Touching tributes and moving words have been paid to many in this week’s Leicester Mercury death notices. The loving words look back on the lives of dearly missed family members as well as much-loved friends.
This week’s collection features 31 notices from the recent days, weeks and months. Among those included is a former mine sweeper who has died at the grand old age of 104.
Tributes have also been paid to a woman who died at the age of 99. Those listed are in alphabetical order.
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Peacefully passed away at Northfield House Residential Home on Tuesday 14th January 2025 aged 88 years. Carole is reunited with her belated loving Husband David and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Carole's funeral service will be held at All Saints Church in Scraptoft, Leicester, on Monday 24th February at 12.30 followed by a private committal at Gilroes Crematorium. Donations if desired to LOROS. For all further enquiries to Central Coop Funeral, 131 Humberstone Road, Leicester, LE5 3AD. Tel: 0116 2516906.
(Ken) Of Nuneaton originally Leicester Passed away peacefully at Arbury Lodge on 24th January 2025 aged 91 years. Beloved Husband of Doreen for 70 years, cherished Dad to the late Kevin, adored Pops, Ken will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral service to take place at the Heart of England Crematorium on Tuesday 18th February at 2:45pm. Family flowers only please donations if desired for Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Devall and Son Funeral Directors, The Green, Attleborough, Nuneaton, CV11 4FJ. Tel: 02476 375665.
(Joe) Passed away peacefully in hospital aged 90 years. Uncle Joe will be greatly missed by his nephews and nieces and all family and friends who knew and loved him. A requiem funeral mass will be held at St James' Church Bootle, Tuesday 11th February 2025, followed by a burial at Ford Cemetery. Donations, in memory of Joe, are being gratefully received for Loros Hospice where Joe spent many years working and volunteering. "One last trip" for the seafarer to be reunited with all those he loved and missed. All enquiries to Graham Clegg Funeral Services 7 Dover Road Maghull L31 5JB tel 0151 520 3330.
Passed away suddenly but peacefully at the L.R.I on the 16th of January 2025 Aged 65 years Much loved Brother and Uncle Sadly missed by all who knew him Kelvin's Funeral Service will be held at Gilroes Crematorium on Friday 14th February at 12.30pm Family flowers only please donations will be kindly accepted on the day in Kelvin's memory for The British Heart Foundation Further enquiries to Abbeyoak Funeral Service 10-12 Buckminster Road Leicester, LE3 9AR Tel: 0116 2515639.
Passed away peacefully at Everdale Grange care home on Thursday 9th January 2025, aged 95. Beloved Husband to Jean. Loving Dad to Wendy and Helen and father-in-law to Roger. Much Loved Grandad to Hannah, Jess, Sam and Beth and Great Grandad to Sebastian and Theo He was a friend to many and will be missed by all who knew him. A Thanksgiving Service for Alan's life will take place at Knighton Free Church, Brinsmead Road, on Wednesday 19th February at 3:00pm. Streaming will be available for those who can not make it in person. Family flowers only please, Donations can be made in lieu to the Pilgrims' Friend Society and can be sent 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
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 26th January 2025 aged 92 years. Loving wife of Geoffrey, loving mum to Elaine and Barry, loving grandma to Jade. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 21st February at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in Jean's memory, if desired, are to Kidney Care UK and can be made online at www.ajadkinsonandson.com or kindly accepted on the day. c/o A.J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors 12 London Road Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG Tel: 0116 2712340 or online www.ajadkinsonandson.com
Elsie, sadly passed away on 13th January 2025, aged 95 years. Funeral service to be held at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 21st February 2025 at 10.30am. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to Macular Society. All enquiries to: Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors St Nicholas House 51 Vaughan Way Leicester LE1 4NR Tel: 01162 516117.
Of Oadby, wife of the late David, much loved mum of Nicola & Robert, a wonderful nanny to Charlie & Francesca, and mother-in-law to Bob. Passed away suddenly, aged 92 years on 17th January 2025. Dorothy will be very sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral service at Great Glen Crematorium on Tuesday 18th February at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Dementia 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
(Pat) Passed away peacefully on Thursday 16th January 2025. Aged 76 years. Will be dearly missed from her loving husband Glynn and family x x x Pat's funeral service will be held at South Leicestershire Crematorium, Countesthorpe on Wednesday 12th February at 10am. Family flowers only please and donations if desired to both Cancer Research UK and LOROS c/o Central Co op, 82 Leicester Road, Wigston, LE18 1DR, Tel: 0116 2889486.
Passed away on 16th January 2025, at Leicester Royal Infirmary, aged 62 years. Johanne's funeral service will take place at 11:30am on Monday 10th February 2025 at Gilroes Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired for VISTA 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 29th January 2025, aged 99 years. Devoted wife to the late Tony, much loved mother to Peter and David, very loving Nana to grandsons, David, Jonathan and Todd and great-grandson Kian and mother-in-law to Sol and Kay. Pat's funeral will take place on Saturday 15th February 2025 at 10.00am at South Leicestershire Crematorium, Countesthorpe. Family flowers only, but donations can be made in memory of Pat to Macmillan Cancer Support. All enquiries to: Ginns and Gutteridge Funeral Directors 10 Cosby Road, Littlethorpe Leicestershire, LE19 2HF Tel: 0116 286 3216.
Dad, Grandad, Grogs, and our Gee. Passed away peacefully on Sunday 19th January 2025 aged 79 years. After living with Alzheimers and mixed Dementia for the past few years, spending the last 15 months living with daughter Ruth and her family. Our Gee our Legend re-united with your loving wife Phil. Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen unheard but always near, Still loved Still missed and very dear. Forever in our hearts, Ruth, Billy, Miles, Lloyd, Myiah. Bryan's funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at Loughborough Crematorium on Friday 21st February 2025 at 3.30 pm. Donations to be made payable to Alzheimer's Society 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 peacefully at Bosworth Court Care Home on Wednesday 22nd January 2025. Beloved husband to the late Christine Hipwell, loving father to Jo, Mark and Marianne and grandfather to Hannah, Lizzie, Imogen, Henry, Joe & Theo. John's life will be celebrated at Loughborough Crematorium on Monday 24th February 2025 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please with donations welcomed to www.childrenssailingtrust.org.uk in John's memory. There will be food and refreshments after the service at the Badgers Sett, Cropston, LE7 7GQ. All welcome. All further enquiries to - Central Coop 33 Pinfold Gate Loughborough LE11 1BE Tel - 01509 215331.
(Ray) Beloved brother of Jim, Ann and Roy. Loved brother in law and uncle. Passed away peacefully on 7th January 2025. Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered. Raymond's funeral will be held on Friday 14th February 2025 at 10am at South Leicestershire Crematorium, Foston Road, Countesthorpe LE8 5QP. Family flowers only, donations if preferred to MENCAP. All enquiries to - Central Co op Funeral care 1 Central Street Countesthorpe LE8 5QJ 0116 2789124.
Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 6th January 2025 Aged 85 Years Loving wife to Jack, and beloved mum to Martin and Graham. Pauline was much loved and will be missed by all who knew her, forever in our hearts x x x Pauline's funeral service will be held at Countesthorpe Crematorium on Friday 21st February at 10am. Family flowers only please and donations if desired to Wishes4Kids http://www.justgiving.com/page/paulinehulbert Central Co op Funeral, 82 Leicester Road, Wigston, LE18 1DR, Telephone 0116 2889486.
(Tom) Peacefully passed away on Thursday 23rd January 2025, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Joyce, much loved dad of Deborah, Mark, Andrew and Graham; father-in-law to Mandy, Lynne and Mary; cherished grandad to Joshua, Connor, Katie, Charlotte, Beth, Chloë and Jack; great-grandad to baby Parker. Tom will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will be held at South Leicestershire Crematorium, Countesthorpe on Tuesday 25th February at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations in Tom's memory if desired to British Heart Foundation c/o A.J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors 12 London Road Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG Tel: 0116 2712340 or online www.ajadkinsonandson.com
Norman passed away at home on Wednesday 22nd January 2025 aged 104 years. Norman was a man of action, whether on a mine sweeper in the 1940s, the beaches of Australia as a young man or on his mobility scooter in Glenfield and afar until late 2024. Norman lived a full and independent life right to the end. He loved to dance and party well into his 90s and had all the moves. He especially loved spending time in his garden with his tomatoes, rhubarb, sweet peas and damsons which he actively shared with his community. He was a loving husband to the late Alice with whom he travelled the world on many adventures. A devoted father to Jayne, Keith and Peter and was a cherished grandfather to Hannah, Isabella, Dilara, Rae, Maya, Edgar and Thomas. He lived a great life and will be a treasured memory for many people. A memorial service to celebrate Norman's extraordinary life will be held at 1pm on the 19th February 2025 at Glenfield Methodist church, 7 Station Road, Glenfield Leicester LE3 8BT, followed by a private committal service at Gilroes Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired for LOROS 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.
Much loved brother to his 10 siblings Jackie, James, Esther, Catherine, Margaret, Gerald, Charlotte, Robert, Patricia and Marlyn. Loving father of Zara, Michelle and Crawford Peter. Cherished Grandfather of Niamh-Eilidh, Adam, Asyah, Malachi, Ethan, Sienna and Georgia. And Great grandfather of Phaedra-Kenzi. The funeral service will take place at Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton on Monday 24th of February 2025 at 10:15am.
(Malcolm) Loving husband of Valerie and dad of Rebecca. Passed away on 23rd January 2025, at Leicester Royal Infirmary, aged 93 years. Malcolm's funeral service will take place at 11:00am on Friday 14th February 2025 at South Leicestershire Crematorium, Countesthorpe. Family flowers only, donations if desired 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.
(née Austen) passed away peacefully at Sibbertoft Manor Nursing Home on 3rd February 2025, aged 91 years. Much loved mum of Mark, Rebecca, John and Emma, loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 28th February at 11.30am. No mourning clothes necessary. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for MIND may be made online at www.jstampandsons.co.uk or sent to J. Stamp & Sons, Funeral Directors of Market Harborough. Tel: 01858 462524.
Passed away on the 19th January 2025 aged 90 years. June's funeral Service will take place on Wednesday 12th February at 11am at St Mary's Church, Melton Mowbray, followed by a committal at Thorpe Road Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, made payable to ROSPA or NSPCC, may be sent to Mousley Family Funerals, 34 Cranmere Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics LE13 1TB. Tel: 01664 561400.
twin sister of Pamela from Asfordby, passed away peacefully at Broadoak Lodge Care Home, on 13th January 2025, aged 88 Years. The funeral service will be held at All Saints Church, Asfordby on Friday 21st February 2025 at 11am followed by interment at Asfordby Cemetery. Donations if desired may be made payable to DLRAA (Air Ambulance) and sent to J W Hazelwood & Sons, 1 Saxelby Road, Asfordby, Leics LE14 3TU Tel: 01664 812233.
Gwendoline Margaret (Gwen) POTTER
(Gwen) Reunited with Partner Terry and Daughter Sharon on the 14th January 2025. Aged 90 years. Loving Mum to Lorraine, Steve and Wendy. Cherished Nana and Great Nana. You will be great missed by all your family and friends 'Forever in our Hearts' Gwen's Funeral Service will be held at Gilroes Crematorium, Groby Road, Leicester on Tuesday 18th February at 1pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Alzheimer's Society can be given on the day All further enquiries to Cooperative Funeral Care 143 Wyngate Drive Leicester LE3 0UW Telephone; 0116 2553001.
Of Glenfield, Passed away on Monday 13th January 2025 at Leicester Royal Infirmary aged 88 years. Norma's funeral service will take place at 10:30am on Wednesday 19th February 2025 at Loughborough Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Macmillan Cancer Support 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.
Joan Mary SMITH Passed away peacefully on Monday 20th January 2025 aged 91 years. Loving mum to Michael, loving mum-in-law to Kay & loving grandma to Alastair & Danielle. She will be dearly missed and treasured by all who knew her. Funeral service at Wigston United Reform Church on Friday 21st February at 12.15pm followed by burial. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, are to Diabetes UK. c/o A.J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors 12, London Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG Tel: 0116 2712340 www.ajadkinsonandson.com
Passed away at Parkmanor Care Home on 23rd January 2025 aged 75 years. Jean's funeral service will take place at 12:00pm on Tuesday 11th February 2025 at Gilroes Cemetery Chapel followed by interment in Thurcaston & Cropston Cemetery. Flowers welcome or donations if desired for LOROS 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.
Peacefully passed away on 24th January 2025, aged 83 years. A much loved Father and Grandfather who will be sadly missed. Brian's Funeral Service will take place at Great Glen Crematorium on Saturday 8th February at 11.30am. All enquiries please to Buckminster Funerals, 15 Buckminster Road, LE3 9AT - 0116 2623087.
We are very sad to announce the peaceful passing of Graham on 29th January 2023 at Leicester Royal Infirmary aged 72 years. Beloved Husband of Beryl and Dad to Joanne, stepdad to Roy & Nora and father in law to Jason, Stephen and Steph. Grandad of Daniel, Chloe, James, Emma and Ellie xxx Loving Brother to Tom, Robert and Angie and brother in law to Denise, Mandy and Peter. Will be sadly missed xxx Graham's funeral service will take place at Gilroes Crematorium on Wednesday 19th February at 10.30am. Family flowers only please, donations for British Heart Foundation will be kindly accepted at the service. All enquiries to Central Co-op Funeral 12b Tournament Road, Glenfield LE3 8FP Tel 0116 2322373.
Of Enderby Passed away peacefully at The Leicester Royal Infirmary on Thursday 9th January 2025, aged 92. Beloved Husband to the late Margaret. Loving Dad to the late Christopher. Much Loved Brother and Uncle. He was a friend to many and will be missed by all who knew him. Clive's service will take place at Enderby Parish Church on Friday 14th February 2025 at 11.00am. Followed by a burial at Enderby Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations can be made in lieu for the RAF Association and can be sent C/o Richard Ward Funeral 2b Cross Street Enderby Leicestershire LE19 4NJ Tel: 0116 286 6858 Email: enderby@rwfs.co.uk www.rwfs.co.uk
(nee Freake) Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on the 14th January 2025, aged 82 years. Loving Wife to the late Rod. Dearly Loved Mum to Richard, Peter and Kathryn. Doting Grandma to Hershall, Kelsey, Megan, Jack and Iris. Much Loved and missed by all who knew her. Diane was a career nurse for the NHS her whole life moving on to managing, teaching and training, before going into holistic therapies for LOROS. Diane's funeral service will take place at South Leicester Crematorium on Monday 17th February at 12pm, followed by a burial at The Willows natural burial ground. Family flowers only please, donations can be made in lieu to LOROS or Breast Cancer UK and sent 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
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on the 18th of January 2025 Aged 62 Years Much loved Husband to Leanne, Father of Nathan, Tia and Aston George's Funeral Service will be held at Gilroes Crematorium on Thursday 6th March at 3pm All flowers welcome donations will be kindly accepted on the day for The Brain Tumour Charity Further enquiries to Abbeyoak Funeral Service 10-12 Buckminster Road Leicester, LE3 9AR Tell: 0116 2515639.
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