Funeral announcements

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.

Valerie KNOWLES

Passed away on 2nd November 2025 at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, aged 87 years. With deep sadness the Knowles family have lost their mother, grandmother and great grandmother after a long illness. Valerie loved Eaton Socon, The Bowls Club and her friends and neighbours. Her wisdom and humour will be greatly missed by all. At the family’s request please wear colourful clothing. Valerie’s funeral ceremony will take place at Bedford Crematorium on Monday 8th December at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations in Valerie’s memory are for Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital and can be made online at valerie-knowles-1938-2025.muchloved.com. All enquiries to Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001.

Frances TAYLOR

Frances Elizabeth Taylor ‘Fran’ of St Neots passed away on 27th October 2025 aged 79 years. Beloved Mum to Creig and Alec, Wife to Keith and Grandmother to many. Fran’s funeral service will take place on 27th November 2025 in Huntingdon Crematorium at 2:30pm. Donations in Fran’s memory are for Marie Curie and can be made online at francestaylor.muchloved.com. All enquires c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire PE19 2BX Telephone: 01480 471001.

John Richard ANDREWS

John Richard Andrews of St. Ives passed away on10th October 2025. Beloved husband to Christine and adored dad to Marian, Mark and loving Grampy to Alex and Emily and latterly, Sarah and Stuart. John’s funeral service will take place at St. Margaret’s Church, Hemingford Abbots on Thursday 20th November 2025 at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, are for RNID and can be made online via Much Loved at john-andrews-1933-2025.muchloved.com, Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, 10-10A Princes Street, Huntingdon PE29 3PA, Tel: 01480 412938

CHRISTINE ELIZABETH COLLISON

Christine Elizabeth COLLISON of Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire passed away peacefully on 1st November 2025, aged 89 years. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of Ron, Jane, Linda, Michael, Krista, Ben, Gen, Tabitha, and Eliza. Christine’s funeral ceremony will take place at Fenstanton United Reform Church on Friday 5th December at 10:30am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, can be made payable to Great Ormond Street Hospital and sent via MuchLoved at christinecollison.muchloved.com

Steve DRAPER

Stephen John Draper ‘Steve’ passed away on 21st October 2025, aged 80 years. Dad of Glenn and Tone, grandad to Megan and great grandad to Florence and Marlow. Steve’s funeral ceremony will take place at Huntingdon Crematorium on Friday 21st November at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in Steve’s memory are for Parkinsons UK and may be sent c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001.

Dr Bernadette Yon-Hin

Bernadette Yon Hin of Offord Cluny, Cambridgeshire, passed away peacefully on 13th October, aged 68 years. Beloved husband to David Cullen and mother to Thomas Cullen. Bernadette’s funeral will take place at St Hugh’s Church in Buckden, Cambridgeshire at 10.45am on 13th November and will be followed by the committal service at 12:00 at Huntingdon Crematorium. The wake and life celebration will begin at 1pm in the reception room at Buckden Towers. Donations if desired are for Macmillan and Bowel Research UK and maybe placed in the box at the funeral, or made online via bernadetteyonhin.muchloved.com. Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, 10-10A Princes Street, Huntingdon PE29 3PA. Tel (01480) 412938.

James Anthony MARTIN

James Martin of St Neots passed away peacefully on Wednesday 15th October 2025 aged 92. The funeral service will take place at Huntingdon Crematorium on Friday 7th November 2025 at 10:45am. Donations are for Bowel cancer UK and Guide Dogs and can be made online at james-anthony-martin.muchloved.com. All enquiries please contact Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001.

Monica Pauline Everdell ‘Pauline’

Pauline Everdell of Hemingford Grey passed away peacefully on 4th October 2025 aged 87. Beloved wife of the late Lance, dearly loved Mum of Warren and Hayley, much loved nana of Danielle, Ryan, Scott, Ben and Chloe and great nana to 4 children. Funeral service at St James Church Hemingford Grey on Friday 7th November 11.30am. Family flowers only but donations please to Alzheimer’s Society, monicaeverdell.muchloved.com. At the family’s request, colourful clothing to be worn.