Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones
Tributes have been paid to a ‘dearly loved’ dad in this week’s death and funeral notices. 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.
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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, 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
Passed away on Monday 1st December 2025 aged 81 years. She will be greatly missed by brother James, sister-in-law Barbara, nieces Anna and Sarah, great niece Natalie, great nephew Brendan and her many friends. Funeral service to be held on Friday 16th January 2026, at 11.00am in the chapel of St Catharine’s College, Cambridge followed by private burial at St Mark’s burial ground. Donations made in Patricia’s memory may be made payable to the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and left at the service or forwarded to Richard Stebbings Funeral Service Ltd, Kendal House, Cambridge Road, Impington, Cambridge CB24 9YS. Tel: 01223 232309.
Died peacefully on 10th December 2025, aged 94. Dearly loved by all her family, she will be greatly missed. Funeral service will be held at Cam Valley Crematorium, on Wednesday, 7th January at 1.00pm. Donations in lieu of flowers have been requested for the benefit of The Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and can be placed online via her personal In-Memory Page at www.peasgoodandskeates.co.uk or sent c/o 617 Newmarket Road Cambridge CB5 8PA Tel: 01223 415255
of Bottisham, passed away peacefully on 23rd December 2025, aged 96 years. Loving husband to the late Janet, a dear dad to Wendy, Anita and Roland, treasured father in law of Glenn and Stuart, a beloved grandad and an adoring great-grandad. Funeral service to be held at Holy Trinity Church, Bottisham, on Thursday 29th January 2026, at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be made payable to “Queen’s Court Comfort Fund” and sent to Southgate of Newmarket, 25 Duchess Drive, Newmarket, CB8 8AG.
(Boast) Audrey Muriel Clarke of Histon, Cambridge, sadly passed away 19th November 2025 aged 95 years. Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Funeral to be held at St Andrews Church Impington on 16th January 2026 at 13.30. Family flowers only, however donations in her memory are gratefully accepted for Alzheimer’s Society.
Passed peacefully to rest after a long illness in Hilton Park Care Centre on Thursday 11th December 2025 aged 79 years. Beloved brother of Janet. Funeral Service and committal at Cambridge City Crematorium East Chapel on Wednesday 21st January at 12.30pm. Floral tributes or donations made payable to Mind 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
(Cambridge) Passed away peacefully on Monday 22nd December 2025, aged 78 years. Dearly loved Dad to Julie, Mark, and Carolyn, a beloved Grandad to Adam, George, Jake, Sophie, Aimee, Ashton and Ella, and a loving Great Grandad to Amelia, Oscar and Lily. Funeral service to be held in the East Chapel of Cambridge City Crematorium on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 12:30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to be paid to “Dementia UK” and sent to Southgate of Newmarket, 25 Duchess Drive, Newmarket, CB8 8AG.
Of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on Saturday 13th December at Arthur Rank Hospice aged 89 years. Devoted wife to Bryn. Treasured mother to Stephen, Mark and Sally. Loving grandmother to Mike, Chloe, and Jack and great-grandmother to Alexus, Hallie, Morgan, Amelia and Max. Valerie will be deeply missed by all. Funeral service to take place at 10:15am on Thursday 15th January 2026 at Cambridge Crematorium, West Chapel. Donations, if desired, to the benefit of The Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and British Heart Foundation may be made at the service or online via Valerie’s personal In-Memory page at www.peasgoodandskeates.co.uk All enquiries to 617 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8PA Tel: 01223 415255
(nee Dean) Of St Ives, formerly of Cottenham, passed away on December 27th 2025 aged 81 years. Beloved Wife of Arthur, dearly loved Mum of Beverley and Sharon, much loved Nan of Aaron, Blaine and Claudia, loving Great-Nan of Sophia and Ava. Funeral Service at Cambridge City Crematorium, West Chapel, on Tuesday January 20th 2026 at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please, Donations if desired made payable to Magpas Air Ambulance, or 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
Passed away peacefully at Oaklands, Hilton Park Care Centre, Bottisham on Friday 28th November 2025, aged 92 years. Dearly missed by his wife Marion, his sons Craig, Andrew and Doug and cherished grandfather of six. Funeral service at Cam Valley Crematorium, Great Chesterford (CB10 1FE) on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 12 noon, followed by refreshments at The Crown House Hotel, Great Chesterford (CB10 1NY). Family flowers only please, but if wished donations for Alzheimer’s Society may be sent c/o H. J. Paintin Ltd, 43 High Street, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4HS.
19th December 2025, aged 85 years. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge. Reunited with his wife Edna. Devoted father to Yvonne, Paul, Susan and Jeanette. Loving Grandad to his 8 Grandchildren: Charlotte, Anna, Andrew, Luke, Emma, John, Matthew and Will. Funeral to be held on Friday 30th January at 12.15 at Cambridge City Crematorium. All enquiries to Richard Stebbings Funeral Services Ltd. Tel – 01223 232309 Family flowers only please.
19th December 2025, aged 85 years. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge. Reunited with his wife Edna. Devoted father to Yvonne, Paul, Susan and Jeanette. Loving Grandad to his 8 Grandchildren: Charlotte, Anna, Andrew, Luke, Emma, John, Matthew and Will. Funeral to be held on Friday 30th January at 12.15, at Cambridge City Crematorium. All enquiries to Richard Stebbings Funeral Services Ltd. Tel 01223 232309. Family flowers only please.
of Home Close, Fulbourn (formerly of Catharine Street, Cambridge) Sadly passed away in hospital on 3rd January. He will not only be greatly missed by his family but also by his friends at Cambridge Lawn Tennis Club. With which he had a long and happy association. A private cremation will be held.
of Little Downham, passed away on Tuesday 16th December 2025 aged 78 years. Loving husband of Ann. Den will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service at Cambridge City Crematorium, West Chapel on Friday 16th January 2026 at 1.15 pm. Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations made payable to Cancer Research UK or Royal Papworth Charity may be left at the service or sent c/o R. J. Pepper & Son Family Funeral Directors 14 Prickwillow Road, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4QT Tel: 01353 665300
In Memoriams
(Ernie) A brilliant Dad and fun Grandad. Always in our hearts and thoughts. Forever missed. Jacqueline, Lynsey & Dexter xxx
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.
