Kathleen Mary Phethean (15 Feb 1927 - 1 Aug 2018)

Mandi and Guy - I had no idea, until yesterday (31/08), that your wonderful mum had passed away. On behalf of Jo, Ruth and Tim, I'm sending our heartfelt condolences and sympathies. Your mum had such a vibrant personality and was one of Ruddington's truly unique characters. She had a zest for life that's for sure and certainly lived it to the full. I last saw your mum at, appropriately enough, a quiz night at Stanton on the Wolds golf club - she regaled me with the ins and outs of her 90th birthday celebrations, which she hugely enjoyed. Will any of us ever forget the Ruddington quizzes? The bi-annual task of setting the questions to try and outwit the Phetheans (which, of course, we never achieved!) became more and more challenging as the years went by - scarred us for life it did! Both your mum and dad were such prominent figures in Ruddington and very much a positive part of our lives. I think we still have some cine footage of one of the many picnics we all had in Bradgate Park - and a trip to Burghley House - will have to try and dig them out. They were good times and carefree days and we're blessed to have such fond and happy memories.
Love to you both and all your family.

I only knew Kathy for about 4 years, but she was a lovely lady with a great sense of humour and it was always a pleasure to meet her. She will be missed!

I will fondly remember Kath as her postman for many years. We would laugh and joke, her smile was that bright that at Christmas no decorations were needed on Kirk Lane as she lit the whole of it up with her smile.
Kath was so overjoyed when I had to get her to sign for a letter, it was a voucher win from "Take a Break" puzzle magazine.
Kath eagerly waited for the delivery of the Countryfile calendar, it was always a gift for Brian the gardener.
She was immensely proud of her family and again couldn't disguise her radiant smile when telling me about the recital of a member of the family at George Clooneys wedding.
Her wonderful zest for life, her friendliness has gone but will always be remembered.
God bless

Postman Mark.

I will fondly remember Kath as her postman for many years. We would laugh and joke, her smile was that bright that at Christmas no decorations were needed on Kirk Lane as she lit the whole of it up with her smile.
Kath was so overjoyed when I had to get her to sign for a letter, it was a voucher win from "Take a Break" puzzle magazine.
Kath eagerly waited for the delivery of the Countryfile calendar, it was always a gift for Bruan the gardener.
She was immensely proud if her family and again couldn't disguise her radiant smile when telling me about the recital of a member of the family at George Clooneys wedding.
Her wonderful zest for life, her friendliness has gone but will always be remembered.
God bless

Postman Mark.

I always looked forward to Aunt Katy and Uncle Kens visits to Canada. Many great memories, Aunt Katy always so generous with her affection and her humour. Cheers Aunt Katy. To a wonderful life!

We first met Kathy with her Husband Ken in 1981, when we journeyed to Spain together and we have been very good friends ever since..Many times we have driven down together Ken and Kathy in their camper van and we in our car aconnected by CB radio, Kathy would buzz through ..coffee time and we would then pull in to the next service area. Many meals together. Great times. Goodbye Kathy.