Announcements
Births
HARRIS.—ON 5th January 2023, at Northampton Hospital, to Caroline and Mark, a daughter, Octavia Poppy Gigi, a sister to Pandora. Online ref: 617086
KEILTY.—ON January 9th 2023, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, to India and John, a daughter, Ophelia Ruth Katinka.
Online ref: 616830
MALTBY.—ON 27th December 2022, to Sophie (née Wood-goulbourn) and Charles, a daughter, Phoebe Beatrice Rose, sister to Lyra.
Online ref: 616900
PRATT.—ON 4th November 2022, to Connie and George, a son, Edward Roger Guy, a brother for Romy. Online ref: 616885
SIMPSON.—ON 3rd January 2023, to Charlotte (née Wood-goulbourn) and Matthew, a daughter, Florence Charlotte Theodora.
Online ref: 616899
TUCKER.—ON 4th January 2023, at St George's Hospital, London, to Victoria (née Theaker) and Joshua, a girl, Olympia Elizabeth Amador. Deo Gratias. Online ref: 616962
Anniversaries
THORNE - CASTAGNO.—ON
21st January 1950, in London, John to Paulette. 73 years together, what an achievement. You are amazing, we love you.
Online ref: 617103
Deaths
ANDERSON.—MARY Hope died in Dorset on 9th January 2023, aged 76. Widow of Neville and dearly loved, mother, grandmother and friend. Funeral to be held at St Nicholas' Church, Silton, SP8 5PR, Friday 27th January at 2 p.m.
Online ref: 617088
BRITTAIN.—SHEILA Pindar (née Cotton) died peacefully at home on
27th December 2022 aged 99. Wife of the late Group Captain Robert E.G. Brittain. Funeral to be held at St Mary the Virgin Church, Hambleden on Friday 10th February at 2 p.m. Donation to RNLI sent c/o Tomalin & Son.
Tel: 01491 573370 www.tomalins.co.uk Online ref: 617009
BUTLER.—JAMES Morris died peacefully in hospital on 14th January aged 96. Much loved father of Catherine (who predeceased him), John (and Diane), Jane (and Marja), and grandfather of Sophie, Jonathan and Zoe. Online ref: 617011
CARPENTER.—C. Marjorie, widow of David, late of Llanerfyl, Powys, peacefully in Beverley, E Yorks on 15th January, aged 97, surrounded by family.
Online ref: 617071
COCKERILL.—RUPERT. Peacefully with his family by his side on 10th January 2023, aged 61 years. Much loved husband of Jane and cherished pops of Hattie. Rupert will be sadly missed by all. Funeral Service at Holy Cross Church, Sparsholt, Oxon on Thursday 2nd February at 12.30 p.m. Enquiries to Edward Carter (FD). Tel: 01235 770996. Online ref: 617033
COOPER.—ELEANOR Mary (née Marsh) died peacefully on 16th January 2023 aged 91. Beloved wife of the late Major Ken Cooper, much loved mother and grandmother. Funeral at Dunfermline Crematorium on
6th February at 11.30 a.m. Online ref: 617098
Day.—herbert John Benjamin "Binks". Died at home on 23rd December 2022 aged 95. Much loved husband to Minty, and father of Nigel, Charles, Charlotte and Richard and extended family. Online ref: 617096
HARRIS.—AILEEN Boughey
(née Moulton) died peacefully at home on 22nd December 2022. Wife of the late Ronald Harris. Much loved mother of Toni and Lesley. Funeral Service at St John’s, Churt, GU10 2HZ on Wednesday 1st February 2023 at 11.30 a.m. Any enquiries to
Tel: 01252 711444.
Online ref: 616756
LOGIE.—IAN Thomas Holt. Ian passed away peacefully at St Ives Care Home, Ashley Heath, on 12th January 2023 aged 92 years. Now reunited with his beloved wife Rosemary, he will be dearly missed by his children Simon, Marina and Mark, and his two grandchildren, Alistair and Tamara. Respected by many who knew him throughout his careers at Lazard Brothers, Jardine Matheson, Esso Petroleum, and various financial institutions such as European Banking, Williams and Glyn etc, he was an accomplished and interesting man with a wealth of knowledge and an interest in the world. The Funeral Service will take place at Test Valley Crematorium, Romsey, on Monday 30th January at 12.15 p.m. All enquiries to Eden Funeral Directors, Rose Cottage, Castleman Way, Ringwood, Hants, BH24 3BA. Tel: 01425 837080. Online ref: 617089
MICHAEL.—MARGARET died peacefully on 14th January 2023, aged 79. Dearly beloved wife of John, a sister, aunt and great aunt to many Mcgavins, and treasured by very many friends. A Celebration of her life will be held on 16th February at 12 noon at the St Julians Club. No Ȝowers please, but donations, if desired, to www.kairosrehabilitation.org.uk Further contact via: mcgavin@fastmail.fm
Online ref: 617084
OWEN.—DR John R. Owen of Prinsted, Emsworth, died peacefully at home on 14th January aged 93. A wonderful much loved husband, father and grandfather. Online ref: 617044
Poland.—penelope 'Peeps' on 16th January in Tandridge Heights Care Home, very peacefully in her 94th year. Widow of Rex and beloved mother of Sue, Jerry, Nic and Ant. Grandmother of 6 and great granny of 7. She will be greatly missed by all. Funeral Service at St Mary's Church, Oxted, RH8 9NB on 15th February at 12.30 p.m. No Ȝowers please, but donations if desired to Cancer Research. All enquiries to Alex Jones, Funeral Directors, Oxted. Tel: 01883 730383.
Online ref: 617077
RAMSBOTTOM.—BENJAMIN Ashworth, fell asleep in Jesus on 14th January 2023. Beloved husband of Jean, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and minister of the gospel. Pastor of Bethel Chapel Luton, 1967-2021. Funeral in Bethel Chapel, Luton on 31st January at 11 a.m. Online ref: 617081
ROESTENBURG.—ANTONY řtony’. Passed away peacefully on 1st January 2023, aged 76 years. A much loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who fought a brave fight, has now found peace at last. Tony touched many lives and will be sadly missed by everybody who knew him. Funeral Service on Tuesday
7th February at 1 p.m. at All Saints Church, Staplehurst. Family Ȝowers only please. Donations, if wished, in Tony’s memory to Heart of Kent Hospice c/o J. Perigoe & Son Funeral Directors, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 3EF.
Tel: 01580 713636.
Online ref: 617067
SAUNDERS.—NICHOLAS John.
Nick died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday 10th January 2023, aged 86. Much loved father of Ben, Emma and Rachel and adored grandfather of Issie, Abbie, Cordie and Kacee. Funeral Service to be held on 8th February 2023 at 1.45 p.m. in the Milton Chapel, Chilterns Crematorium, Amersham, HP7 0ND. Family Ȝowers only please. Online ref: 616895
SCOTT.—LADY Pamela Dorothy (née Whitlock) died peacefully on 12th January 2023, aged 91. Wife of the late Radm Sir David Scott and mother of Claudia, Richard, and Julia. Her Funeral will be held at St Michael's Church, Camberley on 4th February at 2 p.m. Online ref: 616923
SPARROW.—FELICITY (Felix) Ann (née Down) died peacefully on 10th January. Widow of George, loving mother of Liz and James, grandmother of Juliet, Emma, Freddie and Edward, great grandmother of Harry and Charlie. Funeral to be held on Tuesday 21st February at 11.30 a.m. at St Mary's Church, Welwyn. Family Ȝowers only. Online ref: 617093
SPILLER.—PETER Norris, aged 92, died peacefully on Thursday 5th January 2023. Beloved husband of Pat and much loved father of Susie, Lindsey, Mandi and Jon and adored Pops to his grandchildren, Samantha, Tom, Jake, Georgie, Becca, Meredith, Josie, Caitlin and great grandchildren, Arlo, Cleo and Matilda. There will be a private family committal at Macclesfield Crematorium followed by a Thanksgiving Service at Woodford Church, Woodford, Cheshire at 12 noon on Tuesday 14th February. All welcome to attend this service. Family Ȝowers only. Any donations in lieu of Ȝowers to the RNLI, Porthdinllaen. All enquiries to
Ian Mann & Son Funeral Directors. Tel: 0161 439 5544.
Online ref: 617087
SWEENEY.—PATRICK. Peacefully passed at home in Gillingham, Dorset on 16th January 2023. He was much loved and will be sadly missed by all.
Any donations if desired for Cancer Research UK via Bracher Brothers Funeral Directors. For funeral details please contact Bracher Brothers Funeral Directors, Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4QL. Tel: 01747 822494. Online ref: 617060
Text for the day
PRAY THEN like this: řour Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.’
Matthew 6.9-13 (ESV)
WATTERS.—PATRICIA (née Furzer) died peacefully in Wadhurst on 25th December 2022, aged 91. Wife of the late Wg Cdr (Retd) Thomas William Watters, beloved mother of Tom, Susan (deceased) and Jane, grandmother and great grandmother. Pat will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Service to be held at Kent & Sussex Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. on Wednesday 15th February. Family Ȝowers only. Donations to Hospice in the Weald c/o E.R. Hickmott & Son. Tel: 01892 522462. Online ref: 617095
Wheeler.—christine 'Mary'. Peacefully on 10th January 2023, aged 90 years. Much loved wife to Richard for almost 64 years, loving mother to Bridget, Susie, Sacha and Johnny, wonderful Oma (grandmother and great grandmother to 15). Funeral for family and close friends on Thursday 26th January 2023 at 2 p.m. at the Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul, West Mersea. Family Ȝowers only. Donations in Mary's memory to Essex Sight can be made through www.hunnaball.co.uk or J.K. May. Tel: 01206 382235. Online ref: 616982
Memorial services
HAWORTH-BOOTH.—A Memorial Service for Christopher Haworth-booth will be held in The Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London, SW1E 6HQ on Thursday 20th April at 2.30 p.m.
Online ref: 617082
Thanksgiving services
Gurteen.—christopher Ian William. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held on Monday 20th March at 2 p.m. at The Old Independent Church, Haverhill, Suffolk, and afterwards at the Haverhill Arts Centre. Online ref: 617061
MACKAY.—A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Donald will be held in Ripon Cathedral on Friday 27th January at 2 p.m.
Online ref: 617065
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