Births, marriages and deaths

“AT THAT time I will gather you; at that time I will bring you home. I will give you honour and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your fortunes before your very eyes,” says the LORD. Zephaniah 3.20 (NIV)
AIRLIE Virginia (née Ryan), Dowager Countess of Airlie, died peacefully at Cortachy on 16th August 2024. Private funeral.
COMYN Cressida Rose Katharine on 6th August 2024. Very much-loved partner, daughter, sister, aunt, niece and cousin, and great friend to so many. A memorial service to celebrate Cressie’s life will be held in the autumn.
DAWSON Peter died on 10th August 2024, aged 89. Dearly beloved husband of Christine, loving father of Carolyn and Joanna, adored grandfather of Lauren, Emma, Hannah and Rebecca. Funeral at 4pm on Thursday 29th August at South Oxfordshire Crematorium. No flowers please, but donations if desired to Parkinsons Oxford or a charity of your choosing.
DREW Patricia Mary (Puff) died on 16th June 2024, aged 85. Beloved sister to Diana and aunt to Jamie and Charlie. Private cremation. Memorial service at Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester on Thames, at 3pm on Monday 30th September.
KRAFFT Jane Adele died unexpectedly on 7th August 2024, aged 75. Much-loved by her husband, James, her children Paul, Emma, Sarah and Nicola, her grandchildren Henry, Annabel, Lucy and Charlotte and by all who knew her. Funeral and thanksgiving service at Kent and Sussex Crematorium, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5JJ, on Tuesday 10th September 2024 at 11.30am. No black ties for men. Colourful clothing preferred for ladies. Family flowers only. Any donations to Cancer Research UK. janekrafft.muchloved.com c/o TW Boorman Funeral Services.
WILLIAMS Lawrence CGC died peacefully on 9th August 2024 aged 81. Much-loved husband to Angela, loving father of Katy, Lizzie and Chris, and proud grandfather of Isobel, Eloise, Layla and Poppy. Private cremation followed by service of thanksgiving at St Peter’s Church, Limpsfield, on Monday 2nd September at 12.30pm. Family flowers only but donations if wished to St Catherine’s Hospice and Diabetes UK. “Nec lucisse pudet.”
WINDER Brenda Mary passed away peacefully on 8th August 2024, aged 85. Brenda was the beloved wife to the late Frederick Winder, of the Royal Artillery Regiment. Everyone is warmly invited to a service to celebrate Brenda’s life on Thursday 5th September 2024 at Rose Hill Crematorium, Cantley, DN4 6NE, at noon. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made in lieu to benefit RNLI and Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. A donation box will be available as you leave the chapel, or can be sent c/o WE Pinder & Son, 19, Thorne Road, Bawtry, Doncaster, DN10 6QL. Enquiries Tel: 01302 710285.
WOODCOCK David Hart peacefully at his home in Harpley, Norfolk on July 29th, aged 85. Beloved husband of the late Jackie. Cherished father to Graham and Joanne, father-in-law to Nick and grandfather to Jessica and Thomas. He will be greatly missed. A funeral service will take place on Friday 30th August at 1.15pm at St Lawrence Church, Harpley, Norfolk. For funeral and donation details, please contact Fakenham & District Funeral Services Ltd. Tel: 01328 838838.
RONDEL MICHAEL WILLIAM PHILIP Cherished memories of magical days
PLANTAGENET, RICHARD Remember before God Richard III, King of England, and those who fell at Bosworth Field, having kept faith. August 22nd, 1485. ‘Loyaulté me Lie’. 07785307913 [email protected] www.richardiii.net
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