Funeral notices from the Peterborough Telegraph this week include ‘special’ grandad and ‘loving' father
These funeral notices were included in the Peterborough Telegraph on Thursday, August 27
Every week, the Peterborough Telegraph publishes death notices and funeral arrangements on behalf of local families whose loved ones have passed away.
These obituaries pay tribute to those who we have sadly lost over recent weeks, as well as informing friends and relatives of their funeral arrangements.
This week’s obituaries include tributes to Keith Boyer, who sadly passed away on August 15, aged 93.
Keith is described by his family as a “special” grandad who will be “sadly missed” by all his family and friends.
Below we’ve listed all four people whose deaths and tributes were included in the pages of the Peterborough Telegraph on Thursday, August 27.
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.
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.