A series of moving words have been written in this week’s Leicester Mercury death notices. The touching tributes honour much-missed family members as well as dearly-loved friends.
This week’s collection features 36 notices from the recent days, weeks and months. Among those included is a dedicated mental health nurse.
Tributes have also been paid to a man who died at the grand old age of 100. Those listed are in alphabetical order.
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(Vic) Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 7th January 2025 Aged 80 Years. Victor's funeral service will be held at Countesthorpe Crematorium on Tuesday 18th February at 10am. Family flowers only by kind request, if desired donations to British Heart Foundation, via the Mercury donation link. Central Co op, 82 Leicester Road, Wigston, LE18 1DR, Tel: 0116 2889486.
Pearl Elizabeth BALL (nee Moore)
(nee Moore) Passed away peacefully in Conifer Lodge Nursing Home on Wednesday 8th January 2025. Beloved wife of Ken. Much loved mother of Elizabeth and the late Lynda. Grandmother of Joseph and Matthew. Pearl's funeral service will take place at Great Glen Crematorium on Tuesday 18th Februrary at 12.30pm. Family flowers only by request please, donations in lieu, may be made payable to LOROS sent c/o A.J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors 12 London Road Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG Tel: 0116 2712340 or online www.ajadkinsonandson.com
(Beano) Passed away suddenly on 18th January 2025, aged 77 years. A much loved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad, who will be sadly missed. "Gone But Not Forgotten" Beano's Funeral Service will take place at Countesthorpe Crematorium on Friday 21st February at 4.00pm. All flowers and enquiries please to Buckminster Funerals, 15 Buckminster Road LE3 9AT - 0116 2623087.
Passed away on the 17th January 2025 Loved so much by Husband David, along with Son Jason, Daughter in Law Rachel and Grandsons Harry and Ronnie. It's been the hardest thing ever to loose you Edie, and you will be forever in our hearts, memories of you will never fade. Rest now in everlasting peace. From each one of those who loved you so much. David, Jason, Rachel, Ronnie, Harry & Saph. Edie's Funeral service will take place at Aylestone Baptist Church on Friday 28th February 2025 at 11:00am followed by the committal at South Leicestershire Crematorium at 12 Noon Family flowers only please however kind donations to the British Heart Foundation can be made in Edie's memory care of. Richard Ward Funeral Services LTD 2b Cross Street, Enderby, Leicester. LE19 4NJ Tel: 0116 2866858 enderby@rwfs.co.uk www.rwfs.co.uk
Passed away peacefully on Thursday 9th January 2025 aged 94 years. Emilia will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. The funeral service for Emilia will take place on Tuesday 18th February 2025 at 1:30pm at St. Paul's RC Church Wakerley Road, Leicester LE5 4WH followed by committal at South Leicestershire Crematorium Foston Road, Countesthorpe, LE8 5QP. Family flowers only by polite request. Donations, if desired, in aid of "Our Lady Queen of Poland Catholic Church, Masindi" may be placed in the collection box at the service or forwarded to the family. All enquiries c/o Paul Pender & Son, Independent Funeral Directors, The Shakespeare, 226 Braunstone Lane, Leicester LE3 3AS. 0116 289 6608.
Sadly passed away at home on 6th December 2024, aged 52 years, surrounded by her loving family at her side. Stacy will be dearly missed by her family, friends and work colleagues. Stacy was escorted on her final journey from her home to St Andrews Church by a horse drawn carriage, with family and friends following. Stacy's funeral service was 12:00noon, Friday 20th December 2024, St Andrews Church, Main Street, Thringstone. followed by final prayers and blessings in the Churchyard. Further enquiries can be made to: Anton Rozworski, Stinsons Independent Family Funeral Directors. 194a Ashby Road West, Shepshed, Loughborough. LE12 9EF. Tel:01509 270900 or 01530 441144.
(Jo) Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 29th January 2025, aged 93 years. Much loved Mum of Maggie, Cholena & Sue, Nan and Great Nannie. Sadly missed by her family and friends. Private committal for immediate family only (children & grandchildren) and will be followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St Denys Church, Evington on Monday 24th February at 10.15am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to LOROS c/o A.J.Adkinson & Son Funeral Directors, 12 London Road, Oadby, LE2 5DG. Tel : 0116 2712340 or online at www.ajadkinsonandson.com
Passed away on 6th February 2025, aged 85 years. Michael's funeral service will take place at 9:30am on Wednesday 19th February 2025 at Loughborough Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired for the Alzheimer's Society may be made online at www.ansteyfunerals.com or sent to Anstey & District Funeral Service Talbott House, Leicester Road, Anstey, Leicester, LE7 7AT 0116 2340548.
Iris passed away peacefully at home on 31st January 2025. Devoted Wife, Loving Mother and Grandmother. A friend to all that knew her. Iris' funeral will take place at Great Glen Crematorium, on 24th February, at 12:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired are being collected on behalf of LOROS, in loving memory of Iris. All enquiries to Central Coop Funeral. 66 The parade, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5Bf. Tel: 0116 2710568.
Iris passed away peacefully at home on 31st January 2025. Wife of Peter; mother of Maxine, Julia and Neil; nana of Ben, Zoe, Michael, Sarah, George and Lucy; grand nana of Elliott Dearly loved by her family. A friend to all that knew her. Iris' funeral will take place at Great Glen Crematorium, on Monday 24th February, at 12:30pm Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired are being collected on behalf of LOROS, in loving memory of Iris All enquiries to Central Coop Funeral. 66 The parade, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5Bf. Tel: 0116 2710568.
Dunstan Nicholas Gabriel (Nick) DE ZILVA
(Nick) Peacefully passed away with his family by his side on Sunday 2nd February 2025, aged 73 years. Dearest husband of Rose, much loved dad of Vanessa and Jasmin. Nick will be so greatly missed by all his family and friends. 'Always in our thoughts and remaining forever in our hearts' Funeral service to be held at St Joseph's Church, Goodwood Road, Leicester LE5 6SG on Thursday 27th February 2025 at 12.30pm followed by burial. Flowers are welcome or donations in Nick's memory, if desired to Pancreatic Cancer Action c/o A.J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors 12 London Road Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG Tel: 0116 2712340 or online www.ajadkinsonandson.com
Civil partner to Alan Ralf Everett (Ev), passed away at LRI after a short illness on Saturday January 25th aged 86 years. The funeral service and cremation will take place at South Leicestershire Crematorium and Memorial, Countesthorpe on Tuesday 4th March at 3:00pm.
Passed away at home on Friday 17th January 2025 Aged 86 years. Much loved Husband, Father and Grandfather who will be greatly missed by everyone he knew. May he find Eternal Peace in Heaven. Funeral service to be held on Thursday 6th March at Chanterlands Crematorium (Small Chapel) 12 noon. All who knew Frank are welcome at the service. Enquiries: Co-op Funeralcare 344 Holderness Road Hull (01482)329131.
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 15th January 2025 Aged 93 Years. Margaret's funeral service will be held at Gilroes Chapel on Friday 21st February at 1pm followed by a burial. By kind request no flowers please but if desired you may leave a donation in Margaret's memory for the lifeboat charity, RNLI. Central Co op Funeral, 82 Leicester Road, Wigston, LE18 1DR, Telephone 0116 2889486.
Much loved mum of Helen and Alan, mum-in-law to Tim, a loving grandma to Lee and Samantha, great grandma to Joseph, Imogen and Bailey. Sadly passed away on Wednesday 22nd January 2025, aged 81 years. Will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at St Mary's Church Knighton on Wednesday 19th February at 3.00pm, followed by a private committal at South Leicestershire Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Alzheimer's Research UK. c/o A.J.Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors 12 London Road Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG, Tel: 0116 2712340 Or online at www.ajadkinsonandson.com
(Jeff) Sadly, Jeff passed away with his family at his bed side with dignity and tremendous love and support at Thurncourt Residential Home on Saturday 25th January 2025. Jeff was a loving and devoted son to Beryl and Don, brother to Dave and Cliff and brother-in-law to Pat and Tracey, uncle to Joanna, Angie, David, Laura, Matthew, great uncle to Collette, Kian, Charlie, Connor, Niamh, Frankie, Oliver, and baby Millie. A special thank you to all our family and friends who have been part of Jeff's life and taken the time to visit and support him throughout the last few years, it's truly appreciated. Jeff's cremation will be held at Gilroes Crematorium, Groby Road on Thursday 13th February 2025 at 3.30pm. Family flowers only and any donations can be made to any charity of your own personal choice. The family would love you to join in a post funeral gathering to celebrate Jeff's life at Heathley Park, Groby Road, Leicester. All further enquiries to Central Co-op, 182, Thurncourt Road, Leicester. Tel: 0116 241 4422.
Patricia Jean (Pat) GILMOUR (Edwards)
(Edwards) (Pat) Passed away suddenly on 11th January 2025, aged 74 years. Mum to Alison, Christopher & Jonathan. Granny to Alex,Tim & Billy. Dedicated mental health nurse, formerly at Towers and Loughborough Hospitals. Family flowers only, by polite request. Charitable donations, if desired, can be made on the day. All enquiries to Paul Pender & Son, 226 Braunstone Lane, Leicester, LE3 3AS 0116 289 6608.
Sadly passed away at Amberwood Care Home on 17th January 2025. Aged 98 years. She will be greatly missed. The Funeral Service will be held at Gilroes Crematorium on Wednesday 26th February at 14:30pm. All flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, are to Cancer Research UK. Any Further Enquiries to Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors 129 Leicester Road Wigston Magna Leicestershire LE18 1NS Telephone: 0116 278 6291
(Mick) Passed away peacefully at the Glenfield Hospital on Monday 3rd February 2025, aged 80 years. Beloved Husband to Maud. Loving Dad to Lorraine and Karen. Much loved Poppa to Tom, Kieran, Aidan and Erin. Big Brother to Richard and Angie. He was a friend to many and will be missed by all. Michael's funeral service will take place at South Leicester Crematorium on Thursday 6th March 2025 at 2pm. No flowers please, donations can be made in lieu to Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis and send C/O Richard Ward Funeral Services LTD 2b Cross Street, Enderby, Leicester. LE19 4NJ Tel: 0116 2866858 enderby@rwfs.co.uk www.rwfs.co.uk
Frederick George (Fred) HAYTER
(Fred) Died peacefully aged 100 years 4 months. Husband of the late Sheila, father of Jennifer and the late Kim. Grandfather to Shirley, Teresa, Marianne and Laura. Great grandfather and great great grandfather. Private funeral service. Donations if wished to be divided between the Gurkha Welfare Trust and Blind Veterans UK may be sent to A E Bennett & Sons, 34 Sheep Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6EE Tel: 01789 267035 (Cheques payable to A E Bennett & Sons Donations Account).
Margaret (Known As Meg) HENDRY NEE NEWING
(Known As Meg) Mum, Nanna, Great Nanna and good friend. Passed away peacefully at the Queens Medical Centre Nottingham on Monday 27th January 2025 aged 92 years. Megs funeral service will take place at St Peter & St Pauls Church, Syston on Tuesday 4th March 2025 at 11:00 am, followed by a family only interment at Syston and District Cemetery. Please wear smart and warm clothing. Family flowers only please, however donations in lieu will be accepted on behalf of the Syston and District Volunteer Centre via G E Gamble & Sons Website https://www.gamblefunerals.co.uk/obituaries/. Further enquiries c/o G E Gamble & Sons, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 57 High Street, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1GQ, Tel: 0116 2607500.
Passed away on 2 February 2025 at Kettering General Hospital. For most of her working life Val was a much loved teacher at an infant school in Leicester. Val's passion for amateur dramatics lasted all her life and she was a supporter of Leicestershire's theatres.
Gertrude Dorothy (Dorothy) JENKS
(Dorothy) Passed away peacefully on 24th January 2025. Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral is to be held on Tuesday 25th February 2025 at Our Lady Of the Angels, East Leake at 13:15pm, followed by Rushcliffe Oaks Crematorium at 14:30pm. Family flowers only, donations if so desired can be made to City Hospital, Oncology Department, where Dorothy was treated.
Sadly passed away on the 23rd January 2025, aged 82. Much loved Dad to Tina, Sonia and Abi. Also, Grandad to Tom, Megan, Sophie, Sam, Dexter and Daisy. He will be forever missed by all his family and friends. Ron's funeral will be held on Thursday 27th February at All Saints Church, Blaby, LE8 4FA, at 1pm, followed by burial at Blaby Cemetery at 1.45pm. Family flowers only, but donations may be made in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research UK. All enquiries to be forwarded to Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors 555 Saffron Lane Leicester LE2 6UN 0116 2832041.
Joan (Of Barlestone, formerly of Glenfield) JORDAN (née Flavel)
(née Flavel ) (Of Barlestone, formerly of Glenfield) Passed away peacefully on Thursday 30th January 2025, aged 78 years. Daughter of Margaret Flavel, wife of the late Stephen, sister of Derek and Roger, and mum to Richard, mother-in-law to Nicola and grandma to Charlie and Daniel. The funeral service will be held on Thursday 6th March 2025 at the Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton, at 13:15pm. Donations in lieu of flowers are being gratefully accepted and may be given by visiting www.gseller.co.uk/obituaries All enquiries to: G. Seller Independent Funeral Directors, 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, Leicester, LE10 1RH. Tel: 01455 637457.
Sadly passed away on Monday 6th January 2025 aged 84 years. John will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. The funeral service for John will take place on Monday 17th February 2025 at 11:00am at St. Peter's Church, Church Road, Glenfield, LE3 8DP followed by committal in the churchyard. Family flowers only by polite request. Donations if so desired, may be made payable to Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance. All enquiries c/o Paul Pender & Son, Independent Funeral Directors, The Shakespeare, 226 Braunstone Lane Leicester LE3 3AS. Tel: 0116 289 6608.
Christopher John (Chris) MINSHALL
(Chris) Passed away peacefully on the 3rd of January aged 80 years. A much loved Husband, Dad, Grandad & Great Grandad. Chris's funeral service will be held at Loughborough Crematorium on Wednesday the 19th of February at 1:30pm. If you wish to make a donation in Chris's name the family are asking for donations to Dogs Trust and The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust. Central Coop Funeralcare 1-3 Crossways, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4ED Tel: 0116 2671624.
Passed away at Leicester Royal Infirmary on Tuesday 28th January 2025 aged 78 years. Roger's funeral service will take place at 11:30am on Friday 21st February 2025 at the parish church of St John the Baptist, South Croxton followed by a private interment. family flowers only by request, donations for Rainbows Children's Hospice may be made online at www.ansteyfunerals.com or sent to Anstey & District Funeral Service Talbott House, Leicester Road, Anstey, Leicester, LE7 7AT 0116 2340548.
of Broughton Astley; Passed away peacefully in hospital on the 18th January 2025 aged 77 years. A dear uncle who will sadly missed and affectionately remembered x A Private interment has taken place at The Willows Natural Burial Ground, South Croxton, Leicestershire. All enquiries to Butterfly Funeral Services, Tel: 0116 269 8120.
Elaine Carole NEALE (Nee Wright)
(Nee Wright) Formerly of Glenfield Elaine Passed away peacefully at Enderby Grange on January 30th 2025 aged 82 years. Loving Wife of the late Barry. Dearly loved Sister, Mum, Mum in law, Grandma and Great Grandma. She will be sadly missed by us all. A funeral service will be held at Countesthorpe Crematorium on Friday 7th March at 11.00am. All welcome. Family flowers only please, donations for Alzheimer's Society will be kindly received at the service. All enquiries to Central Co-op Funeral 12b Tournament Road, Glenfield LE3 8FP Tel 0116 2322373.
(known as Ash) Formerly of Arriva Buses. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 28th January 2025 aged 62 years. Loving husband of Gita, loving dad to Tulpesh, Krisna and Hesmita, dada to Eirik, Leif, Shae and much awaited arrival of a fourth grandchild. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service at Pooja Ceremony Chapel Great Glen Crematorium on Saturday 15th February at 9.30am followed by cremation service. Family flowers only please. c/o A.J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors 12 London Road Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG Tel: 0116 2712340 or online www.ajadkinsonandson.com
Passed away on 7th January 2025 aged 92. Loving husband to Gill, Father to Mark, Viki and Georgina. Grandfather to 9 and Great Grandfather to 11. He will be greatly missed. Service is on Monday 17th February 2025 at 3.30pm at Great Glen Crematorium, Leicester, LE8 9DJ. Donations to Alzheimer's Society. For further information please contact Ginns and Gutteridge Funeral Directors St Nicholas House 51 Vaughan Way Leicester LE1 4NR.
Sadly passed away at home on Saturday 25th January 2025, aged 75 years. Roger will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A celebration of life for Roger will take place on Friday 14th February 2025, 4pm East Chapel, Gilroes Crematorium, further memories can be shared after the service at Coalville Labour Club. Family flowers only please, but donations are being collected for the East Midlands Dog Rescue. further enquiries can be made to: Anton Rozworski, Stinsons Independent Family Funeral Directors. 194a Ashby Road West, Shepshed. Loughborough. LE12 9EF. Tel:01509 270900.
(Carol) Passed away peacefully at home with her family beside her on Monday 27th January 2025 aged 82 years. Much loved Wife of Mick, Mother to Susan, Karen & Sarah. Carol's Funeral Service will take place at Loughborough Crematorium on Friday 28th February 2025 at 10.30am. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to be payable equally to Cancer Research UK & Alzheimer's Society Donations can be made on the day of the Service using the Donation's Box positioned in Chapel. Further enquiries c/o G E Gamble & Sons, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 57 High Street, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1GQ, Tel: 0116 2607500.
Passed away on 23rd January 2025, aged 55 years. Lloyd's funeral service will take place at 12noon on Monday 24th February 2025 at South Leicestershire Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Macmillan or The Air Ambulance Service may be made online at www.ansteyfunerals.com or sent to Anstey & District Funeral Service Talbott House, Leicester Road, Anstey, Leicester, LE7 7AT 0116 2340548.
Passed away peacefully on the 20th January 2025. Aged 90 years. Beloved Husband to Eunice for 68 years. Dearest Father to Graham and Kathryn. Much loved Grandpa to James, Matthew, Liam and Chloe and Papa to Lewis his beloved Great Grandson. Our special thanks to all of the carers and wonderful care at Welford Court. The funeral will take place at Great Glen Crematorium on Monday 24th February 2025 at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to either Midlands Air Ambulance or Rainbows Children's Hospice. Any Further Enquiries to Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors 129 Leicester Road Wigston Magna Leicestershire LE18 1NS Telephone: 0116 278 6291.
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