Fundraising page started in memory of former Hinckley and Bosworth Mayor

Before becoming Mayor he was a local police officer and was heavily involved in charity work.

Former Mayor of Hinckley and Bosworth Bill Joy has sadly passed away.

Before becoming Mayor he was a local police officer and was heavily involved in charity work.

He set up his charity to help abused children, raised money for CCTV for Hinckley and ran a contact centre for over 20 years.

His daughter Michelle, who set up the gofundme page, said: "We would like to give dad the send off that he deserves and then maybe a bench or something to be made in his memory where we can all go to pay our respects as he touched many people far and wide with his generosity and kindness over the years. "

Fosse 107's thoughts are with Kay and her family at this sad time.

Funeral details

13:15 Tuesday 3rd December at Nuneaton Crematorium

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He did so much for the hinckley community, including his own charity to help abused children, raised money for CCTV for hinckley, being mayor, running a contact centre for 20 plus years voluntary, this is just a few.

Fundraising page started in memory of former Hinckley and Bosworth Mayor