IF you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. 1 Peter 4.15-16 (NIV) Bible verses are provided by the Bible Society
Births
BURGESS on 1st October 2023 to Laura (née Patrick) and Marcus, a daughter, Charlotte Noelle.
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DURAN on 7th September 2023 to Louise (née Tomlinson) and Hervé, a son, Hugo Stephen.
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ENGLISH on 19th October 2023 to Gloria (née Williamson) and Toby, a daughter, Matilda.
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IRWIN-BROWN on 7th June 2023 to Charlotte (née Gillies) and Jake, a son, Caspar Stirling, brother to Lockie.
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KAVAKEB on 8th October 2023 to Kemmi and Dominic, a son, Casrah Oisin Hassan.
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MCALLISTER on 4th October 2023 to Alice (née Varley) and Kay, a daughter, Charlotte Isobel May.
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Deaths
ARMITAGE Peter died unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Friday 13th October. Beloved husband of Bronnie (deceased), much-loved father of Georgina and Nicola, adored Bumpa of Jack, Alice, Iona & Freddie. Family cremation. Memorial service at St Helen’s, Tarporley, on Thursday 9th November at 1pm. Bright ties. Donations to St John and The Holy Cross Church, Cotebrook, and St Luke’s Hospice, c/o Jacqueline Wilson Funeral Directors, 01829 781572.
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FLINT Michael George died peacefully on 21st September 2023, aged 91. Much-loved husband of Liz and fun-loving father of Jane, Tom and Will and grandfather of nine. Requiem Mass 2nd November at 11.30am at All Saints, Bisley. He will be greatly missed by his family and the many friends and colleagues made throughout a hardworking and convivial life at Douai and at Oxford, as a highly regarded Gloucestershire solicitor and during 55 years in Bisley. He kept his great sense of humour to the end.
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GARFORTH-BLES Bertie on 11th October 2023, peacefully at home. Beloved husband of Liz, devoted father to Juliet and Emma and much-loved Bumpy to grandsons Harry and Charlie. Private funeral. Thanksgiving service at Crudwell church, 2.30pm on 28th November.
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HAMMILL Gillian (Jill) died peacefully at Henford House Care Home on 12th October, aged 95. Funeral at West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington BA14 6HL, on 1st November at 11.45am. Fondly remembered by her cousins and friends.
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JOHNSON Nigel Margrave CBE died peacefully on 14th October 2023, aged 88, at Crandon Springs Care Home, Wells, Somerset. Dearly beloved son, brother and cousin. Funeral to be held at Mendip Crematorium, Wells, on Monday 6th November at 2.30pm. Further inquiries to Wells Funeral Services, 01749 670100.
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MICHAELSON-YEATES Rosalie Margaret (née Hillman) died on 15th October 2023, aged 94, in Seaford after a short illness. Much loved by her family. Donations to macmillan.org.uk
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PITMAN Lt-Col John Hugh Pitman OBE died peacefully at home on 11th October 2023, aged 88. Wonderful brother to Giles and Lavinia, much-loved father of Henry, William, Tom, Alexander, Christopher and Ella and proud grandfather to 11. Thanksgiving service to be held at
Holy Cross Church, Sherston, at 12pm on Friday 10th November. No flowers, donations to Foxley Church. All inquiries to Matthews of Malmesbury, 01666 822216.
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SCHUBERT/BOWIE Datuk Dr Paddy OBE died peacefully on 21st October 2023, aged 98. A life filled with wit, wisdom and success was concluded when Paddy passed peacefully away on 21st October 2023. She is survived by Oliver Knott, her three grandchildren Jodie, Harry and Tom, and her two stepchildren Robin and Claire Bowie and other family.
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SYKES Richard Gordon Steward died peacefully on 6th October 2023. Wife of Gillian, father of Matthew, James and Edward, grandfather of Stanley, Charlotte, Freya and William. Funeral service at Mortlake Crematorium on 6th November at 2pm. Donations if desired to Action For Pulmonary Fibrosis society. Inquiries to WS Bond Funeral Service, London W4 2ED.
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TROLLOPE Betty Joan died peacefully in hospital on 17th October 2023, aged 97. Much loved. Formerly head of Rochester Girls’ Grammar School. Private cremation. Service of thanksgiving will be held at Rochester Cathedral this year.
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UPTON Eve Cordelia (née Wade) on 15th September 2023, aged 86. Married for many years to James Upton. Loving mother to Ondine, Karina (sadly recently deceased) and William and grandmother to Alfie, Molly and Tatyana. Generous and caring, she sought to help others and worked for many years for Victim Support. Her funeral will be at 1.30pm on Saturday 18th November at GreenAcres Heatherley Wood, Grayshott Rd, Headley, Grayshott GU35 8LA. All welcome. No flowers. Donations to The Woodland Trust or Victim Support (Kensington & Chelsea). To find out more, contact ondine@btinternet.com or 07813 049250.
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WOODROFFE Rosemary (née Colquhoun) died peacefully on 11th October 2023. Beloved wife of the late Geoffrey, dear sister of John and sister-in-law of Margaret, devoted aunt and godmother of Robbie. Funeral service at Inverleith St Serf’s Parish Church on Thursday 2nd November at 11.15am, to which all friends are invited. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Parkinson’s UK.
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WYNN-GREEN Peter passed away on 17th October 2023, aged 78, after a short illness in hospital. Much-loved husband of the late Gillian and father of Alex. Funeral at St Mary’s Church, Great Chart, Ashford, on Thursday 2nd November at 11am. No flowers. Inquiries to Earl & Co Funeral Directors, 01233 888181.
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