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Here is a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
(Ex Police Superintendent) We are sad to announce that Mick Allcock, passed away peacefully in the care of Lindsey Lodge Hospice on Saturday 11th January 2025, aged 90. Devoted husband to Bette, loving father of Simon and Sarah, father-in-law of Bob. “Best” grandad to Charlie, Harry, Molly and Danny and the late Clare. Beloved brother of Jane and brother-in-law to Jim, Uncle and friend to many. A service to celebrate Mick’s life will be held at Woodlands Crematorium Scunthorpe on Wednesday 5th February at 10:40am. Family flowers only please. Donations, in Mick’s memory, for Lindsey Lodge Hospice may be made following the service or sent c/o J Naylor Funeral Directors, Comforts Avenue, Scunthorpe DN15 6PN Tel (01724) 280082
Slipped away peacefully on Friday 3rd January 2025, following a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his family’s love, in the care of Bridgewater Park Care Home, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Barbara, devoted father of Andrea & Donna, father in law of Russell & Chris. Cherished grandad to James, Katie, Mitchell, Bradley & Nicole. Loving cousin, uncle and treasured friend. Funeral service will take place at St. Martin’s Church, Blyton on Friday 7th February at 12.00 noon followed by refreshments at The Black Horse, Blyton. Feel free to wear a splash of colour to brighten David’s last journey. Family flowers only please. Donations in David’s memory are for St Martin’s Church, Blyton, Restoration Fund, where David will rest alongside his family, and Lindsey Lodge Hospice Day Care Centre, which he loved as his ‘play day’, 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.
It is with great sadness to announce that Roma aged 87 years passed away peacefully at home on 12th January 2025 with her loving family by her side. A much loved wife to Ray, a wonderful and loving Mum to Caroline, Martin and John, loving mother-in-law to Mus, Diane and Sharon. Cherished Nanna, Ninny Nanna and Great Nanna. Treasured sister to Sheila and the late Norma, also a beloved sister-in-law, auntie and good friend to many. A celebration of Roma’s life will be held at Grimsby Crematorium on Thursday 6th February 2025 at 12:00 noon. By request family flowers only but donations in memory of Roma can be made to Parkinson’s UK. A donation box will be available on the day. Any further enquiries J W Emberson 01472 250074 81 Macaulay Street Grimsby DN31 2DS Bright colours to be worn
On Thursday 9th January 2025, Ann passed away at home, aged 81 years. A loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister and good friend to many. Ann will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
We are sad to announce the passing of George. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. Our true Brave Heart, he will be missed forever. Funeral Details: 11:30am, Friday 31st January, St Bernadette’s Church, Ashby, Scunthorpe. 12:40pm, Woodlands Crematorium, Brumby Wood Lane, Scunthorpe.
Peacefully on Wednesday 8th January 2025, Jack passed away in the care of Yarborough House Care Home, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Susan, loving dad of Richard, Robert and Annette, dear father in law of John, greatly missed grandpa, uncle and a good friend to many. A funeral service will be held at Grimsby Crematorium on Monday 3rd February at 10.30am. Family flowers only please by request, donations in lieu to British Heart Foundation may be sent to H & HJ Huteson & Sons, The Old Chapel, Bluestone Lane, Immingham, DN40 2DX. Any further enquiries, please telephone 01469 578178
(née Chapman) Sadly, on 12th January 2025, whilst in the dedicated care of The Elms, Louth, Phyllis passed peacefully away aged 92 years. The devoted wife of the late Malcolm Crowson, treasured mother of Nigel, Jill, Andrew and Paul, and a much-loved grandmother and great-grandmother. A private committal will take place at Grimsby Crematorium on Friday 7th February 2025, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Tetney Methodist Chapel at 2pm. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations in lieu of floral tributes, to benefit St. Andrew’s Hospice, Grimsby will be gratefully received at standrewshospice.com/Supporting-Us/Donate or sent to Mashfords Funeral Service, Norfolk Lane, Cleethorpes DN35 8BB. All enquiries, Tel: 01472 200004
Sadly on 10th January 2025 whilst in the care of The Meadows Care Home Grimsby, Christine aged 87 years passed away. A very dearly loved wife, mum, mother in law, nanna, great nanna, sister, sister in law, aunty and good friend to many. A celebration of Christine’s life will take place at Grimsby Crematorium on Tuesday 4th February 2025 at 3.00pm. Family flowers only please by request. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made payable to The Grimsby Food Kitchen and a collection box will be available at the service. Enquiries: Mashfords Funeral Home Cleethorpes Tel 01472 200004
Peacefully, on January 12, 2025, in the tender care of Scunthorpe General Hospital, Mildred (Minty) Philbin, beloved wife of the late Anthony Joseph (Tony) Philbin, treasured mother of Helen, Gillian and Anthony, dear mother-in-law of Gary, Iain and Ginny, loving grandma of Ross, Todd and Steph, and Alice and great grandma of Joanie, and a friend to many. Would friends please meet at Woodlands Crematorium, Scunthorpe, on Monday, February 17, 2025, for service at 11.20 am. No flowers by request. Minty is now resting peacefully at J. Naylor Funeral Directors, Comforts Avenue, Scunthorpe, DN15 6PN Tel (01724) 280082
(Tim) Sadly on 28th December 2024, Tim passed away peacefully, aged 82 years. Devoted Husband of Patricia. Cherished Dad of Terri. Treasured Step Dad of Mark, Joanne and Martin. Loving Father-in-law of Vicky, Jim, Shaun and Maxine. Much loved Brother of May and June. Dearest Grandad and Great-Grandad. Tim was a wonderful friend to many and will be very sadly missed by all who knew him. A service to celebrate the life of Tim will be held at the Grimsby Crematorium on Friday 31st January 2025 at 10.30am. Family flowers only but donations in lieu of floral tributes if so desired may be made to Dementia UK. All enquiries to Mashfords Funeral Directors, Norfolk Lane, Cleethorpes, DN35 8BB. Tel: 01472 200004.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John, who died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday 6th January 2025 at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital. John was a much loved Husband, Father & Father-in- law, a beloved Grandad & Great Grandad, Uncle, Brother and friend to many, John will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A service to remember John will take place at St Michaels Church, Great Coates on Tuesday 4th February at 11:30am followed by a celebration of John’s life at The Willows Social Club. Floral tributes will be received at Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral services, 246 Corporation Road, Grimsby, DN31 2QB. Or a donation is lieu will be put to the benefit of The Royal British Legion and Macmillan Cancer Support, these can be left with the funeral director after the service. To honour John’s love of Manchester United & England please wear something Red or a Manchester United/England accessory.
‘Chief Engineer North Sea Ferries’ Peacefully in his sleep on 13th January 2025, Andrew aged 68 years. The devoted and much loved husband of Christine, loving dad of Mark, a very dear brother of Richard and brother-in-law of Jackie, a dear uncle and a very good friend to many. A service to celebrate Andrew’s life will be held in Grimsby Crematorium on Friday 31st January 2025 at 11.15am. Donations in Andrew’s memory to benefit Waltham Windmill Steam Railway with cheques made payable to ‘Grimsby & Cleethorpes Model Engineering Society’ may be given at the service or sent to the Funeral Director. Family flowers only please will be received by: – Near & Near Undertakers, The Mews, David Street, Grimsby, DN32 9NN. Telephone (01472) 250150 www.nearandnear.com
Sadly died at home on Tuesday the 14th of January 2025, aged 78 years. Adored husband to Jennifer, loving dad to Nicola and Nathan, their partners, his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. All family & friends are invited to a Service of Commemoration at Grimsby Crematorium on Monday 10th February 2025 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations would be kindly accepted for ‘MacMillan Cancer Support’ or ‘Cancer Research UK’ c/o Jason Threadgold Funeral Director The Old Police Box Scartho DN33 2LY Tel: (01472) 801188
Sadly on Thursday 9th January 2025 surrounded by her loving family, Lesley aged 61 years passed away peacefully at Diana Princess Of Wales Hospital, Grimsby. Beloved wife of Martin, much loved mum of Eleanor and Olivia, special mother in law of David and Arron, cherished cat mum of the adoring Jackson, dearly loved daughter of Olive and the late Fred, loving sister of Julie, a beloved sister in law and dear auntie to many. A celebration and reflection of Lesley’s life will be held at Grimsby Crematorium on Monday 10th February at 12.45pm, with all welcome to attend. Immediate family flowers only are requested please, but if desired donations would be gratefully accepted to Parkinson’s UK in Lesley’s memory. A collection box will also be available on the day after the service. The great loss of Lesley will be felt by many who had the good fortune to have known her and her memory will be treasured forever. Any further enquiries please contact Waltham Funeral Service 10 Fairway Waltham DN37 0LU Tel: 01472 828624 Where Lesley is resting at peace
(Tommo) Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday the 14th of January 2025, aged 66 years. Devoted husband to Sue, caring dad to Elysha and Jake, father in law to Alex, brother to Kev and Paul, brother in law, uncle and friend to many who will be deeply missed. Would all family and friends please meet at Grimsby Crematorium on Tuesday the 4th of February 2025 at 1.30pm for service and committal. Family flowers only please. Donations are kindly accepted for ‘Barnardo’s’ c/o Jason Threadgold Funeral Director Market Place Caistor LN7 6TW Tel: (01472) 400500
(Marion) Peacefully whilst in the care of Richden Park care Home, Marion passed away on the 5th January 2025 aged 93 years. Devoted wife of the late Gerald. Loving Mum to Kevin. Mother in law to Angela. Cherished Nana to Stuart. Great nana to Alex and Harry. A celebration of Marion’s life will be held at Woodlands Crematorium on Wednesday the 5th February at 1:20pm. Family flowers only please by request however donations in lieu and in memory of Marion may be made following the ceremony to the Alzheimer’s Society. 2, Bottesford Road Scunthorpe DN16 3HE Telephone :- 01724 843150
In Memoriams
(Debbie Croft) 19th January 2022 It’s three years since you left me treasure, aged 51. Sleep tight darling. From Your Broken-Hearted Dad. xxxxxx
A year has passed, you left so suddenly. Now reunited with his mother Pat and younger brother David. Sadly missed. Love Dad
Acknowledgements
The family of the late Frank Fleming would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their attendance to Frank’s funeral which took place on Tuesday 14th January at St Peters Church, Cleethorpes, and for all the messages, kindness and support received during this very sad loss. Special thanks to Reverend Pat Barlow for her most comforting service. Zoe and all of her colleagues at Alexander’s Funeral Care for their support and organisation of Franks funeral. Hayley at first class floristry for her lovely floral tributes. Cleethorpes Golf Club for the great hospitality to celebrate Franks life.
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.
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