This weeks Leicester Mercury death notices include 22 tributes honoring family and friends. A 96 year old great grandmother is among them.
Some tributes honor people who died after illnesses. The names are listed in alphabetical order.
Josephine Atterbury, called Josie, died on January 27, 2025, at 83. A beloved mother to Ian, Phillip, and Michael, Josie was also a cherished nanna. She is now with her husband, Cyril. The funeral is February 24 at 3:00 PM at South Leicester Crematorium. People can send flowers or donate to Cancer Research UK, with funeral directors A.J. Adkinson and Son.
John Bailey passed away at age 93 on January 30, 2025, at Graysford Hall Care Home. His funeral is February 17 at 1:30 PM at Gilroes Crematorium. Donations are preferred to Alzheimer’s Society, British Heart Foundation, Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team, or the Youth Sports Trust.
Maureen Belcher (Brewin) died peacefully at Glenfield Hospital on January 31, 2025. She is survived by her daughters Wendy and Julie, sons-in-law Tom and Dave, and grandchildren Tom, Jess, and Clara. The funeral is February 24 at 1:00 PM at St Margaret’s Church, followed by a committal at Gilroes Crematorium. Donations can go to the church or Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Jacqueline Berwick died at Leicester Royal Infirmary on January 28, 2025, at 79. She leaves behind her loving husband Terry, her mum Donna, grandchildren Kyle, Aaron, and Tameeka, and great-grandchild Amaya. The funeral is March 11 at 12:00 noon at South Leicestershire Memorial Park. The family requests no flowers, but donations can go to The Salvation Army.
John Robin Blankley passed away on January 18, 2025, at 78 years old, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his children Paul, Angela, and Christopher, his grandchildren Marlon, Amy, Nicole, and Lewis, and eight siblings. The funeral is March 5 at 3:00 PM at South Leicester Crematorium. Donations to the Royal Voluntary Service are welcomed.
Lonnie Ivory Calhoun died February 7, 2025, at 92 years old. He is survived by his children Lonnie, Ajmal, Gail, Treena, and Warren. Many people will miss him. His funeral is February 21 at 4:00 PM at Gilroes Crematorium. People can send flowers, or donations can go to Macmillan Cancer Support.
David George Cooke, known as Dave, passed away at Leicester Royal Infirmary on February 1, 2025, at 77. The funeral is February 25 at 1:30 PM at Gilroes Crematorium. They ask for no flowers. Donations can go to Rainbows Childrens Hospice or LOROS Hospice.
Amelia Dunning (neé Provan) passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, aged 94. She was preceded in death by her late husband, James Maurice. She is survived by her children Carolyn, Robert, Lois, and Ian. A service will be held March 4 at 12 noon at St Cuthbert’s Church. People can send flowers or donate to WaterAid UK.
Christine Errington, from Kings Norton, died peacefully on February 10, 2025, at 92 years old. She was preceded in death by her late husband Stuart and her late sister Judy. She is survived by her sisters Cynthia, Barbara, and Johanna. The funeral is March 4 at 11:00 AM at St John the Baptist, followed by burial at Kings Norton Churchyard. Donations to the RSPCA are welcome.
Doreen Haines, of Enderby, passed away peacefully at Leicester Royal Infirmary on January 27, 2025, at 84 years old. She is survived by her children Tina, John, Joanne, and Paul, and was a beloved nan and great-nan. The service is February 26, 2025, at 12 PM at South Leicester Crematorium. Donations can go to Rainbows or the PDSA.
Alexander Henry Hammond, called Alec, died at home on January 4, 2025, at 95 years old. He was the beloved husband of Vera. Many people loved and missed him. Donations can go to Cancer Research UK. The funeral is March 14, 2025, at 3 PM at South Leicestershire Memorial Park.
John Sidney Hayden passed away at home on January 25, 2025, at 80 years old. His family and friends will miss him. The funeral is February 27 at 12:30 PM at Gilroes Chapel, followed by burial at Birstall Cemetery at 1:30 PM. A wake will be held at Rothley Court Hotel. Donations can go to The Rivers Trust.
Sadie Herbert (Nee Checkley) passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, aged 98. She was a dearly loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her whole family loved her. Sadie’s funeral will be March 13 at 1:30 p.m. at Loughborough Crematorium. Donations can go to Help for Heroes.
Peter Anthony Hughes, called Pete, passed away suddenly on February 4, 2025, at 83 years old. He is survived by his loving wife Bridget, his daughters Karen and Claire, and his granddaughters Lauren, Amelia, Rachel, and Jenny. The funeral is March 13 at 1 PM at Countesthorpe Crematorium. Donations can go to the Salvation Army and the RSPCA.
Pauline June Impey sadly passed away on February 13 at Leicester Royal Infirmary at 94 years old. She was preceded in death by her late husband John. She is survived by her loving sons Phil and Lee, her granddaughter Cerie, her daughter-in-law Bonnie, and her grandson-in-law Rob. The funeral service is March 4 at 10 AM at South Leicestershire Crematorium. Donations can go to Leicester Animal Rescue.
Stephen Lisemore, called Steve, passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2025, at 68 years old. He is survived by his loving wife Susan, his devoted kids Jen and Jack, his sisters Rita, Sandra, and Elaine, and his grandkids Scarlett, Freya, Ariella, Roman, Isaac, and Jacob. The funeral is February 27 at 10:00 AM at Gilroes Crematorium. Donations can go to Loros.
Richard Griffiths Lowe, known as Dick, passed away at home on February 4, 2025, at 92 years old. He is with Joyce, his beloved wife. Jessica, Hannah, and Edward were his children. Emily, Billy, Riley, Miranda, Kelten, Catherine, Susannah, and Rebecca were his grandkids. The funeral is February 26 at 2:00 PM at All Saints Church, followed by interment in the cemetery. Donations can go to Bradgate Park Trust or the British Heart Foundation.
Dendre Elizabeth Marriott passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, at Lingdale Lodge Care Home at 96 years old. She is survived by her children Roger and Linda, her children-in-law Sue and Chris, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dendre is now with her husband, Phil. The funeral is March 10, 2025, at 11:30 AM at Loughborough Crematorium. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society are welcome.
Glenys June Odams passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, at 92 years old. She was preceded in death by her late husband Tony. She is survived by her children Sally, Helen, and Tim, and her grandkids Matt, Stu, Kate, Ellie, Maddy, and Georgie, and her great-grandchild Thea. The funeral will be March 14 at 12 noon at South Leicestershire Memorial Park.
Keith Pilsworth, of Broughton Astley, died peacefully at Enderby Grange, aged 95. He is survived by his loving son Simon, and was preceded in death by his late wife Betty and his brother Terry. The funeral service is March 28 at 10 AM at South Leicestershire Crematorium. Donations to Dementia UK will be kindly appreciated.
Dennis Albert Salisbury passed away peacefully at Leicester Royal Infirmary, aged 98. He was the husband of Betty for 68 years. He is survived by his sons Brian and Michael, his daughter-in-law Rima, his grandson John, and his stepsisters Brenda and Eileen. The funeral will be March 7 at 10:30am at All Souls Chapel, Loughborough Crematorium. Donations can go to The British Heart Foundation.
Diana Kay Tiernan (nee Ferguson) passed peacefully on January 22, 2025, at Graysford Hall Care Home, at 77 years old. Her family greatly misses her. A service celebrating Diana’s life will be held on February 26, 2025, at 11:30am at All Saints Church, Hoby. A wake follows at Hoby Village Hall. Donations can be made payable to Dementia UK.