FUNERAL NOTICES

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.

BOSWORTH née TANSUR – JASMINE ‘JAZZ’

To donate to Jasmine’s chosen charity, Leicester Hospital Charity (Glenfield Hospital), visit this page at Memory Giving.

of Fleckney, formerly Market Harborough, passed away on 19th December 2025, aged 33 years. A much loved wife, mum, daughter, sister and friend to many. A Service to Celebrate her Life will be held at Market Harborough Congregational Church (LE16 7JD) on Friday 16th January at 1.00pm, followed by a Committal at Great Glen Crematorium. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Leicester Hospital Charity (Glenfield Hospital) may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

BREWIN – ANTHONY PHILIP

24.01.1974 – 03.12.2025
died after an illness bravely faced, in Kettering Hospital. Dear eldest son of Lynn and Philip Brewin, brother of Darren, Jeremy and Russell, partner of Paula, father to Jade, Jodie, Lee, Alex and Callie, ‘Pop’s to Scarlet, Gracie-mai, Emily, Harry and Isla. Missed already and forever. A Celebration of Anthony’s life will be held at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Tuesday 30th December at 2.00pm.
Flowers welcome and may be sent to J. Stamp & Sons, Funeral Directors of Market Harborough. Tel 01858 462524.

BUZZARD – PAULINE

To donate to Pauline’s chosen charity, Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital, visit this page Memory Giving

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully on 27th December 2025, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim. Funeral service at Great Glen Crematorium on Wednesday 14th January at 12.30pm. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

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.

CRAWFORD – MARGARET JOAN

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

of Edward Road, Market Harborough, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve after a short illness, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late William, much loved mother of James and Andrew and a loving grandmother. A Funeral Service to Celebrate her Life will be held at Market Harborough Congregational Church on Tuesday 13th January at 11.15am, followed by a Private Cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Diabetes UK, may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

DAVENPORT – REUBEN

of Market Harborough, sadly passed away at Lenthall House Residential Home on 16th December 2025, aged 98 years. A dear brother of the late Linda and David and uncle of Paula, Adrian and Elaine. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 9th January at 10:30am. Family flowers only. All enquiries to J. Stamp & Sons.

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.

DICKSON – ANDREW WILLIAM

To donate to Andy’s chosen charity, Beanfield Special Needs Parents’ Support Group, visit this page at Memory Giving.

of Corby, passed away peacefully at home on 1st December 2025, aged 79 years.
Loving husband of the late Isobel and much-loved dad of Gordon. Andy will be greatly missed by all who knew him: Uncle, Cousin, Neighbour, Colleague or Friend. Funeral Service at Albert Munn Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Monday 5th January at 1.30pm. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Beanfield Special Needs Parents’ Support Group may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

FOSTER – ALAN

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

of Harby, died peacefully at home on 5th December 2025, aged 84 years. A Service to Celebrate his Life will be held at Rushcliffe Oaks Crematorium, (NG12 2PY) on Tuesday 23rd December at 2.30pm. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Diabetes UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

FOXON – SHARNI ALAN

passed away peacefully on 14th December 2025, aged 51 years. Loving son of Alan and Janet, much loved brother of Donna and Tammy, and a dear uncle. A Service to Celebrate his life will take place at Great Glen Crematorium on Monday 12th January at 11.30am. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for CMT UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Sharni’s chosen charity, CMT UK, visit this page at Memory Giving

GARDNER – JANET

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

of Naseby, passed away peacefully on 14th December 2025, aged 89 years. Loving wife of the late Maitland Gardner and a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A Funeral Service to Celebrate her life will be held at All Saints’ Church, Naseby on Monday 22nd December at 1.30pm, followed by burial in the churchyard. Flowers welcome. Donations, if desired, for Alzheimer’s Society may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

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.

GILBERT – MARTIN REGINALD

To donate to Martin’s chosen charity, Stroke Association, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Market Harborough, passed away at his home on 11th December 2025, aged 66 years. Loving son of Betty and the late Dennis, father of John, Mathew and Rachel, and brother to Ann and Sally. He will be sadly missed. A Celebration of his life will be held at St Peters Church, Church Langton on Tuesday 30th December at 11.00am, followed by a burial in the churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Stroke Association, may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

GIVEN – JOHN FRANCIS

To donate to John’s chosen charity, the RNLI, visit this page at Memory Giving

latterly of Guilsborough, passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side on 27th December 2025, aged 84 years. Loving husband of Valerie, father of Patrick and grandfather of Maisie and Annie. Funeral Service at St Etheldreda’s Church, Guilsborough on Tuesday 13th January at 2.15pm, followed by a private family burial. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for the RNLI may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

HALLAM – RITA

To donate to Rita’s chosen charities, LOROS and the Salvation Army, visit this page at Memory Giving

of South Kilworth, passed away peacefully at home with her children by her side, on 28th December 2025, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Geoff, loving mum of Geoff, Ruth, Rod, Claire and Fiona, mother-in-law of Matt, Karen and Ian, and a wonderful grandma and great-grandma to her 10 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, and 8 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service at St Nicholas’ Church, South Kilworth on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 2.00pm, followed by burial in the churchyard.
Parking is available at the Village Hall.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for LOROS and the Salvation Army may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

HOBSON – AUDREY

To donate to Audrey’s chosen charity, Alzheimer’s Research UK, visit this page at Memory Giving.

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully at Kibworth Court Care Home on 8th December 2025, aged 86 years. Loving wife of the late Gerald, much loved mum of Rhona, Margaret, John, Richard and Marie and a caring nannan and great-nannan. Reunited with Gerald and at peace. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Tuesday 6th January at 1.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Alzheimer’s Research UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

HOLMES – DAVID

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

of Geddington, passed away peacefully on 12th December 2025, aged 87 years. Loving husband of the late Anne, much loved father of Ian and Maria and grandad of Freya and Cameron. Funeral Service at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Thursday 8th January 2026 at 11.00am. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu of flowers for Alzheimer’s Society may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

KETCHER – HELEN

To donate to Helen’s chosen charity, Cheaney Court Residents’ Fund, visit this page at Memory Giving

passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Cheaney Court Care Home, Desborough on 24th December 2025, aged 58 years. Cherished wife of Tim, beloved daughter of Dorothy and the late Stuart, loving sister of Ian, special sister-in-law of Dawn, Janice and Steve, aunt to James, Chris and Ben and a loving grandma to her six grandchildren. A Service to celebrate Helen’s life will take place at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Monday 12th January at 3.00pm. Bright colours welcome. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Cheaney Court Residents’ Fund may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons

KILBOURN née Tyler – PHYLLIS ‘WENDY’

To donate to Wendy’s chosen charities, RNLI and Parkinsons UK, visit this page at Memory Giving

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.

LEVER – PATRICK ‘PAT’

To donate to Pat’s chosen charities, Kidney Cancer UK and Cancer Research UK, visit this page at Memory Giving

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.

MARCHANT – LEE

To donate to Lee’s chosen charity, Bodie Hodges Foundation, visit this page at Memory Giving.

of Market Harborough, formerly Corby, sadly passed away at Leicester Royal Infirmary after a short illness on 18th December 2025, aged 61 years. Beloved husband of Justine, much loved dad of Aiden and the late Nathan and a dear brother of Sue-zanne. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 9th January at 2.30pm. Formal clothing not necessary, a relaxed dress code with a splash of colour to remember Lee is encouraged. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Bodie Hodges Foundation may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

MARTIN – JUDITH MARGARET ‘JUDY’

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

passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve at Sibbertoft Manor, aged 83 years. A much loved mum of Jonathan. Funeral Service at Albert Munn Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Thursday 15th January at 12.30pm . Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Alzheimer’s Society may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

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 will be donated to British Heart Foundation and VASL (Voluntary Action South Leicestershire) and these may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to Joan’s chosen charities, VASL and British Heart Foundations visit this page at Memory Giving

MORRISON – JOHN McKEE

of Kibworth Beauchamp, passed away peacefully at home on 25th December 2025, aged 85 years.
A dearly loved husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium
on Thursday 15th January at 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for VASL (Voluntary Action South Leicestershire) may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

To donate to John’s chosen charity, VASL, visit this page at Memory Giving.

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.

PICKERING – DOREEN

of Market Harborough, passed away peacefully on 4th December 2025, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Neale and loving mum of Tracey. Funeral Service at Great Glen Crematorium on Monday 22nd December at 3.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK may be sent to J. Stamp & Sons, Funeral Directors of Market Harborough LE16 8AN – Tel : 01858 462524.

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

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.

SAMBROOK – RON

To donate to Ron’s chosen charity, Our Lady of Victories Church fund, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Market Harborough, formerly North Kilworth, passed away on 30th November 2025, aged 97 years. He was loved and will be missed by all of his family. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, Market Harborough on Monday 22nd December at 10.00am, followed by burial at Market Harborough Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Our Lady of Victories Church fund may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

SMITH – JAMES LLEWELYN “JIM”

To donate to Jim’s chosen charity, Marie Curie, visit this page at Memory Giving.

of Wilbarston, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on 14th December 2025, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Judy, much loved dad of Alison, Baz and the late Jim, devoted grandad, great-grandad and a dear brother. Funeral Service at Edgar Newman Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Friday, 2nd January at 1.00pm. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Marie Curie may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

SMITH – NANCY

To donate to Nancy’s chosen charity, Breast Cancer Now, visit this page at Memory Giving

of Desborough, passed away peacefully with family by her side on 29th December 2025, aged 95 years. Much loved wife of the late Bob, devoted mother of Ann and Tony, precious nan of Guy, Oliver and Neale, great-nan and great-great-nan. Funeral Service at Albert Munn Chapel, Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 10.30am. A splash of colour would be welcome. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Breast Cancer Now may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

STUBBS – CHRISTOPHER ‘CHRIS’

To donate to Chris’s chosen charity, The Addington Fund (a UK farming charity), visit this page at Memory Giving.

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.

TAYLOR – BRUNNETTA

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

formerly of Clipston, passed away peacefully at Rookery Cottage Care Home, Thorpe Malsor on 9th December 2025, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Maurice, loving mother of Hazel, Heather and Albert, and a mouch loved nanna. Funeral Service at All Saints’ Church, Kimcote on Tuesday 23rd December at 11.00am, followed by burial in the churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Air Ambulance may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

TOZER – SUSAN BARBARA ‘SUE’

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

of Wilbarston, passed away peacefully on 24th November 2025, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Andrew. Sue will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Service at All Saints’ Church, Wilbarston on Tuesday 6th January at 12.00 noon, followed by burial in the churchyard. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

WADLAND – RICHARD ACLAND

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

of Tur Langton, passed away on 10th December 2025, aged 96 years. Loving husband of Pamela, dear father of Richard and Stephen, step-father of Paul, father-in-law of Elaine and Jill, and much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Service at St Andrew’s Church, Tur Langton on Tuesday 6th January at 11.00am, followed by burial in the churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for St. Andrew’s Church may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

WHITTAKER – JOSEPH ‘JOE’

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

of Lutterworth, passed away peacefully at home on 12th December 2025, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Eve, much loved dad of Allan and Helen and daughter-in-law Charlotte and a loving grandpa of Eleanor, Daisy, Isabella, Freddie and Archie.
Funeral Service at St Mary’s Church, Lutterworth on Wednesday 7th January at 1.00pm, followed by burial at Leaders Farm Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Arthritis UK may be made online at Memory Giving or sent to J. Stamp & Sons.

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.