In Memory of Anne Lillian Meakin

Anne Lillian Meakin was born on 7th January 1946 at her family home in Belper Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire. She grew up alongside her three siblings, Maureen, Brian and Sheila, sharing the family life and memories that helped shape her early years.

Anne was a truly wonderful lady who was loved by so many. She touched the lives of everyone who knew her and will be remembered with great affection by her family and friends.

Anne was a devoted mum to her three sons, Stephen, Andrew and Carl, and a loving stepmother to Stephen, Paul and Elizabeth. She was also a very proud grandmother to Georgia, Jack, Millie and Evie, as well as a much-loved great-grandmother to her many great-grandchildren.

For many years, Anne and her husband, Danny Meakin, were the proud landlords of the Dew Drop pub in Ilkeston. During their time there, they became part of the local community, welcoming many people through the doors and creating friendships and memories along the way.

Sadly, Anne passed away on 6th October 2026, aged 80. Although she is no longer with us, the memories she created and the love she gave will live on in the hearts of all those who knew her.

In Anne’s memory, the family decided to hold a collection for the Derbyshire Air Ambulance. This was a charity particularly close to Anne’s heart. She loved horse racing and understood what a vital and valuable service the Air Ambulance provided to the community.

It felt like a fitting way to honour Anne’s memory, supporting a cause she cared about and helping to continue the wonderful work of a service she held in such high regard.

Anne will be sadly missed, forever loved and never forgotten.