Current Funerals

Ann passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side, on Sunday 23rd August 2026, aged 70 years. Beloved wife of Roy and much-loved mum to Chris and Helen. Ann will be dearly missed and always remembered by all her family and friends. A service for Ann will be held at St. Michael's Church, Holbrook on Thursday 17th September at 10:00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given at the service for Cancer Research UK. Donations may also be given online at www.rydefunerals.co.uk/donations. All enquiries Tel; 01773 822059.

Elaine passed away peacefully on Sunday 2nd August 2026, aged 77 years. A beloved mum, grandmother, and friend, Elaine will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held at St Paul’s church, Quarndon on Friday 25th September at 10:30am, followed by committal at Markeaton Crematorium, Round Chapel at 11:30. No flowers please by request of the family. Donations in lieu may be given at the service for Cancer Research UK. Donations may also be given online at www.rydefunerals.co.uk/donations. All enquiries Tel: 01773 822059

Henry, known to all as Harry, passed away peacefully at home, in Alderwasley, on Friday 10th July 2026, aged 99 years. Beloved husband of the late Sheila, loving father of Nick, Andrew and Tim, proud grandad of Robert and Richard, a much-loved father-in-law, and a friend to many. Harry will be remembered and missed by all who knew him. A service for Harry will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd September at 3:00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given at the service for The Opthalmology Department at Royal Derby Hospital. Donations may also be given online at www.rydefunerals.co.uk/donations All enquiries Tel: 01773 822059

Passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on Sunday 19th July 2026, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late George, much loved Mum to Caroline and Christopher, Mama to Sean, Siobhan, Tara, Louise, Chantelle, Thomas, James and the late Patrick, Great Mama to Josh, Cory, Freddie, Amelia, Jessica, Connie, Kailem, Brandon, Charlotte, Lewis, Bella, Lincoln and the late Kai, and Great Great Mama to Lillie-Mae. Maureen was immensely proud of her family and she will be missed and remembered by all. A service for Maureen will be held at St Peter's Church, Belper at 11:00 on Friday 21st August, followed by a committal service at Markeaton Crematorium (Main Chapel). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu will be collected at the service for the Belper District Community First Responders All enquiries Tel: 01773 822059

Patricia Edmunds, known to all as Jo or Josie, passed away on Monday 29th June 2026, aged 82 years. Beloved wife and soulmate of the late Keith and a much-loved mother and best friend to Kate. Josie will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A service will be held at Christ Church Belper on Friday 14th August at 12:30pm followed by interment at Belper Cemetery at 13:30 and a wake at The Grapes in Belper. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given at the service for Angels Small Paws Dog Rescue. Donations may also be given online at www.rydefunerals.co.uk/donations All enquiries Tel: 01773 822059

John Gordon Bright (known to all as Gordon). Proud President of the Dalesmen Male Voice Choir. Gordon passed away peacefully on Wednesday 15th July 2026, at Holbrook Hall Care Home, aged 95 years. Beloved husband of Pat and much-loved stepfather to Christine and David. Gordon will be greatly missed and always remembered by all his family and friends. A service will be held at Amber Valley Crematorium, Swanwick on Wednesday 12th August at 2:00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given at the service for the Alzheimer’s Society. Donations may also be given online at www.rydefunerals.co.uk/donations All enquiries Tel: 01773 822059