Maurice Bent

5th May 1941 to 7th November 2021

Maurice was born and bred in Syston, he had seen his village grow into the town it is today.
He was very proud to be a Systonian.
He met Marilyn when they both worked at DCE in Thurmaston and married in 1967 recorded in the local newspaper as it was a double wedding with her sister Kathleen and Ian.
Some may remember Maurice from when he and Marilyn ran ‘Bents’ Grocery store, where his hot breakfast cobs were famous.
The family have many memories to share from Maurice’s cooking skills to DIY and holidays. Marilyn and Maurice loved camping and continued until three years ago. They also travelled extensively.
Maurice was also active within the community of Syston in a variety of ways; acting, singing and playing in the Tally HO band. His love of music has been a huge part of the family and continues today. When his daughters were at S.S. Peter & Paul junior school, Maurice was treasurer of the parent teacher association and was involved in organising many fund raising events.
Over the last 20 years both Maurice and Marilyn have been active members of Syston In Bloom and were involved in lots of projects particularly up to Syston’s entry into the RHS annual In Bloom competition. Latterly they have been a Syston Station Adopter, taking care of the station. He was also a member of the Syston Methodist Badminton Club, of which he was Treasurer for several years.
He will be missed by all who knew him but the memories will remain.