Funeral announcements

Eric Walter Wootten of Pidley sadly passed away on Saturday 24th July 2021, aged 94 years. The dearly beloved son of James and Gladys, brother to Stanley, Frank and Betty and uncle to Anita, he will be greatly missed by his family and those who knew him. A keen gardener and cricketer, Eric was well known and respected in the village of Pidley and contributed greatly to the church and community for many years. Eric’s funeral service will take place at All Saints Church, Pidley on Tuesday 10th August 2021 at 12 noon, followed by burial in All Saints Churchyard. Flowers are most welcome and may be sent c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, 10 – 10A Princes Street, Huntingdon PE29 3PA. Tel (01480) 412938

Colin Anthony Todd Suddenly but peacefully fell fast asleep on Saturday 17th July 2021, aged 72 years. Much loved husband to Kathleen, loving dad to Karen, Paula and Chris. Beloved grandad to Meghan, Caitlin, Beck, Rob and Jack, and much loved great grandad to Elliott and Emily. You were one in a million, we will miss you so much xx. A private funeral will be held at Bedford Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in Colin’s memory can be made payable to NWANHSFT Hinchingbrooke Hospital (Woodlands Centre) and sent c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001.

Robert James Henry Wilcox of Whittlesey passed away at home on 29th June 2021, aged 84 years. Bob’s funeral ceremony takes place in the west chapel at Cambridge Crematorium on Friday 23rd July at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in Bob’s memory are for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice and may be made via bobwilcox.muchloved.com – all enquiries please c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Cemas House, New Road, St Ives PE27 5BG. Tel (01480) 573080

Christine Shardlow passed away on 29th June 2021, aged 81 years. Devoted wife of the late John. Much loved mother to Tim and Jonathan and mother-in-law to Donna and Lynn. Christine will be forever loved and missed by her family, Pat and Peter, Yvonne and Peter and all who knew her. Due to current restrictions a private service will take place at Bedford Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in Christine’s memory can be made payable to Sue Ryder, St John’s Hospice Moggerhanger and sent c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001.

James Leonard Beale (Jim) sadly passed away on Sunday 2nd May 2021. He was a beloved husband to Paula, devoted dad to Gary and Janine and much-loved grandad to James, Kieran and Liam. Due to current restrictions a private service will be held at Cambridge Crematorium. Donations, if desired can be made payable to Alzheimer’s Society and sent c/o Kingfisher Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX (01480) 471001.