Read recent obituaries from the Lincolnshire Echo, covering February 15-21, 2025. Find details on services and donations.
Natalie Bishop from Fishtoft died on February 6, 2025. She was 44. Her husband was Tim, and Molly and Penny were her daughters. Brenda was her mother, and Aaron was her brother. Her funeral is March 5, 2025, at 11:00 am at South Lincolnshire crematorium. Donations can be made to Peritoneal Malignancy Institute.
John Norman Corlett, formerly of Boston, died January 25. He passed in Sleaford at age 90. He ran a shop in Sleaford, then a post office in Boston with Chris. Graham, Sally, and Zoe were his children, and Adele, Blake, and Finn were his grandchildren. His funeral is February 26 at St Botolph’s Church at noon. Donations can go to the British Heart Foundation or Parkinson’s UK.
Denis Leslie Fawcett died on January 28, 2025. He founded Fawcett and Co Accountants. Jennifer was his wife, and Rebecca and Ben were his children. Thomas, William, Oliver, and Annabelle were his grandchildren. His requiem mass is February 28 at St Hugh’s Church at 12:30 pm. Donations may go to the Injured Rugby Players Foundation.
George Barry Gissing died peacefully in Lincoln at 90 years old after a short illness. He was a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His funeral is March 11, 2025, at 11:00 am at St Peter & St Paul Church, Caistor. Donations can be made to The Royal British Legion.
Keith Glover of Sleaford died at home January 24. He was 80 years old. Anne was his loving wife, and he was a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A private cremation already happened.
Andrew Hewson Heathorn died January 29, 2025, aged 75. His funeral is February 27, 2025, at 10:30 am at St Nicholas Church, Snitterby. Donations can go to St Nicholas Church.
Barbara Ann Hilton of Benington died peacefully January 25, 2025. She passed at the Butterfly Hospice at 71. She was a loving wife, mum, and grandmother. The funeral is February 25, 2025, at 11:30 am at Boston Crematorium. Donations can go to the Butterfly Hospice and Headway Lincolnshire.
Joseph Raymond Johnson (Ray) died February 12, 2025. He owned Johnson Motors. He passed at Lincoln County Hospital at 88. Rita was his wife, and Paul and Graham were his sons. His funeral is March 3 at Sibsey Parish Church at 11 am, followed by a private cremation in Boston. Donations can go to St. Botolph’s Parish Church.
Eileen Julian of Frampton died January 18, 2025. She passed peacefully at 86 after a short illness. Barry was her late husband, and Paul and Helena were her children. Philippa and Joseph were her grandchildren. The funeral is March 7, 2025, at 1:30 pm at Boston crematorium. Donations can go to Guide Dogs or Hearing Dogs.
Barbara Janet Lee passed on January 25, 2025. She was 87 years old. Her funeral is March 4, 2025, at 1 pm at All Saints Church, Nettleham.
Mary McCann of Sleaford died February 7. She passed in Lincoln at 85 years old. George McCann was her late husband, and Philip, John, and Marie were her children. Martin, Katie, and Sharon were her grandchildren. Ryan and Chloe were her great-grandchildren. Her funeral is March 5 at Lincoln Crematorium, East Chapel, at 10:30 am. Donations can be made to Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Lee Elvis Savill died after a long battle on February 5, 2025. He passed at The Royal Papworth Hospital at 63. Clem was his partner, and Becky and Maria were his daughters. His funeral at Grimsby Crematorium is March 3, 2025, at 1:30 pm.
Averill Ward (Ave) died February 2, aged 85. She passed at Boultham Park House. Linda was her sister. Terrie, Shaun, Michael, Melanie, and Dawn were her nieces and nephews. The funeral is March 5, 2025, at 10 am at Lincoln Crematorium. Donations to The British Army Benevolent Fund would be appreciated.
Margaret Watts died peacefully February 2, aged 89. She passed in Avocet House Care Home. Len was her late husband, and Nigel and Neil are her sons. Joe is her grandson, and Bob was her brother. Her funeral is March 4, 2025, at 1:30 pm at Boston Crematorium. Donations may go to the Alzheimer’s Society.
Gwendoline White of Wickenby died January 15, 2025. She was 92. Ray was her late husband, and Gill, Andrew, and Sally are her children. She was a cherished nan and great granny. Her memorial is March 3 at 1:30pm at Lincoln Crematorium. Donations to Save The Children may be sent.