Former GP remembered in this week's Leicester Mercury death notices

Dorothy Elizabeth Rosabel Tiley (Ladds)
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A former GP has been remembered in this week’s Leicester Mercury death notices. Hamish John McDonald died aged 97 earlier this month.

He is one of 17 people to be remembered this week. Tributes have also been paid to a “devoted husband”.

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

Pamela May COLBY

Passed away on Saturday 26th October 2024 aged 93 years. Much loved wife of Louis and mother of Jan. Deeply missed. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday 27th November 2024 at 3:00pm at South Leicestershire Crematorium Foston Road, Countesthorpe, LE8 5QP. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer's Society. All enquiries c/o Paul Pender & Son, Independent Funeral Directors, The Shakespeare, 226 Braunstone Lane, Leicester LE3 3AS. Tel: 0116 289 6608 Paul Pender & Son

Tony Alfred COOPER

Tony Alfred Cooper
Tony Alfred Cooper

Tony A Cooper, proprietor of TMS Nottingham, sadly passed away on 18th October 2024. He will be greatly missed by his wife, children and grandchild. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday 6th December, 10:45am at Rushcliffe Oaks Crematorium, Main Road, Stragglethorpe, Nottingham NG12 2YP. All are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Donations preferred in lieu of flowers to Kidney Research UK at http://www.kidneyresearchuk.org or Speedway Riders Benevolent Fund at http://www.srbf.co.uk Enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Keyworth 0115 937 4437.

Roger Alan FRISBY

Roger Alan Frisby
Roger Alan Frisby

July 29th 1942 - November 9th 2024 It is with great sadness that Roger passed away peacefully on the evening of the 9th November, at the tender age of 82. Beloved and devoted husband to Sheila and loving dad to his children John, Louise and Mike, step daughters Julie and Jane, and much loved grandpa to Sam, Katie, Joe, Tom, Dan, Zach, Megan, Emily and Ellie. Roger will be dearly missed by all who knew him, especially his family, and was taken from us all far too soon. A celebration of life will take place on the 29th November from 12:00 at the South Wigston Conservative Club, LE18 4PB, where relatives and friends are welcome to join his family, in remembering his life and sharing in many happy memories. Roger supported the Air Ambulance for many years and as such, in lieu of flowers, a fund raising page has been set up for anyone wishing to make a donation. https://theairambulanceservice.org.uk/ways-to-give/give-in-memory/tribute/roger/

Sylvia HARDING

Passed away peacefully on Friday 8th November 2024 aged 99 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter, mother of Andrew, mother-in-law to Marion and loving grandma to Ben, Sam, Chloe & Joel. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service at St. Deny's Church, Evington on Monday 25th November at 1.30pm followed by private burial. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, are to BBC Children in Need Appeal. c/o A.J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors 12 London Road Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG Tel: 0116 2712340 or online www.ajadkinsonandson.com

June Anne HARRIS

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of June Anne Harris-nee Owen on 24th October 2024. June was the beloved wife of the late Keith Harris of Tutbury and was dearly loved by her partner Allan and her two sons Karl and Gary. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and close friends. A funeral service for June will be held at Bretby Crematorium, Cedar Service Room on Friday 29th November at 3:00pm No flowers by request please. Donations in memory of June would be appreciated for Macmillan Cancer Support and the Burton & District Stroke Club and may be placed into the collection box as you leave the service. All enquiries please to: Co-operative Funeralcare, 8 Borough Road, Burton on Trent, DE14 2DF. Tel: 01283 568431

Maureen Rose HOULIHAN

Passed away peacefully at Home, on Sunday the 27th of October aged 90 years. Loving wife of the late Tom and a much-loved mum to Tina, Dawn and Mark, a much-loved nanny to Renae, Ryan, Shane, Kirsty and Kian and great nanny to Sienna, Fox, Freya, Spencer, Rico, Milan, all who she loved and adored. Maureen will be loved and missed by all who knew her. Maureen's funeral service will be held on Tuesday the 3rd of December at South Leicestershire Memorial Park & Crematorium, Countesthorpe LE8 5QP at 12pm Family flowers only but donations may be made in Maureen's memory to LOROS All further enquiries may be made to The Co-operative Funeral Care, 9 Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4DW. Telephone 01162784237.

Hugh KENT

of Whetstone, passed away on 13th November 2024, aged 73 years. Beloved husband of the late Marian, cherished dad of Shell and Steph and a much loved brother, father-in-law and grandpa. Funeral Service at South Leicestershire Crematorium, Countesthorpe on Monday 16th December at 12 noon. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Air Ambulance may be made online at www.jstampandsons.co.uk or sent to J. Stamp & Sons, Funeral Directors of Market Harborough. Tel: 01858 462524

Lynn LEWIS

Passed away peacefully on Monday 11th November 2024 aged 91 years. Loving husband of Pamela, loving father to Kevin, grandfather to Emma and Rebecca and great grandfather. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service at South Leicester Crematorium (Countesthorpe) on Thursday 28th November 2024 at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, are to D, L & R Air Ambulance. c/o A.J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors 12 London Road Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG Tel: 0116 2712340 or online www.ajadkinsonandson.com

Hamish John MCDONALD

Sadly passed away, peacefully at home, Friday 8th November aged 97 years. GP and senior partner at Belvoir Road Surgery. Much loved father, grandfather and great grandfather. Will be missed by all his family & friends. Hamish's funeral service will be held at St David's Church Broom Leys on Friday 6th December at 10.30am followed by a burial at Scraptoft Natural Burial Ground. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired for Marie Curie and or Sight Savers. All enquiries to Central Co-op Funeral, 128 London Road, Coalville LE67 3JD. Tel 01530 836703.

Adelaide May PARKER

Brian Lawrence Parker wishes to announce the passing of his dear wife Adelaide May Parker after a short illness. Adelaide is survived by; three sons - Steven, Neil and Bryn, four grandchildren - Kier, Katie, Louise and Alfie, and three great grandchildren - Charlie, George and Lewis. There will be a small memorial service in Langham Village Hall on Friday 6th December at 1pm. Followed by a private family burial at Langham Burial Ground. Enquiries to Central Co-op Funeral, 60 High Street, Oakham LE15 6AS tel 01572 757415.

Colin Thomas PARKER

Passed peacefully away surrounded by his loving family on 6th November 2024 aged 81 years. Much loved husband, dad and grandad. Funeral service to take place at Loughborough Crematorium on Tuesday 3rd December 2024 at 10.30am. Family flowers only please by request but donations if so desired to B.H.F. Further enquiries and donations to Lee Cooper Independent Funeral Director, The Old Courthouse, Belvoir Road, Coalville, Leicestershire. LE67 3PN. (01530) 814 999.

Eileen Mary ROBERTS (née Collyer)

(née Collyer) of Market Harborough, formerly of Leicester and Hallaton, passed away peacefully on 5th November 2024, aged 92 years. Loving wife of the late John and much loved aunt and sister. Funeral service at Great Glen Crematorium on Wednesday 27th November at 12.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers are for the Air Ambulance and may be made online at www.jstampandsons.co.uk or sent to J. Stamp & Sons, Funeral Directors of Market Harborough Tel: 01858 462524.

Shirley Claire SMITH

Shirley Claire Smith
Shirley Claire Smith

Aged 90 Passed away peacefully at Graysford Hall on Tuesday 5th November 2024. Shirley will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will be held at Great Glen Crematorium on Thursday 5th December at 12:30pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Dementia Research UK with any further enquiries to Central Co-op Funeralcare 131 Humberstone Road Leicester LE5 3AD Tel 0116 2516906.

Patricia (Pat) THORNE

Pat Passed away at LOROS on Monday 11th November 2024 aged 86 years. Pat's funeral service will be held at 1:30pm on Tuesday 26th November 2024 at Loughborough Crematorium. Family flowers only donations 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

Dorothy Elizabeth Rosabel TILEY (Ladds)

(Ladds) Died peacefully on 25th October 2024, aged 82 in her own home Mountsorrel. Her funeral will be held at Christ Church, Mountsorrel on Wednesday 20th November 2024 at 11.00am. She will be dearly missed by her surviving children, Anita, Meurig and Cynnydd; grandchildren Rebekah, Liam and Richard; great grandson Spencer. In this time of loss the family remembers her late husband Robert James Tiley (died 2019), and her eldest daughter Maria (died 2023). Rest in peace. Always in our minds, forever in our hearts.

Raymond Clement (Ray) WALLACE

(Ray) of Croft. Passed away peacefully on Sunday 3rd November 2024 aged 77 years. Devoted husband to his late wife Jenny and a loving dad, grandad and great grandad. Will be forever missed and remembered with much love. Ray's Funeral Service will take place at St Michael & All Angels, Croft on Friday 6th December 2024 at 1pm followed by a committal at South Leicestershire Crematorium, Countesthorpe at 2pm. Any donations in lieu of flowers would be appreciated. These can be made in memory of Ray online here: www.gseller.co.uk/obituaries and will be forwarded on to a charity of the family's choosing. c/o G.Seller 'Independent Funeral Directors', 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, LE10 1RH. Tel: 01455 637457.

Catherine (Cathie) WALLACE (Née Murray)

(Née Murray) Dearly loved wife, mum, gran and great-gran. Passed peacefully away & went to be with her Lord & saviour on Saturday 9th November 2024. Forever with the Lord.

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