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

PENNYCOOK
Muriel
Lewis and family wish to thank relatives and friends for their messages of sympathy and support after the sad passing of Muriel, also for the many donations to the St. John's Charity to which we are forever grateful. Please accept this as a personal thank-you

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EADES.
Audrey.
Len Eades, Lynne and Stephen wish to thank all their family, friends and neighbours for their kind messages of sympathy and generous donations to The Trinity Centre and The Night Shelter in memory of his late wife, Audrey. Also a special thank-you to the Hampshire Constabulary, Male Voice Choir, also the Ladies of St Barnabas Church for their lovely spread.

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UPTON.
Ann (Donny). Frank, Alan, Sally would like to thank family and friends for their kind messages of sympathy and donations at our sad loss of Ann. Please accept this as a personal thank you.

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LAWRENCE
Pete
Passed away suddenly on July 25th, 2005, aged 75 years. Loving husband of Jean and brother of Gerald. The funeral service will take place at Southampton Crematorium, West Chapel, on Wednesday, August 3rd, at 11.15 am. Flowers to A H Rogers & Sons 64 Market Street, Eastleigh Tel: (023) 8061 2435

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THURLEY
Bob
Aged 77 years, was suddenly taken from us on Tuesday, 26th July, 2005, after a long illness bravely borne. He will be greatly missed by his wife Joyce, daughter Anne, Charlotte, and all his many friends. No longer with us in body, but always with us in spirit. Grateful thanks to the district nurses of Friarsgate Medical Centre and The Gratton, Sutton Scotney. Also to his wonderful GP over many years, Dr. T. Stannard. Funeral service at St. Margaret's Church, South Wonston, on Wednesday, 3rd August at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to I A National Council (The Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group) or The Royal Hampshire Regiment, Comrades Association c/o Richard Steel & Partners, Alderman House, 12-14 City Road, Winchester SO23 8SG

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LEWINGTON
Kathleen 'Kath'
On 19th July, 2005, peacefully at home. Much loved wife of Reg, loving mum of Louise and David and granny to Paul, Leigh, Mark and Michael. Requiem Mass at St Peter's Church, today, Friday, 29th July, at 12.15 pm. Family flowers only. Donations please to 'Magpie Cancer Centre Campaign' c/o Richard Steel & Partners Alderman House, 12-14 City Road, Winchester SO23 8SG (01962) 862333

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WILMOT
Victor Alfred (Ex Eastleigh Carriageworks)
Passed away at home on July 24th, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Elsie, sadly missed father and father-in-law to Linda and Robert. Loving "Gungee" to Charlotte, Emma, Oliver and William. Funeral service to be held in All Saints Church, Compton at 11.30am on Thursday, August 4th, 2005 followed by private family cremation. Family flowers only please. However, donations, if desired, for Wessex Heartbeat may be sent to: Roger Drury at B. Matthews Funeral Directors, 2 Eastgate Street, Winchester Tel: 01962 843181 At Mr Wilmot's request - No Black Please

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MEEHAN
Iris
Passed away peacefully in Southampton General Hospital on 23rd July, aged 77 years. A much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Rest in Peace. Requiem Mass at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Romsey on Tuesday, 2nd August, at 2pm followed by interment at Woodley Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to A. H. Cheater, Funeral Directors, 122 The Hundred, Romsey.

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FINCH
Betty Marion
Aged 82, passed away peacefully on 27th July, 2005 in the R.H.C.H., Winchester. Loving wife of David. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral to take place on Friday, 5th August, 2005 at 11.00 am at The Park Crematorium, Aldershot. Flowers welcome c/o Charles Read & Daughter, 11-13 Turk Street, Alton, Hants GU34 1AG

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BAYLES
Denis of Chandlers Ford
Died peacefully in hospital on 24th July, 2005. Much loved husband of Martha, father of Trevor and Jane, grandfather to Darryl, Adam and Tomas. father-in-law to Sam. Love you always Dad x x x

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FREEMAN
Merle Eleanor
(née Reeder)

On 25th July, 2005, peacefully at home in Chandler's Ford, aged 67 years.

Much loved wife of Paul, loving mum of Jane, Stuart and Helen and dear sister to Judith.

Funeral service at Basingstoke Crematorium on Monday, 1st August, at 2.15 pm.

Flowers or donations, if desired, to "Cancer Research UK" c/o

Richard Steel & Partners Ltd, Alderman House, 12-14 City Road, Winchester SO23 8SG 01962 862333

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AHMAD
Bashir M.B.Bs, D.P.H, D.P.M,
Passed away peacefully on 22nd July, 2005, aged 89. Husband to Cherry and father to Jim, Anny and Teddy. Resident in the Parish of Kings Worthy for 30 years. Worked in the NHS for many years following service in the army and later as Regional Medical Officer in the newly independent Ghana. The funeral has taken place. Donations may be made to The British Red Cross c/o Richard Steel & Partners Alderman House 12-14 City Road, Winchester, SO23 8SG

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PORTER.
Geoffrey. Beloved husband, father and grandfather, who left us July 29th, 1984. "Memories are forever." Vera and family.

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HALFORD.
Lee James. 26th July, 1981. Dearly loved son of Janet and James, much loved brother of Christine and Wade. 'In the hearts of those who loved him lies his true memorial'.

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Mr Stuart Pierce Battle 58 25 years Colden Common Mrs Beryl Battle 12 Winslade Road Winchester 28th August 1946 Denbigh, North Wales 15th July 2005 Southampton General Hospital Mrs Joanna Battle Alexander and Natalie N/A Denbigh Grammar School, Sparsholt Agriculture College, Lackham College Agriculture, West of Scotland College of Agriculture. Qualified as Agriculture Engineer. Taught at Eastleigh College. Took up professional diving and worked in the North Sea. Went on to become Diving Systems Engineer and travelled the world spending 8 years in Brazil. Last employer Stena Coflex Building & Maintenance of narrow gauge steam trains He built a 7 1/4 gauge train called Sanjo which he ran at Lakeside Railway Eastleigh. Basingstoke Crematorium 26th July 2005 Revd. Juliet Montague W.G. Bush, Eastleigh

Mrs Joanna Battle Mr Alexander Battle Miss Natalie Battle Mrs Beryl Battle Mr Norman Foster Mrs Caryl Foster Miss Jennie Foster Mr Robert Burrows Mrs Sian Burrows Miss Heather Armstrong Miss Janine Armstrong Mr Michael Collins Miss Martha Bowles Mrs Maggie Hill Miss Barbara Simmons Mr Robert Jennings Mrs Pearl Marshall Mrs Paula Knight Mr Ron Knight Mrs Patricia Hassall Miss Val Evans Mr Roy Hamilton

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YEATES
Peggy May
Colin and family wish to thank everyone who attended Peggy's service and for your kind thoughts, cards and floral tributes. They take comfort that you all care. Special thanks to Andover Nursing Home for their love and support.

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