These are the loved-ones remembered in the funeral notices in the Burton Mail this week. To see more funeral notices visit this section of the StaffordshireLive website where you can search by name, date and location.
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Toni CHILDS
(Nee Gilman) Passed away peacefully at the Queens Hospital, Burton on Monday 15th May 2023 aged 62 years. Loving Wife to the late Graham. Much loved Mum to Rebecca and Aaron. Devoted Nan to Connor and Sister, Auntie and friend to many. Toni’s funeral will take place at Bretby Crematorium on Tuesday 6th June 2023 at 3pm in the Carnarvon Chapel. Family flowers only by kind request. Donations in Toni’s memory will benefit Macmillan Cancer Support.
Pauline Ann GUTBERLET
Pauline passed away peacefully at home on 29th April 2023, aged 84 years. Devoted wife to Derek, a loving mum, nanna, great nanna, sister and a special friend to many. Pauline’s Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday 31st May, 11:15am in the Carnarvon Chapel at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are invited to benefit ‘Alzheimer’s Society’. These may be given at the service, online at tjparryfunerals.co.uk or sent c/o T. J. Parry & Family Funeral Directors Britannia House, Station Street, Burton upon Trent, DE14 1AX. Tel. 01283 205285.
Angela Margaret SAMUELS
Angie Angela passed away peacefully at home on 6th May 2023, aged 64 years. A loving sister to Eric, Carolyn, Steve, Hazel and Rosie and a much loved sister in law, niece and auntie. Angela’s Funeral Service is to take place on Monday 5th June, 11:15am in the Carnarvon Chapel at Bretby Crematorium. Floral tributes welcome or donations in lieu to benefit the ‘LUOSKO German Shepherd Dog Rescue’ . These may be given at the service or sent c/o T. J. Parry & Family Funeral Directors Britannia House, Station Street, Burton upon Trent, DE14 1AX. Tel. 01283 205285.
Keith BAKEWELL
Passed away peacefully with family around him, on 28th April 2023, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Mary. Dad to Martyn and the late Joanne. A much loved grandad, great grandad, uncle and a friend to many. Keith’s funeral service will be held at St Matthew’s Church, Overseal on Thursday 25th May 2023 at 1:30pm followed by an interment at Donisthorpe Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be placed in the collection box at the service and shall be forwarded to RSPCA – Burton & District Branch Alternatively, you can donate by using the following link: keithbakewell.muchloved.com Further enquiries please: Ward & Brewin Funeral Service. Tel: 01283 215969.
Valerie Ann COLLIER
Passed away peacefully on 28th April 2023, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron Collier, cherished Mum and Grandma who will be very sadly missed. The funeral service will take place in the Anglesey Chapel, Bretby Crematorium on Friday 26th May at 10.00am. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for Parkinsons UK will be received at the service. Enquiries please to J Hylton and Sons Telephone 01283 516666
Glenys Mabel HARRISON
(Ross) Passed away peacefully at home on 13th May aged 92 in the arms of her daughter Susan. Beloved wife of the late Robert (Bob) Harrison. Dearly loved Mum of Yvonne & Susan, Mother-in-Law to Jim & Neil and Adored Grandma and Great Grandma. All our lives we’ll miss you As the years come and go But in our hearts we’ll keep you Because we loved you so The funeral service for Glenys will be held in the Carnarvon Chapel at Bretby Crematorium on Friday 26th May at 12:45. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Mental Health Foundation will be gratefully received. www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Barbara RACKHAM
(Woor) It is with great sadness that Barbara passed away on 30th April 2023, aged 91 years Loving Wife to the late Roy Rackham, cherished Mother to Rosalind, Diana, David and Mark, Grandmother to Lisa, Paul, Lee, Kelly, Clare, Emily and Lucy and Great grandmother to Elsie, Cameron, Jessica, Lily, Jake, Dillon, Enzo and Summer. She will be very sadly missed. The funeral service will take place in the Anglesey Chapel, Bretby Crematorium on Friday 26th May at 13:00pm. Family Flowers only. Enquiries please to J Hylton and Sons Telephone 01283 516666
Christine Ann MORTON
(Nee Bloor) of Woodville Loving wife to the late Michael, loving mother to Robert and Ruth and grandma and great-grandma. Passed peacefully away on 4th May 2023 at home aged 83 years. The funeral service will be held at St Margaret’s Church, Blackfordby on Tuesday 23rd May 2023 at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired for St Margaret’s Roof Fund. Any enquiries to:- J. P Springthorpe & Co Funeral Directors, Castle Lodge, South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics, LE65 1BR. Tel. 01530 417310.
Tony ROBERTS
Passed away suddenly at home on 26th April 2023, aged 70 years. Beloved son of Freda and the late Arthur, brother of David, brother in law of Julie, loving uncle of Luke and Amy and a good friend to many. Tony will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Tuesday 6th June, service 11:30am in the Anglesey Chapel at Bretby Crematorium followed by interment at Stapenhill Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in memory payable to ‘The Royal British Legion’ may be sent c/o Murray’s Funeral Directors, 23 York Street, Burton, DE14 2LX. Tel: 562299. To donate online, light a candle or leave a memory of Tony, please visit murraysfunerals.co.uk (click on Obituaries and Donations).
Clifford Allan STATHAM
Passed away peacefully at Queens Hospital on 23rd April 2023, aged 93 years. Devoted husband to the late Brenda, beloved dad to Charles. A great loss to Charles and Inna. The funeral service will be held in the Carnarvon Chapel, Bretby Crematorium on Wednesday 24th May at 11.15am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to be divided between Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine and United24 may be placed in the collection box following the service. Enquiries please to J Hylton & Sons 01283 216668
Susan Kathleen TAYLOR
Sue passed away peacefully on 5th May 2023 at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, aged 63 years. Beloved wife to Don; dearly loved mum to Jonathan and Claire and their partners Morgan and Luke; much loved nana to Zachary, and treasured sister to Steve, Christine, and family. Funeral Monday 5th June. Service 12.15 pm in the Anglesey Chapel at Bretby Crematorium. Donations in memory of Sue made payable to ‘Myaware’ may be made online or sent c/o Murray’s Funeral Directors, 23 York Street, Burton DE14 2LX, tel: 01283 562299.
Paul ALDRED
Sadly passed away. Co-Owner of The Crown Bingo, Every Arms, Pinocchio’s, and Bar Blush. Funeral Service to be held on Monday 22nd May at 11:15am at Bretby Crematorium. Bright colours to be worn please, no flowers at family request. Further enquiries to E F Edwards, 23 Lower Gungate, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7AT Tel: 01827 64820
Anthony Francis EATON
(Tony) Passed away peacefully at Queen’s Hospital on 9th May 2023, aged 77 years. Devoted husband to Olga, and a much loved dad and grandad. Tony’s Funeral Service will take place on Friday 2nd June, 11:15am in the Carnarvon Chapel at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired are invited to benefit ‘Cancer Research UK’. These may be given at the service, online at tjparryfunerals.co.uk or sent c/o T. J. Parry & Family Funeral Directors Britannia House, Station Street, Burton upon Trent, DE14 1AX. Tel. 01283 205285.
Anne FISHER
Sadly passed away at home on 23rd April 2023. Dearly beloved Wife of the late Paul and dearly loved Mum to Bruce and Gemma. Much loved Nanny to Jed, Kyra, Georgie, Hollie, Kelsey, Charlie, Toby and Ollie and a Great-Nanny, Sister and Friend to many, who will be greatly missed. The funeral service is to be held on Thursday 25th May 2023 at 10:00am in the Anglesey Chapel at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only please with donations in lieu to The Dogs Trust. Informal dress preferred. Cherish Funeral Directors Ltd 65 High Street, Swadlincote, Derbys. DE11 8JA. Tel No: 01283 205818
Joyce Mary HOOD
Passed away at home on 10th May 2023, aged 85 years. Joyce will be sadly missed by her children Karen and Robert and all her friends and family. The family wish to welcome all to Joyce’s funeral which will be held on, Friday 2nd June, service 12.30 pm at Fradley Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in Joyce’s memory made payable to ‘St Giles’ Hospice’ may be placed in the collection box at the service, made online or sent c/o Murray’s Funeral Directors, 29 Station Road, Barton-under-Needwood, DE13 8DR Tel: 01283 713714.
Richard James WOOD
of Newborough formerly of Hilton Sadly passed away on Friday 14th April 2023 at the age of 81, surrounded by loved ones. He was a loving father and grandad who will be deeply missed. Richard will be reunited with his beloved wife Sheila. The funeral service will be held at All Saints Church, Newborough on Tuesday 23rd May at 10.00am. All are welcome to attend. Please make any charitable donations to Kirk House Nursing Home, Uttoxeter, which may be left in the donation box at the service or online : All enquiries please to:- J H Grice Funeral Services. Hatton. Tel – 01283 812192
Marlene Ann BOWERING
Passed away peacefully at Samuel Johnson Community Hospital on Friday 5th May 2023, aged 86 years. Much loved Wife of the late Raymond, devoted Mum of Ian and Sue, Mother-In-Law of Sandra and Michael, treasured Nana of Eleanor, Catherine and Jonathan. Marlene’s funeral service will be held at Bretby Crematorium, Carnarvon Chapel on Wednesday 24th May 2023 at 13:30. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory to The Alzheimer’s Society, which can be sent direct to the charity or placed in the donation box as you exit the chapel. All further enquiries please to Central Coop, 8 Borough Road, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2DF. Tel: 01283 568431
Phyllis ‘Irene’ FINNEY
Passed away suddenly at home on 24th April 2023, aged 91 years. Beloved wife, soulmate and best friend of the late Brian. A much loved aunt, great aunt and special friend to many. Funeral Wednesday 31st May, service 1.45pm in the Anglesey Chapel at Bretby Crematorium. Black need not be worn. Family flowers only please, donations in memory payable to ‘Murray’s Charity Account’ (to be divided between St Giles Hospice and the Salvation Army) may be sent c/o Murray’s Funeral Directors 23 York Street, Burton, DE14 2LX. Tel: 562299. To donate online, light a candle or leave a memory of Irene, please visit murraysfunerals.co.uk (click on obituaries and donations).