Obituary

Obituary

John Musgrove will be remembered as

'Trailblazing' footballer and coach remembered for talent and community spirit

People gathered on Market Place to witness Marina Watters's funeral procession, as it travelled through the town.

People gathered on Market Place to witness Marina Watters's funeral procession, as it travelled through the town.

Dozens line the streets to mark Marina's final journey through home town

Tributes have been paid to Richard Biggs, who died on April 25

Tributes have been paid to Richard Biggs, who died on April 25

Tribute paid to dad who taught children 'to enjoy every minute'

Chelsea Howlett Lance has paid tribute to her brother Corey Lance whose body was discovered in Dereham last week

Chelsea Howlett Lance has paid tribute to her brother Corey Lance whose body was discovered in Dereham last week

'Light in their darkest days' - Tributes to man, 20, found dead at moorland park

Janet James, from Dereham, pictured with her granddaughter Megan

Janet James, from Dereham, pictured with her granddaughter Megan

Husband's tribute to well-known businesswoman who was 'friendly with anyone'

Marjorie Harvey worked alongside her husband, Eddie, at Fred Nicholson School in Dereham

Marjorie Harvey worked alongside her husband, Eddie, at Fred Nicholson School in Dereham

Tributes to beloved school matron and former mayor

Vic Brown, from Mattishall, became known as the 'lifeboat man' due to his work for the RNLI

Vic Brown, from Mattishall, became known as the 'lifeboat man' due to his work for the RNLI

Obituary: 'Lifeboat man' whose book caught the attention of King Charles

Mariana Valente (right) who died in a crash on the B1110 in North Elmham

Mariana Valente (right) who died in a crash on the B1110 in North Elmham

Tribute paid to 'ray of sunshine' 18-year-old who died in crash

The Queen visiting Norwich City Hall in 1957

The Queen visiting Norwich City Hall in 1957

OBITUARY: Norfolk and its people held special place in Queen's heart

Pat and Paul Abendroth from Holt. Mrs Abendroth is her husband's full-time carer.

Pat and Paul Abendroth from Holt. Mrs Abendroth is her husband's full-time carer.

'It was a privilege' - Wife's tribute to husband who lived with Parkinson's for 13 years

Pam Jones in her office at Toftwood Primary School

Pam Jones in her office at Toftwood Primary School

Obituary: The school welfare worker loved by pupils and parents alike

Philip Tye died suddenly at the aged of 72

Philip Tye died suddenly at the aged of 72

Obituary: Sportsman remembered for his 'hospitality and humour'

George Northall, a member of Swanton Morley Cricket Club over four decades, has died at the age of 81

George Northall, a member of Swanton Morley Cricket Club over four decades, has died at the age of 81

Tributes to 'brilliant role model' who worked tirelessly for his cricket club

The refurbished Nelson precinct in Dereham, officially opened by the mayor June Barnes in 2004

The refurbished Nelson precinct in Dereham, officially opened by the mayor June Barnes in 2004

Obituary: Former mayor and councillor known as 'Mrs Dereham' dies aged 94

Our readers paid tribute in memory of loved ones no longer here with us on Father's Day 2022

Our readers paid tribute in memory of loved ones no longer here with us on Father's Day 2022

‘Love you forever’ - Your tributes in memory of loved ones on Father's Day

Pay tribute to your dad or father-figure with a special tribute

Pay tribute to your dad or father-figure with a special tribute

Pay tribute to your lost loved one ahead of Father's Day

Colin Chambers at the shop which bore his family name for nearly 50 years, just before it closed in 2011

Colin Chambers at the shop which bore his family name for nearly 50 years, just before it closed in 2011

Obituary: Town's 'true institution' and business owner dies aged 93

New Years Honours List 2011 when Betty Emmerson was made an MBE for her work with the Royal British Legion

New Years Honours List 2011 when Betty Emmerson was made an MBE for her work with the Royal British Legion

Community Heroes

Obituary: Community stalwart Betty Emmerson MBE, dies aged 92

A sense of pride: Marina Daniels, pictured in Dereham, when she lodged in the town after she started teaching at its secondary school

A sense of pride: Marina Daniels, pictured in Dereham, when she lodged in the town after she started teaching at its secondary school

Obituary: Long-serving teacher who read by candlelight, dies at 86

Jarl (left) and Andrew Barnes, who both hail from Dereham, pictured together in Oslo, Norway

Jarl (left) and Andrew Barnes, who both hail from Dereham, pictured together in Oslo, Norway

Brother's tribute to 'gentle and modest' soap star after death aged 54

Charles 'Charlie' Catchpole started his journalism career in Norwich and the wider Norfolk area before heading to the capital

Charles 'Charlie' Catchpole started his journalism career in Norwich and the wider Norfolk area before heading to the capital

Tributes to high-flying Norwich journalist who had 'distinctive style'

An inspiration: Dr Susan Palmer, who was known by all as Sue, spent 30 years working as a GP in Dereham. Here she is pictured in 1953

An inspiration: Dr Susan Palmer, who was known by all as Sue, spent 30 years working as a GP in Dereham. Here she is pictured in 1953

Obituary: Centenarian GP who claimed to be able to 'cure' NHS

Peter Lambley, lichen expert, at Lyng church

Peter Lambley, lichen expert, at Lyng church

Obituary: Naturalist who had undiscovered species named after him

Helen Mayes, the school cook from Dereham brought joy to people’s lives through her loving attitude and her legendary baking skills.

Helen Mayes, the school cook from Dereham brought joy to people’s lives through her loving attitude and her legendary baking skills.

Obituary: The school cook mum who loved country music

In love memory: Freda Abell, former headmistress and Dereham town mayor, has died aged 93

In love memory: Freda Abell, former headmistress and Dereham town mayor, has died aged 93

Obituary: Teacher who was mayor during town's Christmas tree riot

Hector Howlett, from Great Witchingham, near Lenwade, has died following a courageous battle with Alpers' syndrome

Hector Howlett, from Great Witchingham, near Lenwade, has died following a courageous battle with Alpers' syndrome

'Magical' little boy Hector dies following brave battle with rare illness

What it means to be a funeral director. Pictured is Alex Block

What it means to be a funeral director. Pictured is Alex Block

A day in the life of... A funeral director: What exactly do they do?

Mike Baldry, who served as Dereham Town chairman, has died at the age of 72

Mike Baldry, who served as Dereham Town chairman, has died at the age of 72

Tributes to Dereham legend whose first loves were football and family

Tony Banham (right) pictured with his son Mark in a field of Maris Otter malting barley

Tony Banham (right) pictured with his son Mark in a field of Maris Otter malting barley

Obituary: Farm merchant who helped save revered brewing barley dies aged 81

Tributes have been paid to some of the lives lost in Norfolk and Waveney in 2021

Tributes have been paid to some of the lives lost in Norfolk and Waveney in 2021

Obituaries: 25 Norfolk and Waveney lives lost in 2021

Dr James (Jim) Murray was known as having “a big smile above a bow tie”

Dr James (Jim) Murray was known as having “a big smile above a bow tie”

Obituary: GP with infectious laugh that 'turned heads' dies aged 77

Michael Aho loved the outdoors

Michael Aho loved the outdoors

Obituary: Metal detector hobbyist who 'loved outdoors' dies at 76

Bryan Tidnam has been dubbed

Bryan Tidnam has been dubbed

Obituary: 'Mr North Elmham', one of Norfolk's oldest paperboys, dies at 82

Jeanette Lawes, a Brown Owl for 35, has been remembered for her

Jeanette Lawes, a Brown Owl for 35, has been remembered for her

Retired Brown Owl 'amazing with children' dies aged 86

The family of Richard Blyth described him as

The family of Richard Blyth described him as

Builder who worked on number of Norfolk landmarks dies aged 71

Mahmut 'Mo' Yenigun (right), who worked as a security guard at Morrisons in Dereham, has died at the age of 47

Mahmut 'Mo' Yenigun (right), who worked as a security guard at Morrisons in Dereham, has died at the age of 47

Tributes to security guard Mo, the 'gentle giant with a heart of gold'

Tributes have been paid to talented golfer Richard Wilson, who died in September

Tributes have been paid to talented golfer Richard Wilson, who died in September

Tributes paid to talented Dereham golfer Richard Wilson

Philip Kemp was a former town and district councillor in Norfolk

Philip Kemp was a former town and district councillor in Norfolk

'A real gentleman' - Tributes to former headteacher who became a councillor

George Henry Shepherd Jones pictured on commissioning as a Sub-Lieutenant (Air) in the RNVR in 1944

George Henry Shepherd Jones pictured on commissioning as a Sub-Lieutenant (Air) in the RNVR in 1944

Second World War Fleet Air Arm pilot and Norfolk farmer dies aged 97

Artist and entertainer James

Artist and entertainer James

Artist and entertainer James "Justso" Ridington dies from cancer aged 78

William Cooper exhibiting his work in 2009.

William Cooper exhibiting his work in 2009.

Tributes paid to much-loved Norfolk artist who could only see with one eye

Gladys Dodsworth, who died last month, was believed to be the oldest person in Dereham.

Gladys Dodsworth, who died last month, was believed to be the oldest person in Dereham.

'She was so warm' - Daughter's tribute to town's oldest resident

Michael Colyer, pictured in 2015 has been a campaigner for the infected blood inquiry

Michael Colyer, pictured in 2015 has been a campaigner for the infected blood inquiry

Tributes to 'incredible' gent and infected blood campaigner

Freya Prigmore, left, performs at Reepham Primary School at a poignant tribute event for her mother, Chloe, who died aged 42.

Freya Prigmore, left, performs at Reepham Primary School at a poignant tribute event for her mother, Chloe, who died aged 42.

'A truly special lady' - Freya, 13, leads concert in memory of teacher mum

The Reverend Jonathan Boston, pictured at the Royal Norfolk Show 2018.

The Reverend Jonathan Boston, pictured at the Royal Norfolk Show 2018.

Warm tributes paid to vicar 'who always had time for people'

Ray Baker during his service in the RAF

Ray Baker during his service in the RAF

Veterans join forces to give 'lovable rogue' deserving send-off

Your Father's Day tributes

Your Father's Day tributes

Your tributes to the loved and lost for Father's Day

Alan Baker, 89, at the Whitwell and Reepham Station with his book 'A Life on the Rails'. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Alan Baker, 89, at the Whitwell and Reepham Station with his book 'A Life on the Rails'. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Lifelong railwayman who rescued baby from burning building, dies aged 91

Former Arsenal player Alan Miller at Wells Beach Cafe. Picture: Matthew Usher.

Former Arsenal player Alan Miller at Wells Beach Cafe. Picture: Matthew Usher.

Holkham's tribute to 'kind, warm and generous' estate manager

Jill Smart, proprietor of The Garden House Hotel, in Rackheath, with her husband John

Jill Smart, proprietor of The Garden House Hotel, in Rackheath, with her husband John

Tributes paid to former hotelier 'Jillie the mad gran'

Prince Philip has died aged 99.

Prince Philip has died aged 99.

Obituary: Prince Philip - a life of service

George Pope was well known in Fakenham, working as a firefighter and establishing Wensum Engineering in the market town.

George Pope was well known in Fakenham, working as a firefighter and establishing Wensum Engineering in the market town.

Tributes paid to devoted father who founded Wensum Engineering

Bob Davey who helped restore St Mary's Church at Houghton-on-the-Hill

Bob Davey who helped restore St Mary's Church at Houghton-on-the-Hill

Man who 'put everything' into saving Norfolk church dies aged 91

The Eastern Daily Press and Norwich Evening News invited families and friends to remember their loved ones who have died during the Covid pandemic

The Eastern Daily Press and Norwich Evening News invited families and friends to remember their loved ones who have died during the Covid pandemic

Your tributes to those who have died with coronavirus