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 The Comet:
Anne Nicholson
It is with great sadness we announce that our dear mother Anne Nicholson passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, aged 92. The funeral service will be held at The Strong Oak Room, Austin’s Funeral Directors, 74a High Street, Stevenage, SG1 3EA at 11am on Friday, March 13.
Read Anne Nicholson’s full death notice
Dennis Alfred Townley
Dennis sadly passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, aged 92 years. Very much loved and will be missed by many.
Read Dennis Alfred Townley’s full death notice
Elisabeth ‘Liz’ Anne Smeeton (née Austin)
Elisabeth (Liz) passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, aged 84 years at Knebworth Care Home in Woolmer Green. Liz was the daughter of well-known Stevenage Old Town residents, Billy and Lilian Austin and much loved only sister of John.
Read Elisabeth ‘Liz’ Anne Smeeton (née Austin)’s full death notice
Dorothea Tait
Dorothea sadly passed away on February 5, 2026. Much loved wife, mum and grandmother.
Read Dorothea Tait’s full death notice
Anthony ”Tony” Walsh
Sadly passed away on January 27, 2026. Beloved husband to the late Christine, father, grandad and great grandad.
Read Anthony ”Tony” Walsh’s full death notice
More death notices
You can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.