Full roundup of 22 death notices and heartfelt tributes included in the Peterborough Telegraph during July 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 July.

Take a look at all 22 death notices and tributes below:

June Beeby

June Doreen Beeby passed away peacefully at home on 1st July 2026 aged 91 years.

Loving wife of Jack Beeby and loving mum of Margaret and Michael. Nanny June to all the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral will take place atSt Peter's Church, Yaxley on 12th August 2026 at 1:00pm.

Flowers may be sent to the Chapel of Rest. Donations in lieu if desired to be made for East of England Ambulance Service Charity.

All further enquiries to be made to MJ Claypole Funeral Directors, 37 Main Street, Yaxley, PE7 3LZ.

John Field

John Alfred Field Passed away on the 16th July 2026, aged 94 years. Beloved husband of Joan. Loving father of Jane and Stuart. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service is taking place at 11.30am on Monday 10th August at Peterborough Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made at the service in John's memory to the Royal British Legion. For any further enquiries please contact Central Coop Funeralcare, 1150 Crowson House, Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 6LQ.

Kathleen Mead Kathleen Mead passed away peacefully at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice on 14th July 2026, aged 85 years. Loving mum of Roger, loving sister of Mary, Ralph and Paul, and loving grandma of Angelica. The funeral will take place at Peterborough Crematorium on Monday 10th August 2026 at 3pm. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to be made for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice. All further enquiries to be made to M J Claypole Funeral Director, 37 Main Street, Yaxley, PE7 3LZ.

Veronica Smitheringale Veronica Smitheringale (Ronnie). Aged 99 years, passed away peacefully at Field House, Eye on the 19th July 2026. Beloved Wife of the late Roy.

Much loved Mum of David, Maggie, Anne, Robert, Helen and of the late Joe.

Much loved Mother-in-law of Kim, Eric, Joe and Claire. Loving Grandma, Nan and Nanny to all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. The Funeral Service will be held at St Peter and All Souls Roman Catholic Church, Peterborough on Tuesday 11th August 2026 at 1.00 pm, followed by interment at Eastfield Cemetery. Enquiries to Central Co-Operative Funeralcare, Fitzwilliam Street, Peterborough PE1 2RX.

Roger Easton Roger Philip Easton 22 December 1962 - 10 July 2026 Age 63 The family of Rog Easton invites you to join them at a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate his life. The Service will be held at St Mary's Church, Whittlesey on Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 3pm, followed by a reception at Park Farm, Thorney by kind permission of Michael Sly. Colourful attire requested. Family flowers only but kind donations can be made to Magpas Air Ambulance and Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice at the service or alternatively you can donate online.

Michael Parker Michael Rippon Parker. Passed away peacefully at Peterborough City Hospital on 2nd of July 2026. Aged 90 years. Devoted Husband of the late Gwen Parker (née Hooton). Beloved Uncle of many Nieces & Nephews as well as a cherished friend of many. Funeral Service will take place at Peterborough Crematorium on Friday 31st July 2026 at 4pm. Family flowers only have been requested.

Delcia Peacock

Delcia Peacock passed away peacefully at Peterborough City Hospital on 9th July 2026, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Bill, loving mother of Debbylyn, Duvern, Donna and the late Darryl. Also a much-loved nan and great-nan. Funeral service to take place on Monday 3rd August, 11:30am at Peterborough Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, in lieu of flowers, may be made for the British Heart Foundation at the service. Enquiries to Smiths Funeral Directors. Telephone 01733 347474.

Anthony Peppiatt

Anthony John Peppiatt (Tony or Pepp). Aged 61 years. Died suddenly at home on the 26th June 2026.

Greatly missed by all of his family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at Peterborough Crematorium on Monday 27th July 2026 at 10.00am. Floral tributes may be sent to Central Co-Operative Funeralcare, Fitzwilliam Street, Peterborough PE1 2RX or donations if desired for Alzheimer's Society may be made at the service.

Eileen Morris Eileen Coral Morris. With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Eileen on Tuesday 30th June 2026 aged 87. Dearly loved Wife of Raymond, wonderful Mother of Andrew and Brian and a much loved Nan to Daniel, Victoria, James, Kayleigh and Bethany and Great Nan. The funeral service will take place at Peterborough Crematorium on Friday 24th July 2026 at 10:30am. Bright colours welcomed. Family flowers only but donations can be made at the service to Alzheimer's Research. Died suddenly at home on the 26th June 2026. Greatly missed by all of his family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at Peterborough Crematorium on Monday 27th July 2026 at 10.00am. Floral tributes may be sent to Central Co-Operative Funeralcare, Fitzwilliam Street, Peterborough PE1 2RX or donations if desired for Alzheimer's Society may be made at the service.

Peter Starey Peter Maurice Starey. Passed away peacefully in the Spinney Care Home at Eye on Friday 26th of June 2026 in his 95th year, he was the devoted husband of the late Mary, and one of the last true motor engineers. His funeral is to take place on Thursday 23rd of July at 11.30am in Peterborough Crematorium. Please send any floral tributes to the funeral directors, Morriss and Haynes Ltd, 34 Fleet Street, Holbeach.

Gwendoline Wass

Gwendoline Annie (Gwen) Wass. Passed away peacefully on the 24th June 2026 aged 83 years. Devoted wife of Terry. Loving mum of Karen. Devoted Grandma of Jack. Your kindness, warmth and love will stay with us always. The funeral service will take place at St Guthlacs Church at 12.15pm on Tuesday 4th August 2026, followed by the committal at South Lincolnshire Crematorium at 2pm. Family request that no black is to be worn. Flowers are welcome and kind donations should be made to Deeping Mens Group or Age Concern. All other Enquiries to: R.J.Scholes Funeral Service, 4 Horsegate, Deeping, St James, PE6 8EN TEL: 01778 380659.

Geoffrey Barber

Geoffrey Barber passed away peacefully at Peterborough City Hospital on 25th June 2026, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of Christine, who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St Peters Church, Oundle on Wednesday 22nd July, 11:00am followed by burial at Oundle Cemetery. Floral tributes welcome and can be sent to Smiths Funeral Directors. Tel: 01733 347474.

Audrey Boyce

Passed away peacefully at Cherry Blossom Care Home on 16th June 2026, aged 95 years. Dearest mum of Linda, John and Julie. Also mother-in-law of Mike, Dave and Rosie. Dearest nan to Richard, Jess, Matthew and Reuben. Also great grandmother of Harry and Lexy, Kaiden, Miley, Ajay and Christiana. The Funeral Service will take place at Peterborough Crematorium on Monday 13th July 2026 at 11.00am. Family flowers only please by request, donations in lieu if desired, may be made at the service for Dementia UK. All further enquiries to Central Co-Operative Funeralcare, Fitzwilliam Street, Peterborough, PE1 2RX, Tel: 01733 763366.

Bob Campen

Bob Campen (Robert). 06.07.1934 - 26.06.2026. Peacefully at home Beloved husband of 65 years to Christine and much loved and missed father, grandfather and great grandfather. Service at Peterborough Crematorium on 16th July at 2.30pm, all welcome. Donations in memory to Prostate Cancer UK.

Ivan Cole

Ivan Cole, of Whittlesey, passed away peacefully on 6th June 2026, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, cherished dad of Tracey, who will be sadly missed. Celebration of his life to be held on Thursday 30th July, 11.00am at Peterborough Crematorium. Attendees are asked to wear a touch of red. Immediate family flowers only, donations for Dementia UK may be made at the service. All enquiries to Smiths Funeral Directors 01733 347474.

Neil Fountain

Neil Alan Fountain. Passed away peacefully at hospital on 25th June 2026, aged 61 years. Dearest Husband to Anna-Marie Fountain, Father to Lisa-Marie, Stephanie, Jaymie and Amelia. Brother to Andrew Fountain and Nicola McPartin. Grandad to baby-to-be and Jayden. Will be missed dearly and never forgotten. The funeral service will be held at Saint Johns Church PE2 8HF on 20th July 2026 at 1.30pm, followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent to the chapel of rest at Stanground PE2 8RB. All further enquiries to Central Coop Funerals, Stanground, Peterborough Road, PE2 8RB. TEL: 01733 426 860

Keith Nicholson

Keith Nicholson, formerly of The Leprosy Mission, Hope into Action and Friends of Peterborough Cathedral, sadly passed away on Tuesday 30th June 2026. Loving husband, brother, uncle and friend. A private committal will be held for family only. A service of celebration of Keith's life will be arranged and details will be published in due course. All enquiries to Smiths Funeral Directors. Tel 01733 347474.

Margaret Snowden

Margaret Mary Snowden. Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Tuesday 30th June, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late John. Much loved mother of Marc, Dawn and Andrew and grandmother of Rachel, Amy, William and Joshua. A dear mother-in-law to Peter and Claire. Funeral service will be held at St Lukes RC Church, 26 Benyon Grove, Peterborough, PE2 5XS on Wednesday 22nd July 2026 at 11:00am, followed by a private cremation service for family to attend. Family flowers only please by request. Donations in lieu, if desired may be made to Marie Curie Nurses. All further enquiries to Central England Co-Operative Funeralcare, Fitzwilliam Street, Peterborough, PEI 2RX.#

Joyce Jackson

Joyce Kathleen Jackson sadly passed away on June 18th 2026, aged 88 years. Joyce will be deeply missed by her loving family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at St Mary's Church, Whittlesey, on Monday 6th July 2026 at 14:30, followed by a service at Fenland Crematorium at 15:30. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, in Joyce's memory to The Cedar Court Comfort Fund, there will be a collection on the day. All enquiries to H.E. Bull & Son Funeral Service, 61 Inhams Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1TT.

Georgina James

Georgina ‘Gina’ Helen James. Passed away on 6th July 2011. 15 lonely years have soon gone by, but the memories of you will never die. Your ever loving Husband John x x x.

Keith Richmond

Keith Richmond. Passed away peacefully on the 20th June 2026, aged 89 years. Husband of the late Gwen for over 50 years. Dad to Fiona, Craig and Simon. Father-in-law to Racheal, Clare and the late Martin Owen. Gramps to Jennifer, Hazel, Bethany, Alice, Elliot, Finlay, Thea and Lottie. Great Gramps to Hallie. The funeral service will take place at 1pm on Thursday 16th July 2026 at Peterborough Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made at the service in Keith's memory to Cancer Research UK. For any further enquiries please contact Central Coop Funeralcare, 1150 Lincoln Road, Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 6LQ.

Vera Simons

Passed away peacefully in Aliwal Manor Care Home on 18th June 2026 aged 100. Beloved wife of Charles Simons, loving mother of Philip, Julie, Wendy, Richard, Peter, Nan, great Nan and great great Nan. She will be sadly missed by all, she was a very special lady. A funeral service will be held at Peterborough Crematorium on Tuesday 14th July 2026 at 11:30am. Family flowers only please but donations in Vera's memory for Salvation Army can be given at service.