KINGHAM née MINTER – CLARE MARION

To donate to Clare’s chosen charity, Dementia UK, visit this page at Memory Giving

passed away peacefully after a short illness on 12th August 2024, aged 82. Much loved mum of Lavinia and Petrina. Funeral Service at St Mary’s Church, Bitteswell on Monday 9th September at 11.00am, followed by burial. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, for Dementia UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

GRANT – WILLIAM DUNCAN ‘BILL’

To donate to Bill’s chosen charity, to support the ongoing research at the University of Leicester, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Kibworth, passed away on 2nd August 2024, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Susan, proud father of Alex and Oliver, kind father-in-law to Jo and loving grandad to Rupert.

An internationally respected Professor of Microbiology for the University of Leicester, his legacy will live on in his work as well as in our hearts.

A Service of Celebration for his life will be held at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 30th August at 1.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for supporting ongoing research at the University of Leicester may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

SANSOME – LOUISE MARIE ‘LOU’

To donate to Lou’s chosen charity, Cynthia Spencer Hospice, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Desborough, passed away peacefully on 15th August 2024, aged 51 years. Loving partner of Andrew and much-loved mum of Ryan and Jamie. A Service of Celebration for her life will be held at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Friday 6th September at 2.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cynthia Spencer Hospice may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

JOYCE – EILEEN MARY

To donate to Eileen’s chosen charities, Rothwell Methodist Church and Marlow House, Desborough (Vine Trust) visit this page at Memory Giving

of Rothwell, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on 10th August 2024, aged 88. Loving sister of Alan and his wife Ann, aunt to Sheralyn, Kirsty, Barry and Nathan and great – aunt to Matthew. She will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. All are welcome to the Committal Service at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Wednesday 4th September at 11.00am, followed by Service of Thanksgiving at Rothwell Methodist Church at 12 noon. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Rothwell Methodist Church and Marlow House, Desborough (Vine Trust) may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

LAWRENCE – RAYMOND KEITH ‘RAY’

To donate to Ray’s chosen charity, Dementia UK, visit this page at Memory Giving

passed away peacefully at Kettering General Hospital on 30th July 2024, aged 85 years. Loving son of the late Maurice and Gladys, brother to Malcolm and the late Ann, uncle to Rosie, Sue, and Diane, great – uncle to Natalie, Rob, Jasper, Phoebe, Vicky and Ben and a dear friend to many. Funeral Service at Oakley Wood Crematorium, Leamington Spa, CV33 9QP on Monday 19th August at 10.00am. Informal clothing suitable, bowls club ties and pins welcome. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Dementia UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp and Sons.

SMITH – ALAN PALFREY

To donate to Alan’s chosen charity, Cats Protection, visit this page at Memory Giving

passed away peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital, Market Harborough on 5th August 2024, aged 78 years. Loving husband of the late Gwynyth, beloved father of Gareth and Rowan. Beloved grandfather of Edwin, Freya, Dean and Josie. Funeral Service at St Nicholas’ Church, Little Bowden on Monday 19th August at 1.30pm, followed by cremation at Great Glen Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cats Protection may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.