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The obituary notice of Reverend Richard 'John' TONKIN

Leicester | Published in: Leicester Mercury.

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A J Adkinson & Son

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Reverend Richard 'John'TONKINTONKIN Reverend Richard 'John' Former vicar of Holy Trinity Church, Hinckley, St. Peter's Church, Oadby and Holy Apostles Church, Leicester.

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 18th July 2026, aged 97 years.

Dearest husband to the late Margaret, cherished father to Ruth, Elizabeth and Andrew and a much-loved grandfather & great-grandfather.

The committal will take place at Great Glen Crematorium on Friday 14th August at 11.30am followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at The Church of the Martyrs, Westcotes Drive, Leicester at 1.00pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired, may be made payable to Church Mission Society and sent c/o A.J. Adkinson and Son Funeral Directors 12 London Road Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5DG Tel: 0116 2712340 or online www.ajadkinsonandson.com

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Published: 24/07/2026

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