Caroline Wessel

19th May 1942 — 9th Jun 2026
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of Desford, passed away peacefully on 9th June 2026 aged 84 years.

 Dearly loved wife of Anthony and a beloved mum and gaggy.

 Caroline’s memorial service will take place at Leicester Cathedral on Monday 20th July at 2:00PM.

 No flowers please.

 All enquiries to G Seller Funeral Directors, 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1RH. Tel: 01455 637457.

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Funeral Service

Date:
Monday 20th July 2026

Time:
2:00PM

Location:
Leicester Cathedral
2, Peacock Lane
Leicester
Leicester, LE1 5PZ

Messages Of Condolence

It was with immense sadness we have just heard of Caroline’s death . She was always so caring and interested in others and her historical research has added so much to Leicester’s history.
Our deepest sympathy to Anthony and the family .
Mary Twidell
Mary Twidell
Remembering my school ‘Bestie’. We shared SO much in those formative years and I am so often reminded of her so happily. Sending love to Ant and all the family xxxx Squobe xxx
virginia armstrong
Caroline was always so full of enthusiasm and pleased to see one. She will be sorely missed.
Denis Kenyon
I was so saddened to hear about Caroline's passing. She was such a remarkable woman. Sending my condolences to you all. With love, Amiko x
Amiko Hippisley
Sending our heartfelt condolences to all the family on the sad loss of Caroline. A truly beautiful lady with a heart of gold, whose kindness touched so many lives. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.

Karen & Scott Wakefield
Karen Wakefield
So sad to have lost such a treasured collector of historical knowledge about my village and its 'big house' and family - Beaumanor Hall, our little almshouses, and the Herricks. All linked forever through her publications. RIP Caroline.
Ann Irving
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