Death notices from the Ipswich Star in the last week

Ipswich death notices and funeral announcements from the Ipswich Star <i>(Image: Getty Images)</i>
Ipswich death notices and funeral announcements from the Ipswich Star (Image: Getty Images)
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The Ipswich Star published 10 death notices last week.

Every week, the Ipswich Star publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page.

Here are the most recent notices placed in the Ipswich Star:

HOWARD FRANK KIMBER

Peacefully passed away in his sleep in York District Hospital on 23 January, 2026, aged 94 years. Loving husband of the late Janet Patricia, dad to Richard, Liz and Jonathan, a dear grandad and great grandad.
Read HOWARD FRANK KIMBER's full death notice

DAVID ELMER

It is with sadness we announce David Elmer passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 88. He was a much loved Husband, Father and Grandfather who will be missed dearly.
Read DAVID ELMER's full death notice

ERIC ARNOLD EKE

Passed away peacefully in Ipswich Hospital on Friday, 23 January, 2026, aged 95. He will be sadly missed by his wife Audrey, Julie and David, Gary and Elma, all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Read ERIC ARNOLD EKE's full death notice

EILEEN ROSE CALEY

Passed away peacefully on 29 January, 2026, aged 86 years, following a long and brave battle with dementia. Beloved Wife of the late Melvyn.
Read EILEEN ROSE CALEY's full death notice

GLADYS JOAN ABBOTT

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 1 February, 2026, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack, dearly loved mum of John and the late Jacqueline, mother-in-law of Rodney, Beverley and the late Jill.
Read GLADYS JOAN ABBOTT's full death notice

DEREK JOHN COWIE

Peacefully passed away on 25 January, 2026, aged 91 years. Much loved husband of Ellen, dad, grandad and great grandad.
Read DEREK JOHN COWIE's full death notice

JEAN SMITH

Passed away peacefully at Prince of Wales House (formerly Western Av, Felixstowe) on 26 January 2026, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Basil Smith, who sadly passed away in 2019.
Read JEAN SMITH's full death notice

JOAN RACHEL MINNS

Very sadly, but peacefully Joan passed away on 16 January at Ipswich Hospital, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Ron (Chic) and treasured mum to Carole and Christine, mother-in-law to Steven and Rolando and nanny to her 6 grandchildren, Carl, Nathan, Luan Joanna, Zena and David, and great nanny to her 8 great grandchildren, sister of…
Read JOAN RACHEL MINNS's full death notice

JOHN BERNARD COPPING

Sadly passed away at St Elizabeth Hospice on Wednesday, 21 January, 2026, aged 92. John will be dearly missed.
Read JOHN BERNARD COPPING's full death notice

PERCIVAL CHARLES KING

Percy passed away peacefully at Bucklesham Grange Care Home on Friday, 9 January, 2026, aged 94. Much loved Brother of Ken and Uncle of Susan, Michael, Sally and Paul and Great Uncle of Siobhan, Heather, Rachel, Sarah, Stuart, William and Shannon.
Read PERCIVAL CHARLES KING's full death notice

More death notices

You can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.

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