Births, marriages and deaths: May 8, 2021 (original) (raw)

BUT I will sing of your strength; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning. For you have been to me a fortress and a refuge in the day of my distress. O my Strength, I will sing praises to you, for you, O God, are my fortress, the God who shows me steadfast love.
Psalm 59.16-17 (ESV)

CHARLESWORTH on 23rd April 2021 to Charlotte (née Cubitt) and Edward, a son, Harry George.

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JONES on 31st March 2021 to Sunni (née Peterson) and Simon, a son, Jasper Alfred Francisco, brother to Sacha.

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LESLIE on 26th April 2021 to Penelope (née Dudley) and Simon Leslie, a daughter, Leonora Rosemary.

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LOVAT on 30th April 2021 to Petra (née Palumbo) and Simon, a daughter, Vaila Gianmarina Fraser.

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MCCAUL on 30th April 2021 to Lucy and Oliver, a son, Guy Wilfred Alasdair, brother to Iona.

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Forthcoming Marriages

MR M. A. GODFREY AND MISS Z. J. L. GUGEN

The engagement is announced between Mark, son of Mr David Godfrey CBE, of London, and Mrs Patricia Godfrey, of Fyfield, Essex, and Zara, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger Gugen, of London, and the late Mrs Philippa Gugen.

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MR J. L. MILLER AND MISS R.C. ORTON

The engagement is announced between Jonathan, eldest son of Mr and Mrs John Miller of Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, and Rachel, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Orton of Solihull, West Midlands.

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MR J. E. H. MOUNTFORD AND MISS F. J. THORLEY

The engagement is announced between James, son of Dr Thomas Kuhn and Ms Caroline Mountford, and Francesca, daughter of Mr Simon Thorley and the late Mrs Jane Thorley.

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MR P. E. S. ISLES AND MISS P. D. F. TROUSDELL

The engagement is announced between Phineas, son of Mr David Isles and Ms Cecilia Stockdale of Chilton Cantelo, Somerset, and Phoebe, younger daughter of Lieutenant General Sir Philip and Lady Trousdell of Fordingbridge, Hampshire.

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MR J. W. MATTHEWS AND MISS E. M. WHITEHEAD

The engagement is announced between James, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Robert Matthews of Sheet, Hampshire, and Eleanor, daughter of Dr and Mrs Mark Whitehead of Battle, East Sussex.

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Deaths

CHETWYND Captain Rupert Milo Talbot Chetywnd died on 26th April 2021, aged 87. He was educated at Stowe School from 1947. In 1952 he joined the Grenadier Guards and was made a 2nd Lieutenant, afterwards joining the Guards Parachute Company and then the 21st SAS Regiment.
He had his own successful advertising agency, Chetwynd’s, in London. In 2005 he published Yesterday’s Enemy, Freedom Fighters or Terrorists, an account of his time in Afghanistan in the 1980s. Over the past 20 years, he worked with Conflicts Forum and The Institute of Statecraft.
The funeral service will be held at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ingestre, Staffordshire, at 11.00am on 27th May 2021.
In memory of Rupert, charitable donations to: Medecins Sans Frontieres and Help for Heroes
justgiving.com/fundraising/Anna-Chetwynd1 and justgiving.com/fundraising/Anna-Chetwynd2.

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CLARKE Mary-Rose Clarke (née Rice), of Woking, Surrey, died on 21st April 2021, aged 77, in hospital after a short illness. Dear wife for 45 years of her beloved Michael and an inspiration to her nephews and nieces, she left her native Dublin to fly the world for 30 years, with BOAC and British Airways, including memorable years on Concorde, retiring as a cabin services director. At her request, there will be no funeral.

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COLLIN Raymond Taylor, died peacefully on 2nd May 2021, aged 91. Beloved and loving husband of Eleanor, father of Jane, Sarah, Liz and Deb, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather. Longtime Fleet Street journalist. He will be hugely missed. Private funeral, Bangor Crematorium, May 18. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to bowelcanceruk.org.uk. Enquiries to Roberts & Owen funeral directors, 01286 881280.

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FETHERSTON-GODLEY Josie (née Cross) died peacefully on 29th April 2021, aged 89, at home, dearly loved mother of Oliver, James and Charlotte, proud grandmother and step-grandmother. Family thanksgiving service at St Andrew’s Church, Curry Rivel, on Saturday 15th May. Family flowers only but donations if desired may be sent to the Injured Jockeys Fund.

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FRICKER Margaret (née Snellgrove) on 2nd May 2021, aged 97. Died in Cheltenham on 2nd May 2021, aged 97. Deeply beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Private family funeral. Donations to NSPCC.

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HOLT Thelma (née Conn) passed away peacefully on 21st April 2021, aged 73, at Cavendish Court Nursing Home Alderley Edge. Thelma, the much-loved wife of Will, adored by children Rebecca and Edward and granddaughter Emilia. The funeral held at Macclesfield Crematorium on 29th April 2021 was a joyous celebration of Thelma’s faith and life and the fortitude with which she bore the burdens of late-stage Parkinson’s.
Donations for Parkinson’s UK in memory of Thelma to thelmaholt.muchloved.com
Enquiries to: Co-op Funeralcare 01625 532878.

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KILPATRICK Anne (née West) on 30th April 2021, aged 93. Peacefully at home following a short illness, bravely fought. Beloved wife of the late Allan (Tigs) Kilpatrick. Previously of Chiddingfold. Much-loved mother to James, Robert, Caroline and Fiona and a wonderful grandmother. A service of thanksgiving to take place at St Mary’s, Chiddingfold, on Thursday 24th June at 12.00. Donations in Anne’s memory can be made to the Rosemary Foundation info@rfpetersfield.org.

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KOCHAN David on 2nd May 2021, aged 59. David was a warm, generous person. We could not have asked for a better friend. He was an inspiration to all who knew him across the globe. He will be sorely missed but forever in our hearts and thoughts. Belinda, Jeremy and all the family.

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LEWIS Michael (EMSL) on 27th April 2021 peacefully. Beloved husband of Marion, dearly loved father of Catherine and Amanda, devoted grandfather; greatly missed by all the family.

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MONICO David John on 4th May 2021, aged 83. Devoted civil partner of the late Neil Brown, affectionate brother of Martin and brother-in-law of Anna, much-loved uncle of Christian and of Allegra and James and fond great uncle of Harry, Bella and Emily. Died a week after his birthday at the Villa Prosperini.

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TRITTON Oliver Michael passed away peacefully on 23rd April 2021, aged 77. Beloved husband of Debra and father to Neal. Private service to be held on Friday 14th May 2021. Enquiries: Dawe Brothers 01531 636666.

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WELLS Michael James (Mike). Bibliophile thespian and oenophile. Born Gedney, Lincs, 26th Jan 1937, died Swainsthorpe, Norfolk, 4th May 2021. Donations welcome in Mike’s name to Book Aid International.

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WILLSON Ann Elizabeth Dorothy (née Jacobs) died peacefully on 27th April 2021, aged 85. Beloved Ann will be greatly missed by her devoted family and her many friends. Private funeral, no flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the charities RNLI Lifeboats and Médecins Sans Frontières.

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WILSON Christopher Nevil died courageously on 2nd May 2021. Dearly loved by his wife, Rhona, and his daughters, Annabel, Rachel, Nicky and Rosie. Private funeral. Any donations in Nevil’s memory to CPRE Hampshire.

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ZUNDEL Lillian Mary (Lyn) died peacefully on 1st May 2021, aged 93. Beloved wife of Peter (deceased 2014), mother of Marc and Gareth, grandmother of Hugo, Harry, Polly and Kitty. Funeral arrangements: F Harrison and Son, 01784 432163.

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Meeting

RUDOLF HESS

John Harris and Richard Wilbourn invite you to a Zoom seminar on the Hess affair.
10th May 2021 at 7.30pm (exactly 80 years later).

Respond for invite to jharris@harrisandclarke.co.uk, or 01604 622274.

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