Obituary

Russell Foster who died at the age of 96 will be remembered at a special exhibition.

Obituary: Inspirational artist who continued painting into his final hours

Dan Leathers will be remembered in a charity marathon on September 21.

Dan Leathers will be remembered in a charity marathon on September 21.

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Man who died in 'horrific' A47 crash to be remembered at marathon

A cardboard cutout of John Calthorpe with his three grandchildren at a celebration of his life at the Pier Hotel in Gorleston.

A cardboard cutout of John Calthorpe with his three grandchildren at a celebration of his life at the Pier Hotel in Gorleston.

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'He wanted to be there' - Cut-out cardboard constable attends his own funeral service

Doreen King, who helped set up the first family planning clinic in Great Yarmouth, has died aged 91.

Doreen King, who helped set up the first family planning clinic in Great Yarmouth, has died aged 91.

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Obituary: Pioneering woman who helped hundreds access contraception dies aged 91

Richard 'Strawberry' Hawkins, former Great Yarmouth and Gorleston lifeboat coxswain, has died aged 80.

Richard 'Strawberry' Hawkins, former Great Yarmouth and Gorleston lifeboat coxswain, has died aged 80.

Obituary: Former lifeboat coxswain who was 'a hell of a seaman' dies aged 80

Former Port and Haven chief executive Michael Boon, here pictured in 2015, has died.

Former Port and Haven chief executive Michael Boon, here pictured in 2015, has died.

The man who helped literally change Great Yarmouth's coastline

Gorleston FC - with manager, Roger Carter, on top left (standing). Picture: Sammy Morgan

Gorleston FC - with manager, Roger Carter, on top left (standing). Picture: Sammy Morgan

'A true gentleman': Tributes to former professional footballer from Norfolk

Veterans ready to carry the coffin at the funeral of Alan Cole at Gorleston.

Veterans ready to carry the coffin at the funeral of Alan Cole at Gorleston.

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Dozens attend funeral of Parachute Regiment veteran who had no known friends

Alan Cole was born April 11, 1940 and died February 2, 2024. Pictures - Submitted

Alan Cole was born April 11, 1940 and died February 2, 2024. Pictures - Submitted

Veterans urged to attend funeral of former Para with no known friends and family

John McNamara who for 50 years was one of Great Yarmouth's leading hoteliers has died aged 96.

John McNamara who for 50 years was one of Great Yarmouth's leading hoteliers has died aged 96.

Obituary: Great Yarmouth hotel and darts legend dies aged 96

A search is under way to find the family of Christopher Emerson from Great Yarmouth

A search is under way to find the family of Christopher Emerson from Great Yarmouth

Search under way to find family of 67-year-old who died in Norfolk

Former Great Yarmouth mayor John Burroughs has died. Picture - Newsquest

Former Great Yarmouth mayor John Burroughs has died. Picture - Newsquest

Tributes paid to well-loved publican and former mayor

Gorleston butcher Don Brown died on December 13. Pictures - Submitted

Gorleston butcher Don Brown died on December 13. Pictures - Submitted

Butcher who gave unique incentive to footballers dies at 89

Family and friends after the Dan Leathers (inset) Charity Run on December 3.

Family and friends after the Dan Leathers (inset) Charity Run on December 3.

Family overwhelmed by 'unreal' response to charity run for A47 crash victim

Daniel Leathers died on Saturday, December 3, after a car crash in Blofield on December 1, 2022.

Daniel Leathers died on Saturday, December 3, after a car crash in Blofield on December 1, 2022.

Man who died in 'horrific' A47 crash to be remembered at anniversary half-marathon

Victor Ecclestone, who was born in Great Yarmouth and taught at a school in Bristol, has died at the age of 73-years-old.

Victor Ecclestone, who was born in Great Yarmouth and taught at a school in Bristol, has died at the age of 73-years-old.

Tributes paid to 'visionary' teacher who changed people's lives

Leslie Shepherd, 31.08.30 - 31.10.2023. Pictures - Submitted/Newsquest Archives

Leslie Shepherd, 31.08.30 - 31.10.2023. Pictures - Submitted/Newsquest Archives

Great Yarmouth showman, Leslie Shepherd, dies at 93

A round of applause for Roger Mobbs, a former manager of the Imperial Hotel in Great Yarmouth who died this year.

A round of applause for Roger Mobbs, a former manager of the Imperial Hotel in Great Yarmouth who died this year.

'A wonderful night' - Celebrated Norfolk chefs pay tribute to their late mentor

The death of 74-year-old Alan Moore has prompted a search for his next of kin

The death of 74-year-old Alan Moore has prompted a search for his next of kin

Search for family of 74-year-old Great Yarmouth man who died last week

Cameron Newark (right) was a former primary school teacher in Great Yarmouth and Caister. Picture date: 1987/88. Picture - Caister Middle School

Cameron Newark (right) was a former primary school teacher in Great Yarmouth and Caister. Picture date: 1987/88. Picture - Caister Middle School

Obituary: Much-loved Great Yarmouth teacher and football coach who taught City star

Gorleston man Lenny Wooldridge, described as 'one of a kind', died at age of 79-years-old.

Gorleston man Lenny Wooldridge, described as 'one of a kind', died at age of 79-years-old.

Obituary: Gorleston man who died in India described as 'one of a kind'

Sylvia Betts, inset, who died aged 73, was well known when she worked as a dinner lady in Belton in the 1970s.

Sylvia Betts, inset, who died aged 73, was well known when she worked as a dinner lady in Belton in the 1970s.

'She was our hero' - Family's tribute to mum who worked as dinner lady

Peter Gardner died at the age of 83 on June 9. Pictures - The Gardner family

Peter Gardner died at the age of 83 on June 9. Pictures - The Gardner family

Obituary: The Yarmouth docker who almost appeared alongside Elizabeth Taylor

Legendary FIFA referee Norman Burtenshaw OBE has died at the age of 97. Picture - Nick Burman

Legendary FIFA referee Norman Burtenshaw OBE has died at the age of 97. Picture - Nick Burman

Obituary: Ref who sent off George Best for bad language

Former singer, chip stall owner and councillor Charles Marsden has died at the age of 82. Picture: Marsden family

Former singer, chip stall owner and councillor Charles Marsden has died at the age of 82. Picture: Marsden family

Remembering former market trader and councillor Charlie Marsden

Patricia Page, who worked tirelessly for the community in Gorleston and Great Yarmouth, has died at the age of 90-years-old. Photo: Supplied by family.

Patricia Page, who worked tirelessly for the community in Gorleston and Great Yarmouth, has died at the age of 90-years-old. Photo: Supplied by family.

Obituary: Woman, 90, who brought recycling to Great Yarmouth

Tributes have been paid to former Great Yarmouth Town Football Club chairman Arthur Fisk. Picture - Supplied

Tributes have been paid to former Great Yarmouth Town Football Club chairman Arthur Fisk. Picture - Supplied

Tribute to Great Yarmouth Town's former chairman Arthur Fisk

Former Great Yarmouth Town FC chairman Arthur Fisk has died. Picture - Denise Bradley

Former Great Yarmouth Town FC chairman Arthur Fisk has died. Picture - Denise Bradley

Former chair of Great Yarmouth Town Football Club has died

Neil Hart, legendary footballer for Great Yarmouth Town and Dereham Hobbies, has died at the age of 68. Picture - The Hart Family

Neil Hart, legendary footballer for Great Yarmouth Town and Dereham Hobbies, has died at the age of 68. Picture - The Hart Family

Remembering Neil Hart and his legendary FA Vase goal

Rollesby farmer Richard Tacon, who has died aged 79

Rollesby farmer Richard Tacon, who has died aged 79

Obituary: Remembering Rollesby farmer Richard Tacon

Jill Thwaites Tallowin, managing director of boat rental company Barnes Brinkcraft, has died at the age of 79.

Jill Thwaites Tallowin, managing director of boat rental company Barnes Brinkcraft, has died at the age of 79.

Obituary: Family remembers 'thoroughly modern woman' who ran boat rental company

Martin Henderson, who has died at the age of 77, worked at a rock factory in Great Yarmouth in the 1960s and also had a lifelong passion for motorbikes.

Martin Henderson, who has died at the age of 77, worked at a rock factory in Great Yarmouth in the 1960s and also had a lifelong passion for motorbikes.

Obituary: Man who appeared on Great Yarmouth postcards dies

Flowers were left outside Docwra's Chip Stall on Wednesday following the death of its owner, Norma Docwra (right).

Flowers were left outside Docwra's Chip Stall on Wednesday following the death of its owner, Norma Docwra (right).

Great Yarmouth market traders pay tribute to Norma Docwra

Norma Docwra, owner of Docwra's Chip Stall in Great Yarmouth market, has died aged 65

Norma Docwra, owner of Docwra's Chip Stall in Great Yarmouth market, has died aged 65

Great Yarmouth chip stall owner dies aged 65

Kevin Lynch had died aged 75

Kevin Lynch had died aged 75

'We're devastated': Tributes paid to Gorleston theatre director

Julian Sansom, retired surgeon from the James Paget hospital, died on December 29.

Julian Sansom, retired surgeon from the James Paget hospital, died on December 29.

Obituary: Surgeon regarded as 'fastest operator on the east coast' dies

Ian Baker with his wife Tracey and children Carrie Ann and Nicky

Ian Baker with his wife Tracey and children Carrie Ann and Nicky

Beach Boys musician remembered by daughter ahead of fundraiser

Scott Mayers with wife Samantha Mayers

Scott Mayers with wife Samantha Mayers

Missing Great Yarmouth man was 'very drunk' before ending up in water at Corton

James McKee seen in 2011 and with the medal he was awarded with for his service to the maritime sector

James McKee seen in 2011 and with the medal he was awarded with for his service to the maritime sector

Obituary: Hero ship captain and sea survey firm boss James Mckee dies aged 88

James McKee seen in 2011 and with the medal he was awarded with for his service to the maritime sector

James McKee seen in 2011 and with the medal he was awarded with for his service to the maritime sector

Obituary: Hero ship captain and sea survey firm boss James Mckee dies aged 88

Photo journalist Maurice Gray

Photo journalist Maurice Gray

Obituary: Freelance journalist whose 'biggest love' was his local area

Steve Gilmour and his wife, Hannah, whom he married just two weeks before he died from a rare brain cancer

Steve Gilmour and his wife, Hannah, whom he married just two weeks before he died from a rare brain cancer

Wife whose husband died after eye exam set to dance ‘for cure’

Bikers revved their engines as a mark of respect to the Chalet Coffee Bar owner Ann Barker on Friday.

Bikers revved their engines as a mark of respect to the Chalet Coffee Bar owner Ann Barker on Friday.

Bikers unite to form escort for 'fantastic' Gorleston woman's funeral

Ann Barker had run the coffee shop since 1963

Ann Barker had run the coffee shop since 1963

Scooter riders to pay emotional tribute to coffee bar owner Ann

Steve Gilmour with wife Hannah Colby

Steve Gilmour with wife Hannah Colby

Father married weeks before death after eye exam found brain tumour

Eric Cook farmed wheat, barley, oats, beans, sugar beet, and potatoes and kept cattle, pigs, and chickens. He is pictured here holding what might possibly be the world's most adorable piglets

Eric Cook farmed wheat, barley, oats, beans, sugar beet, and potatoes and kept cattle, pigs, and chickens. He is pictured here holding what might possibly be the world's most adorable piglets

Obituary: Farmer, 94, recorded decades of county's agricultural history

The Queen visiting Norwich City Hall in 1957

The Queen visiting Norwich City Hall in 1957

OBITUARY: Norfolk and its people held special place in Queen's heart

Shirley Thornton on her retirement with consultant Mr Costley. She has died aged 87.

Shirley Thornton on her retirement with consultant Mr Costley. She has died aged 87.

Obituary: Midwife Shirley Thornton has died aged 87

Roger Dyble has died at the age of 57

Roger Dyble has died at the age of 57

'He was a down to earth gent' - Tributes paid to festival organiser 'Dibs'

A Scratby woman has released a single about the experiences of people with dementia.

A Scratby woman has released a single about the experiences of people with dementia.

'A song for dad': Scratby woman's tribute to late father

Phyllis Ecclestone at her 90th birthday celebrations. She is seen with two great grandchildren and family friend Dot Hill

Phyllis Ecclestone at her 90th birthday celebrations. She is seen with two great grandchildren and family friend Dot Hill

Tributes paid to Phyllis, 96, who loved her sport and caring for others

Peter Payne was a well-respected referee in the Great Yarmouth area

Peter Payne was a well-respected referee in the Great Yarmouth area

Obituary: Peter Payne's six decade love affair with beautiful game

Football match in honour of Gorleston 'legend' Clive

Alan Pynegar who has died aged 79 was a much-loved and trusted motor mechanic in Martham.

Alan Pynegar who has died aged 79 was a much-loved and trusted motor mechanic in Martham.

Obituary: Motor mechanic who could fix anything dies aged 79