Tributes are also paid to a ‘proud mother’
Jean Audrey Gardner.(Image: Supplied)
An “unbreakable warrior” is among the lost loved ones commemorated in this week’s Leicester Mercury death notices. Jean Audrey Gardner, aged 71, is one of 23 people fondly remembered by family and friends.
This week’s tributes honour those who have recently passed away, as well as those lost in previous weeks and months. Among them is 51-year-old Anthony Philip Brewin, who was described as a “dear eldest son”.
The tributes below are listed in alphabetical order.
Susan BOSWORTH
Passed away on 14th December 2025, aged 78 years. Susan’s funeral service will take place at 2:00pm on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 at Gilroes Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations if desired for R.S.P.C.A may be made online at www.ansteyfunerals.com or sent to Anstey & District Funeral Service, Talbott House, Leicester Road, Anstey, Leicester, LE7 7AT. 0116 2340548.
Anthony Philip BREWIN
24.01.1974 – 03.12.2025 died after an illness bravely faced, in Kettering Hospital. Dear eldest son of Lynn and Philip Brewin, brother of Darren, Jeremy and Russell, partner of Paula, father to Jade, Jodie, Lee, Alex and Callie, and ‘Pops’ to Scarlet, Gracie-mai, Emily, Harry and Isla. Missed already and forever. A Celebration of Anthony’s life will be held at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Tuesday 30th December at 2.00pm. Flowers welcome and may be sent to J. Stamp & Sons, Funeral Directors of Market Harborough LE16 8AN Tel 01858 462524
Dorothy Jean FISH
Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on the 10th December 2025 at Broadoak Grange aged 95 Years. The funeral service will take place on Monday 29th December at Rushcliffe Oaks Crematorium at 12.00. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired made payable to Alzheimer’s Society and sent to Mousley Family Funerals, 34 Cranmere Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics LE13 1TB. Ph: 01664 561400. The family would like to Thank the staff at Broadoak Grange for the wonderful care they gave to Dorothy.
Barry FRAY
Loving father of Denise, grandad of Sam, Becca, Richard and Stevie and great grandad of Billy, Cruz, Alena, Ethan, Darcey, Delilah and Tallulah passed away peacefully on 8th December 2025 aged 96 years. Re-united with his wife Delilah and daughter Elaine. Funeral service at Great Glen Crematorium on Wednesday 7th January at 11.30am. No flowers please but donations for Age Concern may be left at the crematorium after the service or sent to A C James and Son, Independent Funeral Directors, 9, Biddulph Street, Leicester LE2 1BH Tel 0116 2542900
Jean Audrey GARDNER
Jean Audrey Gardner.(Image: Supplied)
Jean Audrey 29/12/1953- 09/12/2025 Jean has felt the pain that most couldn’t handle. She never ran and never hid and always found a way to get back up. Jean had been unbreakable. She is my warrior. Jean’s battle is now over and is now at peace. Cheers, a grateful but heartbroken Rick, Gard, Rich xxxx Funeral service at Great Glen Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd December at 11.30am Family flowers only please, donations if desired are to LOROS https://jeanaudreygardner.muchloved.com/ c/o A.J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors, 12 London Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG.
Dorothy Jean (Jean) GILBERT
(Jean) of Thorneycroft Road, Hinckley passed away at home on 28th November 2025. Aged 83 Jean’s funeral service will be held at the Heart of England Crematorium, Eastboro Way, Nuneaton, CV11 6WZ on Tuesday 30th December at 1:15pm. Family flowers only please and donations may be given on the day which will go towards the work of Cancer Research UK, British Heart Foundation and Alzheimer’s Society Any further enquiries to McCartneys Funeral Service 47 Coventry Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0JR Tel 01455 637138
Anne Veronica GOSS
Anne Veronica Goss.(Image: Supplied)
It is with great sadness that we announce Anne Veronica Goss passed away on 4th Dec 2025 aged 87 Years. Beloved wife, loving mother, cherished grandma and great grandma. She will be sadly missed by all who loved and knew her. The committal will be held at South Leicestershire Crematorium on Monday 29th December at 12noon followed by the Celebration of her life at 1pm at the Saffron Lane United Reform Church, 643 Saffron Lane, LE2 6TE Please, if possible, wear something purple, as this was Anne’s favourite colour. All are welcome, donations in lieu of flowers will be for the Cats Protection, Leicester, a charity close to Anne’s heart.
Phyllis Wendy KILBOURN (née Tyler)
(née Tyler) Died peacefully on 3rd December 2025, aged 91 years at Allenbrook Nursing Home, Fordingbridge. Born in Leicester 1934, formerly of Maytrees, Great Oxendon. Much loved wife of the late John; proud mother of David, Tony, Robert and Jane, and grandmother to her 11 grandchildren. Private Cremation. Memorial Service on Friday 20th February 2026 at St. Helen’s Church, Great Oxendon, Market Harborough at 2.00pm. Donations, if desired, for RNLI and Parkinsons UK may be made online at www.jstampandsons.co.uk or sent to J. Stamp & Sons, Funeral Directors of Market Harborough. 01858 462524
Peter Rowland LAKELIN
LAKELIN Peter Rowland passed away peacefully at Leicester Royal Infirmary on the 5th December 2025 aged 87 Years. The Funeral Service will take place at Rushcliffe Oaks Crematorium on Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 12.00, followed by a gathering at The Welby Public House, Melton Mowbray. Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired made payable MND Association, may be sent to Mousley Family Funerals, 34 Cranmere Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics LE13 1TB. PH: 01664 561400.
Melody Ann LONGSTAFF
Melody Ann Longstaff.(Image: Supplied)
Melody sadly passed away on the 3rd December 2025 aged 78 years. Melody was a keen traveller and she and Brian especially loved to visit Benidorm where they had many friends. Melody will be loved and missed by her partner Colin, always.
Patricia Ann MARTIN
My dear sister Patricia sadly passed away on 11th December 2025. Funeral Friday 9th January 2026, 9:30am, from 59 Court Crescent, Braunston, onto Countesthorpe Crematorium.
Alison Ruth (Ruth) MORRIS
(Ruth) Passed away peacefully on Thursday 4th December 2025, aged 79 years. Loving wife to the late David, mother to Sarah and Nicholas and grandmother. Funeral service will be held at Gilroes Crematorium on Monday 29th December at 11:30am. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, may be given to PSP Association c/o A. J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors 12 London Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG. Tel: 0116 2712340 or online at www.ajadkinsonandson.com
Christopher MOULD
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Christopher Mould, who sadly passed away at home on Sunday 30th November, aged 51 Years. Christopher will be sadly missed by his family, friends and his wider social circle. A service to celebrate Christopher’s life will be held at: St Winefride’s RC Church, Shepshed on Monday 22nd December 2025 at 1:30pm followed by a burial service at Shepshed Cemetery, Charnwood Road. In lieu of flowers donations if desired in memory of Christopher are being collected for Rainbows. For further enquires contact Anton Rozworski, Stinsons Independent Family Funeral Directors, 194A Ashby Road West, Shepshed, LE12 9EF, 01509 270900
Colin William Arthur RAYNER
Passed away peacefully on 23rd November 2025. Beloved Husband of Sandra, much loved Father, cherished Grandfather and proud Great Grandfather. Colin will be deeply missed by all his family and all who knew him. He leaves behind precious memories that will be held in our hearts forever. Colin’s Funeral Service will take place on Monday 22nd December 2025 at 2.30pm Great Glen Crematorium, 9 London Rd, Great Glen, Leicester LE8 9DJ. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer’s Society. All enquiries to Central Coop Funeralcare, 1116 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester. LE7 2HA. Tel: 0116 269 2233.
David John ROBINS
Passed away peacefully after a long illness on Saturday 6th December 2025, aged 78 years. Dearest father of Rebecca, David will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered always by his family and many friends. Family flowers only please. 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 at www.ajadkinsonandson.com
Joan Thelma STEEL
Beloved wife of the late George, loving mum of Jane & Ian, much-loved mother-in-law of Duncan & Elaine, grandmother of Russell, Douglas, Oliver & Aaron, sister of Jill & aunt of Helena & Laura. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 3rd December 2025, aged 94 years. Will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at Great Glen Crematorium on Monday 22nd December at 10:30am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, are to Diabetes UK c/o A.J Adkinson & Son Funeral Directors, 12 London Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG. Tel: 0116 2712340 or online at: https://joanthelmasteel.muchloved.com “A life that touches others goes on forever.”
Lynda Valerie STOKES
Lynda Valerie Stokes.(Image: Supplied)
Peacefully passed away at home on 28th November aged 79 years. Beloved Wife of Trev, who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Lynda’s Funeral Service will take place at Loughborough Crematorium on Monday 22nd December at 10.15am. Please wear bright colours. If wished, donations can be made to The Air Ambulance, Melton Mowbray on the day. All other enquiries please to Buckminster Funerals Ltd 15 Buckminster Road LE3 9AT 0116-2623087
Norma THOMPSON
Norma Thompson.(Image: Supplied)
Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side at Glenfield Hospital on the 7th December 2025 aged 82 years. The Funeral Service will take place at Rushcliffe Oaks Crematorium on Thursday 8th January at 1.15pm. Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired made payable to DLRAA (Air Ambulance) or The Royal British Legion may be sent to Mousley Family Funerals, 34 Cranmere Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE13 1TB. Ph: 01664 561400.
Patricia Anne THORPE
Sadly, passed away 28th November 2025 aged 83 at Glenfield Hospital Dearly loved Sister of Aileen, Brother-in-law to Brian, Auntie to Linda and Gary, Great Auntie to Jamie, Gemma and Adam, reunited with her beloved husband Derick. Pat will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her, she was a true friend to all, we remember the good times and will cherish memories. x x x Pat’s funeral service will be held at Countesthorpe Crematorium on Monday the 29th December at 2pm Family flowers only by kind request, if you wish to leave a donation in Pat’s memory you could do this via the Mercury donation link for LOROS Central Co op Funeral, 9 Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4DW, Telephone 0116 2784237
Eileen TOTTMAN
Passed away peacefully on 6th December, aged 97 years. Much loved mother of Mark and Sally. Funeral service to take place in the Drayton Room, Rainsbrook Crematorium, on Tuesday 23rd December at 1.30pm. Donations in memory of Eileen for Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance may be sent to Walton and Taylor Funeral Directors 16 Railway Terrace Rugby, CV21 3EW telephone 01788 543008 www.waltonandtaylor.co.uk/donate
Richard Acland WADLAND
of Tur Langton, passed away on 10th December 2025, aged 96 years. Loving husband of Pamela, dear father of Richard and Stephen, step-father of Paul, father-in-law of Elaine and Jill, and much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Service at St Andrew’s Church, Tur Langton on Tuesday 6th January at 11.00am, followed by burial in the churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for St. Andrew’s Church, may be made online at www.jstampandsons.co.uk or sent to J. Stamp & Sons, Funeral Directors of Market Harborough. 01858 462524
Maria WRIGHT
Passed away on Saturday 13th December 2025, aged 74 years. Maria’s funeral service will be held at Gilroes Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 at 11.30am. Flowers welcome, all enquiries to Anstey & District Funeral Service, Talbott House, Leicester Road, Anstey, Leicester, LE7 7AT. 0116 2340548
Mary YATES
Formerly of New York Farm Syston Road South Croxton Mary passed away peacefully at home on Monday 1st December 2025 aged 95 years. Mary’s funeral service to celebrate her life will take place at Loughborough Crematorium on Monday 12th January 2026 at 11am. Family flowers only please. Donations are to be made payable to LOROS or Alzheimer’s Society 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
In Memoriams
Lesley Ann HUBBARD
Twelve years have passed since you fell asleep. You’re sadly missed every day. Our wonderful memories of you will never fade away. Husband John, Daughters Claire and Suzy and your Grandchildren x x
Roy MARLOW
Sending lots of love to our precious Banda, always so loving, caring and wise. Another year without you and we miss you every day, we love you so very much and always will. We have so many treasured memories of you and the happy times we shared which we look back on with a smile and so much love. You are always in our thoughts and have a very special place in our hearts where you will stay with us forever. With all our love now and for always, Lyndsey and Simon xxx
Donald Ivan SMITH
Passed away 18 years today. You left us beautiful memories, your love still our guide, although we cannot see you, you are always by our side. From Son Paul, Daughter Debra, Son-in-law Ian, Grandchildren Anna and Thomas and Great-Grandchild Jaxon x x x
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