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Wednesday December 15 2004 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Court Social Announcements Editorial 020-7538 6396 Advertising 020-7538 6870 3000 2501 20 wwwtelegraphcouk Births Court Circular Martin DSC aged 90 years passed peacefully away at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on Sunday 12th December 2004 Husband of the late Margaret sadly missed by all Ids family and friends Funeral Service to be held at the Sacred Heart Chu Henley-on-Thames on Tuesday December at 130 pm For ail (' contact Tomalin Son Funeral Directors Anderson House 38 Reading Road Henley-on-Thames Oxon RG9 1AG Tel 01491 573370 WATT TNG Olive Margaret (Peggy! wife of the late Walter (Jake) mother of John died 9th Dec 2004 aged 89 Funeral on Tuesday 21st Dec 11 am at Croydon Crematorium Flowers welcome Inquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare 020 8684 4050 WALKER Philip Hulme innovator and electrical engineer beloved husband of the late Christine father of Paul Angela Philippa and Robin passed away peacefully aged 91 in Kingston Hospital on 11th December Cremation 940 am on Friday 17th December at Kingston Crematorium Bonner Hill Road Family flowers only donations if desired to RNIB WHITLOCK Michael John unexpectedly on December 10th aged 73 Loving husband of Jane devoted father of Judy Chris and Anne adored pop-pop of Robert and Elizabeth and brother of Charles Inquiries to Seller Co Ltd Hinckley Tel: 01455 637457 WORDINGHAM Madeline (Madge) Wordingham FCA on 29th November 2004 aged 91 years Formerly of Meadvale Redhiil Funeral Service on Tuesday 21st December 12 noon at Redhiil United Reformed Church WRIGHT Monica aged 78 years on 10th December 2004 peacefully at Royal Preston Hospital after a long illness Beloved wife mother grandmother and great grandmother Burial at St Osbaldeston Lancashire at 11 am on Tuesday 21st December 2004 Flowers if desired may be sent to Redscar FD HO Longridge Rd Ribbleton Preston Today's birthdays Lord Croham is 87 Gen Sir Frank Kitson C-in-C United Kingdom Land Forces 1982-85 78 Miss Ida Haendel violinist 76 Miss Edna writer 74 Prof Sir John Meurig Thomas Master of Peterhouse Cambridge 1993-2002 72 Mr Michael Bogdanov theatre director 66 Baron David de Rothschild Chairman NM Rothscild Sons 62 Prof Ivor Crewe Vice-Chancellor of the University of Essex 59 Mr Brian Roper Chief Executive Vice-Chancellor of the London Metropolitan University 55 Lord Freyberg 34 and Mr Frankie Dettori jockey 34 ROBERTS Passed away peacefully on December 13th 2004 in Margate Hospital Heather (nee Creek) aged 72 years of Sandwich formerly of West Lavington Beloved wife to Barrie much loved mother of Lucinda and Jamie and grandmother of Tom and Rosie Funeral Service at Barham Crematorium on Thursday 23rd December at 1030 am Family flowers only please but donations if desired to the Disease Society co Dilnot Smith Son Beacon Lane Woodnesborough Kent CT13 0PD ROSCOE June (Heal) died peacefully on 14th December 2004 aged 84 in Ashford Kent Mother of Belinda and Charles grandmother of Douglas and Dominic Any inquiries telephone 07773 885556 SANTOLINI-BERNARD Joseph Antoine died peacefully in his sleep on 11th December 2004 "aged 58 years Beloved husband of Susan cher papa of Lindsay Inquiries to Cooper Son Tel 01323 492666 SHARKEY James Retired Consultant Physician of Barton-under-Needwood Beloved husband of Maureen father of Edward John and the late Chris and Anne father-in-law of Sheila and Jacqui also grandfather of Lizzie Helen Anna and Kitty passed away on Friday 10th December 2004 aged 87 years James will be received into Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Barton-under-Needwood on Friday 17th December at 2 pm followed by private family committal at Bretby Crematorium Family flowers only please Donations in lieu if so desired cheques payable to Cancer co Wellings Funeral Service 55 Derby Street Burton-on-Trent Staffs DE14 2LD Tel 01283 563 555 SINGLETON Herbert (Bert to his many friends) Died peacefully at home on 12th December 2004 Dearly loved brother of Helen Funeral Service 1245 pm on Monday 20th December at St Church Famsfield followed by cremation at Mansfield Family flowers only donations if desired to Royal British Legion co Hall Funeral Directors 62 King St Southwell Notts NG25 0EN STANHOPE On 11th December 2004 at St Hospital Chichester Brigadier Eric Daykin Stanhope MBE FDS late RADC Former Consultant Dental Surgeon and Dental Adviser National Advice Centre Dearly loved husband of Simone father of Simon step-father of Jocelyn and grandfather of Sophie Funeral on Wednesday 22nd December 2004 at 12 noon at St Church Walberton West Sussex Family flowers only Inquiries to A Holland Funeralcare 7 Canada Grove Bognor Regis West Sussex P021 1DN Tel 01243 827 311 TREMAINE Formerly Sadler (nee Briars) 14th December 2004 Julia Elizabeth (Julie) peacefully at her home with her family around her aged 60 years young Inquiries to Keith Penrose FD 250 646 TURNER DSM Washington suddenly at home on 11th December aged 80 years Jeffrey George A loved and loving husband of Meg also a father and Poppa Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Sunderland Crematorium on Thursday 16th December at 930 am Family flowers only please Donations if desired in lieu to the Fleet Air Arm BUCKINGHAM PALACE December 14th Mr Jim Fitzpatrick MP (Vice Chamberlain of the Household) was received in audience by The Queen and presented Addresses from the House of Commons to which Her Majesty was graciously pleased to make reply The Rt Hon Tony Blair MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen this evening BUCKINGHAM PALACE December 14th The Duke of York Chairman of the Trustees Outward Bound Trust this afternoon gave a Lunch at Buckingham Palace for the Company His Royal Highness Patron later Forthcoming marriages Capt CP Goodwin-Hudson and Miss AL Hart Dyke The engagement is announced between Christopher second son of the Reverend Peter and Mrs Goodwin-Hudson of Bledington Oxfordshire and Alice younger daughter of Captain and Mrs David Hart Dyke of Hambledon Hampshire Mr CEM Watson and Miss Gilmour The engagement is announced between Charles younger son of Major and Mrs David Watson of Alford Somerset and Susannah elder daughter of Mrs Robin Gilmour and the late Dr Robin Gilmour of Aberdeen Mr WA Marriott and Miss SF Taor The engagement is announced between William Alexander son of Mr and Mrs Gavin Marriott of Farnham Surrey and Sally Fiore younger daughter of Dr William and Dr Pamela Taor of Harrow on the Hill Mr A Charity and Miss JJ Prince The engagement is announced between Andrew son of Mrs Charity of Ickenham and the late Mr Frederick Charity and Jenny daughter of Mr and Mrs Derek Prince of Blackheath Mr DD Bendall and Miss Tuma The engagement is announced between Daniel son of Mr and Mrs DA Bendall of London and Pia daughter of and ga Tuma of Ljubljana Slovenia Mr DEM Sinclair and Miss FLP la vent ure The engagement is announced between Duncan elder son of Mr Hugh Sinclair of Polegate East Sussex and Mrs Hilary Truscott Sinclair of Sindlesham Berkshire and Fleur only daughter of Mr and Mrs Brian Laventure of Haslemere Surrey Mr JWN Lee and Miss RM Corbett The engagement is announced between James elder son of Mr and Mrs Jerrold Lee of Camberley Surrey and Rose elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Robin Corbett of Ewhurst Green East Sussex Reception Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme Mr Geoffrey Hoon MP Secretary of State for Defence Gen Sir Michael Walker Chief of the Defence Staff Gen Sir Mike Jackson Chief of the General Staff and Sir Neil Thorne Chairman welcomed the guests and were the speakers at the annual reunion reception of the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme held yesterday evening at the Royal Hospital Chelsea Bridge hand Pride comes By Tony Forrester Dealer South Vulnerability NS 07 9 6 5 3 2 6 AQ J9 6 4 10 9 3 AQ854 2 10 3 AQ 10 8 10 9 3 84 LANCASTER-SMITH Captain John Philip Lancaster-Smith VRD RNR (Retd) Aged 83 Peacefully slipped his mooring at Binderton House Chichester on 12th December 2004 and sailed away over the horizon to immortality Leaving behind on shore his beloved five children and his grandchildren Funeral at Chichester Cathedral on 20th December 2004 at 3 pm No flowers by request Donations if you should desire to a charity of your choice LANGLANDS Tanya Inez on 9th December 2004 peacefully at Bangor Hospital of Anglesey House Marine Crescent Deganwy Beloved wife of the late Cecil Tanya will be sadly missed by her many friends Funeral Service take place at Holy Family RC Church Llandudno Junction on Friday 17th December at 10 am followed by interment at Tan Foel Cemetery Donations may be sent to the charity HCPT co A Lambert Son Funeral Directors 69 Conwy Rd Llandudno Junction Tel: 01492 581072 LOVE Douglas Ronald On December 13th 2004 peacefully at home aged 86 years Dearly loved husband of Elisabeth adored by daughters Alexandra Margaret and Elisabeth and by grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral on Wednesday 22nd December at 1 pm at the Chiltems Crematorium Amersham Bucks Family flowers only Donations if desired to East Cheshire Hospice co Arnold Funeral Service 32 Gregories Road Beaconsfield Bucks HP9 1HQ Telephone 01494 685000 McGILLIGAN Dr Connor MRCVS FRSH Dublin 11 December 2004 Any inquiries to Colliers Funeral Services Tel 00353 1272 0777 MEDCALF Lionel Ernest Everard (Leo) died peacefully on 8 December 2004 aged 93 years Much loved Dad of Angela and Carolyn and loving Grandpa to Sarah Liz and James Private funeral Tel: 01621 741123 MEESON Ronald Hugh died peacefully on Dec 13th in Lymington Hospital He will be sadly missed by his family who loved him very much Private funeral Family only MEEKLE Philip Robert died peacefully on Sunday 12th December 2004 Funeral at Reading Crematorium on Monday 20th December at 1230 pm Family flowers only please Donations to Disease Society co A Walker Funeral Directors Eldon House 36 Eldon Road Reading 0118 957 3650 MILLER Kathleen Lily peacefully at home in Poole on Saturday 11 December Much loved mother of Michael Richard Judith Helen and Nicholas grandmother and greatgrandmother Funeral Service to be held at Bournemouth Crematorium on Tuesday 21 December at 1230 pm Family flowers only but all inquiries to Cole Son 68 Lagland Street Poole BH15 1QG Tel: 01202 674047 MOORE Dorothy (nee Grange) in St Hospice Sheffield on 12th December aged 79 years Wife of the late Douglas mother of Suzanne and mother-in-law of Andy Service at Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium Sheffield on Tuesday 21st December at 2 pm Family flowers only please Inquiries or donations for St Hospice Sheffield co Simpson Son 103 Fitzwalter Road Sheffield S2 2SP 01142 723928 MOORE Vivien Winifred passed away peacefully December 10 2004 at Mona Vale Hospital Late of Endeavour Lodge Bayview formerly from Lee-on-Solent Hampshire England Dearly beloved wife of Peter James Francis (deceased) Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kevin and Carol Dear grandmother to Vivienne James and Sarah Dear sister of Eunice Aged 79 years We have so many happy memories you will be forever in our hearts Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Vivien's funeral service to be held in its entirety at the Ann Wilson Funeral Chapel corner Barrenjoey Road and Darley Street Mona Vale on Thursday December 16 2004 at 12 noon In lieu of flowers donations to Royal Naval Benevolent Society for Officers 70 Porchester Terrace London W2 3TP Ann Wilson Funerals Family Owned and Operated 0061 2 9971 4224 Dee Why Australia MURPHY David James died peacefully following a stroke on 12th December 2004 aged 55 Beloved husband of Sue and father of Paul and Mark who will be sorely missed by all family and friends Requiem Mass to be held at 10 am Friday 17th December at St Church Loughton Essex followed by burial at Theydon Bois Cemetery Family flowers only please Any donations to Great Ormond Street Hospital NELSON Kathleen Mary Angela (nee Gordon) deeply loved and loving wife of John Leslie Nelson of Henfield Sussex in Worthing Hospital on 30 November after a short illness Dear sister of the late Jean Springall and Wendy Gordon aunt and great aunt Funeral at St Church Woodmancote 2 pm Friday 17th December Details: Radmall FS Henfield 01273 494577 PARRISH Patricia Jane died peacefully on December 13th in her 87th year Funeral at St Church Navestock Tuesday 21st December 1015 am followed by private cremation PAUL Lady Kathleen Audrey (nee Weeden) died peacefully on 12th December 2004 Much loved wife of the late Sir John Warburton Paul mother of Dilly Louise and Harriet and grandmother 'Nono' of Amy Georgie Tom Hugo Hattie Oliver Lotty and Katy A Funeral Service will be held at St Bartholomew's Church Corsham Wiltshire on Tuesday 21st December at 230 pm PIPER Mrs Joan wife of the late Derek Piper slipped peacefully away on Sunday 12th December Family flowers only but donations to Cancer Research Service 4 pm at Barham Crematorium Barham Nr Canterbury Kent and afterward at the Bell Hotel Sandwich Kent Joan will be missed by all her friends and family and particularly the junior golfers she so encouraged POLLARD Jonathan on 6th December as he wished so peacefully at home dearest love Catherine Lucy Stephen and wonderful Dad and unique to the ten grandchildren who were the joy of his final years Sometime Director of Rotarian and caring friend to so many Private family cremation a celebration of his life to be held on Saturday January 8th 2005 at 3 pm Wormley Church and afterward at Lakeside Donations in his memory can be made to Homes for or Research to be sent to Powell Funeral Services 79 Burford Street Hoddesdon EN11 8HX PRICE Roger Uvedale on December 10th after a long illness bravely borne Peacefully in his sleep aged 83 years Beloved husband of Angela and father of Myfanwy grandfather to Ian and Samantha and dear father- in- law to Mike A true gentleman sadly missed by all Funeral Service will take place at Worthing Crematorium Findon on Monday December 20th at 1040 am Immediate family flowers only please Donations if so desired to either Prostate Cancer Charity or Diabetes UK may be sent co HD Tribe Ltd 5 Surrey St Littlehampton BN17 5AZ PUTTICK Marjorie (nee Halford-Thompson) passed away peacefully on 14th December 2004 after a long illness at Catherine House Nursing Home Frome Somerset aged 85 years Devoted wife to the late Gordon much loved mother to Andy and the late Ann a proud grandmother and great-grandmother Funeral Service at Oxford Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd December at 345 pm Family flowers only please donations for Cancer Research UK to A Baker Sons 5 Park Road Faringdon Oxon SN7 7BP (Inquiries to 01367 240 572) RAE (Alec) Alexander Joseph on December 8th aged 90 years peacefully at Lynn Hospital after collapsing earlier at home Unique and friend of many especially in Harpley Norfolk Much loved twin to Nancy unfailing father grandfather and great -grandfather A special man who always gave more than he owed Cremation at Lynn on Tuesday December 21st at 10 am followed by Thanksgiving Service at Harpley Church at 12 noon Donations if desired for Harpley Village Hall co John Lincoln Funeral Director 38 Manor Road Dersingham Norfolk RENTON Clare (Clare Foden) Stage Manager and theatrical administrator Wife of Edward Renton (who predeceased her) mother of Lucy and David stepmother of Simon and Nick In hospital on 9th December following a fall at home She was surrounded by her family and friends in the last hours Cremation will be on the 22nd December there will be a memorial event in the new year Call her children Lucy and David on Clare's home number for further details Family flowers only Donations to MIND or the Actors Benevolent Fund CLEYNDERT Jacob de Jong of Chelmondiston Suffolk peacefully at home on Friday December 10th Devoted and much loved father grandfather and brother loyal friend beloved companion of Marjorie Funeral Service at St Church Chelmondiston on Saturday 18th December at 12 noon followed by interment Family flowers only please but donations if desired to The Royal National Lifeboat Institute or to St Elizabeth Hospice co Co-operative Funeral Service 10 Upper Orwell St Ipswich IP4 1HW CONNELLY Rory son of Derek and Tess Connelly twin brother of Adrian and brother of Moira Brendan and Vanessa left us on 11th December 2004 after a short illness Services will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Haslemere on Tuesday 21st December 2004 at 1230 pm Family flowers only donations if desired to Cancer Research co Roger Poat Funeral Directors Duck Lane Midhurst Sussex GU29 9DE Tel 01730 812 094 miss you dearly William Walter (Bill) passed away peacefully on December 11th Dearly loved husband of Margaret (Meg) devoted father of Stephen and Janet step-father of Hilarie David and Alastair grandad of Sdphie Matthew Chloe and Andrew step-grandad of Lucy Donal Giles Frances Luke Claudia Sebastien Dominic and Philippa Private cremation followed by a Service of Thanksgiving on Thursday 23rd December at All Saints' Church Crawley Down at 230 pm Family flowers only Donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation co Ballard and Shortall Homelea Lingfield Road East Grinstead RH19 2HA Tel 01342 323092 CORMACK Eleanor (nee Deverell) of Bladon everyones much loved auntie aged 92 years died peacefully in her sleep on 11th December 2004 A funeral service will follow All inquiries to Jerrams Brothers Funeral Directors Woodstock 811491 CROOKS James CBE (Jim) 10th December 2004 of Bangor formerly of Highcliffe Dorset Beloved husband of Eileen father of Kate and loving grandfather and great-grandfather Funeral Service will take place on Thursday 16 December in John Gray Co Funeral Home 80 Central Avenue Bangor at 1 pm followed by-burial in Roselawn Cemetery at 230 pm Flowers welcome or donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Research co John Gray Co Funeral Directors 80 Central Avenue Bangor BT20 3AU DICKSON Robin (Robert Macdonald) Biggar Robin died on Monday 13th December 2004 aged 68 years at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh after a long illness bravely borne Much loved husband of Victoria (d1974) and Jane father of Christopher and Anthony stepfather of Simon Sarah and Lucy and dearly loved grandfather Funeral Mass on Friday 17th December at St Cathedral Broughton Street Edinburgh at 11 am Robin will be received into church just prior to Mass Family flowers only please but a collection will be taken for Pulmonary Research RIP DUDLEY John Rea suddenly on 9th December 2004 aged 73 Priest Sometime Rector of Wide Open Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunbury on Thames Cremation at Westerleigh Crematorium nr Bristol on Wednesday 22nd December at 230 pm Family flowers only Memorial Service to be announced later Inquiries to FW Jones Son Funeral Directors Chippenham 01249 652525 FERRIS Douglas Gwynne died tragically on Sunday 5th December aged 82 years Beloved husband of Janet Donations and all funeral inquiries co A Holland Funeralcare 10 Station Parade Worthing BN11 4SS Tel: 01903 248900 FLETCHER On 13th December 2004 Eve aged 85 years much loved wife of the late Timothy Fletcher and mother of Martin and Stephen and grandmother of Austen and Robin Funeral Service at Barcombe Parish Church on Monday 20th December at 1 pm No flowers by request but donations if desired to Christian Aid FORBES Barbara Georgina died peacefully in Taunton on December 13th 2004 aged 77 years She will be missed by brother John cousin Milton and Molly and her many friends Funeral will take place at St Church Staplegrove Taunton on Friday 17th December at 12 noon followed by burial in the churchyard family flowers only but donations if desired for The Alzheimers Society may be sent to Taunton Funeral Service 55 Bridge Street Taunton TA1 1TP Tel: 01823 321077 FROST Brenda on 11th December adored mother of Jane and Lindy and a wonderful sister mother-in-law and granny Private cremation but donations to Friends of Worthing Hospital would be appreciated Telephone 01903 783719 GEDNEY Dorothy Amelia died peacefully on Dec 13th Funeral Service at Medway Crematorium on Thursday Dec 23rd at 12 noon Family flowers only donations if desired to the Lions Hospice Gravesend GREEN Kate (Kitty) of Guildford died peacefully on Saturday 11th December at The Royal Surrey County Hospital aged 79 Funeral Service at Guildford Crematorium on Tuesday 21st December at 3 pm Donations to Cherrytrees Appeal co Gorringe Son FD 55 Hare Lane Godaiming GU7 3EF (01483) 416403 GREGOIRE David Hugh on 12th December 2004 aged 56 Beloved husband of Rosy loving father of Katie and Jojo much loved son of Joan Funeral Service at St Church Sullington West Sussex on Wednesday 22nd December at 130 pm Family flowers only please but donations if wished to Cancer Research UK co Tribe Ltd Telephone 01903 742585 GREGSON Pat peacefully on 12th December Dearly loved by Angus and Vanessa family and friends Funeral on Monday 20th December 245 pm at Southampton Crematorium Inquiries to Funeral Services (Petersfield) Tel 01730 262711 HAMMOND Douglas (Jack) died peacefully in hospital on December 10th aged 77 Much loved father and grandfather Funeral at All Saints Church Blackheath on Monday 20th December 230 pm Family flowers only please donations if desired to: St Paul's Cathedral School Foundation The Chapter House St Paul's Churchyard EC4M 8AD HEYMAN David Francis William aged 85 died on Saturday 4th December in Spain Former Jockey Club Official Loving husband of Joan and much loved father of Susan Happy Joey and Kate Cremation held in Javea on 10th December HOYLE Clodagh Mary Widow of Harold died on Tuesday 7 December aged 93 Funeral Service to be held at Kent Sussex Crematorium Tunbridge Wells on Monday 20 December at 12 noon Flowers and inquiries to HJ Johnston Son Redleaf Sawmills Chiddingstone Causeway Tonbridge TN11 8LE 870372 ISSELEE Eileen Margaret died in hospital on 11th December aged 83 Eileen will be greatly missed by her friends family and sisters Mollie Olive and Beryl Her career as a teacher and Head Teacher in infant schools in Croydon spanned 40 years Funeral at Beckenham Crematorium on Thursday 30th December at 1115 am Family flowers only please Donations if desired to Save the Children 1 St Johns Lane London EC1M 4AR KELWAY Jane (nee Shacklock) died December 2004 Her cremation will take place on 17th December at 10 am at Downs Crematorium Brighton Inquiries to Mr Parker Attree Kent Tel 01273 54 24 54 Dr Robert aged 93 On December 11th at Fareham Greatly loved father of Michael Noelle Josephine and Sara and proud grandfather and great-grandfather Funeral at St Church Titchfield Hants on Wednesday 22nd December at 11 am and burial at Crofton Cemetery Family flowers only Donations to Haslar Hospital KNOX Mary Blackwood (nee Johnston) widow of John beloved mother of Miggie and Ronan dear grandma to Daniel Jessica Harriet and Will mother-in-law to Sonya and Peter and grandma-in-law to Celia Remembered with love Mary died peacefully in her sleep at Stoke Mandeville Hospital on December 13th Family cremation at Amersham on December 22nd Donations in lieu of flowers to RNLI co Paulene Miller West Quay Rd Poole BH15 1HZ BATCHELOR On 9th December 2004 to Jan (nee Henley) and Bill a son James William DAKIN On 24th November 2004 to Katy Culley (nee Kinch) and Rob a son James Robert Sean a brother for twins Jack and Milly FORSYTH On 11th December 2004 in Athens to Elizabeth (nee Thomas) and Jonathan a daughter Penelope a sister for Benjamin On November 10th 2004 to Elizabeth and Dominic a beautiful daughter Tabitha Hazel Poppy a sister for Joseph MOORE On Friday 10th December to Molly (nee Annis) and Will a son Harry David NEALE On Tuesday 2nd November 2004 to Anne (nee Drummond) and Guy a son James Robert a brother for Jessica PEPPLATT On 10th December 2004 to Katherine (nee Innes) and Giles a son Henry Colin Ernest a brother to Dominic Oliver and Louis ROGERS On Saturday December 4th 2004 to Natasha Hui Ching (nee Lee) and Iain George a son Jacob George Hui Loong TURANO On 10th December 2004 to Wendy (nee Macdonald-Smith) and Michael a son Alexander Michael a brother for Tatiana TURPIN On 10th December 2004 to Andrea and Paul a daughter Anna Minnie weighing 41b 13oz WALTERS On 12th December 2004 to Annabel (nee Gray) and Jon a son James Henry WHARTON On 12th December 2004 to Jane (nee Rodger) and David a son William James Deaths ALEXANDER Mary (nee Purkis) BSc MRCVS of Honiton Devon Died on 8th December 2004 at the Queen Alexandra Hospital Harlow Dearly loved mother of Robert Sue and Liza mother-in-law to Elaine Brian and Richard and inspirational gran to James George Samantha Rachel Pippa and Sarah and greatgrandmother to Robert Private cremation Memorial Service to be announced later Donations to the Disease Society AMODIA On December 12 in hospital aged 74 years Rajnikant Mulchand beloved husband of Muriel Funeral Service at The North East Surrey Crematorium Lower Morden on Wednesday December 22 at 1230 pm No flowers by request donations if desired to co WA Truelove Son Ltd 118 Carshalton Road Sutton Surrey SMI 4RL Tel 020 8642 8211 AYOUB Abdel-Wahab died suddenly on December 8th 2004 aged 62 years Beloved husband of Teresa (nee Roche) and father to his darling daughters Alice and Nadia He will be sadly missed by his family in Egypt as well as the rest of his English family particularly his sister-in-law Judith and his brother-in-law Tim Donations if wished to Shelter co James Peddle Ltd tel 01923 772013 BACKHOUSE Oliver Richard much loved-husband of GUI and father of Emma and William very suddenly on Friday 10th December 2004 aged 63 years Funeral Monday 20th December 1 pm at Our Lady Help of Christians RC Church Rickmansworth No flowers Donations only All inquiries to James Peddle Ltd tel 01923 772013 BARBER Dorothy on 13th December peacefully at home aged 98 Devoted wife of the late Alan beloved mother of the late Theodora and of Gerald and Joanna much loved grandmother and great -grandmother and wise counsellor to many Family funeral in The Ludgrove Chapel on Friday 17th December at 115 pm Thanksgiving Service to be announced later BARNES Geoffery Richard died peacefully on 8th December at Kingston Hospital aged 69 Much loved husband of Jane loving father of Tracey Jon and Lisa step-father of Anna and William brother of John and adored grandad He will be deeply missed Funeral at Randalls Park Crematorium Leatherhead on Wednesday 22nd December at 1145 am Family flowers only Donations to Macmillan Cancer Relief or The British Heart Foundation co Co-operative Funeralcare 10 St James Road Surbiton Surrey KT6 4QJ BLOOD On 9th December 2004 suddenly at home Terence Fitzgerald aged 89 years of Sutton Waldron nr Blandford Dorset Will be greatly missed by his family and friends Funeral Service takes place at St Church Sutton Waldron on Wednesday 22nd December at 12 noon Donations If desired to St PCC may be sent to Merefield Henstridge Funeral Directors Ridgemount Melbury Abbas Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 0BU Tel 01747 853532 BLUNT Peter Age 53 of Southport formerly Rainham Kent Retired Deputy Chief Inspector of Registration Passed away peacefully at home on 12th December 2004 Beloved husband of Pam Dearly loved and sadly missed by all Service and cremation 1030 am at Southport Crematorium on 17th December 2004 Family flowers only Donations if desired to Southport Queenscourt Hospice co Brookfields FD Shakespeare Street Southport BORGES Anne-Marie (nee Kleczewer) JP Died peacefully at the Cromwell Hospital on Saturday 11th December Much loved mother of Monica and loving grandmother to Alexandra David and Celia Funeral Service to be held at 1240 pm at Putney Vale Crematorium Stag Lane London SW15 3DZ Family flowers only Donations if desired to The Gunnar Nielson Cancer Treatment Fund co Mark Glaser Radio Therapy Dept Charing Cross Hospital Fulham Palace Road London W6 8RF BROGAN On December 9th 2004 after a short illness peacefully in hospital Anthony Joseph (Joe) aged 82 years dearly loved husband of Sheila loving father of Deborah and Nicola father-in-law to Eddie and Nick and grandfather to Josephine Funeral Service and committal at Macclesfield Crematorium on Friday 17th December 2004 at 230 pm Family flowers only donations if desired to The East Cheshire Hospice or Hope and Home for Children Inquiries to JW Brocklehurst Sons Ltd Prestbury Tel 01625 829 232 BROWNING Joan on 9th December 2004 Beloved mother of Jenny and Andy Funeral 215 pm on Tuesday 21st December Inquiries to Grimmett and Timms Ltd Tel 02476 674746 BURBIDGE Michael died peacefully on 12th December Adored by Gayle Simon Tom and Sheina and admired and loved by his family and so many friends for whom he was an inspiration Funeral Service at 11 am on 21st December at St Church Felmersham Bedfordshire Family flowers only please Donations if desired to the Michael Burbidge Memorial Fund co Royal Bank of Scotland Mill Street Bedford MK40 3EU CARDY William (Bill) suddenly at home on 6 December aged 80 A dearly loved husband father and grandfather he will be sadly missed Funeral Service at 245 pm on 21 December at Harwood Park Crematorium Stevenage Family flowers only please Donations if desired to British Heart Foundation co Co-operative Funeral Service 110 Fore Street Hertford SG14 1AB CHORLEY (nee Mayo) Jennifer widow of Gerald Peacefully with Viv at Worthing Hospital on 12th December 2004 A wonderful lady who was loved and respected by all who were privileged to know her Funeral Service to be held at Worthing Crematorium Family Chapel on Thursday 23rd December at 10 am all welcome No flowers please but donations can be sent to The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth Devon EX10 0NU All inquiries to Teresa Baker Caring Lady Funeral Director 68 High Street Shoreham-hy-Sea BN43 5DB Tel: 01273 464647 CLAYTON-PAYNE Dr (John) Barrie peacefully on Sunday 12th December aged 74 years after a long illness bravely borne Dearly loved husband of Sandy much loved father and father-in-law of Christopher and Lucy Andrew and Ghalia Deborah and Paul and wonderful grandfather (Mucker) of James Charlie Sophie Amy Camilla Alexander Freya Polly Henry and Clementine The funeral service will be held at St Church Holcombe Dawlish Devon on Tuesday 21st December at 12 noon Family flowers only donations if desired to Friends of Rowcroft Hospice co Wills Son Funeral Directors 22 Brunswick Place Dawlish Devon EX7 9PD gave a Tea for the Company of the English National Ballet BUCKINGHAM PALACE December 14th TJie Princess Royal Patron the Basic Skills Agency this afternoon attended the End of Year Reception at Commonwealth House 1-19 Oxford Street London WCl THATCHED HOUSE LODGE December 14th Princess Alexandra Joint President this evening attended a Concert of Christmas Carols and Readings in aid of Cancer Research UK in St Cathedral London EC4 For more details about the Royal Family visit the Royal website at wwwroyalgovuk Dinners The Speaker The Speaker and Mrs Martin held a dinner in House yesterday evening to mark the retirement of Sir Michael Cummins Serjeant at Arms of the House of Commons The other guests were Lady Cummins Miss Priscilla Baines Mr Peter Barratt Mr Tony Benn Sir Patrick and Lady Cable-Alexander Mr Derek Conway MP Sir Patrick Cormack MP Mr and Mrs George Cummins Major Henry Cummins Mr Michael Hall Mr Mark Harvey Miss Mary Healey Lord Hogg of Cumbernauld Mr and Mrs Muir Morton Mrs Jill Pay Mr James Robertson Dame Marion Roe MP Mr and Mrs Anthony Rundell Mr and Mrs Roger Sands Lt Gen Sir Michael Will cocks Mr Robert Wilson Canon and Mrs Robert Wright and Dr and Mrs Ronald Zeegan Her Inspectorate of Constabulary In the 148th year of the existence of Her Inspectorate of Constabulary HMIs dined last night at the Army and Navy Club on the occasion of the retirement of the Chief Inspector Sir Keith Povey Mr Robin Field-Smith presided and Sir David and Sir Ronnie Flanagan also spoke The Maccabseans Sir Ian Gainsford President was in the chair at The annual Chanukah Dinner held last night at The Basil Street Hotel Lord Grabiner QC was the guest speaker and Judge Barrington Black also spoke Recent wills The Hon David Hervey Erskine brother of the 13th Earl of Mar and Kellie of Bury St Edmunds Suffolk who died last May left estate valued at £4145132 net He left £2000 to Felsham PCC and £1000 to the Felsham and Gedding Village Hall Committee Lady Dugdale widow of Sir John Dugdale Woman of the Bedchamber 1972-2002 of Much Wenlock Shrops who died last March left estate valued at £1133051 net Lady Ward widow of Maj Gen Sir Philip Ward Commandant RMA Sandhurst 1976-79 of Castle Cary Somerset who died last July left estate valued at £193798 net Jack Morris Rosenthal writer of London N10 who died last May left estate valued at £1303181 net He left £5000 to The Ravenswood Foundation £3000 each to West London Synagogue Jewish Care Manchester Jewish Museum and Nightingale House and £2000 to North London Hospice Penelope Alington of Southwold Suffolk who died last August left estate valued at £1421879 net She left £5000 each to RSPCA Southwold PCC and Southwold and District Day Centre Anne Margrethe Tusting of Cringleford Norwich who died last April left estate valued at £882755 net She left £1 000 to NSPCC William Lloyd Davey of Finchley London who died last July left estate valued at £91 1605 net He left £3000 to St Mary-at-Finchley PCC £2000 each to the RBL RNIB and Canoer Research UK and £1000 to British Heart Foundation before a with a weak 1NT and North introduced his hearts via a response That excited his partner sufficiently to describe his hand as a maximum and jump to leaving North to add one for the road West kicked off with 4U0 taken by the Ace as declarer dropped a crafty frJ He was hoping to avoid a diamond switch and then to discard 6 on And it worked like a charm East duly played back a spade so South could implement the masterplan He collected 4Q and crossed to (not risking the finesse) so that he could cash 4K as intended Away went 6 and then the club finesse was taken East winning What now? Well the horse seemed to have bolted from the diamond camp so he had to look elsewhere As there appeared to be no genuine chance for the defence East elected to play another spade Suddenly declarer was presented with an unpleasant problem In practice he had to ruff with and exit with a low trump to survive but that would be disastrous if East held or either case he must retain of two to one then? 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