Tributes to 'treasured' mum, 99, among latest Leicester Mercury death notices

Betty Badrick
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Tributes to a 99-year-old “treasured mum” are among this week’s Leicester Mercury death notices. Messages of love for family and friends who have passed away appear in the newspaper every day.

This week’s tributes also include a message to a “loving mother and proud grandmother”. In all there are 17 notices this week.

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To view them listed in alphabetical order, see below:

Betty BADRICK

Passed away peacefully on the 6th September 2024, aged 99 years. Beloved wife of the late Bill, treasured mum to Jill, Linda, John, Nichola and Tina. Loved mother-in-law, nanny B and great nana. Betty's funeral service will take place at 2pm on Thursday 26th September 2024 at Gilroes Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations for Rainbows Children's Hospice 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

Susan Margaret ("Sue") BARKER

Passed away suddenly on 4th September 2024 aged 75 years. Much loved Partner of Peter Seddon. Aunty, Sister and Friend to many. No flowers please, but donations can be made either online or in the donation box provided on the day, to Cancer Research UK. Sue's funeral will be held at: South Leicestershire Crematorium (Countesthorpe) on Friday 11th October, 2024 at 10 am All enquiries should be made to: Ginns & Gutteridge, 10 Cosby Road, Littlethorpe, Leicestershire LE19 2HF Tel: 0116 2863216

Anthony John CHAPMAN

Passed away peacefully on 29th August aged 75. Loving husband, father and pops who will be sadly missed. Tony's funeral service will be held at St Andrew's Church, Countesthorpe on 4th October at 1pm. Burial at 2pm at Countesthorpe Cemetery and then Celebration of Life at Countesthorpe Cricket Club. Family flowers only please. If you would like to make a donation in Tony's memory to LOROS or Marie Curie, these would be gratefully received. All enquiries to - Central Co op Funeral care 1 Central Street Countesthorpe LE8 5QJ 0116 2789124

Anthony Edward (Tony) CLAY

Passed away peacefully on the 29th August 2024 Aged 95 Years Reunited with his wife Rosemary There will be a short service and burial at Tithe Green Natural Burial Ground Markfield Lane Markfield LE67 9TB on Thursday 26th September at 10.15am Followed by a Celebration of Tony's Life Service at Gilroes Cemetery Chapel Groby Road Leicester at 11am Flowers or Donations in lieu for the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) can be given on the day All further enquiries to Cooperative Funeral Care 143 Wyngate Drive Leicester LE3 0UW Telephone 0116 2553001

Thelma Margaret EVANS

Thelma Margaret Evans
Thelma Margaret Evans

Passed away peacefully at the Stoneygate Ashlands Care Home with her family by her side on Saturday 7th September aged 94 years. She leaves us to join her husband, Warren, who she dearly loved. Loving mother to Raymond and Janet. Proud grandmother of Jack, Joseph, Glen and Charlie. Thelma will be sadly missed by her brother Donald, niece, Annette, sister-in-law Jean, and her niece Charlotte as well as all of their families. Thelma's service will take place at the Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Gooding Avenue, Braunstone on Wednesday 2nd October at 12 noon, then on to Gilroes Crematorium at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please, donations can be made in lieu to Open Hands, Leicester or 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

Irene Violet FINALL (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 Royal Infirmary 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

Gerald HALES

1927-2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our much loved Dad, Father-in-law, Grandad and Great Grandad - 'Grandad G'. He will be lovingly remembered by us all. From Kathryn, Sandra, Malc, Grandchildren Kerrie, Zoe, Nicola, Ashley and Gemma and Great Grandchildren.

Sean Mark HUGGINS

Sean Mark Huggins
Sean Mark Huggins

Taken suddenly on the 25th August 2024, Aged 57 Years Loving childhood sweetheart of Fiona, Loving proud Dad of sons Ben, Jack and Max, Son, Brother, Nephew and friend to many. Taken far too soon. We will love and miss you always - until we meet again Funeral service to be held on Friday 4th October at 11.30 a.m. at The Willows Natural Burial Ground, Barsby Road, South Croxton, Leicestershire, LE7 3RZ All welcome Family flowers only please

Trevor James (Trev) KNIBBS

Passed away peacefully on Monday 9 September 2024 after a brave battle. Loving husband to the late Christine and loving father to Amanda and David. Trevor's funeral service will take place on Monday 7 October 2024 at Great Glen Crematorium at 12.30pm. Donations made in Trevor's memory to either the NRAS (National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) or Marie Curie. For further info contact Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors, 555 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UN. Tel: 0116 283 2041

Marilyne Rose PAWLEY (née Pears)

Marilyne Rose Pawley (née Pears)
Marilyne Rose Pawley (née Pears)

Passed away aged 88 on 02.09.2024. Loving wife of the late Terence, sister to Neville, mother to Stephen and Anne. Funeral to take place at St Michael and All Angels Church in Cosby, at 1.30pm on the 23rd of September. Flowers most welcome, or donations to Dementia UK may be left in the donations box at the church or with the family. Enquiries to Central Co-op Funeral, 60 High Street, Oakham LE15 6AS tel 01572 757415.

Jean PEARSON

Jean Pearson
Jean Pearson

Passed away in Whetstone Grange on Monday 26th August 2024 aged 92 years. A much loved mum, grandma and great grandma. Thanks for everything. Jean's funeral service will take place at South Leicestershire Crematorium, Countesthorpe, on Wednesday 25th September at 2pm. Family flowers only by request please, donations in lieu, may be made payable to Smile Train UK sent c/o A.J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors 5 Saffron Road South Wigston Leicestershire LE18 4TF Tel: 0116 2783381 or online www.ajadkinsonandson.com

Alison May SMITH

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday 6th September 2024 aged 63 years A much-loved daughter, sister, aunt and friend Who will be deeply missed by all. Alison's funeral service will take place at Loughborough Crematorium on Monday 30th September at 11am Flowers & further enquiries to Kriss Morrison Cooper Independent Funeral Director 106 Derby Road, Loughborough Tel: 01509 210843.

Vena TEWLEY

Sadly passed away on Thursday 5th September 2024 aged 91 years. Vena will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. The funeral service for Vena will take place on Thursday 26th September 2024 at 10.00 am at South Leicestershire Memorial Park and Crematorium, Foston Rd, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5QP. No flowers by polite request. Donations if so desired are to be forwarded thereafter to the family's chosen charity. All enquiries c/o Paul Pender & Son, Independent Funeral Directors, The Shakespeare, 226 Braunstone Lane, Leicester, LE3 3AS. Tel: 0116 2896608

Eileen Mary TOON

Eileen Mary Toon
Eileen Mary Toon

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Eileen. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Eileen's funeral service will be held on Thursday 10th October at St Peter and St Paul's Church, Syston at 2pm. Committal will be at Loughborough Crematorium at 3.30pm. A wake will be held in the Church Hall at St Peter and St Paul's Church, Syston after the committal service. No floral tributes please, but donations for LOROS would be welcomed. Ginns and Gutteridge Ginns and Gutteridge 75 Ashby Road Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 3AA

Carol Mary TOONE

Carol Mary Toone
Carol Mary Toone

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on the 3rd September 2024 aged 77 years. Wife of Fred; Mother of Mark and Cheryl; Stepmum of James and Cassie. Nan to Riley, Leyla, Willow and Charlie. Carol will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. No flowers please but donations can be made in lieu to the RSPCA either on the link within this notice or a box will be provided on the day of the funeral. Carol's funeral will be held on Monday 23rd September 2024 at South Leicestershire Crematorium (Countesthorpe) commencing at 3 pm For further information please contact: Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors 129 Leicester Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 1NS Tel: 0116 2786291

George (Alan) WOOLMAN

Aged 87 years, sadly passed away at home on 3oth August 2024 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband to Marilyn, Dad to the late Lee and Debra, Father-in-law to Sarah and Dean, grandad to Lindsey, Tommy, Alice and Eva and great-grandad to Ethan, Georgia and Alfie. Alan's funeral will be held at St Andrew's Church, Jarrom Street on Monday 30th September at 12:45pm. Please be aware no parking available at the church please plan ahead. Then followed by a committal at Countesthorpe Crematorium. The family would be happy if you joined us following the cremation to celebrate the life of Alan. Alan was loved and will be remembered and greatly missed by us all, always. Family flowers only, but donations in memory of Alan will be gratefully received on the day to Marie Curie who provided excellent care in his last few days and we will be forever grateful and also the integrated community specialist palliative care team. All enquiries to Central Co op, 12b Tournament Road, Glenfield, LE3 8FP Tel 0116 2322373.

John Reginald YORKE

Passed away peacefully on 27th August 2024, aged 87 years. Loving husband of Christine, Father to Louise and Andrew, Father-in-Law to Sarah and Grumps to Thomas and Olivia. Committal to be held at Gilroes Crematorium on Friday 13th September at 10.00am with a service of Thanksgiving to follow at 11.00am at Buckminster Road Baptist Church. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to be divided equally between LOROS and BMS World Mission. All enquiries to: Ginns and Gutteridge St Nicholas House 51 Vaughan Way Leicester 0116 2516117

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