THEREFORE we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4.16 (NIV)
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Births
CHOPRA
on 22nd July 2021 to Shruti (née Tripathi) and Archit, a daughter, Arzoi.
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DOLPHIN on 19th July 2021 to Lisa Katherine (née McGinn) and Alistair David Roger, a daughter, India Fleur, sister to Amelie Rose.
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Forthcoming Marriages
MR P. E. V. JAMES
AND MISS A. E. MEANS
The engagement is announced between Philip Edward Vere, elder son of Mr and Mrs Edward James of Oundle, Northamptonshire, and Anne Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs David Means of Carlsbad, California. MR J. LANG AND DR I. F. STOPFORD The engagement is announced between John, son of the late Mr David Lang and of Lady Smith and stepson of Sir Lockwood Smith, of Matakohe, New Zealand, and Isabella, daughter of Brigadier and Mrs James Stopford of Warminster, Wiltshire.
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Marriages
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DR K. JAMES
AND MR A. HARIThe marriage took place on 10th July 2021, at Holme Pierrepont Hall, Nottingham, between Katherine, daughter of Roger and Barbara James of Meldreth, Cambridgeshire, and Anand, son of Parmjit and Tejinder Hari of Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
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MR A. J. HIBBERT
AND MISS R. H. TUPLING
The marriage took place on 31st July 2021, at Magdalene College Chapel, Cambridge, between Alex and Ruby, surrounded by friends and family.
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Deaths
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BARBER
Frank Barber
Former deputy chairman of Lloyd’s and underwriter. Died peacefully at home on July 29th, aged 98. Beloved husband of the late Kay and the late Elizabeth. Father of Ann and John, stepfather to Charles, Alexandra and Edward. Brother to the late Alan and Stuart. Grandfather to Fay, David, Gemma, Tom, Michael and Rachel. Cremation for family only. Thanksgiving service to follow in early November at St Peter’s, Hurstbourne Tarrant. No flowers but donations if desired to Dementia UK c/o Camp Hopson Funeral Directors, 90 West Street, Newbury, RG14 1HA.
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BATTOCCHI Giuseppe Pietro died peacefully on 21st July 2021, aged 88. Adored husband, father and grandfather. Funeral on Tuesday 3rd August at St Edward’s RC Church, Windsor, at 10.30am. No flowers please but donations if desired to Thames Hospice.
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CAME Richard Patrick Tatham died peacefully on 20th July 2021, aged 88. Much-loved husband of Suzanne and adored father of Tim and Andrew. Grandfather to Henrietta, Wilf, Willow, Theo and Pixie. Director of Sotheby’s, silver expert, fine art auctioneer and past prime warden of the Goldsmiths Company. Private family cremation. A memorial service in celebration of Richard’s life will be held at St Mary’s Church, Henley-on-Thames, at 2.30pm on the 27th October, followed by a reception at Phyllis Court. Donations, if desired, to the Goldsmiths’ Company Charity, Foster Lane, EC2V 6BN. All enquiries to Tomalin and Sons: Tel 01491 573370.
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Laura (née Bally) passed away on 19th July 2021, aged 86. Beloved wife of the late John Cleave. Laura was much loved by both her Greek and English family and by friends globally including through her career at the World Bank. Cremation on Friday 3rd September. Numbers are restricted. Wake details to follow through family.
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DAGLISH
Lisa Jane on 21st July 2021. Dearly loved sister of Nicholas and James and aunt to Julienne, Sarah, Alexander, Amanda, Joanna, Mark and Hugh. Died unexpectedly at her home. She will be missed. Donations to Heath Hands who work to preserve the green spaces Lisa enjoyed. www.heath-hands.org.uk/support-us
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ESPÉ Peter on 1st July 2021, aged 89. Photographer, teacher and friend, born 1932, died peacefully in Oxford July 1st 2021. All inquiries jerramsbrothers.co.uk
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GASCOIGNE
Peter died suddenly on 28th July 2021, aged 53. Asset Numbers 1, 2 and 3 are missing the Big Fella. I say it back to you now ‘I love the bones of you too’ — 23 years together and taken from us far too soon — your Angel x
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HALL Alan Vivian of Sunbury-on-Thames on 23rd July 2021. Loving husband of the late June, father of Richard (and Jane) and Jonathan (and Michele), grandfather of Emily, William and Sophie. Formerly of Shell and past master of the Worshipful Company of Actuaries. Member of the Worshipful Company of Scriveners. Funeral service at 10.50am on Friday 6th August 2021 at Nab Wood Crematorium, Shipley, West Yorkshire, then the Bankfield Hotel, Bingley, West Yorkshire. Family flowers only, kind donations to the RNLI alan-vivian-hall.muchloved.com
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HUTCHINGS Charles James, JP, suddenly in Abersoch on 19th July, aged 85. Honorary alderman and former councillor of the city of Birmingham. Much-loved brother of Lewis and brother-in-law of Judy. Private funeral at Llanengan on 12th August. A memorial service will be held in Birmingham in the autumn. Donations if desired to the James Hutchings Charity via justgiving.com/crowdfunding/james-hutchings
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PETRIE Dr Graham Maxwell died peacefully on 23rd July 2021, aged 90. Widower of Kathryn and beloved father of Richard, Andrew, Lizzie and Sarah. Funeral to be held at 11.30am on Thursday 12th August at St Vigor’s Church, Fulbourn.
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PUGH Doreen Elizabeth, MBE on 17th July 2021, aged 96, died peacefully at home. Beloved aunt of Nicola, Diana and Olivia and great friend to many. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to Hailsham Funeral Service.
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SEWELL Richard George on 28th July 2021, aged 86. Loving husband to the late Vivian and dearly beloved father of Philip, James and Emma and grandfather of ten grandchildren.
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TOUQUET Robin RD, FRCS, FRCP, FRCEM, emeritus professor of emergency medicine. Died peacefully at home on 16th July, aged 73, surrounded by his family. Dearly loved husband of Lizzie, proud father of Hetty and William. A true Mary’s man. Small family funeral with celebration of his life to follow. Donations to St Raphael’s Hospice.
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WILSON Andrew Ewart (Andy) passed away peacefully on 17th July 2021, aged 76. Retired BA Captain, and devoted husband to Margaret, father of Roderic and Vivian and grandfather of Elliott. Celebration of life at 3pm August 10th at Salisbury Crematorium and online. Contact chriswhitefunerals.co.uk for details.
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