Family Announcements, births, marriages, deaths, obituaries and in memoriam from Hampshire

HOLDEN Ceinwen ("Kay") Sid', Glenn and family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr: Stokes and the District Nursing Team of Alresford Surgery for their devotion, professionalism and dedicated care to Kay and her family during her last illness,

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Helen and Terry Congratulations on the birth of your son Arthur On 1st December 2008, a baby brother for Tilly Love from Granny and Pappy, Susie and Robert Cameron

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WHEATLEY John formerly of Winchester, passed away peacefully on 13th December 2008, at Ashley Lodge nursing home. Beloved dad to Sharon and Sue and much loved "Pips" to Kimberly, Mark, Liam, Daniel and Adam and father-in-law to Viv and Richard. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service will be held on Monday 29th December 2008 at Bournemouth Crematorium at 2 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation c/o Moodys Funeral Directors, 59, Old Milton road, New Milton, BH25 6DJ

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WHALE John peacefully on 15th December after a short illness; aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Brenda, loving father of David, Christina and Julia and a wonderful grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at All Saint's Church Highcliffe on Wednesday 24th December at 1.00 p.m. followed by cremation at Basingstoke at 2.00 p.m. and then an opportunity to "raise a glass" at Winchester club, Worthy Lane. No black please. Family flowers only please but donations to benefit "Macmillan Cancer Care" or "The Salvation Army" may be forwarded to Richard Steel & Partners, 12-14 City Road, Winchester SO23 8SG.

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GIFFORD-HULL on 16th December at her home, Patricia Gifford-Hull age 65 of Ropley To my dear wife Mol, our little Mummy and Granny. Words cannot express how much we will miss you. Your true strength of character showed throughout your illness. You were so brave. We will love you so much forever. 'Somersfield' will never be the same. Love from Richard, Fay, Sophie, Ollie and Brooke. xxxx Funeral Tuesday 23rd December at Ropley Church at 2 p.m. Family flowers only but in her memory donations to MacMillan Cancer Support. c/o Kemp & Stevens, 93, High St, Alton, Hants, GU34 1LG.

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DUNCAN Helen (Nena) suddenly but peacefully at home in Alresford on 10th December 2008, aged 84. Wife of the late James Murray Duncan, mother of the late Douglas and mother-in-law to Claire and grandmother to Dominic, Matthew, Adam and Thomas. Funeral service at Basingstoke Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd December at 11.45am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Marie Curie Cancer Care c/o Richard Steel & Partners, Alderman House, 12-14 City Road, Winchester. SO23 8SG (01962 862333)

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PAICE Walter (Ron) Passed away peacefully on 15th December 2008, in Winchester Hospital aged 94 years. Reunited with his beloved wife Hilda Dearly loved dad to Rosemary and David Father-in-law to Frank Grandad to Nicholas and Caroline Great-Grandad to Daniel, Thomas, Natasha and William Will always be remembered. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 23rd December at Holy Cross Church, Durley at 2.00 p.m. Flowers or donations if desired to Arthritis Research Campaign c/o W.G.Bush Funeral Directors 73, Leigh Road, Eastleigh SO50 9DF 023 8061 2463

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BUMSTEAD David Alexander (Snowy) Aged 73 Passed away Dec 13th at R.H.C.Hospital After a long illness. Dearest husband and father of Margaret, Steve and Jo, Beloved grandad of Alexander. Funeral at St. Barnabas Church, Winchester on Monday 29th December at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, to the Alzheimer's Society c/o Richard Steel & Partners 01962 862333

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FINCH Dorothy On 10th December 2008 at Devenish House Nursing Home aged 78 years. Formerly of Crawley. Beloved mother of Sylvia, Peter and Richard and much loved by her six grandsons. Funeral service at Crawley Parish Church on Monday 22nd December at 11.00a.m. Donations, if desired, for MacMillan Cancer Support or St.Johns, Winchester, Charity (Devenish House) c/o Richard Steel & Partners, Alderman House, City Road, Winchester SO23 8SG

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STRANGE Emily (Mollie) Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 9th December 08, aged 95. Beloved mother to Nigel, Nana to Tania and Natalie and Friend to All. Service to be held on Friday 19th December at 1.30pm St Cross Church, Winchester.

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HOLDEN Ceinwen ("Kay") peacefully on 13th December at her home in Alresford; aged 77 years. Beloved wife of Sid, loving mother of Glenn and the late Mark and sadly missed by the many who knew her. Funeral service at St.John the Baptist Church, Alresford on Tuesday 23rd December at 2.00 p.m. followed by interment. Flowers or donations to benefit "Naomi House" or "Cancer Research UK." may be forwarded to Richard Steel & Partners, 12-14 City Road, Winchester SO23 8SG

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NEWTON Sybil "Jeannie" On 9th December 2008, peacefully at home. Adored widow of Jim, devoted mother of Angela, mother in law of Bob and dear aunt and great aunt. Funeral service at Compton Parish Church, near Winchester tomorrow Friday 19th December at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to The Royal British Legion c/o Richard Steel & Partners, Alderman House, 12-14 City Road, Winchester. SO23 8SG 01962 862333

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LATCHAM Anthony Noel (Tony) At home unexpectedly on 10th December; aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Alison, greatly loved father of Mark, Robin and Sally and a wonderful grandfather. Funeral service at Basingstoke Crematorium today, Thursday 18th December at 4.15 p.m. Family flowers only please but donations to benefit "R.N.L.I." may be forwarded to Richard Steel & Partners, 12-14 City Road, Winchester SO23 8SG 01962 862333

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FIREBRACE Mary (nee Lobb) On 13th December 2008, in Winchester Hospital. Loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and friend to many. The private cremation will be followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St. Michael and All Angels, Bullington on Tuesday 23rd December at 12.00. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to "Combat Stress" c/o Richard Steel & Partners, Alderman House, 12-14 City Road, Winchester. SO23 8SG (01962) 862333

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GILL Bessie Louvaine (Gladys) A much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully at home after a short illness on 8th December 2008 at the age of 91 years. Cremation is taking place at Basingstoke Crematorium on Friday 19th December 2008 at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only but donations in lieu may be sent to Wessex Children's Hospice, Naomi House via: B. Matthews Funeral Directors 2 Eastgate Street, Winchester SO23 8DZ Tel: 01962 843181

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HILL Ken On 12th December 2008 peacefully at home aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Eleanor, dear father of Andrea, Stuart, Mark and Chris and devoted grandad to Lawrence, Henry and Harry. Funeral service at Basingstoke Crematorium on Monday 22nd December at 2 p.m. Enquiries to Richard Steel & partners, 12-14 City Road Winchester SO23 8SG 01962 8862333

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KEITH Lilian Joan 'Joan' On 13th December 2008 at The Old Parsonage, Otterbourne. Mother of Roger and Lesley, and a much loved granny and great granny. Private Funeral. Donations to ' Winchester Talking Newspaper' c/o Richard Steel & Partners, Alderman House, 12-14 City Road, Winchester SO23 8SG

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TANNER Cyril & Bettine (née Marshall) on the 18th December 2008. Congratulations on your Diamond Wedding Anniversary. Love and best wishes from all your family.

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CONGRATULATIONS Cyril & Bettine Tanner On your Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 18th December. All best wishes Alan & Kathleen Chandler

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BOILES Ade In life we were one. . . we still are. Your Rock, Corinne. x

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SCOTT. Henry James. 18th December 1999. 9 years have passed, remembered always. Roy, Phyllis and Families.

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GILLETT SYLVIA Remembering a much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who sadly passed away from us 20th December 2005. Love forever from Derek, Lesley, Christopher, Tanya, Justin, Amber and families.

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UREN Ron Taken from us three years ago 18th December 2005. Always in our hearts. Never forgotten. Joyce, Stacey, Richard Sarah & families

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HOAR ALAN 17th December 1998. We miss you and love you very much. Your loving wife Joan, Reece, Naomi and family.

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