A number of notable individuals passed away in October 2026, with family and friends commemorating their lives through services across the United Kingdom.

Richard Ballard died peacefully on October 16 at the age of 89. He is survived by his three children—Sarah, Henrietta, and Edmund—and four grandchildren. A family funeral is scheduled to take place in Versailles, followed by a memorial service in London at a later date.

Douglas Eakins, aged 91, died on October 16 at Strachan House in Edinburgh. He was the devoted husband of Barbara and a father to Rosemary, Judith, and Patrick. Eakins was also a grandfather and great-grandfather.

Marion Carolina Eglinton & Winton (née Dunn-Yarker) passed away peacefully at home on October 19. The widow of Archie, she is remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. A service will be held at St Mary’s in Birnam on November 20, with the event to be live-streamed.

Jane Fry (née Vigers), 78, died peacefully on October 6. She is mourned as a kind mother to Annabelle and James, and wife to Charles. A service in her honor is planned for November 5 in Chelsea.

Mark Desmond Grundy, aged 89, died peacefully on October 10. He was a retired partner at Lee & Pembertons solicitors in Knightsbridge and is survived by his wife Drusilla, four children—Ian, Fiona, Christopher, and David—and seven grandchildren. His funeral service will take place at Mortlake Crematorium on November 10, followed by a wake at The Eel Pie in Twickenham.

Frederick William Oakes, known as Bill, passed away on October 3 at 77 years old. A requiem mass will be held at St Andrew’s and St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Church in Kirkcudbright on October 29, followed by burial at Sorn Parish Churchyard in Ayrshire.

Muriel Toynbee (née Mellersh) died on October 10 at her home in Brill, Buckinghamshire, aged 96. The widow of Peter and mother to David, Diana, and Patrick, Toynbee was much loved by her family and community. Her thanksgiving service will be held on November 6 at All Saints’ Church in Brill. At her request, mourners are asked to refrain from flowers or fuss, and to instead “smile at the next person you see.”

Sir Anthony John Patrick Vineall, known as Tony, died peacefully on October 14 at the age of 94. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, sons Nicholas and William, and four grandchildren. His funeral will be held at Guildford Cathedral on November 16.

Robert Jeffery Whitefield, 93, died on October 18. Further details regarding family and services have not been publicly announced.