WHAT God the Father considers to be pure and genuine religion is this: to take care of orphans and widows in their suffering and to keep oneself from being corrupted by the world.
James 1.27 (GNB)
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Births
BIRD on 5th July 2024 to Flora (née Davidson-Houston) and William, a son, Archibald William Claude.
BROOKE-WILSON on 26th May 2024 to Eleanor Brooke and Bill Wilson, a daughter, Ena Astrid.
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BAMFORTH EVANS on 29th June 2024 to Elizabeth and Daniel, a son, Arthur James Godber.
FORREST on 10th July 2024 to Maria (née Moorhouse) and Grant, a daughter, Lucy Wren Hope, sister to Jessica and Benjamin. At the Chesterfield Royal Hospital, with outstanding midwifery care. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
HERON on 27th June 2024 to Georgina and Nicholas, a son, Wilfred Nicholas, brother to Rafferty Stephen. Born at Kingston Hospital, Surrey.
Forthcoming Marriages
CAPT C. F. C. GALE AND MISS C. R. HAYDEN
The engagement is announced between Charles, son of Debbie and Nick Gale of the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, and Catherine, daughter of Sheila and Michael Hayden of Dulwich, London.
MR G. A. G. JOYCE AND MISS G. M. B. PRICE
The engagement is announced between George, son of Jane Joyce of Buckminster, Lincs and Anthony Joyce of Newton, Lincs, and Georgina, daughter of Claire and Nick Price of Whitchurch, Buckinghamshire.
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MR C. F. J. LARMINIE AND DR I. C. G. PRICKETT
The engagement is announced between Charles, younger son of Mrs and the late Mr Oliver Larminie of Ibworth, Hampshire, and Imogen, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Prickett of Lerryn, Cornwall.
MR S. A. M. MONTGOMERY AND MISS L. A. SHACKELL
The engagement is announced between Sam, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Douglas Montgomery of Hennerton, Berkshire, and Lucy, daughter of Mr and Mrs Neil Shackell of Poulton, Gloucestershire.
MR H. F. S. HORTON AND MISS A. D. SPENDLOVE
The engagement is announced between Hugo, son of Mr and Mrs Jamie Horton of Alverstone, Isle of Wight, and Arabella, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Spendlove of London.
MR L .E .S. TULLO AND MISS J. E. THOMPSON
The engagement is announced between Luke Edward Swanzy, son of Robin and Carol Tullo OBE of London, and Jessica Elizabeth, daughter of Professor Trevor and Dr Elizabeth Thompson of Bristol.
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Anniversaries
CAHILL : GORDON-MACLEOD
On Friday 14th July 2023, at Lady Chapel, Westminster Cathedral, Ruari to Kirstina. Splendid!
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Deaths
AUCHINCLOSS Veronica (Peck) (née Taylor) on 6th July 2024, aged 75. Suddenly but peacefully, at home and not alone. Wonderful wife and companion of over 50 years, mother of Lucy, mother to Christian and unselfish friend to many.
BIRKBECK Hermione Anne (née Dawes) died on 10th July 2024, aged 84, at Litcham, Norfolk, after three years of suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. Adored wife of 60 years to John (Tiggy) Birkbeck and devoted mother to Lucy, Oliver and Rosanna. Private funeral. Donations in memory of Hermione will be very gratefully received by the Friends of All Saints Church, Litcham.
BOLLWORTHY Elizabeth Mary (née Crookshank) passed away peacefully on 18th June 2024, aged 86, in West Suffolk Hospital. She had been previously married and known as Liz Rodgers. Leaves two sons, Chris Rodgers and Stephen Rodgers. FD 26/07/2024 11am. Contact Chris on 07745 204141.
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CHARTER Walter Colin died peacefully on 27th June 2024 at Richmond Villages, Cheltenham, aged 85. Loving widower of Alison, father to Fiona and Ailsa, and brother to Paul and Susan. Funeral at Gloucester Cathedral, Monday 22nd July 11.30am followed by a private cremation. Donations in lieu of flowers to Ruwenzori Foundation ruwenzorisculpture.com or placed in the donations box after the service.
CHUTE Richard Darley on 3rd June 2024, aged 71, at home in London. Beloved brother of Robin and Chaloner, best friend to Jocelyn and loyal friend to many. Uncle to Charles, Arabella, Tom and Jack and great-uncle. Family service.
FORSTER Professor William OBE died on 31st May 2024, aged 89. Memorial service at Empingham Parish Church on Tuesday 6th August 2024 at noon. For further inquiries please contact E. M. Dorman Funeral Directors, Uppingham. Tel: 01572 823976.
FOX Elizabeth Mary died peacefully on her birthday 26th June 2024, aged 77. Much-loved wife of the late Nigel Fox, mother of Louisa, Tim and Victoria, grandmother of Jonah, Eliza, Lyla and Finn, and sister of Michael, Patricia, Kathy and Sarah. A wonderfully kind lady, who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service on Monday 22nd July 2024, 2.30pm at Mendip Crematorium. Donations in memory of Elizabeth for Sightsavers may be sent c/o A. J. Wakely & Sons, The Old Police Station, Carrington Way, Wincanton, BA9 9JS. Tel: 01963 31310. Please make cheques payable to Sightsavers.
GIBBS Robert Arthur Somerset (Robbie) died peacefully on 25th June 2024. Funeral service to be held at St James the Less, Court Lane, Dorney, Windsor SL4 6QP, at 3pm on Wednesday 31st July. No flowers please, but donations, if wished, to Dogs Trust at dogstrust.org.uk
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GUEST Neil William on 27th June 2024, aged 69, sadly passed away at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. Much-loved husband of Lynda, father of Amy and Lauren, and grandfather of Dylan. Neil was called to the Bar in 1989 and practised in criminal defence and prosecution from 1 Gray’s Inn Square, 3 Temple Gardens, Valios Boardman Chambers and Charter Chambers, retiring in 2023. Funeral service to be held at Three Counties Crematorium on Thursday 1st August at 3.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations payable to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance c/o Harvey Darke Funeral Services, Alexandra House, Swan Street, Sible Hedingham CO9 3HT or via Neil’s Much Loved tribute page at www.harveydarke.co.uk
LOUGHRAN James on 19th June 2024, aged 92. A private family funeral has been held. Any donations to: Musicians Benevolent Fund (www.helpmusicians.org.uk)
LYON Anne Christine, died peacefully on 2nd July 2024. Beloved wife of Michael, mother of Sally and Andrew, and grandmother of Rhiannon and David. A service of thanksgiving will be held at St Nicholas’ Church, Burton at 2.30pm on Wednesday 24th July 2024. Family flowers only, but any charitable donations for Clwyd Special Riding Centre. All inquiries care of Charles Stephens Funeral Directors, 0151 645 4396.
ROBERTSON Cmdr Roderick (Rod) MBE, of Corscombe, passed away in Yeovil District Hospital on 12th June 2024, aged 84. Much loved and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service will take place on Friday 2nd August 2024 at 2pm at St Mary’s Church, Corscombe, DT2 0QP. Donations in memory of Rod for Barnardo’s may be given online at www.ajwakely.com or sent c/o A J Wakely and Sons 33 Sparrow Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4BT. (Please make cheques payable to the charity.)
SYMONS April. Passed away peacefully at home on 27th June 2024, aged 95. Will be greatly missed by her family, goddaughter and her many friends. Funeral service at East Chapel, West London Crematorium, Kensal Green Cemetery NW10 5JS on Friday 26th July at 3.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support.
WOODHOUSE Sarah (née Blount) on 3rd July 2024, aged 89, passed away peacefully at home in Wiveton, Norfolk, where a funeral service will be held on Sunday 11th August at 2pm.
WOODROFFE Margaret Susan (née Farrer) on 30th June 2024, aged 93. Dearly loved aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. A service of thanksgiving will be held at 11am on 7th August in St Barnabas Church, Ranmore. No flowers but donations, if desired, to Parkinson’s UK.
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In Memoriam – Private
CARLOS KLEIBER died on this day in 2004, but his ecstatic genius lives forever in our hearts. Discover him!
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