Lionel had liver cancer and suffered a stroke at home; he died in hospital on January 23, 2025.
He leaves to mourn his wife of 51 years Doris, his daughter Roberta and Paul Sparling his son-in-law.
Lionel was creamated. There will be no service.
“I held your hand as we waited for the ambulance, I knew you were scared, we both knew it was the end. You will live forever in my heart. Rest in peace.”