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

SIMPSON Phyllis The family of the late Phyllis Simpson would like to extend their sincere thanks to all their many friends and neighbours for all the kindness, support, messages of sympathy, flowers and donations received as the result of their sad loss. Please accept this as a personal thank you.

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BRITT. Jean. The family would like to thank everyone for kind messages, cards, flowers and donations. Doctors and nurses at St Clement's Surgery and Victoria, Twyford Wards, RHCH, for their care.

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MAY Steve and Claire (née Chapman) are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Kathryn Alexandra on 12th January 2004 at Royal Hampshire County Hospital. Many thanks to all the midwives concerned.

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HALL. Moira (Bunty) (née Stevens) peacefully in Winchester on 26th January 2004, aged 80 years. Dearest wife of Alec for 55 years and loving mother of Patricia, Michael and Suzanne, also grandmother and great-grandmother.

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JONES. Roy (retired area director Nat. West Bank) died peacefully on 23rd January 2004 following a short illness, aged 77 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Gloria, much loved father of Anne and Lynn, respected father-in-law of Neil and Simon, adored grandad of Jamie, Sam, Tom, Jack and Livvy. Greatly loved by all his family and friends. The funeral service will take place at Basingstoke Crematorium on Monday February 9th at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Magpie Cancer Centre Campaign c/o Jno Steel & Son, 6 Chesil Street, Winchester SO23 0HU.

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BYRES. Daniel. Nephew to Kevin and Aisha, cousin to Natasha. A precious little boy taken too soon, will be sadly missed. All our love xxx

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BYRES. Daniel. A precious nephew and cousin, much loved, sadly missed. Auntie Tracey, Uncle Iain, Drew, Jamie and Euan xxx

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SALTER. William passed away peacefully on Friday 23rd January, aged 90. Dearly loved father of John and father-in-law to Adele and beloved brother to Bessie. Known affectionately as "Pop" by his many students and colleagues at Barton Peveril College, Eastleigh until his retirement in 1975. Funeral service at Christchurch, Winchester at 2 p.m. on Tuesday 3rd February followed by cremation at Basingstoke. Family flowers only, but donations if desired, to Nursling and Rownhams P.C.C c/o Jno Steel & Son, Chesil House, 6 Chesil Street, Winchester, SO23 0HU.

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NEATE Vera Dilys. Peacefully on 26th January 2004 at St. Mary's Isles of Scilly. Private cremation.

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WITCHER. Elizabeth Jane, born 26/9/1906, died 28/1/2004, a lifelong resident of Winchester. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband Frank Henry, October 5 1943; survived by her son Graham Frank (Valerie) grand daughters Rachel (Paul) Muir; Helen (Dan) Pachota; Katy (Tyler) Sinclair, great grand children Aidan and Gavin Muir, Ellie and Abby Sinclair, all of Greater Vancouver, B.C., Canada. A celebration of Elizabeth's life will be held on Monday February 2nd at 2.30 p.m. at St. John's Chapel, The Broadway, Winchester. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John's Winchester Charity, c/o Jno Steel & Son, Chesil House, Chesil Street, Winchester, SO23 0HU.

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ROBB. Prudence suddenly on 26th January 2004. Loved mother and wife. Now at peace. She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. Funeral service at Southampton Crematorium (East Chapel) on Friday 6th February at 11.40 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers for the M.N.D. Association, may be sent to Jno Steel & Son, Chesil House, 6 Chesil Street, Winchester, SO23 0HU.

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PEACHEY. Rosalie Joy (née Jennings) On 23rd January 2004, at Devenish House Nursing Home, aged 80 years, after a long illness bravely fought. Wife of the late Frederick Peachey B.E.M. Private cremation. Memorial Service at All Saints' Church, East Stratton on Thursday, 5th February at 2.30 p.m. No flowers. Donations, if desired, to All Saints' Church, c/o Jno. Steel & Son, Chesil House, Winchester, SO23 0HU.

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HEAVENS. Lena. On 23rd January 2004 at Bereweeke Court Nursing Home, aged 85 years, much loved wife of James. Funeral Service at St. Cross Church on Wednesday, 4th February at 2.00p.m. Family flowers only but donations, if desired to The Hospital of St. Cross, c/o Jno. Steel & Son, Chesil House, Winchester, SO23 0HU.

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BYRES. Daniel. Our beautiful grandson. You were with us for a short time, but we loved you so much. Bless you, love Nanny and Grandad.

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BYRES. Daniel. Went to sleep 25th January 04. You were only with us for a little while, but you only ever knew love and that is all you will ever know. Goodbye our little sunshine. All our love, Mummy, Daddy and big brother Joe. xxx. Thank you to all the staff at the neo-natal unit at Princess Anne Hospital, for their care and support.

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STARNES Jean Passed away suddenly at her home in Winchester, on 19th January, 2004, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of Rex and a loving mum of Peter. Funeral service on Tuesday 3rd February, 2004, at All Saints Church, Winchester at 11.30 a.m. All friends welcome at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Hampshire Deaf Association c/o. Jno Steel & Son, 6 Chesil Street, Winchester.

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MEACHER Joyce (Joan Emily) Suddenly at her home in Hyde, on 20th January, 2004, aged 86 years. Dear and loving sister of Molly and a much loved aunt and great aunt. Funeral service (today), Friday 30th January at St. Mary's Chapel, Chesil House at 2.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the R.S.P.C.A c/o. Jno. Steel & Son, 6 Chesil Street, Winchester.

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WATTS Arthur On 23rd January 2004, peacefully in hospital, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Betty and much loved father of David and Iris. Funeral service at Basingstoke Crematorium on Monday 2nd February at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to Bartlett Ward, R.H.C.H. (for a picture) c/o Jno. Steel & Son, Chesil House, Winchester, SO23 0HU.

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WESLEY Harry (Joe) On 25th January 2004, peacefully in his sleep in hospital, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Joan for 65 years, much loved dad of Paul and Irene and Ella and Derek and grandad to Lara, Fay and Ria. Thanks to all the staff at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital for their loving care. Funeral service at St. Mary's Chapel, Chesil House on Monday, 2nd February at 11.30 a.m. followed by burial at Magdalen Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to The Prostate Cancer Charity, c/o Jno. Steel & Son, Chesil House, Winchester, SO23 0HU.

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BROAD. James Albert Henry Known as 'Jim'. Formerly of Chilcombe & Milland Road. Passed away peacefully on 23rd January 2004 in his sleep at Shedfield Lodge Residential Home, aged 86 years. God bless. Enquiries to Thomas Pink and Son, Upton House, Bank Street, Tel 01489 892640.

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GRANT. Victor Vince, on 22nd January 2004, peacefully in hospital aged 91 years. Father of Gwen, brother of Frederick, grandfather, great- grandfather and special friend to Barbara. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at St. Mary's Chapel, Chesil House, Winchester, on Thursday 29th January at 11.45 a.m. Cut flowers or floral sprays please, or donations if desired to "Matilda Place", c/o Jno. Steel & Son, 6 Chesil Street, Winchester.

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PARIS. Lorraine. 27.03.65 - 2.02.2003 Formerly of Winchester One year has passed without you and nothing seems the same. All we have are memories and your pictures in a frame. As we stand by your resting place and shed a silent tear. No one knows the heartache as we go and leave you here. Love and miss you so much. Mum, Dad, and Tony xxx

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HILL. Malcolm. Dearly loved husband of Audrey. Died January 31st 1990. Loved and remembered always, Audrey. xx

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BLISS. Bob. Treasured memories of a dear husband, dad and grandad. Passed away 3rd February 1995. Time may hide our sadness, like our smiles hide the tears, but nothing hides the heartache, despite the passing years. With love from Wife Irene, son Graham, Jane, grand-daughters, Jennifer and Abby xxx

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JAMES. Marion. 28th January, 1992. In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother. From husband Tom, Peter, Tony, Pat, Jeannine, Melanie and Nicholas.

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MALT. Rene. Dear Mum and Gran, taken from us one year age today, 30.1.03. Sadly missed and always in our thoughts, with love, Phil, Lyn and family.

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IVESON. John. Major, Royal Engineers. Beloved husband and dad, suddenly on 3rd February 1981. Loved and remembered always. Marian. xx

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BRITTON. Bill. Taken from us 2nd February 2003. Still very much missed. Love Ruby, Terry, Ian and Kevin, Susan, Janice, Beau, Edward, Steffan, Sabrina, Anne and Faye. xx

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