Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long-standing tradition, and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk. Each notice remains online forever, providing friends and families with a lifelong tribute to their loved one, a safe place online to share memories, add tributes, photographs, and make donations in memory. Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
Anne Carol Boardman
Sadly passed away on the 8th May 2026 aged 87 years. Anne will be dearly missed by her sons Philip and Robert, by all of her extended family, friends, and by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Funeral Service will take place on Monday 15th June 2026 at Waseley Hills Crematorium at 12:30pm. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Anne may be gifted directly to Guide Dogs for the Blind or as you leave her Service.
Ian Nicholas Dawkins
Late Mr Ian Nicholas Dawkins, DOB: 19th February 1964, believed to have been born in the Birmingham area. Lived: Radford Road, Coventry CV1 4BY. Previously lived in Birmingham before coming to Coventry. Passed away at University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust on 22nd May 2026. Please could any relatives or friends contact us regarding funeral arrangements. Thank you. A J Lloyd Funeral Directors Allesley & Keresley 024 7627 4444.
John Doherty
Formerly of Rooskey, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 24th May 2026 aged 80 years. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family: wife Barbara, son Darren, daughters Lisa and Louise, granddaughters Kirsty, Lily and Mia, sister Attracta, and brothers Donald and Michael. He will be received into Sacred Heart and Holy Souls Church, Acocks Green on Thursday 25th June at 6:30pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Friday 26th June at 12:00pm followed by committal at Robin Hood Crematorium at 1:30pm. We welcome you to add any happy memories or photos you may have of John. Donations to Marie Curie, Solihull c/o C. Bastock Ltd 67-71 Warwick Road, Olton Solihull B92 7HP or donate on this page.
Susan (Sue) Mary Farnum (Buckingham)
14.09.1949 - 30.04.2026. Sadly passed away peacefully at Westvale Care Home after illness, aged 76. Beloved wife of the late Jim. Much loved Mother of Alison and Daniel. Respected Mother-in-Law to Andy and Jade. Treasured Nanny to Aleisha, Isla and Theo. Dear Sister, Sister-in-Law, Auntie, Great-Auntie and Friend. Funeral Service at Yardley Crematorium on Thursday 4th June at 1pm. Family Flowers only with donations if desired to Acorns Children Hospice. Forever in our Hearts.
Francis (Frank) Fitzpatrick
Formerly of Hall Green, Shirley and for many years, Colindale, London. Passed away peacefully on 1st May 2026. Beloved husband of the late Tina, predeceased by his brothers, Eamon and Matthew and his sister Marion. He will be sadly missed by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephew and many friends. Funeral service to take place at Robin Hood Crematorium on Wednesday 10th June 2026 at 12:30 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, for 'Parkinson's UK' c/o C. Bastock Ltd (Funeral Directors), 67-71 Warwick Road, Olton, Solihull. B92 7HP.
Julie Ann Leslie
Formerly of Ward End. Passed away 2nd May 2026, aged 66 years. A special lady who will be missed by all who met her, especially her loving family. Funeral service to be held Monday 15th June, 2:00pm at Woodlands Crematorium. Donations in memory of Julie are welcomed in aid for The Alzheimer's Society.
Geoffrey Rabin
It is with great sadness the family would like to announce the passing of Mr Geoffrey Rabin, known as Geoff. Funeral service will take place on Thursday 25th June 2026 10am at Robin Hood Crematorium, Streetsbrook Rd. Solihull. B90 3NL.
In Memoriams
Susan Hayes
It is now six years since you passed away, but as long as you live in our hearts, you are still here. Forever loved and never forgotten. Rest in God's loving care, until we meet again. Love from all the Family xxx.
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