Death notices and funeral announcements from Cambridgeshire this week
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
of Ashdon; Passed away at Addenbrookes Hospital with Andrea by her side on Saturday 24th January 2026, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Tony, devoted Mum to Andrea & Rob and Julian & Sangwan, and dear Nana to Alexander and Catharina. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral Service at All Saints Church, Ashdon on Wednesday 25th February 2026 at 2.15pm followed by Interment in Ashdon Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if wished donations made payable to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance may be sent c/o H. J. Paintin Ltd, 43 High Street, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4HS.
of Girton. Beloved wife of Tony, passed peacefully to rest in Addenbrooke’s Hospital on Friday 30th January 2026 aged 87 years. Funeral service to be held on Thursday 5th March, St Andrew’s Church, Girton at 12noon followed by committal at Cambridge City Crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to Richard Stebbings Funeral Service Ltd, Kendal House, Cambridge Road, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9YS Tel 01223 232309
Passed away peacefully at Arthur Rank Hospice. Much loved Wife of the late Francis Clegg, Mum and Grandma to Sophie and Charlie. Funeral service to take place at Cambridge City Crematorium, East Chapel on Wednesday 25th February 2026 at 10:30am. Bright colours are warmly welcomed. Flowers are welcomed and donations if desired, may be made to Arthur Rank Hospice via Sue’s In Memory Page at www.peasgoodandskeates.co.uk or sent c/o Peasgood & Skeates 164 Histon Road, Cambridge, 01223 791060
(Teresa) Peacefully at Fitzwilliam House, Cottenham on Monday 19th January 2026, Aged 89 years. Wife of the late Keith, much loved mother of Tom, grandmother to Holly and Adam. Funeral service to be held at Cambridge City Crematorium East Chapel on Monday 2nd March at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be made at the service for Addenbrookes Charitable Trust.
Died peacefully, 18th January. Former chemistry lecturer, University of Huddersfield. Beloved husband of Margaret, loving dad to Karen, Richard and Sue, father-in-law to Craig, Sam, and the late Matt, proud grandad to Ellie, Matthew and Thomas. Private funeral.
Of Cherry Hinton, Cambridge. Passed away on Monday 26th January 2026 at home, aged 74 Years. Devoted wife to Jack Soares Dearly loved mother to Marco and John. Treasured grandmother to Jasmine, Ellie, Bethany, Amelia and Alberto. Maria shall be deeply missed by all. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday 17th February at Cambridge City Crematorium, East Chapel at 2:30pm. Donations, if desired, to the benefit of Blue Cross and Dementia UK may be made at the service or online via Maria’s personal InMemory page at www.peasgoodandskeates.co.uk All other enquiries to 617 Newmarket Road Cambridge CB5 8PA Tel: 01223 415255
(Mo) Of Cherry Hinton, sadly passed away after a short illness on Saturday 31st January 2026, surrounded by his loving family, aged 86. Funeral service to be held at the Gurdwara Temple, Arbury Road on Monday 23rd February at 11.30am, followed by cremation at Cambridge Crematorium west chapel at 1.15pm. No flowers by request. Donations may be made at the service for Arthur Rank Hospice Charities. Enquiries c/o Weyman Funeral Service, 26, Abbey Walk, Cambridge CB1 2QJ
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(Tan) of Wicken. Passed away on Wednesday 28th January aged 53 Years. Dearly loved Brother to Githa Treasured Stepfather to Mark, Jodie, Tanya & Kelly Tan shall be deeply missed by all. Funeral service to be held on Thursday 26th February at Cambridge Crematorium, West Chapel at 10:15 am Please dress as you wish Donations, if desired, to the benefit of Samaritans may be made at the service or online via Tan’s In-memory page at www.peasgoodandskeates.co.uk Following the service you are welcome to join The family for refreshments at The Waterman pub on Chesterton Road All other enquiries to Peasgood & Skeates 164 Histon Road, Cambridge, CB4 3JP
86, of Longthorpe, Peterborough, passed away peacefully on 28th January 2026. Hazel was born on 8th July 1939 in Surrey, growing up in New Malden. Following her marriage to Peter she had two children and took on roles at the Sunday School at Epsom Methodist Church. After moving to Bookham in 1975 she became heavily involved in 1st Bookham Scout Group, taking on many roles before moving to be Secretary for Leatherhead Scout District. She is survived by her husband, two children, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She will be remembered for her kind and caring nature, looking to help others and her yummy cooking. The Service will be held at Peterborough Crematorium on 2nd March 2026 at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to CROPS (Christian Options in Peterborough Schools), an organisation Hazel held close to her heart. https://rememberinghazel.wordpress.com/
Funeral on Thursday 12th February 2026 at 10:30am in Cambridge Crematorium, East Chapel. Family flowers only. Any donations to Cancer Research. Please join us after the service at Orchard Park Community Centre, Central Avenue, Cambridge, CB4 2EZ.
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.