Grandad who 'lived life to the fullest' among 10 Nottinghamshire funeral notices and tributes
Announcing the death of a loved one in local news media is a long-standing tradition, with every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appearing on funeral-notices.co.uk - the UK's No 1 site for death notices. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have died, click here.
Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
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Helen Victoria (Lulu) Ansell (Hardern)
(Hardern) (Lulu) We are very sad to announce the passing of Helen Ansell, beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother, who passed away peacefully in her sleep on the 26th July 2025. Helen grew up in Wrinehill, Staffordshire and lived most of her life around Nantwich, working in several local businesses; before moving to Nottingham and then Gloucestershire in her later years.
After retirement she kept herself healthy with a daily swim, and enjoyed spending her free time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her three children and ten grandchildren. The funeral will be at Memorial Woodlands, Bristol at 10am on 26th August 2025
Marjorie Blankley
Marjorie Blankley passed away peacefully on 21st July 2025 at the age of 97. Courageous to the end despite her failing health. A lovely Mum, Grandmother and Great grandmother who will be forever in our thoughts.
A memorial service to celebrate Marjorie's life will be held in Hereford on 2nd September 2025 and those wishing to attend are most welcome. RSVP Love always from all the family, Son David with partner Marte, Grand kids, Emma, Jack and Iben, Great grandchildren Enzo and Azura.
Margaret (Peggy) Cooke (Rose)
(Rose) Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on 11 July 2025 aged 85 years. Wife of the late William Stanley, mum to Stuart and Alison and loved grandma and great-grandma. Service at Bramcote Crematorium Reflection Chapel, Friday 29th August at 10.30am.
Donations welcome in memory of Peggy for RSPB and Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis on the day or via Co-op Funeralcare, 134 Main St, Bulwell, Nottingham NG68ET. Tel: 0115 672 2126
Marina Myers
Sadly passed away on 30th July aged 90. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday 13th August at Wilford Hill Crematorium at 10.30am. Donations can be made in loving memory of Marina to Dementia UK. Baguley Brothers Funeral Service 500 Mansfield Road Sherwood Nottingham NG5 2FB Tel. 0115 9605197
Graham PROCTOR
Passed away on Tuesday 10th June 2025, aged 73 years. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday 12th August at Wilford Hill Crematorium at 12.00pm. Donations in memory of Graham for Cancer Research UK will be gratefully received on the day, may be given online or sent to A.W. Lymn Middleton House 130 Main Street Bulwell NG6 8ET 0115 979 4944 www.lymn.co.uk
Myrtle Mary Read (Nee Mclaughlin)
(Nee Mclaughlin) Peacefully on 29th July 2025, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Graham, mother of Janine, grandma of Greg, Harry and Emily and mother-in-law of Richard. The funeral service will take place at Stonefall Crematorium, Harrogate on Thursday 14th August 2025 at 11:40am.
Donations in lieu of flowers for: The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease, on-line via www.leedshospitalscharity.org.uk/Appeal/mnd-centre-appeal. Enquiries to G.E. Hartley & Son, Wetherby. Tel: 01937 588888.
Charles William (Bill) Russell
(Bill) It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather on 22nd July 2025. Bill lived life to the fullest and was out having lunch with his wife, Jill and daughter, Kate the day before his passing.
The funeral will be held on Thursday 21st August 2025 at 2pm at Gedling Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations to Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance.
Gavin Patrick Walker
Passed away on 10th July 2025 at home suddenly and unexpectedly. Much loved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and nephew who will be greatly missed. Following a private family cremation there will be a Service of Thanksgiving in St Peter's Church, Church Street, Ruddington, Nottingham, NG11 6HA on Thursday 28th August at 2.30pm.
Everyone is welcome. Family flowers only please and donations if desired to Ruddington Village Museum which may be sent care of Albert Oliver & Sons 45 Easthorpe Street Ruddington NG11 6LB 0115 921 1075 www.lymn.co.uk
Brenda Ward
of Hucknall Passed away peacefully at home in Hucknall on 29th July 2025, aged 91. Beloved wife of the late Geoff. Loving mum of Vanessa and Kevin, Gail and Andrew, Graham and Carolyn and Kim and Paul.
A devoted mamma to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service to take place at 11am on Tuesday, 12th August 2025 at West Hucknall Baptist Church, Ruffs Drive, Hucknall. Interment to follow at the churchyard of St Michael's, Linby. The family request family flowers only.
Those wishing to make a donation in Brenda's memory may do so at the service or by post to: Graham Ward Funeral Service, 9 Portland Road, Hucknall NG15 7SL. Donations will be divided between charities chosen by the family. Graham Ward Funeral Service 9 Portland Road Hucknall, Nottingham NG15 7SL Tel: 0115 9632211
Kevin Wilkinson
Kevin Wilkinson died at home 1st of January 2025, any relatives wishing to contact other relatives please email wilkinson126@btinternet.com.
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
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