Every week we share tributes from family and friends for lost loved ones who have died across Lincolnshire. Each notice will remain online forever, providing a place for people to look back on and remember.
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.
Here are the notices published in the Lincolnshire Echo - from Saturday, May 24, until Friday, May 30, 2025. Our thoughts are with the friends and family of those who have died.
William Arthur (Arthur) Appleyard
(Arthur) Of Coningsby, passed away on 9th May in Manor Care Home, East Kirkby, aged 83 years. Loving Husband of the late Audrey. Much loved Dad of Simon and Paul and a loving Grandad and Great-Grandad. Funeral Service on Thursday 12th June at St Michael's Church Coningsby at 2pm followed by private burial at Coningsby Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations are invited for Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance and Marie Curie c/o Colin Ward Funeral Services, 14 Boston Road, Sleaford, NG34 7ET 01529-300123.
Kathleen (Kath) Brooks
Peacefully passed away 14th May 2025, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Geoff, much loved mum of Linda, devoted grandma of Sarah and Justine. Friend of many. The funeral will take place at St Peter's Church, Bishop Norton, on Wednesday 11th June 2025 at 10:45 am followed by committal at Woodlands Crematorium, Scunthorpe No sympathy cards please, place a plant in your garden in remembrance. Wear bright, flowery clothes Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers will be to Cancer Research and Hibaldstow Surgery, these may be sent to the funeral director c/o J E Thurlby Funeral Director, Ashleigh House, Upton Road, Kexby, Lincolnshire, DN21 5NF 01427 788312
Valerie Kay Dannatt
Passed away peacefully on the 17th May 2025 aged 63 years. Loving Wife of Chris, devoted Mum to Samantha and Amanda and a dear Nan who will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service to be held at St Wilfrids Church, Metheringham on Tuesday 17th June at 11am, followed by burial. Donations in memory of Kay will be gratefully received towards Macmillan. These can be made after the service or online. All enquiries to Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral Services, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QY. Tel 01522 534971
Jeanette Devine
Passed away peacefully at home with her husband Martin by her side. A dearly loved Wife, Mum, Sister, Nan and Friend.
Neil Fleming
Of Lincoln, widower of the late Mary Fleming, passed away peacefully in St Barnabas Hospice on the 13th May 2025 aged 75 years. Loving father to Laura and Ross. Loving grandad to Roxy, Rudi, Jacob and Neve. Funeral service to take place in the West Chapel At Lincoln Crematorium on Friday 13th June at 10:00am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Barnabas Hospice. Donations may be given on the day, or if preferred they can be sent c/o the Funeral Directors. Jonathan Whiting Independent Funeral Directors 1-5 Queen Street Lincoln LN5 8LB Tel: 01522 589942
John David Gladwin
Friday 16th May 2025 Member of Amazing Blondel and darling husband of Lizzie. Funeral service to take place at St German's Church, Ranby on Wednesday 25th June at 2pm. Donations in John's memory will be for BASC & St German's Church, Ranby. They may be left after the service or sent to RH Turner & Son 55-57 North Street, Horncastle, LN9 5DX
Dr Donald Harrison MB CHB
Former GP at North Hykeham, died suddenly but peacefully on May 12th 2025 at Fiskerton in his 90th year. Loving husband, father and grandfather. Funeral service to be held at Lincoln Crematorium at 1pm on Friday June 6th. Followed by refreshments at Lincoln Bomber Command Centre. Family flowers only please. Donations for Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. All enquires to: Lincolnshire Co-op Funeral Services, 11 Proctors Road, Lincoln, LN2 4LA, Telephone: 01522 535800
Margaret Hewerdine
Passed away peacefully on the 18th May 2025, aged 78 years. Dearly loved Wife of the late Mick, loving Mum to Clare and Robert, Mother in Law to Paul and Manda, devoted Grandma to Erin, Keira, Adam, Dominic and Darryl. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service to take place at Lincoln Crematorium on Wednesday 18th June 2025 at 1pm. Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired, to St Barnabas Hospice. All enquiries to Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral Services, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QY Tel 01522 534971
Dora Hought
Sadly, but peacefully passed on 12th May 2025 aged 93. Dearly loved wife of Ron, treasured mum of Yvonne & David, Loving grandma and great grandma. Funeral service at St Thomas' Church, Heighington on Friday 6th June at 12.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Garrett's Charity. All enquiries to Priestley and Cockett Funeral Directors Tel: 01522 520606
Douglas Brian (Brian) Robinson
(Brian) Late teacher at Snapethorpe junior school, the deaf junior school in Leeds, and Peripatetic Teacher to the Hearting Impaired in schools in Lincolnshire. Brian fell gently to sleep on the 16th of May 2025, in the Willows Care Home in Barton-upon-Humber. A town which had been his home for 50+ years. Husband of 68 years to Margaret, Brother to Olga, and Father to Graham and Jane. Would family and friends please meet at St Mary's Church, Barton-upon-Humber on Tuesday the 3rd of June 2025 at 12:30 for service prior to a private committal. Family flowers only please but donations would be gratefully accepted for "Hearing Dogs For Deaf People" c/o Jason Threadgold Funeral Director 27 King Street Barton-upon-Humber DN18 5ER Tel:(01652) 661100
Dennis Sale
Passed away at home aged 87 years. Loving Husband to Stephanie. Caring Father, Grandfather and Great-grandfather. He will be deeply missed. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Barnabas Hospice. All enquiries to Priestley & Cockett Funeral Directors. Lincoln. LN6 7UD. Tel 01522 520606.
Roy Leslie Toulson
Passed away suddenly at home on 3rd May 2025 aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret and wonderful step-dad and grandad to Marie and the late Joyce and their families and dear brother of Ken. Funeral service at St Edith's Church, Anwick. On Monday 2nd June 2025, at 1.00pm, followed by interment. Family flowers only but donations in memory of Roy are for Macular Society. Enquiries to Phillips Funeral Service 69 Station Road, Ruskington. Tel. 01526 832279
Michael Welburn Jnr
It is with deep sadness that we announce the recent loss of Michael Welburn Jnr, aged 47 years. Michael sadly passed away unexpectedly at home, on Saturday 10th May. Beloved son of Mike and Nancy. Devoted father of Charlie-Marie and Alfie, treasured former partner of their mum, Donna. Cherished brother of Chris, Andy and their partners, Kaz and Becca. Special friend of Angelina and family, and a great friend to many. Michael will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A service to celebrate Michael's life will be held at Grimsby Crematorium on Tuesday 17th June at 13:30pm. Family flowers only please, however donations in lieu can be made to Mind in Michael's memory. All enquiries to: Jason Rocks Funeral Services, 307 Laceby Road, Grimsby, DN34 5LP Tel: 01472 562 818