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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.

12/02/2026

June Atterton of Darley Dale has sadly passed away on 16th January 2026.

Much loved Mum of Lynne, Jayne & Helen, loving mother-in-law, Grandma June & great grandma who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

June’s funeral will be held at Amber Valley Crematorium on Thursday 26th February 2026 at 11.00am.

Family flowers only please but donations if desired will benefit Ashgate Hospice and may be given online at
greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations

10/02/2026

Reg Wood ‘Woody’
Of Winster. Sadly, passed away on 9th January 2026 aged 79 years.
He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Woody’s Funeral Service will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Wednesday 25th February at 2.00pm.
Donations in lieu of flowers are invited for The Children’s Society 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.

10/02/2026

Vivienne Patricia Else
‘VIV’
Of Upper Lea, Matlock. Passed away on 18th January 2026 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
Loving sister of the late Dido and a much-loved aunt and great aunt who will be greatly missed by all family and friends.
Viv’s Funeral Service will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Friday 6th March at 11.00am.
Donations in her memory will benefit the charity Cats Protection and may be given at her 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.

10/02/2026

Owen Hughes Toplis
sadly passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital on 24th January 2026, aged 87 years. He is dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all his family.
Funeral service to take place at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Friday 20th February at 3:00pm.
Family flowers only please and donations for Ashgate Hospice may be given at the service via our website; www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations or cheques made payable to the Charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons Funeral Directors, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BU.

09/02/2026

JOYCE ARMITT
Of Matlock passed away on 21st January 2026, aged 92 years.
Beloved wife of the late Geoff, loving mother of Nick, David and the late Lynn, Andrew & Mother-in-Law to Mary & the late Dave. Also, a loving Nanna to Victoria, Jessica & Nana to Denise, Matthew and Great Nana to James. She will be greatly missed by all her family including Adam, Iain & Louise plus friends.
Joyce’s Funeral Service will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Saturday 21st February at 10.00am.
Donations in lieu of flowers will benefit Ashgate Hospice 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.

04/02/2026

Martin Richard Gillard Crofts
Sadly passed away peacefully at home on 21st January 2026, aged 67 years.
He lived a full and interesting life spanning many continents of the world. He leaves behind many friends and a loving family. He is dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends the world over.
His funeral will be held on Monday 16th February 2026 at Amber Valley Crematorium at 10.00am followed by a celebration of his life at Church in the Peak, Matlock at 11.00am.
Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Richard for his chosen charities may be given at the service, online at www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques made payable to the charities may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons Funeral Directors, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BU.

04/02/2026

Mark Atherton of Matlock has sadly passed away aged 68 years.

A celebration of Mark’s life will be held at Imperial Rooms, Matlock on Tuesday 17th February 2026 at 11.30am followed by interment at Steeple Arch Cemetery.

Donations in Mark’s memory will benefit Alzheimer’s Research UK and may be given online at greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations

03/02/2026

A huge thank you to Sarah Kallend and Sue McDonald, our therapists, for giving their time so generously today at our bereavement group, kindly hosted by Mad Hatter, Matlock.

Your gentle guidance made a difference, and we’re incredibly grateful for the support you offer to those navigating grief.

If you’re reading this and thinking about coming along to a future session, we know it can feel like a daunting thought. Walking into a bereavement group isn’t always easy — but you’ll find a warm, welcoming space, listening ears, and absolutely no pressure to speak if you don’t want to. Just being there is enough.

Our next bereavement meet up takes place on

📅 Tuesday 3rd March
🕙 10am – 12 noon
Mad Hatter, Matlock

You’ll be very welcome, any questions, please message and I will respond personally.

Caroline x

03/02/2026

We have been contacted regarding the memorials within the graveyard behind Darley Dale Methodist Church (which is Derbyshire Dales District Council's cemetery), as some have been laid down due to being assessed as unsafe.

For further information, please contact Derbyshire Dales District Council on 01629 761130 or email cemeteries@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

29/01/2026

Douglas Jenner, Matlock

It is with sadness that the family of Doug Jenner announce his passing on 20th January 2026.

A service to celebrate Doug’s life will be held at Amber Valley Crematorium on Thursday 19th February 2026 at 2pm.

Family flowers only please but donations if desired will benefit Macmillan Cancer Support and Ashgate Hospice and may given online at
greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations

26/01/2026

Alan Barry Hibbert, ‘Baz’ of Darley Dale has sadly passed away aged 85 years.

Baz’s funeral service will take place at Amber Valley Crematorium on Friday 20th February 2026 at 11.00am.
Please wear colourful socks.

Family flowers only please but donations if desired are for Alzheimer’s Research UK and SADS and may be given online at
greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations

23/01/2026

DAVE BAILEY
Dave passed away at his home in Matlock on 3rd January 2026, aged 70 years.
Much loved husband of Christine, loving dad of Robert and Stephen, and a dear brother who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Dave’s Funeral will be held at Chesterfield Crematorium on Friday 6th February at 1.30pm.
Donations in lieu of flowers are being received for Blythe House Hospice and 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.

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29 Knowleston Place
Matlock
DE43BU

Website

http://greatorexfunerals.co.uk/

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