Current Funerals

Janet passed peacefully away at her home in Cromford on 18th August 2026, 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Don and much-loved mum of Lynette and Marcus. A loving and loved mother-in-law, sister, nan and great nan who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Janet’s Funeral Service will be held at St. Mary’s Church, Cromford, on Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations for Marie Curie and Bonsall Wesleyan Reform Church may be given at her funeral, online: www.jepsonfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to ‘Jepson Funerals Ltd’ may be sent to R & K Jepson, Middleton House, 22 Coldwell Street, Wirksworth. DE4 4FB. At Janet’s request, kindly wear a splash of red. Thank you.

Of Bonsall. On 18th August 2026, aged 71 years. A much-loved husband, dad, grandad, brother, and uncle, who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Paul’s Funeral Service will be held at St. James Church, Bonsall on Wednesday 23rd September at 11.00am, prior to interment in Bonsall Cemetery. Donations in Paul’s memory will benefit the community of Bonsall and may be given at his funeral, online: www.jepsonfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to ‘Jepson Funerals Ltd’ may be sent to R & K Jepson, Middleton House, 22 Coldwell Street, Wirksworth. DE4 4FB.

Of Wirksworth. After a short illness Peter passed away peacefully on 17th August 2026, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Anne, much loved father of Carol, Nicola, and Ian, father-in-law of Dave, Steve, and Laura. Grandfather to Danielle, Mia, Gabby, Tare, Will, Jim, Eve, and the late Joseph, and great grandfather to Joshua. He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. Peter’s Funeral Service will be held at St. Mary’s Church, Wirksworth on Thursday 24th September at 11.00am, prior to interment in Steeple Arch Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers will benefit the Farmers Charity, The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. These may be given at the funeral, online:www.jepsonfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to ‘RABI’ may be sent to R & K Jepson, Middleton House, 22 Coldwell Street, Wirksworth. DE4 4FB.

Formerly of Wirksworth. On 25th July 2026 at her home in Shaw, Oldham, aged 90 years. Youngest daughter of the late Lawrence and Frances Brewer, much loved Mum of Yvonne, Gillian and Mark, Nan of Amanda, Gregory, Victoria, Rachel and Marina, and Great Nan of Alexander and Jonathan. She will be greatly missed by her family. Valerie's funeral service will be held at Wellspring Church, Wirksworth on Thursday 20th August at 10.00am, prior to interment in Steeple Arch Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to R & K Jepson, Middleton House, 22 Coldwell Street, Wirksworth, DE4 4FB.

It is with sadness that the family of Angela Wilson announce her passing on 29th June 2026. Much loved and greatly missed by her family and those who knew her. A service to Celebrate Angela’s life will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Middleton on Tuesday 18th August 2026 at 11.00am followed by interment. Please wear a splash of yellow, orange or lilac. Donations in Angela’s memory will benefit Dogs Trust and may be left on the day of the service or online at jepsonfunerals.co.uk/donations/