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Obituary: Cyril Hobbins

Tributes by The Editor 2nd Oct 2025  
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CYRIL HOBBINS: 9.01.1938 – 28.09.2025

Sadly, we announce the passing of Cyril Hobbins, a local colourful Kenilworth character who lived in this town, which he loved, all his life.

He was known to many as The Magic Toyman, an artist, street photographer, historian and a friend.

We invite all Cyril's friends to his funeral, to celebrate his long and full life.

It will be held on Tuesday 14th October 2025, at the Chapel, Oaks Rd

Cemetery, Kenilworth, CV8 1GE at 2pm.

Cyril expressed he would like you to wear colourful clothing.

Family flowers only. Donations in Cyril's memory may be made to The Air Ambulance Service.

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