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Anne Fraser (Whyatt) died peacefully in her room at Coombe Dingle nursing home in Caterham in late January (Image: Funeral Notices)
An artist, model and mother from Caterham is among those being remembered after his recent passing in the latest death and funeral notices from Surrey.
Anne Fraser (Whyatt) passed away in late-January having been born in 1943. She was known as an illustrator, artist, model, mother and gardener. May she rest in peace.
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
05.01.1942 – 26.01.2026 Our beloved dad, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend who touched the lives of many passed away at home on January 26.
Treasured husband for 63 years to his devoted late wife Jan, dedicated father of eight children, loving grandfather to seventeen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, brother to Peter and brother-in-law to Sheila.
A service to honour Harry’s life will be held at Christ Church, Shamley Green, on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 12pm, followed by interment in Cranleigh Cemetery. All enquiries to Woodfords of Cranleigh. Family flowers only. Donations to The Injured Jockeys Fund https://injuredjockeys.co.uk/donations
Dorothy Jean ‘Dot’ Chivers of Witley, formerly Elstead, died peacefully on January 27, 2026, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of Tony and much loved mother of Mark.
Funeral service at Guildford Crematorium on Monday, March 2 at 11.00am. Enquiries to Godalming Funeral Service, Meadow Croft, Bridge Road, Godalming, Surrey GU7 3DT. Tel: 01483 970610
Maureen Elvidge is now reunited with her loving husband Robert. Beloved mum of Neil, David and Alison and mum-In-Law of Jane. Devoted Gran of Beth, Emma, Natalie & William and Great-Grandma of Ellora & Reuben. A much-loved sister, auntie, cousin and friend, who will be loved, and very much missed by all who knew her.
Maureen’s funeral service will be held at Thornton Crematorium on Monday, March 2 at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations may be sent for R.N.L.I to view online please go to: maureenelvidge.muchloved.com
All enquiries c/o Barringtons Funeral Services 28 Crosby Road North, Waterloo, L22 4QF TEL: 0151 928 1625.
Anne Fraser (Whyatt), an ilustrator, artist, model, mother, renovator of houses and creator of beautiful gardens. Born March 26, 1943 – Seaford, Sussex to Kenneth Whyatt and Frances Whyatt (nee Roberts) Died January 23, 2026 – Caterham, Surrey After starting life in Seaford, Sussex, Anne lived from early childhood to death in the county of Surrey.
With brothers Michael (1947 – ) and John (1957 – ) she grew up in Effingham Junction in the 1950s, where she first displayed her gift for art as she learned to paint and draw from live subjects. Suffering a fall down stairs at eleven years old and developing glandular fever in the same year meant she missed some time at school, but she recovered.
In 1958 she moved with her brothers and parents to Dorking, putting her within striking distance of Reigate School of Art (1961 – 1967) where she honed her talents, made lifelong friends and stayed on as a part-time teacher. After graduating, Anne also worked as an illustrator for a Central London advertising agency. Her beauty was recognised when she won Miss East Surrey Newspapers and Miss Gatwick Airport in 1968. This being where she met her first husband, Don Fraser (1941 – 2001), photographer and studio owner. She added photographic model to her repertoire and they were married in 1971 and moved to Wallington.
Her son, Mark Fraser, was born in 1972 and grew up in Wallington until 1979, when the family moved to Reigate. Anne and Don were divorced in 1981, when Anne met and lived with the love of her life, John Moody (1953 – ) artist, designer and advertising agency owner. Living in a succession of homes with John, Anne brought to bear her artistic talents to renovate them inside, out and in the gardens: Basingstoke (1982-4), Great Bookham (1984-6) and then back to Dorking from 1986.
Anne was a professional portrait artist taking on dozens of commissions for people and pets from the surrounding area and continued to build on her range of watercolour and pastel landscapes, floral and other still life works in her spare time. Some of her more popular paintings were made into greetings cards. Anne and John married in 1996, hosting their wedding guests in Anne’s lovingly nurtured garden overlooking Ranmore.
In 1998 they moved to Tadworth where they remained together until 2008, when Anne’s increasing ill health led to an amicable divorce. Anne moved to Epsom where she continued to paint, garden, produce portraits on commission, and grandmother Mark’s children Adam and Alessandra Fraser, as her health allowed, until she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2022.
Anne died peacefully in her room at Coombe Dingle nursing home, Caterham. Anne is survived and much missed by Mark Fraser, Michael Whyatt, John Whyatt and John Moody.
The funeral takes place at Randall’s Park Crematorium, Leatherhead, on Thursday, February 26 at 4.15pm.
Brenda passed peacefully on February 14, 2026 at her home in Guildford, aged 82 years. Loving wife to her late husband Frederick, adored mother to Mark, Evelyn and Lynda and a devoted grandmother to Kirsty, Chloe, Jamie, Hanna, Matthew, Emily and Oliver and a great grandmother to Luna, Clayton, Esme and Margot. Brenda will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral Service to take place at Guildford Crematorium on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2.15pm. Flowers welcome.
Donations in memory of Brenda can be made to Parkinson’s UK or the British Heart Foundation online at www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/14-02-2026-brenda-diane-glanville/
Robert Ayling Funeral Directors 107 Aldershot Road Guildford Surrey GU2 8BE 01483 567333
Lorna Ann Rawlinson formally of Witley, and Wheeler Street Nurseries ”Rawlinsons”, died peacefully in Hospital, on February 10, 2026, aged 79 years. A doting Wife to Martin, a cherished Mum to Jo and Sam and a much loved neighbour and friend.
The funeral will take place at Guildford Crematorium on Tuesday, March 10 at 12pm.
Donations in Lorna’s memory to Royal Surrey Hospital Charity, Eashing Ward. Who were a huge support to Lorna and her family during their time of need. These can be made via the Funeral Directors website, by sending cheques into them or on the day of the service Gorringes, 55 Hare Lane, Godalming, GU7 3EF. 01483 416403
Richard John Tyley of Godalming, died peacefully in hospital on January 6, 2026, aged 84 years. Loving husband of Anne, much loved father of Laura and Gavin and proud grandfather of Aiden and Ella.
Service of Thanksgiving at Godalming Minster, St Peter & St Paul, Church Street, Godalming on Thursday, March 12 at 2.00pm followed by interment at Nightingale Cemetery, Godalming. Family flowers only, please.
Donations, if wished, to Cancer Research UK via richardtyley.muchloved.com Cheques, payable to Cancer Research UK can also be sent c/o Paul Weightman, Godalming Funeral Service, Meadow Croft, Bridge Road, Godalming, Surrey GU7 3DT Tel: 01483 970610
Mary Verrinder (formerly Price), passed away on January 24, 2026, aged 97. Beloved wife of Wilfred and much loved mother of Janet and Richard; Nana and great Nana.
Funeral to be held on February 25, 2026. Donations in lieu of flowers to The Princess Alice Hospice, Surrey.
In Memoriams
In loving memory of Dad and Grandad. Whenever I think of you dad and how things used to be, I wish so much I could turn back time and relive those precious memories.
Words cannot describe the sadness this brings or how very dearly you are missed. You were everything a great dad could be, you meant so much to me. You were remarkable and wonderful, you were one in a million indeed. Life is not the same without you, you’re truly irreplaceable. No one could ever take your place, you were loved more than words could ever say.
Until we meet to part no more, I’ll forever remember you with love. I’ll dearly cherish my memories of you, you’re a dad who’s unforgettable. All our love Penny, Andrew and Hayley xxxx
Died February 22, 1984. 42 years have gone, yet again you will not see our newest edition to our family. So sad. Love you heaps. Mary x
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