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

BENHAM. King. Eileen, Mike, Judy, Keith and David Benham wish to say a big thank you to everyone who attended King's funeral on Tuesday, the 1st March, 2005 at Old Alresford Parish Church. A special thank-you must go to Jacqueline and Nicola who have been exceptionally caring daughters-in-law at this sad time.

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SHORNEY Arron and Georgina née Cross are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Libby Louise, born 1st March 05. A huge thank-you to all the staff at the Maternity Unit of the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, especially John Branson and Dr. Rosie Buchanan who brought our little girl into the world.

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NYE. William James Robert. Congratulations to Simon and Michelle on the the birth of a son on 4/3/05, weight 9 pounds, love Mum and Dad.

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ROSS. STEWART. To Kerry and Darren, a daughter Chloe Louise. Born 24.02.05 at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital. The first grandchild of Karen and Malcolm Ross, of Chandler's Ford and first granddaughter of Alison Stewart, Hedge End.

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PICKETT Margaret Emily On March 8th aged 94. Widow of Leslie formerly of Airlie Corner, Winchester. Beloved mother of Robert, Charles and Hester and much loved by her five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The funeral will take place at Colden Common Methodist Church. Enquiries and donations, if desired, to the League of Friends of Bishops Waltham House, c/o Richard Steel at R.S. & Partners, Family Owned Funeral Directors, Alderman House, 12-14 City Road, Winchester SO23 8SG. (Tel. 01962 862333)

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KNOWLES Rachel Amy Passed away on 7th March, aged 21 years. Funeral service at St. Luke's Church, Stanmore, on Thursday 17th March, at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to MIND or Marie Curie Nurses. All enquiries to Daniel Knight, Jno Steel & Son, Chesil House, 6 Chesil Street, Winchester, SO23 0HU. Tel: 01962 844044

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'JACKS' Jacqui Jacqueline Diane Ferris "Heard it through the Grapevine" Who sadly passed away on Monday 7th March, aged 47. Those who require further info, please call: Keith (Alex) 841529 or 07880 500392

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PREISWERK Mary On 5th March, 2005, died peacefully in R.H.C.H., Winchester, aged 83 years. Much loved by her family and her many friends. Thanksgiving service at Itchen Abbas Church on Thursday, 17th March, at 3p.m. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to "W. & E Health Care Trust Freshfield Ward Equipment Fund" may be sent c/o Richard Steel @ R.S. & Partners, Alderman House, 12 - 14 City Road, Winchester, SO23 8SG. Tel: (01962) 862333

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CORLETT Joy Iris née Munson Died peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday 27th February 2005, in Ramsey, Isle of Man after a long illness, aged 76 years. Much loved wife of Brian, devoted mother of Robert and Andrew and loving grandmother of Rowan, Harry and Charlie.

All enquiries to Cyril Hoskins: 01962 881591

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TAYLOR Gordon Charles Colour Sergant Royal Marines (retired) Died suddenly aged 75 years on March 2nd, 2005. Goodnight, Gordon, love Peter, Ruth and Brenda. Funeral service on Friday, March 11th, 2005 at 9.40am Southampton Crematorium East Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations to Wessex Heartbeat may be sent to B Matthews Funeral Directors, 146 Portsmouth Road, Woolston, Southampton, SO19 9AP. Tel: (023) 80447965

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OWEN Kathleen (née Phillis) Passed away peacefully, at Countess Mountbatten House, on Wednesday, 2nd March, aged 76. Will be sadly missed by husband Cledwyn, son and daughter, David and Lynda and granddaughters, Julia and Claire. The funeral has taken place. Donations, if desired, to The Magpie Cancer Centre Campaign c/o Richard Steel at R S & Partners Family Owned Funeral Directors, Alderman House, 12-14 City Road, Winchester, SO23 8SG.

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GARDNER Esme, formerly of Brown Candover, passed away peacefully in the care of Borovere Residential Home, Alton on 5th March 2005. Reunited with Bill. Funeral at St Peter's Church, Brown Candover on Monday 14th March at 2pm. Flowers to Kemp & Stevens, 93 High Street, Alton, Hants, GU34 1LG.

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O'DEA The funeral for the late Maude (Betty) O'Dea, aged 94 years and formerly of Chandler's Ford, will take place on Tuesday, 15th March, at Southampton Crematorium, West Chapel, at 12.45pm. Enquiries to A.H Cheater, Funeral Directors, Romsey, Tel: (01794) 513393

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BROOMFIELD. Magdalena Elizabeth. Passed away at home on 2nd March. Beloved mother of Gwen, Jean, Michael, Paddy and Pam. The funeral has taken place.

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ROSSI - MONAGHAN. Kate - Gerry. Pat and Tony Rossi have great pleasure in announcing the engagement of their daughter Kate to Gerry Monaghan, son of Gerry and Cathleen Monaghan of Waterford

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RUTH MARY HARDY (née Smeeth) 7th March 2003. In loving memory of a dear mum, nan and great-nan Always in our thoughts and sadly missed. Daphne, Mike, Stephen, Graham, Paul, Alex, William, Kelly and Mandy.

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