Daphne Stannard, nee McCurdy, nee Rushbrook, of Elmswell passed away unexpectedly on Friday January 30th, aged 87 years, having lived life to the full. A beloved wife of the late Arnold Stannard, and prior to that the late Rev. Samuel McCurdy, mother of Stephen, John & Catherine, and stepmother to Nigel and David. She was a loving grandmother and great grandmother and will be sorely missed, but we have the assurance that she is in heaven rejoicing with the Lord. Daphne’s funeral will take place at Wetherden Baptist Church on Monday 23rd February,2026 at 11am. Family flowers only please, but should you wish to, donations to The Faith Mission or Hand4Hand may be sent in the care of Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service, No 2 Charles Industrial Estate, Stowmarket, IP14 5AH. Tel: 01449 771666.
A memory from Daphne’s favourite cafe “ Glasswells “ Bury St Edmunds . We met before I left Suffolk to travel back home to Leeds in June last year and Daphne was well . We had a lovely meal and time together .
So thankful for the 35 years of having Daphne in our lives as our dear step - Mum . Her kindness , care and wisdom ( and great shortbread , an absolute hit with her step grandchildren ) are things that will remain in our hearts forever . Always pointed us to Jesus and encouraged us to lean on Him . Although missed , we know that Daphne is with her Lord which is far better . We don’t mourn as those with no hope . Hallelujah , our God reigns .
Dear Daphne, I was so sorry to hear of your passing. I remember many lovely visits to your house when I would stay with you and Catherine in Bury St Edmunds. You are a very special lady and I always felt loved by you. Mum and dad (Dawn and Vic Gregory) are also saddened. They are unable to attend your funeral on Monday but I will be there to pay our respects to you and your family. Until we meet again Daphne.
All our love Vic, Dawn, Anne, and Lee
A memory from Daphne’s favourite cafe “ Glasswells “ Bury St Edmunds . We met before I left Suffolk to travel back home to Leeds in June last year and Daphne was well . We had a lovely meal and time together .
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