Mr David James Skeates

 

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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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Charity details

Cancer Research Uk

Cancer Research fund scientists, doctors and nurses to help beat cancer sooner. They also provide cancer information to the public.

Registered Number 1089464

Messages of condolence

In memory of David Skeates

Mr Robin & Susan Boatman

To James, claire and the whole family. Your dad will be much missed. Fantastic service and a privilege to be there with you. Wishing you all the strength you need. Mark, michela and Arlo Xxx

Mr Mark Bennett

You gave so much to all our communities. You always went the extra mile and beyond. A true gentleman and dear friend. Forever in our hearts. God bless you! Marie Swann & Kelly Jones. Xx

Mrs Marie Swann

The end of an era, I have known David for many years and our fathers knew and helped each other as the previous generation of local funeral directors. David was “old school” in every good way and has helped so many families locally. It was a pleasure to get to know him, Marion and “Nana” and of course James and Claire, our most sincere condolences to you and the wider family. I look forward to the opportunity to attend the funeral service and pay my personal respects, having attended both Nana and Marion’s services, I am sure David will have planned his own service with the same meticulous care and dedication that he applied to everyone he served. I am very confident the company that bears his name, the staff and the local community will deliver a memorable day for one of their own, it will be no less than he deserved. Rest in Peace David

Mr Mark Robinson

Thank you for all of our chats. You were a true gentleman and you will be missed terribly. May your beautiful soul rest in peace. - Daisy Waiting xxx

Miss Daisy Waiting

Service details

Church Service

20 December, 2025 12:00

St Mary Magdalene's Church

Church Street, Ickleton, CB10 1SL