WHEN Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus. Matthew 1.24-25 (NIV)
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Births
BLOTT on 25th October 2021 to Hannah (née Godwin) and Hugo, a son, Jasper Whincup Robert, brother to Hector.
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MEHRZAD on 2nd December 2021 to Madeleine (née Melson) and John Mehrzad QC, a son, Orson Iraj, brother to Astrid Eva.
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ROBERTS on 3rd December 2021 to Hattie (née Bremner) and Simon, a daughter, Willow Isabelle Liliwen, sister to Francesca.
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WHITE on 19th November 2021 to Joanna Arnold and Benjamin White, a son, Theodore Bruin Figueroa White. “Theo”, as fondly called, was born at Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Sydney, Australia. He is the first child of the family.
Grandparents are Michael and Jane Arnold and Barry and Debbie White.
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Forthcoming Marriages
CAPT R. G. L. MACKWORTH-YOUNG
AND MISS C. L. FREER-SMITH
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The engagement is announced between Captain Robin Mackworth-Young, Grenadier Guards, only son of Prof Charles and Lady Iona Mackworth-Young, of London, and Constance, younger daughter of Prof Peter Freer-Smith and Prof Gail Taylor, of Northington, Hampshire.
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MR W. W. J. MARRIOTT
AND MISS L. H. M. SCHICHT
The engagement is announced between Wilfred, eldest son of Mr Harry and the Hon Mrs Dinah Marriott of North Oakley, Hampshire, and Laura, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Schicht of Chapel Leigh, Somerset.
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Deaths
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BARCLAY Neil, Colonel late Army Legal Services, died peacefully at St Barnabas Hospice, Grantham, on 4th December, aged 83. Beloved husband of Lorna and father of Catriona and Anna. Funeral 12.30pm, Thursday 6th January 2022 at Grantham Crematorium. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to ABF & SSAFA c/o Colin Ward Funeral Services, 14 Boston Rd, Sleaford NG34 7ET.
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CAREW-HUNT Robert Anthony on 19th November 2021, aged 72, after a long period of ill health, courageously borne. He was much loved by his extended family and many friends. A private committal will be held, followed by a service of thanksgiving for his life at St Luke’s Church SW19 8DA on Monday 13th December at 12.30pm. Donations to Diabetes UK in his memory.
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FREEMAN Simon Paul Littlejohn died peacefully on 3rd December 2021, aged 68, at home in Christchurch. Beloved husband of Heather, father of Anna and Chris, and friend to many. Funeral at The Christchurch Priory Church on 13th December at 11.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Pancreatic Cancer UK c/o Tapper Funeral Service, 89/91 Barrack Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2AJ.
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GIBSON Dr Derek Gibson died peacefully on 6th December 2021, aged 85, in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital after a long illness. Funeral details to follow.
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HOGG Sir Christopher died on 7th December 2021, aged 85, after a short illness. Much-loved husband of Miriam and father of Catherine and Cressida. Funeral private. Memorial service to be announced in the new year.
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HORSEY Andrew Kennedy died peacefully in his sleep, aged 75, on Friday 3rd December 2021. Much-loved father, grandfather, husband and brother. Memorial to be held in the new year.
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MACKRILL David died after a short illness on 1st December 2021, aged 94. David was a much-loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and will be sadly missed. Cremation private. A memorial service will be held at St Michael’s Church, Offham, at 11am on Thursday 24th March 2022. Donations, if desired, to Dementia UK at www.vinerandsons.co.uk
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MCCURRICH Diana (née Passmore) on 25th November 2021, aged 83. Died peacefully at home after a long illness. Funeral Tuesday 21st December at 1pm, Rushock Church, Worcestershire. Please contact the family for further information.
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MORGAN David Geoffrey Llewelyn on 26th November 2021, aged 86. Died peacefully at home. Fifth son of Rev Canon Brinley and Evelyn, much-loved husband of Elisabeth, father of Richard, Huw and Edward, grandfather of Caspar and Benedict. Private family cremation. Requiem 12pm on Tuesday 21st December at St Mary the Virgin, Great Bardfield CM7 4RN. No flowers, but donations may be made to crisis.org.uk
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STONEY Vivien Muriel (née Mundella) died peacefully on 3rd December 2021, aged 73, at home surrounded by her family. The loving wife of Michael and a wonderful mother to Nicola, Joanna and Andrew and a much-loved grandmother to Sam, Daisy, Ethan, Jasper, Freddie, Tilly and Jonah. Funeral service at St Stephen’s Church, College Road, London SE21 7HW. No flowers but any donations to St Christopher’s Hospice, Sydenham.
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TAYLOR HUDSON Atholl on 29th November 2021, aged 69. Mother of Jamie (McIvor), friend to many in Chelsea and Redcar. Funeral service at St Luke’s Church, Chelsea, on Friday 17th December 2021 at 12pm. Inquiries to Chelsea Funeral Directors. Tel: 020 7352 0008.