Yahoo News Woman who was youngest of 12 siblings among 26 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
Dearly departed family members and close friends feature in this week’s Leicester Mercury death notices. The touching tributes once again reflect on long lives and others cut short by illness, with many showing bravery and courage amid their struggles.
In all, there are 26 notices in this latest collection from the recent days, weeks and months. The list includes a former Leicester wool shop worker and another woman who made Castle Donington her home after moving from Germany.
Tributes have also been paid to a man who died aged 29 and a woman who had a “mischievous sense of humour”. Those listed are in alphabetical order.
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It is with sadness that Karina announces the sad passing of her mum at the age of 96 years. Annemarie has lived in Castle Donington since moving over from Germany in 1949, she was a loving wife for 65 years to Alan, a treasured mum to the late John and a much loved mum to Karina. She will be sadly missed. A funeral service will be held at Bramcote Crematorium, Reflection Chapel on Monday 17th June 2024 at 4:30pm. All are welcome to attend. Family flowers only by kind request. Any enquiries may be directed to Kinton & Daughter, Castle Donington. Telephone: 01332 390861.
(White) Formerly of Whites Wool Shop, Barkby Road, Leicester. Passed away peacefully on 4th June 2024 aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Derek, a special mam of Carol and Susan, mother-in-law to Andy and Pete, loving nan to Lisa, Samantha, Gavin, Katie and Laura and all her great and great great grandchildren. Much loved and sadly missed by all her family and friends. Our comfort is you are now at peace. A funeral service for Adrienne will be held on Monday 24th June at 4pm at Countesthorpe Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations are gratefully received for Cancer Research UK and will be collected following the funeral service.
(Hughie) Passed away peacefully on Friday 7th June 2024 Aged 90 years. Hugh was a gentle, sociable and kind man who will be sorely missed by his family and many friends. His funeral service is to be held at Loughborough Crematorium Chapel on Thursday 4th July at 11am. Donations if desired and cheques made payable to Cancer Research UK may be sent via 101A Meeting Street Quorn Leics LE12 8AQ Tel 01509 415415.
of Broughton Astley. Passed away aged 79 years on Friday 17th May 2024 at home. Now reunited with loving Wife Eileen, loving Father to Richard, Mark and Steven, Grandfather to Emma-Mollie, Lucie, Freddie, Oliver, Abigail and Breanna. Dad will be sorely missed. Graham’s funeral will take place on Wednesday 12th June at 4pm at South Leicestershire Memorial Park and Crematorium in Countesthorpe with Refreshments at Dad’s home in Broughton Astley.
Sadly we have lost a man, taken too early by an illness bravely borne. His wife Elaine, children Anthony, Erica and Paul with grandchildren Kristen and Taylor. He loved and he was loved back in the same way. As a brother I could not ask for a better person, witty, intelligent and unique in many ways. He will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace mate. Neil and Doreen and family. Xx
Sadly passed away at the Leicester Royal Infirmary on Sunday 2nd June 2024 Aged 88 years Together again with his beloved Wife Marian A loving Dad of Hazel, Linda and David Greatly missed Father in law A treasured Grandad and Great Grandad You will always and forever be in our hearts Good night and God bless xxxx Peter's Funeral Service will be held at Gilroes Crematorium on Tuesday 25th June at 1.00pm It was Peter's wish for those in attendance to wear bright coloured clothing Family flowers only please, Donations if desired, for Marie Curie & Air Ambulance can be kindly received on the day Further enquiries to Abbeyoak Funeral Service. Tel: 0116 2515639.
Passed away on 1st June 2024, aged 29 years. Oliver's funeral will be held at 1:30pm on Friday 21st June at Gilroes Cemetery Chapel followed by a private interment. Following the service, we will gather for the wake which will be held at The Wheatsheaf Inn in Thurcaston from 2.30pm. We would love to add a splash of colour to the day and invite you to wear something colourful to keep things as bright and cheerful as Oliver was. However, if you would feel more comfortable to come in traditional, or casual clothing, that is perfectly fine too. This day is a celebration of Olly's life and we want people to feel at ease and join us in celebrating his memory. We ask for family flowers only and should you wish, we are asking for donations to be made to Rainbows Children's Hospice in Oliver's honour and these 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.
Sue nee Richards Passed away peacefully at home on 8th June 2024 Aged 74 Years. Loving wife of John, amazing Mam to Sharon, wonderful Mum to Lorraine, dear mother-in-law to Mike, Proud Nana of Ryan, Stacey, Conor, Ethan and Katie, nan-in-law of Charlotte and Megan, Great-Nana to Tia and Lenny. ‘A garden of beautiful memories, sprayed with a million tears, a little bird sits closely by reminiscing on all those wonderful years xxx’ Funeral Service and cremation at Gilroes Crematorium (West Chapel) on Friday 21st June 2024 at 11:30am. Donations for Dementia UK will be collected at the service. All enquiries to Butterfly Funeral Services, Merchants Common, East Goscote, Leicestershire, LE7 3XR. Tel: 0116 269 8120.
Peacefully on 25th May aged 95 Years. Predeceased by her loving husband Patrick Augustine. Sadly missed by her children Flavia and Finola, grandchildren Dominic, Oriana and Ilythia, great-grandchildren, Theo, Leana and Cody, and those who knew her. Funeral Service to be held at North Oxfordshire Crematorium on Tuesday 18th June at 10.00am. Family flowers only please, donations are preferred to Dementia UK and may be made at the service or sent c/o A.L. Sole & Son, Bidston Close, Choicehill Road, Over Norton. OX7 5PP.
(Dick) Beloved husband to Anne. Loving and much loved father of David, Sue and Ian, grandpa to Will, James, Ethan, Ella and Kate, father-in-law to Rik, Nicola and Freya. Died peacefully at home on Saturday, 25th May 2024. We all love and miss you. Our heartfelt thanks to all who cared for him. Richard's funeral service will take place at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 21st June at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to LOROS or Cancer Research UK c/o E.C. Gilbert Ltd Funeral Directors, 4a Oaks Road, Great Glen, Leicester, LE8 9EF. Tel: 0116 2592267 or online at www.ecgilbertltd.com.
Barbara Mary Margaret HENRY (Clark)
(Clark) Passed peacefully away at her home on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 aged 95 years, in the comfort of her home, loved and supported by her family. Dearly loved wife of the late William (Bill) Laughton. Much loved sister to Alistair and the late Veronica. Loving mum to Bill, Mark and the late Bridget. Much loved Mother-in-law to Christine, Tracey and Dennis. Adoring Nanny to Laura, Elaine, James, Alice, Charlotte, Jenny, Hayley and William. Great Grandchildren Amelie, Zachary, Luke, Bethany, Oscar, Grant and Ryan. Barbara left this world in the same way that she lived, quietly and with great dignity. Always proud of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, selfless and hardworking and always loving. Barbara will be greatly missed but her love and light will live on forever in the hearts of her ever growing family. "Reunited once more with her darling Bill". Barbara's Requiem Mass will take place at St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, 75 Knighton Road, Leicester LE2 3HN on Thursday 13th June at 10.00am followed by burial at Gilroes Cemetery, Groby Road, Leicester. LE3 9QG. Flowers (optional) for Barbara or donations to benefit Marie Curie and can be sent in c/o Richard Ward Funeral Services Ltd 112 Aylestone Lane Wigston Leicester LE18 1BA Tel: 0116 2887979 Wigston@rwfs.co.uk www.rwfs.co.uk.
Formerly of Northfield Road, Hinckley and Langdale House, Sapcote passed away on 13th March 2024 Aged 76 years Dearly loved sister of Gary, and daughter of the late Bertrum and Constance Humphreys Funeral service to take place at The Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton on Monday 24th June at 10.15am. Donations may be sent in memory of Jeanette via www.gseller.co.uk/obituaries for Careusher Syndrome. All enquiries c/o G Seller Independent Funeral Directors of Hinckley. Tel 01455 637457.
(Bob) Passed away suddenly at home on 31st May 2024. Much loved Brother to Fred, Andy and Steve. Brother-in-law to Tricia, Jayne and Kim. Uncle to Peter, Holly, Tom, Katie, Luke, Ross and Leigh. Great Uncle to Cooper, Ellis, Alex, Zak, George, Lily and Noah. Great friend to many. Sadly missed. Bobs funeral will take place on Thursday 4th July at 10.15am at Loughborough Crematorium. A webcast is available for those that can't attend, login details from Central Coop, Loughborough Tel: 01509 215 331 Family flowers only please. Donations will be gratefully received in Bobs memory to Stroke Association. All further enquiries to - Central Coop 33 Pinfold Gate Loughborough LE11 1BE Tel - 01509 215331.
(Bob) Passed away suddenly at home on 31st May 2024. Much loved Brother to Fred, Andy and Steve. Brother-in-law to Tricia, Jayne and Kim. Uncle to Peter, Holly, Tom, Katie, Luke, Ross and Leigh. Great Uncle to Cooper, Ellis, Alex, Zak, George, Lily and Noah. Great friend to many. Sadly missed. Bob's funeral will take place on Thursday 4th July at 10.15am at Loughborough Crematorium. A webcast is available for those that can't attend, login details from Central Coop, Loughborough Tel: 01509 215 331 Family flowers only please. Donations will be gratefully received in Bobs memory to Stroke Association. All further enquiries to - Central Coop 33 Pinfold Gate Loughborough LE11 1BE Tel - 01509 215331.
Sadly passed away on Saturday 25th May 2024 aged 84 years. Loving husband to the late Hazel, beloved Dad to Ian, Carole and Sarah. Gentle loving Grandpa to Will, Georgia, Patrick, Oliver and Jessica. David will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. The funeral service for David will take place on Friday 21st June 2024 at 11:00am at South Leicestershire Crematorium Foston Road, Countesthorpe, LE8 5QP. An item of colourful clothing may be worn. Family flowers only by polite request. Donations, if so desired, may be made payable to British Heart Foundation. 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.
Sadly, passed away peacefully at Whetstone Grange, with her family by her side on the 30th of May 2024 aged 97 years. Beloved Wife of the late George, much loved Mother to Stephen and Andrew. Eileen will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Eileen's funeral service will be held at All Saints Church, Blaby on Monday the 1st of July at 12pm, followed by a committal at South Leicestershire Crematorium. Family flowers only, but donations may be made in Eileen'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.
Passed away on Thursday 6th June 2024. Loving husband to Jean, doting dad to Stephen and Carolyn, and wonderful Poppa to Em, Soph, Benj & Dans. Will be sadly missed by us all. Brian's funeral service will take place at Loughborough Crematorium on 1st July at 12:30pm. All enquiries to: Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors, 75 Ashby Road, Loughborough, LE11 3AA, Tel: 01509 238912.
Sheila Ann MCREYNOLDS (Perkins)
(Perkins) Passed away peacefully at the Leicester Royal Infirmary on May 27th, aged 88 years. Together again with beloved husband Gerry (Mac). Much loved mother of Steve and Jim, mother-in-law to Kim, grandma to Lissa, Ali, Laura, Finn and Edith, great-grandma to Zack and Madison. Funeral Service at South Leics, Crematorium, Countesthorpe. Thursday 20th June at 10 am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to WNDLR Air Ambulance. Co-Operative Funeral Care 9 Lutterworth Rd Blaby Leicester LE8 4DW 0116 278 4237.
O'CONNOR Bridget (McGrath) Bridget O'Connor (Née McGrath) sadly passed away on 14 April 2024 aged 84 in Leicester. A native of Mullinahone, County Tipperary, Ireland. She will be received into the Holy Cross Church, Wellington Street, Leicester on Monday 17th June at 7pm followed by a Requiem Mass on Tuesday 18th June at 10.30. Bridget will then take her final journey back to Mullinahone for her burial in St Michael's Cemetery on Saturday 22nd June 2024. Bridget arrived in Leicester in 1962 where she married George and became mother to Anthony & David, mother-in-law to Susan and Terry, grandmother to Natalie & Liam and great-grandmother to Logan, Coden and Luka. Bridget was the last of 12 siblings and is survived by her brother David. She will be greatly missed; may she rest in peace. You can live stream the service by going to Holy Cross TV Leicester. Enquiries to L D & A Tideswell Funeral Directors, Dove Holes, Derbyshire (www.tideswellsfuneralservices.co.uk).
(Kate) Passed away peacefully on Monday 3rd June 2024 At LOROS Hospice. Kate was very much loved and will be missed by her family and all that knew her. Kate's Funeral Service will take place at All Souls Chapel Loughborough Crematorium on Monday 24th June 2024 At 11.00am Family Flowers Only Donations if so desired can be made payable to LOROS Further Enquiries c/o G E Gamble & Sons Independent Funeral Directors 57 High Street, Syston Leicester, LE7 1GQ Tel 0116 2607500.
Passed away on Thursday 23rd May 2024 Aged 69yrs. Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister She will be sadly missed by all who loved her. Lynn's funeral service will be held at Gilroes Crematorium on Wednesday 26th June at 1pm All further enquiries to:- Central Coop 511 Welford Road Leicester LE2 6BN Telephone - 0116 270 3111.
Peacefully in Norfolk and Norwich Hospital on 5th June 2024 aged 80 years. from East Runton, Cromer (of Gilmorton, Leicestershire) The loving partner of Alan Caldwell for 55 years. I love you, and very much missed now. Rest in Peace. The funeral is at Holy Trinity, West Runton, Norfolk, Wednesday 3rd July 2024 at 12.00 midday, followed by burial in the churchyard. Flowers to Blyth & Sons, Funeral Directors, 4 Cremer Street, Sheringham, NR26 8DZ. Any donations to British Heart Foundation c/o Blyth & Sons Ltd.
Devoted Husband of the late Jean and much loved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad, passed away peacefully on 25th May 2024, aged 90 years. Much loved and sadly missed. John's funeral service will take place at Gilroes Crematorium on Monday 8th July at 1pm. Floral tributes welcome or donations for LOROS will be kindly accepted at the service. All enquiries to Central Co-op Funeral, 12b Tournament Road, Glenfield LE3 8FP. Tel 0116 2322373.
Passed away unexpectedly on 24 May 2024 Much loved son of Julie and the late Ian. Beloved brother and brother in law to Louise and Ben. Adored uncle to twins Lachlan and Seeley. A cherished friend and colleague to many. Missing you Leon Every time I look at the stars I know that's where you'll be Shining like you always do And watching over me Although the pain I'm feeling Is with me everyday The love you left inside my heart Will never go away Life goes on without you But it will never be the same But if I had my time once more I'd do it all again So when my days are darkest And I just can't see the light I'll look up at the brightest star And you'll be shining bright Leon James, my consummate gentleman and gentle giant, I love you with all my heart and soul. I am heartbroken but grateful that you have found peace at last. Until the day I see you again, my love always and forever, Mum xxxx My big little brother, I love you so very much & I will miss you always. Until we meet again, your Sis, Lou xxx Leon, you won't be forgotten and you will live on with us, love Ben, Lachlan & Seeley xxx An honourable and talented giant with a big heart. Sadly missed. Nick Funeral to be held on Friday 28th June at 2pm, at Loughborough Crematorium with wake to follow at Greenfields Sports and Social Club. All other information c/o G Gamble & Sons (Quorn) Ltd 101A Meeting Street Quorn Leics LE12 8AQ Tel: 01509 415415.
(nee Russell) of Glen Parva and Leicester Much loved and devoted wife of the late Alan. A beloved wife, sister, aunt, great-aunt and friend. Kathleen passed away peacefully in Curtis Weston House on 11th May 2024 aged 94 years. Proudly independent with a mischievous sense of humour, she will be sadly missed by all those who knew her. Kathleen's cremation will take place at 1:30pm on Monday 17th June at Gilroes Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations in Kathleen's memory for Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital Trust 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.
Passed peacefully away 2nd June 2024 aged 74 years. Funeral service to take place at South Leicestershire Crematorium on Monday 1st July 2024 at 10:00am. All flowers welcome. Further enquiries and flowers to Lee Cooper Independent Funeral Director, The Old Courthouse, Belvoir Road, Coalville, Leicestershire. LE67 3PN. (01530) 814 999.
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