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Providing a complete funeral service where traditional does not mean old fashioned. For Kettering, Oundle, Corby and the surrounding areas. Respecting tradition and embracing change to create life affirming services with a caring approach at your time of need. Available for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Our Services
We are here to help and guide you. You are our priority and we are always here when you need us. We will never tell you how things 'should be done' but will support you to understand and consider your choices.
Our Services
We are here to help and guide you. You are our priority and we are always here when you need us. We will never tell you how things 'should be done' but will support you to understand and consider your choices.
Our Services
We are here to help and guide you. You are our priority and we are always here when you need us. We will never tell you how things 'should be done' but will support you to understand and consider your choices.
In Loving Memory
Nancy Emma Randell
Passed away peacefully on 14th November 2020 aged 91 years. Loving Wife of the late Hugh, dear Mum to David and Jane and a wonderful Granny to Joshua and Emily. Nancy will be received into St Edward’s Catholic Church on Thursday 3rd December at 4pm, followed by Requiem Mass on Friday 4th December at 12 noon.
Kathleen ‘Kay’ Macauley
Passed away on 7th October 2020 aged 82 years. Kay’s funeral service was held at the Albert Munn Chapel of Kettering Crematorium on Wednesday 21st October 2020 at 1.30pm. Donations in Kay’s memory are being collected for the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA) with grateful thanks.
Michael Phillips
Michael Phillips passed away peacefully at home on 25th March 2021 aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Kathleen, loving dad of Michael, Paul and Helen, father-in-law of Sue and Karen, grandad of Jo, Laura, Stephanie, Kyle, Scott, Lydia and Jack, a dear great grandad. Brother of Roy, Susan and the late Ivor.
Mary Shakeshaft
Mary Shakeshaft – Passed away peacefully on 29th September 2020 at Kettering General Hospital aged 92 years. Loving wife of Roy. Mary’s funeral service took place at St Andrew’s Church, Kettering on Tuesday 20th October 2020 followed by burial at Cranford St John churchyard. Donations in memory of Mary are being received for the Royal British Legion and Cancer Research UK.
Ruby Elizabeth Benford
Ruby Elizabeth Benford – We are sad to announce the passing of Ruby aged 93 years, who died at home on 6th October 2020. Ruby was born, had lived and died in the same house. Beloved wife of the late Ben and sister of the late Les. She will be greatly missed by her nephew Jonathan and family. The family would like to pass on their heartfelt thanks to all her friends and neighbours who cared for her so well.
Thomas Harry Johnson
Tom passed away peacefully at Country View Nursing Home on 20th January 2021 aged 85 years. Much loved husband of Janet, brother of Ken and Connie, brother-in-law of Beryl, dear dad of David and Caroline, father-in-law of Sharon and Richard and grandfather of Christopher, Victoria, Kate Samuel and Joseph.
Frank Keech
Passed away peacefully on 27th September 2020 aged 84 years. Much loved husband of Jill, loving dad of David and the late Matthew, Annette and Jo (daughters-in-law), dear grandad of Joe, Isaac and Reuben, brother of Sally and uncle of Jeremy.
‘All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today.’
Robin Smith
Youngest son of the late Ivy and Sidney Smith. Much loved brother of Ian and Elizabeth, son-in-law of Marlene and Bill, cousin of Janet and all their families. Grateful thanks to the wonderful and caring staff at Northleigh, Kettering where Robin lived for 34 years. Donations in memory of Robin to benefit Rockingham Road Baptist Church.
Paul Bialek
Paul Bialek passed away peacefully on 4th February 2021 aged 58 years. Beloved husband of Marisa, much loved dad of Sabrina, loving brother of Krystyna, Jan and the late Robert. Loving brother-in-law of Martin and sister-in-law of Gill. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Mavis Eileen Rowlatt
Passed away peacefully at Clanfield Residential Home on 29th November 2020 aged 89 years. Devoted wife of Stan (deceased), loving and treasured mum of Gail and Gavin, an amazing granny to Harriet and Georgie, gran to Kelsie and Ben and a respected mother-in-law to Ian.
‘Now dancing, gardening and walking with Stan.’
Richard Tyler ‘Skid’
Passed away peacefully at Kettering General Hospital on 1st September 2020 aged 70 years. Devoted husband of Janet, dearly loved father of Laura and Andrew, father-in-law of Paul and Della and doting grandad of Reece, Evert, Arley and Ellery. A loving brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to so many.
Vincenzo Provenzano
Vincenzo passed away at home on 19th October 2020 aged 92 years. Giustina, Maria, Giorgio, Teresa and all the family would like to thank everybody for the messages of love, compassion and kindness received. Vincenzo was loved and respected by so many, those present today and those who are here in spirit.
Alessandra Cortese (Alex)
Alessandra Cortese (Alex) passed away at her home Castle House, on 9th February 2021 aged 56 years. Daughter of the late Vincenzo and Teresa, a special and devoted sister to Salvatore, Guiseppe, Anna and Dominic. Sadly missed by all at Castle House and her family and friends.
Thomas Edward Cooksey
Tom passed away peacefully at home on 21st October 2020 aged 84 years. Dear husband of Joy, loving father of Donna, Timothy, James and the late Lisa, grandfather of Thomas and Emily, dear brother of Sylvia, Pat and Peter, brother-in-law of Betty (Colorado, U.S.A), Robin, Ian and Ann, uncle to his nieces and nephews.
Janet Elizabeth Cutler
Janet Elizabeth Cutler (Jan)
Passed away peacefully at home on 5th January 2021 aged 80 years after fighting to recover from a stroke. A vibrant lady who loved cheerful colourful clothes hats and scarves and who also had many varied interests. Loving wife of Ian, mother of Caroline & Nigel and loved as nanny Jan by her grandchildren. She had a great passion for life and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Brenda May Hodges
With great sadness we announce the loss of BRENDA MAY HODGES. Passed away on 16th February 2021, aged 77 years. Deeply loved by all her family, friends and dear to those whose lives she touched. Your vibrant personality, your sense of fun and laughter, your immense unconditional love for all your family and friends will leave a huge hole in our hearts. A remarkable, kind and generous woman, an inspiration to all. Loved beyond words, missed beyond measure, always in our thoughts.
Pat Ludlow
Passed away peacefully on 7th January 2021 at Kettering General Hospital aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Phyllis, loving father of Terry, Tracy, Alan and the late Julie, father-in-law of Sandra, Mark and Elaine, a devoted grandad, great grandad, brother of Geoffrey and the late Trevor and a dear brother-in-law. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Paul Michael Chester
Passed away suddenly but peacefully on Saturday 7th November 2020 aged 87 years. Loving husband to Margaret, much loved dad to Michael, Andrew, Peter and Julie, father-in-law to Lauretta, Shirley, Isabel and Mark, doting grandad to eleven and great grampy to nineteen. Loved and will be missed by all.
Peter Harrison
Passed away on Friday 8th January 2021 aged 61 years.
Beloved only son of the late Arnold and Kathleen, much loved brother of Glenys and Judi, brother-in-law of Craig and David,
loving uncle of Mark, Carl, Lee, Emma, Sara, Nick and their families, cousin to the Dawkins and Harrison clans, a life-long friend of
Derek, work colleagues at Halo Medical, Wellingborough and his many friends.
Pauline ‘Polly’ McCormick
Passed away peacefully at home on 4th October 2020 aged 78 years. Polly will be sorely missed by her family and friends. A family funeral service was held at the Albert Munn Chapel of Kettering Crematorium on Friday 23rd October at 1.30pm. Donations in memory of Polly for Age UK are being gratefully received.
Martin Kletter
Martin Kletter on 14th January 2021 after a short illness, Martin passed away peacefully at home with his family, aged 96 years. He will be sadly missed by his daughter, grandchildren, siblings, extended family and friends.
His love, friendship and sparkle will live in our hearts forever.
Doris Wright
Doris Wright passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving daughter Barbara on 21st January 2021 aged 92 years. Now reunited with her husband Keith, much loved mother-in-law to Michael, dear nanny of Victoria and husband Steven, Emma and partner Tom, great grandma of Ethan, Joshua, Leyton, Rebecca, Scarlett and Amelia.
Audrey Roberts
Passed away peacefully on 15th October 2020 aged 90 years. Now reunited with her beloved husband Sam. A private funeral service will be held at the Albert Munn Chapel of Kettering Crematorium on Monday 26th October 2020 at 1.30pm. Donations in lieu of flowers please for St James Church, Gretton.
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Words cannot express our heartfelt thanks to you all. You offered great comfort and kindness and of course great professionalism at such a sad time in our lives.
-Angela, Diane, Paul and all our family
We would like to thank you most sincerely for the professional and compassionate service that you provided in arranging Lena’s funeral. She had a very good “send off”.The effort of your family and staff are also much appreciated. Please convey our thank to them too.
Joyce and Derek Vasey.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you once again for the total professionalism that you and your business have provided to my family and I over the recent weeks since our mothers’ death. You have behaved with care and dignity throughout, qualities which are rare these days. I am very grateful for your guidance and support through what was a totally unknown process and procedure. The service, burial and everything associated with them are exactly what we, and my mother would have, wanted. Once again, my huge gratitude. Very best regards
Graham Wort
We just wanted to say thank you so, so much for all the kindness and support you gave to all of us again when we lost Dad. Right from the start when the ‘boys’ collected him and all through the arrangements you have shown great humanity and care at such a difficult time. It meant a great deal! Once again thank you so much. Fondest regards.
Chris, Jim, Alex and Ben (Tebbutt)
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