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Here is a selection of notices published earlier this week, including death notices, in memoriams, birthday memoriams and acknowledgements. 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
Death notices and funeral announcements from Grimsby and Scunthorpe Telegraph this week
Death Notices
(Ann) Bolton Elizabeth Ann “Ann” Peacefully on Monday 22nd December 2025 in St Margaret’s Care Home, Grimsby, Ann passed away aged 79 years after a long illness bravely borne. Loving partner of Roger, cherished mum to Kevin, Darren, Gemma and Zoe, mother in law to Pat, Angela and Darrell, much loved nanna of Jessica and Dylan, second cousin of Alexander and his late mum Margaret. In keeping with Ann’s wishes, a private service will take place. Any further enquiries please telephone 01469 578178
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(Mo) Peacefully on 17th December 2025, whilst in the care of Ladysmith Care Home Grimsby, Mo aged 88 years sadly passed away. A loving wife of the late Ken, mother of Sue and Andy, mother-in-law of Chris and Grainne, grandmother of Alisha, Georgina, Benjamin and the late Chelsea, a good friend to numerous swimmers throughout her life and bowlers in later life. Mo will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A service will be held at the Grimsby Crematorium on Wednesday 14th January at 12 noon. Floral tributes will be gratefully received or if so desired a donation in lieu maybe made to Alzheimer’s Society, Suite 2 1st Floor East Wing, Plummer House, Tailyour Road, Plymouth, PL6 5FS. All enquiries to Sentiments Funeral Home, Grimsby, Tel: 01472 242783
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(Polly) It is with deep sadness after a strong battle fought, that we announce Polly’s passing on the 21st of December 2025 at Scunthorpe General Hospital, aged 76 years. Perfect wife of Jim for 54 years, much loved mum to Rachel and Lucy, sister of Gill and the late Paul, auntie to Sarah, Stephen, Simon, Edward, Jason, Martin, Alexandra, Daniel and Markus and a dear friend to so many in the music world which she loved deeply. Would family and friends please meet at Woodlands Crematorium on Monday the 19th of January 2026 at 12 noon for service and committal. Please feel free to dress to celebrate Polly’s life. Family flowers only please, however donations are gratefully accepted for ‘Local Macmillan Nurses’ c/o Jason Threadgold Funeral Director 19-21 Old Courts Road Brigg, Nth Lincs DN20 8JD Tel: (01652) 638888
Passed away peacefully on Thursday 18th December, 2025 whilst in the care of Castlethorpe Nursing Home, aged 94 years. Reunited with his loving wife Wynn, devoted dad (pop) to Andrew and Peter, loved father in law to Jan and Carolyne and a dearly loved grandad and great grandad. A funeral service will be held at Woodlands Crematorium, Scunthorpe on Friday 9th January, 2026 at 10am. By request family flowers only please but if desired donations in Cyril’s memory can be made to a charity of your own choice. Any further enquiries to Kettle of Brigg Funeral Directors Tel : 01652 650606 where Cyril is resting peacefully.
(nee Parker) (formerly Pritchett and Radoje) Passed away Peacefully on 13th December. She was the Former headteacher of Broughton Primary School and will be greatly missed by all her family friends and colleagues. A service of Thanksgiving at Woodlands Methodist Church, Harrogate Monday 26th January at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given to Martin House Children’s Hospice. Enquiries to Hubert Swainson Funeral Services on 01423 504 571.
(Former teacher at John Leggott College) Peacefully on Monday 15th December 2025 at Scunthorpe General Hospital aged 82 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Marilyn. Much loved dad of Catherine & Matthew. A dear father in law of Ian & Victoria. Treasured grandad of Edward, Harry, Elizabeth, Sam & Jamie. Friend to many. Funeral service will take place at St. Peter’s Church, Scotter on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 1.00pm followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, in Richard’s memory are for The Stroke Association & Macmillan Cancer Support and can be made at www.cliffbradley.co.uk, or sent to Cliff Bradley & Sons Funeral Directors, 41 Heaton Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2EA. 01427 810619.
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It is with heartfelt sorrow we announce Tony passed away at home, on 18th December 2025, aged 86 years. Tony, beloved husband of Janet, much loved dad of Karen, Clare and their partners, and a proud grandad and great grandad, will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. A service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held at Woodlands Crematorium, Scunthorpe on Monday 5th January at 10am. No black clothing please. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations, in Tony’s memory, for Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance may be made following the service or sent c/o J Naylor Funeral Directors, 15 Bigby Street, Brigg DN20 8EJ Tel (01652) 650520
Peacefully, at home, with family by his side, on 22nd December 2025, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Carol, much loved dad of Sharon and Toni, dear father in law of Jon, loving brother of Dawn, and a proud grandad and great grandad. Would friends please meet for a service to celebrate Tony’s life at Woodlands Crematorium, Scunthorpe on Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 12pm. All flowers welcome and may be sent c/o J Naylor Funeral Directors, Comforts Avenue, Scunthorpe DN15 6PN Tel (01724) 280082
On Monday 15th December, 2025 Hazel peacefully passed away at home with family by her side. Beloved wife to John, much loved mum to Robert and the late Graham, a precious grandma to Lewis, Daniel, Benjamin, Ross and Gavin and a loving great grandma who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A funeral service will take place at Woodlands Crematorium, Scunthorpe on Monday 12th January, 2026 at 2pm. By request family flowers only please but donations in lieu can be sent to http://www.stroke.org.uk/donate/make-donation Any further enquiries to Kettle of Brigg Funeral Directors Tel: 01652 650606 where Hazel is resting peacefully Kettle of Brigg Funeral Directors 10 Elwes Street Brigg DN20 8LB
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It is with sadness we announce that Iain passed away, whilst in the care of Scunthorpe General Hospital on 17th December 2025, aged 85 years. Loving husband to Chris, much loved dad to Stephen & Alison, father in law to Garry and Katherine, dear grandad to Katie, Max & Frankie and a special brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. A service to celebrate Iain’s life will be held at Grimsby Crematorium on Wednesday 7th January at 3.45pm. By request family flowers only please but donation in Iain’s memory may be given to The Stroke Unit at Scunthorpe General Hospital. There will be a donation box in the gardens of remembrance following the service. All enquiries to Kettle Funeralcare, 135 Granville Street, Grimsby, DN32 9PB. Tel : 01472 355395
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Peacefully on 16th December 2025 whilst at her home in Grimsby, surrounded by her family. Gill, aged 61 years. Dearly loved wife of Eddie. Loving mum of Tom, Josh and Ellie. Treasured nanna of Ronnie and Nellie. Dearest sister of Carol and Stephen. Very dearly loved and respected by all her family and friends and will be very sadly missed. The service is to take place at Grimsby Crematorium on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 12:00pm. Gill is resting at Alexanders Funeral Care, Alexander House, 70 Carr Lane, Grimsby, DN32 8JP. Family flowers only please by request or if so desired donations in lieu made payable to Freepost RUCY-XGCA-XTHU, Macmillan Cancer Support, PO Box 791, York House, YORK, YO1 0NJ
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(Nee Cawkill) It is with great sadness to announce that suddenly, however, peacefully, on the 18th December, Joan passed away, aged 80 years, surrounded by family and carers. Joan, formerly of Ulceby, will be deeply missed by her husband David, daughters Jane and Gillian, sons in law Martin and Martin, granddaughter Lilly Mae, sister Julie and her late brother Brian, her nieces and nephews, as well as her many dear friends, especially Elizabeth. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all involved in Joan’s care especially to the care staff at Overfields Care Home, who made mum’s life happy and fulfilled whilst with themselves – they went above and beyond. Thanks also to the Nurses and District Nurses. Please be advised that a funeral will be held on the 8th January, 10am at Woodlands Crematorium, family and close friends only. Family flowers only please. Donations in Joan’s memory will go on to benefit Overfields Care Home and may be made following the service or sent c/o J Naylor Funeral Directors, 15 Bigby Street, Brigg DN20 8EJ Tel (01652) 650520
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Sadly passed away peacefully after a long illness on the 19th of December 2025, aged 87 years. Loving mum to Karen, Lisa, Vicky, Steve and the late Jo, mother-in-law to Lester, George, Andy, Lisa and Dean. Adored granny to Kelly, Stacey, Chloe, Courtney, Farron, Georgia, Kurtis and the late Sam, great gran and goo goo to Mason, Holly, Lucas, Brodie, Ezzie and Rosa, loving sister, sister-in-law, auntie, great auntie and a dear friend to many. Would family and friends please meet at Woodlands Crematorium, Scunthorpe on Friday the 16th of January 2026 1:20pm for service and committal. Family flowers only please, donations are thankfully accepted for “Lindsey Lodge Hospice” c/o Jason Threadgold Funeral Director 3 Burringham Road Scunthorpe DN17 2BA Tel: (01724) 865865
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Ben Rowley. Much loved son of George and the late Margaret, brother of Andrew, father of Ellie and Toby. Once more in his mother’s arms. Funeral Service at Grimsby Crematorium, Tuesday 6th January at 11:15am.
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(Pete) Passed away suddenly, aged 83, at Scunthorpe General Hospital on 10th December 2025. A loving husband to Jane and much-loved father of Annabel and Rachael; fun and adored Grandpa to Jack, Amelia, Lucy and Molly and dear father-in-law to Edward and Ed. A private family cremation will be followed by a Celebration of Life service at St Andrew’s Church, Kirton in Lindsey, on 12th January 2026 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please or donations, if wished, may be made to: the British Heart Foundation and St Andrew’s Church, Kirton in Lindsey. All enquiries to: J E Thurlby Funeral Director, Ashleigh House, Upton Road, Kexby, Lincolnshire, DN21 5NF. Tel: 01427 788312
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It is with great sadness to announce that Linda aged 67 lost her brave fight and passed away peacefully on 18th December 2025 with her loving family by her side whilst in the care of Castle Hill Hospital, Hull. A much loved wife to Trevor, a wonderful mum to Emma, Adam and Daniel, a devoted nanna to Reuben, Harlow, William, George, Ava, Harrison and Freddie. A cherished sister to Christine and Tracey, Linda was also a dear auntie, mother-in-law, niece, sister-in-law and cousin. A great friend to many and will be missed by all who knew her. A celebration of Linda’s life will be held at Grimsby Crematorium on Wednesday 14th January at 2.15pm. By request family flowers only but donations in memory of Linda can be made to Macmillan Nurses and a donation box will be available on the day. Any further enquiries Steven Near Funeral Directors, 36 Wellowgate, Grimsby, DN32 0RA. Tel 01472 250074
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(Formerly Towle) (nee Morton) It is with great sadness to announce that Averill passed away suddenly with her loving family by her side at Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, aged 90 years old on 16th December 2025. Reunited with her beloved husband Raymond and her dear daughter Marie, much loved mum to Katrina and Vivian, Averill was also a mother-in-law to John and Mark, nana, great-nana and great-great-nana, sister, auntie and a great friend to many who shall be sadly missed by all that knew her. A Service to celebrate Averill’s life shall be held at Grimsby Crematorium on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 10.30am. Flowers welcome or donations in Averill’s memory can be made to the Blue Cross. A donation box shall also be made available on the day. Any further enquiries to: J W Emberson Funeral Directors, 81 Macaulay Street, Grimsby. Tel 01472 250074
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Peacefully on 23rd December 2025, whilst in the care of Diana Princess of Wales Hospital Grimsby, Vera aged 92 years sadly passed away. A much loved wife of the late Pendry, a loving mum of Joanne and Penny, mother-in-law of Trevor and Rick, nanna of Jared and Sophie, great nanna of Marcie, Elena, George and Bump, auntie and a good friend to many. Vera will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A service to celebrate Vera’s life will be held at the Grimsby Crematorium on Thursday 22nd January at 12:45pm. Floral tributes or if so desired a donation in lieu may be made to St Andrew’s Hospice, Peaks lane, Grimsby, DN32 9RP. All enquiries to Sentiments Funeral Home, Grimsby, Tel:01472 242783
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Peacefully in the care of Scunthorpe General Hospital on Sunday the 14th of December 2025, aged 60 years. Loving mum to Deborah, Margaret, Jayne, Ed and Kelsie, much loved nannie, sister, mother-in-law, auntie and a great friend to many. Would friends please meet at St Bernadette’s Church on Friday the 9th of January at 11.30 for a service followed by committal at Woodlands Crematorium, Scunthorpe. Family flowers only please but donations would be gratefully accepted for ‘Ward 28 at Scunthorpe General Hospital’ c/o Ashby Funeral Care, Simon Taylor Funeral Director, 174 Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, DN16 2JR, Tel: (01724) 841112
Peacefully on the 16th of December 2025, at Lindsey Lodge Hospice, aged 79 years. Loving wife of Jeff, devoted mother of Paul and Gary. Would friends please meet at St Andrew’s Church, Kirton-in-Lindsey on Monday the 5th of January 2026 at 1.00pm for service, prior to interment at Kirton-in-Lindsey Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers to “Lindsey Lodge Hospice” may be left following this service or they may be sent c/o The Funeral Director. Jason Threadgold Funeral Director 3 Burringham Road Scunthorpe DN17 2BA Tel: (01724) 865865
In Memoriams
30th December 2006 It is 19 years since we said goodbye. In my heart everyday. Love always, Elaine xxx
Birthday Memoriams
(Bob) Another year, another birthday without you. Happy 66th birthday to our number one, the best husband, dad and grandad we could ever wish for. We will never forget you and always treasure our amazing memories, you were simply the best. We love you more than ever. Your loving wife Dawn, daughters Nicola and Lisa, grandkids Ellis, Leila, Bobby, Billy and Brody xxxx YNWA
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.