Melvin Colebourne died peacefully on October 6(Image: Supplied)

Cherished grandad in Derby Telegraph funeral notices this weekend

Our thoughts go to all those who have lost a loved one

by · Derbyshire Live

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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week:

Melvin COLEBOURNE

Passed away peacefully on the 6th October 2024 aged 80 years. Much loved husband to Kathryn. Dearest dad to Amy, cherished grandad to Owen, Thomas and Alice. Father-in-law to James. Brother to Ken, Kevin and Wendy and the late Brian. Beloved brother-in-law and uncle. He will be so greatly missed by all who knew him. Private burial followed by a funeral service at St Clement's Church Horsley on Wednesday 23rd October 1pm. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations to Ward 2 Florence Nightingale Community Hospital can be left at the service or via www.wathalls.co.uk

Cynthia Elaine ALEX-EYITENE

With deep sorrow but total submission to the will of God Almighty, the Families of Brown and Alex-Eyitene painfully announce the glorious home call of their beloved Daughter, Wife, Mother, Sister and Aunt Mrs Cynthia Alex-Eyitene (nee Brown) who passed away 6th October 2024. Loving wife to Kwame and mother to Oghenekevwede, Zindziswa, Xoya and Erhimeyoma. We will carry you in our hearts forever.

Funeral will be held at Assemblies of the First born Church, London Road, Derby, DE1 2QS on Friday 1st November 2024 at 10:30am Followed by burial at Nottingham Road Cemetery, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6FN at 13:00pm Further enquiries to Fellows Funeral Directors Ltd, 156 Station Road, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9FL, Tel: 01332 511119.

Roberts (Bob) ARCHER

Bob Bob, of Kilburn. Passed away 4th October 2024, aged 81 Years. A loving Husband, Dad and Friend to many. Bob's funeral service is to be held Friday 25th October 2024 Amber Valley Crematorium, Swanwick at 2:00 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations at the service, are being taken for East Kent Bus Company. A celebration of life will follow at Morley Hayes.

Janet May BARNES

Passed away peacefully at Ashby Court Care Home on Thursday 26th September 2024 aged 84 years. Wife of the late Bryan, loving mum of Carole, Lynda, Julie and Andrew, mother-in-law to Paul, Martyn, Steve and June. Precious nan, great nan and great, great nan. The funeral service will be held at Bretby Crematorium, Cedar service room, on Friday 25th October at 11:15am. No black to be worn. No flowers by request please. Donations in memory of Janet are gratefully appreciated for St Giles Hospice and Air Ambulance and may be placed in the donation box as you leave the service. All enquires please to: Co-operative Funeralcare, 8 Borough Road, Burton on Trent, DE14 2DF. Tel: 01283 568431

John Dennis (of Broadway, Derby) BATCHELOR

(of Broadway, Derby) Passed away suddenly, at home, on Monday 30th September 2024, aged 87 years. Long term partner of Patricia, father to Claire-Louise, Dominique and Rashelle. Father in law to Darren, Abi and Tom, grandfather to Ellie, Alice and Molly, brother to Doreen and the late Dennis. A service for John will be held at Markeaton Crematorium (Main Chapel) on Friday 1st November at 11:00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given at the service for Age UK. All enquiries to Central Co-op Funeral, Allestree Tel: 01332 550033

Paul CALVERT

Paul, of Marpool Passed away 29th August 2024, aged 71 years. Paul's service will be held Friday 18th October 2024 Amber Valley Crematorium at 9:30 am.

Ann Elizabeth CAVE

Passed away peacefully at home on 8th October 2024, aged 79 years. Reunited with her beloved husband Tony, loving mum of Sarah and Nick, mother-in-law of Dave and Mick, nanna to Adam, Becky, Michael and Stephen and a great-nanna to Arlo. A very dear and loving friend for over 40 years to Margaret. Ann will be so greatly missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Markeaton Crematorium, Main Chapel on Friday 1st November at 12:30pm. Family flowers only please, if desired donations for Treetops Hospice Trust may be left at the service or given online at www.wathalls.co.uk All enquiries to Wathall's Tel: 01332 986770.

Robert Philip (of Derby) CHADWICK

(of Derby) Passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at Royal Derby Hospital on Thursday 19th September 2024, aged 75 years. Beloved partner of Marie, Uncle to Darren, Wendy, Sharon and Lee, best friend of Kenny. Robert will be dearly missed by all who knew him. A service for Robert will be held at St Paul's Church, Quarndon at 2:30pm on Tuesday 29th October, followed by burial in the Churchyard. Floral tributes are welcome. If preferred, donations in lieu may be given at the service for The Stroke Association. All enquiries to Central Co-op Funeral, Allestree Tel: 01332 550033

Keith Edward ADAMS

Keith passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday 3rd October 2024 aged 73 years. A service to celebrate Keith's life will be held at Belper Baptist Church, Bridge Street, Belper on Monday 28th October 2024 at 3:00pm. Donations made in loving memory of Keith will support the work of Hope For Belper, these maybe made at the service online at rydefunerals.co.uk/donations or be sent c/o Thomas Ryde & Son, 35 Bridge Street, Belper, DE56 1AY. Tel: 01773 822059. Keith's family thank you for your support at this difficult time.

Keith Adams died peacefully at home on October 3

Ray CHICK

Passed away peacefully at the Royal Derby Hospital on Friday 4th October 2024. A dearly loved mum, grandma, partner and a friend to many. A funeral service will be held at St Peter's Church, Littleover on Tuesday 29th October at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired will support the Alzheimer's Society or the Macmillan Cancer Support which maybe left at the service or via Ray's tribute page www.wathalls.co.uk All enquiries to Wathall's 01332 974221

Anthony Alan (Tony) CLEAVER

(Tony) Devoted husband to the late Sue, passed away on 9th October 2024, aged 81, at Royal Manor Nursing Home, Uttoxeter New Road, Derby. Dad to Mark, Tracey, Gavin and Antonella; Poppy to Jaryd, Sharnia, Matt, Ethan; a brother, uncle, nephew and friend to many. Lastly he was 25 years at Abbey Taxis in Midland Road, Derby; previously at Carriage & Wagon in Litchurch Lane, Derby; before that a pupil at Gayton Avenue "football academy" and Littleover School; Derby born and bred. His funeral will be held at Markeaton Crematorium (Round Chapel) on Monday 21st October 2024; beginning 8:30am. All are welcome, friends, family and former passengers. He will be sorely missed but well celebrated, with smiles and laughter. #PoppyLivesOn

Thomas Rupert (Tommy) COXON

(Tommy) Of Kirk Langley, passed away peacefully on 4th October 2024, aged 88 years at Wheathills Residential Home, Kirk Langley. Beloved husband of the late Gwendoline and a friend to many. Funeral Wednesday 30th October, service and interment at All Saints Church, Brailsford at 10.30am. Donations if desired are for Just For Dogs (Charity number 1064905). Enquiries to W. Jones & Son Funeral Directors Telephone: 01335 360319

Thomas Rupert (Tommy) COXON

(Tommy) Of Kirk Langley, passed away peacefully on 4th October 2024, aged 88 years at Wheathills Residential Home, Kirk Langley. Beloved husband of the late Gwendoline and a friend to many. Funeral Wednesday 30th October, service and interment at All Saints Church, Brailsford at 10.30am. Donations if desired are for Just For Dogs (Charity number 1064905). Enquiries to W. Jones & Son Funeral Directors Telephone: 01335 360319

Barry Eric CROSS

Passed away peacefully on Monday 7th October 2024, aged 80 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will be held All Saints Church, Dale Abbey on Tuesday 29th October at 11.00am followed by burial in Dale Abbey Churchyard. By family request bright colours to be worn. Floral tributes welcome, donations in lieu for the Alzheimer's Society may be given on the day, online or sent to A. W. Lymn Park House 1 Park Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5DA 0115 944 4121 www.lymn.co.uk

Andrew Joseph FAHY

Passed away peacefully at Aspen Court Care Home on 30th September 2024, aged 90 years. Devoted husband of Mary, beloved dad to Antoinette, Paul, Ciaran and Siobhan, a much loved grandad and great grandad. Andrew will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Andrew will be received into St Mary's Catholic Church, Bridgegate DE1 3AU at 6.30pm on Wednesday 23rd October. Funeral Thursday 24th October, Requiem Mass 1.00pm followed by a private committal. Family flowers only please, donations in memory payable to 'Save the children' may be placed in the collection box at the service. All enquiries to Murray's Funeral Directors, 25 Main Street, Findern, DE65 6AG. Tel: 01332 425022 To donate online, light a candle or leave a memory of Andrew, please visit murraysfunerals.co.uk (click on tributes and donations)