A series of moving words have been paid to many in this week’s Leicester Mercury death notices. The loving tributes speak of dearly missed family members as well as much-loved friends.
This week’s collection features 28 notices from the recent days, weeks and months. The list includes a councillor who was well known in the Hinckley and Bosworth community
Tributes have also been paid to a woman who died suddenly at the age of 49 and and a man who died on Christmas Day. Those listed are in alphabetical order.
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Natasha BATSTONE (‘Tash’)
(‘Tash’) Of Elmesthorpe. Passed away suddenly on 21st December 2024, aged 49 years. A devoted mum of Harriet & Beatrice, daughter of Esther & Peter, sister of Ashleigh & Crispian, sister in law of Jenny and auntie of Sophie, Lewis, Alenka & Gemma. Funeral service to take place at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Hinckley on Thursday 9th January 2025 at 1:30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations are being raised in memory of Tash, which can be made online at www.gseller.co.uk/obituaries. All enquiries to G. Seller Independent Funeral Directors, 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, LE10 1RH. Tel: 01455 637457.
Diana Elizabeth (Di) BETTS
(Di) Passed away peacefully at the Glenfield General Hospital on Tuesday 31st December 2024 aged 86 years. Much loved Wife of Harold, Mother to Chris & Steven. Di was loved by all her family and those that knew her, she will be dearly missed. Di’s funeral service will take place at All Souls Chapel Loughborough Crematorium on Tuesday 21st January 2025 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only by request. Donations if so desired to be made payable to Cancer Research UK 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.
Alan BISHOP
Aged 97 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday 07 December 2024. Funeral service will be on Thursday 16 January 2025 at 12:30hrs at Bournemouth Crematorium, Strouden Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset. BH8 9HX. All are welcome to attend. Family flowers only please. Wilton Funeral Services. 156 Tuckton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset. BH6 3JX.
Anne BUXTON (Griffin)
(Griffin) Of Oadby, passed away peacefully, in her sleep, on 29th November 2024. Funeral on Wednesday the 22nd of January 2025, at 3.30 pm, at Great Glen Crematorium followed by a wake at Oadby British Legion. All who knew her are welcome, and flowers to Co-op funeral Directors, Wigston.
Reg CHAPMAN
Reg Chapman
Passed peacefully away on Saturday 21st December 2024, aged 83 years. Loving Husband to Carol, Dad to Wayne, Karen and Andrew. Also Grandad and Grandpops. Reg’s funeral service will be take place on Thursday 23rd January 2025 at 2:30pm Loughborough Crematorium, followed by refreshments and further sharing of memories at the Black Swan, Loughborough Road, Shepshed. Donations are being collected for the Neonatal Special Care Baby Unit. Further enquiries can be made to: Anton Rozworski, Stinsons Independent Family Funeral Directors. 194a Ashby Road West, Shepshed. LE12 9EF. Tel:01509 270900.
Frances Elaine CLOONEY (Née Jones)
Frances Elaine Clooney (Nee Jones)
(Née Jones) Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 1st January 2025 at Watermead Rose Nursing Home. Will be forever missed by devoted husband James (Jim), daughter Sarah and grand-daughter, Freya. Frances’s funeral service is to take place at Sacred Heart Church, Rothley on Tuesday 21st January at 11.30am followed by burial. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired ad cheques made payable to “Lifting Children’s Hopes” a charity close to her heart. would be most appreciated and may be sent via 101A Meeting Street, Quorn, Leics LE12 8AQ. Tel 01509 415415.
Michael Alan (Mike) EBBS
(Mike) Passed away on 22nd December 2024, aged 88 years, at home. Mike’s funeral service will take place at 11:30am on Monday 20th January 2025 at Gilroes Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired for the R.N.L.I 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.
Ann HALL
Ann Hall
Ann passed away peacefully on 2nd January 2025, aged 89, at Myton Hospice Coventry, after a short illness. She was well-known in her home village of Burbage, Leics and in the wider Hinckley and Bosworth community for her service as a councillor. Widow of the late Peter Hall, mother to Martin, Sue, Mary and Robert, mother-in-law to Annie, Martin, Zubeir and Niki and grandmother to Atticus, Reuben, Hisham and Faris. No flowers thank you, but donations if wished to Myton Hospices (mytonhospice.org). Funeral arrangements to be notified later. Further information from Funeral Directors G Seller, 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1RH. 01455 637457 office@gseller.co.uk.
Gertrude Rometa (Rometa) HANLEY
(Rometa) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Rometa Hanley, who died on Tuesday 10th December 2024 at Glenfield Hospital. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Rometa’s family and friends are invited to her funeral service, which will take place on Friday 24th January at 12.30pm at Holy Apostles Church, Fosse Road South, Leicester, LE3 1AD. This will be followed by a burial at Gilroes Cemetery, Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9QG. All flowers and further enquiries to Central Coop Funeralcare, 131 Humberstone Road, Leicester, LE5 3AD. Tel: 0116 2516906.
Letitia HARRINGTON
Formerly of Mowacre Hill Passed away on 18th December 2024 at Leicester General Hospital, aged 94 years. A Requiem Mass will take place at 11:30am on Tuesday 21st January 2025 at St Patricks Roman Catholic Church, Beaumont Leys Lane followed by interment in Gilroes Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations for Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland 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.
Stephen (Twango) ILLSTONE
(Twango) of Hinckley Former long service employee of Fludes Hosiery, Hinckley. Passed away peacefully at the George Eliot Hospital on the 15th December 2024, aged 76 years. Cherished son of the late Nancy & Cyril. Much loved brother of Roy and the late Pat. Stephen will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at The Barsby Service Chapel, G Seller on Tuesday 21st January 2025 at 10.30am, followed by a private committal. No flowers please. Donations may be made in memory of Stephen for which can be made by visiting www.gseller.co.uk/obituaries All enquiries c/o G Seller Independent Funeral Directors, 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, Leics, LE10 1RH. Tel: 01455 637457.
Pauline JAMES (WELLS)
Pauline James (Wells)
The family of Pauline James would like to announce her passing at Holmes House Care Home Wigston on 24/12/2024 aged 90 years. Wife to the late Kenneth James, Mother to Lorraine, Mark and Paul At family request Direct Cremation through COOP at Loughborough. Any donations to Alzheimer’s Society please Thank you to the staff of Holmes House for caring for mum for the last 6 years.
David Reginald KENNEDY
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 18th December 2024 Aged 86 years David’s funeral service will be held at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 24th January 2025 at 3.30pm Family flowers only please. Donations to Dementia UK in David’s memory would be most welcome. All further enquiries to Central Coop Funeral, 82 Leicester Road, Wigston, LE18 1DR, 0116 2889486.
Robert Eric (Rob) KING
Rob Retired Postman Passed away on 17th December 2024, aged 67, at Leicester Royal Infirmary. Rob’s funeral service will take place at 10:00am on Friday 17th January 2025 at Gilroes Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired for The British Heart Foundation 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.
Derek Peter KIRK
Of Groby formerly Keyham Lane West With deepest regret we now announce the passing of Derek at home on the 13th of December 2024 Aged 94 years Devoted Husband of Pam Father of Sally and Sam Father-In-Law of Nick and Alison and Grandad to Oliver Derek will be sadly missed by all Derek’s Funeral Service will be held at Gilroes Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd January at 1.pm Family flowers only please donations will be kindly accepted on the day for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Further enquiries to Abbeyoak Funeral Service 10-12 Buckminster Road Leicester LE3 9AR Tel: 0116 2515639.
Joyce LOWE
Joyce Lowe
Passed away at home on 16th December 2024, aged 91 years. Loving wife of Dick. Mother of Jessica, Hannah and Edward, Grandmother of Emily, Billy, Riley, Miranda, Kelten, Catherine, Susannah and Rebecca, Mother in Law to Dave, Del and Tracy. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Joyce’s funeral service will take place at 11:00am on Monday 13th January 2025 at All Saints Church, Newtown Linford followed by interment in the cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired for Royal Botanic Gardens Kew 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.
Diana Margaret MILNE
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 14th December 2024 aged 72 years. Beloved wife of the late Alister, loving mum to James and Hannah, cherished sister of Colin and Stephen Reeves. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Diana’s burial service will take place at Wigston Cemetery on Thursday 16th January 2pm followed by the Thanksgiving Service at Knighton Free Church for 2.45pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, are to Blood Cancer UK and/or Tear Fund. c/o A.J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors 12 London Road Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG Tel: 0116 2712340 or online www.ajadkinsonandson.com.
Myrabelle NICHOLS
Passed away peacefully on Thursday 12th December 2024, aged 91 years Myrabelle’s funeral service will be held at Gilroes Crematorium on Monday 13th January 2025 at 12.30pm. Donations in Myrabelle’s memory are welcome for The British Heart Foundation. All further enquiries to:- Central Coop 511 Welford Road Leicester, LE2 6BN Telephone 0116 270 3111 email – welfordroad.funeral@centralcoop.co.uk.
Mavis OLLERENSHAW
Mavis Ollerenshaw
AMENDED NOTICE Mavis, passed away 8th December 2024 at Glenfield Hospital. Beloved Wife of Fred, loving Mother of Carol, Marie and Gary. Much loved Mother in law, Grandma and Great Grandma. Sadly missed. The funeral is postponed until further notice. Family flowers only, donations to Kidney Research. Goodnight and God Bless. Any enquiries to Chris Meynell & Family Funeral Directors www.meynellfunerals.co.uk.
Derek Arthur PARNELL
Derek, a native of Anstey all his life, passed away on Friday, December 13, aged 90. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Derek’s funeral service will take place at 11.30am on Friday, January 24 at St. Mary’s Church, Anstey and afterwards at The Pumping Station, Bradgate Road, Cropston. Family flowers only however donations in Derek’s memory will be gratefully received for The Bradgate Park Trust 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 2340548.
Terence Roderick (Terry) PEAT
(Terry) Peacefully passed away on Wednesday 25th December 2024, aged 92 years. Terry will be greatly missed by wife Josephine, son John and all his family and friends. Funeral service will take place at Great Glen Crematorium on Tuesday 14th January at 12:30pm. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired may be given to Alzheimer’s Research UK c/o A. J. Adkinson & Son Funeral Directors, 12 London Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG or online at www.ajadkinsonandson.com.
Trevor PRIESTNALL
Peacefully at Brondesbury Lodge Nursing Home, Cardigan, West Wales on Sunday, January 5, 2025, Trevor Green Priestnall, formerly of Barlestone, Leicester, aged 84 years. Strictly private funeral service. Further enquiries to Colin Phillips and Daughters Funeral Directors, 4 Morgan Street, Cardigan, SA43 1DF. Tel: 01239 621192.
Kathleen SINDEN
Passed peacefully away on 13th December 2024 aged 90 years. Reunited with her beloved husband Roger, much loved mum to Paul. Kathleen’s funeral service will take place at Groby Village Hall on Friday 17th January 2025 at 12.15pm followed by Interment at Groby Village Cemetery. Family flowers only please by request or 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.
John Sidney (Sid) SPIBEY
John Sidney (Sid) Spibey
(Sid) Passed away suddenly at the Leicester Royal Infirmary surrounded by his family on Friday 20th December 2024 aged 86 years. Sid’s funeral service to celebrate his life will take place at Loughborough Crematorium, Leicester Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 2AF on Friday 24th January 2025 at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, but donations if so desired to be made payable to Leicestershire and Rutland Blood Bikes 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.
Frank TAYLOR
Passed away peacefully at Glenfield Hospital on Thursday 14th December 2024. Much loved Husband to the late Julia, loving Father to Chris, Julia, Elaine, Mark and Jamie. Father-in-law to Linda. Uncle to Kim and Bryn, Chris and Ilya. Will be sadly missed by many. Frank’s funeral will take place on Monday 20th January 2025 at 10.30pm at Queniborough Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired will be gratefully received in Frank’s memory to NARA – The Breathing Charity. All further enquiries to – Central Coop 33 Pinfold Gate Loughborough LE11 1BE Tel – 01509 215331.
Cyril John TEITGE
Passed away at Sutton in the Elms Care Home on Monday 25th November 2024, aged 86. Loving Father to Andrew & Simon. Father in law to Eileen & Paula. Much loved Grandad to Jesica, Jack, Janine & Nicole He was a friend to many and will be missed by all who knew him. Cyril’s service will take place at St James Church, Huncote on Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 1pm, followed by a committal service at South Leicester Crematorium. Family flowers only please, Donations can be made in lieu to Help for Heroes and can be 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
Mark WHEELER
Passed away at Leicester Royal Infirmary on 7th December 2024, aged 63 years. Mark’s funeral service will take place at 9:30am on Friday 10th January 2025 at Gilroes Crematorium. All enquiries to Anstey & District Funeral Service, 0116 2340548.
Barbara ZELENCZUK
Formerly of Leicester Passed away peacefully at The Ashton Care Home, Hinckley on Friday 13th December 2024, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Wasyl. Much loved mum of Peter & Sharon and grandmother of Oliver and the late Sally. Barbara will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Countesthorpe Crematorium on Friday 10th January 2025 at 3.00pm. No flowers please. Donations may be sent in memory of Barbara by visiting www.gseller.co.uk/obituaries All enquiries c/o G Seller Independent Funeral Directors, 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, Leics, LE10 1RH. Tel: 01455 637457.
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