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 the team on 01482 908084.
Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
Eileen ANDREWS
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our mum on Friday 5th December. She left us peacefully under the care of the wonderful team at Arthur Rank Hospice. Our mum meant the world to us, and to so many of you who knew her. We’ve been comforted by the love, memories, and kindness shared over the years, and we know she will be missed more than words can say. Funeral service to be held at the Cambridge City Crematorium, 2:15pm West Chapel on Monday 5th January 2026. Family flowers only, donations if desired made payable to the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity may be left at the service or forwarded to Richard Stebbings Funeral Service Ltd, Kendal House, Cambridge Road, Impington, Cambridge CB24 9YS. Tel 01223 232309.
Heather BARRETT
of Cottenham passed away peacefully at home on 6th December 2025 aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Ted, dear mum of Sandra and Paul, Mother-in-law of Andrew and Susan, and a dear Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 13th January 2026, 11:30am East Chapel, Cambridge City Crematorium. Flowers or donations for Diabetes UK, if desired can be sent to Richard Stebbings Funeral Service Ltd, Kendal House, Cambridge Road, Impington, Cambridge CB24 9YS. Tel 01223 232309.
Daphne Elizabeth (Betty) BOWDEN
(Betty) Passed away peacefully on the 5th December 2025 at Home Close Care Home in Fulbourn. Wife of the late Frederick Bowden. Betty’s funeral service will be held at Cam Valley Crematorium, Great Chesterford on Friday the 16th January 2026 at 1pm. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society can be made online www.alzheimers.org.uk or sent c/o Funeral Director Woodland Wishes Ltd
Christine Anne (Chris) CAMPS
(Chris) Passed away peacefully on 3rd December 2025 aged 71 years. Formerly of Abington. Beloved wife of Robert, dear Mum to Geoff and Nicki and a loving Nanny. Funeral service at The Greenwood Burial Ground, Farnham, Suffolk on Monday 22nd December at 11am. No flowers, donations, if wished, to Alzheimer’s Research UK may be sent to to Tony Brown’s Funeral Service, New Cut, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1EH
Eric Joseph (Eck) DUNNE
(Eck) It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Eric Dunne. A well loved, Partner, Dad, Brother, Uncle, Grandad & Friend. His absence is felt deeply by all who knew and loved him. He will be remembered for his warmth, his strength, and the kindness he extended to everyone around him. A celebration of Eric’s life & remembrance will take place on Monday, 22nd December at St Mary’s Church, Sawston at 11.15am. All who wish to honour his memory are welcome to attend. Immediate family flowers only please, but if wished, donations may be made payable to ‘Friends of St. Marys Church Sawston’ for their garden and sent c/o Peasgood & Skeates, 48a High Street, Sawston, Cambs, CB22 3BG or made via his personal ‘In Memory’ page at www.peasgoodandskeates.co.uk Warm regards Debbie, James, Michelle, Kelly, Chyanne, Lizzie, Andrew, Krystina, Jemma and families
Anne Elizabeth IFE
Died peacefully in Addenbrooke’s Hospital on Saturday 29th November 2025, aged 79 years. The funeral service will be held at the Cambridge City Crematorium, West Chapel on Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 2-15pm. Family flowers only, but donations may be made to the East Anglian Air Ambulance after the service, or C/O Richard Stebbings Funeral Service, Kendal House, Cambridge Road, Impington, Cambridge CB24 9YS.
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
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.
