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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
Jacqueline (Jackie) BARTHOLOMEW
of Cambridge Passed away peacefully on Friday 13th February 2026 at home in Scopwick, Lincoln, aged 89 Years. A celebration of Jackie’s life to be held at 2.30pm on Wednesday 11th March 2025 at St James’ Church, Cambridge, CB1 8QJ All enquiries to 617 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8PA 01223 415255
Julia Elizabeth BOND (formerly Smith and Stone)
(formerly Smith and Stone) of Sheringham – Mum to Susannah & Samantha, Nanna to Joshua, Elliott & Daniel – Former respected nursing sister at Addenbrookes and Evelyn Hospitals (Cambridge) – passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on 16th of February 2026. Her final goodbye will take place at St Peters Church, Sheringham Tuesday 17th March. Close friends and family. No donations, but spring flowers are very welcome – to be delivered in advance to Blyth and Sons Funeral Directors, 4 Cremer Street, Sheringham NR26 8DZ
Passed away peacefully on 23rd February 2026, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Loving mum to Sean and Jennifer. An adored Sister, Auntie, Nanna, Great Nanna, Mother-In-law and friend. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at St Etheldreda’s Church, Ely on Monday 16th March 2026 at 12pm followed by cremation at Fenland Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK may be placed by visiting Mary’s in memory profile at www.cefuller.co.uk or sent c/o 23 Hall Street, Soham, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5BN Telephone: 01353 720439
Helen Elizabeth CHAPMAN (Formerly RENSHAW, Nèe CHAMBERLAIN)
(Formerly RENSHAW, Nèe CHAMBERLAIN) of Cottenham, formerly of Girton and Oakington, passed away peacefully on Saturday 7th February 2026, aged 92 years. Much loved Mum, Nanny and Great Nanny, sadly missed by all. Funeral Service at Cambridge City Crematorium, East Chapel on Friday 20th March at 2.30 pm. Family flowers only please but if desired donations, made payable to Woodgreen Pets Charity, may be left at the service or sent c/o R. J. Pepper & Son Family Funeral Directors, 1, Telegraph Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8QU Telephone 01954 251919.
Of Fenstanton, formerly of Cambridge, passed away peacefully at home, on February 22nd 2026 aged 79 years. Loving and cherished Wife of Robert (Rob), also a dear Sister-in-Law and friend to many in the local dancing community. Funeral Service to take place at Cambridge City Crematorium, West Chapel, on Tuesday March 17th 2026 at 2.15pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired made payable to Cancer Research UK, may be left at the service, or sent c/o Easton and Cook Independent Funeral Service, 2b Harding Way, St Ives, Cambs, PE27 3WR, Tel 01480 301400.
Of Steeple Morden, sadly passed away on Sunday, February 22nd 2026, aged 88 years. Husband of Evelyn, father of Roger and Jeffrey and grandad of Frank and Madeline. Funeral service on Thursday, March 19th at 1-00pm at St. Peter and St. Paul Parish Church, Steeple Morden, followed by burial. Family flowers only please, donations are gratefully accepted for Cancer Research UK which may be made via his ‘donate in memory’ page at www.jeremyrulefunerals.co.uk or cash donations may be given at the funeral.
(nee Wright) Formerly of Foxton and Chesterton, Cambridge. Passed peacefully to rest February 17th, 2026, at Bramley Court Care Home aged 88 years. Wife of the Late John, much loved mother of Alison, Helen & the late Lisa. Dear sister and mother-in-law. Adored Nan of 9 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren. Funeral service and committal to be held at West Chapel, Cambridge City Crematorium, Friday 13th March at 2.15pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired made payable to Alzheimer’s Research UK may be sent to Richards Stebbings Funeral Services Ltd Kendal House, Cambridge Road lmpington, Cambridge, CB24 9YS Telephone 01223232309
The family of Jim Lipscomb would like to announce that he has finally hung up his – Dancing shoes – Football boots – Golf shoes – Ski boots – Baseball cleats – Squash plimsoles – Cowboy boots, etc etc… Please join us to say your goodbyes on Friday 13th March at 2pm, St Andrew’s Church Oakington.
(Reader) (D) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Doreen (‘D’), peacefully at home on the 19th February 2026, aged 86. Dearly loved wife of Bob, a wonderful mum to Chris and Peter, much loved by Daughters-in-law Tracey and Janet, Grandchildren Tanya, Daniel, Alice and Emma and Great Grandchildren Olivia, Arthur and Daisy, family and friends. Funeral to take place in the West Chapel of the Cambridge Crematorium on Tuesday 24th March 2026 at 11:15. The family requests no black attire; please feel free to wear colourful clothing. Following the service everyone is warmly invited to join us for refreshments and to remember D. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, may be made to Arthur Rank Hospice by retiring collection or via Richard Stebbings Funeral Service Ltd, Impington, 1 Kendal Court, Impington, Cambridge CB24 9YS. Telephone 01223 232309
Passed away peacefully at Arlington Manor Care Home on 13th February 2026 aged 99 years. A loving husband to the late Monica, father, grandfather and great grandfather, who will be greatly missed. Funeral service shall take place at Cambridge City Crematorium, East Chapel, on Thursday 12th March at 2:30pm. Family flowers only please or donations if desired in memory of Arthur can be made to Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and sent to Peasgood and Skeates, 45 Moorfield Road, Duxford CB22 3BG or made via Arthur’s personal ‘In Memory’ page at www.peasgoodandskeates.co.uk
Beloved wife of the late Peter, much loved mum of Jane, Mary and Jonathan, mother-in-law of Debbie and Dave, also a much loved nana of David, Joshua, Harry, Calum, Hannah and Dominic, passed peacefully to rest on Wednesday 18th February 2026, aged 92 years. Funeral Service and committal Cambridge City Crematorium West Chapel on Wednesday 25th March at 11.15am. Family flowers only, donations if desired made payable to East Anglian Children’s Hospice Milton may be left at the service or forwarded to Richard Stebbings Funeral Service Ltd, Kendal House, Cambridge Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9YS
(Jim) of Milton Cambridge, beloved husband of Josie, much loved Dad of Lynn, Dawn and son-in-law Andy, loving grandad of Liam and Jason, passed peacefully to rest at his home on Saturday 7th February 2026 aged 88 years. Funeral service and committal 2.15pm Cambridge City Crematorium West Chapel on Thursday 12th March 2026. Family flowers only, donations if desired made payable to Addenbrookes Charitable Trust may be left at the service or sent to Richard Stebbings Funeral Service Ltd, Kendal House, Cambridge Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9YS Tel 01223 232309.
In Memoriams
(Kearns) 19th May 1934 – 1st March 2010 Brave, true, brilliant, beautiful girl
March 3rd 2000 A dear Mum, Mother-in-law and Nana. With love we remember you every day. David and Pat, Robert and Gillian and the Grandchildren. xxx
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.