Kevin Mullarkey was a dear uncle and friend to many(Image: Funeral Notices / Derby Telegraph)

Former Aitons employee in Derby Telegraph funeral notices this weekend

Our thoughts are with the friends and family of those who have died recently

by · Derbyshire Live

Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long-standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published in our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk - the UK’s number one site for death notices and memoriams. Every notice remains online forever providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs and make donations in memory.

Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, click here.

Kevin Patrick MULLARKEY

Originally from Castlerock, Aclare, Tubbercurry, Sligo, Ireland Passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday 27th March 2024, aged 87 years. Dear uncle and friend to many. A long term employee at Aitons, Derby. Funeral service to be held at Holy Spirit RC Church, Redwood Road, Sinfin, Derby, DE24 9LA on Friday 3rd May 2024 at 2.00pm, followed by the committal at Trent Valley Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for the British Heart Foundation. These can be made online at www.georgesimnett.co.uk or given at the service. All enquiries to George Simnett Family Funeral Director Walker House, 65 High Street, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6TB Tel: 01332 690211.

Henry MARTIN

Sadly passed away on the 21st March 2024 aged 96 years. Husband of the late Iris, a dear brother, brother in law, uncle, great uncle and a dear friend to many who will be sadly missed by all. A funeral service will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium on Tuesday 16th April at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only please but if desired donations are welcome to support Ward 2 at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, London Road, and may be placed in the donation box at the end of the service. All enquiries to Central Coop Chaddesden. Tel 01332 281442.

Jean Elizabeth MCCANN

Of Doveridge. Passed away peacefully on the 1st April 2024. Aged 62 years. Loving Mother to Will and Georgina. Cherished Wife, Daughter, Sister, Auntie and Friend. Funeral Service at St Mary's Parish Church, Uttoxeter on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 at 1.30pm. Followed by a private family burial at St Cuthbert's Church, Doveridge. Family flowers only, any donations gratefully received will be given to St Giles Hospice, Pancreatic Cancer UK and Dogs Trust. A Slater & Sons, 66a High Street, Uttoxeter, ST14 7JD info@aslaterandsons.co.uk www.aslaterandsons.co.uk

Norman MITCHELL

of Mayfield Passed away peacefully on the 29th March 2024 aged 83 years. Beloved Husband of Gill. Loving Father to Stephen and Adam. A dear Grandad and friend. Sadly missed. Funeral Service and Cremation Markeaton Crematorium, Derby on Monday 22nd April 2024 at 12.30pm in the main chapel. Family flowers only, any donations gratefully received will be given to The Macmillan Unit, The Royal Derby Hospital and The RNLI c/o A Slater & Sons 37-39 Compton, Ashbourne DE6 1BX 01335 345120 www.aslaterandsons.co.uk

Cyril George NEWCOMB

Passed away at Abbey Court Care Home on 1st April 2024 aged 83 years after a long illness borne with dignity, courage and humour. A much loved and very loving husband, father and grandfather. His funeral service will be held in the Main Chapel at Markeaton Crematorium at 12.30pm on Tuesday 16th April. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the RNLI and Royal British Legion can be left at the service. Tel: 01332 345268

Allen PARDNER

In loving memory of Allen Pardner, born Ripley 3rd February 1944. We are saddened to announce his passing on 24th March 2024 at his home in Mickleover, surrounded by his loved ones after a battle with cancer. He will be dearly missed by Elaine, his wife of 57 years, his daughters Lisa and Janet and his son Wayne and their families, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many loving sisters and brothers in law. The family would like to invite friends to the funeral to be held at Markeaton Crematorium, Main Chapel on Tuesday 16th April 2024 at 11am. Allen wished for family flowers only, with donations to Cancer Research. A single flower with a message is welcomed. Further enquiries to Central Co-op Funeralcare, Mickleover. TEL: 01332 517301 Email: mickleover.funeral@centralengland.coop

Elaine Ann POULTER (née Nadin)

(née Nadin) Of Spondon Elaine passed away peacefully at The Royal Derby Hospital on Friday 29th March 2024, aged 65 years. A much loved mum, nanny, sister, auntie, mother in law and friend to many who will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at St Werburghs Church, Spondon on Monday 22nd April 2024 at 1.15pm followed by a service of committal at Trent Valley Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired are invited for St Werburghs Church, Spondon. These can be made online at www.georgesimnett.co.uk or may be given be at the service. To reflect Elaine's personality, please wear bright colours. All enquiries to George Simnett Family Funeral Directors Williams House, 77 Sitwell Street, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7FH Tel 01332 661195.

Steven John POUNTAIN

Passed away on the 19th March 2024. Funeral Service to be held at Mansfield Crematorium on the 19th April at 3pm. For further information please contact Lovedays Solicitors on 01629 56660 quoting reference 13506

Carol Ann STANLEY (née Wright)

(née Wright) Passed away at home, in the arms of her family on Saturday 23rd March 2024, aged 78 years. Much loved wife of Barry, cherished mum of Lynda and Michelle, nan to Grant, Abby, Shannon and Christian and big nanna to Hallie, Sienna and George. Mother in law to Kevin and Bernard and a loved and respected sister, sister in law and aunt. Funeral service to be held at St Peter's Church, Chellaston on Monday 22nd April 2024 at 10.00am followed by the interment at Nottingham Road Cemetery. The family would like to thank all staff on wards 409, 403 and the High Dependency Unit, the fantastic ladies from CareLink's, the nurses from Treetops Hospice and Marie Curie who provided night-time support, and the district nurse team, especially Sam, for their care of Carol and their guidance and support for her family. Donations are invited for Treetops Hospice Care. These can be made online at www.georgesimnett.co.uk or may be given at the service. Flowers and all enquiries to George Simnett Family Funeral Directors Walker House, 65 High Street, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6TB Tel: 01332 690211.

Michael Roy (Mick) STORER

(Mick) Sadly and bravely on 25th February 2024 Mick lost his fight for life following a short illness, bravely borne. His interment will be held at Dale Hill Natural Burial Ground, Dale Road, Ockbrook at 10.30 on Friday 3rd May. All friends welcome to attend.

Francis Lawrence TAYLOR

Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 30th March 2024, aged 91 years. Much loved father to Christopher, Richard and Simon. Beloved husband to the late Irena. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Christopher Colin (Colin) THOMAS

(Colin) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Colin Thomas on Monday 18th March 2024. Colin passed away peacefully at his home in Eaton Park with his daughters by his side. Dearly loved husband of Esme, cherished dad of Diane, Jill and Jacqueline, dear father in law of Dave, Mark and Tony, much loved grandad of Emma, Christopher, Gareth, Sarah, Craig and the late David, cherished great grandad, loving brother of Anthony and a dear brother in law, uncle and cousin. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday 17th April 2024 at Carmountside Crematorium at 1pm. Would relatives and friends please accept this intimation and kindly meet at Carmountside. Family flowers only please. Donations to the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Donations and enquiries to: Williamson Brothers Family Funeral Directors, Birch House, Birches Head Road, Hanley, ST1 6LH. Tel. 01782 212880.

Michael John (Mick) TILLSON

(Mick) Michael John Tillson of Chaddesden passed away suddenly at Abbey Court Nursing Home on Tuesday 13th February 2024 aged 76 years. Much loved Brother and Uncle. Always love and sadly missed. The funeral service will be held at Nottingham Road Cemetery Chapel on Wednesday 17th April 2024 at 11:00am and followed by an interment at 11:30am at Nottingham Road Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Central Coop Funeral Care 73 Normanton Road Derby DE1 2GH 01332 344070

Arthur Richard (Richard) TURNER

(Richard) After a long illness patiently borne with great courage and dignity passed away peacefully at Royal Derby Hospital on 27th March 2024. Aged 79 years. Beloved husband to Susan, much loved brother of Ann & by his brothers & sisters in law, nephews & nieces & best friend Stan. Richard will be sadly missed by friends and neighbours, his fellow Archers at DAC and by all who knew him. A Funeral Service will take place at Markeaton Crematorium Main Chapel on Wednesday 24th April at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please. But if wished Donations in memory of Richard to Mesothelioma UK can be left at the service or via Richard's tribute page at www.wathalls.co.uk Enquiries to Wathall's 01332 504026

George Geoffrey (Geoff) WILSON

(Geoff) of Allestree Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on 5th April 2024 aged 97 years. Geoff was the beloved husband of the late Lily, dearly loved Dad of Karen, father in law of Max. Much loved Grandad of Simon, Chloe, Andrew and Becky. Great Grandad of Alfie, Roman and Belle. He was a great friend to Ken and many others. Geoff's funeral service will take place at Markeaton Crematorium (Main Chapel) on Friday 26th April at 12.30pm Flowers are welcome or donations in lieu for the Royal British Legion may be given at the service or online. Further enquiries to:- J Barlow and Family Funeral Service 41 Park Farm Centre Park Farm Drive Allestree 01332 409182 www.jbarlowfuneralservice.co.uk

To add your own tributes to the loved ones from our area, or to publish a notice for your loved one, visit funeral-notices.co.uk. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.