‘A good man – greatly missed’

Mike had several aspects to his life and these are detailed in the pages shown below:-

• Peter Osborne's tribute
• Peter Stoddart's tribute
• Political man
• Auster man
• Academic man
• Beryl's funeral address
• Room renamed in memory

PRESTON Michael Edward : Obituary

Published in the Leicester Mercury on 24^th August 2011 (Distributed in Leicester)

PRESTON Michael Edward Of Ratcliffe on the Wreake. Beloved husband of Beryl, passed away at LOROS on 18^th August 2011 aged 67 years. He is to be received into St. Botoloph's Church, Ratcliffe on the Wreake at 4.30pm on Tuesday 30th August. His service is to be held at 11.30am on Wednesday 31st August at St Mary's Church, Queniborough, followed by interment at Ratcliffe on the Wreake. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, would be appreciated for LOROS and may be sent c/o G. Gamble & Sons (Quorn) Ltd, Independent Funeral Directors, 101A Meeting Street, Quorn, Leics. LE12 8AQ. Telephone 01509 415415.

Beryls post in Leicester Mercury

Beryl would like to thank family and friends for their support over the last few months and for the many cards and messages received. A special thank you to everyone involved in the memorable Service of Thanksgiving and the Rev’d Canon David White and the Rev’d Lorna Brabin-Smith and everyone at St Marys Church Queniborough.

A very special thank you to the medical, nursing and catering staff at LOROS and to date donations now total £3586

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