October 2025

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  Anne Elizabeth Higgins (nee Watson).

  Date of Death: Wednesday 15th October.
  
  We've been asked to announce the death of Anne Elizabeth Higgins of Lerghy Cripperty. She passed away on Monday 15th October at her home. Beloved Wife of Frank, dearly loved Mum of Stephen, Elizabeth, Graeme and Michael, Mother In Law to Mary, Andrea, Maggie and the late Chris, a loving Nana, Great Nana, Sister, Aunt, Great Aunt and Great Great Aunt.
  
  A service to celebrate Ann's life will take place at 12.15pm on Wednesday 29th October at Kirk Braddan Church followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please. For further information regarding donations to Hospice Isle of Man in lieu of flowers, please contact Kingswood Funeral Home by telephoning 661611.
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  David (Dave) Skillen.

  Date of death: 18th October.
  
  We've been asked to announce the death of David Skillen, formerly of Sulbrick Farm St. Marks. He passed away on Saturday 18th October at Springfield Grange Nursing Home in Douglas. Beloved Husband of Ann, loving Dad of Martin and John, much loved Poppa of Anuerin, Rachel, Lyra, Rose and Matthew, a dear Brother In Law and Father In Law.
  
  The funeral service will be held at 2pm on Thursday 6th November at the Douglas Borough Crematorium. No flowers by request please. For further information regarding donations in lieu of flowers to The Manx Stroke Foundation, please contact Kingswood Funeral Home by telephoning 661611.