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

FISHER Edward William Joyce and all the family would like to take this opportunity to thank all relatives and friends for the kind messages of sympathy, floral tributes and donations received during their recent bereavement. Joyce would also like to thank her whole family for the loving care, help and support received during the past year, especially throughout the last two weeks, without them she simply couldn't have managed. Special thanks to the Revd. Shirley Henderson for her genteel and moving service, also her great understanding of children. Many thanks to Thomas Pink and Son and to Nigel Chamberlain for his attention to detail and friendship. Grateful thanks also to McCarthy's for the care shown in arranging all the beautiful flowers. Please accept this as a very special and loving 'thank you'. "He will be greatly missed. God bless you all"

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PAYNTER Peter Barnard Christine and family would like to thank relatives and all friends, for their kind messages, floral tributes and donations, R S Steel & Partners, and the excellent attention Peter received in intensive care at HRCH.

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WARD Frank Liz, Peter and family would like to thank the many relations and friends who attended the funeral. Also, our thanks for the support, kind messages of sympathy and your donations to the Parkinson's Disease Society.

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LAWES. Elizabeth Ellen (Betty). Just over five months have passed. Happy birthday on the 26th October. Dear mum, you will never be forgotten. Always in my thoughts. God bless. Love always, John xx.

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WOOLFENDEN. Miranda and Simon announce the birth of their precious daughter Abigail Frances on 14th October 2004.

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FISHER Elsie Aged 92. Died peacefully at Devenish House, Winchester early in the morning on October, 14th after a long illness. Dearly loved wife of the late George Fisher of the NSPCC. Dear mother of Jill, treasured Nanna of Jonathan, Annabel and Charlotte and great Nanna of Daniele, Abigail, Sam and Annalise. Private Cremation, but all friends are welcome at a Service of Thanksgiving for Elsie's long and busy life at the United Reformed Church, Kings Road, Chandler's Ford, today, Friday 22nd October at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to 'St. Johns Winchester Charity' c/o Richard Steel at R S & Partners, Alderman House, 12 - 14 City Road, Winchester, SO23 8SG, 01962 862333

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ROSE Josephine Mary (nee Jackson) Died on 16 October 2004 at Southampton General Hospital, aged 61 years. Loving wife of Brian, dearest Mother of Andrew and Elizabeth and Grandma of Oliver and Amelia. Funeral Service in celebration of Josephine's life will be held at The East Chapel of Southampton Crematorium on Thursday 28 October at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired may be made to The Samaritans and may be sent to Paul Capper Ltd, The Independent Funeral Director, Janet House, 42 Leigh Road, Eastleigh. Tel: 023 8064 2929

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BROOKS Colin On 14th October, 2004 in Torquay, aged 57. Dear brother to Albert and Kathleen and uncle to Kevan. Funeral service at Basingstoke Crematorium on Monday 25th October at 1.30 p.m. Enquiries to Richard Steel at R S & Partners, Alderman House, 12 - 14 City Road, Winchester, SO23 8SG, 01962 862333

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SHEPPARD Roy Passed away peacefully on 16th October 2004, in the Royal County Hampshire Hospital after a short illness aged 88 years. Loving husband to the late Rosemary Anne. Much loved Father of Richard and David, Father-in-law of Susan, Grandfather of Claire and Lucy. Funeral service at Southampton Crematorium (West) on Friday, October 29th 2004 at 13.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation. Enquiries and donations c/o Maria Jones, Jno Steel & Son, 6 Chesil Street, Winchester, SO23 0HU. Tel No 01962 844044

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SMITH Muriel Aged 73 years. Died 16th October, 2004. Loving wife of Stan. Devoted Mother of Roger, Janet and Helen. Service at Holy Trinity Church, Wonston on Tuesday 26th October, 2004 at 2pm followed by a private interment. Family flowers only. Donations to Naomi House Childrens Hospice care of Jno Steel & Son, Chesil House, Chesil Street, Winchester, SO23 0HU. Tel: 01962 844044

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McKENNA Francis Joseph (Frank) Dearly beloved of Daisy, loving dad of Frances. Passed away peacefully on the 18th October 2004 at the Countess Mountbatten Hospice, aged 76 years. Funeral service at St. Peters RC Church on Thursday 28th October 2004 at 11am followed by burial at Magdalen Hill Cemetery. Flowers welcome or donations if desired to Countess Mountbatten Hospice. Enquiries to Maria Jones, Jno Steel & Son, 6 Chesil Street, Winchester, SO23 0HU. Tel No 01962 844044

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GILBERT Cecilia Doris On October 14th peacefully in hospital. Beloved mother of Carole. Darling grandma of Alison and Gemma. Groovy great grandmother of Katie and Ben. Reunited with Ted. Funeral service at Basingstoke Crematorium on Wednesday 3rd November at 3 p.m. Grateful thanks to all the staff on Taunton Ward, RHCH. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to 'British Heart Foundation' c/o Richard Steel at R S & Partners, Alderman House, 12 - 14 City Road, Winchester, SO23 8SG, 01962 862333

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THOW Annette Rae (Anne) Peacefully at home on Friday, October 15th 2004, aged 80 years. Devoted wife for 47 years of Jim, loving mother of Patricia and Phillip, Frank and Jacquie, proud grandmother of Victoria and Catherine and friend of their mother Julie. "Big sister" of Jules (NZ) and special sister-in-law of Mamie. A friend to many both in England and New Zealand. Anne's funeral will take place at Southampton Crematorium, East Chapel on Wednesday 27th October at 11 a.m. Family flowers only by request but donations, if desired, to Marie Curie Cancer Care may be sent to A.H. Cheater, Funeral Directors, 122 The Hundred, Romsey, SO51 8BY. At the request of the family celebrate her long and fulfilling life and do not mourn her passing; therefore bright colours at her funeral please.

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MAY. Vera Mollie (Sally), on 15th October, peacefully at R.H.C.H. Winchester, aged 78 years. Funeral service at Southampton Crematorium (West Chapel) on Thursday, 28th October at 11.15 am. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to "Cancer Research UK" c/o B. Matthews, The Broadway, Winchester.

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HAWKER. Marion. Died peacefully on the 13th October at R.H.C.H. Will be sadly missed by Michael, Nora and family. Funeral will take place on the 22nd October. Donations to RNLI c/o Jno Steel & Son, 6 Chesil Street, Chesil House, Winchester, SO23 0HU.

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RAWLINGS Sarah. Late of Weeke. Passed peacefully away, aged 84 years, on October 13th 2004. At the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester. Funeral service will be on Tuesday, October 26th 2004, at 3.40pm at Southampton Crematorium, East Chapel. Donations may be sent to HOPE c/o B.Matthews Funeral Directors, 2 Eastgate Street, Winchester.

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BROOMFIELD. Adrian Paul. Suddenly on the 17th October, aged 52. Sadly missed by mum, sister Cindy and family, and brother Julian and family. Funeral at Basingstoke Crematorium Friday 29th October at 11.15 am. Donations to Wessex Cancer Trust.

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GRIMSHAW. Brian. Ex WO1 Grimshaw. On 15th October at Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester. After a long illness. Aged 69 years. Much loved husband of Joan. Funeral Service at St. Lukes Church, Mildmay St, Stanmore, on Thursday 28th October at 1.45 pm, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the "Blue Cross" c/o B. Matthews, The Broadway, Winchester.

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Mr. D.M. Cherrett - Miss A.M. White Barry and June Cherrett, of Chandler's Ford, are delighted to announce the engagement of their son Dean, to Audrey White, daughter of Deirdre White and the late Anthony White of Lucan, Co. Dublin, Ireland.

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WORSAM, Rita. 21st October. Six years have passed, we love and miss you so very much. All our love, Carle and Sarah. xxx

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BUTCHER. Alan. Passed away October 20th 2003. Remembered always. Brother Maurice.

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NICHOLSON. Tony. Passed away 27th October, 2003. A much loved husband, dad, grandad and great-grandad. We all miss you so very much and you are in our thoughts all the time, never forgotten. Gloria, Dennis, Les, Ann, Ivor, Sharon, Tish, Johnny and their families.

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REBBECK, Mary. 25th October, 1998. Another year has passed by. Still sadly missed. Phyllis, Roy and family.

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WARD. Fred. 19th October, 1992. Love you always. June and family.

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MARJORIBANKS. George. Died 19-10-02. It is two years since you left, but I still think of you every day and will love you always and forever. Your everloving wife, Ivy xxx

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MARJORIBANKS. George. We still miss you and never forget you always love you. Your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren.

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NICHOLSON. Tony. In loving memory of a dear brother and uncle. Passed away 27 October 2003. We miss you and think of you all the time. Sheila and Ron.

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HALL. Enid mary (Nean) - Beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Thank you for the lovely cherished memories and for being you. We miss you very much. Rest in peace and God bless. Love Dink, your seven children and their other halves, and your 15 grandchildren. XXX

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COWIE - CAIRNS Lee & Amanda The wedding between Lee, son of Alexander and Jan Cowie, and Mandy, daughter of Jill and Peter Welsh, and David and Victoria Cairns will take place on 23rd October. All friends welcome at St. Cross Chapel, Winchester at 2.30 pm.

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