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

VINCE formerly Elms nee Simpson Zena Eileen on 27th November 2008, died peacefully at Bereweeke Court nursing home. Funeral service at Salvation Army Citadel, Parchment St, Winchester 5th December at 2.30 p.m. Flowers welcome or donations to Salvation Army c/o Richard Steel & Partners, 01962 862333

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HAWKINS Vincent Gregory "Vince" Peacefully at Abbeygate Winchester on 27th November; aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Marian, loving father of Mandy and Greg and a much loved grandfather to Kelly, Lucy, Clasina and Lucas. Funeral service at Southampton Crematorium on Monday 8th December at 1.45pm. Family flowers only please but donations to benefits "Naomi House Children's Hospice" may be forwarded to Richard Steel & Partners, 12-14 City Road, Winchester SO23 8SG

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HAMBLIN Phyllis Mary 26 November 2008 Aged 88 years Late of Oliver's Battery, Winchester Passed away peacefully at home in Plympton, Devon Miss you Mum Janice and Vanessa and families

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CHALK. Alfie. Son of Linda and Alf, husband of Malene, brother and brother-in-law to Andrew and Lara and uncle to Xanthe. Died 27th November 2008 in Copenhagen aged 38 years. Forever in our hearts.

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DAVIS Vera Ellen Late of Itchen Abbas. Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday November 30th 2008, aged 79 years. Loving sister of Phylis, Sonner and Eric, sister-in-law to Peter, Pearl and Frances. Loving aunt to all her nephews and neices. Rest in Peace. The Funeral Service will be held at St John the Baptist Church, Itchen Abbas on Wednesday December 10th at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired for Barnardo's may be sent to Nigel Guilder Ltd, Family Owned Funeral Directors, Nathan House, 27 Hursley Road, Chandlers Ford, SO53 2FS. Tel: (023) 8026 2555

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TOMKINS. REGINALD JOHN "JACK" On November 30th 2008. Peacefully in hospital after a long stay aged 79 years. Reunited with his beloved wife Barbara dearly loved father of Linda and father in law of Andy devoted grampy to Kim and her partner Carl and Jason and his wife Laura, cherished great grampy to Jack, Emily and Ethan. Forever in our hearts and greatly missed. Funeral service at Basingstoke crematorium on Wednesday 10th December 2008 at 11.00. Flowers welcome or donations if preferred to benefit the 'PDSA' c/o Richard Steel and Partners Alderman House 12-14 City Road Winchester SO23 8SG.

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ELLER June Thérèse. On 29th November 2008. Beloved wife of Wray and much loved mother and grandmother. Service of Thanksgiving at St. Cross Church, Winchester on Thursday 11th December at 2.30 p.m. Donations, if desired, to St.Cross Church Rewiring Fund, c/o Richard Steel & Partners, Alderman House, City Road, Winchester SO23 8SG 01962 862333

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BROOKS Isabel Former tailoress at Sir John Moore Barracks. Passed away peacefully in hospital on 29th November 2008, aged 71 years. Loving wife of Albert. Beloved and loving mum of Tony, Kevan and Paul. A dearly loved "mum" to Carole, Helen and Debbie and devoted and loving nan of Amy, Gemma, Jack and Sally. In God's hands you rest above. In our hearts you rest with love. Funeral Service Monday 15th December at The ATR Chapel, Sir John Moore Barracks, Flowerdown, Winchester at 11.30am followed by committal at Basingstoke Crematorium. No flowers please at her request, donations to Diabetes UK may be sent c/o Nigel Chamberlain & Partners, The Gate House, Victoria Road, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1DJ.

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WEST Frederick On 3rd December 2008, suddenly in hospital, aged 87. Beloved husband of the late Cynthia and dear father of Robert. Funeral service at Basingstoke Crematorium on Tuesday 9th December at 11.00 a.m. Enquiries to Richard Steel & Partners, Alderman House, Winchester. SO23 8SG (01962) 862333

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BEST Ronald 'Ron' peacefully in hospital on 26th November 2008, aged 85. Beloved husband of Barbara, dear dad to Linda, Clive & Mark, a much loved granddad to Victoria, James & Nicholas and a great-granddad to Jade. Funeral service at Basingstoke Crematorium TODAY Thursday 4th December at 2.45 p.m. Donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation c/o Richard Steel & Partners, Alderman House, 12-14 City Road, Winchester, SO23 8SG. Tel: 01962 862333

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BRAITHWAITE, Honor, widow of Archy, peacefully at home on 23rd November. Funeral service on Tuesday 9th December at St Boniface Church; Chandlers Ford at 12.00noon. All welcome. Family flowers only please but donations to benefit "The Parkinsons Disease Society" may be forwarded to Richard Steel & Partners, 12-14 City Road, Winchester SO23 8SD

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WINGROVE Jack Leonard, peacefully on 26th November at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital; aged 89 years. Beloved husband of the late "Evie", loving father of Shirley and Roy and a greatly missed grandfather Funeral service at St Simon & St Jude's Church Bramdean on Friday 5th December at 1.30pm followed by interment at the "Church in the Woods" Bramdean Common. Family flowers only please but donoations in memory to benefit "Cancer Research U.K" may be forwarded to Richard Steel & Partners, 12-14 City Road, Winchester SO23 8SG

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THORNTON Patricia Labouchere MBE of Cheriton, Hampshire, peacefully on 24th November 2008 aged 86 years. A life of love, laughter and service to others. She will be greatly missed by her loving extended family and by her very wide circle of friends. Funeral service and Celebration of her life at Cheriton Church on Tuesday 9th December at 12.30p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to "Save The Children" c/o Richard Steel & Partners, Alderman House, 12-14 City Road, Winchester. SO23 8SG

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BUTCHER Phyllis In memory of a loving mum and wife. Sadly missed by Len and all the family.

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SMITH. Paul. December 5th 2002 Treasured memories of a dear son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. You are alway's in our thought's and in our hearts forever. Love Mum, Dad, Karen, Clare and Families.

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CARTER Sheila Passed away 9th December 2006. Very much missed by son Ron and all other members of the family. Always in our thoughts. Love Ron

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HOLDSWORTH. Don. 7th December 2007. Fond memories of a good friend to my late husband, Bob and to myself. From Margaret.

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CHARLTON Sheila 7th December 2007 Thank you for the happy years we had together Sheila. I will love you darling and miss you forever, your loving husband Charlie xx

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CHARLTON Sheila 7th December 2007 In loving memory of Sheila Charlton (née Nield-Dumper) from her loving Children, Grand Children and Great Grand Children. You are always in our thoughts.

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HOLDSWORTH Don Passed away 7.12.07. Debbie, Daniel and Sara love you, miss you and think of you all the time xxx

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Ward Thomas 5th Dec 2007, still sadly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren

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WEBB. Barbara and Eric. 65th Wedding Anniversary on the 4th December 2008. Congratulations mum and dad on reaching this momentous time in your life, may you stay happy and have a long life. All my love, Tony. Well done nan and grandad. We love you, Richard and Laura.

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