Ipswich death notices from the Ipswich Star

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The Ipswich Star published 8 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:

MARY PHYLLIS BELL

Sadly passed away surrounded by her family, aged 83 years. Much loved Mum, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
Read MARY PHYLLIS BELL's full death notice

Iris Phyllis Kibler (née Halls)

Passed away peacefully on 26 March 2026. beloved wife of the late Ron, much loved mum to Gayle, nana to Charlotte, Isobel and Georgia, great nana to Alexander, mother in law to Simon and sister to Val.
Read Iris Phyllis Kibler (née Halls)'s full death notice

SYLVIA DOROTHY 'SHISSHOO' HARRISON

Beloved Wife, Mum, Nan, Sister and Friend to many, passed away peacefully on the 16 March, 2026. Funeral service will be held on 28 April, 2026, at Seven Hills Crematorium at 11.
Read SYLVIA DOROTHY 'SHISSHOO' HARRISON's full death notice

BERYL DAPHNE PENNELL

Passed on 22 March at Ipswich Hospital. Beloved Wife of Eric, cherished Mum of Philip, Sue, John and Raj and much loved Nan and Great Gran.
Read BERYL DAPHNE PENNELL's full death notice

MARY NINA BARNES

Died peacefully on 18 March, 2026, aged 78. Beloved and loving wife of the late Roger Keith Barnes and dearly loved sister and aunt.
Read MARY NINA BARNES's full death notice

RICHARD MARK ROPER

Passed away peacefully on 19 March, 2026, at Ipswich Hospital, aged 58 years, with his family by his side. Much loved and devoted husband of Angela Roper, and cherished father to Lauren and Alex.
Read RICHARD MARK ROPER's full death notice

MAVIS ALCOCK

Passed away peacefully on 4 March, 2026, aged 91 years. Devoted wife to the late Hector, loving Mum to Peter, Michael, Kathleen, Allison and the late Paul, mother-in-law, nanna, great nanna and great great nanna, who will be sadly missed by all her family.
Read MAVIS ALCOCK's full death notice

WILLIAM MACDONALD 'BILL ' SOUTHGATE

Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, 16 March aged 82. Much loved Husband to Audrey, Father to Richard, Glen, Andrew and Donna.
Read WILLIAM MACDONALD 'BILL ' SOUTHGATE'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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