Hertfordshire Mercury from Hertford, Hertfordshire, England • 20

MERCURY 20 May 2 1997 Deaths Deaths Birthdays BROOKSBY George Denyer In loving memory of my dearest husband who died May I 1977 The kindness of his nature the sunshine of his smile and the things that I remember and treasure all the while God bless you Your loving wife FAMILY NOTICES Births Marriages Deaths etc Notices in this column must conform to the of Herts and Essex Newspapers The management reserves the right to alter copy to comply with these conditions The charge for notices of Birth Engagement Forthcoming Marriage Marriage Death In Memoriam and Return Thanks is 24p per word plus VAT at 175 Announcements cannot be accepted over the telephone Birth announcements can only be accepted to appear in this publication providing they are signed by one or other of the parents Engagements and Forthcoming Marriage Notices require the signature of both parties All other announcements must be accompanied by the signature and address of the sender Marriage Congratulations CHAMBERS PENTON John and Shelley Congratulations on your wedding on May 3 Lots of love Mum Jenny and Steve PENTON CHAMBERS Congratulations Shelley and John on your Wedding Day May 3 1 997 Love from Mum Dai Richard Hazel Nan PRESLAND WEATHER-LEY Paul and Frances Congratulations and best wishes on your Wedding Day Love from Mum Dad Lucy Jess Henry Sophie and Harry Wedding Anniversaries HARTLEY Mick and Maralyn congratulations on your 26th wedding anniversary Friday May 2 With all our love from Clive Lisa Debbie Andrew Nan Shar Tylar Maxx and Zoe Silver Weddings BILL ROSE HOLTBY Congratulations Mum and Dad on your 25th Wedding Anniversary May 6 Love Louise Karen and lick XJX Births COX Simon and Carlie (nee Smith) ate pleased to announce the safe but late arrival of Bradley Philip Thomas at 1 1 06am on Friday April 25 1997 8 lb 1 1 oz a little brother for Sophie Many thanks to all maternity staff at the Queen Elizabeth II Welwyn Garden City KITCHEN Sian and Simon are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Emma Victoria bom April 24 1997 Grateful thanks to staff at Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Welwyn Garden City Birth Congratulations KITCHEN Congratulations Simon and Sian Thanks for making me an Uncle to Emma Victoria she's beautiful Love Dameon and Karen KITCHEN Congratulations Simon and Sian on the safe arrival of your daughter and our first grandchild Emma Victoria Love to you all Mum and Dad Forthcoming Marriages FAWCETT FREEMAN Mr Mrs Fawcett have great pleasure in announcing The wedding of Vanessa to Martin on Saturday May 3 1997 at Holy Trinity Church Hertford Heath at 230pm All friends welcome at the Church Powell Funeral Service BARBER Peter passed away suddenly on April 25 1997 at Queen Elizabeth II Hospital aged 66 after a long illness Funeral service Tuesday May 6 1215pm at St Joseph's" Catholic Church Hertford followed by Cremation at Harwood Park Crematorium Family flowers only Donations to the British Diabetic Association (BDA) 10 Queen Anne Street London WIM OBD Sadly missed by his wife Wyn and two sons Andrew and Robert BEST Elizabeth Kathleen Passed away on April 26 1997 at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Will be sadly missed by Tony Eileen Janet Mick grandchildren and greatgrandchildren Requiem Mass Wednesday May 7 1997 at 1 1 30am at Sacred Heart of Jesus and St Joseph Ware God bless Mum COOPER Tony suddenly on Sunday April 27 1997 aged 64 years of Skegness formerly of Hoddesdon Beloved husband of Betty loving father of Charmian and Bridget Cremation service at Boston on Tuesday May 6 at 1pm Family flowers only please donation to Skegness Hospital co Skegness and District Funeral Services Tel 01754 761758 CORDWELL Florence of Minster House Hatfield formerly of Port Vale and Sele Farm Hertford Passed away suddenly on April 28 1997 aged 91 years Sadly missed by her children and grandchildren reunited with her dear husband Sidney Funeral Service to take place at Garston Crematorium on Thursday May 8 at 1 1 45 followed by burial of her ashes at St Lukes Churchyard on Friday May 9 at llam Flowers and enquiries to JJ Burgess and Sons Hatfield (01707 262122) HOMEWOOD Gareth John It is with great sadness that we announce the tragic death of Gareth aged 1 7 years on April 27 1997 A much loved son to Maggie and Paddy and brother to Daren Kelly-Ann and Stacey He will be so sadly missed Funeral 1230 May 8 Wareside Church HOMEWOOD Gareth No words can express the sorrow that is felt in the hearts of everyone who knew you Janet Jim Laura Karen and Trevor HOMEWOOD Gareth Thoughts are with us of our dear cousin Gareth we ill always have fond memories of someone who was such a fun loving person Sleep peacefully darling love Gina Gordon Mick Lyn Debbie Kerrie John Tracy Leigh and families HOMEWOOD Gareth Taken so young from all will be deeply missed Our thoughts are with all the family in this time of mourning Bluie Gene Bradley and Daniel HOMEWOOD Gareth Thinking of our dear nephew Gareth so sadly taken from us on April 27 1997 Always in our thoughts Auntie Pat and Uncle George Auntie Maureen and Uncle Trevor HOMEWOOD Gareth You will be sadly missed by all but never forgotten From Maggie Patricia Christopher Michelle Bewley and Nigel Ruby Weddings STEPHENS Beryl and John May 3 1997 Congratulations on 40 years together Love Ann Graham and Jonathan Golden Weddings JOHN ELLIOTT Congratulations on' your Golden Anniversary Mad 3 Mum and Dad Lots of love John Sue Jan Simon grandchildren and great grande hildrei Diamond Weddings HOCKLEY Elsie and George Congratulations on your Diamond Wedding Anniversary May 8 God bless you both a friend BLAKES To Lou Diamond Wedding Anniversay May 1 Thank you for the past sixty years for being such a wonderful caring and loving wife All my love George Birthdays JANET BAKER Happy 50th Birthday on 1977 Love from Chris Matt and Lucy BAKER Janet 50 1947 was a memorable year for snow-nationalisation-the transport strike-welfare-a royal wedding and especially on May 4 the birth of a baby Happy 50th birthday Jan With love from Jean Carol Steve and families CUNNINGHAM Lucy Wishing you a happy 70th birthday on May 2 Love David Robert Sandra Jan Matthew Andrew Jack Ellie MARSH Mike Happy 50th birthday Dad May 5 All my love Rachel xxx HOMEWOOD Arthur James Passed away peacefully April 25 1997 aged 85 years Loving father to Patricia Alan Maureen and Patrick treasured grandfather and greatgrandfather Funeral Tuesday May 6 1997 1030am Christ Church Ware followed by cremation at Harlow Crematorium Rowers to 12 Upper Clabdens Ware AH friends most welcome at the church We would like express our thanks to all the staff on Knebworth ward and intensive care unit Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Welwyn Donations if wished to Welwyn Scanner Appeal HOMEWOOD Grandad Happy memories of our dear "Little Arthur" Sadly missed by Mick Lyn Jim Joe and Tom HOMEWOOD Grandad I have a picture inside my head it seems so very clear it's one of you and Nan together with Gizzie and Sandy near I'll keep it here inside my head it will help to keep me sane treasure it forever until we meet again Love Gina and family HOMEWOOD Grandad thankyou for all the happy memories you have shared with us You were a friend to everyone and a grandad to be proud of we hope we made you proud too We love and miss you very much God bless darling love Kerrie John and Jessica xxx HOMEWOOD Following long days and nights of anguish 1 sadly lost my only Grandad Now happily reunited with my Nan I will always love you Take care Love Debs HOMEWOOD Arthur Fondest memories of a dear brother and uncle God bless and sweet dreams Sister Ann and family HOMEWOOD Arthur To a dear Grandad Someone who will always be loved and never forgotten In our hearts always Lots of love and kisses from Tracy and Leigh LAWRENCE Reginald Charles of Hayling Island and formerly of Musley Hill Ware Beloved husband of Myrtle (nee Sell) and father of Audrey died aged 87 on April 22 1997 after a long illness Rest in peace MEAD Stella Annie Dear Mother of Catherine Molly Stella and Helen slipped peacefully away on Friday April 25 1997 Now reunited with her beloved Albert and granddaughter Andrea Fondly remembered by her sons-in-law and grandchildren Today the welcome rain gently fell: God's blessing In eternal well-earned rest proud Mum farewell Cremation at Parndon Thursday May 8 I lam Family flowers only please Donations most welcome to Hertfordshire Association for the Disabled via Powell Funeral Services Ware -H) MUNN John Passed away peacefully at home on April 23 1997 Beloved husband of Pam proud dad of Hilary and Sharon father-in-law of Gary and a very special friend and grandad to Dion Bonni Jody Lee and Ryan Love you always Funeral to take place today 1145 at St Mary's Church Ware PIDGEON On April 26 1997 Hilda Joan Pidgeon aged 75 years Formerly of 'Ware Road Hertford Much loved mother of Janet and David Enquiries to Austin Sons (Stevenage) Ltd Tel 01438 316623 Personal Thanks SIMMONS Mabel would like to thank all the family for my 1 00th birthday party and special thanks for cards and presents received Return Thanks EGERTON Ethel and family of Jack would like to thank all relatives friends doctors and nursing staff for their help during short stay in Queen Elizabeth 11 also for the many cards letters and donations Please accept this as the only acknowledgement HALL Edward Marian would like to thank all friends and relatives for the lovely tributes and kind messages of condolence Special thanks to the doctors and staff in the Haematology Dept Guy's Hospital PAVITT Daphne Clifford and Shane would like to thank friends and relatives who sent messages of sympathy donations floral tributes received on the sad loss of Andrew son and brother Please accept this as the only acknowledgement SWANN Wendy and Bill would like to thank family friends and neighbours for the many messages of sympathy floral tributes and donations they received on the sad loss of their mother May Thank you to all the people who attended the funeral In Memoriam AKERS Harry Treasured memories of our dear Dad who passed away May 4 1980 Thinking of you is easy missing you is heartache We love you and miss you too much to ever forget you Your loving daughters Dolly Rita and Mary and families ANSELL Bob May 7 1995 Treasured memories of a much loved and sadly missed husband father and grandfather Forever in our thoughts Vi Peter Brian Robin Ellen and families BENJAFIELD Jimmy Five years have passed since you went away hut in our hearts you will always stay Love Sheila Vernon Suzanne John and Mum BRACE William Charles (Bill) May 3 1995 In loving memory of a beloved husband father grandfather and greatgrandfather Miss you so much Cis Colin and Joan and families HERTFORD MEMORIALS 12 ST ANDREW STREET HERTFORD SG14 1JA Telephone 01992 583396 RALPH Congratulations Audrey on your 60th birthday May 2 Remembering as well your twin sister Shirley God bless you Love Mum xx WALL Janet (Goodeyt Guess who's 50 today! Have a great day (gotcha back) Love Gill Eric Glen Grace and Jessica WILDING Robin Happy 50th birthday to the best husband and dad in the world lots of love Sylvia Kevin Donna Maxine Zara Paul and Becky WILDING Robin Happy birthday to the best grandad in the world lots of love Amy XXX 18th Birthdays CLAY Natalie congratulations on your 18th birthday Love Mum Dad David Nan Luke ian (18 DRUMMED Congratulations' on your 18 th birthday on May 2o Love Mum Dad Paul and Sharon 4 21st Birthdays GEMMA (21 DRAPER Have a lovely 21st Birthday and enjoy your 70s night Love Mum 0 Dad Christian Carolyn and family 21 SUKINA HEAVEN 'Best wishes for your 21st Birthday on May 4 Love and kisses from Mum Dad Matthew Apnl and Andre LIPPIATT Jonathan Happy 21st birthday Lots of love Nan and Gramps xxxx LIPPIATT Jonathan Happy 21st birthday Sunday May 4 Enjoy your party Love Mum and Dad xxxx Deaths ABBEY Suddenly Peter James aged 37 formerly of Hertford Will be sadly missed The Funeral Service will take place at 930am on Thursday May 8 at the Stevenage Crematorium All enquiries to Cough-lans I Southfield Welwyn Garden City Tel 01707 325959 24 hour service funeral service fcl CRANE Winifred Bessie May 3 1968 Time passes but memories remain From loving son Barry Penny and family DAVIS Sherralyn Remembering our dear daughter-in-law taken from us so suddenly on April 29 1994 Loved and missed today and every day by Jean Den and family xxx FELSTEAD William Joseph In loving memory of my darling husband Joe who passed away May 4 1995 I still love you I miss you so much God bless Your loving wife Eileen xxx JARVIS Leslie John passed away April 23 1962 Though 35 years have passed us by memories of you will never die Still missing you Dad Love Joan and family KING Maria 1810-1897 In loving memory of our dear great-great-grandmother Maria King widow of William King previously Maria Napthen widow of our dear great-greatgrandfather William Napthen of Elveden Suffolk died April 26 1897 aged 87 years interred Cheshunt MILBURN Ethel Silent thoughts and treasured memories of a dear Wife Mum and Grandma who passed away May 5 1985 Loved and remembered always Ron Chris Stephen and Emma NASH David Remembering with much love a very special husband who passed away on May 6 1993 Too dearly loved and missed to ever be forgotten God bless Pen xx NASH David In loving memory of our dear Dad and Grandad who passed away on May 6 1993 You will always be in our thoughts now and forever Love Carol Julie Allan David Lee and Kim xxxx ROLFE Cyn In memory of a much missed sister-in-law Madge ROLFE Dearest Cyn 10 long years and we still miss and love you The Josephs ROLFE In loving memory of my dear wife Cyn who passed away on May 2 1987 Always in my thoughts Fred SCALES Thomas May 3 1989 Put your arms around him Lord touch his smiling face for he was a special Dad and never can be replaced Love Rhona and family TAYLOR Herbert Kings Royal Rifle Corps killed in France April 29 1917 age 27 years Father of 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