'Dearly loved' man among 27 people remembered in Leicester Mercury death notices

Edmund Dennis Lodge
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A “dearly loved” man has died at the age of 97. Edmund Dennis Lodge was one of 27 people to be remembered in this week’s Leicester Mercury death notices.

Also remembered was a “wonderful mother” who passed away late last year. The pair are among the many notices from those who have passed away in the recent days, weeks and months.

To see the tributes in full listed in alphabetical order, see below:

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Michael Gary (Mick) BEDDER

Michael Gary (Mick) Bedder
Michael Gary (Mick) Bedder

(Mick) Mick peacefully passed away at home on Friday 27th December 2024. Mick was a loving dad, grandad, brother, uncle and great uncle. We will always remember the loving memories he has left us with and he will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Mick's funeral service will be held at Gilroes Crematorium on Friday 7th February 2025 at 12.30pm. Family request, can something navy be worn. Donations if desired to Mentell and Young Lives V Cancer. For all further enquiries to Central Coop Funeral, 131 Humberstone Road, Leicester, LE5 3AD. Tel: 0116 2516906.

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Martha Ann BISHOP

Passed away on 27th December 2024, aged 85 years. A funeral service will be held at 10.30am on Tuesday 4th February at Loughborough Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations are for Breast Cancer UK. All enquiries to Richard Barnes Funeral Directors, 01664 565311.

Beatrice Mary ('Betty') BROWN (Benstead)

Beatrice Mary ('Betty') Brown (Benstead)
Beatrice Mary ('Betty') Brown (Benstead)

(Benstead) ('Betty') 4th July 1936 to 16th January 2025 It is with the greatest sadness that we announce the passing of our darling beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother. Words cannot express the heartache we feel at your loss, our mum and dearest gran. You were one of a kind. You will be sadly missed by the whole family, friends and everyone who knew you and whose lives you touched with your kindness and laughter. Love ever and always, your broken-hearted children Linda, Kevin, Carolyn and Deborah. A private cremation will be held. A service in celebration of life and remembrance will be held at St Crispin's Church, Braunstone Town, Leicester, LE3 2JW on Friday 28th February 2025 at 11am. All welcome. No black to be worn please. Family flowers only. Donations can be made to St Crispin's Church or The Salvation Army, in lieu of flowers.

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David Stephen CHESTER

Passed away peacefully on Monday 20th January 2025, aged 73 Years. The funeral service will take place on Friday 7th February 2025 at Rushcliffe Oaks Crematorium at 10.45am. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired made payable to Loros Hospice, may be sent to J W Hazelwood & Son, 1 Saxelby Road, Asfordby, Leics, LE14 3TU. Tel: 01664 812233.

Audrey COCKBILL

of Thorpe Langton, passed away peacefully on 10th January 2025, aged 94 years. Much loved wife of the late Barry, devoted mum of Simon and Lisa and a loving gran of Charlotte, Frazer, Jamie, Oliver, Harry and Daniel. Committal at Great Glen Crematorium on Thursday 6th February at 11.30am, followed by a Service of Celebration for her life at St Leonard's Church, Thorpe Langton at 12.30pm. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, for Dementia UK may be made online at www.jstampandsons.co.uk or sent to J.Stamp & Sons, Funeral Directors of Market Harborough. Tel 01858 462524

Angela COHEN

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Passed away peacefully on 28th December 2024 aged 78 years. A dearly loved long term partner of Mick and much loved mother, who will be sadly missed. **** "No one sees the broken heart that lies behind the smile, No one knows the loneliness that's with us all the while. No matter how life changes, no matter what I do, A special place within my heart is always there for you" **** Angela's Funeral Service will take place at Gilroes Crematorium on Wednesday 5th February at 2.30pm. No flowers please by request. Donations can be made to Leicester Animal Aid on the day. All enquiries to Buckminster Funerals, 15 Buckminster Rd, LE3 9AT. Tel: 011602623087

Rev'd Christine Mary (neè Lee) COLDICOTT

Chris (neè Lee) Passed away peacefully on 9th January 2025 Aged 73 Years. Loving wife of Tim, devoted mum to Matthew and Helene, dear mother-in-law to Priya and Jon, proud grandma of Shivam, Krishan, Ava and Beth, loving sister to Kyra and a good friend to many. ‘Now resting in the eternal embrace of God’ xxx. Funeral Service at St. Peter and St Paul’s Church, Syston on Monday 3rd February 2025 at 1:30pm. Followed by a private cremation. Donations for ‘Alzheimer's Research UK’ will be collected after the service. All enquiries to Butterfly Funeral Services, Merchants Common, East Goscote, Leicestershire, LE7 3XR. Tel:0116 269 8120

Patricia Edith (Pat) COOKE

Patricia Edith (Pat) Cooke
Patricia Edith (Pat) Cooke

(Pat) Passed away on the 19th of December 2024 aged 89 years. Pat's funeral service will take place on Wednesday 5th February 10:30am at Loughborough Crematorium. If you wish to make a donation in Pat's name to the British Heart Foundation, this can be made via a donation box available after the service. Central Coop Funeralcare 1-3 Crossways, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4ED Tel: 0116 2671624

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John Everard DICKMAN

John passed away peacefully in hospital, with his loved ones by his side. Devoted partner to Sue, loving dad, and friend to all that knew him. John's celebration of life will take place on 5th February 2025, 12:30pm at Great Glen Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu are being collected on behalf of the British Heart Foundation & Leicester Animal Aid, Huncote, in loving memory of John. All enquiries to Central Coop Funeral 66 The parade, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5BF Tel: 0116 2710568

Margaret Lilian DOUGHTY

Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday 28th December 2024 aged 93 years. Mother to David, mother in law to Lindsay, grandmother to Shane, Mark, James and Connor, great grandmother to Star, Jensen, Reuben and Jude. Now happily reunited with her beloved husband Victor. Margaret's funeral service will take place at South Leicestershire Crematorium, Countesthorpe, on Wednesday 29th January at 12.00pm. Flowers welcome and can be sent c/o A J Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors 12 London Road Oadby, Leicester LE2 5DG All enquiries c/o A.J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors 5 Saffron Road South Wigston Leicestershire, LE18 4TF Tel: 0116 2783381

Beatrice (Bea) GAFFNEY NEE MCCAFFREY

(Bea) Passed away peacefully on Sunday 5th January 2025 aged 70 years. Loving wife, mum and granny, sister in law, aunt and great aunt. We will always remember the loving memories she has left us with and she will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Bea's funeral service will take place at The Divine Infant of Prague Roman Catholic Church, Broad Street, Syston on Friday 31st January 2025 at 11am. Family flowers only. Donations are to be made payable to Rainbows Children's Hospice 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

Arthur HARRIS

Sadly passed away on Friday 3rd January 2025 aged 92 years. Arthur will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. The funeral service for Arthur will take place on Friday 7th February 2025 at 3.00 pm at Gilroes Crematorium. Family flowers only by polite request. Donations if so desired may be made payable to LOROS. All enquiries c/o Paul Pender & Son, Independent Funeral Directors, The Shakespeare, 226 Braunstone Lane, Leicester, LE3 3AS. Tel: 0116 2896608

Sylvia Ann HICKMAN

of Wigston Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 24th December 2024 aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Walter (Dick), much loved mum of Mark and Julia, Jane and Richard, Ann and Nick, dearly loved grandma of Alice, Robbie, Ben and Evie. A Service of Thanksgiving for her life, will take place at South Leicestershire Crematorium, Countesthorpe on Tuesday 28th January 2025 at 1.00pm. No flowers by request please, donations 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

Ann HUGHES

Passed away peacefully at Woodway House on Sunday 5th January, aged 93. Beloved wife to the late Ray, loving mum to Christine, Margaret, Jeffrey & Elizabeth & the late Raymond & Philip much loved gran & great gran. She was a friend to many and will be missed by all who knew her. Ann's Funeral service will take place on Monday 10th February at St James the Greater Parish Church, Huncote at 2pm. Followed by a committal at South Leicester Crematorium at 3pm. Family flowers only please, donations can be made in lieu to Scope Charity 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

Peter Malcolm KEEFE

Peter died peacefully on Monday 30th December 2024. Loving and supportive husband to Maureen. Super dad to Claire and Rachel. Delighted pa to Isabella and Olly. Good friend to Tim and Ross. You were such a lovely man. We send you our eternal love and a million hugs and kisses. Be at peace now and know that you were our hero and that we will miss you so very, very much. From Maureen. Claire, Tim, Isabella and Olly. Rachel and Ross.xxx Peter's service will be held at Loughborough Crematorium on Wednesday 19th February 2025 at 12.30pm. Please feel free to come dressed in colour, but we ask for family flowers only please. Ginns and Gutteridge St Nicholas House 51 Vaughan Way Leicester LE1 4NR

Ann KILBOURNE (DRIVER)

(DRIVER) Passed away peacefully at home following a courageous and long fight against Cancer on Tuesday 14th January 2025. Loving wife to the late David, Mother to Eve, Aimee and Richard, Mother in law to Carl and Abigail. Treasured Gran to Erin, Corey, Reilley, Hugh and Ida. Due to her express wishes there will be no Funeral, only a pure cremation, followed by a family holiday to scatter the ashes of David and Ann, together again at last. Any donations in remembrance of Ann can be made directly to LOROS.

José KIRKBY

of Loughborough, sadly passed away on Friday 27th December 2024, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Archie, wonderful mother of Michael and Tracy and Grandma to Hadyn, Zachery and James. José will be deeply and sadly missed by all her family and friends. José's funeral service will take place at Loughborough Crematorium on Wednesday 29th January at 4.30pm. Family flowers only but donations for Dementia UK will be gratefully received at the service. All enquiries to Kriss Morrison Cooper Independent Funeral Director, 106 Derby Road, Loughborough LE11 5AG. Telephone 01509 210843.

David LEWIN

Passed away peacefully on the 23rd December 2024, aged 84 years. David's Funeral Service will be held at South Leicestershire Crematorium Foston Lane, Countesthorpe LE8 5QP on Monday 3rd February 2025 at 1pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Asthma UK can be given on the day. All further enquiries to Coop Funeral Care 143 Wyngate Drive Leicester LE3 0UW. Telephone; 0116 2553001.

Edmund Dennis (Known As Dennis) LODGE

(Known As Dennis) Passed away very peacefully at Mountview Care Home, Rothley on Sunday 29th December 2024 aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Janet and father of Bob and Kath. Dennis's funeral service will take place at Loughborough Crematorium on Wednesday 29th January 2025 at 11:30 am Family flowers only. If wished, donations in lieu can be made to Prostate Cancer Research via G E Gamble & Sons Website https://www.gamblefunerals.co.uk/obituaries/. Further enquiries c/o G E Gamble & Sons, 57 High Street, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1GQ Tel: 0116 2607500

Karen Anne MAYOR

Karen Anne Mayor
Karen Anne Mayor

Karen Anne passed away on 6th January 2025 aged 63 years. Dearly loved wife of Stephen, much loved mum of Alice and Felicity, devoted nanny to Alexander. A treasured friend to everyone who will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held on Monday 3rd February at 10am, Lincoln Crematorium. All enquiries to Lincoln Co-operative Funeral Services, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QY 01522 534971

Kathleen (Kate) MERRYWEATHER

Kathleen (Kate) Merryweather
Kathleen (Kate) Merryweather

(Kate) Loving wife to John, mother to Alison, grandmother to Lewis and great grandmother to Scout. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 1st January 2025 following a short illness at Primrose Lodge, East Goscote surrounded by her family aged 77 years. Kate's funeral service to celebrate her life will take place at Loughborough Crematorium on Monday 3rd February 2025 at 11.30 am. Family flowers only, please wear whatever makes you comfortable. Donations made payable to Dementia 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

Simon Edward PARKES

Simon Edward Parkes
Simon Edward Parkes

Simon Edward Parkes 20/10/68 - 27/12/24 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, son, brother, uncle and friend, at home in Moira, Swadlincote. Life is hard enough without goodbyes, he will be truly missed by us all. Funeral is 31st January at Bretby Crematorium (Cedar Chapel) at 2.15pm with the wake at The Pavilion's Bar in Donisthorpe. Family flowers only with donations to Survivors of bereavement of suicide and also Papyrus- to prevent young suicide. https://www.funeralguide.co.uk/obituaries/130011

Patricia Ellen (Pat) PHILLIPS

(Pat) Devoted wife to her late husband David. Loving mother to Yvonne, Julie and Ian, mother in law to Andy and Julie. Proud grandmother to Robert, Richard, Reece, Jason, Laura and Holly. Great-grandmother to Archie and Molly. Pat's funeral will take place on 6th February, at 12:30pm, at Great Glen Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired are being collected on behalf of Nightingale Hospice, Wigston, in loving memory of Pat. All enquiries to Central Coop Funeral. 66 The Parade, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5BF. Tel: 0116 2710568

Brian Edwin Malcolm PIGGOTT

Beloved husband of Patricia, much loved father of Karen. Passed away on Friday 3rd January 2025 aged 87 years. Will be very sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at Great Glen Crematorium on Tuesday 28th January at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired are 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

Christine Lesley SIMPSON (Brown)

(Brown) Passed peacefully away at The Leicester Royal Infirmary on 7th January 2025 aged 67 years. Dearly loved wife of David, loving mum to Alan, Jamie, Teresa and Vicky. Much loved Grandma to Skyla, Reece, Robyn, Shannon, Carla, Shane, Kerry - Anne, Tia, Mia, Leah, Blake, Issac, Oscar, Archie and Adilyn, Christine's funeral will take place on Thursday 6th February 2025 at The Wigston Cemetery Chapel, Welford Road, Wigston, Leicester at 11.00 am. Followed by burial. Donations in Christine's memory for Alzheimer's Society can be sent c/o Funeral Directors until 6th March 2025. Richard Ward Funeral Services Ltd. 112, Aylestone Lane, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 1BA Tel:0116 2887979 wigston@rwfs.co.uk www.rwfs.co.uk

Michael STRETTON

Sadly passed away on Friday 27th December 2024 aged 83 years. Michael will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. The funeral service for Michael will take place on Tuesday 28th January 2025 at 2.30 pm at Gilroes Crematorium. All flowers welcome. Donations if so desired may be made payable to LOROS. All enquiries c/o Paul Pender & Son, Independent Funeral Directors, The Shakespeare, 226 Braunstone Lane, Leicester, LE3 3AS. Tel: 0116 2896608

Susan WILKINSON

Passed away on 25th December 2024, aged 74 years, with her family by her side. She will be missed by her family and friends. Susan's funeral service will take place on Thursday 30th January 2025 at 11:00am St Peters church, Bardon followed by a burial and final prayers in Hugglescote Cemetery. The family have asked that donations may be left to St Peter's church, Bardon. Further enquiries can be made to: Anton Rozworski. Stinsons Independent Family Funeral Directors. 194a Ashby Road West, Shepshed. LE12 9EF. Tel:01509 270900.

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