A hotel owner is among the loved ones in Sussex who have featured in this week’s death announcements.

There have been a total of 23 messages left for people who have recently died in the area.

A family will publish the obituary as a way to say a few things about the death of their loved one.

As they are shared publicly, they provide the opportunity to give the news of a death to the community.

If you would like to leave a death announcement, visit the link at the bottom of the page.

Pauline Mcpherson (Née Tester)

McPHERSON Pauline née Tester Peacefully on 5th February 2021 aged 71 years, surrounded by her family. She will be greatly misssed by her husband, children, grandchildren and her brother Roy. She worked at Clarks, Brighton for over 35 years. Funeral service on Friday 26th February, Woodvale Crematorium, Lewes Road, Brighton (North Chapel) at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations may be made payable to The Martlets Hospice. All enquiries please to Bakers Funeralcare, 60 Church Road, Portslade. Tel: 01273 418464

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Pasquale Daraio

DARAIO Pasquale Passed away surrounded by his loved ones on 8th February 2021, aged 72 years. Much loved husband to Josephine and devoted father and grandfather. A charming, generous and charismatic man. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. A private funeral service will be held on Tuesday 23rd February. Donations in lieu of flowers to Animal Free Research UK may be sent c/o W Cornford & Son Funeral Directors, 19/20 Queens Parade, Hangleton, Hove BN3 8JG. Tel: 01273 726766

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Gordon Reginald Walker

WALKER Gordon Reginald Passed away peacefully on 9th February at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, aged 85 years. Much loved and dearly missed by sons Andrew and Richard, and Sheila, Karen, Ruth, Amy, Michael, Lucy and James. Funeral service to take place at The Chapel, H. D. Tribe Ltd, Shoreham-by-Sea. Family flowers only please but if desired donations may be sent in Gordon’s memory to the Royal Voluntary Service (Lancing Branch) c/o H. D. Tribe Ltd, 101 Eastern Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea. BN43 6PE Tel: 01273 452169 or online at http://www.hdtribe.co.uk

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Kenneth Paul ‘ken’ Newton

NEWTON Kenneth Paul ‘Ken’ 1947-2021 Ken passed away sadly, but peacefully on the 6th February 2021. Beloved husband of Lyn, much loved father of Tania, Michelle, Lucy and son-in-law Lee. Dearly loved Paps to Luke, Lauren and Kobe. The funeral will be held on 26th February 2021 at 4.00 p.m, but due to the current restrictions, it will be a private service. If desired, donations can be made in Ken’s memory to Love Your Hospital or the British Lung Foundation via https://kennethnewton.muchloved.com/ or c/o Ian Hart Funeral Service Ltd., 92-94 Broadwater Street West, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 9DE. Tel: 01903 206299.

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Sylvia Edith Thompson

Sylvia Edith Thompson Passed away peacefully on Monday February 8th 2021 at Partridge House Nursing Home, Brighton, aged 93 years. Reunited with late husband William (Bill). Much loved, mother of Ken, daughter-in- law Jean, grandmother to Mark and Glenn, great grandmother to Max. Much loved by all family and friends. The funeral service will be held at the Downs Crematorium on March 2nd at 12:00 noon. Service attendance is limited. All enquiries to Bennett Funeral Service 01273 611004. Family flowers only. If desired, charity donations may be sent direct to Alzheimer’s Research UK (or a Dementia charity of your choice) in Memory of Sylvia Thompson, Brighton. Thank you.

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Irene Josie ‘Rene’ Cantello Née Grave

Irene Josie Cantello née Grave Known as Rene and formerly of the Post Office died on 30th January, after a full life aged 97. Widow of Fred and very much loved by many. Funeral on Friday 26th February at midday at the Downs Crematorium, Brighton. No flowers please but donations, if desired, to the Children’s Society c/o Henfield Funeral Services, The Old Bell, High St, Henfield, BN5 9HN.

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Elizabeth Anne Garrett (Née Miller)

Elizabeth Anne Garrett (née Miller) 24.06.34 – 07.02.21 Died peacefully in her sleep at home with family after a short illness. Survived by her children Susanna Shukla (née Garrett) and Guy Garrett and 6 grandchildren Alec, Aidan, Maxwell, Jackson, Jude and Kitty. An amazing lady who will be sorely missed by her many friends and family. Fanily funeral only. Donations can be made to Bowley and Gallagher for British Heart Foundation. http://www.bowleyandgallagher.co.uk (click on Memory Giving) or cheques made payable to the charity to Bowley and Gallagher, 209 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6SA 01273 934899

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Julia Caroline Phillips

‘JULIE’ PHILLIPS Formerly LACKNER, née BANKS Julia Caroline Passed away on 4th February 2021, aged 82. Beloved wife of Hugh and mum to Simon, she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. A private funeral service to take place at the Chapel, H.D. Tribe Ltd. Donations to Parkinson’s UK are welcome in Julie’s memory c/o H. D. Tribe Ltd, 101 Eastern Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6PE Tel: 01273 452169 or online at http://www.hdtribe.co.uk

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Joyce Barbara O’Shea

O’SHEA Joyce Barbara Died peacefully on 5th February 2021, after a short illness. She is now with Jack. Much loved mum to Mike and Liz and Grandma to Gabby, Jerry and Maddy. She will be truly missed by us, Michall the family and her friends. Family flowers only please but donations if desired made payable to “Alzheimer’s Society” may be sent to Dominic, Burgess Hill Family Funeral Services, 82 Church Walk, Burgess Hill, RH15 9AS. Tel: (01444) 870011.

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Margaret Eileen Dunkerton

DUNKERTON Margaret Eileen (of Harewood Court, Hove. Late of Ladysmith Road, Brighton) Left us peacefully, surrounded by her family, on the 30th January 2021, aged 90 years. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Her service will be held at Woodvale Crematorium on Tuesday, 23 February at 11.00am. Due to the current national restrictions, attendance for Margaret’s service is by invitation only. Family flowers only please, however, if you’d like to make a donation in memory of Margaret, for the “Sussex MS Centre” and/or the “Martlets” Hospice these may be sent to Bungard Funeral Directors, 90 Sackville Road, Hove, BN3 3HE or online at http://www.bungards.co.uk

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Maureen May Triggs

TRIGGS Maureen May (née Beuttell) Passed away peacefully on 3rd February 2021. Widow of Timothy (died Feb 2006). Mother to Stirling, Deborah and Keith. Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Much Loved and missed by family and friends. Private funeral service on Friday 19th February 2021 at Downs Crematorium. No flowers, donations to Aphasia Befriending Service c/o Co-op Funeralcare, Seven Dials, Brighton 01273 774188.

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Hilary Mcsweeney (Née Smith)

McSweeney Hilary née Smith Passed away on 13th January 2021 aged 75 years. Devoted wife to Roger loving mum to Gayle and Clare, adored nanna of Connor and Evan, sister to Cynthia she will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service on Thursday 25th February at the Downs Crematorium Main Chapel at 11.00am. No flowers by request please but donations for British Heart Foundation and or Diabetes UK can be made on Hilary’s much loved page at http://www.motheranddaughterfd.com Enquiries to Teresa Baker & Michelle Tanner, Mother & Daughter Funeral Directors, 20 Blatchington Road, Hove, BN3 3YN, Tel: 01273 734242

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Violet (Vi) Bradford

BRADFORD Violet (Vi) Died peacefully on 3rd February 2021 at Ashley Lodge Care Home aged 99 years. Reunited with her late husband Reginald. Much loved Mum to Patti and Son-in-Law Phil, loving Granny to Gabby and Toby. Devoted Great-Granny to Reggie and Emi. Service to be arranged. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, 21 Station Road, New Milton. BH25 6HN 01425 611133

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Josie Stevens (Née Carden)

Josie Stevens (née Carden) Josie passed away peacefully on 7th February 2021 aged 90, just 8 weeks after her beloved Husband Jack passed away. Much loved Mum to John, Sheryl, Julie, and loving Nan to all her Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren. Having Lived in Whitehawk her entire life, she was known and will be missed by many. Our thanks to Rottingdean Nursing Home management and staff for all the care received. Funeral on Tuesday 2nd March. Family flowers only, any donations in her memory to Cancer Research UK https://josephinestevens.muchloved.com/

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Kathleen (Kathy) Torpey

Kathleen Torpey (Kathy) Sadly but peacefully passed away in RSCH 8.12.2020, much loved mum of Gary and Justine. Funeral service will be held at Woodvale Crematorium South Chapel, Lewes Road, Brighton at 1.30pm on 2nd March, followed by committal at Brighton and Preston Cemetery at 2.15pm. Flowers Welcome c/o Newman & Stringer Funeral Directors, 3 Trafalgar St, Brighton. Tel: 01273 681822

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Derek John Britt

Derek John Britt 1935 – 2021 Derek passed away peacefully on the 22nd of January 2021. Beloved Husband of Dorothy, much loved Father of Julie and son in law Nigel. Dearly loved Grandfather to Jason and Emma. The service will be held at The Downs Main Chapel on the 4th of March at 2pm. If desired donations can be made in Derek’s memory to The Martlets.

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Timothy. Whitmore

WHITMORE Timothy Died peacefully at Adelaide House Nursing Home on the 16th January 2021 aged 77 years. The funeral service will be held at Woodvale Crematorium on Monday 15th February at 4.00 pm, and will be live streamed via the log in details below. https://www.obitus.com/ username Toqe0904 password 406539 All Enquiries to P and S Gallagher Funeral Directors, 20 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4EA 01444 451166

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David Etheridge

David Etheridge 10-09-1941 David, dear husband to Cleo. Father to Nicholas and Steven and much loved grandfather. Died peacefully on Feb 7th 2021, at Meallmoor Nursing Home in the Scottish Highlands. The funeral will be held 12 noon, Wednesday 17th February in Inverness Crematorium. He will be sadly missed by all, including his sisters Linda and Jill and all their families. Donations please to the Alzheimer’s Society. David was a keen football player in his younger years playing for Sussex County and later with Whitehawk FC.

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Valerie Jean Goodwin

GOODWIN VALERIE JEAN Passed away peacefully on the 20th January 2021 aged 84 years. Sadly missed by all her friends and family. A private cremation will take place. Donations, if desired, may be sent to Bungard Funeral Directors, 90 Sackville Road, Hove, BN3 3HE or online via http://www.bungards.co.uk

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Catherine Anne Beard

Catherine Anne Beard With great sadness, we announce Catherine Anne Beard née Clipsham, 64, owner of The Lanes Hotel passed away on 28th January 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of Douglas and mother to Louise, Emily, and Adelaide. She will be sorely missed. xxx The funeral service will be held on 18th February 2021 at the Down’s Crematorium at 1pm. Flower arrangements and service attendance enquiries to Mr David Chambers at J Wagstaff Funeral Directors, 29 College Place, Brighton, BN2 1HN 01273 603013

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Frances Hannah (Known As Frankie) Gee

GEE Frances Hannah (known as Frankie) Died Peacefully in her sleep on Sunday 20th December 2020, aged 104. She was a much loved Mother to Quintin and Catherine, Granno to David, Claire and Michael, Great Granno to Aliya. She is deeply missed by her family, friends and all whom she nursed. The funeral service will be held on Monday 1st March at 4pm at the Downs Crematorium, and is limited to 30 people. Please contact Newman and Stringer on 01273 681822 if you are going to attend. A memorial Service will be held for everyone when we are able to arrange one. Family flowers only please, donations in Frankie’s memory can be sent to Smile Train UK, York House, Wetherby Road, York YO26 7NH

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John Alan King

KING John Alan Passed away at home on 7th February 2021, aged 90, after a long illness. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife, Joyce, his daughter, Elizabeth, sons, Christopher and Matthew, grandson, Aoyin and all of the family. Private family funeral. No flowers, but donations welcome for ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ and sent to Christopher Stringer Funeral Service, 67 High Street, Rottingdean BN2 7HE or via http://www.cpjfield.co.uk/christopher-stringer

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Basil John Henry ‘bob’ Plowman

PLOWMAN Basil John Henry ‘Bob’ Collapsed and died suddenly on the Adur Ferry footbridge on 26th January aged 96 years. Beloved husband to Daphne and father to Gary, Mark and Debbie. Grandad to Dani, Adam, Sam and Issy. He will be very sadly missed by all. Our sincere thanks to the kind souls that assisted our Dad on the bridge during his last moments. Private funeral service to take place at The Chapel, H. D. Tribe Ltd, Shoreham-by-Sea. Family flowers only please but if desired donations may be sent in Bob’s memory to Alzheimer’s Research UK c/o H. D. Tribe Ltd, 101 Eastern Avenue, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6PE Tel: 01273 452169 or online at http://www.hdtribe.co.uk

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