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

MERCER. Frank Walter. Passed away peacefully at home on 22nd July, 2004, aged 96 years. Father to Pam, father-in-law to John and grandpa to Elizabeth and Andrew. Faithful husband to the late 'Jane' for 60 years. Much loved by us all. Cremation private. Service at Romsey Abbey on Monday, 9th August at 3pm. Donations, if desired, to the League of Friends of Romsey Hospital or Marie Curie Cancer Care may be sent to A.H. Cheater, Funeral Directors, Romsey.

SMITH. Margaret Anne. Pased away on 22nd July, 2204 after a long illness aged 82. Will be greatly missed by Eddie, Gwen and Roger. The funeral service will take place at Southampton Crematorium, West Chapel, on Friday, 20th July at 10.45am. No flowers please, but donations, if so desired to, The Stroke Association, c/o Jno. Steel & Son, Chesil House, 6 Chesil Street, Winchester, SO23 0HU.

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

HARDING. Geoffrey Malcolm. July 31st 1999. Remembered and loved always. So sadly missed, always in our thoughts and prayers. Love Emma and Simon.

KING Tracy Gill would like to thank everyone who has sent cards and donations in memory of Tracy. Your kind thoughts are much appreciated. Please accept this as my very personal thank you.