Funeral announcements

Michael William Darling of Warboys and Ramsey passed away peacefully on 15 July aged 91 years. He was born in Warboys, lived in Bury, Ramsey, Upwood and Houghton before returning to Warboys. He worked in Ramsey in the family Newsagents (H.A. Darling & Son) which he subsequently bought out from his father in 1976. In 1978 he bought a toyshop (Freemans) two doors away from his Newsagents in Ramsey. In 1982 he invested in a mews development of independent shops and small flats in the centre of Ramsey. He gave back to the community; he was a school governor, a Rotarian (for many years playing the role of Father Xmas on the Xmas float) and he was Mayor of Ramsey. Beloved husband to Diana Darling and adored father of Mark Darling and Stuart Darling. Michael’s funeral ceremony will take place Huntingdon Crematorium, Sapley Road, Kings Ripton at 12:00 noon on Thursday, 13 August. Donations in Michael’s memory can be made at the funeral or via the following link: michael-darling-1935-2026.muchloved.com. All proceeds are towards Diabetes UK.

Nigel Robert Smith of Eaton Ford, St Neots died peacefully on 9th July 2026, aged 67 years. Nigel’s funeral ceremony takes place at Bedford Crematorium on Friday 7th August at 12.00noon. Family flowers only please. Donations to the RNLI may be made via nigel-robert-smith.muchloved.com All enquiries please c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001

of St Neots passed away on 24th June 2026, aged 80 years. Doug’s funeral service will take place at Berkley Street Methodist Church, Eynesbury on Tuesday 21st July at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations in Doug’s memory are for The 3 Pillars – Feeding The Homeless and may be made online at douglasterry.muchloved.com. All enquiries please contact Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001.

Of St Neots passed away peacefully on 15th May 2026 aged 81 Years. Loving Mum to Philip & Clare. Adored Nanna/Nanny to Molly, Charlotte, and Jack. Loving Sister to Daphine. Gone but not forgotten.

Jill died peacefully on 2nd May 2026, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of Roger, loving mum to Judith and Ian, grandma to Toby, Sophie, John and Luke, great-grandma to Ava. A celebration of Jill’s long life takes place at St Mary’s Parish Church, St Neots on Friday 22nd May at 2.30pm. At Jill’s request, please do not wear black. Family flowers only please. If you would like to make a donation to St Neots Parish Church to benefit its Refreshment Station fund, there will be a plate at the back of the church at the funeral. All enquiries please c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots, PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001