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 2024. 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 February 2025, aged 71 years. 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

Matthew HALL

Matthew Geoffrey ‘Matt’ Hall 4th November 1976 – 16th December 2024. Matt’s funeral ceremony takes place at Huntingdon Crematorium on Monday 20th January 2025 at 12.00noon. Family flowers only please. Donations for Woodgreen Pets Charity or Engineers Without Borders may be made via matt-hall.muchloved.com

Ian CLARIDGE

of Anglian Engine Services and Great Paxton passed away on 1st December 2024, aged 76 years. Loving husband to Kathryn and loving father to James and Susie and grandad to Lawrence, Felix and Amabel. Ian’s funeral service will take place at Holy Trinity Church, Great Paxton on Monday 23rd December at 1pm. Flowers are welcome, or donations if preferred are for Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust or the British Heart Foundation and may be made online at ianclaridge.muchloved.com<ianclaridge.muchloved.com> All enquiries c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001.

William ‘Bill’ Oliver

of St. Neots, passed away peacefully at home on 23rd November 2024, aged 75 years. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Beloved husband to Elaine, father to David and Paul, grandad and great grandad. The funeral service will take place at St Mary’s Church, Eaton Socon on Tuesday 17th December at 12:30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Macmillan Cancer Support may be made via billoliver.muchloved.com. All enquiries c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001.

Barbara LANCASTER

Barbara Jean Lancaster of Eaton Ford, St Neots, passed away peacefully on 30th November 2024, aged 94 years. A beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Barbara’s funeral service takes place at St Mary’s Parish Church, St Neots on Wednesday 18th December at 1.00pm, followed by interment in St Neots Lawn Cemetery. Floral tributes and all enquiries please c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, Gate Lodge, Cemetery Road, St Neots PE19 2BX. Tel (01480) 471001

Eric BRUTON

of Earith, passed away in Hinchingbrooke Hospital on 18th November 2024, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Carol, father of Fiona, and father-in-law of Robert. Funeral Service at Huntingdon Crematorium on Wednesday 18th December at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Eric for either The Salvation Army or The RNLI may be made online at ericbruton.muchloved.com or sent c/o Kingfisher Independent Funeral Services, 10-10A Princes Street, Huntingdon PE29 3PA. Tel (01480) 412938