Tributes Paid to Former Mayor

Tributes have been paid to a former Mayor of Hinckley and Bosworth who has died.

Geoff Payne served as a Liberal Democrat councillor for Hinckley Clarendon ward from 1995 to 2000 and was Mayor of Hinckley & Bosworth between 1998 and 1999.

Friend and fellow Clarendon Councillor, David Bill paid tribute to the former Mayor. He said: “Geoff was a larger than life character with a wicked sense of humour which he used to good effect especially on social occasions. He took a particular interest in the Herford link following on from his National Service where he served in the Army during the Suez crisis in the 1950’s. I and my fellow councillors offer our condolences to his family.”

Funeral service to take place at St Marys’ Church, Church Walk, Hinckley at 1.45pm on Friday 31 January 2020. This is a church service to celebrate Geoff Payne's life to which colleagues and friends are warmly invited.  This will then be followed by a private family cremation. Donations, if wished, may be made payable to the Royal Hospital Chelsea, c/o G Seller & Co Ltd 01455 637457.  The family hope as many people who knew Geoff as possible are able to join them for this celebratory service.