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Funeral conducted by R C Payne & Son Funeral Directors
485 Bitterne Road East, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 5EQ
02380 449111

Mr Stephen William Franey

19th February 1958 - 27th December 2025

Family flowers only please

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Motor Neurone Disease Association

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Stephen sadly passed away on 27th December 2025 aged 67 years. He passed while doing what he loved best - travelling on a cruise.

He enjoyed nearly 40 years working at Kings College London in a number of roles, and was awarded an MBE for his work in the later years. Outside of work he enjoyed travelling and spending time with his wife Karen and their son Ben. He recently and reluctantly took retirement in September following his struggle with motor neurone disease.

He will be greatly missed by his wife Karen, son Ben, wider family, friends, and work colleagues across Kings College, many UK universities and other institutions.

To all who knew him, it would be lovely to have you there to celebrate Stephen’s life and achievements.

The Service:
Friday 27th February 2026 at 12.15 pm. East Chapel, Southampton Crematorium, Bassett Green Road, Southampton SO16 3NF 

Celebration of Life:
Please join us afterwards at Chilworth Manor Hotel, Chilworth, SO16 7PT for refreshments and shared memories.

In keeping with Stephen’s infamous and colourful dress style, please feel free to wear clothes that fit with this style!

Livestream:
For those unable to attend in person, a livestream link will be available so you may watch the service either live or at a later time (for up to 28 days). Please message Karen or Ben for the live stream information and they will gladly pass it on.

Please let us know by 20th February if you are planning on attending so we have an idea of numbers for catering.

Family flowers only please. Donations may be made to the MND Association (Motor Neurone Disease) in their place should you wish.

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DATE AND TIME

Friday 27th February 2026, 12:15pm

ADDRESS

Southampton Crematorium, Bassett Green Road, Southampton, SO16 3NF

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