Ipswich death notices from the Ipswich Star

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The Ipswich Star published 9 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:

JANET MARINA READ

Passed away peacefully on 27 March, at St Elizabeth's Hospice. A loving Wife, Mother, Nanny, Great-Grandmother, Great-Great-Grandmother, Sister and Friend.
Read JANET MARINA READ's full death notice

SYLVIA MARY ROBINSON

Passed away peacefully at Bucklesham Grange Care Home on 6 April, 2026, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late William Robinson.
Read SYLVIA MARY ROBINSON's full death notice

LYNDA JOY GILES

Sadly passed away at Ipswich Hospital on Wednesday, 25 March, 2026. Lynda will be greatly missed by her beloved family and friends.
Read LYNDA JOY GILES's full death notice

KATHLEEN 'KAY' RICE

Sadly passed away on April 6, 2026, aged 72. Loving wife to Brian, mum to Michael and Michelle and grandma to Lewis, Aimee, Daniel and Martin.
Read KATHLEEN 'KAY' RICE's full death notice

JEAN MARY KEEBLE

Sadly passed away at Handford House Nursing Home on 2 April, after a short illness, at the age of 97 years. Wife to the late Ray, mother to Stephen and the late David.
Read JEAN MARY KEEBLE's full death notice

BETTY ARNOTT

Died peacefully after a battle with Pneumonia on 15 March, 2026, aged 92 years. Dearly loved Mum of Lynn, Lesley and Stuart.
Read BETTY ARNOTT's full death notice

JUNE ROSEMARY WARD (née Jacobs)

Passed away peacefully on 30 March, 2026, after a short illness. Much loved Sister, Aunt and Friend.
Read JUNE ROSEMARY WARD (née Jacobs)'s full death notice

GEORGE LEONARD SUMMERS

Passed away peacefully on 26 March, 2026, aged 98 at Prince George House Care Home. Devoted Husband to the late Monica for 69 years and very much loved Father to Steven and the late Clive.
Read GEORGE LEONARD SUMMERS's full death notice

JOHN ALAN ROWE

Peacefully passed away on 21 March, 2026,aged 82 years. Loving husband of Helena and much loved dad to David and Andrew, father-in-law to Ann and grandad to Abi.
Read JOHN ALAN ROWE'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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