Funeral announcements

Albert COOK

Albert George Cook of St Neots died at home on 13th February 2026, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Maureen and father to Naomi (both deceased). All enquiries please c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001

Professor Keith TABER

Keith Stephen Taber, Emeritus Professor of Science Education, Homerton College, Cambridge died at home on 29th January 2026, aged 65 years. Devoted husband of the late Philippa, cherished son of Roy (deceased) and Phyllis, brother to Karen. Keith’s funeral service takes place at Cambourne Church (CB23 6AF) on Friday 6th March at 2.00pm. Donations for Cancer Research UK or The Wildlife Trusts of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire may be made via keithtaber.muchloved.com All enquiries please c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001

Judy GENERY

Judith Yvonne Genery (Judy) passed away peacefully on 18th January 2026, aged 86 years. Judy’s funeral ceremony takes place at Weeley Crematorium, near Clacton, on Monday 16th February at 2.00pm. All enquiries please c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001

Stephen William FARRANT

Of St Neots sadly passed away peacefully on 6th January 2026 aged 72 years. Beloved Husband to Christine. Dad to Lorraine, Jeff & Collin, grandad & great grandad. Stephen’s funeral ceremony will take place at Huntingdon Crematorium on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 2:30pm.Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, can be made payable to The Royal British Legion on the day in the donations box or sent c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Service, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX.Tel: (01480) 471001.

Barbara June BROOKE

Barbara June Brooke of Somersham. Sadly, passed away on 6th January 2026 at Rose Cottage care home in Broughton. Much loved mother to Keith and mother-in-law to Diane and loved by all who knew her. Barbara’s funeral ceremony will take place at Huntingdon Crematorium on Thursday 5th February at 1.15pm. Donations in Barbara’s memory are for Wood Green Animal Centre and can be left in the box as you leave the crematorium. All enquiries c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, 10-10A Princes Street, PE29 3PA. Tel (01480) 412938.

Sylvia CANE

Passed away peacefully on 18th December 2025, aged 88 years at Peterborough City Hospital, following a short illness. Loving wife to the late Derrick Cane. Wonderful and loving mum to Tony and Gillian and a loving, caring Nanny ‘Cane’ to Sean, Alex, Kristie and Cameron and a adored mother-in-law to James. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Sylvia’s funeral ceremony will take place at Huntingdon Crematorium on Wednesday 21st January at 12noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in Sylvia’s memory are for Sue Ryder, St John’s Hospice and can be made online at sylvia-cane.muchloved.com. All enquiries to Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001.

Robert John LITTLECHILD

Robert Littlechild of Eynesbury. Sadly, passed away on 29th December 2025 aged 75 years. Beloved husband to Carol and much missed by his family. Robert’s funeral service will take place at St Mary’s Church, St Neots, on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 12.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations to Parkinson’s UK can be left as you the leave church or made online via robertlittlechild.muchloved.com. All enquiries c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots, PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001

Michael Roger BOOTH

Michael Booth of Eynesbury passed away on 1st December 2025 aged 79 years. Husband to Ann, Father to Alison and Jennifer and beloved Grandfather. Michael’s funeral will be held at St Mary’s Church, St Neots on Thursday 18th December 2025 at 11:00am. All donations for either The woodland Center, at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Arthur Rank Hospice or The Hunts Community Cancer Network. Donations can be made at the funeral via donation box or online at the link. michael-roger-booth.muchloved.com. All enquires c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001.

Philip Paul USHER

Philip Paul Usher of Eynesbury, St Neots, suddenly passed away at home on Monday 24th November 2025, aged 79 years. Brother to David and Richard and Sister-in-Law to Linda. Philip’s funeral ceremony will take place at Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots on Monday 22nd December at 10:00am. Family flowers only. All enquires c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots, PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001.

Ruth Elizabeth PARSONS

Ruth Elizabeth Parsons of St Neots passed away on 9th November 2025 aged 91 years. Ruth’s funeral service will take place on Thursday 4th December 2025 in St Mary’s Church St Neots at 12:00noon. Donations in Ruth’s memory can be made on the day to St Mary’s church or made online to Shelter at ruth-parsons.muchloved.com. All enquires c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire PE19 2BX Telephone: 01480 471001.