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A former school counsellor as died after a ‘determined battle’. His was among the latest funeral notices appear in the Burton Mail in the last week:<\/b><\/p>\n
Neville William LAKIN<\/b> (Nev) Passed away after a determined battle with fading health on Thursday 2nd June 2022, aged 90 years. Devoted Husband to Caroline, Much loved Father to Tamsin, Kim, David and Nicholas. Grandad, Brother, Uncle, Brother-in-law, Painter, Gardener and a school counsellor to many pupils. Nev spent his whole life in Barton-under-Needwood and the Burton District. His funeral will take place at St. James’ Church, Barton-under-Needwood, on Monday 27th June 2022 at 12:00pm, followed by refreshments at Branston Golf & Country Club, Burton-on-Trent DE14 3DP. Family flowers only with donations in lieu to a charity reflecting Nev’s passion for the outdoors and commitment to education – The Outward Bounds Trust. All enquiries to: Cherish Funeral Directors, 65 High Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 8JA. Tel No. 01283 205818. <\/p>\n
Jennifer Mary SHARPE<\/b> (Gleeson) (Jen) of Midway, formerly of Measham. Passed away at Royal Derby Hospital on 21st May 2022, aged 74 years. Beloved Wife of the late Tony, dearly loved Mother of Paul and Wife Shelly and doting Nana to Caitlyn. Cherished Sister of Kath, Terry, Jane and the late Tom, Auntie and friend to many who will be greatly missed by all. Jennifer’s funeral service will take place at Bretby Crematorium on 21st June 2022 at 11:15am. Family flowers only with donations in lieu to benefit the RSPCA (Stretton) and the Renal Unit at Derby Royal Hospital. Jen requested that a splash of colour is to be worn. All enquiries to: Cherish Funeral Directors Ltd 65 High Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 8JA Tel No. 01283 205818 <\/p>\n
Sheila Mary SCOTT<\/b> Beloved wife of Arthur, dearly loved mother of Andrew and Sally, also a much loved grandmother to Alex and Tom, also sister to Margaret and Joan and a loved auntie and friend to many. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday 20th June 2022 at 10.45am in The Anglesey Chapel, Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu for The Alzheimer’s Society. Enquiries please to: J Hylton & Sons Telephone: 01283 516666 <\/p>\n
Vera BRAMWELL<\/b> (N\u00e9e Potter) Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Riverside Care Home on 6th June 2022, aged 92 years. Beloved wife to the late Norman, much loved mum of Ann and Paul, dear mother in law to Nigel and Stella and a loving, proud grandma to Grace and Emily. Vera will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Wednesday 29th June, service 1:30pm in the Carnarvon Chapel at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired are invited to benefit Cancer Research UK. These may be given at the Service, online at tjparryfunerals.co.uk<\/a> or sent c\/o T. J. Parry & Family Funeral Directors Britannia House, Station Street, Burton upon Trent, DE14 1AX. Tel. 01283 205285. (Black need not be worn.) <\/p>\n Mavis Winifred BENNETT<\/b> (Ramsell) Passed away peacefully at home on 31st May 2022 aged 89 years. Beloved Wife of Frank, Treasured Mum and Mother in Law to Nicki and Stuart, Tim and Paula. Much loved Sister, proud Grandma and friend to many who will be greatly missed. Mavis’s funeral will be held on Monday 20th June 2022 at 11:15am at Bretby Crematorium, Carnarvon Chapel. It is requested family flowers only with donations in lieu going to Parkinson’s UK. All enquiries to: Cherish Funeral Directors Cherish Funeral Directors Ltd 65 High Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 8JA Tel No. 01283 205818 <\/p>\n Clifford Gordon EATON<\/b> ‘Cliff’ Passed away suddenly at Croft Residential Home on 2nd June 2022, aged 91 years. Much loved husband of the late Jean, dear father and father in law of Kevin & Yvonne and Julie & Garry and a loved grandad of Nathan and Holly. Funeral Thursday 30th June, service 1:45 pm in the Anglesey Chapel at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in memory payable to ‘Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’ may be sent c\/o Murray’s Funeral Directors, 23 York Street, Burton, DE14 2LX. Tel: 562299. To donate online, light a candle or leave a memory of Cliff, please visit murraysfunerals.co.uk<\/a> (click on obituaries and donations). <\/p>\n Lesley Sylvia MURKIN<\/b> Passed away suddenly at Queen’s Hospital on 26th May 2022, aged 62 years. Much loved wife of David, devoted mum of Andrew, dearly loved daughter of Ken and the late Maureen, loving sister of Julie and a dear friend to many. Lesley will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Thursday 23rd June, 1.30 pm in the Carnarvon Chapel at Bretby Crematorium. Black need not be worn. Family flowers only please, donations in memory payable to ‘Murray’s Charity Account’ (to be divided between National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society and St Giles Hospice) may be sent c\/o Murray’s Funeral Directors, 23 York Street, Burton DE14 2LX. Tel: 562299. To make a donation online, light a candle or leave a memory of Lesley, please visit www.murraysfunerals.co.uk<\/a> (click on obituaries & donations) <\/p>\n Linda Elizabeth BROWN<\/b> (nee Walters) Beloved mum of Vicki and Kerry, devoted Nana to Thomas, Sam, Oliver & Jack, a dear sister and special friend. Sadly passed away on Wednesday 25th May 2022 aged 74 years. Linda’s funeral service will be held on Thursday 23rd June 3:00pm in the Carnarvon Chapel, Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Linda are for the Children’s Ward 1, Burton Hospital and may be collected at the funeral service. All enquiries to A. E. Grice Funeral Service, Ashby LE65 2HE Tel 01530 412229. <\/p>\n Theresa Frances BOOTH<\/b> (Previously Martin) (Terry) Passed away peacefully on 11th June 2022, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late John Martin and dearly loved wife of Alf. Devoted mum of Tim, Chris, Nick and Steve, amazing nana to Simon, Kim, Meg, Katie, Oscar, Phoebe and Theo. Terry will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Monday 20th June, service 3.00 pm in the Carnarvon Chapel, Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Terry payable to the ‘Renal Care Unit, Royal Derby Hospital (21090)’ may be sent c\/o Murray’s Funeral Directors , 23 York Street, Burton. DE14 2LX. Tel: 562299. To light a candle, make a donation or leave a memory of Terry, please visit murraysfunerals.co.uk<\/a> (click on obituaries and donations). <\/p>\n John TEMPEST<\/b> Passed away at Glenfield Hospital on 9th June 2022 aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Sheila, treasured father to Sharon and father in law to Ian. Much loved grandfather to Kirsty & Craig, Kieran & Tina and great grandfather to Scarlett and Poppy. Brother of Jackie, Susan, Penny, Jean and the late Paul. John will be sorely missed by his immediate family and friends. Funeral Monday 27th June, 11.15am in the Carnarvon Chapel at Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in memory payable to ‘ Leicester Hospitals Charity’ (to benefit Glenfield Hospital wards 18 and 28) may be sent c\/o Murray’s Funeral Directors 23 York Street, Burton, DE14 2LX tel 562299 To donate online, light a candle or leave a memory of John, please visit www.murraysfunerals.co.uk<\/a> (click on obituaries and donations). <\/p>\n Thomas Joseph MCARDLE<\/b> (Tommy) Passed away peacefully at his own home on 9th June 2022, aged 90 years with his daughter by his side. Beloved husband of the late Ann, treasured father of David and Anne-Maureen, adored grandad of Hannah and George, father in law of Sarah and Nigel and a cherished brother, brother in law and uncle who will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends. Tommy will be received into St Alban’s Catholic Church, Chaddesden on Wednesday 29th June at 5.00pm. Funeral Thursday 30th June, Requiem Mass 4.00pm. Interment will take place in Louth Village, Ireland. Family flowers only please, donations in memory payable to either ‘St Alban’s RCP’ or ‘Treetops Hospice Care’ may be forwarded c\/o Murray’s Funeral Directors, 23 York Street, Burton DE14 2LX Tel: 01283 562299 or online at murraysfunerals.co.uk<\/a> (click on obituaries and donations). <\/p>\n