People have been paying tribute to their loved ones from all over Suffolk.
In the past week, 36 death notices have been published in the East Anglian Daily Times and the Ipswich Star, including tributes to an artist, a former headteacher and a retired GP.
Some people choose to post a brief notice of their loved one's death, with the details of the funeral. Others choose to have a full tribute written free of charge.
If you would like a tribute written to your loved one, contact our obituary writer by emailing: abygail.fossett@newsquest.co.uk
Here are the death notices published this week:
Claud Edward Smith
Claud Edward Smith died peacefully in his sleep at home on the 12th November, aged 81 years. A proper character, he will be remembered fondly and missed by many people.
Read Claud Edward Smith's funeral notice in full
John William Roberts
John William Roberts died peacefully, aged 95, on Wednesday 6th November, 2024. Beloved husband to Janet (deceased), father to Simon, Sarah and David. Grandfather to Tom, Georgina, Will, Miranda, Milly, Issy, Edward and Charlie and great grandfather to Mia.
Read John William Roberts' funeral notice in full
Valerie Musgrave
Valerie Musgrave passed away on November 14th, 2024. A funeral service to honour Val was held on Wednesday 27th November at Saint Michael’s Church, Framlingham.
Read Valerie Musgrave's funeral notice in full
Robert Granger
Robert Granger died on October 31st, 2024, aged 72 years. Robert was the beloved husband of Louise, a devoted father to Ollie and Charlotte, a loving stepfather to James and Chris, and a doting grandad to Benjamin. He was also a cherished brother, brother-in-law and son-in-law.
Read Robert Granger's funeral notice in full
Jill Elizabeth Platt
Jill Elizabeth Platt, of Stowmarket, passed away peacefully on November 16th, 2024, aged 89 years. Beloved wife to the late Peter, much loved mother to Philip, Jon, Robbie and Matt and adored grandmother to Emily, Isabella, Paige, Jessica, Tom and Adam. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Read Jill Elizabeth Platt's funeral notice in full
Sarah Louise Baggott
Sarah Louise Baggott's family remembered her on the 17th anniversary of her death.
Read Sarah Louise Baggott's death notice in full
Marilyn Sparrow
Marilyn Sparrow died peacefully at home on 10th November, 2024, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife to the late Christopher, aunt to Charlotte and Judith, David and Paul, sister to Bill, Keith and Mavis Macfadyn. She will be sadly missed.
Read Marilyn Sparrow's funeral notice in full
Alan Street
Alan Street passed away, aged 80, on 19th November, 2024. Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather. Former Teacher and supporter of Ipswich Town FC.
Read Alan Street's funeral notice in full
Michael John Creese
Michael John Creese, a former Headmaster of Stowupland High School, passed away after a short illness on 17th November, 2024, aged 88 years.
Read Michael John Creese's funeral notice in full
Mary Constance Ellis
Mary Constance Ellis, of Needham Market, sadly passed away peacefully at Langham Manor Nursing Home, Stowmarket on 29th October, 2024, aged 95 years. Much loved wife to the late Ray, mother of Andrew, granny to James, Jonathan, Sophie and Lucy, great granny to Evie and Jacob.
Read Mary Constance Ellis' funeral notice in full
Jennifer Andrew
Jennifer Andrew passed away peacefully in Ipswich Hospital on November 11th, 2024, aged 77 years. A dearly loved wife of David, and a cherished and very special mum to Sarah. Jenny will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Read Jennifer Andrew's funeral notice in full
Valerie Jean Knights
Valerie Jean Knights' family paid tribute to her, in the years after her death.
Read Valerie Jean Knights' death notice in full
Stephen Peter Jacobs
Stephen Peter Jacobs was a loving father, grandfather, nephew, cousin and a friend.
Read Stephen Peter Jacobs' funeral notice in full
Anthony James Hay
Anthony James Hay passed away peacefully on 11th November, 2024, aged 85. Dearly loved husband of Christine, dad to Caroline and Robert and father-in-law to Yvonne and Alan. A dear grandad to Bethany and Jordan and great grandad to Albert.
Read Anthony James Hay's funeral notice in full
Dr Peter David Ashford
Dr Peter David Ashford, a retired local GP, died peacefully surrounded by his family on 15th November, 2024, aged 80 years. Loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.
Read Dr Peter David Ashford's funeral notice in full
Sandra Ann Souter
Sandra Ann Souter (née Mickleburgh) passed away peacefully at home on 20th November, 2024, aged 78 years. Beloved wife to Michael, devoted mum to Gareth and Christopher, cherished grandma to Francesca, Aiden and Toby and dearest mother-in-law to Kaye and Michelle. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
Read Sandra Ann Souter's funeral notice in full
Dr Coral Sharpe
Dr Coral Sharpe died peacefully, surrounded by her family.
Read Dr Coral Sharpe's funeral notice in full
Brian Harold Knight
Brian Harold Knight, an artist and designer who lived and worked in Coddenham for 60 years, sadly passed away on November 7th 2024, aged 90. A dear husband to the late Georgina, father to Emma and Roland, grandfather to Nora-Mamie, Asaph and Ethan.
Read Brian Harold Knight's funeral notice in full
Brian Keith Warner
Brian Keith Warner of Stowupland, passed away peacefully at home on 11th November, 2024, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Daphne, devoted and loving dad to Tracey and Christopher, father-in-law to Hayley, and a treasured grandad to Joseph, Georgia, Emma and Joshua. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Read Brian Keith Warner's funeral notice in full
Anthony Gunn
Anthony Gunn died peacefully at Alice Grange Care Home on 19th November. Aged 88 years old. Much loved Husband of the late Daphne, loving Dad to Dave and Daughter-in-law Theresa, devoted Grandad of Dale, Chloe and Phoebe
Read Anthony Gunn's funeral notice in full
Anita Hemingway
Anita Hemingway passed away peacefully on 30th October, 2024, aged 96 years. Born in Sweden, raised in West Byfleet and latterly of London and Woodbridge, Suffolk.
Read Anita Hemingway's funeral notice in full
Maureen Chaplin
Maureen Chaplin's family remembered her on the 15th anniversary of her passing.
Read Maureen Chaplin's death notice in full
Jean Hornsby
Jean Hornsby of Brantham and of Mill Green, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Barking Hall Nursing Home on November 9th. Full of love and resilience, she touched the lives of all who knew her.
Read Jean Hornsby's funeral notice in full
Franz Gross
Franz Gross passed away peacefully on 21st November, 2024, aged 87 years. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He will be truly missed.
Read Franz Gross' funeral notice in full
Penelope Anne Pearson
Penelope Anne Pearson, known as Penny, died at home on 9th November, 2024, aged 78 years. A tenacious woman and a greatly missed Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Friend and Neighbour.
Read Penelope Anne Pearson's funeral notice in full
Michael Edward Sayer
Michael Edward Sayer died peacefully at home. He was a devoted son to the late Edward and Ida Sayer. Beloved husband to wife Ann. Cherished and respected cousin, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, uncle, friend, neighbour and patient.
Read Michael Edward Sayer's funeral notice in full
Kathleen Matthews
Kathleen Matthews passed away peacefully on Sunday 17th November, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Bob, dearly loved Mum of Graham, Julie and her husband Andy and very much loved Grandma to Matthew.
Read Kathleen Matthews' funeral notice in full
Dennis William Edwards
Dennis William Edwards, of Haughley, passed away in West Suffolk Hospital on November 18th, 2024, aged 78 years. Youngest son of Dorothy and Herbert and brother to the late Hayden and Brian and friend to many, he will be sadly missed.
Read Dennis William Edwards' funeral notice in full
James Thomas Sadd
James Thomas Sadd passed away at home on the 12th November, 2024. Aged 72 years old. Beloved Wife to Yvonne. Much loved Father to Thomas and Emma and Grandad to Isabella, Iris, and India.
Read James Thomas Sadd's funeral notice in full
Prebendary Basil Jenkyns
Prebendary Basil Jenkyns died peacefully on 19th November, 2024, of Leiston, aged 94 years. He will be sadly missed by family and friends.
Read Prebendary Basil Jenkyns' funeral notice in full
Roy Wainwright
Roy Wainwright, of Dale Hall Lane, died on October 13, aged 90.
Read Roy Wainwright's funeral notice in full
Carol Ann Glymin
Carol Ann Glymin passed away peacefully on 10th November, 2024, aged 80 years. A much loved Wife of the late Wilcox. Cherished Mum of Kate and Benjamin. A loved Mum-in-law, Grandma, Great Grandma and Sister. She will be loved and remembered always.
Read Carol Ann Glymin's funeral notice in full
Molly Joan Ayles
Molly Joan Ayles sadly passed away peacefully on the 15th November at Ipswich Hospital. Molly will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family, friends and ex work colleagues.
Read Molly Joan Ayles' funeral notice in full
Dorothy May Jordan
Dorothy May Jordan passed away peacefully on 12th November, 2024, aged 93 years.
Read Dorothy May Jordan's funeral notice in full
Molly Proudfoot
Molly Proudfoot passed away peacefully at The Lodge Care Home on 16th November, 2024, aged 94. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack Proudfoot, Molly will be greatly missed by daughter Jackie, grandsons Philip and James, and great-granddaughters Holly and Evie.
Read Molly Proudfoot's funeral notice in full
Patrick Greaves
Patrick Greaves passed away peacefully on 14th November, aged 60. He will be greatly missed by all that loved him. A loving son, dad, brother, grandad and partner.
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