FUNERAL NOTICES

ALLBRIGHT – SHIRLEY

of Market Harborough, passed away on 18th July 2026, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter, much loved mum of Simon and Alexa, mother in law of Gill and Guy, loving grandma of Lizzy, Will, Jonny and Will, great grandma of Ada and a dear sister of Richard and the late Paul and Diane and sister in law of Stella. Private burial followed by a joyous Service of Thanksgiving at St Nicholas Church, Little Bowden on Friday 21st August at 2.30pm. Please wear a splash of colour. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for RNLI and Cancer Research UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

Donations, if desired, for RNLI and Cancer Research UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J Stamp & Sons.

BARKER – JAMES HAROLD ‘JIM’

passed away on 2nd August 2026, aged 95 years. Beloved husband of the late Nancy Elizabeth; much loved partner of Joan. Loving father of Peter and the late Dianne, father-in-law of Caroline, grandfather of Edward, Annabelle & Eloise and great-grandfather of Matilda, Victoria (Tori), Ralph and Felix. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Thursday 27th August at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Macmillan Cancer Support may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Jim’s chosen charity, Macmillan Cancer Support, visit this page at Memory Giving

BARRIE – JOSEPHINE

of Rothwell, formerly Rushden, passed away peacefully at her home on 3rd July 2026, aged 82 years. Loving wife of the late Iain, much loved mum of Jeanette and Neil, mother-in-law of David, cherished nan to Aidan and Sophie, and best friend to Sheila. Funeral Service at Holy Trinity Church, Rothwell on Monday 27th July at 11.00am, followed by burial in the cemetery. Please feel free to wear colourful clothing. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Josephine’s chosen charity, Cancer Research UK, visit this page at Memory Giving

BELL – JOY

of Kibworth, passed away peacefully on 20th July 2026, aged 99 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Tony, and much loved mother and grandmother. Funeral Service at St. Wilfrid’s Church, Kibworth on Thursday 20th August at 11.30am. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for St Wilfrid’s Church may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Joy’s chosen charity, St. Wilfrid’s Church, visit this page at Memory Giving.

BOWERS – CAROL ANN

of Billesdon, sadly passed away on 5th July 2026. Loving wife of Charles, and a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Service at St John the Baptist Church, Billesdon on Friday 24th July at 10.30am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Leicester Animal Rescue (to benefit the Fairwinds Shelter) may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Carol’s chosen charity, Leicester Animal Rescue (to benefit the Fairwinds Shelter), visit this page at Memory Giving

BRACKLEY – CLIFF

of Great Oxendon, passed away peacefully at Kibworth Knoll Care Home on 4th August 2026, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Jan and a much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Monday 24th August at 1.30pm. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Dementia UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Cliff’s chosen charity, Dementia UK, visit this page at Memory Giving

BURKE née WOODHOUSE – DAWN

of Market Harborough, sadly passed away on 23rd July 2026, aged 70 years. A loving mum, nan and nanna. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Monday 10th August at 1.30pm. 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 Dawn’s chosen charity, Cransley Hospice, visit this page at Memory Giving

BUTLIN – ROBERT GORDON ‘BOB’

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully at home on 6th August 2026, aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Angela, much loved father of Sarah, Catherine and David, and devoted grandad of Jude, Nathaniel, Evangeline, Bertie and Lucy. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Wednesday 26th August at 12.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Parkinson’s UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Bob’s chosen charity, Parkinson’s UK, visit this page at Memory Giving

CLARK – GLENNYS

of Towcester, formerly Husbands Bosworth and Welford. Passed away at Northampton General Hospital on 24th June 2026, aged 82 years. Much loved wife of the late Harold and loving mum of Andrea & Jonathan. Private graveside service at Welford Churchyard extension. Family flowers only.

COLE – JEANETTE FLORENCE ‘NETTIE’

of Desborough, formerly Great Bowden, sadly passed away on 9th August 2026, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of John, much loved mum of Andy, Kate, Sarah and Victoria, mother-in-law of Polly, Garry, Guy and Ben, cherished nan of Lucy, Emily, Olivia, Sam, Jim, Wills, Eleanor, Harriet, Harry and Amelia, great nan of Joe, Ruby, Frankie, Nellie and Arthur. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Wednesday 19th August at 2.30pm. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Foundation for Liver Research may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Jeanette’s chosen charity, Foundation for Liver Research, visit this page at Memory Giving

DAVIES – ANTHONY JAMES ‘TONY’

of Welford, sadly passed away on 11th July 2026, aged 90 years. Loving husband of Michelina, much loved dad of Gisella and Alan, and devoted grandad of Grace, Leandro, Hannah and Paola. Private cremation. A Service of Thanksgiving to be held at St Mary the Virgin, Welford on Friday 7th August at 1.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Tony’s chosen charity, British Heart Foundation, visit this page at Memory Giving

DAVIES – JANE

of Glooston, passed away peacefully at The Lodge Care Home, Thurnby on 17th July 2026, aged 93 years. A dear mother and grandmother, an accomplished horse woman and community spirited volunteer who will be greatly missed. Funeral Service at St John the Baptist Church, Glooston on Monday 10th August at 12.00 noon, followed by burial. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for LOROS and St John the Baptist Church, Glooston may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Janes’s chosen charities, LOROS and St John the Baptist Church, Glooston, visit this page at Memory Giving.

DI CICCO- DOMENICO “DOM”

Of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully at home in his garden on 11th July 2026, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of his late wife Valentina, and a much-loved dad, nonno, brother and uncle. Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, Market Harborough, on Wednesday, 29th July at 10:30am, followed by burial at Market Harborough Cemetery.

If you would like to donate in Domenico’s memory, please use this JustGiving link: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/domenicodicicco Donations will support the neurosurgical department that cared for Domenico during his childhood.

For any questions regarding the funeral, please contact J. Stamp & Sons.

DUFFIN – BRIAN

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully on 19th July 2026, aged 91 years. Much loved husband, father and grandfather. A service to celebrate his life will be held at Great Glen Crematorium on Tuesday 11th August at 1.30pm. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Diabetes UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Brian’s chosen charity, Diabetes UK, visit this page Memory Giving

FOXON – SHIRLEY

of Medbourne, passed away peacefully amongst family on 24th June 2026. A Service to Celebrate her life will be held at Albert Munn Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Tuesday 21st July at 1.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Salvation Army and Dogs Trust may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Shirley’s chosen charities, Salvation Army and Dogs Trust, visit this page at Memory Giving

GARFOOT – BARRY

of Kibworth, sadly passed away suddenly on the 15th July 2026, aged 68 years. Loving father of Jack and Tom. Funeral Service will be held at St Wilfrid’s Church, Kibworth on 24th August at 11.00am, private burial to follow. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Barry’s chosen charity, British Heart Foundation, visit this page at Memory Giving

GOODE – JEAN

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully at Peaker Park Care Village on 14th July 2026, aged 98 years. A much loved sister of the late Dennis, a dear aunt of Alan & Yvonne, Roy & Charlotte, Richard, David and Samantha, who will be greatly missed. Funeral Service at Albert Munn Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Wednesday 12th August at 11.30am. 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 Jean’s chosen charity, British Heart Foundation, visit this page at Memory Giving.

GREEN – JOHN

Beloved husband of Rosemary ‘Mose’, died peacefully on 24th July 2026, aged 86 years. A dear brother-in-law to Eileen and Rodney, much loved uncle to Clare, Lucy and Ben and his great nieces and nephew. Funeral Service to be held at Great Glen Crematorium on Tuesday 18th August at 11.30am. Please wear whatever you feel most comfortable in. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons

To donate to John’s chosen charities, British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK, visit this page at Memory Giving

HAMMOND – JOHN DESMOND

Solicitor of Leicester, died on 2nd July 2026, aged 91 years. Funeral enquiries to J. Stamp & Sons. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for Air Ambulance and British Red Cross may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.


To donate to John’s chosen charities, Air Ambulance and British Red Cross, visit this page at Memory Giving.

HERBERT – ADAM GODWIN ALEXANDER

suddenly passed away on 28th June 2026, aged 54 years. Husband and father. Dearly missed by family and friends. Funeral Service at St Luke’s Church, Laughton, Leicestershire on Wednesday 5th August at 2.00pm. All enquiries to J. Stamp & Sons.

HERITAGE – JANE CECELIA


of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully on 9th July 2026, aged 81years. Beloved wife of John, loving mother of Sheila & Peter and a proud grandma of Elizabeth and Roxy. Funeral Service at St Dionysius Church, Market Harborough on Friday 31st July at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Bower House may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Jane’s chosen charity, Bower House, visit this page at Memory Giving

HOWES née COX – NITA

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Scalford Court Care Home on 13th July 2026, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Graham, much loved mum of Steven, Kim and Tracy and a proud nan, great-nan and great-great- nan who will be fondly missed. Funeral Service at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Thursday 30th July at 2.00pm. No black clothing please, bright colours preferred. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to benefit the residents of Scalford Court Care Home, may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Nita’s chosen charity, Scalford Court Care Home – Resident’s Comfort Fund, visit this page at Memory Giving.

HOWKINS – IAN

of Desborough, passed away peacefully on 8th July 2026, aged 88 years. Loving husband of the late Georgina, much loved dad of Steven, Suzanne and Stuart, grandad of Callum, Lauren, Abigail, Aaron, Corey, Finley, Sonny and Ellie, and great-grandad of Ivy. He will be sadly missed. Funeral Service at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Monday 3rd August at 2.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Air Ambulance may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Ian’s chosen charity, Air Ambulance, visit this page at Memory Giving.

INGRAM – GEORGE


of Market Harborough, died peacefully at home on 8th July 2026, aged 84 years. Much loved dad of Michael, father in law of Sally and a loving grandad of Henry & Toby. A Funeral Service to celebrate his life will be held at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday, 7th August at 11.30am. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Lifeboats (RNLI) may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J Stamp & Sons.

To donate to George’s chosen charity, Lifeboats (RNLI), visit this page at Memory Giving.

JARVIS – JULIA CHRISTINE

of Uppingham, passed away peacefully, on 22nd July 2026, aged 79 years. She will be sadly missed. All enquiries to J. Stamp & Sons.

JEACOCK – PAT

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully on 6th July 2026, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Derek, loving mum of Robert and Richard and much loved grandma and great-grandma. A Funeral Service to celebrate her life will be held at St Hugh’s Church, Market Harborough on Wednesday, 29th July at 1.30pm followed by cremation at Great Glen. 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 Pat’s chosen charity, Cancer Research UK, visit this page at Memory Giving.

LIDDELL – ELIZABETH ‘BETTY’

1943 – 2026

passed away peacefully at home following a short illness, on 15th July 2026, aged 83 years. Wife of the late Derek, and a much loved mum, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Thursday 6th August at 3.30pm. A splash of colour would be welcome. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Pancreatic Cancer UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Betty’s chosen charity, Pancreatic Cancer UK, visit this page at Memory Giving

MANSFIELD – PETER

of Braybrooke, formerly Market Harborough, passed away peacefully at Cheaney Court Care Home, Desborough on 29th June 2026, aged 88 years. Much loved husband of the late Margaret, loving dad of Mark and Wendy, and a dear grandad of Holly, Chris and Ben. Funeral Service at Market Harborough Methodist Church on Wednesday 22nd July at 11.00am, followed by private burial. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Alzheimer’s Society may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Peter’s chosen charity, British Heart Foundation, visit this page at Memory Giving.

MARTIN – IAN

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully at The Willows Nursing Home on 4th August 2026, aged 90 years. Much loved husband of Margaret and loving father of Paul and David. Funeral Service at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Thursday 20th August at 10.00am. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for Dementia UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Ian’s chosen charity, Dementia UK, visit this page at Memory Giving.

MARTIN – KENNETH WALTER “KEN”


formerly of Illston on the Hill, sadly passed away on 18th July 2026 aged 92 years. Much loved father of Jeremy, Amanda and Sophie and a loved and cherished grandad of Oliver, Thomas, Brogan and Neve. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Tuesday 4th August at 11:30am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Leicester Hospitals Charity may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp and Sons.

To donate to Ken’s chosen charity, Leicester Hospitals Charity, visit this page at Memory Giving.

McLEOD – THELMA


passed away on 8th July 2026, aged 88 years. Wife, mother and grandmother. Funeral Service at St Dionysius’ Church, Market Harborough on Monday 3rd August at 11.30am, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for LOROS may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Thelma’s chosen charity, LOROS, visit this page at Memory Giving.

PALLATT-TAYLOR – MATTHEW (MATT)

of Great Easton, passed away peacefully at Leicester Royal Infirmary on 16th July 2026, aged 59 years. Loving husband and soul mate of Caroline, best dad in the world to Harriet and Katie, father-in-law of Alex and Ollie and pop-pops to Felicity. A Celebration of Life will take place at Great Glen Crematorium on Wednesday 12th August at 2.00pm. No black requested, welcome to wear something blue. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Peritoneal Malignancy Institute may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Matt’s chosen charity, Peritoneal Malignancy Institute, visit this page at Memory Giving.

PARKHOUSE – McCAULLEY

passed away peacefully at LOROS on 1st July 2026, aged 30 years. Much loved son of Mandy and the late Paul, and brother of Callum and Kynan. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Thursday 23rd July at 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for LOROS may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to McCaulley’s chosen charity, LOROS, visit this page at Memory Giving.

PIGGINS – BARBARA

passed away peacefully at home in Boughton on 4th July 2026, aged 87 years.
Beloved wife of the late Arthur, step mum to Charlie, Wendy and Bill and cherished godmother of Lottie.
Will be lovingly remembered. Service of Thanksgiving at St John the Baptist Church, Boughton on Wednesday 5th August at 1.30pm.
No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, for Cynthia Spencer Hospice and Macmillan Cancer Support may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Barbara’s chosen charities, Cynthia Spencer Hospice and Macmillan Cancer Support, visit this page at Memory Giving.

PYBURN – MARION

of Desborough, passed away peacefully at St Anns Care Home, Kettering on 28th July 2026, aged 84 years.
Beloved wife of the late Neil, much loved mum of Katie, mum -in-law of Adrian, grandma of Luke and James and great-grandma of Charlie and Lola. Always remembered. Funeral Service at Desborough Baptist Church on Wednesday 19th August at 10.30am, followed by committal at Albert Munn Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Alzheimer’s Society may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Marion’s chosen charity, Alzheimer’s Society, visit this page at Memory Giving.

ROSS – MALCOLM JAMES

of Frolesworth, passed away peacefully at LOROS on 27th June 2026, aged 77 years, after a short illness.

He was much loved and will be greatly missed by his wife Ann and family – Penny, John, Nichola, Suzanne, Lauren, Bethan, Oliver, Thomas, Archie and Barnaby.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at St Nicholas’ Church Frolesworth on Tuesday 28th July at 1.30 p.m.

If desired, donations for LOROS may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Malcolm’s chosen charity, LOROS, visit this page at Memory Giving.

SPARKS – JOHN

Beloved father of Cathryn, Rosemary, Malcolm and Howard and proud grandfather and great-grandfather, died peacefully on 3rd August 2026, aged 88 years. Funeral Service to be held at St Nicholas’ Church, Little Bowden on Thursday 3rd September at 12 noon. Please wear whatever you feel most comfortable in. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, to the Parish of the Transfiguration (for St Nicholas’ and St Hugh’s Church), Bower House and Medical Aid for Palestine may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to John’s chosen charities, the Parish of the Transfiguration (for St Nicholas’ and St Hugh’s Church), Bower House and Medical Aid for Palestine, visit this page at Memory Giving

VAUGHAN – JEANETTE

of Welford, passed away unexpectedly on 14th July 2026, aged 79 years. Much loved wife of David, mother of Elise, James and Leon and grandma of Jack, Daisy and Ben. A Funeral Service to celebrate her life will be held at Welford Congregational Chapel on Tuesday, 4th August at 2.30pm. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Air Ambulance may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons

To donate to Jeanette’s chosen charity, Air Ambulance, visit this page at Memory Giving.

WATERFIELD – JEAN LESLEY


of Cosby, passed away on 1st July 2026, aged 82 years. Wife of the late Robert, mother of Carl, Gary, Clare and Dean, grandmother and friend. Funeral Ceremony at South Leicestershire Crematorium on Tuesday 21st July 2026 at 4.00pm. No flowers please. Donations for Dementia UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Jean’s chosen charity, Dementia UK, please visit this page at Memory Giving.

WEST – JANET MARY ‘MOLLIE’

died peacefully with family at her side at Crown House Care Home in Oakham on 30th June 2026, aged 95 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late David, mother of Nicola, Rupert and the late Julia, loving grandmother of Sarah, Harry, Isobel and Georgina, and a proud great grandmother. Funeral Service at St Andrew’s Church, Foxton on Thursday 6th August at 11.00am. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for LOROS and Launde Abbey may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Mollie’s chosen charities, LOROS and Launde Abbey, visit this page at Memory Giving

WHELBAND – GAIL MARGARET

of Sutton Bassett, passed away peacefully on 1st August 2026, aged 79 years. Much loved wife of Jeffrey, loving mother of Ann and James, mother in law of Jess and a grandmother and great grandmother. Private Cremation followed by a Service to Celebrate her life at St Cuthbert’s Church, Great Glen on Thursday 27th August at 3.15pm. Please feel free to wear something summery and colourful to celebrate Gail’s life. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for The Mare and Foal Sanctuary may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Gail’s chosen charity, The Mare and Foul Sanctuary, visit this page at Memory Giving

WHITEHEAD – DAVID GEOFFREY

1939 – 2026
Retired Head of Construction at Tresham College

passed away peacefully at Claremont Parkway Nursing Home on 25th July 2026, aged 87 years. Loving husband of 66 years to Doreen, father of Carolyn and Malcolm, father-in-law of Martin and Ruth, grandad of Joanne, Katie, Alice and Isaac, and great-grandad of Patrick, Kieran, Monty and Pippa. A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate his life will be held at Desborough Baptist Church on Tuesday 8th September at 11.30am. No black clothing by David’s request. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Miracles To Believe In and Cancer Research UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to David’s chosen charities, Miracles To Believe In and Cancer Research UK, visit this page at Memory Giving

WORTHINGTON – CHRIS

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully at home on 28th June 2026, aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Jocelyn. Funeral Service at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Thursday 23rd July at 12 noon. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Alzheimer’s Society may be sent to
J. Stamp & Sons.