Obituaries

Members of a town tennis club paid tribute to a much-loved player who helped shape the club’s community spirit.

Tributes have been paid to former mayor and ambulance driver David ‘Jock’ Kerr, who dedicated more than five decades to serving Grantham.

Tributes have been paid to a former teacher and town councillor who helped tackle healthcare issues on behalf of others.

Tributes have been paid to a “hero” of nature and conservation who died this month after almost 50 years of service to local wildlife.

Tributes have been paid to a woman who was the “life and soul of the party” and who was “loved by everyone” following her alleged murder.

A series of events will mark Thatcher’s 100th birthday, exploring both the achievements and controversies of Britain’s first female Prime Minister.

Thousands of pounds have been raised in memory of a much-loved town hairdresser and a beloved wife and friend.

A new initiative is offering families a way to stay connected with their loved ones who have died.

An appeal has been launched to give a mum ‘the send-off she deserves’ after she died suddenly last week.

Grieving parents have paid tribute to their ‘beautiful’ son, who tragically lost his life in a fatal crash.

A son has published a children’s book inspired by his late father’s magical bedtime stories — with proceeds going to charity.

The works of a prolific painter are to be showcased this weekend at a posthumous exhibition in her memory.

Tributes have been paid to one of the area’s longest-serving landlords following his death.

Parishioners and members of the clergy have been paying tribute to Rev David Sweeting following his sudden death at the age of 61.

A bright blue bench now stands in a village in memory of a young man who brought colour and joy to the community.

The life of a key player in one of a town football club’s most successful periods will be celebrated.

Flowers have been left in tribute to two teenagers who died in a crash on Friday.

Tributes have been paid to a man who dedicated more than 50 years to breaking cars following his death on Sunday.

Mourners lined familiar pick-up points today (Friday) as a heartfelt tribute in honour of “legendary” coach driver Alan Cartwright.

A veteran radio presenter whose career spanned more than five decades has died aged 75.