Obituary

William 'Bill' Durrant, the former president of the Wisbech Royal British Legion branch, has died aged 87.

Tributes paid to respected figure of Fenland military community

Mark Raftery died after his condition deteriorated following a collision on the B1101 March Road between Coldham and March on December 8.

Mark Raftery died after his condition deteriorated following a collision on the B1101 March Road between Coldham and March on December 8.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

'Beloved' Wisbech man dies following car collision last month

Mike Rouse, in his civic role, entertains HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in Ely

Mike Rouse, in his civic role, entertains HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in Ely

'A little talent very thinly spread' Mike Rouse, in his own words

Mike Rouse, enjoying one of the duties as Mayor of the City of Ely, at the potato race through the centre.

Mike Rouse, enjoying one of the duties as Mayor of the City of Ely, at the potato race through the centre.

Mike Rouse, councillor, former mayor and historian, dies aged 82

Historian Mike Rouse

Historian Mike Rouse

Mike Rouse: A lifetime's passion for books and literature

Brothers Luke (17) and Lewis (13) Smith were killed in a crash near Peterborough on Saturday (May 14).

Brothers Luke (17) and Lewis (13) Smith were killed in a crash near Peterborough on Saturday (May 14).

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Family pay tribute to brothers, 13 and 17, killed in horror BMW crash

Mervyn Pamment, who began his career on the Ely Standard before later enjoying a successful career in Fleet Street, has died, aged 79.

Mervyn Pamment, who began his career on the Ely Standard before later enjoying a successful career in Fleet Street, has died, aged 79.

Tributes to former Ely journalist who later moved to Fleet Street

Pamela Newton (right) with husband John and some of the bowls trophies they won in the UK.

Pamela Newton (right) with husband John and some of the bowls trophies they won in the UK.

Daughter remembers 'strong, adventurous' greengrocer Pamela

Dennis Ilsley (right) with wife Janice and stepson Jordan.

Dennis Ilsley (right) with wife Janice and stepson Jordan.

Family remembers sport-loving Dennis 'who could talk to anyone'

Brian Holl joined Wisbech Town FC as a youth player aged 12 before going onto make over 100 appearances for the first team.

Brian Holl joined Wisbech Town FC as a youth player aged 12 before going onto make over 100 appearances for the first team.

Wife pays tribute to ex-footballer who 'I could always rely on'

Malcolm Pope of Upwell was known to be a hardworking man who loved his sport, including Manchester United FC.

Malcolm Pope of Upwell was known to be a hardworking man who loved his sport, including Manchester United FC.

Family pays tribute to 'best dad you could have asked for'

Jonathan Fox was born in Manea and as well as farming, had an avid interest in football and horse racing.

Jonathan Fox was born in Manea and as well as farming, had an avid interest in football and horse racing.

Family remembers man who was 'life and soul of every party'

Jock Mackay moved from Scotland to Whittlesey to become a bus driver at Morley's, where he stayed for over 30 years.

Jock Mackay moved from Scotland to Whittlesey to become a bus driver at Morley's, where he stayed for over 30 years.

Daughter pays tribute to 'well-liked' bus driver Jock

Pauline Bedford (right) said husband Derrick (left) was

Pauline Bedford (right) said husband Derrick (left) was

Wife pays tribute to man who 'loved doing things for everyone else'

Diana (Dot) Flack's daughter said she 'always had a twinkle in her eye'.

Diana (Dot) Flack's daughter said she 'always had a twinkle in her eye'.

Daughter remembers mum who 'always had a twinkle in her eye'

Graham Smith was the longest-serving member of Soham Staploe Rotary Club after joining soon after it first founded in 1975.

Graham Smith was the longest-serving member of Soham Staploe Rotary Club after joining soon after it first founded in 1975.

Family pays tribute to 'a true gentleman' and club stalwart

John Abbott's (pictured) daughters, Carrie and Amy, said he 'would always be there or at the end of the phone'.

John Abbott's (pictured) daughters, Carrie and Amy, said he 'would always be there or at the end of the phone'.

Daughters remember artist father who would ‘always be there’

Valentina Moneva, 50, of Alexandra Road, Wisbech, was killed in a crash on the A141 at Hobbs Lot Bridge, March on Friday September 24

Valentina Moneva, 50, of Alexandra Road, Wisbech, was killed in a crash on the A141 at Hobbs Lot Bridge, March on Friday September 24

Son's emotional tribute to 'beautiful and gentle' mum killed in A141 crash

Bob Beeby opened his garage on Gold Street in 1970 after leaving school aged 15.

Bob Beeby opened his garage on Gold Street in 1970 after leaving school aged 15.

Family remembers 'cheeky, friendly and well-liked' mechanic

Rod Petch ran his own hairdressing business in Wisbech, as well as raising funds for Meadowgate Academy and being an avid Wisbech Town FC supporter.

Rod Petch ran his own hairdressing business in Wisbech, as well as raising funds for Meadowgate Academy and being an avid Wisbech Town FC supporter.

Wife remembers 'a kind, caring gentleman' after cancer battle

John McIntosh receiving freedom of Wisbech from then mayor Cllr Steve Tierney and also an earlier honour for his part in the liberation of France.

John McIntosh receiving freedom of Wisbech from then mayor Cllr Steve Tierney and also an earlier honour for his part in the liberation of France.

Blind war veteran honoured by France and his home town of Wisbech, dies

Bridget Hammond (left) ran Hammonds Camera Shop with husband Denis in Wisbech, as well as other premises.

Bridget Hammond (left) ran Hammonds Camera Shop with husband Denis in Wisbech, as well as other premises.

Daughter pays tribute to 'cheerful, friendly and supportive' shopkeeper

Mark Cooney, Spotted in Ely founder and social media entrepreneur, whose death was announced today.

Mark Cooney, Spotted in Ely founder and social media entrepreneur, whose death was announced today.

Spotted in Ely founder Mark Cooney dies

Hubert Dennis Young was born in Upwell near Wisbech and was a glider pilot before studying painting in London, when his interest for art was prompted.

Hubert Dennis Young was born in Upwell near Wisbech and was a glider pilot before studying painting in London, when his interest for art was prompted.

Ex-glider pilot and education pioneer dies

March man Trevor Allen Bevis passed away peacefully on April 7 aged 90.

March man Trevor Allen Bevis passed away peacefully on April 7 aged 90.

Historian who wrote 126 books and spent 64 years bellringing dies aged 90

Prince Philip has died aged 99.

Prince Philip has died aged 99.

Obituary: Prince Philip - a life of service

John Fisher on the deck of a trawler off East Anglia during the 1970s

John Fisher on the deck of a trawler off East Anglia during the 1970s

'World’s highest qualified merchant seamen' dies aged 62

Jamie Robinson (top right) with wife Victoria, stepson Finnley and son Archie.

Jamie Robinson (top right) with wife Victoria, stepson Finnley and son Archie.

Wife leads tributes to 'generous' husband after battle with Covid-19

War veteran and NHS fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore has died aged 100.

War veteran and NHS fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore has died aged 100.

Captain Sir Tom Moore dies aged 100

The family of Donald Stanley Burr have paid tributes to the “true Fen character” after he died on Thursday, December 31.

The family of Donald Stanley Burr have paid tributes to the “true Fen character” after he died on Thursday, December 31.

Family pay tribute to ‘well-known true Fen character’ Don Stanley Burr