Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long-standing tradition, and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk – the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams. Every notice remains online forever, providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs and make donations in memory.
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, or to create a funeral notice yourself, click here . Alternatively, you can create a notice by calling our helpful team on 01482 908084.
Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
Of Langport (Formerly of Stretham). Passed away peacefully on 23rd November 2025, aged 91 years. A much loved Wife of John, Mum to Sharon and Grandma to Russell and Jack. Ina will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Yeovil Crematorium on Monday 15th December 2025 at 10:40am. Family flowers only please, however donations if desired are invited for the The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and may be made online via this notice in the donation box below or cheques made payable to charity may be forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Willowfields, Glastonbury, BA6 9GY.
Peter Dawson of Trumpington died peacefully at home after a short illness, surrounded by family, on November 10th 2025. He was a stalwart of the community, having been involved in all aspects of village life for nearly 60 years. From Scouts to AmDram, charity events to allotments, he was usually there somewhere. A founder member of the local History Group, he also acted as Secretary of Trumpington Environmental Action Group. He had been employed by Cambridge University Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), later to become part of the Midland Examining Group, until his retirement. The family would like to inform you that his Funeral will take place at Trumpington Parish Church on Monday December 15th at 12 noon. All those who wish to attend are welcome. For those unable to travel, a Zoom meeting link can be supplied on request from the Church. The Service will be followed by a private burial where he will be reunited with his wife Ina. The family would like to request donations in lieu of flowers which can be made online, sent to Richard Stebbings Funeral Directors, or brought to the Church on the day. This will benefit Arthur Rank Hospice – whose care and support in his final days was invaluable to both Peter and his family, and are a Charity that is facing funding challenges.
of Fulbourn, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Sunday 9th November 2025, aged 79 years. Devoted husband of Dawn, he will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service at Cam Valley Crematorium on Tuesday 9th December at 12.00 noon. Bright colours to be worn. Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations, made payable to The Stroke Association, may be left at the service or sent c/o R. J. Pepper & Son Family Funeral Directors, 1, Telegraph Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8QU Tel: 01954 251919
of Milton Cambridge, formerly of Newcastle, devoted husband of Chris, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great uncle. Funeral service and committal Cambridge City Crematorium West on Thursday 18th December 2025 at 12.15pm. Donations if desired made payable to Arthur Rank Hospice Charity 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
of Milton Cambridge, formerly of Newcastle, devoted husband of Chris, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great uncle. Funeral service and committal Cambridge City Crematorium West on Thursday 18th December 2025 at 12.15pm. Donations if desired made payable to Arthur Rank Hospice Charity 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
of Wisbech and previously Cambridge, passed away on Saturday 8th November 2025 at Peterborough Hospital aged 62 years. Treasured sister to Mark. Funeral service to take place at St Andrew’s Church, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge on Friday 5th December 2025 at 12 noon. Followed by a private family committal. Jane requested all to be smartly dressed but not necessarily wearing black. Donations if desired to the benefit of Alzheimer’s Society can be made at the service or online at www.alzheimers.org.uk All enquiries to Peasgood and Skeates 617 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8PA 01223 415255
(nee Brown, formerly Conyers) Passed away peacefully on the 11th November. Much loved mother of Marcus and Emily, iconic Nana to Camilla and Anna, wonderful mother-in-law to Donna and Jason. Funeral Service at East Chapel, Cambridge Crematorium, on the 8th December at 2.30 pm. All welcome. All enquiries Peasgood and Skeates, Histon Road, Cambridge
Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 12th November 2025 aged 93 years. Beloved husband of Diana (Disy), much loved father to Judie and Kate, and devoted grandfather and great grandfather, Paul will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The funeral service will take place on Friday 5th December at Cam Valley Crematorium at 3:00pm. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations in Pauls memory can be made via his In Memory Page at www.peasgoodandskeates.co.uk or payable to Hospice at Home and can be sent c/o Peasgood and Skeates, 45 Moorfield Road, Duxford. CB22 4PP. Tel: 01223 833463
Graham John Spaxman, age 91, passed away peacefully on 15 November 2025 in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn. Born on 29 May 1934, Graham lived a long and full life marked by devotion, generosity and quiet strength. Graham joined Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service in Cambridge on 17 April 1956 as a Wholetime Firefighter. In April 1974 he moved to Wisbech as a Station Officer before moving to Fenland in 1976. From 1981 he served as a Temporary Assistant Divisional Officer. He retired on 31 December 1986 as Assistant Divisional Officer. He was a much loved Husband, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Graham’s greatest joy was his family. He will be remembered for the steady presence he offered to all who knew him. He will be deeply missed and forever cherished by his family and friends.
Passed away peacefully on 8th November 2025 at Addenbrookes Hospital aged 88 years. Devoted husband to Doreen, dearly loved father to David, Simon and Andrew, a treasured grandad to Daniel, Rosanna and Juliette. Funeral service to take place at Cambridge Crematorium in the East Chapel on Tuesday 2nd December at 10:30am. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired will be gratefully received for Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, 34 James Street, Cambridge, CB1 1HX Tel: 01223 357046
of Hazelwood Studios, Fen Road, Cambridge, formerly of Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Died peacefully at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge on the 17 November 2025 aged 72 years. Dear Uncle to Sophie and Gemma, treasured friend to many and great supporter of the local music industry, Christopher will be dearly missed. Funeral service will be held at Cambridge City Crematorium, East Chapel on Wednesday 3 December 2025 at 10.30am. Donations if desired to Hazelwood Studios https://gofund.me/ee75252f4 Enquiries to Funeral Directors Woodland Wishes 4 High Street Fulbourn Cambridge CB21 5DH Tel: 01223 880002
of Fowlmere Passed away on 10th November 2025. Brenda will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. A Funeral Service will be held at Cam Valley Crematorium on Monday 8th December 2025 at 11am. Followed by light refreshments at The Plough, Great Chesterford. Family flowers only please.
In Memoriams
(Pete) 1943-2022 In loving memory of Peter McCarthy. Dearly loved, greatly missed, never forgotten. Love Wife June, Children John, Donna-Lee, Rube and Families. xxxxx
We cannot have the old days back, when we were all together. But secret tears and loving thoughts, will be with me forever. Wonderful memories woven in gold, this is a picture I tenderly hold. Deep in my heart a memory is kept to love and to cherish and never to forget. Your loving wife Janet, Sons Stephen, Andrew and the late Kevin xx
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.
