Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved-ones
Antony has been described as a ‘top bloke'(Image: Supplied)
A “loving family man and top bloke” is among the lost loved ones commemorated in this week’s Leicester Mercury death notices. Anthony Jarvis Dyer , who passed away this month, is one of 22 people who have been fondly remembered by family and friends.
This week’s tributes honour those who have recently died. Among them is 86-year-old grandmother Peal Ann Boyce, who passed away last month.
The tributes are listed below in alphabetical order.
Anthony Jarvis (Tony) DYER
Antony Jarvis Dyer(Image: Supplied)
(Tony) of Hinckley. Passed away peacefully on Thursday 8th January 2026 aged 90 years. A loyal family man and a top bloke who lived to the motto of always having a “glass half full” . Tony’s Funeral Service will take place at the Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 2:45pm Family Flowers only please, any donations in lieu of flowers may be made in memory of Tony these can be made online here: www.gseller.co.uk/obituaries and will be split between Help for Heroes and The RSPB c/o G. Seller ‘Independent Funeral Directors’, 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, LE10 1RH. Tel: 01455 637457.
Brenda Lillian GRANT
Passed away peacefully on 11th January 2026 Aged 83 years. Devoted wife of David. Loving mum to Mark & Louise. Proud Nan to Connor, Molly, Will & Tom. Forever in our hearts Her funeral service is to be held at Rothley Church on Thursday 5th February 2026 at 11:00am. All enquiries via 101A Meeting Street Quorn LE12 8AQ Tel: 01509 415415
Clive LINNETT
Clive Linnett(Image: Supplied)
Formerly of Huncote, late of Hinckley, Clive passed away peacefully on 6th January 2026 aged 82 years, in the Leicester Royal Infirmary following a short illness with leukaemia, with his daughters by his side. Devoted Husband to Patricia, adored Dad to Helen and Ruth, and much-loved Father-in-law to Darran and Richard. A proud Step-Granddad to Ruby, Arthur and William, and Step-Great Granddad to Alfie. Clive’s funeral service will take place at St Michael & All Angels Church, Ravenstone, on Monday 2nd February 2026 at 11.30am. No mourning clothes to be worn please. No flowers by request of Clive, but donations to Concordia Theatre’s 2030 Project. A private cremation will take place at a later date. Everyone is welcome to join the family for a light buffet & refreshments, served at The Concordia Theatre, Hinckley after the service. Further enquiries and donations to Lee Cooper Independent Funeral Director, The Old Courthouse, Belvoir Road, Coalville, Leicestershire. LE67 3PN. (01530) 814999
Colin GILBERT
Passed peacefully away on 9th January 2026 aged 92 years. Loving Husband to Mary and loved Father to Adi, Sarah and Stephen. Will be sadly missed. Colin’s funeral service will be held at Loughborough Crematorium on Monday 16th February at 11am. All flowers welcome. For all further enquiries to Coop Funeralcare 1-3 Crossways, Birstall, Leicester. LE4 4ED. Tel: 0116 2671624
Daniel ROBINSON (Danny)
Daniel Robinson(Image: Supplied)
(Danny ) Passed away at home on 25th December 2025, aged 73 years. Daniels Funeral service will take place at Gilroes Crematorium on Tuesday 3rd February at 2pm. Donations if desired can be made on the day to Cancer Research. Further Enquiries to Abbeyoak Funeral Services 10-12 Buckminster Road, Leicester, LE3 0AR Tel- 0116 2515639
David Keith TROTTER (of Queniborough)
David Keith Trotter(Image: Supplied)
(of Queniborough) Passed away on Monday 5th January 2026 aged 86 years after a short illness. Grandad to Chris, Neal, Laura & Eli. Great Grandad to Rupert & Ralph. Father-in-law to Julie, Son-in-law to Paul, and partner to Joan. Brother-in-law to Gail and family in Canada. David will live on in our hearts and memories. Forever loved and sorely missed. David’s funeral service will take place at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 30th January 2026 at 11:30am followed by burial. Family request no flowers. Donations, if desired, to LOROS. This can be made to the Funeral Directors at the service or via the G E Gamble & Sons website: https://gamblefunerals.co.uk/obituaries-donations/ Further enquiries c/o G E Gamble and Sons, Independent Funeral Directors, 57 High Street, Syston, Leicester LE7 1GQ. Tel: 0116 2607500.
Elisabeth (Mel) VLAEMINKE
(Mel) Passed away peacefully aged 77 on 31/12/2025. Much loved wife of Ian, mother of Kate and Suzie, and grandmother of Emily, Orla and Keira. Funeral to take place at Great Glen Crematorium, at 2:30pm on the 2nd of February. Family Flowers only, donations to Sense may be left in the donations box at the crematorium or with the family. Enquiries to Central Co-op Funeral, 60 High Street, Oakham LE15 6AS tel 01572 757415.
Glenys Yvonne VARNAM (nee Foster)
(nee Foster) Sadly passed away on Wednesday 24th December 2025 aged 85 years. Glenys will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. The funeral service for Glenys will take place on Monday 26th January 2026 at 4:00pm at South Leicestershire Crematorium Foston Road, Countesthorpe, LE8 5QP. Followed by a celebration of Glenys’ life at Cosby Golf Club. Please dress comfortably. Family flowers only by polite request. Donations, if so desired, may be made payable to Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People. All enquiries c/o Paul Pender and Son, Independent Funeral Directors, The Shakespeare, 226 Braunstone Lane, Leicester LE3 3AS. Tel: 0116 289 6608 Paul Pender and Son
Jennifer Betty SHARP (Nee Deighton)
Jennifer Betty Sharp(Image: Supplied)
(Nee Deighton) Passed away peacefully. Aged 81 Much loved wife of Michael and a loving Mum to Tim and Paul. Grandma to Emma, Megan, Phoebe and Beth and Great Grandma Jen to Herbie. Jennifer’s funeral service will be held at South Leicestershire Crematorium on the 5th of February at 1pm. Donations in Jennifer’s memory are being collected for The NSPCC and would be gratefully received. All enquiries to Central Co op Funeral Care 1 Central Street, Countesthrope 0116 278912
John David DAVIES
Passed Peacefully away on 3rd January 2026. Loving Husband to Jean, Much loved Dad to Susan and Gary and loved Grandad to George and William. John will be deeply missed by all Johns funeral service will take place at Loughborough Crematorium on Thursday 12th February @ 1.15pm. All Flowers Welcome and donations if desired to Loros. All further enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare 1-3 Crossways, Birstall, Leicester LE4-4ED Telephone 0116 2671624.
John ROCHE
Passed peacefully away on Sunday 4th January 2026 aged 81 years. John’s funeral service will be held at St John Bosco RC Church, Pasley Road, Leicester on Thursday 5th February 2026 at 10.30am followed by interment in Saffron Hill Cemetery. All further enquiries to:- Central Coop 511 Welford Road Leicester LE2 6BN Telephone 0116 270 3111 email – [email protected]
Margaret Norah HATTON
Peacefully passed away on Monday 12th January 2026, aged 89 years. Beloved wife to the late Tony, loving mum to Deborah and James, mother-in-law to Nigel and Tricia and mamar to Jacob, Daniel, Oliver, George, Jessica and Charlie. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will be held at All Saints Church, Wigston on Monday 9th February at 1pm followed by a private cremation. Please wear a splash of colour to celebrate Margaret’s life. No flowers please, donations, if desired, may be given to LOROS c/o A.J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors 12 London Road Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG Tel: 0116 2712340 or online www.ajadkinsonandson.com
Marilyn Denise PEMBERTON
Of Braunstone. A much loved Mother, Nanna, Auntie and a Dear friend to many Former Library Manager for Blaby district Council, passed away at the Leicester Royal Infirmary on Sunday 21st December 2025, aged 78 years. Marilyn will be missed by all who knew her and the world is a sadder place without her infectious smile and kindness. Marilyn’s service will take place at South Leicester Crematorium, Countesthorpe on Monday 26th January at 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations can be made in lieu to LOROS Hospice and Leicester Hospitals charity (WARD 40 LRI) 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
Pamela Marguerite (Pam) DEACON
(Pam) of Kilby Dearly loved wife of the late Eric, loving mother of Sandra, Bryan and Kay, very dear mother-in-law of Stephen, Louise and Dylan. A devoted grandmother of Adam, Nathan, Leo, Annabel, Billie and Frankie, and great grandmother to Dexter, Joshua and Ronnie. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6th January 2026 aged 93 years. ‘Will be loved and remembered always’ Pam’s celebration of life service will take place at South Leicester Crematorium (Countesthorpe) on Thursday 29th January at 3pm. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to D,L & R Air Ambulance. c/o E.C. Gilbert Ltd Funeral Directors 4a Oaks Road, Great Glen, Leicester, LE8 9EF Tel: 0116 2592267 online https://pamela-deacon.muchloved.com
Pearl Ann BOYCE
of Hinckley. Passed away peacefully on Saturday 20th December 2025 aged 86 years. Loving mum and grandma. Pearl’s Funeral Service will take place at The Barsby Service Chapel, G. Seller, Hinckley on Thursday 12th February 2026 at 12:00noon. Please arrive from 11:30am. The service will be followed by a private family committal. Family Flowers only please, any donations in lieu of flowers may be made in memory of Pearl these can be made online here: www.gseller.co.uk/obituaries and will be forwarded on to a charity of the family’s choosing c/o G. Seller ‘Independent Funeral Directors’, 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, LE10 1RH. Tel: 01455 637457.
Peter David LUSCOMBE
Peter David Luscombe(Image: Supplied)
Pete passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 6th January 2026. A funeral Service will be held on Friday 30th January 2026 at 11:30am at Trent Valley Crematorium, Aston on Trent DE72 2AF. After the service all are invited for refreshments at The Coopers Arms, Weston on Trent, DE72 2BJ Everyone is invited to attend and are very welcome at either or both the funeral and/or wake It would be helpful to family if you could confirm your proposed attendance. Family flowers only by kind request with donations to benefit Royal Engineers Association Benevolence Fund – Charity number 258322 Please respond to Kinton & Daughter at the Castle Donington Office Telephone: 01332 390861 or message by leaving a comment on this notice.
Robert Brian LIMBERT
Robert Brian Limbert(Image: Supplied)
It is with a Heavy Heart and Great Sadness that our Dad Robert Brian Limbert (Brian) Passed away at the Leicester Royal Infirmary on Saturday 3rd January 2026. He was a much loved Husband, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Forever in our Hearts, Never Forgotten, you can finally be with Mum once again. RIP Dad We Love You. Brian’s Funeral Service Will Take Place In Saffron Hill Chapel, Stonesby Avenue On Tuesday 27th January At 1.45pm Followed By Burial In Saffron Hill Cemetery. Family Flowers Only By Request Please, Donations Payable To Great Ormond Street Hospital Can Be Made On The Day Or Sent c/o A.J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors 5 Saffron Road South Wigston Leicestershire LE18 4TF Tel: 0116 2783381
Sheila Ann JOHNSON
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 11th January 2026 aged 84 years. Loving and much-loved wife of the late Graham, much loved mum of Susan and Nicola, mother-in-law of Nick and Mick, devoted nannie to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service to take place at Great Glen Crematorium Chapel on Thursday 12th February at 12.30pm followed by burial at The Willows Natural Burial Ground, South Croxton. Please feel free to wear the colours of your choice. Family flowers only please by request, donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Society c/o A.J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors 12 London Road Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG Tel: 0116 2712340 or online www.ajadkinsonandson.com
Sylvia Grace DEACON
of Brockey Close Barwell. Passed away peacefully on Sunday 4th January 2026 aged 97 years. Loving wife of the Late Royston Deacon. Sylvia’s Funeral Service will take place at the Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton on Friday 6th February 2026 at 11am. Family Flowers only please, any donations in lieu of flowers may be made in memory of Sylvia these can be made online here: www.gseller.co.uk/obituaries and will be forwarded on Alzheimer’s Research UK c/o G. Seller ‘Independent Funeral Directors’, 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, LE10 1RH. Tel: 01455 63745
Terence George WILEMAN
Our hearts are broken to share that our beloved Terry passed away peacefully on 30th December 2025 at the age of 91. He bought so much joy and light into our lives. Terry will be missed by all his family and friends. We invite you to join us in celebrating his life at Bretby Crematorium (Willow chapel) on 28th January at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries to A.E. Grice Funeral Services Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 2HE Tel: 01530 412229
Teresa KRZYWIEC
Teresa Krzywiec(Image: Supplied)
Passed away peacefully at home on 2 January 2026 aged 90. Teresa was a much loved and loving mother to Anna and Henryk, Babcia to Clare, Thomas and Joseph and wider family, and Pani Tereska to the Leicester Polish Community of which she and her husband were so much part, now gone to rejoin her beloved Zbigniew. Funeral service at St Pauls Polish Church, Ethel Road, Tue 3 Feb at 1pm, followed by burial at Saffron Hill Cemetery, and afterwards a celebration of her life at The Polish Club, Ethel Road. Donations if desired at the service to Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries to Coop Funeral Services Humberstone Rd 0116 251 6906
Victor Charles PERCIVAL
Passed away peacefully at Loros Hospice on the 10th January 2026, aged 81 years. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at All Saints Church, Asfordby 12.00 followed by the interment at Asfordby Cemetery. It will be a private burial for the family only. Family flowers only please, donations if desired made payable to Loros Hospice may be sent to Mousley Family Funerals, 34 Cranmere Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics LE13 1TB. Ph: 01664 561400
