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

BOYD, Dulcie.Husband William and family would like to thank all friends for cards of sympathy and donations to the Countess Mountbatten Hospice in their sad loss. Our grateful thanks. May the good Lord bless you all. xxx

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HARPER, Sylvia Christina. Russell, Giles and Katie wish to thank family and friends for the flowers and cards of sympathy in their sad loss of Sylv, and many thanks to Richard Steel of R. S. & Partners of City Road. Please accept this as a personal thank you.

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ROBINS Patricia Ann Brian, Gareth & Karen, Joan & Eddie and families, thank all our relatives and friends for the messages, cards, flowers and donations, following our loss. Also, grateful thanks to everyone in the Health and Social Services for their help in enabling Pat to spend her last days at her home. Thanks also to Reverend Steve Davies for such a wonderful service, and Charlie Keene of Jno Steel & Son, for such sympathetic funeral support.

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OLIVER Jean 24th November 2004. Happy 65th birthday Luv. Thanks for keeping our spirits up for all these years. From your loving husband Mick xx

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AMELIA Megan Clare and Darren are pleased to announce the birth of their beautiful daughter, Amelia Megan, on 12th November. 6lbs 2oz at the Princess Anne Southampton.

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MARTIN MSc (Dunelm) RYAN Congratulations we are delighted and very very proud of you. Love Mum, Dad & Lexie

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COOK George Henry (Bill) On 18th November, peacefully, aged 78, of Alresford. Loving husband of Molly and father of Mary. Funeral service at Alresford Parish Church today, Friday 26th November, at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to R.F.A. 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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COOMBS Muriel on 21st November, peacefully at Royal Hampshire County Hospital, aged 84. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Service at Itchen Abbas Church on Monday 29th November at 12.00 noon. Flowers and enquiries to Iain Steel at R S & Partner, Family Owned Funeral Directors, Alderman House, 12-14 City Road, Winchester, SO23 8SG. (01962) 862333

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COSKER Elsie On 22nd November at Bereweeke Court, aged 80 years. A much loved mother to Angela and son-in-law Pat, devoted nan to Sam and Sean and loving "Nanny Cosker" to great grandson Samuel. Funeral service at Basingstoke Crematorium on Tuesday 30th November at 12 noon. Reunited with her beloved Tom, "Mum you are only a whisper away" Enquiries to Richard Steel at R S & Partners, Family Owned Funeral Directors, Alderman House, 12-14 City Road, Winchester. SO23 8SG. (01962) 862333

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DAVIS Alice Mary on 20th November, peacefully, aged 90. Widow of Bill (late of Cheriton). Beloved mother of Ray and the late Ann, much loved nan to Adam and Katie and great nan to Leilani. Funeral service at Southampton Crematorium (East Chapel) on Wednesday 1st December at 2.20 p.m. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimers Disease Society, 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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COSKER Elsie To a loving nan. You will always be missed. Love you. Sam and Paul, Sean and Rachel and your "little man" Samuel.

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SHEPPARD Clive Anthony On 18th November 2004, suddenly in hospital, aged 63 years. Proprietor of the Curdridge MOT Centre. Dearly loved and greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at St. John the Baptist Church, Shedfield, on Friday, 3rd December, at 12.30 pm, followed by Cremation at Southampton Crematorium at 1.40 pm and afterwards at Durley Memorial Hall, for refreshments. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Nigel Chamberlain at R S & Partners, Alderman House, 12-14 City Road, Winchester.

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HUNT Edgar Jesse Known as 'Joe' Of Colden Common died peacefully at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, on the 20th November, 2004, aged 86 years. Sadly missed by family, friends and neighbours. Funeral service Monday 29th November, 2004, at Southampton Crematorium (West Chapel) at 12.45 pm. No Flowers Donations if desired to Blue Cross Animal Shelter - Southampton Branch Enquiries to Maria Jones, Jno Steel & Son, 6 Chesil Street, Winchester SO23 OHU. Tel:(01962) 844044

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HOLLAND Gordon Victor Peacefully on November 17th 2004, aged 81, at The Cedars, Shaftesbury. "Gordon Holland" Winchester. Husband of the late Audrey and very special and treasured father of Sue and grandpa of Nick and Charlie. Funeral at Basingstoke Crematorium on Monday 29th November at 2.15 p.m. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Cedars Staff Fund Raising A/C 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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ALLEN W.G. 'Bill' Suddenly on 22nd November 2004 at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital. Aged 87 of Alresford, retired M.O.D. Loving husband of Barbara, beloved father and grandfather. Private service. Donations may be made to a charity of your own choice. Enquiries to Mark Allery at R S & Partners, Family Owned Funeral Directors, Alderman House, 12-14 City Road, Winchester. SO23 8SG, Tel: (01962) 862333

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HANDLEY Fred Aged 90, passed away peacefully on 21st November 2004. Much loved father and grandfather. Loving husband of Grace for 57 years; now reunited. Funeral service to take place at Basingstoke Crematorium on Monday 21st November 2004 at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries and donations to: Charlie Keene, Jno Steel and Son Funeral Directors, 6 Chesil Street, Winchester, SO22 OHU, Tel: (01962) 844044

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PENNY. Ted. Formerly of Winchester, died on 21st November, 2004, in Worcester. Brother of Edna, Evelyn and Ruth.

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SWIFT. Stephen H.V Formerly of Merton Park, Surbiton, Surrey, West Stratton, Hants and latterly of Bognor Regis, passed peacefully away in hospital on 18th November 2004, following a stroke, aged 90 years. Sadly missed by wife Dorothy (Dot), daughter Angela, granddaughter, Karen and great-granddaughter Lauren and all who knew him. Funeral service at Chichester Crematorium today, Friday 26th November at 1.00 pm. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, to RMBI c/o Reynolds Funeral Service, 31, High Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1RR, Tel: 01243 864745

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DENNETT Victoria (Formerly of Chandlers Ford) Passed away peacefully on November 18th 2004, at The Old Parsonage Nursing Home at the grand old age of 102 years. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Grateful thanks for all the care given to Victoria by the staff at The Old Parsonage, Otterbourne. The Funeral Service will take place at the Chandler's Ford Methodist Church, on Tuesday, 30th November, at 10.00 am, followed by cremation. Flowers please to A.H. Rogers & Sons, 64, Market Street, Eastleigh, SO50 5RD. Tel: 023 8061 2435

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WITCHER Barbara Patricia, died on 26th November 1997. Much loved by husband Bern and all the family. xx

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HOLDER Bernard. Passed away 28th Nov. 1994. Sadly missed with loving memories. Wife Margaret, Daughters & Son, Dawn, Sandra, Andrew, Judy. Mandy and their families.

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BALL. Ted. Died 25/11/00. The years have passed so quickly Dad, but the memories linger on, we never will forget you Dad, because your star will always shine. All our love, always, Jenny, Peter and family. xx

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MORPHETT. Ingrid Constance. 26th November 2002. We miss you. Love from Mike, Olaf and the boys.

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YATES Gavin. Thinking of you always. Love Nan,Grandad and Lorraine. xxx

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YATES. Gavin. Dear son, Gavin Yates, cherished memories, love from Mum, Dad, Sisters and bruv. xxx

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PARR. Ron. In loving memory of a dear husband, Dad and Brother who passed away 27th November 1999. Treasured memories keep you near as time unfolds another year. Love Joan and Richard.

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LOCK. Henry (Jock). November, 28th 1988. Remembered always with love, Joyce and family.

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WOODFIELD. Vaughan. 23rd Nov. 1989. Impossible to believe it has been 15 years, but you remain forever in our hearts and always in our thoughts. Patricia and Ivor, Lyn, Mary, Sara and families.

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PASSEY. Nora. Loved and remembered every day, Grant, Jen, Kev, June and families.

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