Faces to remember: Full roundup of 19 death notices and heartfelt tributes included in the Peterborough Telegraph during August 2026

Every day, Peterborough residents say their final farewells to family members, friends, colleagues, neighbours and many other characters who have played a unique part in local life.

Some may be more well known than others, but all had a place in someone’s heart and in our communities.

Here we make space to recognise those whose deaths have been announced in the pages of the Peterborough Telegraph this August.

This month’s tributes include a well-respected former member of the Peterborough Conservative Club and a couple who very sadly passed away within days of each other.

The tributes below were included in one of the PT’s four editions during August.

Take a look at all 19 death notices and tributes below:

William Wilkinson

William Robert 'Bill' Wilkinson, of Gunthorpe, formerly Dogsthorpe.

Brother, Dad, Grandpa has sadly passed. The Funeral will take place at Peterborough Crematorium on 17th August 2026 at 10:00am.

Derrick Turner

Derrick Cyril Turner aged 99 years passed away peacefully on 14th July 2026. Beloved husband of the late Kathy. Much loved father of John and Robin.

A dear grandfather and great grandfather. The Funeral Service will be held at Peterborough Crematorium on Tuesday 18th August 2026 at 2.00pm.

No flowers please by request, donations if desired for Alzheimer's Society may be made at the service.

Enquiries to Central Co-Operative Funeralcare, Fitzwilliam Street, Peterborough PE1 2RX. Tel : 01733 763366.

Bridget Spencer

Bridget Ann Spencer peacefully passed away on 22nd July 2026, aged 78 years. Dearly loved mum and friend of many. Service of thanksgiving to take place on Friday 7th August, 11:30a.m.

at The Church of St Kyneburgha, Castor. Family flowers only, but donations if desired may be given at the service for The Church of St Kyneburgha and Riding for the Disabled.

All enquiries to Smiths Funeral Directors. Tel: 01733 347474.

Joseph Somers

Joseph Anthony Thomas 'Joe' Somers sadly passed away on Sunday 19th July 2026, aged 85 years.

Devoted husband to Pam and loving father to Phil, Dale, Sean, Lynne and Paula.

Grandad to Shannon, Megan, Ciara , Charlotte, Lucy, Polly and Cassie and great Grandad to Mila and Leo.

Joe will be greatly missed by all of his family and many friends.

The funeral service will be held at St Peter & All Souls RC Church on Monday 24th August 2026 at 12:30 followed by a cremation service at Peterborough Crematorium at 14:00.

The family would like to pay special thanks to Stagecoach for providing a fitting tribute to Joe.

Family flowers only by request but donations in memory of Joe can be made at the service for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall.

For any enquiries, please contact Central Co-op Funeral Service, Fitzwilliam Street, Peterborough, PE12RX Tel: 01733763366.

James McIntyre

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of James McIntyre on 25th July 2026, aged 90. James was a witty, kind and charming man whose greatest joy in life was his family.

He faced the challenges from 2012 with the loss of his beloved wife and diagnosis of dementia.

A dearly loved father to Christine and Clive and cherished grandfather. James will be remembered with love and gratitude.

He will be sadly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

James's funeral will be held at Peterborough Crematorium on Thursday 13th August 2026 at 4.00 pm.

Family and friends are warmly invited to join us in remembering and celebrating his life.

Colin Ladds

Colin Ladds passed away peacefully at home on 13th July, aged 90 years.

Devoted husband to Marlene and father of Andrew and David.

Funeral service to take place at Thorney Abbey on Monday 10th August at 2pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be left at the service to benefit Sue Ryder.

Alwyn Whitecross

Alwyn Grant Whitecross passed away suddenly at home on 21st July 2026, aged 86 years.

Loving husband of Irene, dearest dad of James and Adrian and loving brother of Janice.

The funeral service will take place at Peterborough Crematorium on 26th August 2026 at 3.00pm.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to Cancer Research UK. All further enquiries to be made to M. J. Claypole Funeral Directors, 37 Main Street, Yaxley, PE7 3LZ.

Mark Mowbray

Mark Mowbray passed away peacefully on 29th July 2026 aged 64 years.

Beloved husband of Noi. Much loved dad of Megan and loving grandad of Luna.

Dear brother and friend who will be greatly missed. Funeral service to take place on Friday 4th September, 11:00am at Peterborough Crematorium. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Macmillan Cancer Support may be given at the service or via Smiths Funeral Directors .

Brenda Hirst

Brenda Hirst died in hospital on 28th July 2026.

The funeral service will take place at St Benedict's Church at Glinton on the 17th August 2026 at 2.30pm.

Flowers may be sent to the Chapel of Rest at Stanground Funeral Home.

Donations in lieu if desired may be made at the service at St Benedict's Church and Peterborough Crematorium in memory of Brenda.

All further enquiries to Central Coop Funerals, Stanground, Peterborough PE2 8RB.

Lynn and Paul Collinson

Lynn and Paul Collinson sadly passed away within days of each other.

Funeral Service and Thanksgiving Service to take place on Friday 21st August, 12.30pm at Peterborough Crematorium.

Family flowers only but donations, if desired, may be given at the service. All enquiries to Smiths Funeral Directors.

Terence Askew

Terence George Askew peacefully passed away on 2nd August 2026, aged 79 years.

Beloved dad of Cathy and Paul, dearly loved brother, grandfather and friend to many who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral service to take place on Monday 24th August 2026, 3.30pm at Peterborough Crematorium. All enquiries to Smiths Funeral Directors.

Ivan White

Ivan John White passed away peacefully at home on Thursday the 30th of July 2026, aged 97 years, loving husband of T/L Jean and dearest dad of David.

The funeral service will take place at St Matthews Church, Eye at 2pm on Tuesday the 25th of August 2026 followed by interment at Eye Cemetery.

Family flowers only please by request, donations in lieu if desired may be made at the service in Ivan's memory for the RAF Association.

All further enquiries to A.Coley and Son Funeral Directors, Quaker House, West Street, Crowland, PE6 0EE.

Marcos Pinto

Marcos Pinto passed away unexpectedly at home on 23rd July 2026, aged 48 years.

Much loved son, dad, brother and uncle who will be sadly missed by all family and his many friends.

Funeral service to take place on Friday 4th September 2026, 4.00pm at Peterborough Crematorium.

All enquiries to Smiths Funeral Directors. Telephone 01733 347474.

Norma Nichols

Norma Nichols (Long-term member of the Conservative Club) passed away peacefully on 28th July 2026 at Lavender House Care Home aged 87 years.

Funeral service will take place on Friday 21st August, 12:00 noon at Peterborough Crematorium.

Flowers welcome, and donations if desired can be made to the Dogs Trust via their website.

Linda Mason and David Merryweather

Linda Ann Mason & David Edward Merryweather.

Linda 18.8.48-15.11.23.

David 23.8.79-19.1.02. Two birthdays worth remembering, by those who love them.

Still remembered now and always.

Love from Dave, Nikki and friends x x x

Keith Boyer

Keith Boyer passed away peacefully on 15th August 2026, aged 93 years.

Much loved husband of Sylvia. Dear dad of Adrian and Nigel.

Father-in-law of Dawn. Special grandad and great grandad who will be sadly missed by all family and friends.

Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 8th September, 2.00pm at Peterborough Crematorium.

Colourful attire requested. Family flowers only but if desired donations for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity can be made at the service or on line at www.smithsfuneraldirectors.co.uk.

Any enquiries to Smiths Funeral Directors. Telelphone 01733 347474.

Barbara Chamberlain

Barbara passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 9th August 2026, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Noel. A much loved and missed mother, nanna, great-nanna, sister and auntie.

Funeral service to be held at Peterborough Crematorium on Tuesday 1st of September 2026 at 10am.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Anthony ‘Tony’ Gill

Passed away peacefully at Park House Nursing Home on 14th August 2026, aged 81 years.

Beloved husband of Pat, loving father of Andrew and Christopher, father-in-law of Claire and a much-loved grandfather and great grandfather.

Funeral service to take place on Thursday 3rd September, 2:00pm at Peterborough Crematorium.

Floral tributes welcome & may be sent c/o Smiths Funeral Directors. Telephone 01733 347474.

Peter Watkins

Passed away peacefully with Jean by his side on the 22nd August 2026, aged 82 years.

Much loved husband, father, grandfather and friend.

The funeral service is taking place at 11am on Thursday September at Peterborough Crematorium.

Family flowers only please. Donations may be made at the service

to the Kidney Research UK in Peter's memory.