Thomas Greatorex & Sons Ltd Independent Family Funeral Directors

Thomas Greatorex & Sons Ltd Independent Family Funeral Directors Thomas Greatorex & Sons have served the local community for over 100 years. Our fully trained staff are available 24 hours a day to assist you.

It is our aim to advise, guide and carry out your wishes to the very highest standard.

MARK CHRISTOPHER GOODWINOf Youlgrave Passed away on 5th April 2026 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 69.A loving part...
08/05/2026

MARK CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN
Of Youlgrave Passed away on 5th April 2026 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 69.
A loving partner, who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Mark’s Funeral Ceremony will be held on Friday 29th May at 2.00pm at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick. DE55 1BH.
Please feel free to wear whatever you feel comfortable in.
Donations in his memory will benefit Water Aid and Medecins Sans Frontieres and may be given at the ceremony, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donaitons, or cheques payable to ‘Jepson Funerals Ltd’ may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place. Matlock. DE4 3BU.

Diana Margaret Symonds, passed away peacefully at home on 23rd April 2026, aged 93 years.She is dearly loved and will be...
08/05/2026

Diana Margaret Symonds, passed away peacefully at home on 23rd April 2026, aged 93 years.
She is dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all her family & friends.
Funeral service at St Mary the Virgin's Church, South Darley on Tuesday 19th May at 1:00pm.
Donations for Ashgate Hospice may be given at the service, online at www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk
or cheques made payable to the charity may be sent to
Thomas Greatorex & Sons Funeral Directors, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BU.

ANDREW HARTLEY ‘HORACE’Of Matlock. Passed away on 16th April 2026 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 62.A much-loved S...
07/05/2026

ANDREW HARTLEY ‘HORACE’
Of Matlock. Passed away on 16th April 2026 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 62.
A much-loved Son, Dad, Brother and Grandad, who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral Service to be held at Chesterfield Crematorium on Thursday 21st May at 11.15am.
Rather than dark clothing, please feel free to wear whatever you wish.
Donations in lieu of flowers will benefit ‘ORCHID’ a charity Fighting Male Cancer. These may be given at the funeral, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.

DAVID JOHN ABBOTT.Of Brackenfield. On 17th April 2026 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 79.Husband of Jane, Dad to Tr...
05/05/2026

DAVID JOHN ABBOTT.
Of Brackenfield. On 17th April 2026 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 79.
Husband of Jane, Dad to Tracey, Rachel, Robert and David. Grandad to George, Abigail, Sam, Evie, Darcie, Archer and Blossom. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

David’s Funeral Service will be held at All Saint’s Church, Ashover, on Wednesday 13th May at 10.30am, prior to private family interment.
Donations in his memory will benefit Diabetes UK, and may be given at the funeral, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.
Please feel free to wear farming attire, or whatever you feel comfortable in.

ALAN HUGH GENTOf Wensley. Alan sadly passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital on 18th April, aged 86 years.Much loved ...
02/05/2026

ALAN HUGH GENT
Of Wensley. Alan sadly passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital on 18th April, aged 86 years.
Much loved husband of Irene, loving dad of Susan and Mick, father-in-law of Richard and Shirley, grandad of Hayley, Rob and Mikala. Great grandad of Callie, Gabi and ‘Baby Bump’.
He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral Service and Committal to be held at St. Mary’s Church, South Darley, on Thursday 14th May at 2.30pm.
Donations in lieu of flowers will benefit Ashgate Hospice, The British Heart Foundation, and Cancer Research UK. These may be given at the funeral, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to ‘Jepson Funeral Ltd’ may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.

ADRIAN WILSON DUGGINSOf Darley Dale, passed away peacefully on 23rd April 2026, at Darcy House Care Home, aged 83.Belove...
02/05/2026

ADRIAN WILSON DUGGINS
Of Darley Dale, passed away peacefully on 23rd April 2026, at Darcy House Care Home, aged 83.
Beloved husband of the late Jenny, much loved dad of Richard and Jayne, father-in-law of Kirsty and Rich and grandad of Louis and Jack, Owen and Arthur. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Adrian’s Funeral Service will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium, Swanwick, on Friday 29th May at 11.00am.
Please feel free to wear something bright and colourful to reflect Adrian’s personality.
Donations in lieu of flowers will benefit Cancer Research UK. These may be given at his funeral, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.

BERNARD ILES.Of Matlock.Passed away peacefully on 3rd April 2026 at Maple Leaf Care Home, Ripley, aged 92.A much-loved d...
01/05/2026

BERNARD ILES.
Of Matlock.
Passed away peacefully on 3rd April 2026 at Maple Leaf Care Home, Ripley, aged 92.
A much-loved dad, grandad and great grandad who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Bernard’s Funeral Service will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium, Swanwick, on Wednesday 20th May at 10.00am.
Donations in his memory will benefit The Alzheimer’s Society and may be given at his funeral, via our website: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.

An extra special final tribute 💐🌷These flowers were lovingly gathered from this ladies own garden, beautifully arranged ...
01/05/2026

An extra special final tribute 💐🌷
These flowers were lovingly gathered from this ladies own garden, beautifully arranged into a truly special spray by Robert Young Florists Ltd

Stephen Mellor of Matlock, (formally Bonsall) has passed away on 10th April 2026 aged 71 years.Beloved husband of the la...
30/04/2026

Stephen Mellor of Matlock, (formally Bonsall) has passed away on 10th April 2026 aged 71 years.
Beloved husband of the late Wendy, much loved dad of Karl, Nick, Michelle, Jane and the late Jeremy.
Grandad and great grandad, he will be sadly missed by all his family.
Funeral service at St James the Apostle Church, Bonsall on Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 11am followed by interment at Steeple Arch Cemetery.

Kath Parker of New Whittington, Chesterfield has sadly passed away on 15th April 2026, aged 88 years.Kath will be greatl...
28/04/2026

Kath Parker of New Whittington, Chesterfield has sadly passed away on 15th April 2026, aged 88 years.
Kath will be greatly missed by her loving daughter Linda, her dearly loved granddaughters Laura and Rachel and all her family.
Funeral service at St. Barnabas Church, New Whittington on Thursday 7th May at 9:45am, followed by a committal service at Chesterfield Crematorium.
Family flowers only please and Donations for Blythe House may be given at the service, online at www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk or cheques made payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BU.

Joan Price of Matlock has sadly passed away aged 100 years. Much loved and greatly missed by her family and those who kn...
28/04/2026

Joan Price of Matlock has sadly passed away aged 100 years.

Much loved and greatly missed by her family and those who knew her.

Funeral service at Amber Valley Crematorium on Thursday 14th May 2026 at 1pm.

Family flowers only please but donations if desired are for Spring Hill Hospice, Rochdale and may be given online at
greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations/

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