Current Funerals
These are the current funerals that we are arranging. Click on a name to see the funeral arrangements.
MASON, Dennis Arthur
sadly passed away on 3 June 2026, aged 69 Years. Dearly loved and missed by all his family. Funeral service to take place at Christ Church, Holloway on Monday 6 July at 11:00am, followed by a committal service at Holloway Cemetery at 12:00pm. Donations if desired can be made to The Air Ambulance Service at www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk. Enquiries to Greatorex Funeral Directors, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BU.
KNOWLES, Florence Marjorie. Nee Harrison
Of Matlock, formerly Wirksworth.
On 15th June 2026 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 99 years.
Beloved Wife of the late Reginald, and a much-loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother who will be sadly missed by all her family.
Funeral Service to be held at Darley Dale Methodist Church on Wednesday 8th July at 11.00am prior to interment in Darley Dale Cemetery.
All flowers are welcome and may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons 29 Knowleston Place. Matlock. DE4 3BU.
Kindly note, dark attire need not be worn.
ROPER, Stephen Trevor. ‘Steve’.
Of Matlock.
Steve sadly passed away on 1st June 2026 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 64 years. Loving son of Pauline, dad of Kim, Kerry, Jamie and Kayleigh, partner of Annette and grandad of Liam, Jack, Charlotte, Lilly, Riley, Josh, Esmae, Winter and Skyla. He will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends.
Steve’s Funeral Service will be held at Darley Dale Methodist Church on Wednesday 1st July at 11.00am, prior to interment in Darley Dale Cemetery. Donations will benefit The Stroke Association and may be given at the funeral, online:www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.
Thomas, Win
(Late of Matlock)
Passed away peacefully in hospital 22nd May 2026 aged 91 years.
Loving mother of Laura, Mama to Sophie and Laurence, Catherine and Dave, GG to Bea and Jessie, Aunt of Sue and Roger.
Funeral service to be held at Amber Valley Crematorium on Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 1pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Win may be given for Underhall Respite and Resource Centre and may be sent c/o
Thomas Greatorex and Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock, DE4 3BU (01629) 582470
GOODWIN, David Alfred
On 6th June 2026 at his home in Tansley, aged 87 years.
Beloved husband of the late Sheila and dear father of Nick and Andy. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
David’s Funeral Service will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Tansley on Tuesday 7th July at 12.30pm prior interment in Tansley Cemetery.
Donations are being received for Cancer Research UK and The British Heart Foundation. These may be given at the funeral, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to ‘Jepson Funerals Ltd’ may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons Ltd, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.
WAGSTAFFE, Stephen
Formerly of Matlock.
Stephen passed away on 27th May 2026 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 62 years.
Son of the late Mary and Granville, much loved Dad of Laura, Father-in-law, Grandad, and Brother, who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral Service to be held at Chesterfield Crematorium on Thursday 2nd July at 11.15am. Donations in lieu of flowers are being received for Ashgate Hospice and may be given at the funeral, via our website: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.
CHAMBERS, Stuart
Stuart Chambers, Matlock’s infamous Chartered Accountant and longest standing member of Matlock Golf Club, died on 22nd May. His thanksgiving funeral will be held on Friday 19th June at 1 pm at St Peter’s Church, Parwich, followed by refreshments at the Sycamore Pub next door. If you are attending, please can the men wear a dickie-bow and the ladies a bright scarf. If you cannot attend, raise a glass in memory of his zest for life: “It was such fun.”
Donations in memory of Stuart will benefit the RNLI, the Royal British Legion and St. Peter's Church, Parwich and may be given at the service or through our website.
GENT, Irene Mary
Of Wensley.
Irene sadly passed away at Valley Lodge Nursing Home on 28th May, aged 86 years.
Beloved Wife of the late Alan, much loved Mum of Susan and Mick, Mother-in-law of Richard and Shirley, Nanna of Hayley, Rob and Mikala. Great Nanna of Callie, Gabi and Lola.
She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service and Committal to be held at St. Mary’s Church, South Darley, on Tuesday 16th June at 2.30pm.
Donations in lieu of flowers will benefit Ashgate Hospice. These may be given at the funeral, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to ‘Jepson Funerals Ltd’ may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.
MACPHERSON, Bronwen
Of Matlock.
On 17th May 2026 at Valley Lodge Care Home, aged 80 years. Loving wife of Alistair. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
A Service of Celebration for Bronwen’s life will be held at Darley Dale Methodist Church on Friday 19th June at 12.30pm. Donations in lieu of flowers are being received for Diabetes UK. These may be given at her funeral, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.
ASTLES, Patricia Anne
sadly passed away on 13 April 2026, aged 82 Years. Dearly loved and missed by all her family. Funeral service to take place at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium on Friday 19 June at 12:00pm. Donations if desired can be made to The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association at www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk. Enquiries to Greatorex Funeral Directors, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BU.
WILSON, Janice Patricia Helen. ‘Janma’
Janma sadly passed away at her home in Matlock on 27th April 2026, aged 84.
Much loved Mum of Jayne, Marc, Amanda, Nicky, and Martin, step-mum of Julie. Grandma and Great Grandma Janma, who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral Service to be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium, Swanwick, on Friday 29th May at 4.00pm.
Donations in lieu of flowers will benefit Ashgate Hospice and may be given at the funeral, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU.
GOODWIN, Mark Christopher
Of Youlgrave
On 5th April 2026 at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 69.
A loving partner, who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Mark’s Funeral Ceremony will be held on Friday 29th May at 2.00pm at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium, Derby Road, Swanwick. DE55 1BH.
Donations in his memory will benefit Water Aid and Medecins Sans Frontieres and may be given at the ceremony, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donaitons, or cheques payable to ‘Jepson Funerals Ltd’ may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place. Matlock. DE4 3BU.
Please feel free to wear whatever you feel comfortable in.
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DUGGINS, Adrian Wilson
Of Darley Dale.
Passed away peacefully on 23rd April 2026, at Darcy House Care Home, aged 83.
Beloved husband of the late Jenny, much loved dad of Richard and Jayne, father-in-law of Kirsty and Rich and grandad of Louis and Jack, Owen and Arthur. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Adrian’s Funeral Service will be held at Amber Valley Memorial Park & Crematorium, Swanwick, on Friday 29th May at 11.00am. Donations in lieu of flowers will benefit Cancer Research UK. These may be given at his funeral, online: www.greatorexfunerals.co.uk/donations, or cheques payable to the charity may be sent to Thomas Greatorex & Sons, 29 Knowleston Place, Matlock. DE4 3BU. Please feel free to wear something bright and colourful to reflect Adrian's personality.
MELLOR, Stephen
of Matlock, (formally Bonsall) has passed away on 10th April 2026 aged 71 years.
Beloved husband of the late Wendy, much loved dad of Karl, Nick, Michelle, Jane and the late Jeremy.
Grandad and great grandad, he will be sadly missed by all his family.
Funeral service at St James the Apostle Church, Bonsall on Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 11am followed by interment at Steeple Arch Cemetery.
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Testimonials
What our families say
We would like to thank you so much for everything you have done for our Dad and father-in-law, Garry Wilson. Dad couldn’t have been in better hands. The care and respect you all showed was exemplary and wonderful. Even running over time, you didn’t hurry us, just can’t thank you enough. Keep doing what you do Russell for those that have born through the doors of Greatorex’s and for those to come, such a valuable vocation.
With all our very best wishes
Testimonials
What our families say
We would like to thank you so much for everything you have done for our Dad and father-in-law, Garry Wilson. Dad couldn’t have been in better hands. The care and respect you all showed was exemplary and wonderful. Even running over time, you didn’t hurry us, just can’t thank you enough. Keep doing what you do Russell for those that have born through the doors of Greatorex’s and for those to come, such a valuable vocation.
With all our very best wishes