FUNERAL NOTICES

ADAMS – JOAN MAUREEN

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

formerly of Glooston and Medbourne, passed away peacefully at Peaker Park Care Village, Market Harborough on 24th June 2025, aged 94 years. Loving wife of the late Austin, much loved mother of Jane, Gerald and the late Bronte, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 18th July at 1.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J Stamp & Sons.

BALE née SILVER – NITA

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

of Market Harborough, peacefully passed away at Kettering General Hospital on 11th July 2025, aged 85. Loving wife of the late John, sister to Margaret and the late Mervyn. Devoted mum to Tracy, Melanie and Ashley, caring and loving nan to Stephen, Aaron, Zoe and Kirsty and a loving great – nan.

Forever in our fondest thoughts, words can never express our loss.

Funeral Service to be held at St Dionysius’ Church, Market Harborough on Wednesday 30th July at 12.15pm, followed by a private family cremation. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

”Goodbye to all my friends in Market Harborough. Thanks for the memories.” Nita x

BOTT – SHEILA EDITH

To donate to Sheila’s chosen charity, SANDS visit this page at Memory Giving.

of Market Harborough passed peacefully away on 25th June 2025 aged 81 years.  Beloved wife of the late Alan, loving mother of Ian and Andrew, mother-in-law of Anne-Louise and Sandra and a much loved and proud Grandma and Great Grandma.  Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 11th July at 1.30 p.m.  Please wear a ‘splash of colour’.  Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for SANDS may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

BRADBURY née HAMMERSLEY – SUSAN

To donate to Susan’s chosen charities, Cancer Research UK and Guide Dogs, visit this page at Memory Giving.

of Kibworth, passed away peacefully at Peaker Park Care Village on 10th August 2025, aged 83 years. Much loved mum of Simon and the late Sarah, mum-in-law of Jackie and granny of Alex, Samantha and Ben. Will be greatly missed. Funeral Service at St Wilfrid’s Church, Kibworth on Tuesday 26th August at 2.30pm, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK and Guide Dogs may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

BURNHAM née LIGHTFOOT – JANE

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

passed away peacefully at Kettering General Hospital on 31st July 2025, aged 80 years. Much loved wife of George, loving mum of Sarah, Gina and Richard and proud grandma of Beth, Jess, Katie, Amy and Alexander.

She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends and will remain forever in their hearts.

Funeral Service at St Dionysius’ Church, Market Harborough on Thursday 14th August at 12.00 noon. Please wear a splash of colour. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

BUTLER – ANTHONY ‘TONY’

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

of Market Harborough, passed away on 26th June 2025, aged 79 years. Much loved dad of Nathan and Wesley, devoted grandad of Mitchell, Mason and Pearl, and dear brother of Michael. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 18th July at 10.30am. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

CHAPLIN – SERENA

 died peacefully on 2nd July 2025, aged 71 years, in a hospital in Mallorca. A much loved sister of Mervyn and aunt of Samantha, Oliver and Jack. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place at St John’s Church, 54 Church Street, Tisbury, Salisbury SP3 6NH, on Monday 15th September at 11:30am.

CHAPMAN – RAY

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

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully at home on 25th July 2025, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Pauline, much loved dad of Sharon, Gail and Gary, a cherished grandad of Amy, Josh, Morgan and George, and Pappy to Evie, Lillie, Effie, Toby and Teddy. Funeral Service at St. Nicholas’ Church, Little Bowden on Friday 8th August at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Air Ambulance, may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

COOPER – MARY VIOLET (SRN)

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

of Marston Trussell died peacefully on 2nd July 2025, aged 89 years. A much loved wife of the late Jim, mother and grandmother. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, Market Harborough on Wednesday 16th July at 1.30pm, followed by a private burial. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for British Heart Foundation may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

COOPER – THOMAS ‘TOM’

To donate to Tom’s chosen charity, Air Ambulance and FCN (Farming Community Network), visit this page at Memory Giving

of Carlton Curlieu, passed away peacefully at Kibworth Court Care Home on 11th July 2025. Dear brother of Bill and Barbara. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 25th July at 09.30am. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Air Ambulance and FCN (Farming Community Network) may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

COUNSELL WEST – ELIZABETH ‘LIBBY’

of Slawston, died suddenly at home on 15th June 2025, aged 65 years. Much loved mum of Sarah and David, adored grandma of Freddie and Louis and dear sister to James.

Funeral Service at All Saints’ Church, Slawston on Wednesday 16th July at 10.30am.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust may either be sent to J. Stamp & Sons or made online at sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/donate/honour

The donation page will take you through the process and once made, the family will be notified of your donation, together with any message that you choose to leave.

Points to note:

The “Honouree” is “Elizabeth Counsell West”

The “Recipient” is “James Counsell” (Libby’s brother), jim@wetzebra.myzen.co.uk

 Please tick the Gift Aid box if you can. On the review page, it says that the gift will be sent to James Counsell. This means that the notification of your donation and any message will be sent to James Counsell, the actual money will go direct to the charity.

CRETNEY – PETER STUART

of Market Harborough, sadly passed away at Leicester Royal Infirmary on 15th July 2025, aged 55 years. Much loved son of Norma, and cherished brother of Jane. He will be dearly missed by those who knew him. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Wednesday 13th August at 12.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Hft Leicestershire may be sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

ELDER née BROWN – CHRISTINE

of Market Harborough, formerly Rothwell, passed away after a long illness on 7th August 2025, aged 74 years. Much loved wife of Stewart and loving sister of Roger. Private Family Cremation.

‘I will ride, I will fly. Chase the wind and touch the sky’

All enquiries to J. Stamp & Sons.

EVANS – DAVID JOHN

To donate to David’s chosen charity, Shelter, visit this page at Memory Giving.

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully at The Willows Nursing Home on 7th July 2025, aged 86 years.  Much loved husband of Pat, loving dad of Sally and Debra, and grandad of Bethan, Hayden, Lewis, Booker and Zoey. Funeral Service at Market Harborough Methodist Church on Thursday 24th July at 10.30am. Private Cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Shelter may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

FREEMAN – JESSIE

of Little Bowden, passed away on 5th August 2025, aged 90 years. Loving wife of the late Eric. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Wednesday 27th August at 1.30pm. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, for Different Strokes, Market Harborough Group, may be sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

FREER – LINDA

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

of Market Harborough, passed away suddenly at home on 22nd July 2025, aged 72 years. Loving wife of Melvyn, much loved mum of Mark and Charlotte and a special Nanna of Isobel, Erin and the late Harvey. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Thursday 21st August at 1.30pm. No black clothing by request, please wear a splash of colour to remember Linda. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Rainbows Hospice for Children & Young People may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

GAMBLE – LEANNE

To donate to Leanne’s chosen charities, Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support, visit this page at Memory Giving.

Passed away at Kettering General Hospital on 29th June 2025, aged 39 years. Much loved wife of the late Bob, mum of Max and Jake, daughter of Dave & Heather, sister of Emma, and sister-in-law of Mike and Bex & Ash. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Thursday 17th July at 3.30pm. Colourful clothing requested. Welcome to wear a splash of purple, Leanne’s favourite colour. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

GILBERT – DAVID THOMAS

To donate to David’s chosen charities, Sarcoma UK and R.N.L.I, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully on 16th July 2025, aged 83 years. Loving brother of Gill and much loved uncle of June and Julie. Funeral Service at Albert Munn Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Monday 18th August at 1.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Sarcoma UK and R.N.L.I may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

GREEN ALEXANDER GORDON TERENCE – ‘TERRY’

To donate to Terry’s chosen charity, Young Lives vs Cancer, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully at Peaker Park Care Village on 22nd July 2025, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Ewa, loving dad of Caroline and the late Philip and grandad of Adam and Lewis. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, Market Harborough on Monday 4th August at 10.00am, followed by private burial. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Young Lives vs Cancer may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

HALL – née Jarvis ANTHEA

To donate to Anthea’s chosen charity, HAB Anti-Bullying and Mental Health, visit this page at Memory Giving.

of Market Harborough, formerly of Mountsorrel and Rothley, passed away peacefully at Kettering General Hospital on 15th July 2025, aged 80 years. Much loved mum of Samantha and Philip, poppet to Charlie, grandma of Sophie, and sister of Peter and Nicola. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Tuesday 12th August at 3.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for HAB Anti-Bullying and Mental Health may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

HANRAHAN – SALLY

To donate to Sally’s chosen charity, Hospice at Home, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Holcot, passed away at home on 7th July 2025 aged 69 years. Loving wife of Adrian, much loved mother of Sarah and Tom, and granny to Sienna Rose (Sisi).

Sally, your caring and loving spirit lives on in our memories, fondly remembered forever missed, may your love and devotion always inspire us.

Private Cremation. Service of Thanksgiving at St Mary & All Saints’ Church, Holcot on Tuesday 29th July at 3.00pm. No black ties by request, please. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Hospice at Home may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

HARGREAVES – JONATHAN

To donate to Jonathan’s chosen charities, Alzheimer’s Research UK, Centrepoint and CPRE, The Countryside Charity, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Meadow View, Naseby formerly of Grange Farm, East Farndon, died peacefully at Brampton View Care Home on 8th July 2025, aged 90 years. Funeral Service at St John the Baptist, East Farndon on Thursday 24th July at 2.30pm, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Alzheimer’s Research UK, Centrepoint and CPRE, The Countryside Charity may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

HARRIS – DIANE

To donate to Diane’s chosen charities, Brook House Care Home and Macmillan Cancer Support, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Loughborough, formerly Hallaton, sadly passed away in her sleep on 15th August 2025, aged 81 years. Loving wife of the late Terrence and partner of Pete, much loved mum of Ros, James and the late Caroline and mother-in-law of Pete and Lisa, beloved granny of Alex & Danniella, Lucy & Archie, William and George and great-granny of Theodora, and a dear sister of Janet and Alan. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Tuesday 2nd September at 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Brook House Care Home and Macmillan Cancer Support may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

HOLMES – ALVA BEATRICE ANNA (née Allsopp)

To donate to Alva’s chosen charity, Hope Against Cancer, visit this page at Memory Giving

sadly passed away on Friday 11th July 2025, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of Adrian, cherished sister of David, his wife Elaine and all their family and a dear sister-in-law of Gill and her family in New Zealand. Funeral Service at South Leicestershire Crematorium, Countesthorpe on Wednesday 30th July at 11.00am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Hope Against Cancer may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

JONES – WILLIAM RICHARD (BILL)

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

of Dingley, died suddenly at home on 3rd August 2025, aged 79 years. Professor of Lifelong Learning. Bill will be greatly missed by Lucy, Steve & Julie, his wider family, and many friends and colleagues. Private Cremation. Service of Thanksgiving at All Saints’ Church, Dingley on Tuesday 19th August at 1.30pm. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for British Heart Foundation and RNLI may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

KIRK – RONALD DAVID ‘RON’

To donate to Ron’s chosen charity, Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis, visit this page at Memory Giving.

of Market Harborough, sadly passed away at Kettering General Hospital on 2nd August 2025, aged 89 years. Much loved husband of Maggie, loving father of Jamie and Nicky, dear father-in-law to Lucia and Gemma and proud grandpa of Flora, Robyn, Chloe and Axel.

A talented musician, artist and good friend to many, who will be sadly missed.

A Service in Celebration of Ron’s life will be held at Great Glen Crematorium on Wednesday 20th August at 12.30pm. Funeral attire not necessary. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

KNIGHT née MATTHEWS – PAULINE

of Husbands Bosworth, passed away peacefully at Brook House Care Home on 16th July 2025, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter, much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Mass at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Husbands Bosworth on Thursday 31st July at 11.30am, followed by burial in the cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Air Ambulance and Blind Veterans UK may be sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

LAMBERT – ANDY

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

of Husbands Bosworth, passed away peacefully at home on 29th June 2025, aged 71 years. Loving husband of Maureen and father of Adam and George. Funeral Service at All Saints’ Church, Husbands Bosworth on Tuesday 15th July at 2.00pm, followed by private burial. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

LASKOWSKI – SHEILA MARY

To donate to Sheila’s chosen charities, Cancer Research UK and LOROS, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully on 14th August 2025, aged 72 years. Loving mum of Paula, Sharon, Kevin and Kelly, and a much loved nan.

A Service of Celebration for her life will take place at Great Glen Crematorium on Wednesday 27th August at 10.30am. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK and LOROS may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp and Sons

LAWTON – BETTY

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

of Market Harborough, formerly Little Massingham, Norfolk and Carlton, Nottingham, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 9th August 2025, aged 91 years. Betty will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Tuesday 26th August at 11.30am. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Rainbows Hospice for Children & Young People may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

LOAKE – SUE

To donate to Sue’s chosen charity, Asthma and Lung UK, visit this page at Memory Giving.

of Desborough, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness, on 3rd August 2025, aged 68 years. Beloved wife of Tony, much loved mum of Caroline and Neil, and grandmother of Eloise and Charlotte. Funeral Service at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Friday 22nd August at 2.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Asthma and Lung UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

 

MARRIOTT née DRIVER – PAULA JANE

To donate to Paula’s chosen charities, Cancer Research UK and Medbourne Sports Club, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Medbourne, passed away peacefully at Leicester Royal Infirmary following her brave battle with cancer, on 15th June 2025 aged 62 years. Loved wife of Nick, mum of Morgan and Tegan, daughter of Mary and the late Max, and sister of Andrew. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Monday 14th July at 1.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK and Medbourne Sports Club may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

MARTIN – MARGARET ‘PEGGY’

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

of Gumley, passed away peacefully at her home on 12th July 2025, aged 95 years. Loving wife of the late Cyril and a much loved mum, granny and great – gran. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Monday 28th July at 11.30am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Air Ambulance may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

 

MILES – FIONA DOROTHY

To donate to Fiona’s chosen charity, Billesdon Baptist Chapel, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Billesdon, passed away peacefully at her home on 6th July 2025, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Roger, loving mum of Paul and Philip, mother in law of Melanie, and nannie to Tom, Emily and Ben. Funeral Service at Billesdon Baptist Chapel on Tuesday 29th July at 11.00am, followed by private burial. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Billesdon Baptist Chapel may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

MONCRIEF née POND – ELIZABETH ‘ANNE’

To donate to Anne’s chosen charities, Alzheimer’s Society and Dementia Harborough, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Leicester, born in Dundee, passed away peacefully on 4th July 2025, aged 86 years. Wife of the late Richard Alfred Moncrief, loving mother of Andrew, Emily, Edward and the late Victoria, and devoted grandmother. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Monday 21st July at 2.30pm. Colourful clothing would be welcomed. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Alzheimer’s Society and Dementia Harborough may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

NICHOLS née O’BRIEN – KATHLEEN ‘KATHY’

to donate to Kathleen’s chosen charities, Pablo’s Horse Sanctuary and the Air Ambulance, visit this page at Memory Giving

passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on 7th August 2025. Devoted wife of Ken, wonderful and adored mum of Tonia and Zoe, warm and kind mother-in-law of Les and Ben. A most treasured nana of Hollie, Phoebe, Sam, Matti and Sophie, and dearly loved sister of Mary and Bernadette. A Service to Celebrate Kathleen’s Life will be held at Great Glen Crematorium on Thursday 28th August at 11.45am. Everyone is welcome. No flowers please, but donations gratefully received in Kathleen’s memory to, Pablo’s Horse Sanctuary and/or the Air Ambulance, may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

POLLARD – EDWIN ‘EDDIE’

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

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully at Kibworth Court Care Home, surrounded by his family on 20th July 2025, aged 95 years. A much loved husband of Olive and loving dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Service at St Hugh’s Church, Market Harborough, on Monday 11th August at 12.15pm, followed by cremation at Great Glen Crematorium. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

PUGH – JOHN

passed away at Brook House Care Home, Husbands Bosworth on 21st July 2025, aged 95 years. Beloved husband of Mona, much loved father of Peter and Sarah, and a dear grandfather and great-grandfather. Also, former proprietor and Master Saddler of Pugh & Son, Market Harborough, who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Thursday 31st July 2025 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Dementia UK may be sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

ROBERTS – AUDREY NETTA

of Kibworth, formerly Fleckney, passed away on 4th July 2025, aged 99 years. A dearly loved wife of the late Albert. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 18th July at 8.30am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Kibworth Methodist Church may be sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

SCOTT – JOAN MARGARET

To donate to Joan’s chosen charity, Macmillan Cancer Support, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Market Harborough, passed away at home on 21st July 2025, aged 82 years.  Wife of the late Les, much loved mum of Kerry, Sam, Nancy and Michael, grandma, and sister.  Funeral Service at St Nicholas’ Church, Little Bowden on Tuesday 5th August at 11.30am, followed by burial at Market Harborough Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, for Macmillan Cancer Support may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

SMITH – BRIAN

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

of Desborough, formerly of Market Harborough and North Kilworth, passed away on 25th July 2025, aged 87 years. Loving husband of Christine, and much loved dad and grandad. Funeral Service at Albert Munn Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Friday 8th August at 3.30pm. Donations in lieu of flowers are for Cancer Research UK and may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

SPITTLE née PORTER – HAZEL

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

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by her family, on 1st August 2025, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Phil, beloved and adored mum of Jane and Clare, much loved grandma of Harry, Tom, Nancy, Will and Evie, and great-grandma of Amora. Private cremation. Service of Thanksgiving at St Dionysius’ Church, Market Harborough on Thursday 21st August at 12.30 p.m. Preferably no black. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

STAPLES – DAVID

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

of Husbands Bosworth, formerly Market Harborough, sadly died at home with his family by his side on 1st August 2025, aged 87 years. Much loved by his wife Janice, his son James and late daughter Amanda, his granddaughter Bethany and her father Gary, his stepdaughters Sarah and Astrid, and his grandchildren Jessica, Lawrence, Evelyn and Eric. David was a much-respected headteacher at Ridgeway Primary School from 1972 – 1997. Service of Thanksgiving at All Saints’ Church, Husbands Bosworth on Tuesday 19th August at 12 noon. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for LOROS may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

STILL – DAVID HEXTER

To donate to David’s chosen charity, BookTrust, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Foxton, passed away at Peaker Park Care Village on 30th June 2025, aged 89 years. Loving husband of Jenny, much loved father of Matthew, Katharine and Alison, and a dear grandfather. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Wednesday 23rd July at 2.30pm. No black please – simple summer dress would be preferred. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for BookTrust may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

SWEENEY – BRIAN STUART

To donate to Brian’s chosen charity, Charcot-Marie-Tooth UK, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Kettering, formerly Desborough, sadly passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, on 10th August 2025, aged 77 years. Loving husband of Diane, much loved dad of David and his partner Tracey, dear brother of Pam, and proud uncle and great-uncle of Paul & Ruth, and Jake & Emma. Funeral Service at St Giles’ Church, Desborough on Tuesday 2nd September at 10.30am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Charcot-Marie-Tooth UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

SWINGLER – SAM

To donate to Sam’s chosen charities, Muscular Dystrophy UK and Alzheimer’s Research UK, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Rothwell, passed away peacefully at Kettering General Hospital on 5th July 2025, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, father of James and Fiona, father-in-law of Natalie and Russ, and grandad of Jack, Annabel, Sam, Ruby, and Hollie. Funeral Service at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Thursday 17th July at 2.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Muscular Dystrophy UK and Alzheimer’s Research UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

TEBBUTT – SHEILA ANN

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

of Desborough, passed away at Kettering General Hospital on 2nd August 2025, aged 85 years. Loving wife of Geoff. Funeral Service at Albert Munn Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering NN16 8XE on Wednesday 27th August at 3.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Guide Dogs may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.  

TURNER – RAY

To donate to Ray’s chosen charities, British Heart Foundation and Dogs Trust, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Cawston, Rugby, passed away peacefully at Coventry University Hospital on 20th June 2025, aged 89 years. Much loved father of Julia and Jackie, a dear grandad and great-grandad.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium, on Tuesday 15th July at 12.30pm. Anyone who knew Ray, and wishes to pay their respects, are more than welcome. We would love to hear your memories of him. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation and Dogs Trust may be made online at at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

VYE – PHYLLIS

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

of Desborough, passed away peacefully at Cheaney Court Care Home on 15th July 2025, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth and much loved mother of Steven.

Funeral Service at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Friday 1st August at 11.00am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for British Heart Foundation may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

WARDELL formerly RACE – ROBERTA ‘BOBBIE’

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

of Brixworth, passed away peacefully at Cynthia Spencer Hospice after a brave battle with cancer on 26th July 2025, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of John, much loved mother of Richard, Philip and Robert and a loving nan to Ellani and Cameron. Bobbie will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral Service at All Saints’ Church, Brixworth on Tuesday 12th August at 10.30am, followed by private burial. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cynthia Spencer Hospice may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

WATSON – CATHERINE ‘Rene’

To donate to Rene’s chosen charity, Help for Heroes, visit this page at Memory Giving.

of Weldon, passed away peacefully at Kettering General Hospital on 30th July 2025, aged 93 years. Much loved mum of Jean and the late Paul, and grandmother of Lexi. Funeral Service at Albert Munn Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Wednesday 13th August at 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Help for Heroes may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

WELLINGTON – DALE

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

of Dingley, died suddenly at home on 26th July 2025, aged 60 years.  He was loved and will be missed by all of his family and his many friends.  The Funeral Service will be held All Saints’ Church, Dingley, Northamptonshire, LE16 8PG on Friday 15th August at 11.30am, then followed by a private burial.  No Flowers please. Donations in Dale’s memory, for Air Ambulance, may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J Stamp & Sons.

WILSON – ANNE

To donate to Anne’s chosen charities, Injured Jockey Fund and St Andrews Church, Tur Langton, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Tur Langton passed away on 2nd August 2025, aged 86 years. A Celebration of her Life will be held at Great Glen Crematorium on Wednesday 27th August at 11.30am. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, for Injured Jockeys Fund and St Andrews Church, Tur Langton may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

WRIGHT – PAT

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

of Kirby Muxloe, died peacefully at home on 12th August 2025, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of Peter, mother of Richard and Sue and a much-loved nana. Funeral Service at Countesthorpe Crematorium on Monday 1st September at 11.00am. Please wear a splash of colour. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Alzheimer’s Research UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.