Watford-area death notices from the Watford Observer

Death notices in the Watford Observer in the past seven days <i>(Image: Pixabay)</i>
Death notices in the Watford Observer in the past seven days (Image: Pixabay)
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Watford has published four death notices in the last seven days.

Every week, Watford Observer publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page.

Here are the most recent notices placed in Watford Observer:

Joyce Elsie Sharkey

Sadly passed away on Thursday 5th February 2026 aged 99 years. A much loved Mum, Nan, Great Nan and Sister.
Read Joyce Elsie Sharkey's full death notice

Geoffrey Ernest Riddick

Sadly died on Friday 6th February 2026 aged 85. A loving husband, father and grandfather who will be missed by all that knew him.
Read Geoffrey Ernest Riddick's full death notice

David William Barton

Sadly died on Monday 19th January 2026 aged 91 years. A much-loved Dad and Grandad who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Read David William Barton's full death notice

Michael Martin Flaherty

Sadly died on Wednesday 14th January 2026 aged 73 years. A loving Husband to Mary, Dad, Grandad, and Great Grandad.
Read Michael Martin Flaherty's full death notice

More death notices

You can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.

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