Funeral announcements

Barbara BARTLETT

Barbara Doreen Bartlett passed away peacefully on 20th March 2025, aged 99 years. Barbara’s funeral ceremony takes place at Gate Lodge on Monday 31st March at 10.30am. All enquiries please c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001

Yvonne ANDERSON

Yvonne Patricia Anderson passed away on 8th March 2025, aged 84 years. Yvonne’s funeral ceremony will take place at Bedford Crematorium on Tuesday 1st April at 12.15pm. Flowers are welcome, or donations if preferred are for Cancer Research UK and may be sent c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001.

Janet WIGLEY

Janet Lilian Wigley of Little Paxton passed away in hospital on 4th March 2025, aged 94 years. Beloved Mum to Claire and Dave. Janet’s funeral ceremony takes place at Gate Lodge on Monday 31st March 2025 at 1.00pm. If you would like to attend please call 01480 471001 as space is limited. All enquiries please c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001

Ian SIMPSON

Passed away peacefully at Hinchingbrooke Hospital on 13th February 2025, aged 81years. Beloved husband of the late Joan, adored dad of Paul and Joanna, daughter in law to Rosie and much-loved grandad of Charlotte. Ian’s funeral ceremony will take place at Huntingdon Crematorium on Friday 21st March at 1.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations can be made payable to The British Heart Foundation and sent c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001

Bridget CRAIG

Eileen Bridget Elizabeth Craig (née Merrett) passed away at home on 21st February 2025, aged 88 years. Bridget was married to the late Bob, mother to Robert and Lorna, mother-in-law to James, and grandma to Rebecca. She was a retired teacher, a wonderful artist and a great storyteller. Bridget’s funeral ceremony takes place at Gate Lodge on Friday 21st March at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Keysoe Woodland Burial Ground. Family flowers only please. Donations for Alzheimer’s Research UK may be made via bridgetcraig.muchloved.com If you wish to attend Bridget’s funeral, please contact Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001

Norman HOPKINS

It is with deep sadness that the family of Norman announce his passing at home with his loving family by his side on Saturday 1st February 2025. A private burial will take place on Tuesday 25th February 2025. Family flowers only please. Donations in Norman’s memory are for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity who helped care for Norman during his final weeks and can be sent c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots, Cambs PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001.

Mary ‘May’ DOWNIE

Mary ‘May’ Downie passed away on 21st January 2025, aged 71 years. Beloved Wife of Will, loving Mum to Rhona, Nicola and William and loving Nana to Rianna, Cam and Sam. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. The funeral ceremony will take place at Huntingdon Crematorium on Friday 14th February at 1.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory are for MIND and can be made online at marydownie.muchloved.com. All enquiries to Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001.

Betty SIZER

Sylvia ‘Betty’ Sizer passed away peacefully in hospital on 21st January 2025, aged 97 years. Betty’s funeral ceremony takes place at Bedford Crematorium on Tuesday 11th February at 12.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations for Dementia UK may be made via bettysizer.muchloved.com All enquiries please c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001

Maryanne RUDOLPH

Maryanne Lorna Rudolph of Buckden passed away peacefully in hospital on Boxing Day, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Franklin and mum to Ian and Jason. Maryanne’s funeral mass takes place at St Hugh’s Roman Catholic Church, Buckden Towers on Friday 31st January at 11.30am. Further details at maryannerudolph.muchloved.com All enquiries please c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001

Leslie LYONS

Leslie Edward Charles Lyons of Eynesbury, St Neots died peacefully at home on 28th December 2024, aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Naomi, and dad to Paul and Katie. Leslie’s funeral ceremony takes place at Bedford Crematorium on Friday 17th January at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations for The Woodlands Centre at Hinchingbrooke Hospital may be made via leslielyons.muchloved.com All enquiries please c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001