Our thoughts are with their loved ones
Neil Bryan Langley Fallows(Image: )
A ‘devoted’ father and ‘loving’ grandad is among the lost loved ones commemorated in this week’s Leicester Mercury death notices. Neil Bryan Langley Fallows, aged 59, is one of 21 people fondly remembered by family and friends.
Tributes have also been paid to Harry Wells, aged 91, who served as a police officer and then as a civilian communications aide. The tributes below are listed in alphabetical order.
Kathryn ALDRIDGE (nee Child)
(nee Child) of Worthington, the widow of Dick, a loving mum, granny, sister and aunt, passed peacefully away on 5th January 2026 at home aged 82 years. The funeral service will be held at St Matthew’s Church, Worthington on Thursday 22nd January at 12.00 noon followed by burial in Worthington Cemetery. Floral tributes or donations, if so desired, for The Salvation Army. Any enquiries may be made to J. P Springthorpe & Co Funeral Directors, Castle Lodge, South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics, LE65 1BR. Tel. 01530 417310.
Philip John ARROWSMITH
Passed away at home on Sunday December 14th, aged 74 years. Much loved brother and uncle, Phil will be deeply missed by family and friends. “No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away” Phil’s funeral service will be held at Gilroes Crematorium on Wednesday 14th January at 12.30pm. Donations can be made on the day to Loros Hospice. Further enquiries can be made to Abbeyoak Funeral Service 10 – 12 Buckminster Road Leicester LE4 9AR. Tel: 0116 2515639.
Jeannette Millicent BARTON (Attenburrow)
(Attenburrow) Formerly of Launde Road, Oadby. Wife of the late James Roy Barton and much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to Michael and Andrew, Ashleigh, Christopher, Jack and Lucia, and Ciaran and Aoife. Passed away peacefully on New Year’s Day at the Heights care home in Buckinghamshire, aged 94 years.
Mark Antony BIRCH
Much loved partner of Jane, cherished son of Alan and Beverley, adored brother of Wendy and Anna, wonderfully fun uncle to Dominic, Lottie, Archie, Ava, Jack, Wilfred and Rupert, loved nephew of Ali, John and Mark. Passed away suddenly on 24th December 2025. Funeral arrangements to follow.
Joyce Frances (Nee Addy) BIRD
(Nee Addy) Dearly loved and much missed mum, grandmother and great grandmother. Passed away peacefully on December 20th, 2025, aged 89 The funeral service will take place at Cromer Crematorium on Monday, January 12th at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, may be left at the service for Cancer Research UK All enquiries to Fox’s Funeral Services. Tel: 01263 512427.
Margaret Jean DOYLE (nee CRANE)
(nee CRANE) Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday 17th December 2025, aged 78. Devoted wife of Michael and much-loved mother of Vittoria and Angelina. She was a loyal and sincere friend to many and will be missed by all who knew her. Margaret’s service will take place on Thursday 29th January 2026 at St James Church, Huncote at 12pm. Followed by a Burial at Narborough Cemetery at 1pm. Family flowers only please, Donations can be made in lieu to Motor Neurone Disease Association and sent C/O Richard Ward Funeral Services LTD 2b Cross Street, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 4NJ. Tel: 0116 2866858. [email protected] www.rwfs.co.uk
Dave ELDRIDGE
Passed away on 26th December 2025, aged 76 years. Dave’s funeral service will be held at Loughborough Crematorium on Friday 16th January 2026 at 12.30pm. Flower enquires and donations for Cancer Research uk may be made online at www.ansteyfunerals.com or sent to Anstey & District Funeral Service Talbott House, Leicester Road, Anstey, Leicester, LE7 7AT. Tel: 0116 2340548.
Neil Bryan Langley FALLOWS
Neil Bryan Langley Fallows(Image: )
Sadly passed away at The Leicester Royal Infirmary On Monday 22nd December 2025 aged 59 years. Devoted Father to Amy and Jack and Father-in-Law to Joe. Loving Grandad to Lily and Sophie Greatly loved and missed brother to Nigel Adored Uncle to David, Laura and Emma. Neil’s funeral service will take place at The Great Glen Crematorium, London Road, Great Glen, Leicester, LE8 9DJ. On Friday 16th January 2026 at 1.30pm. Reception to follow the service at Glen Gorse Golf Club. Family flowers only. Donations in Neil’s memory to benefit Leicester Hospitals Charity. There will be a donation box available on the day or can be sent via the Funeral Director until 16th February 2026. Richard Ward Funeral Services Ltd 112 Aylestone Lane, Wigston Leicester, LE18 1BA. Tel: 0116 2887 979. Email: [email protected] www.rwfs.co.uk
Hilary Joan FORRYAN
Passed away on 20th December 2025, aged 92 years. Hilary’s funeral service will take place at 12:00 noon on Monday 19th January 2026 at South Leicestershire Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired for The National Trust may be made online at www.ansteyfunerals.com or sent to Anstey & District Funeral Service Talbott House, Leicester Road, Anstey, Leicester, LE7 7AT. Tel: 0116 2340548.
James Patrick FOX
Passed away on Wednesday 24th December 2025 aged 70 years. Father to Hannah & Patrick, Grandfather to Izzy & Lottie. James’ Funeral Service will take place at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 12.30pm, Family request No Flowers please. Donations if so desired to Cancer Research UK Further enquiries c/o G E Gamble and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors, 57 High Street, Syston, Leicester LE7 1GQ. Tel: 0116 2607500.
Bridget HARRIGAN
Bridget Harrigan.(Image: )
Bridget (Bree) Harrigan of Oadby, Leicester and formerly of Stradone, Co. Cavan, Ireland passed away on 23rd December 2025 at home, after a short illness. Bree was predeceased by her beloved husband, Paddy and by her 10 siblings. Sadly missed by her loving sons Kevin, Patrick and Eamonn, daughter Nora, daughters-in-law Jo and Jennifer, son-in-law Jon and grandchildren Julia (& Izmir), Thomas, Jamie and Osian. Reception into St Peter’s Catholic Church, 21 Hinckley Road, Leicester LE3 0TA at 6.00pm on Tuesday 13th January followed by the Funeral at 12.30pm on Wednesday 14th January and burial at Gilroes Cemetery in Leicester. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live at Bridget Harrigan – Funeral Videos UK. Please contact the Funeral Director for further details inc the password. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Bree to The Sick & Retired Priests Fund c/o The Catholic Diocese of Nottingham, St Hugh’s House, 1 Castle Quay, Castle Boulevard, Nottingham. NG7 1FW. Telephone: 0115 953 9800. Email: [email protected]. Charity number: 1134449. All enquiries to Central Co-Op Funeral, 66 The Parade, Oadby. LE2 5BF. Tel 0116 271 0568.
Antony (Tony) HILL
Antony Hill. (Image: Supplied)
(Tony) Passed away peacefully at Cedar Mews Care Home, surrounded by his wife and carers, aged 93 years. Tony’s funeral service will take place at All Saints Church, Keyham on Monday 26th January 2026 at 11:30am. Family flowers only. Donations are to be made payable to LOROS 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. Email: [email protected]
Terry HOPLA
Terry Hopla. (Image: Supplied)
Sadly passed away on 19th December 2025, aged 74 years. Dearly missed by his Wife, Sons, family and friends. Terry’s celebration of life service, will take place on Friday 30th January 2026, at 1:15pm. All Souls Chapel, Loughborough Crematorium. Family flowers only, but donations are greatly appreciated for two chosen charities, Loros and Mesothelioma UK, donations may be left in the collection tube as you exit the Chapel or alternatively follow the on line link. Further Enquiries can be made to: Anton Rozworski. Stinsons Independent Family Funeral Directors. 194a Ashby Road West, Shepshed. Leicestershire. LE12 9EF. Tel:01509 270900.
Rosemary JACKSON
of Newbold Verdon, passed away peacefully in Woodheyes care home on Friday 12th December 2025. Aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Jackson, partner to the late Dennis, much loved Aunty & Sister and sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service will take place at the Barsby Service Chapel, G. Seller, Hinckley on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 12:00pm. Donations in lieu of flowers are being gratefully received for Alzheimer’s Society and can be made by visiting https://www.gseller.co.uk/obituaries. All enquiries to G. Seller Independent Funeral Directors, 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley. LE10 1RH. Tel: 01455 637457.
Stephen Robert JOHNSON
Sadly passed away on Wednesday 10th December 2025, aged 64 years. He will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service to be held at South Leicestershire Crematorium on Friday 9th January at 13:00. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made, in memory of Stephen, to Macmillan. All enquiries to: Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors 129 Leicester Road, Wigston, Leicestershire LE18 1NS. Tel: 0116 278 6291.
Pamela (Pam) KIRK
(Pam) of Thurlaston, passed away peacefully on 13th December 2025 aged 85 years at Dane View Care Home. Much loved sister, aunt, great aunt and dear friend. Previously worked at Locrendaw Chemist, Braunstone for many years. Funeral service to take pace at Thurlaston All Saints Church, Church Street, Thurlaston, Leicester, LE9 7TA at 1pm on Monday 12th January 2026, followed by an interment in the Church grounds. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made to the charity Mind care of Richard Ward Funeral Services LTD 2b Cross Street, Enderby, Leicester. LE19 4NJ. Tel: 0116 2866858. [email protected] www.rwfs.co.uk
Michael John MOLLOY
Dear brother of Mary and uncle of Susan, passed away peacefully on 17th December 2025 aged 89 years. Funeral service at St James the Greater Church, London Road on Friday 16th January at 11.00am followed by private interment. No flowers by request.
Rosalie (Rose) PRICE
(Rose) A dearly loved mum and nanna Rose, passed away on 30th December 2025, surrounded by her family. Now re-united with Lou. Requiem Mass at St Theresa’s Catholic Church, Front Street, Birstall on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 11.00am followed by cremation at Gilroes Crematorium. Family flowers only but donations to St Vincent de Paul Society may be sent to A C James & Son, Independent Funeral Directors, 9, Biddulph Street, Leicester, LE2 1BH. Tel: 0116 2542900.
Joseph (Joe) PRIOR
Joseph Prior. (Image: Supplied)
(Joe) Peacefully passed away at LOROS surrounded by his family on Saturday 20th December 2025. Aged 77 years. Reunited with loving Wife Ann. Much loved Father, Father-In-Law and Grandad. Greatly missed by all. Joe will be received into St Patrick’s Church,100 Beaumont Leys Lane, Leicester, LE4 2BD on Monday 12th January at 4pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday 13th January at 10am followed by a burial at Gilroes Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers please will be kindly accepted on the day for LOROS Further enquiries to Abbeyoak Funeral Services 10-12 Buckminster Road Leicester, LE3 9AR. Tel: 0116 2515639.
Patricia SMITH
Patricia Smith. (Image: Supplied)
Patricia passed away peacefully at Thurncourt Residential Home on Tuesday 16th December 2025, aged 94 years. Patricia will be remembered for her warm smile, generous laugh, and sharing her honest opinion. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. The funeral service for Patricia will take place at St Chad’s Church, Leicester on Monday 19th January at 10.00am followed by the committal at Gilroes Crematorium. In honour of Patricia’s love of bright colours, she has requested that guests wear colours other than black. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to LOROS in memory of Patricia. For all further enquiries to: Central Coop Funeral, 131 Humberstone Road, Leicester, LE5 3AD. Tel: 0116 2516906.
Harry WELLS
Passed away at LOROS on Christmas Day 2025, aged 91 years old. Dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Harry served as a Police Officer from 1957 to 1982 at Charles Street, Wigston and Melton Mowbray and then as a civilian communications aide at Melton Mowbray from 1982 until 1995. Funeral to be held at St James’s Church, Ab Kettleby on Thursday 15th January at 3.15pm followed by a reception at the Sugar Loaf. Family flowers only. Donations if desired can be made to Police Care UK and the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance. All enquiries to Richard Barnes Funeral Directors. Tel: 01664 565311.
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