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

PATEL Jack Julian & Catherine (née Wilkinson) are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their baby son, Jack Chandra, on Monday, 27th December, 2004, at 6lbs 12 ozs. With special thanks to the midwives and staff on the labour ward, at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital.

HUTCHINGS Betty Passed away peacefully on January 19th, aged 86. Lived in Winchester and Chandler's Ford for many years. Service at (West Chapel) Southampton crematorium, on February 2nd, at 11.15am. No flowers but donations, to Guide Dogs for the Blind, can be sent to Michael Miller, 27a High Street, Petersfield. GU32 3JR

KNILL Maurice On 20th January 2005, peacefully in hospital aged 90 years. Formerly of Pirelli and IBA Much loved husband of Connie. He will be sadly missed by all the family. Funeral service at Southampton Crematorium on Monday 31st January at 1.45pm (West Chapel). Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to 'Magpie Cancer Centre Campaign' c/o Iain Steel at R S & Partners Family Owned Funeral Directors, Alderman House, 12-14 City Road, Winchester, SO23 8SG (01962) 862333

EAMES Derrick Passed away peacefully on 24th January 2005 aged 69years Loving Husband to Ingebold Private funeral service No flowers thank you Enquiries to Maria Jones Jno Steel & Son, 6 Chesil Street, Winchester, SO23 0HU. Tel 01962 844044

WARSON Brenda Ellen Died on 24th January 2005, following a courageous fight against cancer. Beloved wife of Roger and mother of Emma, Jenny and Beth, The funeral will be held at Basingstoke Crematorium on Thursday 3rd February at 3pm. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to 'Breakthrough Breast Cancer' c/o Richard Steel at R S & Partners Family Owned Funeral Directors, Alderman House, 12-14 City Road, Winchester, SO23 8SG (01962) 862333