of Wilbarston, former Headmaster of Montsaye School, Rothwell, passed away peacefully on 1st February 2026, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Libby, much loved dad of Tim and Rebecca, and greatly loved grandpa of Ollie, Lydia, Emma, Austin and Verity. Private Funeral. A celebration of Lawrie’s life to take place at All Saints’ Church, Wilbarston on Tuesday 24th February at 11.00am. All warmly welcome. Dress code optional. Wheelchair access. Parking available at the village hall. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for All Saints’ Church may be sent to J. Stamp & Sons, Funeral Directors of Market Harborough. Tel: 01858 462524.
Category: Funeral Notices
Funeral Notices
BIBBY – RACHEL
of Great Bowden, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on 30th January 2026, aged 47 years. Much loved wife of Guy, cherised mother of Freya and Floss, loving daughter of Sophie and the late Barry and dear sister of Claire and Alice. A celebration of Rachel’s life to take place at St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Great Bowden on Tuesday 24th February at 12.30pm. All enquiries to J. Stamp & Sons.
MACMILLAN – PAUL
peacefully passed away at home with his loving wife Pam by his side, after a long illness bravely borne on 31st January 2026, aged 85 years. Paul will be sadly missed, but much remembered by all his family and many friends. Funeral Service at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Thursday 19th February at 11.00am. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for Northamptonshire Health Charity (to benefit the Dialysis Unit at Kettering General Hospital) and Marie Curie may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Paul’s chosen charities, Northamptonshire Health Charity (to benefit the Dialysis Unit at Kettering General Hospital) and Marie Curie, visit this page at Memory Giving
KNEEN – JUDITH IRENE
formerly of Scunthorpe and Eastbourne, died at home on 9th January 2026, aged 70. She was the much-loved wife of Eddie, mother of Daniel and Martha, sister of David and grandmother to Clara and Elliot. A Service to Celebrate her life will be held at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday, 27th February at 2.30pm. Please dress as you wish. Donations rather than flowers to either the British Heart Foundation or Project Linus UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Judith’s chosen charities, the British Heart Foundation or Project Linus UK , visit this page Memory Giving.
HEWITT – JOHN THOMAS
of Countesthorpe, passed away peacefully on 26th January 2026, aged 92 years. Funeral Service at South Leicestershire Crematorium, Countesthorpe, on Monday 9th February at 3.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for RNLI may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to John’s chosen charity, RNLI, visit this page at Memory Giving
VOSS – JANE PATRICIA
of East Farndon, passed away at Kettering General Hospital on 18th January 2026. Beloved wife of Michael and much loved mother of Felicity. All welcome to the Celebration of Life & Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Monday 9th February at 1.30pm. Glamorous, smart, colourful attire welcome. Donations in lieu of flowers, for Cancer Research UK, may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Jane’s chosen charity, Cancer Research UK, visit this page at Memory Giving
WALLETT – ROGER
of Clipston, former Head Teacher at Billesdon Primary School, passed away peacefully at Peaker Park Care Village on 24th January 2026, aged 80 years. Loving husband of Ruth, father of Neil and James, and a grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Service at All Saints’ Church, Clipston on Thursday 12th February at 11.30am, followed by burial in the churchyard. No mourning clothes necessary. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Dementia Carers Count may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Roger’s chosen charity, Dementia Carers Count, visit this page at Memory Giving.
PALMER – ADAM LESLIE
of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully at home on 23rd January 2026, aged 70 years. Much loved husband of Jane, proud dad of Greg and Lydia and a devoted grandad of Noah, Harry and Hetty. A Service to Celebrate his life will be held at Great Glen Crematorium on Monday 16th February at 11.30am. Please dress as you wish. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for LOROS and Harborough Band may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Adam’s chosen charities, LOROS and Harborough Band, visit this page Memory Giving
BARRIE – IAIN
of Rushden, latterly Rothwell, passed away suddenly on 14th January 2026, aged 84 years. Loving husband of Jo, much loved dad of Jeanette and Neil, and a cherished grandad to Sophie and Aidan. Funeral Service at Holy Trinity Church, Rothwell on Wednesday 11th February at 1.00pm, followed by a private family burial. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Iain’s chosen charity, the British Heart Foundation, visit this page at Memory Giving
TAYLOR – JOSEPHINE ‘JOSE’
of Weston by Welland, passed away peacefully at Kettering General Hospital on 19th January 2026, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Geoffrey. Funeral Service at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Monday 9th February at 12.00 noon. No black clothing preferred. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for The Cinnamon Trust may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Jose’s chosen charity, The Cinnamon Trust, visit this page at Memory Giving.
TURNER – CHRISTINE MARGARET ‘CHRIS’
of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully at Coventry University Hospital on 13th January 2026, aged 83 years.
Much loved mother of Andrew Fraser and Robert Fraser, mother in law, grandmother and aunt.
Private Cremation. All enquires to J. Stamp & Sons.
WHITEHILL – MAXINE
passed away peacefully on 11th January 2026, aged 71 years. Loving wife of Billy, much-loved mum of Lee and Paul, and adored nanny to Jack, Olly, Emily, and Amelia. A Service to Celebrate her life will take place at Great Glen Crematorium on Thursday 5th February at 12.30pm. Black mourning clothes not required. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, to benefit the Intensive Care Unit may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Maxine’s chosen charity, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, to benefit the Intensive Care Unit, visit this page at Memory Giving
RISEBOROUGH – KEITH
of Kibworth Harcourt (former teacher at Robert Smyth School), passed away at home on 22nd January 2026, aged 76 years. A Service to Celebrate his life will be held at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday February 13th at 12.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for LOROS may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Keith’s chosen charity, LOROS, visit this page at Memory Giving.
COBBOLD – FRANCIS CHARLES ‘FRANK’
Passed away peacefully on 15th January 2026, aged 81 years. Husband of Helen, father of Lee, Sara and Jon and grandfather of Mark, Aaron and Liberty. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Tuesday 17th February at 11.30am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Dogs Trust, may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Frank’s chosen charity, Dogs Trust, visit this page at Memory Giving.
ALDERSON – SMITH – née WESTAWAY – JANET CROMAR
died on 17th January 2026, aged 83. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Funeral Service at All Saints’ Church, Clipston on Tuesday 10th February at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for LOROS may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Janet’s chosen charity, LOROS, visit this page at Memory Giving
WHATTON – ROLAND
passed away peacefully on 20th January 2026, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Rita, much loved father of Thelma and Janice and father-in-law of Trevor and the late Mark, devoted grandad of Stephanie, Nathan, Eleanor, Alexander and Naomi and great-grandad of Evie, brother of Peter and the late Edith, and close family member to Tom and Graeme. Funeral Service at Market Harborough Methodist Church on Thursday 12th February at 1.00pm. Please dress as you feel comfortable. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Action for Children and Christian Aid may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Roland’s chosen charities, Action for Children and Christian Aid, visit this page at Memory Giving
BURNAGE – GEORGE
of Desborough, passed away peacefully at Kettering General Hospital on 15th January 2026, aged 85 years. Much loved husband of the late Barbara, loving dad of Robert, Caroline and Richard, a dear grandad of Lauren, Alice, Jessica, Joshua and Rebecca and a great-granddad of Harvey, Ruben, Noah, Delilah, Poppy, Kit and Monty. Funeral Service at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Thursday 5th February at 11.00am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for British Heart Foundation may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to George’s chosen charity, British Heart Foundation, visit this page at Memory Giving
THOMPSON – REVEREND BRIAN
passed away peacefully at home in Kibworth on 16th January 2026, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Pat, father of Andrew, Mark and Lucy, a proud grandfather, great grandfather and honoured friend. Funeral Service at Stuart Court Chapel, Kibworth Beauchamp on Monday 2nd February at 2.00pm. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Christian Aid and British Heart Foundation may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Brian’s chosen charity, Christian Aid and British Heart Foundation, visit this page at Memory Giving.
CARR – DEREK MALCOLM
of Market Harborough, formerly Kingsthorpe, passed away at Kettering General Hospital on 13th January 2026, aged 78 years. Loved and remembered always by his heartbroken wife Judi. Funeral Service at St Dionysius’ Church, Market Harborough on Wednesday 4th February at 1.00pm, followed by committal at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering. Flowers, but not wreaths, welcome and may be sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
POPLE – WARWICK LANSBURY
of Kibworth, formerly Leicester, sadly passed away on 15th January 2026, aged 90 years. Loving husband of Carol, dearly loved dad of Vaughn and Adrian, father in law of Alison and devoted grandad of Abigail, Heather, Reuben, Max and Zoe.
Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Tuesday 3rd February at 2.30pm. No dress code. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Sightsavers UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Warwick’s chosen charity, Sightsavers UK, visit this page at Memory Giving
RHODES – SHAUNE
of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully at home on 15th January 2026, aged 74 years. Dear wife of Geoff, loving mother of Karen, Paul, Lynn and the late Neil, and a granny, grumps and great-granny. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Tuesday 3rd February at 1.30pm. No mourning clothes requested. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, for Air Ambulance may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Shaune’s chosen charity, Air Ambulance, visit this page at Memory Giving.
de VRIES – JAN TJAARD
passed away at home in Creaton, surrounded by his family on 11th January 2026, aged 88 years.
Beloved husband, father, and opa. Founder of Eurocontinental Ltd.
Private Cremation, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St Michael & All Angels Church, Creaton
on Monday 2nd February at 1.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Crisis may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Jan’s chosen charity, Crisis, visit this page at Memory Giving.
VYE – DOUGLAS ‘DOUG’
of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side, on 13th January 2026, aged 81 years. Loving husband of Wendy, devoted dad of Darran & Sue and Jason & Kate, and much loved grandpa of Jodie, Gemma, Lois, Sasha, Elsie and Heidi, and great-grandpa of Florence. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Tuesday 3rd February at 11.30am. Black mourning clothes not required. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for LOROS and Cancer Research UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Doug’s chosen charities, LOROS and Cancer Research UK, visit this page at Memory Giving.
COALES – BARBARA
of Middleton, passed away peacefully at Avery Park Care Home on 11th January 2026, aged 85 years. Beloved mum, granny and dear friend. Will be hugely missed forever. Funeral Service at Albert Munn Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Thursday 29th January at 12.30pm. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Barbara’s chosen charity, Cancer Research UK, visit this page at Memory Giving.
STOPS – PATRICIA ‘PAT’
of Slawston, passed away peacefully at home on 8th January 2026, aged 90 years . Wife of the late Michael, mother of Charles, George and Bruce, and grandmother of Jack, Adam, Tom and Polly. Funeral Service at All Saints’ Church, Slawston on Wednesday 4th February at 11.30am, followed by private burial in the churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for The Woodland Trust may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Pat’s chosen charity, The Woodland Trust, visit this page at Memory Giving.
MANN – HAROLD
of Kibworth Harcourt, passed away peacefully at Glenfield Hospital on 10th January 2026, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Sonia, loving father of Elaine and Alison, father-in-law of John and Bryan, a much loved grandad of Chris, Alistair, Elise and Billy, and great-granddad of Conor, Oliver, Alma and Calum. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 6th February at 12.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for LOROS may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Harold’s chosen charity, LOROS ( Leicester Organisation for the Relief Of Suffering), visit this page at Memory Giving.
ROBERTS – RON
passed away peacefully at Peaker Park Care Village on 1st January 2026, aged 93 3/4 years.
Beloved husband of the late Cis, much-loved partner of Pauline, cherished father of Ian and daughter-in-law Sue, devoted grandad of Ava. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 23rd January at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for LOROS may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Ron’s chosen charity, LOROS, visit this page at Memory Giving
BIRCH – MARK ANTONY
of Fleckney, passed away suddenly on 24th December 2025, aged 52. Much loved partner of Jane, cherished son of Alan and Beverley, adored brother of Wendy and Anna, wonderfully fun uncle to Dominic, Lottie, Archie, Ava, Jack, Wilfred and Rupert, loved nephew of Ali, John and Mark. A Funeral Service will be held at Great Glen Crematorium, on Wednesday 21st January at 11.30am. Family Flowers only. All enquiries to J. Stamp & Sons.
NORTH – PETER
of Market Harborough, sadly passed away on 2nd January 2026, aged 77 years. Loving husband of Beryl, much loved dad of Melanie, Angela and Jennine and treasured grandpa of Emily, Edward, Harriet, Jessica and Ella. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 23rd January at 1.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Dementia Harborough may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to
J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Peter’s chosen charity, Dementia Harborough, visit this page at Memory Giving.
CLITHEROW née MESSENGER – MOLLY
died peacefully on December 30th 2025 after 100 years, well lived. Loving Wife of the late Alan, beloved Mum of Christa and Alan, ‘Gran- Gran’ to Elizabeth, Kathryn, Emma, Laura, Sarah and Katie and ‘Great Gran – Gran’ to ten wonderful Great – Grandchildren. Funeral Service at St Dionysius’ Church, Market Harborough on Monday 19th January at 10.30am, followed by private family burial. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Motor Neurone Disease Association may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Molly’s chosen charity, the Motor Neurone Disease Association, visit this page at Memory Giving.
DICKENS – AUDREY AMELIA
of Arthingworth, passed away at Cransley Hospice on 27th December 2025, aged 71 years. Devoted wife of the late Peter and a much loved sister of Mike. She will be missed by all of her family. A Service to Celebrate her life will be held at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Wednesday 28th January at 1.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cransley Hospice, may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Audrey’s chosen charity, Cransley Hospice, visit this page at Memory Giving.
RUSH – SHARRON
of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully at Kettering General Hospital on 3rd January 2026, aged 76 years. A much loved daughter, sister and auntie. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Thursday 22nd January at 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for RSPCA may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Sharron’s chosen charity, RSPCA, visit this page at Memory Giving.
WILLIAMS – ALAN
of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully on 2nd January 2026, aged 94 years. Beloved husband of the late Marie, father of Neil and David, father-in-law of Karen and Joanne, grandfather and great-grandfather, and brother of the late Wendy. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Monday 26th January at 12.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Alan’s chosen charity, Cancer Research UK, visit this page at Memory Giving.
GARDNER – MARIAN GRACE
formerly of Welford, died peacefully at Cynthia Spencer Hospice on 24th December 2025, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Philip, mother of Janet, Sarah and David, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Service at St. Mary the Virgin, Welford on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 1.45pm, followed by cremation at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cynthia Spencer Hospice may be sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
LEVER – PATRICK ‘PAT’
of Market Harborough, formerly Ashley, passed away peacefully on 25th December 2025, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Gloria, much loved dad of Paula and Keith, and a dear grandad of James and Elaine. Funeral Service at Counties Crematorium, Northampton on Tuesday 20th January at 11.30am. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Kidney Cancer UK and Cancer Research UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Pat’s chosen charities, Kidney Cancer UK and Cancer Research UK, visit this page at Memory Giving.
McCABE – JOAN
of Market Harborough, passed away on 29th December 2025 aged 100 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim, loving mother of David, Brian, Sheila and Paul and a much loved Nana + Gmac to six grandchildren and Mac + Great-Grandma to 12 great grandchildren. Joan will be received into Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, Market Harborough on Tuesday 20th January at 6.00pm. She will be celebrated at a Requiem mass on Wednesday 21st January at 11.00am. Committal ceremony will be at Great Glen Crematorium at 3.30pm. No mourning clothes please and we welcome wearing a splash of colour. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation and VASL (Voluntary Action South Leicestershire) may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Joan’s chosen charities, VASL and British Heart Foundation, visit this page at Memory Giving
STUBBS – CHRISTOPHER ‘CHRIS’
of Gretton, formerly of Cranoe, Welham, Medbourne, and Stoke Albany, died peacefully on Christmas Eve after a short illness, aged 68 years. Dearly loved husband of Fran, father of Simon and step father of Steven and Richard, grangrad to Peter and Rosie, son of Diane and the late Gilford. A Funeral Service to Celebrate his Life will be held, at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Friday 30th January at 1.00pm. Family Flowers only. Donations, if desired, for The Addington Fund (a UK farming charity), may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Chris’s chosen charity, The Addington Fund (a UK farming charity), visit this page at Memory Giving.
KILBOURN née Tyler – PHYLLIS ‘WENDY’
died peacefully on 3rd December 2025, aged 91years 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 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 Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.
To donate to Wendy’s chosen charities, RNLI and Parkinsons UK, visit this page at Memory Giving
