Remembering John Kilby

A WELL-KNOWN Birstall man has died following a short illness.

John Kilby died on January 4, 2023, aged 90.

John was the author of several local history books and walking trails, and a former chairman of the Birstall & District Local History Society.

He was born on Front Street and lived for many years on Curzon Avenue.

John was an active member of the Methodist Church, loved singing in the choir, and was the Sunday school superintendent for many years.

He also served as a governor at Riverside and Stonehill schools.

With his late wife Rosalie, John had two sons and a daughter.

John’s funeral was held on February 7 at Birstall Methodist Church.

Young Leicestershire about the provision of youth facilities located within the pavilion on the School Lane playing field. Sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and the numbers attending are between six and 12 people per session.