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BENNETT - Thomas (Tom) Bennett of Stanley Road, Hinckley, beloved husband of Bett, dearest father of Janice and loving grandfather of Caroline died suddenly at home on Sunday 25th February, aged 72. For details of funeral arrangements please contact McCartneys Funeral Directors, Coventry Road, Hinckley. Tel: 637138.
BENNETT - Thomas. Dearest Tom, I’m so sad our life together has come to an end, I’ll always love you and miss you deeply. Bett.
BENNETT - Thomas. A wonderful, loving father who always gave encouragement, care, support and understanding. You will be very sadly missed. All my love, Janice.
BENNETT - Thomas. I miss you Grandad, Big hugs and kisses to heaven. Your little princess Caroline. COLEY - Elsie of Earl Shilton who passed away peacefully on the 17th December 2000, aged 92 years. A Service of Thanksgiving for Elsie will take place at Earl Shilton United Reformed Church on Saturday 17th March at 11am. All enquiries to G. Seller Co. Ltd; Funeral Directors, 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley. Tel: (01455) 637457.
COOPER - Phyllis May passed away in The Victoria Hospital, Blackpool on 21st February, aged 90. DEWIS - Edith of Dadlington, loving wife of the late George and devoted mother of the late Graham passed away peacefully at Livesey Lodge on 23rd February 2001, aged 90 years. Funeral service Dadlington Parish Church on Friday 2nd March at 10.30am, followed by interment at Stoke Golding Cemetery. All flowers to and funeral from G. Seller Co. Ltd; Funeral Directors, 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, Leicestershire. Tel: 637457.
DUSSON - Dorothy Beryl of Earl Shilton, beloved wife of the late Ted and a much loved mum and grandma passed away at home on Sunday 25th February 2001. The funeral service and cremation will take place at The Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton at 11am on Friday 2nd March. Family flowers only by request but donations, if so desired, for The Oncology Unit at Leicester Royal Infirmary or Macmillan Cancer Relief may be sent c/o Co-operative Funeral Service, Kings Walk, Earl Shilton. Tel: (01455) 844400.
HUGHES - Tom, formerly of Hinckley, passed away at Burton Hospital, Skegness, Monday 19th Feb., aged 79. Sadly missed by wife Christine, children Tony, David, Wayne and Carol and all grandchildren.
KELLY - William John, on 26th February in Hinckley and District Hospital, aged 93 years. Husband of Rachel, father of Elinor, Hugh, Tom, Mary, Bushy, Maggie, Matt and the late Ian, grandfather of Thomas, Helen, Tess, Neil and Emily. Formerly Superintendent of Police in Hinckley, 1951 to 1967 and County Councillor for De Montfort and Trinity Ward, 1970 to 1974. Funeral Mass at St Peter’s Catholic Church on Monday 5th March at 11am. No flowers by request please. Donations, if so desired, for CHAS (Catholic Housing Aid Society) c/o G. Seller Co. Ltd. All enquiries to G. Seller Co. Ltd; Funeral Directors, 75 Upper Bond St; Hinckley. Tel: 637457.
LAVENDER - Iris Irene of Dares Walk, Hinckley passed away peacefully, 21st February 2001, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of Joseph, loving mum of Pat and Geoff, much loved gran of Tracey, Garry and Elaine. The funeral service took place at Hinckley Cemetery Chapel on Wednesday 28th February and was followed by interment in the cemetery.
MORRIS - Herbert of Castlemaine Drive, Hinckley died at the George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton on 25th February 2001, aged 88 years. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, for British Red Cross c/o G. Seller Co. Ltd. All enquiries to G. Seller Co. Ltd; Funeral Directors, 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley. Tel: 637457.
OLIVER - William (Bill) of Sketchley Road, Burbage passed away peacefully at home on 15th February 2001, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Betty, dear father of Karen, Jaine and Robin, a special and much loved grandad. The funeral took place at The Heart of England Crematorium on 23rd February. Any donations of remembrance to Marie Curie Cancer Care c/o McCartneys Funeral Directors, Coventry Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire.
SUMMERS - Roger George of Dallington House, Narborough passed away peacefully on Friday 23rd February 2001, aged 57. Brother to the late Clifford John. He will be deeply and sadly missed by all his family and friends. His funeral service will take place on Thursday 1st March at The Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton at 3.30pm. Family flowers only with donations in lieu for Millfield Day Centre c/o McCartneys Funeral Service, 47 Coventry Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0JR. Telephone: (01455) 637138.
SUMMERS - Roger, a very special nephew to Dennis and Mavis, Nora and Madge, cousin to Susan, Lynne and Richard. Open the gates of heaven Lord, our Roger’s on his way, strike up his favourite brass bands, lay him in the arms of his mum. Sleep peacefully now Roger. Special thanks to staff at Dallington House for their love and care of Roger.
TAYLOR - Arthur Dennis of Burbage passed away peacefully at the Leicester General Hospital on Monday 26th February 2001, aged 70. An everloving husband of Elizabeth who will be deeply and sadly missed by all his family and friends. His funeral service will take place at The Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton on Monday 5th March at 11am. Cut flowers only or donations in lieu for Macmillan Nurses c/o McCartneys Funeral Service, 47 Coventry Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0JR. Telephone: (01455) 637138.
TAYLOR - Charles, late of Kirby Grange, Botcheston, ex-postman from Hinckley. Charlie’s funeral will take place on Monday 5th March, 12 noon at Gilroes Crematorium. No black clothes to be worn at Charlie’s and Elsie’s request. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to LOROS and all enquiries c/o Co-operative Funeral Service, Kings Walk, Earl Shilton, LE9 7NJ. Tel: (01455) 844400.
WILLS - Catherine of Hinckley passed away peacefully in the George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton on 22nd February 2001, aged 95 years. Loving mother of Bryan, Marlene and Ernest. Her funeral service will take place at The Great Meeting Church, Hinckley on Thursday 1st March at 12.45pm, followed by cremation. Flowers and further enquiries to McCartneys Funeral Service, 47 Coventry Road, Hinckley. Tel: (01455) 637138.
WRIGHT - Albert Edward of Lutterworth Road, Burbage passed away peacefully in hospital, 25th February 2001, aged 85 years. Devoted husband of Rose, dearly loved dad of Marita, Joyce, Patricia and Albert, a loving grandad and great-grandad. The funeral service will take place at St Catherine’s Parish Church, Burbage on Friday 2nd March at 2pm, followed by interment at Burbage Cemetery. All flowers and enquiries to G. Seller Co. Ltd; Funeral Directors, 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley. Tel: 637457.
AUCOTT - Wilfred Ernest of Stoke Golding, loving husband of Lucy, much loved dad of Rachel and husband Gary, and dearly loved grandad of Luke and Ruth passed away peacefully at Leicester Royal Infirmary on Monday 19th March, aged 80 years. The funeral service will take place at St Margaret’s Church, Stoke Golding on Friday 23rd March at 10.30am, followed by interment in Stoke Golding Cemetery. No flowers please, donations in lieu for St Dunstan’s (War Blind) may be sent c/o McCartneys Funeral Service, 47 Coventry Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0JR. Telephone: (01455) 637138 or to Lucy.
BELCHER - Dorothy of Coventry Road, Burbage passed away suddenly but peacefully at home, 17th March 2001, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Len, dearly loved mum of Stephen and Sarah, Carol and Michael, much loved grandmother of Samantha, Oliver, Georgia, Kelly and Nina. The funeral service will take place at The Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton on Wednesday 28th March at 11am. After the service you are welcome to join the family at 84 Mount Road, Hinckley. All flowers and enquiries to G. Seller Co. Ltd; Funeral Directors, 75 Upper Bond St, Hinckley. Tel: 637457.
DAWSON - George Joseph of Earl Shilton. Beloved husband of Betty, much loved father of Frank, Sue and John and a dear grandfather passed away in hospital on Saturday 17th March 2001, aged 73 years. The funeral service and cremation will take place at The Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton at 12 noon on Tuesday 27th March. Family flowers only by request, but donations, if so desired, for The National Asthma Campaign may be sent c/o Co-operative Funeral Service, Kings Walk, Earl Shilton. 844400.
FOSTER - Connie, late of Ibstock and Charnwood Park Residential Home, Barwell died on 18th March 2001, aged 90, after a long illness bravely borne. Loving sister to Horace, Joyce and the late Ida and sister-in-law Marion, also auntie to Margaret and Granville who have been so good to her through the years, and aunt to Susan, Kevin, Katrina and Marlene. Funeral service Friday 11am, 23rd March 2001, Loughborough Crematorium. Flowers, or donations to be made payable to RSPB c/o and enquiries to A. C. James & Son Funeral Directors, 9 Biddulph Street, Leicester, LE2 1BH. Tel: 0116) 254 2900. May the birds that you loved so much lead you to a peaceful place in God’s Garden.
FOWLER - Hilda of Burbage passed away peacefully in hospital 15th March 2001, aged 88 years. Dearly loved mum of Elaine and David, Graham and Annette, Chris and John, Mike and Anne (SA) and a loving grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service will take place at St Catherine’s Parish Church, Burbage on Friday 23rd March at 12.45pm and will be followed by cremation at The Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton. Family flowers only, donations, if so desired, for St Catherine’s Parish Church, Burbage c/o G. Seller Co. Ltd. All enquiries to G. Seller Co. Ltd; Funeral Directors, 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley. Tel: (01455) 637457.
HEATH - Ronald Harry passed away suddenly on 15th March, aged 73 years at the Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. Much loved husband of Beryl, loving father and father-in-law of Bryan, Karen, Cheryl and Richard, grandad to Lucy, Marc and Thomas. The funeral will take place on Friday 23rd March at The Great Meeting Unitarian Chapel, Stockwell Head at 1pm, followed by interment at Hinckley Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations to International Myeloma Foundation c/o G. Seller Co. Ltd; 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley. Tel: (01455) 637457.
