FINALLY, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things. Philippians 4.8 (NIV)
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Births
BANNOCK on 10th March 2022 to Katie Rose (née French) and James Henry, a son, Harry Thomas.
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EDWARDS on 6th March 2022 to Josie Smith and Nicholas Edwards, a daughter, Annie Jean.
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HENDERSON on 9th March 2022 to Katie (née Grimshaw) and George, a son, Merlin Ian Hope, brother to Percy.
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HOLMES on 7th March 2022 to Sophie (née Middleton) and Gareth, a son, George James Oliver, brother to William John, at Worcester Royal Hospital.
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JACKSON on 7th March 2022 to Siena (née Gold) and Richard, a daughter, Cordelia Leonora Lynn.
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Forthcoming Marriages
THE HON. J. M. O. EDEN
AND MISS H. SHEPHEARD-WALWYN
The engagement is announced between John, eldest son of Lord and Lady Henley, and Helen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Simon Shepheard-Walwyn.
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Deaths
HURFORD LT CDR RN (RET’D) Peter Dermot died peacefully on 8th March 2022, aged 90, in Australia after a short illness. Beloved husband of the late Jane and, latterly, devoted partner to Sheila. Loved father to Diana (Buttons), Dermot and Simon and grandfather to Robert and Georgina.
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BARCLAY Diana (née Goodman). Diana Elizabeth passed away peacefully at home on 27th February 2022, aged 91. Much-loved wife (of the late Kit Barclay), mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Details of a service in Gloucestershire to follow. Donations to Riding for the Disabled Association.
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CAMPBELL-HARRIS Zara died peacefully on 8th March 2022, aged 83. Much-loved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Private funeral, family flowers only but, if desired, donations to Wyfold Riding for the Disabled may be sent to Camp Hopson Funeral Directors, 90 West Street, Newbury RG14 1HA. A service of thanksgiving will be held at St Mary and St Nicholas Church, Compton RG20 6RB, on 24th May 2022 at 2pm and afterwards at Church Farm House. Please email camphopson.newbury@dignityfunerals.co.uk if you wish to attend.
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CRITIEN Peter Godfrey Rae, widower of Susan, died suddenly on 8th March 2022, aged 73. He is survived by his children Adam, Joanna and Marisa, his six grandchildren, and his sister Phillippa and brother Michael.
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ELLIOTT Professor Sir John died peacefully in Oxford on 9th March 2022. Much-loved husband of Oonah and brother of Judith. For funeral details please call 01865 714130. A memorial service to be announced later.
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EVANS Frances Mary (née Leach, formerly Glendenning), aged 101, died at Stone, Staffordshire, on 6th March 2022. Widow of T. F. Evans and much-loved aunt of Jane and Richard. Funeral on 17th March 2022 at 3pm. Donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation. All inquiries to Co-op Funeral Services, Stone (07815 813375).
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FALMOUTH George Hugh Boscawen, 9th Viscount, died peacefully at home in Cornwall on 7th March 2022 in his 103rd year. Much-loved husband of the late Elizabeth, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at Truro Cathedral on Tuesday 5th April at 11.30am. At his request there will not be a memorial service.
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HARRISON Penelope Seymour (née Smallwood) died peacefully on 4th March 2022, aged 82, at Pembury Hospital. Juliet and Edmund were with her, David and Matthew were unable to join them, but we will all be at the private family funeral, to be held in due course. She was loving, gentle, lively, and above all, courageous. She adored her family, including all her grandchildren, and they adored her.
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HARRISSON Colin John McCrae, CVO, OBE died on 6th March 2022, aged 82, from cancer. Late the Rifle Brigade and Royal Green Jackets. Beloved husband of Jane and father to Anthony and Camilla. A funeral service will take place at 2.30pm on 8th April at St Mary Magdalen Church Mortlake, 61 North Worple Way, London SW14 8PR. For further details, please contact T. H. Sanders & Sons Funeral Directors on 020 3930 4316. No flowers but donations, if desired, to King Edward VII’s Hospital, Beaumont Street, London W1G 6AA.
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HIGGINS Francis Farquhar died on 4th March 2022, aged 91, after a short illness. Beloved husband of Bina (deceased), loving father to Niki, Carey and Sam and adored grandfather of Bea, Alex, Emma and Lottie. Family cremation service, memorial to follow at a later date. No flowers but donations, if desired, to Surrey Wildlife Trust.
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HOWARTH Olwen (née Gill) died peacefully on 7th March 2022, aged 91. Much-loved mother and grandmother. Into thy hands, O Lord.
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IRVANI Ali died peacefully on Saturday 5th March 2022, aged 61. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Funeral will be at the Islington and St Pancras cemetery on Wednesday 16th March at 3pm.
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MURRAY Susan Madeleine MBE (née Stephenson) on 15th February 2022, aged 98, in Sheffield. Wife of the late Graham, mother of Liz, Jane and Dona and grandmother and great-grandmother. Private cremation followed later by a service of thanksgiving at St Mark’s Church, Broomhill, Sheffield on Friday 1st April at 2.30pm. Donations payable to Friends of the Porter Valley may be sent to Jason Heath, John Heath & Sons, Earsham Street, Sheffield S4 7LS, or www.JohnHeath.co.uk
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SALWEY Bryan David, Captain RN died on 19th February 2022, aged 87, after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of Celia and much-loved father of Roger, David and Nick and seven grandchildren. A thanksgiving service will be held on Friday 6th May at 11.30am at Holy Trinity, Beaumont Road, London SW19 6SP and afterwards at Winchester House.
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SMITH John Anthony (known as Tony) died on 19th February 2022, aged 94. Beloved husband of Inge, who died on 13th January 2012, beloved father of Anne-Lise and Simon, and happy grandfather of Oliver, Jason and Katherine and great-grandfather of Dylan, Nina, Frederick and Wolfram. Thanksgiving service at St Peter’s Church, Cranbourne SL4 2EG on 22nd March 2022 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, donations to MacMillan Cancer Support.
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STOTT Anthony George, formerly of Llechweddygarth, passed away peacefully at home on 8th March 2022, aged 89. Beloved husband of Carol and much loved by all. Funeral service at Pentrebychan Crematorium, Wrexham LL14 4EP on Tuesday 29th March at 11.30am. No flowers, please. Inquiries to I. Jackson and Sons: 01691 648 243.
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TROOP Elizabeth (née Crossley) died on 22nd February 2022, aged 90. Writer, mother of Mark and Nick, grandmother to Olivia, Vanessa, Laura and George, snack provider to JP and Frankie. Funeral at Mortlake Crematorium at 10.40am on Wednesday 16th March.
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WILLIAMS Margaret Evelyn (née McDonald) died peacefully on 4th March 2022, aged 95. Much loved and missed by her sisters Gill and Mary and nieces and nephews Oliver, Isabel, Kathy, Rona, Simon and Adrian. Funeral to be held at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Aldeburgh, on Monday, 28th March at 2pm. No flowers but donations, if desired, to Parkinson’s UK.
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Thanksgiving Services
SHORT Stephen John. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at St Margaret the Queen, Buxted, East Sussex, on 23rd March 2022 at 11am. A dearly loved cousin, godfather and friend.
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