POUNTNEY – KAZ

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully at Kettering General Hospital on 24th April 2025, aged 64 years. Loving mum of Kane, Domi and Jade, ‘nanny-nen’ to Tom, Josh, Quinn, Cohen, Tilly, Walt, Freddie and Lyra and dear sister of Tops and Rich.

Forever in our hearts

Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Thursday 15th May at 12.30pm. As we celebrate Kaz’s life, please wear a splash of purple or leopard print, if you wish. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK may be sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

MONK – MARGARET THERESA

To donate to Margaret’s chosen charities, Diabetes UK and Kidney Care UK, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully on 30th April 2025, aged 75 years. Loving wife of the late Pip, much loved mum of Frankie, sister to Mary, Jim, Helen and the late Frankie and auntie. She will be dearly missed. Funeral Service at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church on Wednesday 21st May at 11.00am, followed by committal at Albert Munn Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Diabetes UK and Kidney Care UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

WINDOW – VIVIEN

To donate to Vivien’s chosen charities, Market Harborough Drama Society and Save the Children, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side after a long illness on 30th April 2025, aged 84 years. Devoted wife of Alan for 65 years, much loved mother, grandmother and foster-mother. Private family cremation followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St Nicholas’ Church, Little Bowden on Friday 16th May at 1.00pm. Feel free to wear colour to remember Vivien. Donations, if desired, for Market Harborough Drama Society and Save the Children may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

BECK – DOREEN

To donate to Doreen’s chosen charity, The Air Ambulance Service, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Welford, passed away peacefullyat Ashley Court Care Home, Kettering on 27th April 2025, aged 95 years. Loving wife of the late Lionel, beloved mother of Sandra, Valerie, Nicola and the late Jeremy, mother-in-law of John, the late Ray and Andrew and a dear nana.

Forever in our hearts.

Funeral Service at St Etheldreda’s Church, Guilsborough on Wednesday 21st May at 2.00pm, followed by burial. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for The Air Ambulance Service may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

HARDING – ANNE ‘NANCY’

To donate to Nancy’s chosen charity, Mencap, visit this page at Memory Giving

passed away peacefully at home on 21st April 2025, aged 99 years. She will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Monday 12th May at 12.30pm. Please wear a splash of colour to remember Nancy. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Mencap may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J.Stamp & Sons.

JOHNSON – BARBARA

To donate to Barbara’s chosen charity LOROS, visit this page at Much Loved

passed away peacefully on 24th April 2025, aged 82 years. Loving wife of the late David, mother of Andrew Whiteman and Martin Whiteman, ‘Nanny’ to Dan, Grady, and Sam Whiteman.

Barbara was a well respected Councillor and former Chairman of Harborough District Council, and previously worked in the press office and Department of Italian at University of Leicester.

Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 30th May at 10.30am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations, if desired, for LOROS which may be made online at Much Loved or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

DAVIDSON – JOY

To donate to Joy’s chosen charity, British Heart Foundation, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Leicester, passed away peacefully at home on 17th April 2025, aged 78 years. Beloved Partner of the late Ted Busby. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 23rd May at 11.30 am. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, for British Heart Foundation may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

MORRIS – LOUISE

To donate to Louise’s chosen charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Market Harborough, sadly passed away on 28th April 2025 aged 57 years. Dearly loved daughter of Sulwyn and the late Maureen and a much loved sister of Tony and Jan. She will be sadly missed by all of her family and many friends. A Celebration of her Life will be held at The Admiral Nelson, 49 Nelson Street, Market Harborough, on Monday 19th May at 2pm. Bright colours only to be worn. Donations, if desired, for The Donkey Sanctuary, may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

TOOMS – PAUL JUSTIN ‘TOOMSY’

To donate to Paul’s chosen charities, LOROS and AMMF – The Cholangiocarcinoma Charity, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully at home on 25th April 2025, aged 56 years. Loving husband of Gianetta, cherished father of Bethany and Samuel, adored father-in-law of Luke and Dominic, dear brother of Aidan and son of the late Colleen and Peter Tooms. His absence leaves a void in our hearts, but we will cherish his memory forever and always.

Funeral Service at St Nicholas’ Church, Little Bowden on Thursday 22nd May at 11.15am, followed by private committal. Please wear colour to the service to celebrate Paul’s vibrant and colourful life. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for LOROS and AMMF – The Cholangiocarcinoma Charity may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

PALMER – DOROTHY ADA

To Donate to Dorothy’s chosen charity, Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Kibworth Beauchamp, passed away peacefully at home on 27th April 2025, aged 95 years. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Wednesday 14th May at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

ASTBURY-CRIMES – JOHN ‘FRED’

passed away peacefully on 13th April 2025, aged 93. Husband of the late Richa, father of Sheila & Tim, grandfather of Kat, Liz, Rich, Matt, Debra & Jack and a great grandfather. All round sportsman who followed LCFC. R.I.P dad, a job well done. All enquiries to J. Stamp & Sons Funeral Directors, of Market Harborough. Tel 01858 462524.

WILLIAMS – MICHAEL

To donate to Michael’s chosen charity, Leicester Hospitals Charity (to benefit the Leicester Digestive Diseases Centre), visit this page at Memory Giving

farmer of Lubenham, sadly passed away following a recent accident, on 4th March 2025 aged 67 years. Michael will be dearly missed by family, friends and the wider community. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Tuesday 6th May at 1.30pm. Everyone is welcome to join to celebrate Michael’s life. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Leicester Hospitals Charity (to benefit the Leicester Digestive Diseases Centre) may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

WIGGINTON – MIKE ‘TITCH’

To donate to Mike’s chosen charity, LOROS, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Market Harborough, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on 17th April 2025, aged 74 years, after a short but brave battle with cancer. Rest in peace father bear, you will be sadly missed by us all. A Service of Celebration will be held at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 2nd May at 3.30pm. As we celebrate Mike’s life, please wear whatever feels comfortable with a splash of colour if you wish. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for LOROS may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

ALLEN – ROBERT ERNEST ‘BOB’

of East Farndon, sadly passed away on 15th April 2025, aged 79 years. Dearly loved brother of James and a much loved uncle and great-uncle. Funeral Service at St John the Baptist Church, East Farndon on Wednesday 30th April at 11.30am, followed by burial. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Air Ambulance may be sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

“Bob will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.”

BELLAMY – JANICE RAE

To donate to Janice’s chosen charity, Cancer Research UK, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully at home on 20th April 2025, aged 87 years. Loving wife of the late Phil, much loved mum of Stephen and Dean and a proud nanny of Jack. A Service to Celebrate her Life will be held at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Monday 12th May at 11.00am. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK, may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

 

MASON – ROBERT ‘BOB’

To donate to Bob’s chosen charity, Mesothelioma UK, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully after a long illness on 11th April 2025, aged 83 years. Loving husband of Jackie, much loved dad of Stuart and John, father-in-law of Julia and Sarah, and adored grandpa of Rachel, Andrew, Esme and Ida. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Monday 28th April at 2.30pm. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Mesothelioma UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

HIBBERD – GERALDINE MARY

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully on 10th April 2025, aged 68 years. Loving wife of the late Dennis, much loved mum of Lisa and Paul, mother-in-law of Michael, and adored grandma of Paige. Funeral Service at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Friday 2nd May at 2.00pm. Please dress as you feel comfortable, with a splash of purple. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Over 50s Deaf Club, Leicester and the National Deaf Children’s Society may be sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

HINCKS – LUCY AMANDA

To donate to Lucy’s chosen charity, LOROS, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Burbage, passed away at LOROS following a battle with cancer on 31st March 2025, aged 56 years. A service to celebrate her life will be held at St. Catherine’s Church, Burbage on Tuesday 29th April at 10.30 am, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for LOROS may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

LOMAS – RITA HELEN

To donate to Rita’s chosen charities, Marie Curie and St Denys’ Church, Cold Ashby, visit this page at Memory Giving

passed away peacefully at home on 30th March 2025, aged 87 years. Funeral Service at St Denys’ Church, Cold Ashby on Tuesday 22nd April at 2.00pm. Committal Service at the Avon Chapel, Rainsbrook Crematorium, Rugby on Wednesday 23rd April at 10.00am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Marie Curie and St Denys’ Church, Cold Ashby may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J.Stamp & Sons.

CAVE – JOHN ARNOLD

To donate to John’s chosen charity, LOROS, visit this page at Memory Giving

formerly of Blaby and Narborough and a former employee of Rank Taylor Hobson. Passed away peacefully on 4th April 2025, aged 92 years.  Loving husband of the late Shirley and a much loved dad, grandad, great-grandad and brother.  Funeral Service at South Leicestershire Crematorium, Countesthorpe on Wednesday 23rd April at 2.00 p.m.  No flowers please, donations, if desired, for LOROS may be made online at Memory Giving or forwarded to J. Stamp & Sons.

WOODBINE – PETE

To donate to Pete’s chosen charity, Air Ambulance, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Market Harborough, formerly of Middlewich, passed away following a short illness on 7th April 2025, aged 74 years. Much loved husband of Astrid, loving dad of Marie, Mandy and Emma, brother of Sheila and the late Graham, and cherished grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Tuesday 22nd April at 11.30am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Air Ambulance may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

BOLTON – RICHARD ANTHONY ‘TONY’

To donate to Tony’s chosen charity, Marie Curie, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Wilbarston and Kettering, died peacefully at home on 1st April 2025 aged 90. Beloved husband of Barbara, much loved father of Mike and Geoff and a proud, loving grandad and great grandad. Funeral service at All Saints’ Church, Wilbarston, on Friday 25th April at 2:00pm, followed by burial. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Marie Curie may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

FLORY – PETER CLIFFORD

To donate to Peter’s chosen charity, Marie Curie, visit this page at Memory Giving.

on Wednesday 26th March, 2025 peacefully at home aged 94. Darling husband of Dee, dearly loved father, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Private cremation. Thanksgiving Service at St Michael’s Church, Haselbech on Tuesday 20th May at 11.00am. No flowers. Donations, if desired, for Marie Curie may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

HODSON – WILLIAM FREDERICK ‘BILL’

To donate to Bill’s chosen charities, St. Mary’s Church, Lutterworth and Marie Curie, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Lutterworth, formerly Market Harborough, passed away at home on 23rd March 2025, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Joan, much loved dad of Roger and Graham and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Service at St. Mary’s Church, Lutterworth on Thursday 24th April at 10.45 am followed by cremation at South Leicestershire Crematorium, Countesthorpe. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for St Mary’s Church, Lutterworth and Marie Curie may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

BLISSETT – CHRISTINE

of Market Harborough, passed away on 3rd March 2025, aged 77 years.  Much loved wife of Roger, mother of Michael, Gavin and Katherine, mother-in-law of Alison and Jamie, grandmother of Ross and his partner Ellie, Georgia, Lattisha, Charlotte, Ollie and Phoebe and Great Grandmother of Ava and Lily. Private Cremation. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at Market Harborough Methodist Church on Wednesday 23rd April at 11.30am. Informal dress please. Everyone welcome. Donations in memory of Christine can be made directly to Cancer Research UK. The family would like to thank the Leicestershire Fire & Rescue service for their help.

All enquiries to J. Stamp & Sons.