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The obituary notice of Sandy Joy THORNTON (nee Holmes)

Derby, 21/02/1941 - 03/04/2026 (Age 85) | Published in: Derby Telegraph.

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Sandy JoyTHORNTONPassed away peacefully at home on 3rd April 2026.

Aged 85 years.

Beloved wife of Don. Much loved mum of Andrew, David, Jo and Sally, and a cherished grandma to Alex, Chris, Liv, Pete, Sam, Alice, Alexandra and Thomas.

She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

A funeral service to be held at St Edmunds Church on Monday 18th May 2026 at 1pm followed by cremation at Markeaton Crematorium (family only).

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu to support Oxfam Charity and St Edmunds Church may be left at the service.

All inquiries to Maria at Central Co-op Funeralcare.
Unit 4a Park Farm Centre,
Birchover Way, Allestree,
Derby, DE22 2QN
01332 550033
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Thinking of Don and the whole family.
Remembering Sandy with great affection for her warm hospitality and especially her love of late night board and card games.
Her endurance and competitive spirit was legendary !
With much love from Claire and family x
Claire Sloane
18/05/2026
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Claire Sloane
18/05/2026
Thinking of Don and the whole family. Remembering Sandy with great affection and fond memories of her wonderful hospitality and huge love of late night card and board games .
With love, Claire x
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18/05/2026
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16/05/2026
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Sally Thornton
16/05/2026
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