Rod Lawrence ‘lived a full and varied life, filled with warmth, humour, and dedication to those he loved’
Rod Lawrence passed away peacefully at home
Touching tributes have been paid to those who have passed away recently.
Below are this week’s funeral notices from the Leicester Mercury, which include 79-year-old Rod Lawrence who passed away earlier this month after a life “filled with warmth, humour, and dedication to those he loved”.
In a tribute, his family said he was a “true family man” with a varied life including time as a car mechanic, working in hosiery and driving dumper trucks. He was later a salesman with Potters Carpets.
Each week we pay tribute to the loved ones remembered in our area with a funeral notice and online tribute page. To read the latest announcements and add tributes to those from our area who have passed away, or to create a funeral notice yourself, click here . Alternatively, you can create a notice by calling our team on 01482 908084.
Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
aged 91 years. Sadly passed away at the Leicester General Hospital on Thursday 30th April 2026. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A Funeral service to be held at South Leicestershire Crematorium on Thursday 4th June at 1:00 pm. Donations can be made in Patricia’s memory to Alzheimer’s Society on the day. All enquires to Central Co-op Funeral, 12B Tournament Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8FP Tel 0116 2322373 [email protected]
Of Narborough. Passed away at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. on Tuesday 5th May 2026 aged 77 years. A much loved Husband, Father and Grandfather. Paul will be missed by all who knew him. Paul’s service will take place at All Saints Church, Narborough on Friday 5th June 2026 at 11am, Followed by a burial at Narborough Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations can be made in lieu to Cancer Research UK and sent c/o Richard Ward Funeral Services 2B Cross Street Enderby Leicestershire LE19 4NJ Tel: 0116 286 6858 E: [email protected]
Jozef passed away at home on 12th May 2026. A devoted husband to the late Barbara, loving Father to Alicia, Edward and Joanna. Grandfather to Alex, Michael and Kathryn. A funeral service will be held at The Polish Community Church, on 10th June 2026 at 13:00. Followed by a commital service at Great Glen Crematorium at 14:30. All enquiries to Central Coop Funeral. 66 The Parade, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5BF. Tel: 0116 2710568
(Rod) Rodney Malvern Lawrence, lovingly known as Rod, passed away peacefully at home on 11th May 2026, aged 79, with his family by his side after a short illness. Born on 2nd October 1946, Rod lived a full and varied life, filled with warmth, humour, and dedication to those he loved. A much-loved and devoted husband to Christine, cherished dad to Julie, Michelle and Tina, and a proud granddad and great-granddad. Rod was a true family man who treasured time spent with his loved ones and friends. Rod had a wide and interesting working life, including roles as a car mechanic, working in hosiery, driving dumper trucks on Jelson sites, and later as a salesman with Potters Carpets, where he truly thrived. He had a natural gift for conversation and found great satisfaction in helping people. In his leisure time, Rod enjoyed following snooker and travelled widely, taking many memorable cruises, particularly around the Canary Islands and the Norwegian fjords. A service to celebrate Rod’s life will be held on Friday 5th June at 12:30pm at Loughborough Crematorium. All are welcome to attend and honour his memory. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the RNLI. Rod will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
(Day) It is with great sadness to announce the passing of our lovely Mum Carol. Carol passed away at Loughborough Hospital on Monday the 18th May 2026. A wonderful Mother to Jon and Christopher. Jon and Christopher would like to thank Loughborough Hospital for caring so much for Carol. A Celebration of her life will be held on Monday 15th June at 1.15pm at Loughborough Crematorium in the Chapel. For Carol’s final journey her wishes were to be taken by Horse and Carriage on to Sileby Cemetery for Burial. Everyone is welcome to attend. Donations if desired in Memory of Carol is for Rainbows Hospice and Ward 27 at Leicester Royal Infirmary. Flowers welcome. Ginns and Gutteridge Funeral Directors Sileby 97 Swan Street Sileby LE12 7NN
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 13th May 2026, aged 85 years. Devoted Husband to the late Sylvia. Beloved Dad to Ashley & Russell, cherished Brother to Anthony, adored Father-in-Law, Grandpa, GG and Uncle. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to take place at St. Catherine’s Church, Burbage on Thursday 18th June at 11:00am, followed by the Committal in Burbage Cemetery. No donations by request, but floral tributes are welcome and may be sent c/o G.Seller Independent Funeral Directors 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, LE10 1RH Tel: 01455 637457
David Sydenham of Woodhouse Eaves passed away peacefully at home on Friday 22nd May aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Heather, loving father of Fiona, Catriona and Christopher, and grandfather to Hector, Hayden, Isadora, Poppy and Florence. David was an engineer and founded local business CMS Cepcor, of which he was Chairman at the time of his death. David’s memorial service is to be held at St Paul’s Church, Woodhouse Eaves on Monday 8th June at 2pm. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of David are welcomed with cheques made payable to Rainbows or LOROS may be sent via G. Gamble & Sons (Quorn) Ltd 101A Meeting Street, Quorn, Leics. LE12 8AQ Tel: 01509 415415
of Newbold Verdon. Passed away peacefully on Monday, 11th May 2026 aged 97 years. Beloved husband of the late Eileen, father to Melvyn, Robert, Geraldine and Jennifer, father-in-law, Grandad and Great Grandad. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. David’s funeral service will take place at St James Church, Newbold Verdon, on Friday 5th June 2026 at 3pm. Family flowers only please. Any donations in lieu of flowers may be made in memory of David. These can be made online here: www.gseller.co.uk/obituaries and will be forwarded onto a charity of the family’s choosing.
of Uppingham, formerly of Newbold Verdon passed away peacefully at Kettering General Hospital on 12th May 2026, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Hazel, loving father to Robert, Simon and the late Richard and a much-loved grandpa to Elizabeth and Daniel. A graveside service will be held at the Uppingham Leicester Road Cemetery on Monday 1st June 2026 at 2.45pm. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society. These can be made online via www.emdormanfunerals.co.uk or sent directly to E M Dorman Funeral Directors, Beechcroft, 69 High Street East, Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9PY. Tel: 01572 823976
Beloved husband of the late Sheila and loving father of Neil & Fiona. Peacefully passed away on Wednesday 6th May 2026, aged 89 years. Funeral service and cremation will take place at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 5th June at 12.30pm, all welcome. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation 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
(Gerry) Of Bushby. Reunited with his late wife Heather, devoted dad to Amanda & James and much loved grandpa to Oliver, Josh & Jayden. There will be a private family funeral. Donations are being raised in memory of Gerry, which can be made online at www.gseller.co.uk/obituaries All enquiries to G. Seller Independent Funeral Directors, 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, LE10 1RH. Tel: 01455 637457
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.
