A Service of Thanksgiving for
Jan Fillingham MBE, Former Oakham Mayor (10th January 1943 - 5th August 2013)
was held at All Saints Church Oakham yesterday (15th August 2013)
The service was conducted by The Revd Alex Aldous, Chaplain, Oakham School
The service was attend by close family and local VIP's such as current Mayor Adam Lowe
and other town councillors.
The High Sheriff of Rutland Trish Ruddle and Former High Sheriff Elizabeth Mills also
attended.
Jan Fillingham Opening Public Loo as Mayor
The first hymn was Immortal, invisible, God only wise,......
Giles Ranyell read John 14: 1-6
Tributes were given by the Rev Alex Aldous and Jan's son Richard Fillingham
the second hymn was Guide me, O thou great Redeemer.......
Claudia Walker-Barber read She is gone by David Harkins
This was followed by the Address & Prayers from Rev Alex Aldous
The final hymn was And did those feet in ancient time walk upon England's mountains green?
This was followed by the Commendation and the Blessing.
The service concluded with a Organ Voluntary
Organist Mr Kevin Slingsby
A short burial service followed at Oakham Cemetery Kilburn Road.
the family wishes to thank all friends for their love and support at this time
All donations to Jan's memory will be shared between
Macmillan Cancer Support and Anna's Hope
These can be sent to
Fords of Oakham, 8 Church Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6AA
Tel. 01572 722654
