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Independent Family Funeral Directors · Serving Belper, Derbyshire since 1800

Current Funerals

Nick Hughes
Nick passed away on Saturday 29th August 2026, aged 66 years. Beloved brother to Anne, Janice, Gill, Terry and Pat. Nick will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. A service will be held at Amber Valley Crematorium on Thursday 1st October 2026 at 1:00pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given at the service for Re-Think. Donations may also be given online at www.rydefunerals.co.uk/donations All enquiries Tel: 01773 822059
Barry Wood

Of Alvaston, Derby. Passed away peacefully at home on 3rd September 2026, aged 88 years. A loving husband to the late Mavis, mum to Sharron, Andrew and Rachel. Mother-in-law to Wayne and Emma. Nanna to Tom and the late James. Barry’s funeral service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium on Thursday 8th October in the Main Chapel at 11am. Family flowers only please, but a donation in Barry’s memory will go to support the work of the Royal British Legion. These may be made at the service, online at rydefunerals.co.uk/donations or be sent c/o Thomas Ryde & Son, Belper. You are thanked for your kindness. Further Enquiries to Thomas Ryde & Son, 35 Bridge Street, Belper, DE56 1AY, 01773 822059.

Haydon George William Lester

Haydon passed away peacefully at Royal Derby Hospital on Wednesday 9th of September 2026, aged 88. Beloved husband of Judy and much loved father to Jane and Caroline, grandad to Ben and Abi and great grandad to Oliver, also dear father-in-law to Mark. Funeral service to be held at St Johns Church Hazelwood on Wednesday 30th of September at 11am. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given at the service for the Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Rutland Air Ambulance. Donations may also be given online at www.rydefunerals.co.uk/donations. All enquiries tel.01773 822059

Alan Jephson

Alan passed away suddenly on Saturday 5th September 2026, aged 77 years. Beloved Dad to Amanda, Chris and Ian, a much-loved Grandad to Lewis, Abbie, Emma, Niamh, Isla and Isaac. Father in law to Sarah, Caren and Kieran, and brother, uncle and brother in law. Alan will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. A service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium (Main Chapel) on Wednesday 7th October 2026 at 11:00am. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given at the service The British Heart Foundation Donations may also be given online at www.rydefunerals.co.uk/donations All enquiries Tel: 01773 822059

Ann Harrison

Ann passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side, on Sunday 23rd August 2026, aged 70 years. Beloved wife of Roy and much-loved mum to Chris and Helen. Ann will be dearly missed and always remembered by all her family and friends. A service for Ann will be held at St. Michael’s Church, Holbrook on Thursday 17th September at 10:00am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given at the service for Cancer Research UK. Donations may also be given online at www.rydefunerals.co.uk/donations. All enquiries Tel; 01773 822059.

Elaine Thelwell

Elaine passed away peacefully on Sunday 2nd August 2026, aged 77 years. A beloved mum, grandmother, and friend, Elaine will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held at St Paul’s church, Quarndon on Friday 25th September at 10:30am, followed by committal at Markeaton Crematorium, Round Chapel at 11:30. No flowers please by request of the family. Donations in lieu may be given at the service for Cancer Research UK. Donations may also be given online at www.rydefunerals.co.uk/donations. All enquiries Tel: 01773 822059

Henry ‘Harry’ ALLSOPP

Henry, known to all as Harry, passed away peacefully at home, in Alderwasley, on Friday 10th July 2026, aged 99 years. Beloved husband of the late Sheila, loving father of Nick, Andrew and Tim, proud grandad of Robert and Richard, a much-loved father-in-law, and a friend to many. Harry will be remembered and missed by all who knew him. A service for Harry will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park and Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd September at 3:00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given at the service for The Opthalmology Department at Royal Derby Hospital. Donations may also be given online at www.rydefunerals.co.uk/donations All enquiries Tel: 01773 822059

Patricia Josephine EDMUNDS

Patricia Edmunds, known to all as Jo or Josie, passed away on Monday 29th June 2026, aged 82 years. Beloved wife and soulmate of the late Keith and a much-loved mother and best friend to Kate. Josie will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A service will be held at Christ Church Belper on Friday 14th August at 12:30pm followed by interment at Belper Cemetery at 13:30 and a wake at The Grapes in Belper. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given at the service for Angels Small Paws Dog Rescue. Donations may also be given online at www.rydefunerals.co.uk/donations All enquiries Tel: 01773 822059

Gordon BRIGHT

John Gordon Bright (known to all as Gordon). Proud President of the Dalesmen Male Voice Choir. Gordon passed away peacefully on Wednesday 15th July 2026, at Holbrook Hall Care Home, aged 95 years. Beloved husband of Pat and much-loved stepfather to Christine and David. Gordon will be greatly missed and always remembered by all his family and friends. A service will be held at Amber Valley Crematorium, Swanwick on Wednesday 12th August at 2:00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given at the service for the Alzheimer’s Society. Donations may also be given online at www.rydefunerals.co.uk/donations All enquiries Tel: 01773 822059