. Grandma, Great Grandma, Aunt and a special friend to many who will be greatly missed. Frances' funeral will take place at Bretby Crematorium, Cedar Chapel (formerly the Carnarvon) on Monday 20th November at 12:00pm, followed by Burton Albion, The Albion Suite, Burton on Trent. It is requested family flowers only please with donations received to go to East Midlands Air Ambulance. All enquiries to: Cherish Funeral Directors Ltd, 65 High Street, Swadlincote, Derbys. DE11 8JA Tel No. 01283 205818

Robert Atkin STEEPLES[10]

Passed away at Royal Derby Hospital on the 25th September 2023 aged 72 years. Funeral service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium on Monday 27th November at 9.30am. Any enquiries to Natasha Hutchinson - 01332 788327

Ronald STRAW[11]

Passed away on 29th September 2023 at the Royal Derby Hospital, aged 79 years. Enquiries to Natasha Hutchinson (01332) 788327

Ernest (Ernie) SUTTON[12]

(Ernie) Of Linton Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Monday 30th October 2023, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of Jean and the late Gwenda. Father and father-in-law to Philip and Tracy, the late Linda, Robert and Glenda, Peter and Emma, Andrew and Caroline & Ann and Graeme. Brother to Geoff and a beloved grandad and great grandad. Ernie's funeral service will be held at Bretby Crematorium, Cedar Service Room on Friday 24th November 2023 at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ernie would be gratefully received for the RAF Benevolent Fund and shall be collected following the service. Further enquiries please: Ward & Brewin Funeral Service. Tel: 01283 215969.

Noreen Ann TAYLOR[13]

Of Melbourne Much loved Wife to Tony and will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. Noreen passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Monday 30th October, aged 88 years. A private Service of Committal will be followed by a Service of Remembrance at Melbourne Parish Church of St Michael and St Mary's at 2pm on Friday 17th November. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to be split between, Treetops Hospice, Marie Curie and Macmillan Cancer Support. All enquiries to J. P. Springthorpe & Co. Funeral Directors 17 Potter Street, Melbourne, Derbyshire, DE73 8DX Tel: 01332 865511

Peter David TODD[14]

Passed away at The Royal Derby Hospital on 28th June 2023 aged 72 years. Enquiries please contact Miss Natasha Hutchinson 07385141592.

Julie Diane (Jools) TOMLINSON[15]

(Jools ) Passed away peacefully in Derby on Friday 3rd November 2023, aged 74 years. Cherished mum of Jamie, Katie and Caleb. Adored nanny of Raven and Dashiell. 'To teach is to touch a life forever'. Funeral service to be held at Markeaton Crematorium, Round Chapel on Friday 1st December 2023 at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are invited for the Alzheimer's Society. 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 Dalley House, 4 Blenheim Parade, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2GP Tel: 01332 985150.

Harold TOMLINSON[16]

Passed away peacefully at Brookfields Private Nursing Home on Wednesday 25th October 2023 aged 99 years. Beloved husband of the late Jessie. Much loved Dad to Ian, Roger, Jane, and Ruth. Loving brother to Philip. Also a loving Grandad, Great Grandad, Great Great Grandad, Father in Law and Brother in Law. Harold was loved by all and will be greatly missed. A service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium (Main Chapel) on Thursday 23rd November at 10am. Family flowers only please. However, donations in memory of Harold may be given at the service these will go on to support Age UK. All enquiries to Central Co-op Funeralcare, Mickleover 01332 517301

Frances TOTH[17]

Fell asleep peacefully, at home, on Sunday October 22nd, 2023 aged 84 years. Much loved wife of the late George. Beloved mother to daughter Frances. A dear mother in law to Randall. Cherished grandmother to Connor. Will be missed by all her loving family and close friends. Funeral will take place at St Werburghs Church, Church Street, Spondon, on Tuesday November 21st at 12:30pm Followed by interment at Nottingham Road Cemetery. Floral tributes are welcome and can be received at Central Coop Funeralcare, 63-67 Sitwell Street, Spondon, Derby DE21 7FH. Telephone 01332 664976

Barrie TULLETT[18]

Sadly passed away at Royal Derby Hospital on 31st October 2023, aged 75 years. Loving husband of Ann. Beloved brother, brother in law, uncle, great uncle and friend. Barrie will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Funeral Wednesday 22nd November, service 1.30pm in the Cedar room at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in memory payable to 'RNLI' may be sent c/o Murray's Funeral Directors, 25 Main Street. Findern. DE65 6AG. Tel: 01332 425022. To donate online, light a candle or leave a memory of Barrie, please visit murraysfunerals.co.uk (click on obituaries and donations)

Michael Ernest WALLIS (Mike)[19]

(Mike) Passed away peacefully at the Royal Derby Hospital on 25th October 2023, aged 75 years. Loving partner of Margaret, a dear grandad to Becki, Chris, Elysia and their families. Mike will be so greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place at Bramcote Crematorium, Serenity Chapel on Monday 13th November at 10:00am. Family flowers only please. If desired donations for Treetops Hospice may be left at the service. All enquiries to Wathall's Tel: 01332 986770 www.wathalls.co.uk

Jennifer (Jenny) WARNER (Lake)[20]

(Lake) (Jenny) Jennifer Warner sadly passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 29th October 2023, aged 80. Wife to Malcolm, mother to Trudy and Simon, grandma to Alex and Heather, sister to Hilary. Jenny's funeral is at 12.30 on Friday 24th November 2023 at Markeaton Crematorium. Family flowers only. Any donations in memory of Jenny please send to Myeloma UK via https://jennywarner.muchloved.com/. A video link to the funeral will be available on the day at the same web address.

Ray WATHEY[21]

Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 30th October 2023, aged 86 years. Reunited with his beloved wife Ann. A devoted father to Paula and a much treasured Parpar to James and Bethany. Ray will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Bramcote Crematorium (Serenity Chapel) on Friday 17th November at 10am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu will be gratefully received and shall benefit the ongoing and outstanding work of Treetops Hospice. Enquires: 01159 327687

Derek Anthony WIGLEY[22]

Passed away peacefully at Royal Derby Hospital on Wednesday 18th October 2023, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Molly, much loved father to Richard and brother to Christine. Derek will be dearly missed by all who knew him. A service for Derek will be held on Monday 13th November at 10am at Hazelwood Road Cemetery Chapel, Duffield, DE56 4DQ followed by burial in the Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given at the service for Dementia UK. All enquiries to Central Co-op Funeral, Allestree Tel: 01332 550033

To add your own tributes to the loved ones from our area, or to publish a notice for your loved one, visit funeral-notices.co.uk[23]. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.

References

  1. ^ click here (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  2. ^ Phyllis PLOUGHMAN (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  3. ^ Nefertiti (Isis) SPENDLOW-RAWLINGS (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  4. ^ Susan Valerie (Sue) NORTH (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  5. ^ Scott Lee PARKER (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  6. ^ Janet PHILLIPS (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  7. ^ Graham Anthony REYNOLDS (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  8. ^ Terence ROBERTS (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  9. ^ Frances STALEY (Cox) (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  10. ^ Robert Atkin STEEPLES (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  11. ^ Ronald STRAW (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  12. ^ Ernest (Ernie) SUTTON (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  13. ^ Noreen Ann TAYLOR (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  14. ^ Peter David TODD (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  15. ^ Julie Diane (Jools) TOMLINSON (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  16. ^ Harold TOMLINSON (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  17. ^ Frances TOTH (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  18. ^ Barrie TULLETT (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  19. ^ Michael Ernest WALLIS (Mike) (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  20. ^ Jennifer (Jenny) WARNER (Lake) (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  21. ^ Ray WATHEY (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  22. ^ Derek Anthony WIGLEY (funeral-notices.co.uk)
  23. ^ funeral-notices.co.uk (www.funeral-notices.co.uk)