Funeral announcements

Valerie FOX

Valerie Coral Fox of Perry died peacefully on 27th December 2022, aged 74 years. Valerie’s funeral service takes place at Bedford Crematorium on Wednesday 18th January 2023 at 10.45am. Family flowers only please, but donations for Great Staughton Surgery may be made via valeriefox.muchloved.com All enquiries please c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001

Philip HARRIS

Philip James Harris of Little Paxton died peacefully on 23rd November 2022, aged 75 years. Philip’s funeral service takes place at St James’ Church, Little Paxton on Monday 19th December 2022 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations for St James’ Church, Little Paxton may be left at Philip’s funeral, or sent c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001

Robbie PETTITT

Roberta Diane Pettitt (Robbie) died peacefully at home on 15th November 2022, aged 71 years. Robbie’s funeral ceremony takes place in the west chapel at Cambridge Crematorium on Thursday 1st December 2022 at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations for Alzheimer’s Research UK may be made via robbie-pettitt.muchloved.com All enquiries please c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Cemas House, New Road, St Ives PE27 5BG. Tel (01480) 573080

Roy HALL

Roy Victor Hall of St Ives died on 17th October 2022, aged 87 years. Donations for Prostate Cancer UK may be made via roy-victor-hall.muchloved.com All enquiries please c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Cemas House, New Road, St Ives PE27 5BG. Tel (01480) 573080

Asoka Pathirage

Asoka PATHIRAGE of Warboys, Cambridgeshire (formerly of Kelling, Norfolk) passed away peacefully on 21st October 2022, aged 85 years. A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and colleague who will be missed by all who knew him. Asoka’s funeral service takes place at Huntingdon Crematorium on Thursday 17th November at 2.30pm. Flowers are welcome. All enquiries c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, 10-10A Princes Street, Huntingdon PE29 3PA. Tel (01480) 412938

Joan SIMPSON

Joan Simpson. Passed away peacefully at Paxton Hall Cate Home, Little Paxton on 20th October, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of Ian, adored mum of Paul and Joanna, much loved grandmother of Charlotte and a dear sister to David. Joan’s funeral ceremony will take place at Huntingdon Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd November at 4pm. Family flowers only please, donations can be made payable to Macmillan Cancer Support and sent c/o Kingfisher Funeral Service, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX (01480) 471001.

Michael FITZGIBBON

Michael John Fitzgibbon ‘Mike’ of Fen Drayton died on 9th October 2022, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Jenny, devoted father to Mark and Paul. Mike’s funeral service takes place in the west chapel at Cambridge Crematorium on Wednesday 26th October at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations for Cancer Research UK may be made via michaelfitzgibbon.muchloved.com All enquiries please c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Cemas House, New Road, St Ives PE27 5BG. Tel (01480) 573080

Helen DOUGLAS

Helen DOUGLAS of Eaton Ford passed away on 9th September 2022, aged 76 years. A much-loved wife to Bill and mum to Rachelle and Annette. Helen will be missed by her wider family and all who knew her. Her funeral service will take place at Huntingdon Crematorium on Friday 30th September at 11:30am. Donations in Helen’s memory can be made payable to Macmillan Cancer Support and/or NWANHSFT Hinchingbrooke Charity (for the Hinchingbrooke Charity, please write the following on the back of cheques “Woodlands Centre 5402”) and these can be sent c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots, PE19 2BX.

Ursula Laure SMITH

Ursula Laure SMITH of St Ives died on 6th September 2022, aged 92 years. A much-loved mum to Alistair, Erica and Hilary, Ursula will also be missed by her wider family and all who knew her. Her funeral service will take place at Huntingdon Crematorium on Wednesday 28th September at 11:30am. Donations in Ursula’s memory can be made payable to Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors without Borders) via www.msf.org/donate<www.msf.org/donate> or sent c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Cemas House, New Road, St Ives PE27 5BG. Tel (01480) 573080.

Len HALEY

Len Haley of Kimbolton passed away at Hinchingbrooke Hospital on 16th August 2022, aged 84 years. A much loved husband to Marion and brother to Brenda and Ann. Len’s funeral service will take place at Huntingdon Crematorium on Monday 12th September at 10am. Family flowers only please. Donations in Len’s memory can be made payable to the British Heart Foundation or Kimbolton Medical Practice and sent c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001.