FUNERAL NOTICES

BATTERSBY – DOUGLAS ‘DOUGIE’

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

of Cottingham, passed away on 22nd March 2025, aged 71 years. Loving husband of Sandra, much loved dad of Cara and Mark and a devoted grandad of Dillon, Lois and Ava. Forever in our hearts and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Service at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Thursday 10th April at 12.00 noon. Dress how you feel comfortable. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, for Air Ambulance, may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

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.

 

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.

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.

BOTT – ALAN

To donate to Alan’s chosen charities, British Heart Foundation and SANDS, visit this page at Memory Giving.

of Market Harborough, former proprietor of Gregory’s Butchers, passed peacefully away at home on 7th March 2025, aged 82 years.  Beloved husband of Sheila, loving father of Ian and Andrew, father-in-law of Anne-Louise and Sandra and a much loved and proud grandad and great grandad.  Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Tuesday 25th March at 12.30pm.  Please wear a ‘splash of colour’.  Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation and SANDS may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

BOTT – AUDREY

of Welford, passed away at Northampton General Hospital on 3rd March 2025, aged 93 years. Loving wife of the late Dick, and a wonderful mother, nan, great-nan and friend. Funeral Service at Welford Congregational Chapel on Friday 28th March at 1.00pm. A splash of colour would be welcome. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK may be 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.

EDGLEY – SUSAN MAUREEN

of Market Harborough, passed away at Kettering General Hospital on 25th March 2025, aged 72 years. Much loved by all of her family and friends. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Tuesday 15th April at 9.30am. Flowers or donations for ‘The Willows Residents Comfort Fund’ may be sent to J. Stamp and Sons.

FERGUSON – PEGGY

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

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully at Leicester Royal Infirmary on 16th March 2025, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Funeral Service at St Andrew’s Church, Foxton on Wednesday 9th April at 1.15pm, followed by private cremation. No flowers by request. 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.

GALE – JEAN

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

of Great Glen, passed away on 19th March 2025, aged 88 years. Much loved wife of Brian, loving mum of Susan and Adele and a special Grandma and Great Grandma. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Monday 14th April at 2.30pm. Please wear a splash of colour as this is what Jean would have liked. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

GROVE – MARGARET (MAGGIE)

To donate to Maggie’s chosen charities, Alzheimer’s Society and Crohn’s & Colitis UK , visit this page at Memory Giving

of Desborough, passed away peacefully at Kettering General Hospital on 18th March 2025, aged 69 years. Much loved wife of Barry, loving mum of Stuart, Colin, Mark and Robert, and beloved grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Funeral Service at Albert Munn Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Friday 11th April at 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Alzheimer’s Society and Crohn’s and Colitis UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

HECKER – LORRAINE ‘TANK’ (née Nicholls)

To donate to Lorraine’s chosen charities, Alzheimer’s Society and Stroke Association, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Market Harborough, died on 22nd March 2025, aged 66 years. Beloved mum of James, Mark, Daniel and Edward, sister of Denver and Gary, and ‘Nana Raine’ to Mason, Harry and Fred. Taken too young, much loved and missed. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Monday 7th April at 3.30pm. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for Alzheimer’s Society and Stroke Association may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

HEWITT – MICHELLE

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully at home on 28th March 2025, aged 49 years. Loved and cherished by John, our children and grandchildren, family and friends. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Wednesday 16th April at 1.30pm. Flowers welcome and may be 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.

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.

JOHNSON – SUE (née Brown)

To donate to Sue’s chosen charity, Guide Dogs, visit this page at Memory Giving.

of Market Harborough, passed away on 13th March 2025, aged 65 years. Proudly served the people of Market Harborough at Moins Chemist. Loving mum of Laura and the late Andrew. Funeral Service at Albert Munn Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Tuesday 1st April at 2.30pm. Please dress as you feel comfortable. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, for Guide Dogs may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

JONES – AGNES

To donate to Agnes’ chosen charities, All Saints Church, Lubenham and St Helen’s Church, Gumley, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Lubenham, passed away peacefully at home on 11th March 2025, aged 92 years. Funeral Service at All Saints’ Church, Lubenham on Wednesday 2nd April at 2.00pm. Private Cremation. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for All Saints Church, Lubenham and St Helen’s Church, Gumley may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

LEWIS – MARGARET

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

of Welford, passed away peacefully on 19th March 2025, aged 91 years. Loving wife of the late Ted, much loved mum of Neil and Tim and mother-in-law of Wendy and Christine, treasured grandma of Emma, Sarah, Oliver and Jake, and great-grandma of Elspeth and Ines. Private committal followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Welford Congregational Chapel on Monday 7th April at 12.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Dementia UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

Special thanks to the staff at Rosewood Manor for the wonderful care given to Margaret and the late Ted over the past few years.

LOCKER – CHRIS

To donate to Chris’ chosen charity, MIND, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Market Harborough, passed away suddenly on 2nd March 2025, aged 62 years. Beloved son of the late Eric and Shirley and brother of Kathryn, Simon and Julia. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 4th April at 1.30pm. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for MIND 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.

MARLOW – KENNETH JOHN ‘KEN’

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

of Billesdon, passed away peacefully on 10th March 2025, aged 83 years. Loving husband of Hilda, dad of Sarah and Daniel, grandad, father- in – law and brother. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Thursday 27th March at 2.30pm. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, for Prostate Cancer 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.

McCLUSKEY – HELEN ‘NOELEEN’

of Kibworth Harcourt, passed away peacefully at her home on 29th March 2025, aged 92 years. Funeral Service at St. Wilfrid’s Church, Kibworth on Monday 14th April at 11.30am, followed by burial at Kibworth Cemetery. Family flowers only.

MEEK – KATHLEEN ‘KATH’

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

of Fleckney, formerly Thurnby, passed away peacefully on 17th March 2025, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Harold, much loved mother of Stephen and Beverley and a loving nan of Christopher and Alastair and their partners Hannah and Danielle. Funeral Service at St Nicholas’ Church, Fleckney on Thursday 3rd April at 2.15pm, followed by burial in the churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for LOROS may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

NASH – ROSE

To donate to Rose’s chosen charity, Renew Wellbeing Cafe at Market Harborough Baptist Church, visit this page at Memory Giving.

former Landlady of The Cherry Tree, Little Bowden, passed away peacefully at The Willows Nursing Home on 16th March 2025, aged 79 years. Much loved wife of the late Alun, loving mum of Andy, Coral and the late Paul, grandmother of Jorden, Danny and Bailey and great-grandmother of Addie. Funeral Service at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Friday 4th April at 3.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Renew Wellbeing Café at Market Harborough Baptist Church may be made online at via Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

OREE – SHOBHA (SHRIMATI)

of Leicester, sadly passed away on 30th March 2025, aged 75 years. A much-loved mum to many. Graveside Burial at Gilroes Cemetery, Leicester on Tuesday 8th April at 12 noon, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St Lukes Church, Thurnby at 1.30pm. Shobha was a dedicated educator and nurse. She devoted her whole life to the healing of children and the elderly, whether physically, emotionally, or spiritually, therefore in lieu of flowers please kindly make a donation in her memory to Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People.

SHELTON – HAZEL

 

formerly of Carlton, Nottingham, died peacefully at Brook House Residential Home, Husbands Bosworth on 9th March 2025 aged 89 years. Loving wife of the late Bern, much loved mum of John and Dina and a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. A service to celebrate her life will be held at South Leicestershire Crematorium, Countesthorpe on Tuesday 1st April at 12 noon. All flowers and enquiries to J Stamp & Sons.

SMITH – MICK

To donate to Mick’s chosen charity, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, visit this page at Memory Giving

Mick passed away peacefully at Kettering General Hospital on 3rd April 2025, aged 81 years. Loving husband of Carol, much – loved dad of Natalie, Alison, Lyndsay and Paula, father – in – law to Andy, Kev, Adriano and Stephen, grandad of Harriett, Toby, Barney, George, Kikki, Lucia, Nico and Mattea, grandad – in – law to Ryan, great – grandad of Lando, brother of Jim and a dear friend to many.

A Service of Celebration for his life will take place at the Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Wednesday 16th April at 11.00am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp and Sons.

SOUTHWELL – RON

To donate to Ron’s chosen charity, MS Society, visit this page at Memory Giving

died peacefully on 23rd March 2025, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of  Jane, much loved dad of Ian and a proud grandpa of Ellie and Marcus. A service to celebrate his life will be held at Great Glen Crematorium on Tuesday 15th April at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for MS Society may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

SPENCER – MARJORIE MAY

of Fleckney, passed away at Kibworth Court Residential Home on 13th March 2025, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert, and loving mother of Robert and Ruth. Funeral Service at St Nicholas’ Church, Fleckney on Thursday 10th April at 11.45am, followed by burial in the churchyard. Flowers welcome and may be sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

THOMPSON – DOREEN

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

of Kibworth, passed away peacefully at LOROS on 18th March 2025, aged 88 years. Much loved wife of Gerry, loving mum of Andrew, Kathryn, Richard and Christopher, and devoted grandmother of Simon, Harry, Kirsty, Lara, Carys, Milo and Kavae. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Thursday 17th April at 1.30pm. Welcome to wear a splash of pink. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for LOROS may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

TUBB – MICHAEL JOHN

To donate to Michael’s chosen charity, Market Harborough District Nurses, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Little Bowden, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on 12th March 2025 aged 90 years. A much loved husband of Elizabeth and a proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Rest in peace. Funeral Service at St. Nicholas Church, Little Bowden on Friday 4th April at 10.15 am followed by private cremation. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Market Harborough District Nurses may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. stamp & Sons.

TYLAPP – JAN

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

of Market Harborough, passed away at home, surrounded by his family on 7th March 2025, aged 77 years. Loving husband of Carol, much loved father of Tamara, Marek, Janina, Marisha and Natasha, proud father-in-law of Joe, Andrew, Lloyd and Ian, dear grandfather of Maddison, Jessica, Keziah and Kyra and cherished brother of Jadwiga. Peacefully sleeping in Jehovah’s Memory. Funeral Service at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Springfield Street, Market Harborough on Monday 31st March at 11.30am followed by burial at Market Harborough Cemetery. All are welcome. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for LOROS may be made online at     Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

WATTS – JOAN MARGARET

To donate to Joan’s chosen charities, Derbyshire, Leics & Rutland Air Ambulance and the Jayne Morley Memorial Fund, visit this page at Memory Giving

formerly of Stoneygate, passed away peacefully at Devonshire Court on 27th February 2025, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Eddie, devoted mum of Hilary, Liz, Roger, Graham and Jim. A loving nana of 11 grandchildren and great nana of 12 great grandchildren and a dear sister of the late Pat. A Celebration of her Life will be held at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 28th March at 11.30am. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Derbyshire, Leics & Rutland Air Ambulance and the Jayne Morley Memorial Fund, may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

WEST – BETTY (née BURT formerly MABELSON)

To donate to Betty’s chosen charities, Cynthia Spencer Hospice and St Peter & St. Paul’s Church – The Tower Fund Project, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Harrington, passed away peacefully on 8th March 2025, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of Fred, much loved mother of Janet and Graham, loving grandmother of Tom, Ben and Alanna, and great grandmother of Kit, Alfie, Mia, Harriet and Lyra. Funeral Service at St Peter & St. Paul’s Church, Harrington on Wednesday 9th April at 11.30am, followed by burial in the churchyard. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for Cynthia Spencer Hospice and St Peter & St. Paul’s Church – The Tower Fund Project, may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

WINDELER – JOHN ROBERT

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

of Ashley and London, passed away on 16th March 2025, aged 81 years. Loving husband of Judith, father of Stewart and James, grandfather of Amelia, Beatrice, Alexander and Eloise.

An American banker, he served as CFO of National Australia Bank and Executive Chairman of Alliance & Leicester.

Funeral Service at St Mary the Virgin, Ashley on Friday 11th April at 12 noon, followed by private burial. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the NSPCC may be made online at Memory Giving or sent 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.