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26 WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30 1998 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH COURT AND SOCIAL Announcements 0171-538 6000 0171-538 6000 Advertising 0171-538 6870 Editorial 0171-538 6396 Births Court Circular HEANEY Martin ex BP and Shell of Middlesbrough peacefully on Sept 29 A dearly loved husband and father All inquiries to Thomas Rea Sons Funeral Directors tel 01642 769933 HEDGES Vera Marie on September 26 peacefully at Northwick Park Hospital aged 89 years Dearly loved wife of the late Noel Vincent mother of James and Barbara and grandmother of Nicholas Andrew and Zoe Funeral Service at Ruislip crematorium at 230 pm Friday October 2 All inquiries Sydney Hurry 341 Rayners Lane Pinner Tel: 0181 866 2211 HOUGHTON Alan Jeremy died suddenly on September 21 1998 at Wisborough Green Funeral at Worthing Crematorium on October 6 at 1120 am He was a kind and gentle man who will be sadly missed by his family and friends Family flowers only Donations to Cancer Research On September 28 peacefully at home Barbara Joyce Howard (nee Mackaness) Beloved wife of Ernest Jack Howard and dear mother of George and Jonathan Funeral at St Peters Church Weston Faveil Northampton on Thursday October 1 at 145 pm No flowers by request HUGHES Sandra mother of Laura and Sam and former wife of Tim passed away last Friday September 25 1998 Although she will be greatly missed by us all we believe she has finally found peace Funeral to take place at Aldershot Crematorium on Friday October 2 at 3 pm Flowers and inquiries to Famham Funeral Service tel: 01252 711444 JONES Peacefully on September 25 Fred aged 87 years Dearly loved dad of Peter and Kay Funeral Service at St Michael and All Angels Church Eastbourne at 2 pm on Friday October 2 followed by cremation at 3 pm Family flowers only but donations if desired to National Osteoporosis Society co Serenity Funeral Directors 43 South Street Eastbourne East Sussex 01323 736446 Dennis Talbot suddenly at home on September 26 1998 aged 86 years Dearly loved husband of Molly loving father of David and Jenny and proud grandad of Jo Emma and Richard Funeral Service at The Downs Crematorium on Friday October 2 at 945 am Family flowers only please Donations if desired to Macmillan Nursing Fund co Hanningtons 4-6 Montefiore Rd Hove tel: 01273 778733 Melva Grace aged 92 years peacefully on Friday September 25 1998 in Cockermouth Wife of the late Alan Sutcliffe Kerr and a very dear mother and grandmother Formerly of Western Australia and Birkenhead Cremation Service was held on Tuesday September 29 Humphrey Cecil Dodwell Knight OBE aged 87 peacefully at home on Saturday September 26 beloved father of Carolyn and Peter and grandfather to Jenny Philip Richard and Patricia Sadly missed by family and friends Funeral Service at Hadlow Church Tonbridge Kent on Wednesday October 7 at 1030 am Family flowers only Donations to RNLI co Abbey Funeral Directors 173 High Street Tonbridge Kent Denise Maureen died on September 24 Will be greatly missed by sister Pamela children John and Candy and granddaughter Hannah Funeral Service at Sutton Coldfield Crematorium on October 6 at 330 pm Family flowers only Donations to Cancer Research co Co-operative Funeral Service The Mews Upper Gungate Tamworth Staffs GAMBLES John died peacefully on Saturday September 26 1998 Will be sadly missed by all his family Donations if desired to Royal Marsden Hospital (Chelsea) Family flowers only Service at Putney Vale Crematorium on Monday October 5 at 3 pm Inquiries to Evershed Bros Ltd Tel: 0181 874 1781 GOODES Joan Doreen peacefully at Clare House NH Uxbridge on Friday September 25 aged 85 years Much loved wife of the late Ian Goodes mother of Peter and Antony and step-mother of Rosemary and Peter Funeral Service at St Johns URC Northwood on Friday October 2 at 12 noon followed by cremation at Breakspear Crematorium Ruislip Flowers to TA Ellement Son Ltd 21 Bridge Street Pinner Middx HAS 3HR GREEN Anthony passed away on September 27 1998 aged 57 after a courageous battle against Motor Neurone Disease He will be greatly missed by Sheila Sam Nicky his family and friends The Funeral Service will take place on Monday October 5 at St Thomas-on-the-Boume Church Famham Surrey at 130 pm Family flowers only please Donations if desired to Motor Neurone Disease Association co Famhatn Funeral Service 100 Shortheath Road Famham Surrey GU9 8SE telephone 01252 711444 GREEN On September 24 Mary peacefully in Kingston Hospital Surrey after a severe stroke No flowers by her request Donations in her memory to The RNIB Memorial Service at Union Street Baptist Church Kingston at 315 pm on Monday October 5 1998 HANNINGTON Elizabeth Ann (Betty) of Heathfield Sussex peacefully on September 27 1998 Cherished wife of Michael and much loved mother of Robert and Jenny and grandmother of Nicholas and Katrina The funeral will be held at Eastbourne Crematorium Family Chapel on Friday October 2 at i30 pm No flowers please but donations to St Wilfrid's Hospice co Jarvis Funeral Directors Cross in Hand Heathfield East Sussex TN21 OSR Tel: 01435 862833 Joan of Old Oxted Surrey formerly of Bromley Kent Beloved wife of the late Frank Harvey loving mother of Claire and grandmother of Jenny and Susie died peacefully on Sept 28 aged 86 Funeral at Beckenham Crematorium Elmers End Road Tuesday Oct 6 at 2 pm Family flowers only please but donations if desired to Parkinsons Disease Society co Ebbutt FS High St Limpsfield RH8 0DR Tel: 01883 713767 HASSALL (nee Burgneay) Barbara Betty died on Saturday September 26 1998 peacefully in Famborough Hospital aged 74 years Widow of Thomas Funeral Monday October 5 at 1130 am Beckenham Crematorium Elmers End Road Flowers to Francis Chappell West Wickham Kent Ivy Emily Melita peacefully on September 24 at Walsgrave Hospital Coventry aged 90 Much loved and much missed by her husband Sydney her sons Alan and Lawrence their wives Estelle and Mary and the grandchildren Funeral 1 pm Friday October 2 at Canley Crematorium Coventry BARTON Diana Hope of Saxby All Saints Lines Peacefully at St George's Residential Home Broughton on September 28 aged 91 Much loved sister aunt and great-aunt to many Funeral Service at All Saint's Church Saxby 12 noon Monday October 5 Family flowers only Donations if desired to Saxby Church BURTON Elsa Helene On September 24 1998 aged 92 Devoted wife of the late Guy Burton mother of Tom and Frank and grandmother of Guy Howard Yvonne Susan and Frances Private cremation followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at All Saints' Bisham on Monday October 5 at 2 pm Family flowers only If desired donations in memory made out to All Church Bisham may be sent to Sawyer Funeral Service 32 West Stree Marlow Bucks SL7 2NB Vincent (Vic) on September 28 peacefully at St Leonard's Hospice York aged 80 Loving husband of Joan and dear father of Geoff Alan and Tony Funeral service at York Crematorium on Monday October 5 at 2 pm Family flowers only please Donations if desired to St Leonard's Hospice co Rymer FD 15 Penleys Grove St York Y03 7PW BUTTRESS On Saturday September 19 1998 Sidney Gerald Buttress aged 76 years Devoted husband of Monica Funeral 3 pm Monday October 5 at St John's Church Waterbeach Cambridge followed by interment Family flowers only Donations made payable to St Johns Church PCC Fabric Fund may be sent to Cambridge Funeral Services 617 Newmarket Road Cambridge CB5 8PA Tel: 01223 415255 Roy Samuel Lt Cmdr RN peacefully on September 27 1998 beloved husband of the late Enid Casement father of Simon and Charles grandfather of David and Philippa Funeral Service at 12 noon on Monday October 5 at St Peter's Church Terwick Rogate Family flowers only All inquiries and donations if desired for Macmillan Cancer Relief to Peasgood Son Shire Hill Saffron Walden CB11 3AQ 01799 523314 CASTELL Betty Irene of Essex died September 23 1998 suddenly whilst on holiday aged 83 years Funeral Service at St John the Baptist Church Danbury on Thursday October 1 at 1230 pm followed by cremation at Chelmsford Crematorium Family flowers only donations if wished to Farleigh Hospice or The RSPB coT Pennack 6 Sons Funeral Directors 1-3 Maldon Road Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7DW CASTLE Elinor Beryl Morley died peacefully on September 26 1998 aged 86 Remembered with great love by her daughter Sue son-in-law Bert grandchildren Edward and Joanna and sister Julia Funeral Service at All Saints Church Kings Langley on Friday October 2 at 245 pm followed by cremation Any flowers or donations to The Artists Benevolent Fund co Worley (Funeral Directors) Limited 01442 253465 CHADWICK Suddenly on September 28 1998 John Constantine Chadwick of Braford St Martin Wilts Funeral inquiries to Will Case Partners Funeral Directors 01722 414521 CLARKE Rosalie Mary (Mollie) on September 24 1998 at Chase Farm Hospital aged 90 years COLEMAN Eileen Gertrude on September 28 1998 in Broomfield Hospital Chelmsford and of Great Totham aged 88 years Funeral Service at St Peters Church Great Totham on Tuesday October 6 at 230 pm followed by private cremation Inquiries AG Smith Funeral Service 7 Spital Road Maldon tel: 01621 854293 CORY Kathleen peacefully on September 25 at Brookview Nursing Home West Moors formerly of Femdown Widow of the Ven Alexander Cory Funeral service at St Mary's Church Ferndown on Wednesday September 30 at 1230 pm Flowers and all inquiries to AE Jolliffe Son FD 17 Victoria Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 9HT Tel: 01202 872050 Brigadier Dame Mary Frances Coulshed DBETDof Camden Died September 28 aged 93 Formerly Director of the Women's Royal Army Corps 1951-1954 Service October 6 12 noon St Edward's the Confessor Church interment Hampstead Cemetery 130 pm No flowers please donations if wished to WRAC Benevolent Fund AGC Centre Worthy Down Winchester Hants S021 2RG COX Eleanor Evelyn (nee Coleman) formerly of Willesden latterly of Harrow at Harrow on September 28 in her 95th year Known familiarly through her many years at Central Middlesex Hospital as Widow of Tom loving mother mourned by her family and many friends Cremation at Breakspear Crematorium East Chapel Ruislip Tuesday October 6 at 12 noon Inquiries to 01252 543182 William Stuart (Bill) FCCA ATII 80 ex Lyons Co Cadby Hall died peacefully September 13 Funeral 1030 am October 6 at Brandsby Church North Yorkshire Family flowers only Donations to Brandsby Church and Disease Society co Medd Son Market Place Easingwold York Y061 3AD Arnold Bernard on September 26 passed away peacefully in St Wilfrids Hospice Eastbourne aged 78 years Beloved husband of Doreen father of Peter and Paul and grandfather of Dominic Funeral Service at Eastbourne Crematorium Main Chapel on Friday October 2 at 145 pm Family flowers only but donations if desired for St Wilfrids Hospice co Haine Son Ltd 19 South Street Eastbourne CUSSINS Vandra Jean on September 28 aged 51 Much loved wife of Peter beloved mother of Abbe Alix Lydia and Jabin Vandra will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends Funeral to be held at Preston Cemetery Walton Avenue North Shields (Queen Alexandra Road Entrance) on October 1 at 245 pm No flowers Donations if desired to Tyneside Foyer Appeal Portland House New Bridge Street Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE1 8AL DOVE On September 26 peacefully in a nursing home Lady Helen Dove of Burley Hampshire Wife of the late Sir Clifford Dove Funeral Service at St John's Church Burley on Tuesday October 6 at 2 pm followed by cremation at Bournemouth Family flowers only please but if desired donations for the Alzheimer's Disease Society may be sent to Barrow Bros Funeral Directors 2 Nursery Road Ringwood BH24 1NG EDGLEY Sylvia Annie (nee Cater) died peacefully on September 27 at Huntington House Nursing Home Hindhead loved by all who knew her and greatly missed by all her beloved family Funeral Service on Monday October 12 at Guildford Crematorium at 230 pm Family flowers only Donations if desired to St Wilfred's Hospice Chichester Ken died peacefully after a short illness on September 26 1998 aged 69 Beloved husband of Wendy much loved father of Jane and devoted grandpa to Jenny Fionnuala and Johanna The funeral will take place at St Crematorium Woking on Friday October 2 at 230 pm All inquiries to WG Worth 01932 843143 Major John Guy Denton RA (ret d) dear husband of Patricia and father of Ann Graham and Peter on September 23 1993 at home aged 83 Funeral at St Padam's Church Llanbadam Fynydd Powys Saturday October 3 230 pm Inquiries to Pritchard Son 01597 822121 Dr Da vtd of Stratford upon Avon on Sept 25 1998 aged 86 FERMOR (nee Gibson) Lenna May died on Saturday Sept 26 1998 A very special lady who will be much missed by her children Barbara Trevor and Donald her granddaughters great granddaughters and many friends The funeral will take place at East Farleigh Church on Friday Oct 2 at 3 pm Flowers or donations if desired to DW Freeman 79 Union St Maidstone Kent Inquiries 01622 753033 Michael on September 24 peacefully at Cheltenham General Hospital Dearly loved husband of Annette father to Simon and brother to John and Richard He will be much missed by all his family and friends Thanksgiving service on Friday October 9 at Norton Church at 12 noon No flowers please donations if desired to the RNLI co Hill Son Funeral Directors Pershore WR10 1HZ ALLFREY On September 23 1998 to Caroline (nee Aird) and Charles a daughter (Isabel Anne) On September 25 1998 to Miranda (nee Parton) and Jeremy a daughter (Antonia Jane A scroll) a sister for William BROOMHEAD On September 26 to Sarah (nee Brennan) and Paul a son (Philip George) a brother for Kate CARR On September 24 to Nicola (nee Bremner) and Richard a daughter (Olivia Jayne Granville) a sister for Melissa and Gordon CONCHIE On September 22 to Sarah (nee Martin) and Kim a daughter (Florence Jillian Tressa) a sister for Henry and Charlie CRANF1ELD On September 28 1998 to Debbie (nee Jess) and Derek a daughter (Rachel Jessica) a sister for Liam Congratulations all our love Mum and Bert child is fair of face" DUNCAN On September 25 1998 to Hilary (nee Brook) and Ian a daughter (Lucy Elizabeth) a sister for George On Aug 24 1998 to Meriel (nee Howard) and Roger a daughter (Charlotte Gwyneth Eleanor) GRAHAM On September 25 1998 to Elizabeth (nee Day) and Johnnie a daughter (Eloise Elizabeth) GUERRINL On Saturday September 26 1998 to DETTA(nee Phillips) and Dominic a son a brother for Monte HICKS On Tuesday September 29 1998 in Bucharest to Diana (nee Corcodel) and Mike a son (David George) On August 20 1998 to Fiona (nee Irven) and Rob a son (Dominic John Christopher) a brother for Sophie Always remembering Ellie and Theo Special thanks to Fetal Medicine Queen Charlotte's Hospital MacDONALD On Friday September 25 1998 to Lara (nOe Friedlander) and Andrew a son (Max Ballantine) MARSHALL On Saturday September 12 1998 to Anna Lisa (nOe Seccombe) and Tim a son (Frederick Jay Archie) MOFFATT On Friday September 25 1998 to Jo (nee Hollington) and Steve a son (Jackson Patrick) a brother for Sam and Cameron On September 26 1998 at Frimley Park KTLucy (nee Smith) and James a son (Alastair Henry Creagh) SJROT-SMITH On Sept 25 to Helen (nee Selley) and Mark a daughter (Madeline Ivy) a sister for Caleb On Sunday Sept 20 1998 in Switzerland to Jenny (nee Gibb) and Mark a son (Maximilian Colin) a brother for Freddie Tessa and Helena On September 23 1998 at Redhill Surrey to Sheila Ann and Jason Edward James a daughter (Elizabeth Rebecca Anneliese) On Monday September 14 1998 to Vanessa (nee Hoare) and Bruce a son (Luke Michael Guy) WILLIAMS On Saturday September 26 1998 to Bronya and Ian a son (Henry David) Anniversaries Deaths ALLEN On September 26 peacefully at Oakfield Nursing Home Bath after a long illness bravely borne TD (Tiny) Allen aged 86 Dear husband of Pam and much loved father of Diana and Melly and father-in-law of Anthony devoted grandfather of Tim Richard Peter Jo and Anna Funeral private but if any friends of Tiny wish to do so they are asked to send a donation in his memory to the Parkinson's Disease Society 215 Vauxhall Bridge Road London SW1V 1EJ AVERY On September 27 1998 peacefully at Walstead Place Residential Home John Stanley aged 92 of Lindfield Sussex formerly of Reigate Much loved father of Barbara Vivienne and Denise Funeral Service at The Surrey and Sussex Crematorium Worth on Friday October 30 at 1145 am Flowers or donations for The British Heart Foundation may be sent co Masters Son l-ewes Road Lindfield West Sussex RH16 2LE (01444) 482107 George Leslie Ayres CBE Died peacefully in his sleep on September 26 aged 86 years Dearly loved husband of Esther and devoted father and grandfather Private funeral no flowers please Personal YOU ARE ALL I want LORD I promise to obey your laws Psalm 11957 (GNB) DEVIL meet you Fri Sat Sun I book hotel room I need a time and place Said in May take time to think Love always Angel THANKS to St Jude for favours received General BUCKINGHAM PALACE September 29th The Duke of York Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps this evening received Vice Admiral Sir James Weatherall upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman of the Sea Cadet Corps and received Vice Admiral Sir Jonathan Tod upon assuming his appointment as Chairman of the Sea Cadets Corps The Duke of York Patron this evening attended a Gala performance and Dinner in aid of the City Ballet of London at the Gros-venor House Hotel Park Lane London BUCKINGHAM PALACE September 29th The Princess Royal accompanied by Commodore Timothy Laurence RN today carried out the following engagements in Kenya: Her Royal Highness President Save the Children Fund this morning toured a United Nations Compound in Lokichokio and visited a Fund office veterinary laboratory and other facilities The Princess Royal afterwards visited the African Medical Research Foundation (AMREF) Compound Lokichokio Her Royal Highness subsequently visited the International Red Cross Hospital Lokichokio The Princess Royal this afternoon visited Kisumu Innovation Centre of Kenya (KICK) Kisumu FORTHCOMING Mr PDEG McGillycuddy and Miss PG Waddington The engagement is announced between Piers Donough Edward George eldest son of Mr and Mrs Donough McGillycuddy of Haselbech Northamptonshire and Pollyanna Geraldine only daughter of Mr John Waddington of Masham Yorkshire and Viscountess Mountgarret of South Stainley Yorkshire Capt MH Reedman and Miss AM Shellard The engagement is announced between Marcus Hugh second son of Major (Retd) Reedman of South Africa and Mrs Reedman of Tenterden and Astrid Maria elder daughter of Mr Shellard of Sherbourne and Mrs Shellard of Northiam Fit Lt JWR Martin and Miss AMM Cherry The engagement is announced between John eldest son of Mr and Mrs EWR Martin of New Malden Surrey and Anne daughter of Sqn Ldr RA Cherry MBE and Mrs Cherry of Bourcefranc-le-Chapus France Dr SM Dixon and Dr PM King The engagement is announced between Sean elder son of Mr and Mrs John Dixon of Kentish Town London and Polly Megan only daughter of Mr and Mrs John King of Bickley Kent Mr Hampton-Stone and Miss I Szczepanski The engagement is announced between Lieut Craig Hampton-Stone son of Mr and Mrs Stone of Caerleon and Isabelle daughter of Mrs Smith and stepdaughter of Mr Smith of Gwent Mr CSG Staveley and Miss KF Shepperd The engagement is announced between Charles eldest son of Mr and Mrs Sam Staveley of Thornham Norfolk and Kate daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Shepperd of Knebworth Herts WEDDINGS Count Palatine Manfredi della Gherardesca and Princess Maria-Theodora zu Lowenstein-Wertheim-Freudenberg The marriage took place on Saturday at the Brompton Oratory of Count Palatine Manfredi della Gherardesca younger son of Count and Countess Palatine Guelfo della Gherardesca of Florence and Princess Maria-Theodora zu only daughter of Prince and Princess Rupert zu of Petersham Surrey Father Robert Gates officiated assisted by Brother Rudolf zu Lowenstein OP and solemn nuptial Mass in the presence of Cardinal Poggi was celebrated by Father Ronald Creighton-Jobe the Very Rev Ignatius Harrison and Father Patrick Doyle The bride who was given in marriage by her father was attended by Conte Leone Camerana Filippo and Leopoldo Orlando Jack Whitmore Patrick Armstrong Abrahm Unwin Contessa Costanza della Gherardesca Lady Martha Lowry-Corry Mile Alienor Miss Esme Amberg Signorina Arielle Baron and Miss Sofia Moehlmann A reception was held at the home of the bride and the honeymoon is being spent in Africa Mr RPCregeen and Miss SL Pickvance The marriage took place on Saturday at St Church East Lavant of Mr Robert Cregeen elder son of Mr Peter Cregeen of Hawkley Hampshire and Mrs Jennifer Cregeen of Frensham Surrey and Miss Sarah Pickvance daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Pickvance of West Lavant Farm Chichester Sussex The Rev Michael Sinclair officiated assisted by the Rev David Parker The bride was given away by her father and was attended by Freddie Telfer Tara Kohler Camilla Langmead Edward Wilcox and Miss Henrietta Flay Mr William Roe was best man A reception was held at the home of the bride and the honeymoon is being spent in Bali OTHER NOTICES LANG Peacefully at home on Saturday September 26 1998 Michael aged 70 Beloved husband of Barbara and loving father of Richard and Peter Funeral arrangements inquiries to Taunton Funeral Service 01823-321077 LAP AGE Peter Reginald Reverend Canon 81 on September 26 Much loved husband father and grandfather Funeral 1 pm Friday October 2 Holy Trinity Church Wimbledon Family flowers only Donations to Church Missionary Society for New Diocese in Wusasa Nigeria LLOYD Margaret Graham (nee Oliver) on September 21 aged 84 peacefully following a long illness No flowers Donations to Alzheimers Disease Society (Research) Gordon House 10 Greencoat Place London SW1P 1PH Funeral Monday October 5 at 12 noon at Bury St Edmunds Crematorium MAHLOWE David of Ollerton Cheshire aged 69 peacefully on September 26 Funeral Service at St Wilfrid's Church Mobberley on Friday October 2 at 12 noon Donations appreciated to East Cheshire Hospice Donations and inquiries to Funeral Service 25 Manchester Road Knutsford WA16 OLY Tel 01565 634251 MARSHALL Alf Marshall BEM on September 25 suddenly in hospital aged 65 years Managing Director of Blue Line Office Furniture Sadly missed by Mary and the children Funeral Service Friday October 2 1145 am Hastings Crematorium MARSH Philip On Sept 26 after a short illness at Kingston Hospital aged 82 He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all his friends and family Funeral Service to be held at Christ Church Esher Surrey on Oct 5 at 1230 pm Family flowers only McLaren Gordon Cameron Commander Royal Navy on September 27 Husband of Pat father of Caroline Jennifer and Christopher No flowers donations to charities of choice Inquiries to Halletts Telephone: 01548 821258 McMULLAN On September 28 1998 at Wilbraham Nursing Home Teignmouth after a long illness Evelyn beloved wife of the late William and formerly of Walter Craig killed in action 1943 Dearly loved sister of Margaret and Elizabeth loving step-mother of Elizabeth and David and dear aunt of Nicholas and Sarah Funeral Service at St James Church Teignmouth on Friday October 2 at 12 noon followed by cremation Inquiries to Harris Loveridge Funeral Services Teignmouth 01626 774556 (neeCorry) Mavis Deirdre Suddenly at home on September 23 aged 71 Much loved mother of Shireen Daniel and Louis and grandmother of Sebastian and Alexander Sadly missed by husband Rowland McVicker of Mombasa Funeral Service on Friday October 2 at 1015 am at St Paul's Church Ramsey Isle of Man Family flowers only Donations to International League for Protection of Horses tel: 01953 498 682 Group Captain DPJ Died peacefully on September 29 1998 Service at Shillingstone Parish Church on Thursday October 1 1998 at 130 pm Family flowers only Donations if desired for Shillingstone Parish Church May he rest in peace MORRITT Margot in her 86th year widow of Robin peacefully at home on September 28 1998 Private cremation followed by Service of Thanksgiving at St Mary's Church Rokeby at 12 noon on Friday October 2 1998 PARKER Sydney died September 29 1998 Bexhill-on-Sea formerly of Manchester and Tunbridge Wells PEARSE Jean aged 63 years of Sway passed away peacefully at home on September 27 1998 A loving mother grandmother and sister Funeral Service at St Luke's Church Sway on Friday October 2 at 1130 am followed by private cremation Donations if wished to Wessex Cancer Trust co Diamond Son Funeral Directors Lymington S041 9DN On September 26 1998 James Dearden of Bury passed away peacefully in hospital aged 71 years Dearly loved husband of Doreen and dear brother of Eileen and Natalie Funeral Service to take place on Friday October 2 at 12 noon at Walshaw Parish Church Bury followed by interment at the Churchyard Donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation Donations and inquiries: Co-Operative Funeral Service Bury 0161 764 4177 SOUTER Ian most adored father of Freya and Erica and grandfather of Che A man with principles peace at last Reunited in death with his beloved Erica September 28 Poole Hospital Dorset STANLEY On September 28 1998 His Honour Peter Stanley Price QC aged 86 Peacefully in York District Hospital Beloved husband of the late Margot much loved father of Mark Nicholas and Amelia step-father of Charles and adored grandfather Funeral for family and village friends at St Mary's Church Great Ouseburn York on Friday October 2 at 230 pm Memorial Service to be announced later No flowers please but donations may be sent to The Council for Preservation of Rural England On Sept 28 1998 Mr WEJ Stanyon (Nobby) aged 84 Late of the Royal Star and Garter Home Richmond The Royal Hospital Chelsea and Worthing Beloved father of Patricia and Linda and grandfather of Steven Timothy Heidi Laura Joanna and Jeremy Service at Worthing on Friday Oct 2 All inquiries to Monumental FS Tel: 01903 235353 Mary of Chorleywood Herts peacefully in hospital on September 27 aged 94 Beloved wife of the late George Starkey SWALLOW On September 27 1998 Denys aged 81 years Beloved husband of Margaret father of Colin and Keith Funeral Service at Woking St Johns Crematorium on Tuesday October 6 at 11 am No flowers or letters please Donations if desired to "The Royal Surrey County St Luke's Charitable co Woking Funeral Service 119 Goldsworth Road Woking Surrey GU21 1LR THEARLE Henry George Charles died on September 26 1998 Private cremation at his request Memorial Service will be held at a later date TOLLETT Bernard passed peacefully away on Sept 29 1998 Funeral Service at Swinbrook Parish Church on Oct 2 at 2 pm Family flowers only please Donations for Sir Michael Sobell House Churchill Hospital Grounds Old Road Headington Oxford Peter John aged 41 Precision Engineer and Master Craftsman died peacefully at St Helena Hospice Colchester on September 24 A brave man Beloved son of Shirley and Percy brother to Paul Greatly missed On September 25 Lady Valentine (nee Anderson) mother of Zelie and grandmother of Fiona Funeral Service at Christ Church Victoria Road London W8 on Monday October 5 at 230 pm Inquiries to Chelsea Funeral Directors 260b Fulham Road SW10 tel: 0171 352 0008 WIGLEY Eileen Mary of Esher Surrey Much loved wife of Norman and mother of David and Robert peacefully at Kingston Hospital on September 27 1998 after a short illness bravely borne Funeral at Randalls Park Crematorium Leatherhead Tuesday October 6 12 noon Family flowers only donations if desired to Motor Neurone Disease Association 27 The Drive Cranleigh Surrey GU6 7LY Thanksgiving services Paul of Little Easton Great Dunmow Essex A Thanksgiving Service for the life of Paul Dixey will be held in Great Dunmow Essex at the Church of St Mary the Virgin on Friday October 30 starting at 230 pm All friends will be very welcome In memoriam Sqn Ldr MA Hatton Remembered with love and gratitude (Late of Leicester) Hughie precious memories of my dear husband who passed away 7 years ago today Sadly missed and always in my thoughts God bless you Edith Betty Sept 30 1987 No longer in our lives to share but in our hearts you are always there Ken Clive and family Chris and family ADJ September 30 1973 In loving memory of David died in Hong Kong aged 21 years Always in our hearts so sadly missed Mummy Susan Simon Nicholas Margaret left us in 1972 Remembered with love by John Patricia Johnny and Peter YOUNG Norman Charles Young MBE Major RE (ret d) Sept 30 1990 Remembered everyday with love Phyl Ruby wedding STEVENS On September 27 1958 at Wesley Hall Plumstead Common Arthur to Joyce Now at Clophill Bedfordshire Congratulations from us all Diamond weddings 4 RIGBY On September 30 1938 at Wood Green London Alf to Vera Now at Shadwell Leeds Kindred Spirits The opportunity for like-minded people to find new friends Every Friday and Sunday in The Telegraph To advertise call free on 0800 064 2500 and follow the instructions carefully To hear the latest selection of advertisers for men 0660 662 211 for women 0660 662 Lines are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week OCTOBER NIGHT SKY Her Royal Highness afterwards visited the Federation of International Lawyers in Kisumu The Princess Royal later visited the British Council Kisumu Mr Keith Baker has been elected President of the British Veteri-narv Association for 199899 BIRTHDAYS The Rev Dr Gordon Barritt Principal National Home 1969-86 is 78: Miss Deborah Kerf actress 77 Sir Eric Denton marine biologist 75 Sir Peter Yarranton Chairman of the Sports Council 1989-94 and fort mer England rugby player 74 Gen Sir Edward Burgess National President Royal British Legion 1987-93 71 Sir Derek Birkin Chairman RTZ Corporation 1991-96 69 Mrs Teresa Gorman MP 67: Lord Belstead Lord-Lieutenant for Suffolk 66 the Rt Rev Patrick Harris Bishop of South-well 64 Mr Staffan Gadd Chairman JS Gadd Holdings 1987-93 64 Mr Stewart Steven publisher 63 Mr Alan Hacker clarinettist and conductor 60 Viscount Cranborne Leader of the Opposition House of Lords 52 and Miss Martina Hingis Wimbledon singles champion 1997 18 MARRIAGES Mr ARJ Lee and Miss KS Andrews The engagement is announced between Adrian son of Mr and Mrs Graham Lee of Cobham Surrey and Kristine youngest daughter of Mrs Patricia Andrews of Shirley Surrey Mr CM Chinn and Miss JK Balcombe The engagement is announced between Christopher Martin elder son of Mr and Mrs Peter Chinn of Marlow Buckinghamshire and Joanna Kate elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruce Balcombe of Weybridge Surrey Mr Young and Miss A Schoeman The engagement is announced between Timothy younger son of Mrs Young and the late Mr Norman Young of Little Gaddesden Hertfordshire and Amanda only daughter of Mr and Mrs Pierre Schoeman of Durban South Africa Mr RJ Smith and Miss A A Heaps The engagement is announced and the marriage will take place shortly between Robert only son of Group Captain and Mrs Peter Smith of Bracknell and Amanda Anne only daughter of Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs William Heaps of Haslemere Mr TAS Thornton and Miss CJ Collins The engagement is announced between Thomas son of the late Mr James Thornton of Kenya and of Mrs Gillian Thornton of Bolney Sussex and Caroline (Tiggy) eldest daughter of the late Mr John Collins and of Mrs Collins of Codford Wiltshire Mr NS Pearce and Miss EHL Denny The engagement is announced between Nicholas Samuel eldest son of Mr George Pearce of Eastbourne Sussex and Mrs Margaret Miles of Chelwood Gate Sussex and Emma Harriet Lyttelton daughter of Mr and Mrs Barry Denny of Broadwindsor Dorset IN MEMORIAM Mr William Powell Bowman A service of thanksgiving for the life of Mr William Powell Bowman was held yesterday at St Piccadilly Wl The Rev David Hemsley Vicar of the Church of St John the Baptist Little Missenden officiated and the Rt Rev Simon Burrows pronounced the blessing Mr David Longman read Crossing the Bar and Mr Mike Liggins Uphill by Christina Rossetti Addresses were given by Mr Brian Gore and Earl Howe Mr Richard Nowne Mr Simon Weston a Co-Founder of the Weston Spirit Ms Veronica Richards and Mr Edward Bowman (son) paid tribute to Mr Bowman Ms Paula Bott (soprano) also took part Among those present were: Mrs Bowman (widow) Mr and Mrs Jonathan Bowman (son and daughter-in-law) Mrs Edward Bowman (daughter-in-law) Mr and Mrs Alan Johnson (brother-in-law and sister) and ottjer members of the family Countess Howe Lord and Lady Laing of Dunphail Lord Mottistone Lord Prior Sir Robert and Lady Ctarke Sir Peter and Lady Reynolds Mr Roger Saunderson Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food Mr AE Redsell Master Fruiterers' Company Mrs Maureen Kellett Deputy Chairman Markets Committee of the Corporation of London Mr John Olney Chairman Spitalfields Market with Mr Mike Culverwell Superintendent Mr Ron van Duyn Flower Council of Hamburg Mr David Brown National Union Mr Tom O'Driscoll Transport and General Union Mr Brian Marshall Director Flowers and Plants Association Rear-Adml Colin Cooke-Priest National Director The Trident Trust with Mr Cliff Dixon Mr Ben Harrison a Co-founder the Weston Spirit Mr John Bach Stephenson Harwood Mr and Mrs Taylor Uppingham School Mr Hugh Bradnum Geest and members of Staff of the Covent Garden Market Authority Miss Dulcie Gray Mr and Mrs AD Scott Mrs David Hemsley Mr and Mrs Hugh Campbell Mr Peter Warren Mr Eric Nicoli Mr Norman Thompson Mr and Mrs Harry Turner Mr John Stanley Mr John Harvey Mr and Mrs Morton Neal Mr Peter Downham Mr Andrew Blarney Mr David Blarney Mr Alan Brooker and Ms Shirley Simpson together with many other friends Mr Tom Mori A memorial service for Mr Tom Mori was held yesterday at St Martin-in-the-Fields Trafalgar Square WC2 The Rev David Monteith officiated and the Rev Gary Bradley led prayers Mt Andrew Nurnberg and Mr Keh Mori (son) gave readings Mr Frederick Forsyth gave an address Among those present were: Mrs Mori (widow) Mr Yuji Takeda Mr Yoshi Iwasaki Mrs Lily Chen Mr Eric Yang Mrs Frederick Forsyth Mrs James Martvn Ms Nina Martyn Mr Ed Victor Mr Nigel Newton Ms Victoria Barnsley Ms Juliet Annan Mr Mark Barty King Ms Felicity Bryan and Ms Ursula Mackenzie together with many other friends DINNER Defence and Security Form Lady Olga Maitland Presic was in the chair at a dinner by Defence and Security Fo last night at the Carlton CIul Gen Sir Christopher Wall Chief of Joint Operations manent Joint Headquarters (1 was guest speaker and Col Howes Chairman also spoke 0171-538 6000 Articles for salewanted A BIRTHDATE NEWSPAPER original Freephone 0800 906609 A NEWSPAPER for that special date 1642-1998 Most titles available Remember When 0181 688 6323 or Call Free 0500 520 000 WANTED LARGE WARDROBES bookcases all good quality secondhand furniture Cash paid Tel 0181 677 9477 (T) Charities 75 is no age to be leaving home Rukba helps elderly people preserve their precious independence by providing them with extra income so they can afford to stay in their own homes 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Andromeda Galaxy Capella AURIGA I PERSEUS- TAURUS Aldebaran Pleiades AND 11 TRIANGULUM ARIES Cl PISCES cetus DELPHINIUS 1 PEGASUS EQUULEUS En 3 Ai7 Globular Cluster Jupiter'' fa jA Saturn 5 '----EtJuaor AQUARIUS Helix Neb 01 PISCES AUSTRINUS Fnmalhaiit eve charged at 80 Service provided by Telecom Express Ltd Westminster Tower London SE1 7SP CONDITIONS FOR ADVERTISING All advertisements are accepted subject to the publisher's standard conditions of insertion For a copy please send a stamped addressed envelope to Karen Adams at 1 Canada Square London E14 5DT PERSONALISED CAKE in a tin Super all-occasion gift for Birthdays Anniversaries or to send your love or congratulations etc These luxury 5 dia dark fruit cakes iced with your own message up to 50 characters are delivered by 1st class post in UK for just £1500 (may contain nuts) Telephone 01623 861428 (9-5 Monday-Friday) This Telegraph Reader Offer is operated by Wellsprings Confectionery TAX RETURNS Telegraph taxpro helpful 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typically has a dark centre within a red girdle that seems to gape like a mouth Another splendid object in Aquarius that needs a telescope to appreciate it best is the Saturn Nebula another planetary nebula and so-called because its oval shape makes it look vaguely like rings Like the Helix it contains a dark central hole An easy binocular object in Aquarius is the brilliant globular cluster M2 a region where hundreds of thousands of stars are closely packed At low magnification M2 looks like a single if somewhat fuzzy star But even with a small telescope one can make out its individual stars especially at the outer edges In the south-west corner of Aquarius lies the spectacular spiral galaxy NGC 7184 an object almost identical to our Milky Way but greatly shrunk by immense distance Through a telescope it 'stands out starkly because there are few stars near it Now move south into Piscis Austrinus just above the southern horizon Here lies the brilliant star Fomaihaut the 18th brightest star in the whole sky bright because it is only 23 light-years away Fomaihaut is surrounded by a cloud of cool dust which suggests that it may be forming planets It would be 13 times brighter than the Sun if seen from the same distance but an Earth-sized planet that formed a long way from it could be habitable On the 8th there is a chance but only a chance of an exceptionally fine burst of meteors from the constellation of Draco the Dragon This if it happens will come from Comet Giacobini-Zinner which passes close to Earth this winter But there are many uncertainties about the They put on great appearances in 1933 and 1946 marking previous close encounters of this comet But they were not seen at others the dragon flame in asks the meteor hunter Alastair McBeath No one knows Of the planets JUPITER is very bright rising at about 8pm and visible for most of the night It should be easy to make out its belts and its four biggest moons SATURN also is at its best crossing the sky behind 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