Death notices shared this week in the EADT and Ipswich Star

In the past week, 38 death notices have been published in the East Anglian Daily Times and the Ipswich Star including to a man who was civil engineer and construction manager of the Orwell Bridge.

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.

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Here are the death notices published this week:

Ken Elvin

Ken Elvin sadly passed away on September 10th, aged 75. Devoted husband to Bridie and much loved dad to Sharon, Kenny, Stephen and the late Louise. A dearly loved grandad and great grandad to many. 

Read Ken Elvin's funeral notice in full

Graham Peter Smith

Graham Peter Smith, who was known as Billy and formerly of Crowfield, died peacefully on 12th September, 2024, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband to Mary, Dad to Oliver and Clare, grandfather to Annabelle and Natalie. 

Read Graham Peter Smith's funeral notice in full

Joan Barnes

Joan Barnes passed away at home on Friday 13th September, 2024, aged 99 years. Loving wife to late husband Stan, loving mum of David. 

Read Joan Barnes' funeral notice in full

Peter Ronald Field

Peter Ronald Field's three children announced that he had passed away on Tuesday, 17th September, 2024.

Read Peter Ronald Field's funeral notice in full

Tom Webster

Tom Webster died peacefully on 6th September, 2024. Wonderful Husband and best friend for 68 years of Sheila. Adored Dad of Stephen, Judy and Tim, a much-loved Grandad and Great-Grandad, 

Read Tom Webster's funeral notice in full

Robert Ian McLean

Robert Ian McLean, a dear husband, father and grandfather passed away on 10th September, 2024, at Ipswich Hospital, aged 81. Robert was a Civil Engineer and construction manager of the Orwell Bridge.

Read Robert Ian McLean's funeral notice in full

Jean Bird

Jean Bird passed away peacefully on 10th September, 2024, aged 86 years. Beloved Wife of John, Mum to Alison and the late Stephen, Mother-in-law to Tim. Much loved Nana to Dan and Adam and Auntie to David, Richard, Kay, Harriet and Edward. F

Read Jean Bird's funeral notice in full

Mary Rose Durrant

Mary Rose Durrant, née Ward, sadly passed away on Tuesday 3rd September 2024 at Ipswich Hospital. Much loved wife, mum, granny and friend.

Read Mary Rose Durrant's funeral notice in full

Gill Notcutt

Gill Notcutt, née Mackenzie, died peacefully at home on 15th September 2024, aged 96. Much loved mother, grandmother and great granny. 

Read Gill Notcutt's funeral notice in full

Brigitte Tricker

Brigitte Tricker, née Marsman, passed away peacefully at home in Hadleigh on September 14th, aged 91. Beloved wife of the late Eric, much loved Mum/Mutti to Erika and Penny, a dear grandmother to Kate, Andrew, Aaron and Siobhan, and a great-grandmother to Grace, Ruby, Edie, Alice and Artemis.

Read Brigitte Tricker's funeral notice in full

Margaret Upton

Margaret Upton passed away peacefully on 16th September, 2024, aged 72 years. Adored wife of Terry, beloved mother of Andrew and Steven. Dear grandma to Kyle, Jamie and Reggie.

Read Margaret Upton's funeral notice in full

Nicky Godfrey

Nicky Godfrey died peacefully on 14th September, 2024, aged 82 years. Much loved wife, mum, step-mum and sister. She will be sadly missed.

Read Nicky Godfrey's funeral notice in full

Valerie Joy Garrod

Valerie Joy Garrod passed away peacefully on September 11th, 2024, aged 86 years. Much loved wife of the late John, caring mother to Stephen and Becki, devoted grandmother to Adele, Megan and Laura. Valerie will be deeply missed by all who knew her. 

Read Valerie Joy Garrod's funeral notice in full

Cecil King

Cecil King died peacefully in Aldeburgh Hospital on 16th September, 2024, after a short illness, passed away aged 90. Loving husband to the late Jean and father to Paul. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Read Cecil King's funeral notice in full

Leonard Paul Giles

Leonard Paul Giles, known as Len, passed away peacefully on 7th September, 2024, aged 94. A loving husband to Mollie, dad to Anne and Paul, grandad to Tom and Claire and great grandad to Alex, Ben and George. A very good friend to a large extended family. Len will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Read Leonard Paul Giles' funeral notice in full

Anne Scales

Anne Scales sadly passed away at home with her husband and daughters by her side. Devoted Wife to Julian, loving Mum to Nicola and Joanne, and Mother-in-law to Gary. Adored Grandma to Holly, Beth and Zoë and great-grandma to Alby, also a great friend to many.

Read Anne Scales' funeral notice in full

Stella Lilian Rowe

Stella Lilian Rowe passed away peacefully at Cedrus House on Monday 9th September, 2024, aged 86 years. A wonderful wife to her late husband Christopher and a much loved mother of her son Alister. 

Read Stella Lilian Rowe's funeral notice in full

Phyllida Jane Rainford

Phyllida Jane Rainford passed away peacefully on 19th September, 2024. Beloved wife of Brian Rainford, a loved and much treasured mother to Carl, Lisa and Beth and an adored grandmother. 

Read Phyllida Jane Rainford's funeral notice in full

Sallie Staines

Sallie Staines, née Rudge, passed away on 17th September, aged 73 at Ipswich Hospital. Beloved wife of Murray.

Read Sallie Staines' funeral notice in full

Pamela Figliuolo

Pamela Figliuolo, née Kinsman, passed away peacefully on 17th September, aged 95. Loving Mum to Delia, Julie, Michelle, Carl and their Partners. Much loved Nanny P to eight grandchildren and great-grandmother to 11. 

Read Pamela Figliuolo's funeral notice in full

Alfred John Riches

Alfred John Riches sadly passed away at St Elizabeth Hospice on the 10th September. Aged 88 years old. A much loved Husband to Beryl. A loving Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather.

Read Alfred John Riches' funeral notice in full

David Wallace Norman

David Wallace Norman passed away peacefully on 11th September 2024. Loving husband to Ann, dad to Rob and Paul, father-in-law to Elaine and Sabrina. Grandad to Mae, Billy, Amy, Oliver and Toby, he will be sadly missed by all. 

Read David Wallace Norman's funeral notice in full

Roger Colin Steele

Roger Colin Steele passed away at home surrounded by his family on September 21st aged 65, much loved husband to Anne and father to Zoë and Will. Roger's family would like to thank St Elizabeth's Hospice, Marie Curie and all the district nurses, also a special thanks to the community matron for all her help. 

Read Roger Colin Steele's funeral notice in full

Doris Irene Duncan

Doris Irene Duncan passed away peacefully on September 2nd, 2024, at St. Barnabas Care Home, Southwold, aged 102 years. Wife of Mungo Duncan (deceased), mother of Pauline and Brian, a treasured grandmother and great-grandmother, she will be greatly missed by all.

Read Doris Irene Duncan's funeral notice in full

William Charles Rix

William Charles Rix, who was known as Bill, passed away peacefully at Ipswich Hospital on Wednesday 18th September, 2024, aged 91. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Rix. Dear dad to Janice and son in law Mike. Much loved grandad to Sarah, Ally, Paul and Dan. Adored great grandad to Katie, Molly and Samuel.

Read William Charles Rix's funeral notice in full

Alick Seals

Alick Seals peacefully passed away at home on Saturday 21st September 2024, aged 83 years. He was a loving husband and father.

Read Alick Seals' funeral notice in full

Alan Stanley Briggs

Alan Stanley Briggs' family remembered him on what would have been his 91st birthday. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. 

Read Alan Stanley Briggs' death notice in full

Christine Mary Dobson

Christine Mary Dobson sadly passed away on 13th September, 2024, aged 72 years. Much loved partner to Geoff and mother to Katie, Dan and James, grandmother to Alex, Amelie, Maya and Freya, mother-in-law to Mauricio, Natalie and Charlotte. She will be missed greatly. 

Read Christine Mary Dobson's funeral notice in full

Michael John Ronald Warren

Michael John Ronald Warren passed away following a long illness on 11th September. Michael was a dearly loved and loving husband to Margaret, eldest brother of the late David, Jeremy, Virginia and Veronica.

Read Michael John Ronald Warren's funeral notice in full

Peter Mayhew

Peter Mayhew of Saxmundham sadly passed away on 23rd September, 2024, aged 87. Devoted to his loving Wife Joy for over 65 years, a much loved Dad to Ann and Robert and a dearly loved Grandad and Great Grandad to many.

Read Peter Mayhew's funeral notice in full

Catherine Imelda Browne

Catherine Imelda Browne sadly passed away at Brandon Park Care Home on Wednesday 11th September, 2024, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter Withers, a member of Bury Rugby Club, and of the late John Browne of Fornham All Saints, and mother of Tom, Catherine, and Charles Withers. 

Read Catherine Imelda Browne's funeral notice in full

Derek Frederick Girling

Derek Frederick Girling passed away peacefully on 12th September, 2024, aged 92. Dearly loved husband of Rosanne, Dad to Andrew and Allison and Grandad to Bailey and Oscar. Derek will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. 

Read Derek Frederick Girling's funeral notice in full

Jack Packard

Jack Packard's family posted a notice thanking everyone who attended his funeral and for their cards and generous donations to Prostate Cancer totalling £492

Read Jack Packard's funeral notice in full

Russell George Collins

Russell George Collins passed away on 15th September, at the age of 92. Loving Husband to the late Beryl, beloved Dad to Emma and Grandad to Ollie. 

Read Russell George Collins' funeral notice in full

Dennis Elkanah Butcher

Dennis Elkanah Butcher passed away peacefully at St Elizabeth Hospice on 8th September, 2024, aged 94 years. Beloved husband to the late Betty, dad to Ivan (Ba), Sue, Jennie and the late Ian. Loving grandad and great- grandad who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Read Dennis Elkanah Butcher's funeral notice in full

Edward Rivers Rush

Edward Rivers Rush sadly passed away on 17th September 2024, aged 94 years. Loving and devoted husband to Hazel for 72 years.

Read Edward Rivers Rush's funeral notice in full

Heather Clarke

Heather Clarke's family remembered her on the 21st anniversary of her passing. She was a treasured wife, mother, grandmother and a good friend to so many people countrywide.

Read Heather Clarke's death notice in full

Joan Vera Browes

Joan Vera Browes sadly passed away on Saturday, 21st September, 2024. Devoted wife to the late Raymond, much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Joan will be missed by all that who knew her over the years.

Read Joan Vera Browes' funeral notice in full