Flowers and all enquiries to George Simnett Family Funeral Directors Williams House, 77 Sitwell Street, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7FH Tel: 01332 661195.of Ripley. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: T. J. Parry & Family Funeral Directors 188-189 Horninglow Street, Anson Court, Burton upon Trent, DE14 1NG. Funeral service to take place at St Thomas Church, Peartree on Friday 24th April at 11:00am followed by a private committal. All enquiries to George Simnett Family Funeral Directors Walker House, 65 High Street, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6TB Tel: 01332 690211. All enquiries to George Simnett Family Funeral Directors Walker House, 65 High Street, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6TB Tel: 01332 690211.

Source: Daily Mirror April 12, 2026 12:59 UTC