Yahoo News 'Loving' 99-year-old great-grandmother among 22 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
Tributes have been paid to a “loving” 99-year-old great-grandmother among this week’s Leicester Mercury death notices. Touching messages are left each week celebrating the lives of family members and friends that have passed away.
In all, there are 22 notices this week from recent days and weeks. The list also includes a tribute to a “loyal and valued friend”.
You can view all the tributes, listed in alphabetical order, below.
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1933 - 2024 Husband of Rosemary, father of Lesley, Richard, Wendy and Jonathan, grandfather and great-grandfather. Died 1st May 2024. Funeral service at St Michael and All Angels Church, Ravenstone on Tuesday 21st May at 2pm followed by cremation at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations to LOROS and any enquiries may be made to: J. P Springthorpe & Co Funeral Directors, Castle Lodge, South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics, LE65 1BR. Tel. 01530 417310.
Now at peace, much loved Husband of Diane and loving Father of Mark passed away peacefully on 22nd April 2024 aged 80 years. Eddie's funeral service will take place at Gilroes Crematorium on Tuesday 21st May at 1pm. Donations in Eddie's memory will be kindly accepted for British Heart Foundation via malcolmcotterill.muchloved.com. All enquiries to Central Coop Funeral 12b Tournament Road, Glenfield LE3 8FP Tel 0116 2322373
Sylvia Mary Deacon Passed away peacefully on 17th April 2024 aged 86 years. A loving Mother and Grandmother who will be deeply missed. Sylvia’s Funeral Service will take place on Monday 13th May 2024 at 13:30pm at Gilroes Crematorium. In memory of Sylvia, donations to Dementia UK will be gratefully received and can be made via a donation box available after the service or by clicking the available link.
Rachel Josephine Frances DEAMER (nee Findley)
(nee Findley) Sadly died on the 24th of April, aged 84 years. Beloved Mum, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister and Aunt. Rachel will be missed by all that knew her. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday 22nd May at 9:45, at Emmanuel Church, Loughborough. Followed by a private family interment at Gilroes. Donations if desired will be split between Macmillan, Home Start, The Book Trust and Hillside Animal Sanctuary. All enquiries to: Swanns Funeral Service 4 Bridge Street Loughborough LE11 1NQ 01509 263032
Passed suddenly away on 9th April 2024 aged 76 years. Michael will be greatly missed by wife Hazel, Nick, Christien, Thomas, Julie and family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Loughborough Crematorium on Monday 20th May 2024 at 2:00pm. Family flowers only please by request but donations if so desired to British Heart Foundation. Further enquiries and donations to Lee Cooper Independent Funeral Director, The Old Courthouse, Belvoir Road, Coalville, Leicestershire. LE67 3PN. (01530) 814 999.
Kathryn Mabel DRIVER (Nee Groom)
(Nee Groom) 17.4.1947 - 1.5.2024 Passed away peacefully at home, Kathy the dearly loved wife of Stan. Much loved mum of Amy and Joel. Adored nan of Rowan. Loving sister of Sheelagh and caring Aunt. Family and friends are invited to a service to celebrate her life at Christ Church New Mill on Wednesday 22nd May at 11.45am. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu would be appreciated to be divided between Cats Protection and the R.N.L.I for which there will be boxes at the service. Kathy adored the different shades of green and the flowers in her garden, please wear something to represent this, rather than the more traditional, sombre funeral colours. All enquiries T.W. Birks and Son, Woodhead Rd, Holmfirth HD9 2PR Tel: 01484 683322
Peacefully passed away at Loughborough Hospital on Sunday 21st April 2024 aged 92 years. We will always remember the loving memories Barbara has left us with, she will be sadly missed by her family & friends. Barbara's funeral service will take place at Gilroes Crematorium on Tuesday 14th May at 16.00pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu for Guide Dogs. For all further enquiries to Central Coop Funeral, 131 Humberstone Road, Leicester, LE5 3AD Tel 0116 2516906
Edmund John FINNEMORE (of Kibworth Beauchamp)
(of Kibworth Beauchamp) Passed away peacefully at Leicester General Hospital on 25th April 2024 aged 72 years. He will be sadly missed by all family and friends. The funeral service will be held at Great Glen Crematorium on Monday 20th May at 12.30pm. All further enquiries please to:- Central Co-operative Funeralcare, Coventry Road, Market Harborough. LE16 9BX Tel 01858 431012
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. Loving Dad to Steve, Jeanette & Caroline. Beloved father to the late Julie. Adored Father in Law to Ian & Wendy. Devoted Grandad, and a dearly missed friend. Martin's funeral service will take place at South Leicestershire Crematorium, Countesthorpe on Wednesday 15th May 2024 at 1pm. Family flowers only please, donations preferred and can be made payable to Stroke Association and can be sent in 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
Rona Mary Gee (Nee Lund) Sadly passed away on 6th April 2024 aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Tony, much cherished Aunt to Ivan, Diane, Anthony, and Hilary and a devoted sister in law to Audrey and Eddie. Rona was a loyal and valued friend to many and will be dearly missed by all who were fortunate to know her. Funeral service and committal at Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton, CV11 6WZ at 1:15pm, Tuesday 14th May 2024. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to Leicester Animal Aid (Charity No. 242560).
Colleen Margaret GRIFFIN (nee Skinner)
(nee Skinner) Passed away peacefully on Sunday 21st April 2024 aged 86 years. Loving Wife of Cliff. Mum to Kaye, Gaynor and Dawn, Robert and Andrew. Nan to Nigel and Ana, Sarah and Craig. Great Grandma to Maisie and Olivia. "Forever in our hearts". All are welcome to attend Colleen's funeral service which will take place on Tuesday 21st May 2024 at 11:00am at South Leicestershire Crematorium, Foston Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5QP. All flowers welcome. All enquiries c/o Paul Pender & Son, Independent Funeral Directors, The Shakespeare, 226 Braunstone Lane, Leicester LE3 3AS. Tel: 0116 289 6608
(Nee Powers) We are very sad to announce that Barbara passed away peacefully on 26th April 2024 Aged 90 years. Beloved Wife of the late Roy, much loved Mum of Maxine and the late Paul, Mother in Law to Glenn. Loving Nanna to Ben, Amy, Jack, Emily, Jim, Jessica and Jonathan. Great Nanna to Jarvis, Coen, Annabelle, Scarlett, Peyton and baby Sebastian. Also loving Partner to the late John She will be sadly missed by us all. Barbara's Funeral Service will be held at Loughborough Crematorium on Friday 31st May at 1:15 PM Mum loved bright colours so please wear whatever you feel comfortable in to celebrate her life. Family flowers only by request. Donations on the day will be kindly accepted for Alzheimer's Research UK Further enquiries to Abbeyoak Funeral Service. Tel: 0116 2515639
(Jeff) Beloved husband of the late Valerie, wonderful father to Laura, Lucy and Max, Brilliant 'Grandpa Jeff' to Eliot, Alice, Ian and Natalie and great friend and support to many. Died peacefully surrounded by his family on 24th April at Lonsdale Mews Care Home after a rapid decline in health so bravely borne. Funeral service will be at St.Leonard's Church, Swithland, Leics. on Tuesday 14th May at 2.30 pm Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Jeff may be made to Dementia UK Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors 75 Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3AA. Tel 01509 238912
Passed away peacefully on Friday 12th April 2024. She will be missed by all that knew her. Funeral service will take place at Great Glen Crematorium on Thursday 16th May at 1.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Menphys 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
Passed away peacefully at home on 24th April 2024, aged 86 years. Beloved and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. John's funeral service will take place at 1:30pm on Thursday 16th May 2024 at St Mary's Church, Anstey. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Dementia UK 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
Wilfred Benjamin (WILF) LANGEVELD
(WILF) Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his devoted children, Monday 29 April 2024 - Age 98 years. Funeral service at St Thomas the Apostle South Wigston - Tues 14 May 2024 at 11:15. Family flowers only. Donations to St Thomas the Apostle Church. Dear and much loved Husband of the late Valerie Langeveld. Father to Carol, Jennifer and Alan. Grandad, Great-Grandad & Great-Great-Grandad. Love transcends everything and Farewell is but a word so until we meet again, you will live within our hearts.
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday 25th April 2024 aged 101 years. Always in our hearts. God Bless Mum/Grandma Love Brian & Lesley, Michelle & John, Anthony & Katy and all the Great Grandchildren. Gladys' funeral service to celebrate her life will take place at St Peter & St Paul's Syston Parish Church on Thursday 16th May 2024 at 2pm followed by a cremation at Loughborough Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations to be made payable to Marie Curie 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
Eunice Palmer passed away peacefully on May 1st 2024 aged 93 years. Beloved Wife of the late Ray Palmer, a much loved Mother, Mother in law, Grandma, Great Grandma and Sister. Will be loved and missed always. Eunice's funeral service will take place at Gilroes Crematorium on Thursday 16th May 2024 at 10:30am. At Eunice's request no black clothing please and no flowers, donations in lieu if so desired made payable to Dementia UK.
Passed away on Friday 26th April 2024 aged 99 years. Beloved Mother to Elizabeth, Christopher, Deborah & Sarah. Loving Grandmother & Great-Grandmother. Joan was very much loved and will be missed by all of her family and those that knew her. Joan's Funeral Service to take place at Loughborough Crematorium on Thursday 23rd May 2024 at 2.45pm. Family Flowers Only please. Further enquiries c/o G E Gamble and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors, 57 High Street, Syston, Leicester LE7 1GQ. Tel: 0116 2607500.
Passed away on the 21st April 2024, a much loved Son, Father, Brother, Uncle and Friend. Kelvin's service will take place at Gilroes Crematorium on Thursday 30th May at 1pm. The family have requested no flowers, however if you would like to make a donation in Kelvin's name to Cancer Research UK it will be very appreciated. All further enquiries to Central Co-op Funeral, 1-3 Crossways, Birstall, LE4 4ED, Telephone 0116 267 1624
of Shirley Road, Stoneygate died peacefully in Rutland on 30th April 2024, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late John, loving mother to Chris and a much-loved grandma and great grandma. Her funeral service will be held at Gilroes Crematorium on Wednesday 15th May at 11:30am, followed by a service to celebrate Eveline's life at Langham Parish Church at 1:30pm. Family flowers only but donations, if desired to The British Heart Foundation. These may be made online via www.emdormanfunerals.co.uk or sent c/o E M Dorman Funeral Directors, Beechcroft, 69 High Street East, Uppingham, Rutland LE15 9PY. Tel: 01572 823976
Passed away peacefully on Thursday 18th April 2024 aged 94 years. Loving aunty to Pat, Ann and Sandra, great aunty and great-great aunty to all of her nephews and nieces. "Aunty Pauline, you will be greatly missed by all of your family and friends." Funeral service at Gilroes Crematorium West Chapel on Tuesday 21st May at 10.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, are to go direct to LOROS c/o A.J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors 12 London Road Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG Tel: 0116 2712340 or online www.ajadkinsonandson.com
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