'Dearly loved' 99-year-old remembered in Leicester Mercury death notices

Sheila Grace Coulson (nee Smith)
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A “dearly loved” 99-year-old great grandmother is among those featured in this week’s Leicester Mercury death notices. Audrey Shaw is one 21 people remembered by close family members and very dear friends.

This week's tributes cover the most recent days, weeks and months. Among them is “beloved husband” Peter Sidney Barwell who died at age 77.

The full list of notices is below. They are listed in alphabetical order.

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Alexander (Alex) ANDREWS

Alexander (Alex) ANDREWS
Alexander (Alex) ANDREWS

(Alex) (Jock) Passed away peacefully on Friday 11th October 2024 at Oakdale Care Home aged 70 years. Alex's funeral service to celebrate his life will take place at Loughborough Crematorium on Friday 1st November 2024 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to be made payable to British Heart Foundation 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

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Peter Sidney BARWELL

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 12th October 2024 aged 77 years. Beloved husband of the late Jane, loving dad to Helen, beloved grandad of Bea and Edith, brother of the late David, treasured friend and neighbour to many. Will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Thanksgiving service will take place at St. Guthlacs Church, Knighton on Thursday 7th November at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, are to Alzheimer's Society. c/o A.J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors 12 London Road Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG Tel: 0116 2712340 or online www.ajadkinsonandson.com

Josephine Mary BRANSTON

Passed away peacefully at the Leicester Glenfield Hospital on Sunday 13th October 2024 aged 85 years. Much loved wife of the late Brian, mother to Lorraine, and mother-in-law to Barry. Josephine's Funeral Service will take place at Loughborough Crematorium on Thursday 31st October 2024 at 11.00am. Family flowers only please and no black attire. Donations if so desired to be payable equally to the Syston Volunteer Centre & Syston Methodist Church. Donations can be made on the day of the service using the donations box positioned in the chapel. Further enquiries c/o G E Gamble & Sons, Independent Family Funeral Directors, 57 High Street, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1GQ, Tel: 0116 2607500

Linda Jane COOPER

Linda Jane Cooper
Linda Jane Cooper

Passed away at Leicester Royal Infirmary on Saturday 12th October 2024, aged 54 years. Loving mum to Rachel, Emily and James and devoted grandma to Roman and Ella. Linda will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Great Glen Crematorium on Wednesday 30th October at 9:30am. Flowers welcome or donations, if desired, may be given to Cancer Research UK c/o A. J. Adkinson & Son Funeral Directors, 12 London Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG. Tel: 0116 2712340.

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Sheila Grace COULSON (nee Smith)

Sheila Grace Coulson (nee Smith)
Sheila Grace Coulson (nee Smith)

(nee Smith) Loving wife of the late Terence Howard Coulson and devoted mother of Ruth-Melanie. Sheila was a stunningly beautiful woman who was devoted to her family. The best mother the good Lord ever made. I love you Mammy, I was so blessed God made you my mam and best friend. We did everything together and I'm nothing without you. You never deserved what you went through these last two years. May God grant you eternal rest safe in the loving arms of Jesus and with Our Lady. I love you mam forever and always. I count the days until we can all be reunited as one. Thank you for everything you did for me. Thank you isn't enough. Your broken-hearted daughter Ruth-Melanie X X X X X X Sheila's funeral service will be held at Wigston Cemetery Chapel on Friday 25th October 2024 at 1.30pm followed by interment in the cemetery. All further enquiries to:- Central Coop Funeral 511 Welford Road Leicester LE2 6BN Telephone 0116 270 3111

Sylvia Grace (Grace) GEESON

(Grace) Formerly of 25 Nursery Close, Thurlaston passed away on 11th of October 2024 at Bethel & Bethesda Residential Home. Aged 94 Years. Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Grace's funeral service will be held at the Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton on Thursday 14th November at 11:45am. All flowers are welcome and donations may be given on the day for the Royal National Institute of Blind People. Any further enquiries to McCartneys Funeral Service, 47 Coventry Road, Hinckley LE10 0JR Tel : 01455 637138

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Lynda Mavis HALL (Nee Prendergast)

(Nee Prendergast) sadly passed away on 30th September 2024, aged 72 years. Beloved wife to Ronald, a loving mother to Zoe and the late Clint, a great mother-in-law to Dean, and a wonderful nan to Holly, Jack, Mason, Flyn and greatnan to Enzo. Lynda will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. Lynda's funeral service will be held on Thursday 14th November 2024 at 3.00pm, at South Leicestershire Crematorium, Countesthorpe. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Lynda are welcome to Marie Curie UK. All enquiries to Ginns and Gutteridge 10 Cosby Road Littlethorpe Leicestershire LE19 2HF Tel: 0116 286 3216

Steven Henry HAMP

Sadly passed away on the 7th October 2024, aged 64 at home after a short battle with cancer. Devoted partner to Alison. Loving father to Matt, Becky, Kelly, Lucy and Emily. Grandad to Isaac, Isla, Tia, Florence, Noah, Wilf and George. Brother to Dave. Brother in law to Claire. He will be forever missed, but always in our hearts, loved forever. Steve's funeral will be held at South Leicester Crematorium on Tuesday 5th November 2024 at 12 noon. Football shirts to be worn, but optional. Family flowers only, but donations may be made in lieu to LOROS, if so desired. All enquiries to be forwarded to Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors 555 Saffron Lane Leicester LE2 6UN 0116 2832041

Constance Margaret (Connie) KIRKHAM

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(Connie) Passed away peacefully at Moat House Care Home in Burbage, on Monday 14th October, aged 90. Beloved wife of Bim, and much loved mum to Linda and John. Connie was a friend to many and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Connie's service will take place at South Leicestershire Crematorium on Monday 11th November 2024 at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Alzheimer's Research UK and Rainbows Children's Hospice, 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

Joyce Margaret MANN (Dowe)

(Dowe) Joyce Margaret Mann (nee Dowe) The family are sad to announce that Joyce passed away peacefully on 7th October 2024 at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, aged 88 years'. Joyce's funeral will take place at 10am on Tuesday, 29th October at South Leicester Memorial Park and crematorium (Countesthorpe). In memory of Joyce, a donation to a charity of your choice is preferred, in lieu of flowers. For all further enquiries please contact Central Co-op funeral care, Blaby on 0116 2784237, 9 Lutterworth Road, Blaby, LE8 4DW

George Albert PRESTON

(Of Scraptoft). Much loved and loving husband to Jill, dearest father to Simon & James, special grandad and cherished twin brother of Bill. George will be greatly missed by his family and friends. 'Always remaining in our thoughts and forever in our hearts' Funeral service at All Saints Church, Scraptoft on Wednesday 30th October at 11.30am followed by private committal. Please feel free to wear the colours of your choice. Family flowers only, donations in George's memory if desired to Parkinson's UK. c/o A.J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors, 12 London Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG. Tel: 0116 2712340. or online www.ajadkinsonandson.com

Bill REID

Of Newbold Coleorton, originally from Shenton. Passed peacefully away at home on Tuesday 8th October 2024, aged 84 years. Wonderful husband of the late Leila, much loved dad and father-in-law of Wayne and Michelle, and proud grandad of Lyra, Casen and Nellie. Deeply loved and will be sadly missed by all. The funeral and celebration of Bill's life will be held at Bretby Crematorium (Cedar Chapel), on Friday 1st November 2024 at 12.45pm. Family flowers only please. Any donations to Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance. All enquiries to the Co-operative Funeral Care, 128 London Road, Coalville, LE67 3JD (01530) 836703.

Bryan (Known As Paddy) ROBERTS

(Known As Paddy) Passed away peacefully at Leicester Royal Infirmary on Wednesday 16th October 2024 aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who will be deeply missed. The funeral service will take place at Rushcliffe Oaks Crematorium on Monday 4th November 2024 at 2:30pm. Family flowers only. Donations are to be made payable to Cancer Research UK 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

Michael John (Mick) SCOTT

(Mick) Passed away peacefully at Glenfield Hospital on Thursday 26th of September aged 80 years. Loving Husband of Ros, and a much-loved Dad to Shaun, Dawn and Husband Drew. A much-loved Grandpa to Graham, Stuart, Sophie, Sasha & Tiffany. Mick will be loved and missed by all who knew him. Mick's funeral service will be held Wednesday the 30th of October at 3pm at South Leicestershire Memorial Park & Crematorium, Countesthorpe. Family flowers only but donations may be made in Mick's memory to Cancer Research UK All further enquiries may be made to The Co-operative Funeral care, 9 Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4DW. Telephone 01162784237.

Elsie Ann (Ann) SEALE

(Ann) Passed away peacefully on 9th October 2024, at Willows Court Care Home. Ann was a night sister at LGH for many years. Her funeral will be held on 6th November 2024, 13:00pm, at South Leicestershire Crematorium. Please wear bright colours to celebrate her life. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired are being collected for the Willows Court Care Home. All enquires to Central Coop Funeral 66 The Parade, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5BF Tel: 0116 2710568

Audrey SHAW

A dearly loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully on 17th October 2024 aged 99 years. Funeral service at Gilroes Cemetery Chapel on Friday 15th November at 1.00pm followed by interment in the Cemetery. All enquiries, flowers or donations payable to the Stroke Association may be sent to A C James and Son, Independent Funeral Directors, 9, Biddulph Street, Leicester LE2 1BH Tel 0116 2542900

Beryl SINFIELD

died peacefully with John by her side on 9th October 2024, aged 88 years. Beloved wife to John, a loving mother to Andrew and David, a great mother-in-law to Jane and Joanna, and a wonderful grandmother to Michael, Jonathan, Nancie and Ben, and great-grandmother to Jessica and Freya. Beryl will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all her family and friends. Beryl's funeral service will be held on Thursday 31st October 2024 at 12 noon, at South Leicestershire Crematorium (Countesthorpe). Family flowers only, donations in memory of Beryl are welcome to Alzheimer's Society. All enquiries can be made to: Ginns and Gutteridge Funeral Directors 10 Cosby Road Littlethorpe Leicestershire LE19 2HF (Tel: 0116 286 3216)

Sheila Margaret STEPHENS (Reynolds)

(Reynolds) Passed peacefully away at Glenfield Hospital on Friday 4th October 2024 aged 76. Loving wife to Philip, mum to Allan, Neil and Mary. Grandma to Rylan, Harry, Madison, Emily and Hayden. We will miss you so much and your light will live on in our hearts. Sheila's Cremation service will take place at 10.30am on Monday 28th October 2024 at Great Glen Crematorium, London Road, Great Glen, Leicester, LE8 9DJ (No black please). This will be immediately followed by a Thanksgiving Service at The United Reformed Church, Long Street, Wigston Leicester, LE18 2AJ. Family flowers only. Any donations in Sheila's memory in aid of LOROS c/o The funeral director Richard Ward Funaral Services LTD Richard Ward Funeral Services Ltd 112, Aylestone Lane, Wigston, Leicester LE18 1BA Tel: 01162 887979 Email: wigston@rwfs.co.uk www.rwfs.co.uk

Mick TOONE

Passed away at Leicester Royal Infirmary on Saturday 5th October aged 67 years, Mick's funeral service will take place at 1:00pm on Wednesday 30th October 2024 at Gilroes Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations for Dementia Uk or the Alzheimers 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 234 0548

Douglas William WATTS

Doug peacefully passed away at Cedar Mews Care Home on Sunday 13th October 2024 aged 78. A beloved Partner to Malc, a dearly loved Brother, Uncle, Great Uncle and Great Great Uncle. Doug's funeral service will take place at Gilroes Crematorium on Thursday 7th November at 12pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu for the PDSA. For all further enquiries to Central Coop Funeral, 131 Humberstone Road, Leicester, LE5 3AD Tel: 0116 2516906

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