Current Funerals
These are the current funerals that we are arranging. Click on a name to see the funeral arrangements.
Frank Henry MAIL
Frank passed away peacefully on Monday 12th October 2026, aged 81 years.
Beloved husband to Sue, loving dad to Helen, Andrew, Julie, Susie and Scott. A very much loved grandad, gramps, grandpops and great grandad.
Frank will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium on Thursday 5th November at 9:30am.
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
Kathleen BELL
Kath passed away peacefully at home, on Tuesday 29th September 2026, aged 64 years.
Beloved wife of Norman, a dear mother, mother-in-law and grandmother, Kath will be missed and remembered by all her family and friends.
A service will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium on Tuesday 3rd November at 10:00am
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given at the service for Cancer Research UK and The Alzheimer’s Society.
Donations may also be given online at www.rydefunerals.co.uk/donations
All enquiries Tel: 01773 822059
Sheila WALTERS
Sheila passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday 3rd October 2026, aged 90 years.
A dear mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother, Sheila will be missed and remembered by all her family and friends.
A service will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium on Monday 26th October at 1:00pm.
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
June Eileen GRANT
June passed away peacefully in Belper,
on Tuesday 1st September 2026, aged 98 years.
A much-loved mother, mother-in-law, step-grandmother and aunt, June
will be missed and remembered by all her family and friends.
A service to remember June will be held at Amber Valley Crematorium
on Wednesday 21st October at 12:00 noon.
Flowers in tribute may be sent and donations
on behalf of June to the British Heart Foundation
may be given in person at the service.
Donations may also be given online at www.rydefunerals.co.uk/donations
All enquiries Tel: 01773 822059
David SHEARD
David passed away suddenly but peacefully, on Saturday 12th September 2026, aged 83 years.
Beloved husband of Eveline and much-loved father to Robert and Helen.
David will be greatly missed and always remembered by all his family and friends.
A service will be held at Amber Valley Crematorium, Swanwick on Tuesday 13th October at 12:00 noon.
Flowers may be sent c/o Thomas Ryde and Son. If preferred, donations in lieu may be given at the service for RSPB.
Donations may also be given online at www.rydefunerals.co.uk/donations
All enquiries Tel: 01773 822059
Nick HUGHES
Nick passed away on Saturday 29th August 2026, aged 66 years.
Beloved brother to Anne, Janice, Gill, Terry and Pat.
Nick will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
A service will be held at Amber Valley Crematorium
on Thursday 1st October 2026 at 1:00pm.
Family flowers only.
Donations in lieu may be given at the service for Re-Think.
Donations may also be given online at www.rydefunerals.co.uk/donations
All enquiries Tel: 01773 822059
Barry WOOD
Of Alvaston, Derby. Passed away peacefully at home on 3rd September 2026, aged 88 years.
A loving husband to the late Mavis, mum to Sharron, Andrew and Rachel. Mother-in-law to Wayne and Emma. Nanna to Tom and the late James.
Barry’s funeral service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium on Thursday 8th October in the Main Chapel at 11am.
Family flowers only please, but a donation in Barry's memory will go to support the work of the Royal British Legion. These may be made at the service, online at rydefunerals.co.uk/donations or be sent c/o Thomas Ryde & Son, Belper.
You are thanked for your kindness.
Further Enquiries to Thomas Ryde & Son, 35 Bridge Street, Belper, DE56 1AY, 01773 822059.
Haydon George William LESTER
Haydon passed away peacefully at Royal Derby Hospital on Wednesday 9th of September 2026, aged 88. Beloved husband of Judy and much loved father to Jane and Caroline, grandad to Ben and Abi and great grandad to Oliver, also dear father-in-law to Mark. Funeral service to be held at St Johns Church Hazelwood on Wednesday 30th of September at 11am. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given at the service for the Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Rutland Air Ambulance. Donations may also be given online at www.rydefunerals.co.uk/donations. All enquiries tel.01773 822059
Alan JEPHSON
Alan passed away suddenly on Saturday 5th September 2026, aged 77 years.
Beloved Dad to Amanda, Chris and Ian, a much-loved Grandad to Lewis, Abbie, Emma, Niamh, Isla and Isaac. Father in law to Sarah, Caren and Kieran, and
brother, uncle and brother in law.
Alan will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
A service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium (Main Chapel)
on Wednesday 7th October 2026 at 11:00am.
Family flowers only.
Donations in lieu may be given at the service The British Heart Foundation
Donations may also be given online at www.rydefunerals.co.uk/donations
All enquiries Tel: 01773 822059
Ann HARRISON
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 THELWELL
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
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Testimonials
What our families say
“We would like to thank the team, the celebrant for the beautiful service and funeral procession of our dear Mum and Mama, Violet. We were all treated with respect and compassion. Once again, thank you.”
Testimonials
What our families say
“We would like to thank the team, the celebrant for the beautiful service and funeral procession of our dear Mum and Mama, Violet. We were all treated with respect and compassion. Once again, thank you.”