Tributes to former mayor and city council leader in Leicester Mercury death notices
Tributes have been paid to a former Lord Mayor of Leicester and leader of Leicester City Council in this week’s Leicester Mercury death notices. Messages of love are left each week for family and friends who have passed away.
This week’s tributes also include words for the passing of a “much loved couple” who died “tragically following a car accident”. There are 19 notices in all this week.
To view them listed in alphabetical order, see below:
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Liz Sadly passed away on Wednesday, 18th September 2024, aged 82 years. Much loved wife to the late David, dearest mum to Kate, Richard and Jenny and special grandma. Liz will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Funeral service at Great Glen Crematorium on Wednesday 9th October 2024 at 12.30pm. Colourful clothing to be worn at Liz’s request. Family flowers only please, donations may be given to LOROS c/o A.J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors, 12 London Road, Oadby LE2 5DG Tel: 01162712340 or online at www.ajadkinsonandson.co.uk
of Exton died on 11th September 2024, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Lynda, loving father of James, Helen and Laura and a much loved grandpa of Gabe. His funeral service will be held at Exton Parish Church on Thursday 3rd October 2024 at 11.30am. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK which can be paid online via www.emdormanfunerals.co.uk or sent directly to E M Dorman Funeral Directors, Beechcroft, 69 High Street East, Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9PY. Tel: 01572 823976.
Loving husband of Hilary, dear father of Heather, Quentin and Julian, brother of Jane died peacefully on 6th September 2024 aged 82 years. Former leader of Leicester City Council and former Lord Mayor of Leicester. Roger's funeral service will take place at St Anne's Church, Letchworth Road, Leicester on Friday 11th October at 11.00am, followed by a private family committal. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Leicester Children's Holidays will be kindly accepted at the service or may be made online at https://leicesterchildrensholidays.co.uk All enquiries to Central Co-op Funeral, 12b Tournament Road, Glenfield, LE3 8FP Tel 0116 2322373
of Kibworth Beauchamp, died tragically following a car accident on 6th September 2024. A much loved couple who will be sadly missed by all their family and many friends. A service to Celebrate their lives will be held at Great Glen Crematorium on Thursday 17th October at 12 noon. No mourning clothes necessary, please feel free to wear a splash of colour. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for RNLI and British Heart Foundation may be made online at www.jstampandsons.co.uk or sent to J. Stamp & Sons, Funeral Directors, 'The Chestnuts', 15 Kettering Road, Market Harborough, LE16 8AN. Tel 01858 462524.
Sandra Annette BURROWS (Nee Hastings)
(Nee Hastings) Retired Matron of Delamere House, London Road, Leicester. Wife of the late David Burrows. Passed away peacefully at her home address in Oadby on Monday 9th September 2024. Aged 81 Years. Sandra's Funeral Service will be held at Great Glen Crematorium on Thursday 26th September at 4.30pm. Family Flowers Donations in lieu for either Alzheimer's Research or Dogs Trust. All further enquiries to Cooperative Funeral Service, 511 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BN. Telephone 0116 2703111
Steve passed away peacefully in Loros on 13th September 2024 aged 46 years. Loving husband to Jemma, Proud dad of Ophelia, Alexander, Izabelle, William and Joseph, a dear brother to Suzanne, Sherry, Gill and Roy. Into the Freedom of wind and sunshine and into the dance of the stars and the planets we let you go.... xxx Funeral Service and Interment at The Willows Natural Burial Ground, South Croxton on Monday 30th September 2024 at 1:15pm. Donations for Loros Hospice will be collected at the service. All enquiries to Butterfly Funeral Services, Merchants Common, East Goscote, LE7 3XR. Tel: 0116 269 8120.
Passed away at the Leicester Royal Infirmary on Tuesday, 10th September, aged 73 years. Beloved husband of June, much loved dad of Sarah and Joanne, father-in-law to Sam and Richard and Grandad to Charlotte, Louise, Rowan and Macy, Kevin's funeral service will be held at Loughborough Crematorium on Friday 4th October at 10.15am. Family flowers only, but donations in Kevin's name can be made to Macmillan via a donation box available after the service. Central Coop Funeralcare, 1-3 Crossways, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4ED.
Passed away peacefully on Friday 13th September 2024 aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Adriaan, and loving mother of John. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will take place at South Leicester Crematorium (Countesthorpe) on Wednesday 2nd October at 11am. A request of no flowers please. Donations, if desired, are to Cancer Research 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
(Lester) Sadly passed away on Thursday 12th September 2024. Beloved wife of Bruce. Mum to Steve and Janice. Grandma and Great Grandma. Irene will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Irene's Funeral Service will take place at South Leicestershire Crematorium, Foston Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5QP. On Tuesday 1st October 2024 at 12.00 noon. Followed by a reception held at The Union Inn, 27, Middleton Street, Aylestone, Leicester, LE2 8LU. Flowers [optional]. Donations made payable to Leicester Hospitals Charity and can be sent in c/o Richard Ward Funeral Services Ltd 112, Aylestone Lane, Wigston, Leicester LE18 1BA Tel: 0116 2887979 Email: wigston@rwfs.co.uk www.rwfs.co.uk
Ruth Mabel HOPKINS (Nee Weston)
(Nee Weston) Passed away peacefully on September 7th 2024 at Nightingales Nursing Home Wigston Leicester. Aged 79 Years. Rest in peace Ruth. Thank you to all the kind staff at Nightingales. Ruth's Funeral Service will be held at Aylestone Baptist Church, Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 8PE on Monday, 7th October at 12.30pm followed by committal at Gilroes Crematorium, Groby Road, Leicester. Friends welcome to join the church service. All further enquiries to Cooperative Funeral Care, 511 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BN. Telephone 0116 2703111
Passed away peacefully on the 11th September 2024 Aged 85 Years. Graham's funeral service will be held at South Leicestershire Crematorium, Countesthorpe, on Wednesday 9th October at 1pm. All flowers welcome and further enquiries to Cooperative Funeral Care, 511 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BN. Telephone 0116 2703111
Barbara passed away peacefully on Saturday, 14th September, 2024. Devoted wife to Jozef and loving mother to Alicia, Edward and Joanna. Grandmother to Alex, Michael & Kathryn. Sister to Henryk and friend to all that knew her. Barbara's funeral will take place on Friday, 11th October, 2024, at St Paul's Polish Community Church at 12:30pm, followed by burial at Saffron Hill Cemetery at 14:00pm and light refreshments at St Paul's from 3.30pm. Donations will be collected in loving memory of Barbara, on behalf of the amazing work at Marie Curie and The British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to Central Coop Funeral, 66 The Parade, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5BF. Tel: 0116 2710568
Passed away peacefully on Monday, 16th September 2024, aged 75 years. Loving mum to Corrine and Daniel, grandma to Cameron, Hannah, Zack and Alexander, great-grandma to Korie, Logan, Leia and Matilda. She will be dearly missed and loved by all who knew her. Funeral service at St. Peter's Church, Oadby, on Friday, 4th October, at 11am, followed by private cremation. Flowers are most welcome. c/o A.J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors, 12 London Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG. TEL: 0116 2712340
(Mike) Passed away peacefully at home on 1st September 2024. A funeral service to celebrate Mike's life will be held on Friday, 4th October, at 1.30pm at St Mary's Church, Melton Mowbray, followed by a private cremation. No flowers please. Donations in Mike's memory are for CAMP CHARNWOOD Annual summer camp for children and teenagers in Leicestershire living with type 1 diabetes. Donations may be made at the church or sent via bank transfer to Camp Charnwood: Acc No: 37275429 Sort Code: 54-21-50 Reference: Mike Marshall
(Les) Les passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, 15th September 2024. Loving and devoted husband to Marg for 65 years. A caring & supportive dad, and a wonderful much loved and proud grandad. Les' funeral will take place at Great Glen Crematorium on Monday, 30th September, at 15:30pm, followed by refreshments at The Oadby Owl to share your fond memories of Les. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu are being collected on behalf of the amazing work at Macmillan. All enquiries to Central Coop Funeral, 66 The Parade, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5BF Tel: 0116 2710568
Mary Christine (Maisie) SHERIDAN
(Maisie) With deep sadness we announce the passing of our beautiful mum Maisie Sheridan. Nana and great-nana, aunty, sister, friend and wife. Born in Dublin, Ireland, and formerly of Belgrave and latterly Westview residential care home, Leicester. Her love and beauty will live on with us all forever. Love always from daughters Carol, Paula and Denise, her grandchildren and great grandchildren and her family and friends near and far. All are welcome to attend the funeral service which will be held at Holy Cross Priory Church, in Leicester, on Friday 27th September at 11am followed by the committal at Great Glen Crematorium at 12:30pm. All enquiries to Chris Meynell and Family Funeral Directors, 28 Wellington St, Syston, LE7 2LG. Tel 01162607954 Email: info@meynellfunerals.co.uk
19th August 1937 - 14 September 2024 Passed away peacefully in the early hours of Saturday, 14th September, at home in the care of his family. Beloved father to Martin, Alan and Paul. Father in law to Elaine and Helene. Grandfather to Louise, Ryan and Mickala. Great grandfather to Emmanuel, Marley, Etta-Mae, Olivia-Rose and Titus. Trevor's funeral service will take place at Gilroes Crematorium on Wednesday, 9th October, at 12:30pm. Immediate family flowers only please with donations, if desired, to go to Alzheimer's Research UK. Any further enquiries to go to Central Coop Funeral, 182 Thurncourt Road, Leicester, LE5 2NG Tel: 0116 241 4422
Of Narborough and formerly Rowley Fields and Aylestone. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, aged 82. Beloved husband to the late Margaret Ann Towers. Loving father and much-loved grandad. He was a friend to many and will be missed by all. Colin's service will take place on Friday, 11th October, at St Michael's Church, Cosby, at 1pm then on to a burial at Narborough Cemetery for 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu can be made to Cancer Research 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 on Wednesday 11th September 2024, aged 86 years. Thanksgiving service to be held at Clarendon Park Congregational Church on Friday, 4th October, at 11am. A request of no flowers please. Donations, if desired, are to Take Heart Leicester. c/o A.J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors, 12 London Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG Tel: 0116 2712340
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