Mr David James Skeates

David James Skeates (Lord)

Lifelong and dedicated Funeral Director, passed away very peacefully in his own home on 25th of 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, brother-in-law, a friend to many and dog father to many adored corgi’s past and present.

He will be so greatly missed by all his family, many friends and all the numerous families he served and came to know during his lifetime as a Funeral Director.

Funeral service will take place at Ickleton Parish Church on Saturday 20th December 2025 at 12noon followed by the interment at Duxford Parish Cemetery.

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. 

 Bright colours may be worn at David’s request.

Family flowers only please but donations if desired to Cancer Research UK to support their vital work.

May his gentle soul rest in peace and rise in glory.

Until we meet again.

Should you wish to join to watch David's service remotely, please see below the instructions to do so

   A Service to Remember David James Skeates
 December 20, 2025 11:45 AM 

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