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In Memory Of A Loved One

Losing a loved one is hard. If you'd like to leave a tribute to someone who has passed you can do so on our 'In Memory' page.
Richard Jetten<br><small>18th November 1968 - 5th May 2024</small>

Richard Jetten
18th November 1968 - 5th May 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Richard Jetten on 5th May. Richard was a close member of the Kidney Cancer UK family and a tireless advocate for our cause. Richard was the voice of the kidney cancer patient community and attended NICE hearings where he ...
Bryan Noyce<br><small>19 November 1941 - 23 September 2023</small>

Bryan Noyce
19 November 1941 - 23 September 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Brian Cyril Noyce ("Bryan"), born in Rhayader on 19 November 1941, who died at home surrounded by the love and care of his wife, June and daughter, Claire, on 23 September 2023. Bryan battled with kidney cancer disease bravely and strongly, but in the ...
Christopher Gunning

Christopher Gunning

Beloved father, husband and composer Our beloved husband and father Christopher Gunning passed away from renal cancer on 25th March 2023. We are all devastated, despite knowing that his time was limited the pain of losing him is not any more bearable. The effect this disease had on him was ...
Bruce Campbell

Bruce Campbell

In loving memory of Bruce Campbell who died from Kidney Failure and Pancytopenia on 21st October 2022. Bruce lived with one kidney for many years following a cancerous tumour being removed. Bruce was a devoted husband to Bernadette, a loving caring father to Colin, Barry and Vicky and papa to ...
Narendra Mehta B.E.M.<br><small>8 November 1949 - 6 May 2021</small>

Narendra Mehta B.E.M.
8 November 1949 - 6 May 2021

Dad, we still think of you and miss you every single day. It feels like you’ve been kidnapped from us. It breaks my heart that you’re not physically here anymore. You have faced and overcome so many challenges throughout your life. Despite that, you did so much to help so many adults and ...
Marianne Plenk<br><small>5 March 1925 - 6 November 2021</small>

Marianne Plenk
5 March 1925 - 6 November 2021

In loving memory of Marianne Plenk, a much loved, mother, grandmother, and friend. Marianne sadly passed away on Saturday 6th November aged 96. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends
Vibert Woolcock<br><small>19 Nov 1932 - 2010</small>

Vibert Woolcock
19 Nov 1932 - 2010

My Father was great! He gave me good advice. He was my father. When he died from cancer, it devastated my family. And, it made me want to do something about this cancer. So, I'm helping this charity gets this money to deal with it. Please all donate in memory of my Dad.
Brian Hadley<br><small>22 May 1931 - 24 Jan 2021</small>

Brian Hadley
22 May 1931 - 24 Jan 2021

I've set this page up in loving memory of my lovely Dad, Brian who passed away with kidney/renal cancer in January 2021.  Although he lived with this for many years, there were few symptoms to start and it was only the last 6 months of his life when the illness finally caught up with him.  He ...
John William Owens<br><small>2 December 1959 - 5 November 2020</small>

John William Owens
2 December 1959 - 5 November 2020

John was full of life and fun, he always went the extra mile, whether at home or at work. He was loved and cherished by his family and friends. He was quiet and shy but when you got to know him he had the most fabulous sense of humour. He was taken from us too soon at just 60 years of age.  ...
Stephen Cotterill<br><small>28 March 1958 - 11 March 2020</small>

Stephen Cotterill
28 March 1958 - 11 March 2020

In memory of Steve, the most laid back fella ever. Steve was very much loved and will be missed a great deal.
Kathleen Elizabeth Beech<br><small>19 February 1951 - 25 November 2019</small>

Kathleen Elizabeth Beech
19 February 1951 - 25 November 2019

My Auntie first became ill in late May 2019 and we found out that she had metastatic kidney cancer that had spread to her brain, abdomen, and lungs three months later. She had surgery to remove the brain tumour but the recovery was long and complicated. She’d had no symptoms whatsoever from ...
Chris Clarke<br><small>13 April 1945 - 27 August 2019</small>

Chris Clarke
13 April 1945 - 27 August 2019

Chris was the light of my life, my soul mate, my everything and will be forever in my heart and in the hearts of all his family and friends. A man of many talents, including car restoration, furniture restoration especially Ercol furniture, and a passion for historic VW vehicles and WW2 ...
Charles Smith<br><small>19th April 1941 - 21st June 2017</small>

Charles Smith
19th April 1941 - 21st June 2017

In tears we saw you sinking, we watched you fade away. Our hearts were almost broken, you fought so hard to stay. But when we saw you sleeping, so peacefully free from pain. We could not wish you back, to suffer that again.
Jacqueline Ross (or Hemissi)<br><small>27 March 1968 - 10 April 2018</small>

Jacqueline Ross (or Hemissi)
27 March 1968 - 10 April 2018

No farewell words were spoken No time to say goodbye You were gone before we knew it, And only god knows why. Our hearts still ache in sadness, And secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know...... RIP Jackie GBNF
Carol Muriel Mills<br><small>19 May 1945 - 21 December 2016</small>

Carol Muriel Mills
19 May 1945 - 21 December 2016

To my much loved and cherished sister Carol, who suffered for 9 months with this cruel illness. Missed beyond words xx
Tony Greedus<br><small>9th September 1931 - 18th September 2017</small>

Tony Greedus
9th September 1931 - 18th September 2017

To our dear Dad, mere words cannot express how much you mean to us. More than just a special Dad, you were a precious friend, always there for us. You were the rock that we leant on. Life is so empty now without you. We are so very proud that you were our Dad. Wherever you may be, we ...
Nigel Hurst<br><small>20 October 1960 - 4 October 2017</small>

Nigel Hurst
20 October 1960 - 4 October 2017

Dad was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2003. He had his left kidney removed as the tumour burst through and unfortunately developed secondaries in his stomach and diaphragm. He was given 12 months to live and a 15% chance of survival. The cancer also caused him to develop cataracts in both ...
Leon James Neale<br><small>21 May 1953 - 21 August 2017</small>

Leon James Neale
21 May 1953 - 21 August 2017

Leon had no symptoms other than a back ache which started around Christmas 2013, which was increasingly becoming more painful, but because of the work that he did we thought it was a pulled muscle and it was diagnosed and treated as sciatica. Eventually being sent for x-ray, then scans Leon ...
Ray Mouland<br><small>7th August 1948 - 1st May 2017</small>

Ray Mouland
7th August 1948 - 1st May 2017

My Dad, Ray, was a real life action man. Since his early childhood, Dad lived every day to its absolute fullest; he worked hard, establishing his own business Castle Heating in 1975, and played even harder! From wrestling to rock bands, from dancing and swimming to motorbikes and car racing, ...
Paul Simpson<br><small>1st February 1975 - 06 December 2016</small>

Paul Simpson
1st February 1975 - 06 December 2016

We miss you beyond words. We will love and hold you in our hearts forever. xxx
Harry Themistokleous<br><small>13 December 1956 - 9 April 2016</small>

Harry Themistokleous
13 December 1956 - 9 April 2016

If tears could build a stairway And memories a lane I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again  
Jill Allan<br><small>22 October 1966 - 7 January 2016</small>

Jill Allan
22 October 1966 - 7 January 2016

On the morning of Thursday January 7th 2016, Jill passed away peacefully at home, after a courageous three year battle with kidney cancer; whilst being comforted by her dear family and friends. Jill was 49 years old. Jill Baxter was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, on October 22nd 1966. She was ...
Rose Steele<br><small>1 October 1940 - 28 December 2015</small>

Rose Steele
1 October 1940 - 28 December 2015

After an 18 month battle with kidney cancer our wonderful mum finally lost her battle on 28th December 2015. She was the most couragous and wonderful human being and mum to us all. She will be greatly missed but her memory will live on. Following on from her diagnosis in 2014 we found your web ...