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December 2021

  • Winifred Lumley-Holmes (nee Dugdale)

    Date of death: 28th December 2021

    We have been asked to announce the death of Winifred Lumley-Holmes (nee Dugdale) aged 98 years, formerly of Ramsey. She passed away on the 28th of December at Noble’s Hospital.

    She leaves family and friends.

    The Funeral Service will be held at 10:45am on Wednesday 12th of January at Douglas Borough Crematorium, followed by cremation.

    Family flowers only please. For further information regarding donations in lieu of flowers please contact: Corkhill & Callow, Tel: 813114

    Nominated Charity:
    Manx Deaf Society
  • Paul James Cain

    Date of death: 25th December 2021

    We have been asked to announce the death of Paul James Cain aged 56 years, of Rosedene Avenue, Birch Hill in Onchan. He passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday the 25th of December 2021, following a long illness bravely borne.

    Beloved and devoted partner of Sandra, much loved son of Brenda and the late Roly. Dearly loved father of Ian, dear brother of David and brother-in-law of Geraldine.

    A Service to celebrate Paul’s life will take place at 10.45pm on Thursday 6th of January at Douglas Borough Crematorium.

    For further information regarding donations please contact:
    Kingswood Funeral Home, Kingswood Grove Douglas Tel 661611
  • Melanie Jane ‘Mel’ Carr

    Date of death: 8th December 2021

    We have been asked to announce the death of Melanie Jane ‘Mel’ Carr aged 46 years, of Castletown. She passed away on the 8th of December 2021 at Noble’s Hospital .

    She leaves children Chelsea, Letitia, Dominic and husband Brian.

    The Funeral Service will be held at Douglas Borough Crematorium, Glencrutchery Road on Friday 31st December 2021 at 10am. Please wear something gold or yellow to show support.

    Family flowers only please. Enquiries please to:
    Cringle & Co Ltd Southern Funeral Service, 9-31 Hope Street, Castletown.
    Telephone: Castletown 824134 or Port Erin 833602

    Nominated Charity: ME Support Isle of Man C/o Celia Marshall, 41 Windermere Drive, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM3 2DN

  • Alice Grace Keenan

    Date of death: Friday 17th December 2021

    We’ve been asked to announce the death of Alice Grace Keenan aged 87 years, formerly of Peel.

    She passed away on Friday 17th December 2021 at Noble’s Hospital

    Beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Colin Sean and the late Sean Colin. She will be missed by all her family and friends

    The Funeral Service will be held at St Patricks Church Peel on Wednesday 29th December 2021 at 12:00 noon followed by Internment in Peel Cemetery

    No flowers by request. For further information regarding donations in lieu of flowers please contact: David Lancaster Funeral Directors Ltd by telephoning 842945
    Nominated Charity: British Red Cross
  • Godfrey Moses Pitts

    Date of death: 16th December 2021

    We have been asked to announce the death of Godfrey Moses Pitts aged 85 years formerly of The Eairy Foxdale. He passed away on Friday 16th December 2021 at Castle View Nursing Home Peel.

    He will be sadly missed by his wife Anne, his children Alison and Sarah, son-in-law John and all his family and friends.

    The Funeral Service will be held at Douglas Borough Crematorium on Thursday 23rd December at 11:30 am.

    Family flowers only please. For further information regarding donations in lieu of flowers please contact:
    David Lancaster Funeral Director Ltd on 842945
    Nominated Charity: Manx Wildlife Trust
  • Trevor Kelly

    Date of death: 16th December 2021

    We’ve been asked to announce the death of Trevor Kelly aged 86 years.
    He passed away on Thursday 16th December at Croven Court in Ramsey

    Beloved husband of the late Audrey, adored and dearly loved dad of Karen, father-in-law of Mark, much loved Granddad of Lee and Carl, a loving great Granddad.

    The Funeral Service will be held at Douglas Borough Crematorium on Thursday 23rd December at 1.15 pm

    For further information donations please contact Kingswood Funeral Home, Kingswood Grove Douglas Tel 661611
  • Ann Wiles

    Date of death: Wednesday 15th December 2021
    We’ve been asked to announce the death of Ann Wiles In her 95th year.

    She passed away on Wednesday 15th December 2021

    Beloved wife of the late Harry, Much loved Mum of Pat and the late Colin.
    Ann was a very keen Crown Green Bowler, a W.I member, walker, dancer and Bridge player who lived at home and remained mentally strong until the very end.

    The Funeral Service will be held at Douglas Borough Crematorium on Thursday 23rd December 2021 at 10 am

    For further information please contact: ERIC FARAGHER LTD, 6 MAIN ROAD, ONCHAN TEL: 673109 OR 622897.
  • Eileen Watterson

    Date of death: 16th December 2021

    We’ve been asked to announce the death of Eileen Watterson aged 85 years, formerly of Ballamaddrell, Port Erin
    She passed away on Thursday 16th December at Elder Grange Nursing Home

    Beloved wife of the late Ken, Loving mother, Nan and Great Nan

    The Funeral Service will be held at Rushen Parish Church on Thursday 23rd December at 2 pm followed by interment

    Family flowers only please.
    Enquiries please to: Cringle & Co Ltd Southern Funeral Service, Station Road, Port Erin
    Telephone : Port Erin 833602 or Castletown 824134
    Nominated Charity: Dementia Care and Support, Bradda Unit, Southlands Resource Centre, Church Road, Port St. Mary. IM9 5NL
  • Mary Crowe

    Date of death: 10th December 2021

    We have been asked to announce the death of Mary Crowe aged
    94 years, of Salisbury Street Nursing Home in Douglas. She passed away on Friday 10th December at Nobles Hospital.

    A very special auntie to Anita, great-aunt to Amy and sister of the late Tom.

    The funeral service will take place at 11.30am on Friday 17th December at Douglas Borough Crematorium

    For further information regarding donations please contact
    Kingswood Funeral Home, Kingswood Grove Douglas Tel 661611
  • Mary Crowe

    We have been asked to announce the death of Mary Crowe aged 94 years, formerly of Salisbury Street Nursing Home in Douglas. She passed away on Friday 10th December 2021 at Nobles Hospital.

    A very special auntie to Anita, great aunt to Amy and sister of the late Tom.

    The Funeral Service will be held at Douglas Borough Crematorium on Friday 17th December at 11:30 am.

    For further information regarding donations please contact: Kingswood Funeral Home, Kingswood Grove Douglas Tel 661611
  • Margaret Elizabeth (Betty) Wilkinson

    Date of death: 7th December 2021

    We have been asked to announce the death of Margaret Elizabeth (Betty) Wilkinson
    aged 86 years, formerly of Maughold. She passed away on Tuesday 7th December at Ramsey & District Cottage Hospital.

    She leaves her son Mark, daughter-in-law Ali, & grandchildren, Thomas and Emma.

    The Funeral Service will be held at Maughold Church on Monday 20th December at 11:00 am, followed by burial in Maughold Churchyard.

    Flowers welcome. For further information regarding donations in lieu of flowers please contact: Corkhill & Callow, Tel: 813114.