– John Leslie, OBE, FCA, passed away on 1st January, aged 90. Chief Commoner (1995), City of London Corporation. He led a full and eventful life and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral to be held at Bentley Crematorium, Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 9RZ on Friday 1st February at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Dementia UK, either online at john-bird.muchloved.com or via Bennetts Funeral Directors, 2 High Street, Billericay, CM12 9BQ (please make cheques payable to the charity with John’s full name on the reverse). Enquiries to 01277 624289.