From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God. He said: “In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry.” Jonah 2.1-2 (NIV)
Bible verses are provided by the Bible Society
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Forthcoming Marriages
MR D. J. SANDYS
AND MISS P. M. A. E. WEST
The engagement is announced between Daniel, son of Mr and Mrs Sandys of Hempstead, Kent, and Philippa, daughter of Mr and Mrs West of Harrogate, Yorkshire.
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Deaths
ELLIOTT William Ian (Bill) passed away peacefully on 13th February 2024, aged 59. A dearly loved husband, father, brother and uncle. Thank you for your cards, flowers and donations to Isabel Hospice, Welwyn Garden City.
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HEAP Brian William on 14th February 2024, aged 94, peacefully at home. Beloved husband of the late Rita and dearly loved father of Jane. Former head of art and head of careers at Hutton Grammar School, Preston; higher education adviser, lecturer and author of the HEAP University Degree Course Offers guide until this year. A good life, well lived. Funeral at The Vale Crematorium, Evesham Road, Fladbury, Pershore WR10 2QR on 7th March at 1pm. Donations to the British Heart Foundation.
LIBSON Rowena (née Mitchell). Adored wife, mother, sister, and friend of many, died on 2nd February. She loved life and loved friendship.
ROBERTSON Alastair James Argyll, died suddenly on 23rd February 2024, aged 75. Beloved husband of the late Kate and loving father to Hector, Toby and Saskia. Adored grandfather to Ivo, Fergus, Alfie, Iona and Geordie. Funeral on Thursday 7th March at 1pm in Strathbogie Church, Huntly. Arrangements: ianesslemont@btconnect.com
SAMUELSON Penelope (née Evans) on 18th February 2024, aged 91. Peacefully at Hythe View Care Home after a short illness. Beloved wife of the late Richard, cherished mum to Hugh and Rosamund, grandma to Olivia and James, and sister to Crispin. Funeral details from TW Fuggle & Son 01580 763340.
SHEARMUR Valerie (née Mickleburgh) died peacefully on 23rd February 2024, aged 86, after a short illness caused by cancer. Beloved wife of Robin, mother of Edward and Bryony, grandmother of Imogen and Anthony, eldest of five loving siblings. A Requiem Mass will be held at the church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Woodford Green, Essex, on 14th March at 11am.
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SMITH Patricia Ann (née Woolliams) on 13th February 2024, passed away peacefully, aged 95. Funeral service at St Mary Magdalene Church, Adlestrop on Wednesday 20th March at 1pm. All inquiries to Allen & Son Funeral Directors. Tel: 01608 650633.
SQUIRE Nathalie (Natasha) (née Naoumova) on 22nd February 2024, aged 92, widow of Dr Peter Squire and much-loved aunt, colleague, teacher and friend, in Cambridge after a short illness. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
STEUART-CORRY Christopher William, aged 86, passed away peacefully on 20th February 2024. Beloved husband of Alexandra (née Wilson) and loving father of Louise, Catriona, Annabel and Lucinda, and grandfather of 14. Thanksgiving service at St Peter & St Paul, West Wittering on Saturday 23rd March at 3pm. No flowers. Donations to Sage House Chichester or Alzheimer’s Society. Inquiries to Richard Steel & Partners www.steelsfunerals.co.uk
VARLEY Jennifer (Jennie) Margaret (née Dixon), formerly of Cheltenham and Nailsworth. On 16th February 2024. Beloved wife of the late John. Funeral service at Amberley Parish Church on Saturday 9th March at 2pm. Inquiries to Fred Stevens FD’s 01453 832188.
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