Barbara Blanche Leach

BARBARA BLANCHE LEACH, aged 97, entered into rest on January 17, 2026.
Widow of Edwin Maurice Leach.
Mother of Deborah (Simon), Teresa (Harvey), Andrea (Mark) and Gillian.
Grandmother of Rachel, Timothy, Ryan, Jamie and Sarah.
Great-grandmother of Rock, Leah, Eva, Kieran and Lara.
Sister of Eleanor Ross, Yvonne Mottershead, John Bynoe (deceased), Lisle Bynoe (deceased), Peter Bynoe (deceased) and Caroline Bynoe (deceased)

A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at St. Matthias Church, Hastings where friends and relatives are asked to meet at 10.00 am. The cortège will then proceed to Westbury Cemetery for the interment. In lieu of flowers and in honour of Barbara’s dedication to the church, an offering will be taken during the service. The proceeds will go to a worthy undertaking by the church.
Mourning colours are optional.

The family invites you to view the live streaming of the service; to view, please click here