John William Allen T15

John William (titch) Allen T15 1/1/1951 Then transferred to BT

John passed away in Hospital on 21st January 2024 age 87.

He will be cremated at Cromer Cremetorium.

He was well known for his sense of humour and was also known as Issie Wissie (imay have spelt this wrong) a Childrens Magician

David John Pearson T90

David John (Dave) Pearson T903 1965 onwards, passed away at Loros 25th July 2022 after long ilness aged 72. His Funeral will take place on Monday 15th August 2022 at St Denys Church Evington followed by Cremation (by invitation.) David requested no black to be worn.

Mike T901


Roy Harper
Roy Harper T39 1944 onwards, passed peacefully away age 91 on monday 16th May 2022. Many will remember Roy and his late wife as Telegraphists at Bishop Street and, as two of the friendlier people working on the top floor.

Roy's Funeral will be held on Tuesday 14th June 2022 at South Leicestershire Crematorium Foston Road Countesthorpe at 12 Noon.

Mike T901

Brian (Sam) Souter T943

Brian Souter (Sam) T943 1950's passed peacefully away on 6th November 2021 aged 84, Sam went on to Police service following his time with the Post Office. The Funeral is to be held at Countesthorpe Crematorium on Tuesday 7th December at 10 am.

Mike T901

John Andrew (John) Betts

John Betts T925 1950's and later British Telecom Engineer passed away Monday 13th September 2021, his funeral was held at Great Glen Crematorium on Thursday 30th September 2021.

Mike T901

 Samual (Sam) Stevenson

Sam Stevenson T2 1940's and well known at Bishop Street Counter and as a sportsman sadly passed peacefully away on September9th 2021, his funeral service will be held at South Leicestershire Crematorium on Thursday 14th October 2021 at 3pm.

Mike T901

R F Johnson (Frank) T17

Hi All, I have been informed that R F Johnson (Frank) passed away at Market Harborough Hospital on Thursday 21st May 2021 following a long illness. Frank started as a Messenger in 1942 as T17, and rose through the ranks, finishing on The Leicester Board as Manager for Postal Operations from 1986 until his retirement.

ALAN CAPEWELL

Information has been received from

New Zealand that Alan Capewell age 86

a ex messenger from the 1940's passed

away a few days ago, there is no further

information available at this time.

Mike T901

Mick Sylvester passed away on Thursday
13th June 2019, his Funeral is to be held
at 12.30 pm on Tuesday 25th June 2019
at Great Glen Crematorium.
Mick's Daughter Jayne Robinson has
welcomed all following the service to
Burton Overy Village Hall.
Mike T901


 

 

Dave Rimington P1033 passed away following heart attacts

at Glenfield General Hospital on 23rd of May 2019.

His funeral will be held at 13.30 pm at Gilrose Crematorium

on Monday 17th June 2019. A wake will be held at

Braunstone Working Mens Club,Braunstone Avenue.

Mike T901

 

 

 

 

Norman Hughes T38 passed peacefully away at home

age 88 surrounded by his family. Norman will also be

remembered from his time as a Telegraphist by many

of the lads. He will be cremated at 09.30 am on

4th June 2019 at Loughborough Creatorium.

Mike T901

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Terry Stretton

Terry passed away peacefully on the 12thDecember

2018 age 65 years.

Terry's Funeral Service will be held at St Michaels and

all Angels Church Main Street Cosby on Friday 4th

January 2019 at 3.15pm,

followed  a service at South Leicestershire Crematorium ,

Countesthorpe.

Terry served twice between 1968 and 1972 when he left

to join Leicestershire County Cricket Club as a

proffessional Cricket player.

Mike T901

 

 

 

 

 

John Brutnall Messenger circa 1941 and ex P&TO Passed peacefuly away at home on 20th November 2018 age 91.

His Funeral will be held at South Leicestershire Crematorium Foston Road

Countesthorpe at 2PM on Tuesday 11th December 2018.

Mike Petty T901

 

 

 

 

 

JOHN ( J.D.A.)ROSEN T909

DateFriday, June 15, 2018 at 2:27PM
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John sadly passed away on Sunday 10th June 2018, thoughts are

with his family and Cousin Norman Hughes, T38.

Johns Funeral Service will take place at Loughborough

Crematorium on Wednesday 20th June 2018 at  2 PM

 

 

 

 

A messenger from 1945 Eric Johnson younger brother

of Frank Johnson passed away on 10th November 2017

at the L.R.I. aged 87.

His Funeral was held at St Margarets Church Leicester

on Monday 27th November 2017 at 11.30 a.m.

Followed by a private Family commital.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike Petty T901

 

 

 

 

 

 Dennis Beane  T20 in 1941 older brother of Stanley

passed away on the 28th September 2017 following

a spell in hospital. He had a Royal Marine colour party

at his funeral and a picture of a Royal Mail van on the

order of service two things that he requested.

Mike T901

 

 

Alfred Leonard Forryan (LEN) T39

Date
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Sadly Len passed away age 90 on 13th September 2016

in the L.R.I. His Funeral will be held at 12 Noon

4th October 2016 at South Leicester Crematorium

Countesthorpe

Mike T901

John Dumelow T1 1947

Date
     
  

John passed away at the R.L.I. Hospital on Friday 12th February 2016 age 83, his funeral was held at Gilrose  Crematorium on the 3rd March 2016.

P.M. REYNOLDS T44

Date
     
Pete Reynolds passed away following a long illness on Sunday 31st January 2016, a service will be held on Tuesday 16th February 2016 at 12 Noon at the South Leicestershire Crematorium Foston Road Countesthorpe.

Norman T.S. Hawkins T21  (1934)

     

HAWKINS Norman T.S. Died following a short illness on the 30th January 2016 aged 95 years. Loving husband of Betty and father of Stewart. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday 1st March 2016 at East Devon Crematorium at 2:30pm. Family flowers only however, donations to S.S.A.F.A in the retiring collection or send c/o Potburys Funeral Service, 111 High Street, Sidmouth EX10 8LB.

 

 

James Arthur Mason 1944/5

James Arthur Mason 1944-1945 passed away on the 12th September and his Funeral was held on 12th October 2015 at Gilrose Crematorium Mike T901

 

 

John Robert Crawford ( Pod ) T6

John ( pod ) Crawford sadly passed away on Sunday 20th September 2015 his funeral was held on Friday 9th October 2015 at Loughborough Crematorium. Mike Petty T901

Norman Walter Pick (Willy) 1956

Norman (Willy) Pick passed away on the morning of 19 February 2015 after a long illness. Willy was a Messenger in the late 1950's joined the Royal Navyfor several years and then was a Prison Officer.

There are no further details available. Mike T901

 

 

 

 

Ron Chandler T31

Chandler Ron (ex GPO/BT) passed away peacefully on 11 February in LRI. Funeral on Tuesday 24 February at 3.45pm at Gilroes Crematorium. All who knew him are warmly invited to join his family to celebrate his wonderful life. Family flowers only please with donations in his memory for Wanlip Sailing Club either at the service or via Abbeyoak Funeral Services, 10-12 Buckminster Road, Leicester. Tel 0116 2515639 Wife Joan, Julie and Jeff

 

 

 

MAURICE HENRY TIDMARSH (Tiddy or Moggy)

It is with regret that I report the loss of one of our more colourful ex messengers Moggy Tidmarsh, Moggy had a love of motor cycles from messenger days through his days as a police motorcyclist and motor cycle courier running his own business. Moggy will now be with his partner in crime, Roy Hackett. If you can pop in Heaven they will be wizzing round together. Maurice's funeral is at 12.30 on Friday 16th January 2015 at Saffron Hill Chapel and the internment will follow the service. A request has been made for Family Flowers only. Mike T901

DERICK BRAYFIELD (Donkey)

BRAYFIELD Derek Gordon William (G P O) At rest now,
18th October 2014, aged 86 years.
Loving Dad to David, Peter and Andrew. Much loved Grandad to
Joanne.
Derek's funeral service and cremation will take place on Friday
October 31st at Gilroes Crematorium at 12.15pm. Family flowers only,
donations if desired made payable directly to Macintyre Charity, Leicester.
Any further enquiries
to the Co-operative Funeralcare, 66 The Parade Oadby
LE2 5BF Telephone 0116 2710568.

 

 

 

 

 ALAN COBB

DateMonday, August 25, 2014 at 3:27PM
     

Alan was a messenger from 1942 to 1944 the funeral details are as follows;

COBB Alan Sydney Passed away peacefully at home, aged 86, on 8th August 2014. Now at rest with his sister Dorothy and brothers Tony, Raymond and Tom. A dear uncle who always had a smile for everyone and will be sadly missed. The funeral service will be held at Saffron Hill Cemetery on Thursday 4th September at 1.30pm. Further enquiries to Abbey Oak Funeral Service 10-12 Buckminster Rd, Leicester. Tel: 01162 515639. Flowers welcome.

S A Beane (Stan)

DateSunday, July 27, 2014 at 4:25PM
     

Stan passed away in Hospital on the 18th July 2014 age 79 our thoughts arewith his family and older Ex  Red Bike Brother Dennis who lives in Lincloln.

 Beane Stan Passed away in hospital on 18th July aged 79 years.

Dear Husband of Anne. Much loved Dad to Martin and Mandy, Father in lawof Denise and John and Loving Grandad of Daisy, Zack and Molly. So sadlymissed. Stan's funeral service will take place at Loughborough Crematorium on Friday 8th August at 11am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired payable to Leicester Childrens Holiday(Mablethorpe) sent c/o Co-opfuneralcare, 1116 Melton Road, Syston.Tel 0116 2692233

ALAN ROY KILBY T8 1947

DateFriday, April 4, 2014 at 1:02PM
     

Sadly Alan pssed away on the 24th March 2014 age 81, he was looking forward to attending the 12th Reunion this month. The Funeral is at 12.45 p.m. on Friday 11th April 2014 at Gilrose Crematorium Leicester.

Edward Sheldon

Ted Sheldon has passed away on 12th Febuary 2014 folowing a short illnesss at the age of 94. He started as a Messenger in Hinckley as T2 He always said it was a pity there were only 2 Messengers there, so 'Popping' was not an option. The Funeral will be held at Gilrose Crematorium on Wednesday 26th February 2014 at 11.45.

DAVID ANTHONY KENT CALOW

 Dave Calow Known as DAK passed away on 17th January 2014. Mike Petty T901

Edward (Ted) Ward

DateFriday, January 10, 2014 at 4:10PM
Our most Senior Messenger Ted Ward has passed on just
short of his 100 th Birthday which is quite some milestone
to achieve.
Resident of New Wycliffe Home.
Passed peacefully away on 31st December 2013 aged 99
years.

Ernest Dauven
DateMonday, December 9, 2013 at 1:49PM
T908 Ernie Dauven passed away on the 17th December 2013 Ernie will be sadly missed by
all the lads from the 1950's and later who knew him well.
 Ernie Passed peacefully away on Tuesday 17th December, Aged 76 years.
Mike Petty T901

ROY VINCENT HACKETT

It is with much sadness that I have to report the passing of T933 Roy Hackett.

Many of the lads spoke to him at Nev Goodman's Funeral a few weeks ago
and it has been a great shock to all his friends to learn of his sudden passing.
Mike Petty T901
Passed away suddenly on Monday 2nd December aged 75 years.
Former Red Bike Boy (GPO),Ex Royal Signals Serviceman and
Member of Saffron Lane Working Mens Club for over 50 years.
 

NEVILLE ANTHONY GOODMAN

DateTuesday, November 12, 2013 at 9:25PM
Neville Anthony Goodman (Benny) T957
A real Red Bike enthusiast who will be sorely missed by the T.P.O. Crew at Quorn. Mike T901

Brian Arthur Newton

DateWednesday, June 5, 2013 at 11:35AM

Brian Arthur Newton known as Brin
1943-1947 Messenger Postman till 1962 Traffic Warden then H.M.P. Officer

Brian Arthur Newton Passed away suddenly on Friday 24th May 2013 aged 84.

 

Ronald Arthur Hill (Bunny) 

DateFriday, March 15, 2013 at 9:10AM

Ronald Arthur Hill (Bunny) passed away7th March 2013 his funeral will take place at 4.0p.m. on Friday 15th March 2013 at Gilrose Crematorium. Mike Petty T901 

TED BURDETT

E F H     Burdett    17/12/1938    T9

Ted Passed away on the 21 January 2013, he transfered to the Post Office Engineers and was at British Telecom until retirement. Ted was aged 88 when he died.

Alan Thornton

DateMonday, April 2, 2012 at 4:33PM

It is regret that I can report the passing of another Redbike Boy that was in the Mercury on the night of the 11th Reunion Mike T901

Alan passed away suddenly on March 27th, 2012 aged 74 years.

 

Joseph Anthony Lapworth

DateThursday, June 14, 2012 at 11:57AM

Joseph Anthony Lapworth ( Joe ) T940 passed peacefully away at LOROS Hospice on Saturday 2nd June 2012 after a short battle with cancer. He will be missed by many of those who knew and worked with him as a Messenger, Postman and P.H.G. Mike Petty Ex T901Leicester

David Philip Hendy

DateSaturday, June 30, 2012 at 1:29AM

It is with regret that I can only give the basic facts as regards to the death of David Philip Hendy ( Phil ) as Phil had no family, I have not been able to find any funeral arrangements to pass on to all those who knew him as a Messenger T912, Postman and P.H.G. Even though he was in poor health for a long time he always tried to help with the Reunions.

May he rest in peace Mike Ex T901

HENDY Phil Passed away 16th June 2012 At peace now after years of pain and illness, but sadly missed by caring friends and fellow suffers of Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS) who are allergic to digital wireless technologies. Phil would have urged everyone to research and discover the truth as he did From Colin, Keith and Sandi

 

THOMAS WILLIAM DYKE


DYKE THOMAS WILLIAM Thomas William Dyke (Tom) formerly of Swansea, passed away peacefully at home with his family around him on July 23rd 2012. Tom was a messenger in Swansea and Assistant Head Postmster at Leicester.

 

Roger Dilley

DateTuesday, September 25, 2012 at 8:32AM
Many lads from the 1960's will remember Roger Dilley who passed away peacefully in
St Mary's hospital in the Isle of Wight on Sunday 2nd September 2012, the day after his Father died in Leicester Royal Infirmary. Mike Petty T901

Darren Seare.

Darren was one of the last to start as a Messenger delivering Telegrams from 26th May 1981. He passed away aged 47 after a long illness on 1st December 2012.

Date

Neale Wilton

Neale started as T924 on 17th October 1963, Neale passed away age 65 in LOROS  on 5th December 2012


James Arthur Chamberlain

James was known as Jim, started as T1 on 17 December 1938 he transferred to the Telephone side of the Post Office where he was a well known Union Rep and also served as a J.P. He Died aged 88 on 12th December 2012.

Kevin John Wilkes

DateWednesday, January 26, 2011 at 11:23AM

2011 has not started well with another ex Leicester  Messenger1965/66 ( who then went over to Telephone Manager Duties and later with British Telecoms ) departing on 5th January 2011, he was Kevin John Wilkes.

Brian Tanner

DateMonday, March 28, 2011 at 11:54PM

It is with regret that I have to announce the death of Brian Tanner T17 from 1947. Brian died suddenly at home on 4th March 2011 aged 78, Brian was always one of the first to book in for the reunions which he always enjoyed attending along with his pal from his messenger days T903 Alan Kilby. mike Petty Ex T901

John Michael Buckler

DateTuesday, June 21, 2011 at 11:54PM

John Michael Buckler T13 in May of 1943 passed away aged 82 on Saturday 14th May 2011. Some of the lads from the 1940's will recall him as' Enock' he was one of those who transfered over to the Engineers in 1946. He was also a cousin to Derek Brayfield.

WILLIAMSON Tony (Streaky)

DateSunday, August 21, 2011 at 7:25PM
WILLIAMSON Tony (Streaky) Late G.P.O., passed away suddenly at LRI Friday August 5th. Loving brother to Jill and brother-in-law of Terry, uncle to Stephanie and Dale. Tony's funeral will take place at Gilroes Crematorium on Wednesday August 24th at 11.30am. All Friends Welcome

 

Roland Cross

DateWednesday, September 7, 2011 at 10:21PM

I have just been able to conifrm the loss of another old messenger he was Roland Cross known on B.T. as Pete. He started out 05/01/1941 at Bishop Street and with others transfered to the Engineers in 1943. Pete put in 51 years in all retiring at 65, not a bad record to hold. Pete passed away on 5th July 2011. Mike Petty Ex T901

Stan Jones

DateFriday, October 7, 2011 at 4:25PM

Stan Jones retired P.E.B. passed away aged 92 on 26th September 2011. Stan started on 4th September 1933 as a part time messenger (T29) he will be remembered by many in his days at Bishop Street H.O. and as the Buildings P.E.B. at the end of his long service. Mike Petty Ex T901

 

Charles Rowland Scotney

DateSunday, December 5, 2010 at 4:41PM

I have just found out that Charles Rowland Scotney who started in 1938as T25 and later transfered to G.P.O. Telephones died on the 27th of November 2010 age 86, a service will be held at Leicester's Gilrose Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday 7th of December 2010. Mike Ex T901Leicester

 

Joe Heatherly
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 9:06PM

Joe ( Budgie ) Heatherley died following a heart attack on Saturday 27th of November 2010, funeral arrangements are delayed due to an inquest. The service will be at St James Church Birstall. Mike Petty Ex T901 Leicester Messengers.

Anthony ( Tony ) Burdett

DateFriday, December 3, 2010 at 5:59PM
I have to report that another lad from the 1950's have passed on in the last week. Anthony ( Tony ) Burdett younger brother of the late Ken died on the 23rd November 2010, his funeral will be held at St Andrews Church Aylestone at 11.00 a.m. on the 7th of December.

 

Douglas Robert Patrick Goggins

You may wish to note that the funeral took place today of Douglas Robert Patrick Goggins who died on the 25th November 2010 age 81 Dug started as a messenger in February 1944 then he transfered to the Engineers and later joined the Police Force. Mike Ex T901 Leicester

Colin Burbage

DateWednesday, November 17, 2010 at 6:09PM
The Leicester Lads have just lost another special old boy, one who went from a 14 year old messenger to a top post as Chairman of the Wales and Marches Board we all know him as Colin Burbage O.B.E. OstJ, a man with a great personality and sense of humour who to quote a colleague had Post Office stamped through from head to toe.The funeral will take place on Wednesday 24th November 2010 at 13.00 hours in St Peters Church Dinas Powys South Glamorgan Wales. Mike Petty Ex T901 Leicester.


David Green

DateMonday, October 25, 2010 at 4:07PM
David Green "Herbie" Green's younger brother a messenger in the early 1950's died on Sunday 17th October 2010 in Wrexham Hospital following a long period of illness. Some of the lads may remember David as a P.H.G. and later as a Sub Postmaster in Leicester. The Funeral is to be held at Fairbourne Church North Wales at 09.30 on the 27th October 2010. Mike Petty Ex T901 Leicester

Fred Draycott

Sunday, October 3, 2010 at 11:29PM
It is one of those reports that it is both sad and a proud moment in reporting, the passing of our Senior Messenger, Fred Draycott he was 92 and will be remembered by a small number of colleagues from his days as a messenger. Many more will have known him in his years as a Postman Driver or at the end of his career working with his wife in Campbell Street as a Postal Assistant. It was a humorous and friendly team they made together even if it was hard to see Fred in a suit after many years in his uniform but the smiles were always the same. A service for Fred will be held at the Trinity Methodist Church Narborough Road Leicester at 10.15 on Tuesday 12th October 2010 followed by a short service at Gilrose Crematorium at 11.15. Mike ex T901