People have been paying tribute to their loved ones from all over Suffolk.
In the past week, 29 death notices have been published in the East Anglian Daily Times and the Ipswich Star, including tributes to vicar, and the recipient of a British Empire Medal.
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:
Christine Violet Ruth
Christine Violet Ruthpassed peacefully away 30th September 2024, aged 88 years. Beloved wife to the late Dougie. Much loved mother to Betty, Shirley (USA), Sheila, Carl and the late Russell. A treasured mother-in-law, granny and great granny.
Read Christine Violet Ruth's funeral notice in full
Enid Mayhew
Enid Mayhew passed away suddenly on 30th September, 2024, aged 88 years. Dearest wife of the late Roger for 66 years. Loving aunt and friend to many. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Read Enid Mayhew's funeral notice in full
Janet Leist
Janet Leist passed away peacefully on 2nd October, 2024, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Sidney. Much loved mother to Sheryl, Matthew and Kevin, and a dear grandmother and great grandmother.
Read Janet Leist's funeral notice in full
Heather Monica Fletcher
Heather Monica Fletcher peacefully passed away on Monday 30th September, with family by her side. Loving Mum, Sister, Nan, Great Nan, Auntie and great Friend to many.
Read Heather Monica Fletcher's funeral notice in full
Molly Ayers
Molly Ayers passed away suddenly in Ipswich Hospital on 3rd October, 2024, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Denis and a dear mum to Stuart. Loved by all of her family and friends.
Read Molly Ayers' funeral notice in full
Robin Ashleigh Downing Mills
Robin Ashleigh Downing Mills passed away suddenly but peacefully at home in Woolpit on 26th September, 2024, aged 53. Beloved son of Rob and Sue, much loved brother to Duncan and brother-in -law to Victoria, uncle to Alexander and Laurence and nephew and cousin to many.
Read Robin Ashleigh Downing Mills' funeral notice in full
William Hawkins
William Hawkins passed peacefully on the 6th October, 2024, aged 92. Much loved father, and husband.
Read William Hawkins' funeral notice in full
Tobin James Boon
Tobin James Boon died peacefully at St Nicholas Hospice on 3rd October, 2024, aged 52 years. Beloved Brother of Murray and Louise.
Read Tobin James Boon's funeral notice in full
Charles Brian Gooch
Charles Brian Gooch, known as Charlie, passed away peacefully on September 22nd, 2024, aged 86 years. Much loved Son of the late Frank and Mary, Brother to Malcolm and his Wife Jenny, adored Uncle to Catherine and her Husband Chris, Daniel and Benjie.
Read Charles Brian Gooch's funeral notice in full
Maureen Finch
Maureen Finch passed away peacefully at home on September 27th, aged 96 years. She will be sorely missed by her family and many friends. Wife of the late Edward (Ted) Finch and sister to Anne and John.
Read Maureen Finch's funeral notice in full
Joyce May Boggis
Joyce May Boggis (née Norman) passed away on 5th October, 2024. Beloved mother to David and Angela and grandma to 9 grandchildren.
Read Joyce May Boggis' funeral notice in full
Christopher Roche BEM
Christopher Roche BEM, known a John, died on 3rd October, aged 95 years. Beloved husband to Jennie and father to Glynn and Crispin
Read Christopher Roche's funeral notice in full
Joan Mary Plowman
Joan Mary Plowman (née Fosker) passed away peacefully with her Family by her side, at Ipswich Hospital on 28th September, 2024. Loving Wife of Russell, and Mum, Mother-in-law, Nannie, Great Nannie, Sister, Sister-in-law, Aunt, Great Aunt and Friend.
Read Joan Mary Plowman's funeral notice in full
Doreen Rolfe
Doreen Rolfe's family remembered her on the seventh anniversary of her death.
Read Doreen Rolf's funeral notice in full
Patricia Hall
Patricia Hall (née Cullingham) Former employee of Volvo (Raeburn Road) and Lister Locks Ltd (Landseer Road). Passed peacefully at Ipswich Hospital on 1st October, 2024, aged 69. Loving Wife of Frederick.
Read Patricia Hall's funeral notice in full
Ronnie Ray Daniels
Ronnie Ray Daniels passed away peacefully on 27th September, 2024, aged 82. Dearly loved dad, grandad, great grandad and friend.
Read Ronnie Ray Daniels' funeral notice in full
Dennis Brian Eley
Dennis Brian Eley passed away peacefully at St Mary's Residential Home, Holbrook on Tuesday 8th October, 2024. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved Dad, grandad, and great-grandad.
Read Dennis Brian Eley' funeral notice in full
Jean Ellen Catchpole
Jean Ellen Catchpole passed away peacefully after a long illness, on 4th October 2024, three days before her 76th birthday. Much loved wife of David, mum to Amanda and Peter and a dear nana to Amy.
Read Jean Ellen Catchpole's funeral notice in full
Diana Mary Wolton
Diana Mary Wolton (née Pipe) of Bramford, sadly passed away on 22nd September, 2024, aged 81 years. Proud mum to Andrea, John and Caroline and loving grandma and great grandma. Diana will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Read Diana Mary Wolton's funeral notice in full
Derek Hill
The Rev'd Derek Hill died peacefully at home on October 7th 2024 aged 96. Dearly loved husband of Janet, loving father of Mary, David and Catherine, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Read Derek Hill's funeral notice in full
Judy Anne Marlborough
Judy Anne Marlborough passed away on 12th October, at the age of 79. Loving Wife to Derek, beloved Mum to Wendy, Sharon, Theresa and Dawn. Grandma and great-grandma.
Read Judy Anne Marlborough's funeral notice in full
Philip Vivian Manthorpe
Philip Vivian Manthorpe passed away peacefully at his home in Leiston on 4th October, 2024, aged 76 years. Beloved Dad to Adam, Claire and Charlotte, a much loved Grandad to his 7 Grandchildren and a dear Brother to Poppet.
Read Philip Vivian Manthorpe's funeral notice in full
June Nichola Hessey
June Nichola 'Nicky' Hessey passed away on 4th October, at the age of 60.
Read June Nichola Hessey's funeral notice in full
Myra May Harvey
Myra May Harvey died suddenly but peacefully on 28th September, 2024, aged 89 years. A loving wife to George and devoted mum to Mark and Jane. A much-loved sister to Pat and Irene, a loving mother-in-law to Steve and Anna and treasured nan to Oliver and Charlie.
Read Myra May Harvey's funeral notice in full
Ray Albert Barham
Ray Albert Barham passed away peacefully on October 11th, 2024, aged 85 years. Beloved Husband of the late Hazel, Brother-in-law to Jennie and Ronnie and much loved Uncle and Great Uncle.
Read Ray Albert Barham's funeral notice in full
Wendy Mary Carol Rose
Wendy Mary Carol Rose (née Waterson) of Whepstead, passed away peacefully on Tuesday 8th October, 2024. Devoted wife of the late Henry, dear mother and mother-in-law of Jeremy and Helen and much-loved grandmother to George, Hadley and Freddie.
Read Wendy Mary Carol Rose's funeral notice in full
Joan Sylvia Swann
Joan Sylvia Swann sadly passed away on 13th September, 2024, aged 90. Beloved wife of the late Roger. Sister to Robert and sister-in-law to Susan. Aunt to Richard.
Read Joan Sylvia Swann's funeral notice in full
Benjamin Clarke
Benjamin Clarke of Cookley, died peacefully on 2nd October, 2024, aged 85.
Read Benjamin Clark's funeral notice in full
Edith Anna Garrod
The family of Edith Garrod (née Higgins) are sad to announce the passing of a beloved wife, mum, grandma and great grandma.
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