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24 Wednesday, May 29, 2002 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Court Social Editorial 020-7538 6396 Advertising Court Circular PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE May 28th The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning arrived at Aberdeen Railway Station and were received by Her Majesty's LordLieutenant of the City of Aberdeen (Ms Margaret Smith, the Lord Provost) and the Rt Hon Jack McConnell, MSP (First Minister of the Scottish Executive). Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove to Duthie Park, Aberdeen, were received by the Director of Arts and Recreation (Mr Brian Woodcock) and visited Our City" Jubilee Celebration. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards visited the Scottish Parliament, sitting at King's College, Aberdeen, and were received by the Rt Hon Sir David Steel, MSP (Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament) and the Chancellor, University of Aberdeen (the Lord Wilson of Tillyorn, KT). The Presiding Officer opened the Session of Parliament in the Chamber and Her Majesty was graciously pleased to reply. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh subsequently attended a Scottish Parliament in Elphinstone no Reception with Members of the Hall.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness this afternoon arrived at Dundee Station and were received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Dundee (Mr John Letford, the Lord Provost). The Queen later opened the Space, the new building for the Scottish School of Contemporary Dance, Dundee, was received by the Principal (Mr lain Ovens) and toured the School, watching students performing dance and song. The Duke of Edinburgh opened Dundee University's Welcome Trust Biocentre, Dundee. Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were received afterwards in Crichton Street, Dundee, with a Royal Salute. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh subsequently attended a Reception at City Chambers, Dundee, before walking across City Square and meeting representatives from youth organisations.

The Duke of Edinburgh this evening attended a Dinner at the New Club, 86 Princes Street, Edinburgh, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Mr Eric Milligan, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost). The Prince of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning. ST JAMES'S PALACE May 28th The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum, this afternoon visited their headquarters and attended a Business and Conflict Prevention meeting, Cornwall Terrace, London NW1. His Royal Highness, President, The Prince's Trust, this afternoon attended a briefing with Sir William Castell, Chairman, Tom Shebbeare, Chief Executive, the Directors of The Trust's Regional Operations in England, and members of the Executive Committee at St James's Palace. BUCKINGHAM PALACE May 28th The Princess Royal this morning opened the new Orkney Creamery, Orkney Cheese Company Limited, Crowness Road, Hatston Industrial Estate, Kirkwall, and was received by Her Majesty's of Orkney Marwick).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened Longhope Lifeboat Museum, Old Lifeboat Station, Brims, Longhope, Stromness, Orkney. The Princess Royal, Honorary President, Scottish Motor Neurone Disease Association, this evening attended a Reception to mark the Twenty-First Anniversary and launched the new Glasgow Branch at Glasgow City Chambers, George Square, Glasgow, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow (Mr Alexander Mosson, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost). KENSINGTON PALACE May 28th The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon opened the Accident and Emergency Department and Day Theatre Unit at Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Lady Gass). His Royal Highness, President, Royal Bath and West of England Society, this evening attended the Council Dinner at the Bath and Forthcoming Legal news marriages Mr N.P. Elrington and N.

Samaniego Jou The engagement is announced between Nicholas Paul, son of the late Colonel Paul Elrington and of Mrs Elrington, of Edale, Derbyshire, and daughter of and Samaniego, of Terrassa, Barcelona. Mr J.B. Batcheldor and Miss Z.F. Posnansky The engagement is announced between James, elder son of Mr and Mrs Jonathan Batcheldor, of Burnham, Buckinghamshire, and younger daughter of Mr Jeremy Posnansky, QC, and a Mrs Posnansky, of Kensington, London. Weddings Mr C.E.J.

Hewitt and Miss A.J. Brown The marriage took place on Saturday, May 18, at the Church of St Margaret, Huttons Ambo, of Charles, son of Sir Nicholas and Lady Hewitt, of Huttons Ambo, North Yorkshire, and Alison, daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Brown, of Hobart, Tasmania. Mr J.A.C. Smart and Miss E.G. Howells The marriage took place on Saturday, May 4, 2002, at Epsom Methodist Church, Epsom, Surrey, between Mr John Andrew Charles Smart, eldest son of the late Mr Jack Smart and of Mrs Smart, of Fetcham, Surrey, Miss Elizabeth Gaynor Howells, daughter of Mr and Mrs Cenydd Howells, of The Rev David Coote officiated.

The bride, who was given away by her father, was attended by Miss Rebecca Joyner and Miss Siwan Kemp. Mr Robert Hawes was best man. A reception was held at the Royal Automobile Club, Woodcote Park, Epsom, and the honeymoon was spent in Mauritius. School notice HIGH MARCH SCHOOL, BEACONSFIELD To mark its 75th anniversary in the School year High March will hold a reunion summer buffet luncheon for Old Boys and Girls on Sunday, June 30, 2002, at 12.30 pm for 1 pm at the Junior House at 1 the School. Applications for tickets, £12.00 per head, should be made to the School Office, 23 Ledborough Lane, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2PZ.

Tel: 01494 675186, fax: 01494 675377, e-mail: highmarch.bucks.sch.uk Service luncheons The Royal Fusiliers Officers who served with the 1st Battalion The Royal Fusiliers in Korea, 1952-53, held a luncheon yesterday at Her Majesty's Tower of London to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Battalion's departure for Korea onboard the Empire Halladale on June 26, 1952. RAF Central Flying School The RAF Central Flying School held a luncheon yesterday at the RAF Club to mark the 90th anniversary of the formation of the School. Air Chief Marshal Sir Patrick Hine, Patron of the School Association, was principal speaker. Gp Capt J.P.S. Fynes, Commandant of the School, presided and Air Chief Marshal Sir John Day, C-in-C RAF Strike Command, also spoke.

Announcements 020-7538 6870 West Showground, Shepton Mallett, Somerset. The Duchess of Gloucester this morning visited Normand Park Primary School, Lillie Road, London SW6. ST JAMES'S PALACE May 27th The Duke of Kent, Colonel-inChief, this morning visited the 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers on their Operational Tour in Northern Ireland. ST JAMES'S PALACE May 28th The Duke of Kent, President, this evening attended a Reception given by the Central London Committee of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution at St James's Palace. For more details about the Royal Family visit the Royal website at www.royal.gov.uk Princess Alexandra will visit the Suffolk Agricultural Show at Bucklesham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, on June 6.

Today's birthdays Mr Bob Hope, comedian, is 99; the Earl of Morley, Lord-Lieutenant for Devon, 1982-98, 79; Gen Sir Richard Worsley, Quartermaster General, 1979-82, 79; Sir Kenneth Couzens, Deputy Chairman, British Coal, 1985-88, 77; Sir Trevor Holdsworth, Chairman, National Power, 1990-95, 75; Lord Rankeillour 67; Mr Alwin showjumper, 65; Sir Christopher Bland, Chairman, BT, 64; Mr Colin Amery, writer and historian, 58; Mr Quentin Davies, MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, 58; Lord Fraser of Carmyllie, QC, former Conservative Government Minister, 57; Mr Martin Pipe, racehorse trainer, 57; Miss Linda Esther Gray, former opera singer, 54, Sir Alan Langlands, Principal and ViceChancellor of the University of Dundee, 50; and the Duke of Argyll 34. Today is Oak Apple Day, the anniversary of the restoration of King Charles II to the British throne in 1660. It is also the anniversary of the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Recent wills Recent wills include: 0 The Hon Anne Macdonald, daughter of the 2nd Lord Trent and widow of Air Somerled MacDonald, Newbury, Berks, who Vice died last January, left estate valued at £1,715,791 net. The Dowager Lady Swann, widow of Sir Anthony Swann, 31 3rd Bt, of London SW6, who died last December, left estate valued at £200,056 net.

1 Dame Ruth King, otherwise known as Dame Ruth Railton, founder and music director of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and National Junior Music School, 1947-65, widow of Dr Cecil Harmsworth King, of Chelsea, London, who died in February 2001, left estate valued at £4,577,166 net. She left shares in her estate, including all assets situated in the Republic of Ireland, to the trust known as The Cecil King Memorial Foundation, and £15,000 to the representative church body "to maintain a perpetual place of beauty and peace" in the grounds of Calary Church and graveyard, Co Wicklow. 0 Clare Winifred Robbins, of Bembridge, Isle of Wight, who died last January, left estate valued at £1,864,556 net. She left shares in her estate to the Salvation Army for the use of its Liverpool headquarters. Diana Megan Amberton, of Wentworth, Surrey, who died in March 2001, left estate valued at £1,353,252 net.

She left £500 each to St Saviour's Church, Chobham, Surrey, and the Friends of St Peter's Hospital, Guildford, Surrey. Basil Wemyss Denning, of Richmond, Surrey, who died last September, left estate valued at £1,150,900 net. He left £2,500 each to the Royal Star and Garter Home for Disabled Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen, Richmond, National Trust, Society of Voluntary Associates, Richmond Team Parish and the Swan Sanctuary, Pooley Green, Egham, Surrey. INNER TEMPLE Mr Luzius Wildhaber, President, European Court of Human Rights, and Mr -Paul Costa, VicePresident, were elected Honorary Benchers of the Inner Temple. Today's events The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award International Foundation, accompanied by The Countess of Wessex, will attend the Friends Reception at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2, 7pm Queen's Life Guard mounts, Horse Guards 11am; Queen's Guard mounts, Buckingham Palace, 11.30am National Gallery Guided Tour, 11.30am, 2.30pm and 6.30pm; Colin Wiggins Lecture a View: Battle Lines, 1pm; Ten Minute Talk Fragonard: The Bolt ('Le Verrou'), 4pm; Richard Stemp Picture in Focus Moroni: Portrait of a Gentleman ('ll Cavaliere dal Piede Ferito'); Discussion Group Talking Books: Ciaran Carson's Shamrock Tea, 6-7pm Dinner National Liberal Club The National Liberal Club held a dinner last night to mark the 90th birthday of Mr Stephen Bonarjee, a President of the Club.

Lord Rochester in the chair and Mr Alan Beith, MP, Lord Ashley of Stoke, the Rev Dr Gordon Barritt, Mr Terence Gleed Richards and Mr David Owen-Jones also spoke. Bridge hand That key moment BY TONY FORRESTER trumps (having ducked 4Q and 410). One hurdle surmounted, now on to diamonds. Declarer led 2 to Dealer North the East collecting his ace. queen, Vulnerability Love All The key moment had arrived.

Imagine that East simply takes Q10 6 his and continues the suit. J63 South will ruff, of course, and 109 almost certainly try a diamond to KQ 9, allowing East to win and A 103 A. Instead, East could not resist 3 K84 underleading VA. Abecassis put up 010854 A9 and exited with a heart. 2 AJ.

It was time for and 4J but South knew too much by now. He ruffed and led out his remaining trumps. On the last one (which K7 reduced us to two cards), West had 872 to come down to 2Q 05 Declarer discarded having, done its job and played a diamond towards 10. He knew that West South West North East had begun with four diamonds 14(1) 24 initially (as he still held 9Q), so he 24(2) Pass 34 Pass could safely rise with felling 44(3) Pass Pass Pass East one might say, if you are sure declarer will go down following (1) Playing a strong 1NT the normal line, why give him (2) Forcing for one round options? (3) might pass 34 Result: 44 making Contract 44. Declarer South Bridge news Opening Lead 48 WARWICKSHIRE, represented by YOU can be too clever.

Witness this Roger Bowles and Phillip deal from the Cavendish Pairs Whitehouse, were the winners of where Michel Abecassis (France) the Corwen Trophy, writes Patrick showed his Dutch opponents a Jourdain. clean pair of heels. Abecassis sat Counties can field up to three South and was guilty of a slight pairs, chosen by their county pairs overbid when he went on to 4 championship. Northants, Although it is most difficult to represented by James Deacon and reach, 3NT offers the best chance Chris Wormleighton, was the for Maybe those up. A field of 109 pairs playing a weak 1NT might get there competed over two days in West with some inspired guesswork.

Bromwich. Anyway, West led 48 in response to Scores: 1 Warks (R Bowles his partner's overcall. There Whitehouse) per cent; 2 seemed little point in ducking so Northants Deacon West having singleton club. Woodcock) 56-6; 4 Manchester (J South rose A to guard against Wormleighton) 57-1; 3 Lancs (N within Prospects were not good, but they Holland McDouall) 56-5; 5 improved considerably when East Berks Bucks (E Martin produced on the third round of Eginton) 56-4. Tel: 020-7531 3000 Fax: 020-7513 2501 Births May 25th, 2002, to JESSICA Thomas) and ANDREW, a daughter, Madeline Elizabeth Thomas, sister for Benedict.

Thanks to all the staff at Salisbury District Hospital. May 18th, 2002, to SARAH Cooper) and ROBERT, a daughter, Charlotte Ellen. On a May son, 23, Arron 2002, to Joshua. ANDREA and RAYMOND, On May 27th, 2002, to JOANNA Brown) and ANDREW, a son, James Edward. May 21st, 2002, to JUDY and JOHN, a daughter, Kitty Olivia, a sister for Max and Jasper.

On Friday, May 24th, to LULU Kottler) and CHARLIE, a daughter, Agatha Bunny, a sister for Tom. Saturday, May 25th, DE 2002, to VICTORIA Mackenzie) and BARRY, a son, Andrew David Ritchie, a brother for James. -On May 8th, 2002, to ALLISON Sloan) and JAMES, a darling daughter, Charlotte Emilia Sloan. May 19th, 2002, to SUSANNA Houghton) ANDREW, a daughter, Poppy Grace. Tuesday, May 21st, 2002, to LAURA Canham) and BEN, a daughter, Isabelle Leonie, a sister for Sam.

In memoriam "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE" STEPHEN ANDERSON, married 20 years ago today, murdered by the IRA 18 years ago today, aged 22. "A life so brief is all God's gift to me." Remembered with love and pride. (PC). HMS -Remembering with great pride and affection those who died on this day 1941 during Battle of Crete. Deaths CHARLES, formerly with British American Tobacco in China, died peacefully in Newlands Nursing Home, Stow-on-the-Wold on May 26th, aged 93.

Dearly loved by his cousins. Funeral on Wednesday, June 5th at 12 noon, Oakley Woods Crematorium. No flowers please. ALVAREZ. -ALFRED CHARLES house (Al), on May 26, in the he loved, aged 86.

Beloved husband of the late Catherine, much loved father of Susan and Richard, and cherished grandfather of Owen, Julia, Gwilym and David. A much respected figure in Londons Motor trade for over 60 years. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, June 6th at Harwood Park Crematorium, Stevenage, Herts at 11.45 a.m. Inquiries to Austin's, 16 High Street, Welwyn, Herts AL6 9EQ. Tel: 714686 May 28, 2002, peacefully at home, JONATHAN (Joss), of Lindfield, aged 71.

Beloved husband of Caryl and dearest father of Sarah and Geoffrey. Funeral service at The Surrey and Sussex Crematorium, Worth, Sx, on Friday, May 31 at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only, donations, if desired to St Peter St James Hospice, R.A. Brooks Son, 35 Wivelsfield Road, Haywards Heath, W. Sussex, tel.

(01444) 454391. JUDITH HILARY PAMELA, peacefully on May 25th, 2002. Beloved aunt. Funeral service at Salisbuy Crematorium, June 6th at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only but donations, if desired to the Blue Cross Halcrow Sons, Funeral Directors, Bridge Street, Andover, Hants, SP101 1BH.

JOSEPH CHARLES, peacefully on Sunday, May 26th at Worthing Hospital, West Sussex. Private service and cremation. BOWLER. May 24th, 2002, suddenly, but peacefully at home, PARRY LAWRENCE JOHN, of Lindfield, Sussex. Much loved husband of the late Ena, father of Glynis and Jacqueline and adored grandfather of Sian and Robert.

Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Lindfield on Wednesday, June 5th at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only, but donations, if desired, to either RAFA, Lions Club or CADW may be sent Masters Son, Masters House, Lewes Road, Lindfield, West Sussex RH16 2LE, (01444) 482107. died peacefully at home on May 23, 2002. He was 43 years old. At his request there will be neither a funeral nor memorial service.

Donations can be sent to either Dr. D. Cunningham Lymphoma Research Fund, Department of Medicine, The Royal Marsden, Downs Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5PT or St. Christopher's Hospice, Designated: Home Care, 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, London SE26 6DZ. on May 24th at Bethesda, Harpenden, OLIVE CHAPMAN of Stotfold.

All inquiries to E.H. Crouch F.D. 23a Hitchin Street, Baldock, Herts. Tel. 01462 893191.

LILIAN Taylor), late of Cuckfield and Brighton, peacefully at Russettings, Balcombe on May 27th, 2002 in her ninety second year. A happy return to her beloved Roy. Dearly loved Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother. Funeral Service, Holy Trinity Church, Cuckfield on Friday, May 31st at 12.30 p.m. to be followed by a celebration at the Old School and private cremation later.

Flowers Fraser and House, inquiries to Gallagher, Triangle Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 4HW. Tel: 01444 451166. (Bertie) FRANK, formerly of Cheam, Surrey, peacefully in his 89th year at Southerndown Nursing Home, Chipping Norton. Much loved husband of the late Isabel Harrison), father of Anthony and Valerie, father-in-law of Jacqueline and grandfather of Andrew and Nicholas. The funeral has already taken place.

COOMBS. passed peacefully away on May 25th, sadly missed by her sisters, nieces, nephews, friends and fans of her lifetime gift to comedy. Funeral service at Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip on Friday, May 31st at 11.45 a.m. Donations, if desired, to Denville Hall Bradley and Jones, 7 Love Lane, Pinner, HA5 3EE. CROUCH.

-DOREEN CROUCH of Birdbrook, Essex, wife of the late Michael, dearly loved mother of Michael, Philip and Patrick and a devoted grandma. Died peacefully at her home on May 25th, 2002, aged 92 years. Funeral service at Birdbrook Parish Church on Friday, May 31st at 3.30.p.m. to be followed by interment in the churchyard. Flowers or if wished, donations for Marie Curie Cancer Care, may be sent H.J.

Paintin 60 Withersfield Road, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 9HE. PETER AVERELL, died May 27th, peacefully at home. Beloved husband of the late Leonie, devoted father of Celia, Roger and James, loving grandfather and great grandfather. Family funeral. Thanksgiving Service at 11.30 a.m.

on July 10th, St. Michael's Church, Betchworth, Surrey. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to King Edward VI's Hospital, Sister Agnes, Beaumont Street, London W1. McLean), died April 5th after long illness in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Deeply loved by relations and friends. on May 25th at Stanton Drew, EVELINE (Dixie), late of Shottermill, Surrey. Funeral South Bristol Crematorium on Friday, May 31st at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to ATS and WRAC Benevolent Fund Keith C.

Britton Son, Funeral Directors, 10 High Street, Yatton BS49 4JA. JOHN DODD, ex RAF and Quantas Pilot, of cancer at home in Romsey, Victoria, Australia, May 24th, 2002. Dear husband of Jennifer, much loved father of Mark, Rebecca and Emma. Celebration of Michael's life, at home on Friday, May 31st. GLADYS MARY, wife of the late HARRY DOWSETT, died peacefully at Greatford on May 27th, 2002, aged 93.

Inquiries to RJ Scholes Funeral Directors, St Georges Street, Stamford PE9 2BJ. Tel. 01780 763092. DRIVEI PEGGY, of Glastonbury, Somerset, unexpectedly on May 27th, 2002. Widow of Cyril and much loved mother of Christopher.

A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at St John's Church, Glastonbury on Friday, May 31st at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Inquiries and donations, if desired, for Glastonbury and Street Inner Wheel Charities may be forwarded to Forsey Son, 28 High Street, Butleigh, Glastonbury. AMY FELICITY HAMILTON, The Baroness Dudley on May 27th, peacefully at home. Funeral 11 a.m.

May 31st, St. Denys' Church, Severn Stoke. No flowers, Donations to Marie Curie Rupert Patrick, 90 Main Road, Kempsey, Worcester. Durn, SHEILA. Peacefully in Jersey, on May 25th, 2002.

Dearly loved wife of the late Sir Drummond and loving mother of Robert and grandmother of Alexander and Rosanna. Inquiries to Pitcher Le Quesne Funeral Directors. Tel: 01534 733330. ALFRED. On May 10th, 2002, at Eastbourne.

Funeral Service on May 31st at Durrington, Sussex. STEPHEN JAMES, aged 39 years, on May 25th, 2002 after a brief illness in Cambridge. Beloved and devoted husband of Sue, loving and adoring daddy of Tess and Amy. Dearly loved son of Colin and Barbara Farmer of Australia and much loved brother of Katherine, Elizabeth and Matthew. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, June 5th, 2002 at 11 a.m.

at Great St Mary's, The University Church, Cambridge. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, in lieu, to the Stephen Farmer Memorial Fund, Magdalene College, Cambridge CB3 0AG. (Lofty), passed away peacefully at Gloucester Royal Hospital on May 25th, aged 78. He will be sadly missed by all his family. May 22nd, 2002, peacefully at Yeovil District Hospital.

KENNETH, aged 81 years of Stalbridge, formerly of Stourton Caundle. A much loved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Funeral service at Yeovil Crematorium on Wednesday, June 5th at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired for Cancer Research UK, Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Mons, High Street, Henstridge, BA8 ORB. Tel: 01963 362570.

FISHER May 25th, aged 95. Widow of Cdr. H.I. Fisher, beloved companion of Stanley Benbow, much loved by son David, his wife Josette and daughter Kimberley. Bye, Bye Baba, miss you.

Cremation, May 31st, 12.20 p.m., Worthing. -JAMES BRUCE, died peacefully on May 23, 2002 at Hawkesgarth Lodge, Whitby. Funeral to be held on Wednesday, June 5 at 2.40 p.m. at Scaborough Woodlands Crematorium. Inquiries to John Corner Funeral Service, Westcote, Lower Hawskew, Whitby YO22 4LE.

Tel. 01947 880424. -JOHN LISLE, Lt. Cdr. RN.

Suddenly but peacefully on May 25 th, 2002, in hospital. Widower of both Jean Maltby) and later Betty Wadham). Loving father of Charles, George, Andrew, Jane and Sarah, and grandfather of seven. Private cremation followed by Memorial Service at 12 noon, on Friday, June 7th, St. Leonards Parish Church, St.

Leonards-on-Sea, Sussex. Family flowers only please by request, but donations, if desired to RNLI, Poole BH15 1HZ. Further information from Arthur C. Towner 01424 436386 May 25th, 2002, at Allenbrook Nursing Home, Col. (retd) ELLEN WENDY GIBSON MBE, (ATS Loving sister, aunt, great aunt and dearest friend.

Funeral Church of the Holy Ascension, Hyde, 2.30. p.m. June 5th. Family flowers only. Any kind donations to RSPCA or RSPB Sherings, Fordingbridge.

Mellor), Born Manchester, Aug. 26th, 1918 Died, May 26th, 2002, Wilmslow, Cheshire. Wife of Dudley (dec'd), mother of Richard and Alan (dec'd). Mourned by her family and friends. May 24th, 2002, peacefully at home after a long illness borne with courage, EILEEN MAY, aged 87.

Beloved wife of the late Dr. LESLIE Gow (Retd Lt. Col. IMS). Mother of Anne and Jenny, grandmother of Claire and Emma.

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5 p.m.) -ALAN GEOFFREY M.A. M.B., B.Chir., D.Obst. R.C.O.G. Dear and beloved Physician, G3XQU. On May 25th, 2002, aged 59 at his home in Devon with his family around him, both human, furred and feathered.

To die will be an awfully big Adventure'. He lives on in the hearts of Kathryn, Elizabeth, Christopher and their many friends. Funeral Service to be held at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Friday, June 7th at 2.30 p.m. Flowers would be welcomed Clarke Son, Maryknoll, Lyme Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AU. GRIFFIN.

On May 25th, 2002, at the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch. ARTHUR HARRISON GRIFFIN BA (Hons), M.A., aged 93 years. Beloved husband of Ruth and of the late Iris. Cherished father of Noreen and grandfather of Catherine and Sarah. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, June 6th at 2.30 p.m.

Family flowers only. Inquiries to Spilsbury Funeral Director, Malvern, Worcs. tel. 01684 892 777. BARBARA LOUISE, died peacefully at her Norfolk home on 27th May, after a brave fight against cancer.

Devoted and much loved wife of Peter, adored mother of Faith and Hilary, wonderful grandma and best playmate of Jennifer and Harriet. Funeral service at Cambridge City Crematorium, West Chapel on Friday, 31st May at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu to Cancer Research UK Downham Funeral Services, 34 Bridge Street, Downham Market, Norfolk PE38 9DH. JAMES (R.J.).

Much loved father of Paul, Jane and David. On May 25th, 2002, aged 82. Private family funeral in Chichester on June 6th. Donations to Cancer Research UK or flowers Edward White, 5 South Pallant, Chichester, W. Sussex.

on May 26th, 2002, peacefully in hospital, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Doris. Funeral at Slough Crematorium on Wednesday, June 5th at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Thames Valley Hospice Sargeant Son, 61 St Leonards Road, Windsor SL4 3BX. on May 27th, 2002, at his home in Harlech (formerly of Hale Barns, Cheshire), darling husband of Beryl, a dearly loved son of the late Harold and Anne.

Funeral Service at St Tanwg's Church, Harlech on Friday, May 31st at 11 a.m. No flowers, donations in lieu towards Macmillan Nurses per Gwyn Williams Funeral Director, 16 Ty Canol Harlech, Gwynedd LL46 2NZ. Tel: 01766 780 405. STIRLING. Died peacefully on May 24th, 2002, aged cd 83.

Much loved husband, father and grandfather, who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will take place at New Southgate Crematorium, Brunswick Park Road, on Wednesday, June 5th, 2002 at 2 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Macmillan Nurses. Cheques payable to Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust, Anglo, 10 Holders Hill Drive, London NW4 1NH.

HAROLD, peacefully at Kent and Sussex Hospital on May 19th, aged 90. Loving husband of Clodagh. Flowers, or if preferred donations to PDSA or St Paul's Trust Centre. All inquiries to Johnston Son, Funeral Directors, Penshurst, 01892 870 372. PATRICIA, passed away peacefully in Myton Hamlet Hospice, following her long battle with cancer on May 27th, 2002 in her 77th year.

Beloved mother to Nigel, Frances and Julia. Funeral Service at St Mary's Church, Leamington on Thursday, June 6th at 2.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Oakley Wood Crematorium. Donations, if desired for Myton Hamlet Hospice, may be sent, John Taylor, Funeral Service, 1-3 Russell Terrace, Leamington Spa. BOURNE M.B.E.

Lt. Col. R.A.M.C., (rtd). Died on May 25th, 2002. Beloved husband of Pam, much loved father of Jonathan and Vicky.

Proud grandfather of Lucinda, James and Philip. Service of Thanksgiving at 12 noon on June 22nd, St Mary's, Frensham. Donations, if desired, to Childline Farnham Funeral Services, Tel. 01252 711 444. E.

died peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2002, aged 91 years. Funeral at St Margaret's Church, Wolston, Friday, May 31st at 1 p.m. No flowers. Donations if desired for St Margaret's Wolston PCC for New Buildings Fund to A Pagetter Son, Funeral Directors, City Mews, Lamb Street, Coventry. 76 223343.

DAVID ANTHONY LEE of Thorpe Bay, Essex, passed away peacefully at home, May 22nd. Funeral Service at Southend Crematorium, Friday, May 31st at 1.20 p.m. Family flowers only. MARGARET Dalgleish) of Lymm, Cheshire. Died May 24th, 2002.

Beloved wife of John, mother of Katherine and David, grandmother of Ali, Zach and Eleanor. Funeral Service at Lymm United Reformed Church on Thursday, May 30th at 12 noon. No flowers please. Inquiries to John Burrows Sons, 16 Higher Lane, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 OAP. Tel: 01925 752501.

WILLIAM MARRIS, suddenly at home May 27th, 2002, beloved husband, father and grandfather. Funeral service will take place at Glynn Valley Crematorium Bodmin on Friday, June 7th at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to Cornwall Air Ambulance. MARY Mead), Gold Badge RNLI, peacefully after a long battle with cancer.

Very dearly loved by more than just her family. Funeral at St John's, Pembroke Dock on Friday, May 31st at 10.45 a.m. Funeral Direction by John Roberts Son, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock SA72 6AN. Family flowers only. Personal BOAST NOT thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth Proverbs 27.1 R.

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Andrew's Church, Nuthurst on Thursday, June 6th at 2.30 p.m. Further details from Freeman Brothers, Horsham. Tel. 01403 254590. Shand Kydd) PATRICIA MARY, died peacefully after a brave fight attended by her loving daughter Sally-Anne, on May 24th, 2002 in White River, Mpumalanga (formerly Eastern Transvaal, South aged 80.

She also leaves sons Charlie and Jamie and grandchildren Beshlie and Rupert. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral to be held at 10.30 a.m. on June 1st at The St George's Anglican Church, Box 1151, White River, 1240 Mpumalanga, followed by family cremation. Flowers or donations either to the church or Cancer Research UK.

A Memorial Service will follow in London in the Summer. All inquiries to Jamie McKelvie, tel: 07973 792741. WINIFRED (formerly of Salisbury) died peacefully at Clevedon on May 25th, 2002, aged 71. Widow of Wilfred and dear mother of Rosemary, Tom and Graham. Inquiries to IN.

Newman 01722 413136. Donations in memory to the Salisbury Hospice Care Trust, I.N. Newman Griffin House, Winchester Street, Salisbury SP1 1HL. LILIAN Gamble), died peacefully at home in Payhembury, Devon on May 26th, after a long illness borne with courage and dignity. Dearly loved wife of Joe, mother of Lorinda and Roland, mother-in-law of Lucy and grandmother of Joshua, Oscar and Jasper.

Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Payhembury, Devon on May 31st at 3 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Margaret Perry Memorial Trust The Old Vicarage, Payhembury, Honiton, Devon EX14 3HA. passed peacefully away on May 24th, 2002, aged 81 years.

Beloved wife of Ronald, late of Biggin Hill, Kent. Private cremation, Funeral Service at Woodsford Church, Dorset on Wednesday, June 5th at 3.30 p.m. No flowers please, donations for W.R.N.S. Benevolent Trust, may be sent Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1TW. Tel.

01305 262338. May 26, 2002, GERALD, of Dinas Cross, Pembrokeshire (formerly with Bank of England). Beloved husband of the late Nanci. Funeral service on Friday, May 31 at St. Brynach Church, Dinas at 9.30 a.m.

and at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth at 11 a.m. No flowers. Inquiries to Jenkins and Phillips Funeral Directors, Fishguard Tel. 01348 873250. LAWRASON, widow of John, on May 26th at Sussex County Hospital, with great courage 4 weeks after a stroke.

Private cremation. May 24th, 2002, at The Conquest Hospital after a short illness, VERNON, beloved husband of Dorrie. Funeral service at Netherfield Parish Church at 11.30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12th, 2002, followed by cremation at Hastings Crematorium, and afterwards at Beauport Park Hotel. Family flowers only, donations to Netherfield Parish Church Jempson Son, 38 High Street, Battle, Sussex, TN33 0EE.

RUTH, with courage and dignity, at The Royal Marsden Hospital, on May 23rd, 2002. Requiem Mass at St Wilfrid's Convent, Tite Street, London SW3 on Wednesday, June 12th at 10 a.m. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu in favour of either Macmillan Care or The Multiple Sclerosis Society, A.France Son, 45 Lamb's Conduit Street, London WC1N 3NH. Tel: 020 7405 4901. LESLIE, passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2002 at Kensington House Nursing Home, Lowestoft.

Beloved husband of the late Cynthia and a much loved father and grandfather. Inquiries to Reynolds Funeral Service. Tel. 01243 864745. BEATRICE Dyer), went home peacefully on May 20th, 2002, aged 87 years.

Beloved wife of Raymond Claude McWhirter who passed away in 1963, also wife and companion of the late Neville Stirling Slade. Cherished mother of Andrew Claude McWhirter and the late Sally Stephens. Mother-in-law and fellow traveller to Vivien and dear grandmother and friend of Georgina and Samuel. Ma' You will be missed by us all. MBE.

Died peacefully on May 26th, after a short illness. Marjorie spent most of her working life as organising secretary for what has now become Hampshire Youth Service. In her retirement she worked tirelessly for various charities. Marjorie will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. The funeral will be held at Basingstoke Crematorium on Wednesday, June 5th at 12 noon.

No flowers, but donations, if desired to the Winchester Branch of the British Heart Foundation, Jno Steel Son, 6 Chesil Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 0HU. MARY STANLEY MBE, passed peacefully away on Saturday, May 25th, 2002 aged 82 years. Retired Senior Divisional Nursing Officer, Kingston District. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. Service at Thanet Crematorium, Margate on Thursday, June 13th, at 2 p.m.

Family flowers only please, but donations (Pilgrim's Hospice) Gore Brothers Ltd Funeral Directors. Tel. 01843 223534. Kindred Spirits BROWSE LINES To hear the latest selection of advertisers, just dial the number 6161 2121 Lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 09063 Calls are charged at at all times. -PETER, of Kirk Ella, Hull, stationed at Larkhill and in Singapore, linguist extraordinaire, francophile, leg spin bowler and left handed batsman, died suddenly May 25th, aged 73.

Dearly loved and greatly missed by family and friends. JOHN WILLIAM (Jack). Peacefully on May 26th, 2002, in Warminster Hospital, aged 87. Dearly loved and loving father of Suzanne and beloved grandfather to Christopher and Nicola. Funeral Service at The Minster Church Warminster on Thursday, June 6th at 1.45 p.m.

followed by cremation at West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Macmillan Fund, Curtis Son, 11 Portway, Warminster, Wilts. CONSTANCE. On May 27, 2002, peacefully in hospital, aged 83 years. Much loved wife of the late Eric, dear mother of Ann and Susan and greatly loved also by her six grandchildren and three -grandchildren.

Funeral service, Wednesday, June 5, 12.30 p.m. at Poole Crematorium. Please no flowers but donations in her memory for Multiple Sclerosis Society May be sent to Deric-Scott, Portman Lodge Funeral Home, Bournemouth, BH7 6AN. HEMPSON (Betty), suddenly but peacefully on May 27th. Beloved wife of Sandy.

Funeral, Glynn, Valley Crematorium, Bodmin, Friday, May 31st, 10.15 a.m. Inquiries, tel. 01208 812626. VINE. SUZANNE, died peacefully on Friday, May 24th at Ashley Lodge Nursing Home, New Milton.

Widow of Brian, mother of Kate and Lisa and grandmother of Harriet, Jess, Billie and Keir. Funeral Service at Bournemouth Crematorium on Friday, May 31st at 2.45 p.m. Flowers or donations for the Alzheimers Society may be sent to Barrow Bros Tapper Funeral Service, 29a Southampton Road, Ringwood BH24 1HB. Tel: 01425 472104. LITTLEWOOD Cmdr (retd), on May 23, suddenly but peacefully aged 90.

Beloved husband of the late Joan. Sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service at Banbury Crematorium, Friday, May 31 at 2 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations for The Stroke Association Humphris, 32 Albert Street, Banbury OX16 5DG. -NEWTON.

Emeritus Professor University College London. I Peacefully loved on and May 24th, missed aged 78 Greatly by his Bridget, daughters Penny and Lucy 8 and his four grandchildren. Funeral Service at St Marylebone Crematorium on Thursday, June 6th 0 at 2.30 p.m. No flowers please, but donations, if desired to Cancer 1 Research UK Leverton and Sons 2 212 Eversholt Street, London NW1 1BD. (Inquiries 020 7387 6075).

EDWARD, 5 peacefully after long illness on May 24th, aged 74. Sadly missed by wife Pamela and family. Funeral, Friday, May 31st, 9.30 a.m. at St Bartholomew's, Herne Bay. Family flowers only.

Memorial donations to Friends of Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital, Welch F.D., 94 Station Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5QB. I On May 25th, 2002, Clare peacefully passed away at Torbay Hospital in her 100th year. Dear sister of Refna and her late brothers. A dedicated missionary in China and Japan for 40 years with USPG. Funeral service will be held at St.

Peters Harberton Ford on Thursday, June 6th at 11 a.m., followed by burial at Wolborough Church, Newton Abbot. Donations, if 3 desired, for USPG can be sent Co-operative Funeral Service, 79-85 Barton Road, Torquay, Devon. Tel. 01803 311511. on May 26th, 2002, dearly loved father to Nigel and Jeremy, and grandfather to Edward and Oliver, aged 67, passed away peacefully at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.

Funeral service at Holy Trinity, Galmpton, Hope Cove, Thursday, May 30th at 2.30 p.m. Flowers or donations to RNLI 1 welcome, if desired. Acknowledgments JOHN HINDMARCH SOULSBY. His sister Betty and all the family would like to thank all who came to celebrate dear John's life and for all the flowers, messages of sympathy and donations. Thank you to Reverend Geoffrey Elmore and Reverend Roger Castle for a beautiful service and Peter Bonner, organist, for the wonderful music and to all for the lovely singing.

Grateful thanks also to Doves Funerals, Maidstone for their kind help and support. Memorial services A Memorial Service for ANTHONY HART will be held on Wednesday, June 19th at Cirencester Parish Church at 12 noon. In memoriam the dear memory of my darling wife ANNE, on this first anniversary of her passing. My eternal love. Donald.

HARRY, died May 29th, 1983. Beloved husband of the late Nora and much loved father of Margaret, 9 Pamela and Elizabeth. Still so sadly 1 missed. dearest son and brother, tragically died this day 1976, aged 19 years. The passing years are of no consequence he is loved and missed forever.

From his family. ROY. 29th, 2001. Loved and missed so much by all his family, today and every day. DONALD, May 29th, 1999.

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