Full list of Peterborough death notices for this week - including man who showed ‘remarkable inner strength’ throughout illness and ‘devoted’ mum
These death notices were shared in the Peterborough Telegraph’s edition from Thursday, September 17
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 and tributes were included in the pages of the Peterborough Telegraph on Thursday, September 17.
Take a look at all five death notices and tributes below:
Beverley Chappell
Passed away on the 2nd September 2026, aged 86 years.
Beloved husband, father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
The funeral service will take place at 2pm on Wednesday 23rd September at Peterborough Crematorium.
Family flowers only please. Donations may be made at the service in Bev's memory to the Salvation Army.
For any further enquiries please contact Central Coop Funeralcare,1150 Lincoln Road, Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 6LQ, Tel:- 01733 225770.
Ann Hacker
Passed away peacefully on the 30th August 2026, aged 88 years.
Loving wife of Paul. Devoted mum of Adrian, Marcus and Sara. Grandma to Jason, Michael, James and Harry.
She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will be taking place at 2.30pm on Tuesday 29th September 2026, at Peterborough Crematorium.
Family have requested no black to be worn please. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made at the service in Ann's memory.
For any further enquiries please contact Central Coop Funeralcare, 1150 Lincoln Road,Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 6LQ, Tel:- 01733 225770.
Brian Parnham
Passed away at home on 12th August 2026 following a long illness bravely borne.
Beloved Husband to Margaret, cherished Dad to Gemma and Gramps to Ewan & Seb.
He will be greatly missed by all his family. The funeral service will take place on Thursday 1st October 2026 at St Peter’s Church, Maxey, at 11.00am.
Donations, if desired, for Dementia UK and Christian Aid may be made c/o Andrew Woodhouse Independent Funeral Services, Sandon Barn, Casterton Road Stamford PE9 4BP. Tel: 01780 751719.
Michael ‘Mick’ Reidy
Passed away suddenly on 3rd September 2026, aged 66 years.
Much loved dad, grandad, brother and uncle who will be sadly missed by all family and friends.
Funeral service to take place on Thursday 24th September 2026, 12:00 noon, at St Peter and All Souls Roman Catholic Church.
Family flowers only, but if desired, donations can be given at the service for St Peters and All Souls RC Church.
All enquires to Smiths Funeral Directors. Telephone 01733 347474. www.smithsfuneraldirectors.co.uk.
Mark Swepson
Mark passed away peacefully,with his loved ones by his side, at Bristol Royal Infirmary on 27th August 2026, aged 52 years.
Throughout the two years he lived with MND, Mark showed remarkable inner strength and courage, inspiring everyone whose lives he touched.
A loving partner to Becky, precious son to Margaret and stepson to John, devoted brother to Maria and much-loved uncle to Toby and Lily.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral service to take place at Westerleigh Crematorium, Bristol on Friday, 25th September 2026 at 2.30pm.
Donations, in memory of Mark, may be made to The Motor Neurone Disease Association.