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The obituary notice of David James (Lord) SKEATES

Duxford | Published in: Cambridge News.

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David James (Lord)SKEATESLifelong and dedicated Funeral Director, passed away very peacefully in his own home on the 25th November 2025, after an illness borne with fortitude, determination, and humour, with his children by his side.

Beloved husband and soul mate of the late Marion, loving dad to Claire and James, much loved father-in-law, grandad, and brother-in-law. Also, dog father to many adored corgi's past and present and a friend to many. He will be so greatly missed by all his family and many friends and all the numerous families he served and came to know during his lifetime as a Funeral Director. David was widely known to many through his family business.

Should you wish to pay your respects, the family would find great comfort to see familiar faces along the route of the cortege. Please be positioned along the route between Peasgood & Skeates, Duxford from 11.00am to Duxford Lodge, arriving 11.30am and between The Ickleton Lion from 11.45am to Ickleton Church arriving 11.55am.

The funeral service will take place at Ickleton Parish Church on Saturday 20th December 2025 at 12 noon, followed by interment in Duxford Parish Cemetery. Bright colours may be worn at David's request.

Family flowers only please if desired donations in his memory can be made via Davids In Memory Page at www.peasgoodandskeates.co.uk or payable to Cancer Research UK to support their vital work and sent c/o Peasgood and Skeates, 45 Moorfield Road, Duxford, CB22 4PP.

May his gentle soul rest in peace and rise in glory. Until we meet again.
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Amazing man, very kind, patient and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you for all you did for my family.
Julie Whitmore
05/12/2025
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Julie Whitmore
05/12/2025
Lovely man . A good family friend as we're his parents. Always had time for a chat and a joke. Sleep well David and thank you.
Mike Stribling
05/12/2025
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Mike Stribling
05/12/2025
Always such a lovely friendly man very personable and professional.
A man you felt you can trust
Roger Taylor
04/12/2025
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Roger Taylor
04/12/2025
David, you will be sorely missed, especially at our family funerals. You were such a witty man with your funny jokes. With deepest sympathy. RIP David.
Marian Barrett
04/12/2025
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Marian Barrett
04/12/2025
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04/12/2025
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R.I.P David , you were a true friend and a lovely man. You will be missed by many.
Sally Pearce
03/12/2025
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