Nottinghamshire funeral notices include mum remembered for 'infectious laughter'

A weekly roundup of 13 funeral notices from Nottinghamshire lists upcoming services and tributes, including Julie Hackett, a mother described as having 'infectious laughter', and several requests for donations to charities linked to the families.

Local funeral notices this week collect tributes for people who have died across Nottinghamshire. The notices are published weekly and remain online as a record for families and friends. Among 13 notices is Julie Hackett, who died on 5 February 2026 and is described as a mother whose "laughter was infectious." The listings include funeral dates, venues and requests for donations to charities chosen by the families. Selected notices: - Julie Hackett: passed away 5 February 2026 after a short battle with cancer; funeral Monday 9 March 2026 at Rushcliffe Oaks, with a wake at the Air Hostess in Tollerton; family requested black attire and donations to MNDA in place of flowers. - Evelyn: passed away Thursday 22 January 2026; funeral Thursday 26 February 2026 at Gedling Crematorium; family ask for family flowers only and note that donations to Dementia UK in her name would be appreciated. - Mary (née Martin): passed away aged 93; funeral Friday 27 February 2026 at St Paul's Church, Daybrook, followed by interment at Redhill Cemetery; donations to Marie Curie are invited in lieu of flowers. - Daphne: passed away 25 January 2026 aged 92; a retired nursing officer; funeral Thursday 19 February 2026 at St Teresa's Catholic Church, Aspley; donations for Forever Stars are mentioned. - Sue: passed away 25 January 2026 aged 72; a memorial service in celebration of her life will be held Friday 27 February 2026 at Oasis Christian Church; family flowers only and donations to Dementia UK and Parkinson's UK are noted. Summary: The column serves as a community record of recent deaths and planned services, listing personal details, service dates and any charitable requests from families. It records upcoming funerals and memorials in February and March 2026 and preserves tributes for those who wish to look back.