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A much-loved husband and father has been remembered as Coventry families pay heartfelt tributes to much-missed members of the community. Carsten Svejgaard Jakobsen was a respected businessman who ‘lived life to the fullest’, his family said.
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Death Notices
Hazel Florence Armstrong
Hazel Florence Armstrong sadly passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside on May 8, aged 75. Sadly missed by her family and friends.
Funeral to be held on June 14 at 3.30pm at Heart of England Crematorium (Nuneaton). Family flowers only, but donations can be made online to Parkinsons UK (Hinckley Branch). All enquiries to Ginns and Gutteridge Funeral Directors, 10 Cosby Road, Littlethorpe, Leicestershire, LE19 2HF. Tel: 0116 2863216.
Christopher Bales
Christopher Bales passed away unexpectedly on April 13, aged 66. He left behind heartbroken siblings Susan, Jacqueline, Stephen, Roger, Erica, John, Margaret and David, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was a dearly loved son, brother and uncle and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral was held on May 31 at 1pm at Charter Chapel, Canley Crematorium, CV4 7DF. Enquiries to Henry Ison and Sons, 76-78 Binley Road, Coventry, CV3 1FQ. Tel: 02476 458665.
Anthony James Lenton Birch
(Tony) Anthony James Lenton Birch passed away peacefully on May 4, aged 86. A beloved husband of Edith, a devoted dad to Amanda, a loving grandad to Adam and Amber and a much-loved great-grandad to Corey.
Funeral was held on June 2 at 10.15am at Heart of England Crematorium. Donations, if desired, payable to the British Heart Foundation in memory of Tony can be made via the J.E. Hackett and Sons website or by post to J.E. Hackett and Sons Ltd., 93 Leicester Road, Bedworth, CV12 8AH. Tel: 024 76 313 326.
Gordon Bucknall
Gordon Bucknall passed away peacefully on May 7, aged 90. A devoted husband to Hazel, a loving dad to Diane, Gordon, Paul, and Gail, a much-loved grandad to Ben, Sammy-Jo, Danielle, Tom, Mitchell, and Chelsey and a great-grandad to Jolie, Francesca, Logan, Cara, Charlie, Roman, Wynter, Henry and Jayden. Gordon will be missed by many.
Funeral to be held on June 12 at 12.30pm at Heart of England Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, payable to Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of Gordon can be made via J.E. Hackett and Sons website or by post to J.E. Hackett and Sons Ltd., 93 Leicester Road, Bedworth, CV12 8AH. Tel: 024 76 313 326.
Frederick Derek Checklin
(Derek) Frederick Derek Checklin passed peacefully away at home on May 12. A loving husband of Val, father to Lesley and Dawn, loving father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and brother. He will be sadly missed.
Funeral was held on May 31 at 11.15am in the Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium, Coventry. Donations, if desired, to Zoës Place Children Charity, will be gratefully received. Further information may be obtained from Heart of England Co-Op Funerals, 184 Ansty Road, Coventry, CV2 3EX. Tel: 02476 650619.
Selina Hazelwood
Selina Hazelwood was reunited with her beloved husband Wilf and daughter Valerie on May 10, aged 96. A much-loved and loving mum of Diane and John, dearly loved nan and great-nan and very dear sister of Gladys. Selina was greatly loved and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral to be held on June 19 at 12pm at All Saints Church, Bedworth followed by burial in Marston Lane Cemetery. Any flowers or donations to support Breast Cancer Support in memory of Selina can be made via the J.E. Hackett and Sons website or by post to J.E. Hackett and Sons Ltd., 93 Leicester Road, Bedworth, CV12 8AH. Tel: 024 76 313 326.
Linda Jackson
Linda Jackson, of Cow Lees Care Home, Astley House, Bedworth, passed away peacefully on May 7, aged 73. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral to be held on June 9 at 4.15pm at Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton. All flowers and enquiries c/o Heart of England Co-op Funerals, 10 High Street, Bedworth, CV12 8NF. Tel: 02476 314 823.
Carsten Svejgaard Jakobsen
Carsten Svejgaard Jakobsen was born in Ikast, Denmark, the son of Søren Peter Fevre Jakobsen and Emmy Svejgaard Jakobsen. He was a hard-driving but kindly magnate of the international meat industry who always wanted those around him to achieve their full potential and expected no less of himself. Affectionately dubbed the ‘King of Pork,’ he was the inspirational force in various multimillion-pound companies, including Danish Crown, Tulip Ltd., Plumrose Inc and latterly the Coventry-based Becketts Food Group which he joined as chairman in 2011.
Thanks to his strategic vision the business became a multi-site company producing more than 1,000 tonnes of bacon and gammon a week and a leading supplier of bacon to the food service and retail industries in the UK, and throughout Europe. He retired last October, intending to fulfil a dream and move to Portugal with his wife, Christine, and their son, Nicholas.
At a service to celebrate his life, Andy Clarke, a director of Becketts Food, said of him: “He was a man who always provided an ear when you wanted it, a smile when you did not expect it, counsel when you asked for it, advice when you requested it, a lift when you were low, a grounding when you were too high, praise when you did well and a kick up the backside when you needed it.”
According to his sons, Pete and Nicholas, he was a man who believed there were no shortcuts to success, only hard work, resilience and dedication. Christine described him as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who wanted only to do the very best for his work and family.
After a three-year business apprenticeship, Mr Jakobsen spent nine years in the Danish Military, rising to the rank of ‘Major’ and serving with the UN Peacekeeping Force. In 1984, he was appointed ‘Managing Director of SAS Service Partner Ltd,’ in Copenhagen, which provided support services for SAS Scandinavian Airlines, and then ‘MD of Operations’ at Heathrow Airport. After a period back in Denmark, in 1994 he was appointed ‘Managing Director of Hatting Bakery,’ in Swindon. He met his Jamaican-born wife, Christine, in 1998 while working in Denmark but living in the UK. In 2002, the family moved to Stratford.
With his great passion for life and despite an extremely busy business life, Mr Jakobsen still found time to follow many other interests including football, which in his youth, he had played professionally in Denmark and trained at Chelsea with the legendary goalkeeper Peter Bonetti as well as rugby, horse racing, golf, collecting cars and jazz. He once owned a jazz club in Copenhagen and, in his capacity as festival chairman of the meat trade charity, the Butchers and Drovers Charitable Institution, brought the internationally renowned jazz pianist Jools Holland to its annual gala dinner.
He also loved entertaining and hosting parties for his family and close friends. Carsten died leaving his wife Christine, sons Nicolas and Pete, sister-in-law Sharon, niece Samantha, daughter-in-law Papaya and grandsons Karaili and Kyan. He lived life to the fullest, with no regrets. Until we meet again. Rest in Peace My Carsten.
Michael John Jones
(Mick) Former Mayor of Nuneaton and Bedworth. Michael John Jones passed away peacefully at the George Eliot Hospital on April 21. A loving husband to Jane, stepfather to Andrew, loving brother to Peter and Carel and brother-in-law to Carel and Andy.
Committal was held on June 2 at 2pm. Donations, if desired, for Mary Ann Evans Hospice may be sent c/o Devall and Son Funeral Directors or made online via www.devallandson.com. Devall and Son Funeral Directors, The Green, Attleborough, Nuneaton, CV11 4FJ. Tel: 02476 375665.
Albert Edward King
(Bill) ‘Gongoozler Extraordinaire.’ Albert Edward King passed away on May 11, aged 86. A beloved father to Christina and Nicholas. He has been reunited with brother Jack and sisters, Hilda, Violet, Phyllis and Rose Graveside.
Service was held on June 6 at 12pm at London Road Cemetery. Maton and Sons, 35 Raglan Street, Coventry, CV1 5QF. Tel: 02476 225191.
Hayley May
Hayley May passed away peacefully at UHCW on April 16, aged 17.
Funeral was held on June 5 at 11.15am at Canley Crematorium in the Cannon Hill Chapel. Donations may be made in memory of Hayley to the UHCW Charity for Critical Care Ward via www.heartofenglandcoopfunerals.co.uk. Further information may be obtained from Heart of England Co-Op Funerals, 11 Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry, CV1 3AX. Tel: 02476 225826.
Iris Milton
Iris Milton passed away peacefully and was reunited with her beloved husband George on April 18, aged 96. A devoted mum to Anthony and Ian and a much-loved grandmother to Annette, Marie, Gemma and Gillian.
Funeral was held on May 31 at 10.30am at Coventry Road Baptist Church followed by burial at Marston Lane Cemetery at 11.30am Donations, if desired, payable to St Johns Ambulance in memory of Iris can be made via J.E. Hackett and Sons website or by post to J.E. Hackett and Sons Ltd., 93 Leicester Road, Bedworth, CV12 8AH. Tel: 024 76 313 326.
Thelma Morris
Thelma Morris passed peacefully away at home, wife of the late Len Morris.
Funeral was held on June 1 at 10am at Canley Crematorium, Charter Chapel. Further information may be obtained from Heart of England Co-Op Funerals, 11 Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry, CV1 3AX. Tel: 02476 225826.
Susan Frances O’Donoghue
Susan Frances (Earles) Donoghue is now resting in the arms of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. A devoted wife to the late Chris O’Donoghue, a beloved mother to Lucy and the late Luke and a doting grandmother to Gabriel and Saskia.
Funeral to be held on June 16 at 10.15am at Holbrooks Evangelical Church followed by a burial at St Pauls Cemetery. A spread of tea and sandwiches at Holbrooks Evangelical Church. All are welcome. Any flowers are also welcome via Henry Isons, Binley Road. Henry Isons and Son, 175 Daventry Road, Coventry, CV3 5HF. Tel: 02476504650.
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