IN THE beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. John 1.1-3 (AV)
Bible verses are provided by the Bible Society
Births
PRICE on 29th December 2022 to Michelle (née Gaunt) and Harry, a son, Barnaby Stainton Darcy Price, brother to Clementine Elisabeth.
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WILLSHEE-JONES on 23rd April 2022 to Rachel (née Willshee) and Crew, a daughter, Eleanor Grace.
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Forthcoming Marriages
MR J. C. LOYD
AND MISS S. R. M. KWAN
The engagement is announced between Mr James Canning Loyd, son of Mr and Mrs David Loyd of Mildenhall, Wiltshire, and Miss Stephanie Rachael May Wah Kwan, daughter of Mr and Mrs Steve Kwan of Whitebridge, New South Wales.
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Deaths
ANDERSON Anthony Keith Anderson on 2nd January 2023, aged 93. Educator, performer, musicologist and beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died peacefully at the RVI, Newcastle upon Tyne.
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BROUGHTON Robert Anthony (Bob) died peacefully in his sleep at Quinta Lara, his home in Portugal, on 16th December 2022. Much-loved father of Tim, Katie, Robbie and Henry and grandfather to his 12 grandchildren, he will be truly missed. There will be a private family funeral but a memorial service will be held at a future date.
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CRITCHLEY (Harold) John, Commodore RN (retd), died peacefully at home on
13th December 2022, aged 79. Beloved husband of Sandy, father of Sam and Chloe, grandfather of Isabella, Sebastian and Matthew. The funeral service will take place at Christ Church Spitalfields at 3pm on Monday 16th January. Details and donations via https://www.funeralguide.co.uk/obituaries/106865
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DEKANY Bela, died on 27th December 2022, aged 94. Former leader of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Holocaust survivor. Husband, father, grandfather and friend. Cremation on 13th January, call 020 8883 5455. Donations to the North London Hospice.
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FERGUSSON Beryl (née Foster) on 28th December 2022. At Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, from complications following a stroke. Born in Pittington, brought up in Durham City, beloved and lively wife for 61 years to Kenneth, faithfully trailing his career around the world throughout 36 household moves. Mother to Helen, Ian and Douglas, ten grandchildren and one great-grandson.
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GULL Margaret (née Berger) on 15th December 2022, aged 99, died peacefully. Much-loved mother to Lucinda, Mark and Angus and grandmother to nine grandchildren. A service to celebrate her life will take place at St Leonard’s Church, Flamstead, on 28th January at 2pm. Donations may be made in her memory to Alzheimer’s Society or to St Leonard’s PCC Flamstead.
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HODGETTS Michael William Hodgetts on 12th December 2022, aged 86. Funeral Mass at St Chad’s Cathedral Birmingham, 12th January 2023 at 11am. No flowers please; donations to Harvington Hall. Much-loved and missed husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend.
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JENKINS Roger Ernest died peacefully on 21st December 2022, aged 91. A director of stage and screen, much loved by his wife Joan, children Emily and Timothy, and grandchildren Henry, Frederick and Ottilie. Funeral at St Mary’s Church, Meysey Hampton, Glos, 11.30am on 19th January.
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KOGAN Philip passed away on 24th December 2022, aged 92. He was the much-loved husband to Gillian, father to David, Helen and Sarah and grandfather to Rebecca, Emma, Hannah, Joe and Jake. Funeral for family and friends on 18th January.
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RICE Patricia Margaret (née Vaughan) on 11th December 2022, aged 85. Devoted widow of His Honour Gordon Rice. A real character to the last, she will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service at the Chapel, Sutton Road Cemetery, Southend, at 11.15am on 11th January 2023. Family flowers only. Donations: Alzheimer’s Society via Guivers 01702 527258.
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ROBERTS Nicola Helen Lechmere (née Macaskie) on 10th December 2022, aged 92. Peacefully at home. Requiem Mass at 11am on 3rd February at Brompton Oratory, London. Family flowers only. “The Lord gave, the Lord has taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord.”
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SINCLAIR-STEVENSON Deborah (née Walker-Smith) on 26th December 2022. Adored wife of Christopher, much-loved sister to Jonah and Berenice and special aunt to Elliot, Olivia, Charmian and Dan. Private family funeral. A service of thanksgiving will be held at a later date, to be announced.
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WEBB James. We sadly announce the death of our pilot father James John Webb (Jimmy). He left us on 8th December 2022 to join the great squadron in the sky.
He will be greatly missed by his three daughters, Celina, Syrie and Tracy, and by his six grandchildren. Funeral service will take place on 20th January at West Herts Crematorium at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations can be made in memory of jimmy to the British Heart Foundation or Dementia UK. Inquiries to Phillips 01582 461100.
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WILLIAMS Audrey Elizabeth died peacefully on 24th December 2022, aged 93. Beloved widow of Hubert, dearest mother of Alison and Richard, and a much-loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral on Friday 20th January at St Mary’s Church, Alverstoke, at 11am followed by private cremation. All inquiries to Churcher and Tribbeck, tel 02392 580755.
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DE WYNTER Robert died peacefully at Charing Cross Hospital surrounded by family on Christmas Day 2022. Robert was a force of nature, full of love and generosity, touching many lives and providing much-needed support to those struggling. A supportive and loving father to his children and a loyal and warm friend to many, his presence will be dearly missed by those lucky enough to have known him. The funeral service will be at Golders Green Crematorium, Hoop Lane NW11 7NL on 14th January 2023 at 11am. No flowers please but donations to support Robert De Wynter’s Patmos Bursary at https://gofund.me/a2f607dc
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