Mrs Sylvia Valerie Leese

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On the 15th December 2025, peacefully at Hylands House Care Home, aged 90 years.

Much loved wife to John and a wonderful Mum and Nanny.

Her funeral service will take place at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Stratford- upon- Avon at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday 15th January, followed by a burial in her family village of Brailes.

Family flowers only, but should you wish to make a donation in her memory for the benefit of Dementia U.K,. that can be made at the service or via the 'Donate' button below where your gift may be further enhanced with Gift Aid.

All enquiries to R. Locke & Son, Brailes, (01608) 685 274.

Total collected to date: £427.50

Charity details

Dementia Uk

Our vision is to provide the specialist and compassionate support for all families that need it, through our Admiral Nurse service.

When things get challenging or difficult for people with dementia and their families, Admiral Nurses work alongside them, giving the one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions people need.

In the last three years we have doubled the number of Admiral Nurses across the UK. Our aim is to increase the number of Admiral Nurses by a further 50% during the period of this strategy and our ambition is for an Admiral Nurse service to be accessible to every part of the UK.

Registered Number 1039404

http://www.dementiauk.org

Service details

Funeral Mass

15 January, 2026 11:00

St Gregory's Roman Catholic Church

St Gregory the Great Church, Warwick Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6UJ

Burial

15 January, 2026 12:15

Brailes Cemetery

Friars Lane, Lower Brailes, Warwickshire, OX15 5HU

Messages of condolence

Gone but never forgotten. We miss you dearly, Nanny. Love always, Beth, Liam & Ettie xxx

Mrs Beth Gilleran

Cash donations received at the Funeral Service.

Anonymous .

In memory of Sylvia, our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this sad time. Love Julie & Pete Henson

Mrs Julie Henson

In loving memory of Sylvia, very sadly missed. Love Jacky and Pete

Mrs Jacky Owen

Love you mum ..,miss you .. Thankyou for being the best x

Mrs Jane & Tim Powell

Missing you so much nanny, rest peacefully. Love you so much. Love you Sarah, Russ and the boys xxx

Mrs Sarah Mann