Wells-next-the-Sea News Fakenham News Things to do Sport Property Support Us

Obituaries

'A man of the people' - Bayfield Hall owner, Robin Combe, dies aged 87

Robin Combe in his beloved Cockle

Obituary

Donna-Louise Bishop

Author Picture Icon
Obituary: The family of Robin Combe, landowner of north Norfolk's Bayfield Hall, has paid tribute to him.
Pat Preece

Obituary

Tributes to Fakenham GP who devoted working life to his patients

Chris Bishop

Author Picture Icon
Malcolm with his two daughters, Laura (centre) and Leanne (right) on Laura's wedding day. 

'Kind, gentle and loyal' - Heartfelt tributes to well-loved grandad

Aaron McMillan

Author Picture Icon
George Henry Shepherd Jones pictured on commissioning as a Sub-Lieutenant (Air) in the RNVR in 1944

Obituary

Second World War Fleet Air Arm pilot and Norfolk farmer dies aged 97

Donna-Louise Bishop

Author Picture Icon
Tributes have been paid to Margaret Smith, from Dereham. 

Tributes paid to 'remarkable and talented' globetrotting grandmother

Stuart Anderson

Author Picture Icon
Freya Prigmore holds a microphone and sings next to a picture of her mum, Chloe, who is wearing glasses.

'A truly special lady' - Freya, 13, leads concert in memory of teacher mum

Donna-Louise Bishop

Author Picture Icon
Ray Baker during his service in the RAF

Veterans unite for serviceman's final send-off

Donna-Louise Bishop

Author Picture Icon
Father's Day tributes

Father's Day

Readers Father's Day tributes to the loved and lost

Donna-Louise Bishop

Author Picture Icon
Alan Baker, 89, at the Whitwell and Reepham Station with his book 'A Life on the Rails'. Picture: DE

Obituary

Lifelong railwayman who rescued baby from burning building, dies aged 91

Donna-Louise Bishop

Author Picture Icon
Former Arsenal player Alan Miller at Wells Beach Cafe. Picture: Matthew Usher.

Holkham's tribute to 'kind, warm and generous' estate manager

Aaron McMillan

Author Picture Icon
Former Arsenal player Alan Miller at Wells Beach Cafe. Picture: Matthew Usher.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper and Norfolk estate manager dies

Aaron McMillan

Author Picture Icon
Cordelia Gidney sitting in a blue dress and glasses smiling at the camera

Obituary

Wood engraving artist and children's writer dies following long illness

Donna-Louise Bishop

Author Picture Icon
The Duke leaves hospital in London today. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Obituary

Obituary: Prince Philip - a life of service

Chris Bishop

Author Picture Icon

Become a Supporter

This newspaper has been a central part of community life for many years. Our industry faces testing times, which is why we're asking for your support. Every contribution will help us continue to produce local journalism that makes a measurable difference to our community.

Become a Supporter
George Pope was well known in Fakenham, working as a firefighter and establishing Wensum Engineering in the market town.

Tributes paid to devoted father who founded Wensum Engineering

Aaron McMillan

Author Picture Icon
The Eastern Daily Press and Norwich Evening News invited families and friends to remember their loved ones who have died...

Coronavirus

Your tributes to those who have died with coronavirus

Donna-Louise Bishop

Author Picture Icon
Clive Scrivens (left) with Steve Scott. Mr Scrivens was one of the men who founded Dereham Rugby Club in 1974 while...

Obituary

'A brilliant man' - Founder member of rugby club dies aged 72

Abigail Nicholson

Author Picture Icon
Eddie Hunn, 99, grew up in East Dereham and was a prisoner of war during WW2. Picture: Ruth Lawes

Obituary

'Creative and ingenious' veteran and prisoner of war dies aged 100

Donna-Louise Bishop

Author Picture Icon
A man smiling in his firefighter's uniform

Tribute paid to beloved firefighter and family man

Aaron McMillan

Author Picture Icon
A young woman sitting in a wheelchair

Obituary

'She was a fighter'- Tributes to music-loving Kelsey, 27

Donna-Louise Bishop

Author Picture Icon
Jim and his wife Isabel raising a glass at a garden party

Obituary

'Everyone's friend' - Tributes to farming industry figure Jim Davidson

Donna-Louise Bishop

Author Picture Icon
Heather Neave, president of Dereham Theatre Company (second right),, presents a cheque to Betty Cart

Obituary

Tributes paid to charity founder who helped hundreds with cancer journeys

Donna-Louise Bishop

Author Picture Icon
Ted Hare pictured in a white hat and sunglasses

Obituary

Social care innovator Ted Hare dies aged 79

Michael Pollitt

Logo Icon
Elderly women in the London Eye overlooking the House of Commons.

Norfolk

Tributes paid to 'amazing' mother-of-five and former hardware shop owner

Aaron McMillan

Author Picture Icon
Carl Watson, who was born and grew up around Norwich, was a life-long Canaries fan. PIcture: Katie W

‘He was more than obsessed with Carrow Road’ - Tributes to well-loved...

Ruth Lawes

person
Robin Roberson. A fellow villager says 'His rich legacy will be fondly remembered by all those whose

OBITUARY: The humble octogenarian amazed by the choice on offer nowadays...

Steve Russell

person
Away from work, Richard Foulger was a keen golfer, being a member at Bawburgh Golf Club for 30 years

Obituary: Tributes to keen golfer and astute businessman Richard Foulger

Steve Russell

person
John Wilson and Jason Coe

‘One of the best days of my life’ - memories of fisherman once voted...

Rowan Mantell

Author Picture Icon
Mary Brown as she prepared to retire from Swanton Morley school in 1989. She told us, about her 35 y

Tributes to retired Norfolk teacher Mary Brown, who has died at 90

Steve Russell

person
Geoffrey Thrower. 'He was warm and perfectly mannered, but always had a twinkle in his eye and a sen

Tributes: ‘Gentle gentleman’ Geoffrey Thrower, from the Norfolk ginger...

Sam Courtney-Guy

person
Mabel "Teddy" O'Donnell with Charlotte Ridley, one of her five great grandchildren Picture: CONAL

Dereham Inner Wheel founder member Mabel “Teddy” O’Donnell dies, aged 94

person