Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameKathleen Mary DUCKERING 
, 2022
, 2022Census29 September 1939, 4 Rowsley Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, England4966 Age: 12
EducationAt School 19394966
FatherCharles Walter DUCKERING , 2006 (1880-1967)
MotherBarbara Kate GILES , 2008 (1895-1961)
Notes for Kathleen Mary DUCKERING
Kathleen Mary Fensome died 18 March aged 83
Kathleen was born on 20 October 1926, and grew up in Kimberley Road. From a very early age St James the Greater played a large part in her life and indeed helped form the artistic interest she had, when as a young girl she was fascinated by the redecoration of the Church and would stop and talk to the artists and craftsmen on her way to and from school. Kathleen was a fine artist herself, and a keen embroiderer – the green and gold pulpit fall was hand stitched by her in the late 1960s in memory of her parents and presented to the Church.
On leaving school Kathleen carried on her artistic flair at the Art and Tech specialising in, and becoming an award winner in, shoe design. During the Second World War she joined the Land Army, working and living on a farm near Oakham, Rutland. Recently she was presented with a Service Medal when the Government decided, retrospectively, to acknowledge and honour the contribution the Land Army girls made during the war.
Kathleen met Dennis soon after the end of the war and they were married in St James’s in March 1954. Jane was born in 1956, Matthew in 1958, and David in 1965. Home was a loving, secure and very happy environment.
Her life fundamentally changed in 1978 when Dennis died suddenly, aged 51. She became withdrawn having previously been very sociable, and ceased to be a regular worshipper. However, she took delight in becoming a grandmother to Kay, Joseph, Joshua, Rebecca, and Emily and settled into a matriarchal role to a very supportive family.
As Kathleen got older her sight and hearing started to fail which, combined with other health problems, she found increasingly frustrating. After a stroke four years ago and her health gradually deteriorated to the point that she could not be left safely on her own, and moved to Devonshire Court two months before she died. Initially she struggled with the change but her last few weeks she was relaxed and happy and her spirit was still strong. Her grand daughter Rebecca was with her when she suffered a final and fatal stroke. Her funeral at St James’s has reconnected members of her family with the church.
Article from ‘St JAmes the Greater Leicester Quarterly Summer 2010’ found on line - adlibitum.co.uk
Kathleen was born on 20 October 1926, and grew up in Kimberley Road. From a very early age St James the Greater played a large part in her life and indeed helped form the artistic interest she had, when as a young girl she was fascinated by the redecoration of the Church and would stop and talk to the artists and craftsmen on her way to and from school. Kathleen was a fine artist herself, and a keen embroiderer – the green and gold pulpit fall was hand stitched by her in the late 1960s in memory of her parents and presented to the Church.
On leaving school Kathleen carried on her artistic flair at the Art and Tech specialising in, and becoming an award winner in, shoe design. During the Second World War she joined the Land Army, working and living on a farm near Oakham, Rutland. Recently she was presented with a Service Medal when the Government decided, retrospectively, to acknowledge and honour the contribution the Land Army girls made during the war.
Kathleen met Dennis soon after the end of the war and they were married in St James’s in March 1954. Jane was born in 1956, Matthew in 1958, and David in 1965. Home was a loving, secure and very happy environment.
Her life fundamentally changed in 1978 when Dennis died suddenly, aged 51. She became withdrawn having previously been very sociable, and ceased to be a regular worshipper. However, she took delight in becoming a grandmother to Kay, Joseph, Joshua, Rebecca, and Emily and settled into a matriarchal role to a very supportive family.
As Kathleen got older her sight and hearing started to fail which, combined with other health problems, she found increasingly frustrating. After a stroke four years ago and her health gradually deteriorated to the point that she could not be left safely on her own, and moved to Devonshire Court two months before she died. Initially she struggled with the change but her last few weeks she was relaxed and happy and her spirit was still strong. Her grand daughter Rebecca was with her when she suffered a final and fatal stroke. Her funeral at St James’s has reconnected members of her family with the church.
Article from ‘St JAmes the Greater Leicester Quarterly Summer 2010’ found on line - adlibitum.co.uk
Notes for Dennis James (Spouse 1)
FENSOME Kathleen Mary Treasured memories of a much loved Mum and Grandma who died 18th March 2010. Greatly missed by all her family today and every day. Also remembering Dad, Dennis James Fensome who died 12th September 1978. Rest in peace together. Jane, Matthew, David and families