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522210 ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY PRESS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1999 Marc sacrifices his locks to help restore lifeboat 38th Birthdays Deaths Deaths In Memory Birth Annomements THORNE (Martin). Happy 38th birthday, February 5 Best wishes from Barry and all the family 40th Birthdays WOOD (Karen). Happy 40th. Does life begin now Love. Mum, Dad, Richard, Gary, Kirsty, Tony, Julie, Auntie Done, Stephanie, Stephen, Kelly, Lauren, Emily, Oliver.
50th Birthdays LAWTON (Doreen). Happy 50th birthday, February 6. Lots of love, Ann and family. WICKHAM (Colin). February 9.
Roses are red, violets are blue. here's wishing you 'happy birthday" and a few Wickie's halves too. We know its hard to be fifty, but you're still feeling rather nifty! Up the pub you've given a few a fright but watch out Colin one of these days it could be your Love from, Pam, James, Laura and David xxx. F. L.
LLOYD FUNERAL DIRECTORS A caring and personal service provided by Graham Lloyd and John Willmolt PRIVATE CHAPELS OF REST PRE-PAID FUNERAL PLANS BRIDGE ROAD, COWES TEL. IW 293716 (24 MOVIES) MEMBER or Ft NEW. szANDAzDs col NM ANDIPS MEAL osult DsNAN meanie 80th Birthdays JONES (Connie). February 8, con- gratulations and best wishes Mum. love from, Michael, David, Pauline and all the family tour.
McGROTTY Tom (Dad). Happy 80th birthday, February 10, have a great day, lots of love Georgie, Wendy and Glenn xxx. RACKETT, Iris Mary (nee Libby). Eighty on February 8 Congratulations, best wishes and love. Ken.
SPANNER (Bill). Happy birthday to a very special man. Thank you for being such a terrific Bampa and great-Bampa. Love you always, Beck. Paul and Bethan xx.
SPANNER (Bill). Many congratula- tions to a special Dad and Grandpa on your 80th birthday. Enjoy your tree membership at the Golf Club! Love, Bim, Kath, Paul, Nicky and Amy. SPANNER (BIII). February 11.
Special birthday wishes to the best Dad and Bampa. Fondest love always, Ros. Rog and Lucie xx. BARNES (Bill). Passed away February 4 1996.
Dear Dad. always in our hearts and thoughts, love and miss you so very much Love from Vanessa. Lennie xxx ARNES (Bill). Passed away February 4 1996 Missing you as much as ever Dad. Love you always.
Mary. David, Kelly, Dan. Jamie, Tom xxx BARNES Remembering the most wonderful Grandad, who passed away. February 4, 1996 I am always thinking of you, love. Georgina xxx BARNES (Bill).
Passed away February 4 1996 Grandad we will all miss you so very much and we always will Love from, Peter. Leonora. Damien. Darren xxx ARNES (William). Died February 4 1996 A dear Dad and Grandad.
always in our hearts and never to be forgotten Dawn. Andrew. Shane. Natasha xxx BARNES (Bob). February 8.
1993 Time passes but memories last forever Miss you so Eileen EAURAIN Gladys (Auntie). February 8 1998. Loved and remem- bered everyday by Bob. Janet and Maria ENT (John). Treasured memories of a dear husband.
who passed to the higher life, February 8 1982 Loving you always. Eileen CHANDLER (Petty). In loving memory of my dear wife who passed away on February 3, 1998 Always in my thoughts. Your loving husband Des xxx CHANDLER (Betty). You've been gone a year now Betty, but I still miss you.
your friend Ada. COWMAN (Des). Time has a way of slipping by. but memories of you will never die. Marg.
Fred and family COLE (John). February 6. 1992 Another year without you, dear John With love. Andrew, Susan, Lesley and your Paul COLE (Sidney Jack). February 11.
1995 Loved and remembered always. Phyllis, Pauline. Malcolm. Christopher. Sharon, Shaun.
Julie, Gamma and Nathan COLEBROOK (Lillian). Remembering our dear Mum who passed away February 9, 1998 Miss you, Wendy. Mike. Kelly. Jeff xxxx COLEBROOK (Lillian).
Passed away February 9 1998 You are always in our thoughts Mum. never to be forgot. ten Pam, Ray. Granchildren and great- Grandchildren COOPER (John). February 3 1983 Remembered and sadly missed by wife Mary and all the family COTTON (Gladys).
February 4 1989 Treasured memories of a wonder- ful Mum and Grandma Every day no matter where deep in our hearts you are always there God bless. Margaret. Mark, Sara, Amber and Kirsten BVANS (Michael John). Cherished memories of my darling Husband. Dad and Grampie.
who slipped his moorings and sailed peacefully into the sunset. February 9. 1995 So sadly missed but just a whisper away My eternal love. Cora and all of our loving family HAYWARD (Ross). Missing you loads.
always thinking of you. Tom HAYWARD (Ross). It may be two years since you left us, but you are never out of our thoughts or hearts A loving one and only son. brother and uncle Love, Mum, Dad. Becca and Luc LANCHESTIER (Peg).
Loving mem- ones of a much loved wife, Mum and Nan Love you always. George. Sheila. Edna. Barry.
Tracey, Denise. Emma and Becky LEWIS (Sheila). February 6 1996 In our hearts you will always stay loved and remembered everyday. RIP Janet. Bob and Maria LOCK (Barry).
February 9. 1993 You are Still in my thoughts Wayne SALERO (Rosins). Treasured memories of our dearest Mum and Nan God bless. your everloving family SAUNDERS eberuao ye8 1994 Kind thoughts. special memories of a dear Husband.
Dad. Grandad Ros. Graham. Lyn and families SIBBICK (Jack). February 6.
1993. Elsie April 30, 1986 Forever in the thoughts of Margaret SKINNER (Isabel). February 8. 1981 Happy memories of a dear Mum, always remembered by the family SLOANE Margaret Mee Cake). In loving memory of my dear daughter, who fell asleep February 10 1998 Always in my thoughts.
sadly missed. Love, Mum SPICER (Stanley). Febraury 6. 1992 Loving memories of a dear Dad and Grandad Always in our thoughts Dave. Sandra.
Gavin. Gamma xxx STRICKLAND (Ted). February 8. 1998. Dear Dad, one whole year without you Always in my thoughts.
sadly missed Also dear Mum ten years ago Love and God bless. Angela TITCOMBE (Kim). Died February 5 1996 It broke our hearts to lose you Kim. but you dud not go alone. for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
God bless our brightest star Love you always darling. Mum. Dad and Tina xxx We will always love you Dad. love and kisses from Kerry and Holly xxx WESLEY (Sonny). February 6 1991 Time passes but memories of you last for ever, loving wife Joan WHITTINGNAM (John).
For those who love. time is eternity My everlasting love. Freda WHITT INGHAM (John and A light is from our household gone A voice we loved is stilled A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled In loving memory of dear Dad. who passed away February 5 1998 Also dear Mum who passed away May 25 1984 Always in our thoughts From Tricia and Ray, Nikki, Mark and Joshua, Mike. Chris, Sharon and Sophie.
YUSUF. Treasured memories of Tish our beloved foster daughter who slipped away ten years ago on February 10, 1989 We will always love you dar. ling Norman and Jean NEWBERRY (Mary). Died January 29 at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth Much loved wife of the late Aubrey Newberry FPS. mother of Steve and Patricia and grandmother of Jo.
James. Alex and Anna. Funeral ser- vice at Holy Trinity Church, Bembridge at 1 pm on Friday. February 5 Family flowers only but donations if desired to RNLI or Earl Mountbatten Hospice O'REILLY (Helena). Died aged 79 years.
suddenly but peacefully at her home in Bransgore. Christchurch, on January 25 1999 Funeral service has already taken place Donations if desired for Cancer Research Campaign, Smith 8 Sons Funeral Directors, 3A Runnmeade Parade, Ringwood Road, Bransgore. Nr Christchurch, B1123 8NJ or contact Bill O'Reilly 01908-511053 POWELL (Pat). A much loved sister, will never be forgotten. God bless.
Betty. Roger. Don. Rose. Brenda.
Dave. Brian. Clarice, Peter and all families POWELL, Patricia May (Pat). Passed away peacefully January 30 after a short illness. Much loved mother to Maria and Ed.
David and Becky and Angela and grandmother to Alden and Patrick. Thank you to all at the Kestrel's for their love and support Donations to Cancer Research Hamilton Marshall. Medina Way, Newport PRAGNELL, Georgina 'Ina' Mimi Martin). Peacefully on January 29 at Down House Beloved mother of Martin, sister of Jenny and Madge and the late Jim and John Funeral service at IW Crematonum (today) Friday. February 5 at 1 1 am PROUTEN (Elsie).
Late of Dracaena Gardens. Shanklin, passed away peaceful. ly, at Heanton Nursing Home, Barnstaple. January 30. 1999.
aged 93 years Will be sadly missed by all her family RANN (John). Words cannot express our grief. you will be with us forever in our hearts Pam. Martin. Matthew and Andrew RUGG (Ethel Annie).
Aged 93, died peacefully on January 31 at Palissey House, Cansbrooke Mother, Grandmother and great-Grandmother, with love from her four daughters Eileen. Mavis, Marjorie. Kathleen and families Funeral service 1 30pm. Friday February 5 at the Crematorium SANDERSON-HALL (Sandy). Died very peacefully on January 30 1999 A service of thanksgiving will take place on Friday, February 5 at 2pm at StHelens Parish Church, donations to the L.I.
to Taylors, Ryde SHERGOLD (Geoffrey). Formerly of Cowes Peacefully at his home in Blean (Canterbury) on January 29 agia81. SWANSON. Gerald of St Nwrence passed away peacefully in St Mary's Hospital after a long illness His wife Betty and daughters thank everyone for their kindness at this sad time Funeral will take place today. Friday.
February 5 at 1 pm at the IW Crematorium Donations if desired to the Burma Star Association William Hall, Funeral Directors. Newchurch TAYLOR (Phyllis). Passed away January 29, aged 92 Sadly missed and remembered with love by Athate, Gregory. Juliet and Ian and families TURNBULL (Iris). Died peacefully at St Mary's Hospital on January 21, 1999.
aged 89 To a dear Mum and grandmother, sadly missed Love from Chris, Darrell, Debbie and Stephen xxx TURNBULL (Iris). Passed away. January 31, at St Mary's Hospital Always in our thoughts All our love, Neil, Garry, Chris. Jan and Penny TURNBULL (lets). In loving memo- ry of our dear Nan.
who died, January 31 From Kevin, Tracey. Darren, Naomi. Stephen and Lorraine TURNBULL (Iris). Nan. I'll miss our chats and cups of tea by the fire but most of all I'll miss you Sleep well Love, Stephen WAREHAM, Winifred (Minnie).
Of Ward House Nursing Home. Ventnor (formerly of Cross Lane. Newport) Peacefully on Thursday. January 28. aged 95 years The family would like to thank Matron and Staff at Ward House for their care WARNE, Wallace (Jack).
Beloved husband of Agnes. died peacefully in Shackleton House. on Thursday, January 28. 1999 WARNS, Wallace (Jack). Died peacefully on January 28.
1999 He was the best Dad. Love, Will. Jan WARNE (Wallis). Will always remember the good times we had together Love. Lill.
Ron Congratulations ADAMS (Amber Leigh). Born January 5 1999, welcome home little one, many thanks to St. Marys Baby ICU, wet done Mia and Scott love from Mum and Andy. ATTRILL. Trevor, Sarah and Kathryn are thrilled to announce the birth of James.
January 25, thanks to communi- ty midwives and especially Jane and Liz. BRADLEY FULLER. On January 31 to Jason and Tracy a daughter, 51b 14oz. Congratulations Dad and June. DUFF (Paul and Sarah).
Are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful baby girl Shannon Kirsten, born on Wednesday, January 27. Thank you to all the Staff at the Maternity and Labour Ward for your help and support. DUFF (Paul and Sarah). Congratulations on the birth of your baby daughter Shannon, love to you all, Mum (Ann) and Martin xx. DUNSTAN (Karen and Paul).
Thank you for a lovely grand-daughter, Hollie Elizabeth, 91b5oz, born on Wednesday, January 27, 1999. All our ove, Mum and Dad. FULLER (Bradley). Congratulations Tracy and Jason on the birth of your lovely baby girl on January 31. With love, Mum, Rob, Nan, Gramps, Paul, Karen, Caelan, Zara.
HOLLIS GODDARD and Daniel). Thank you for our beauti- ful grandson and nephew Jayden Paul David, born February 1. Love. Mum, Dad, Wayne, Becky, Lauren and Daniel. HUGHES (Darren and Karon).
Are delighted to announce the birth of their son Toby Kenneth Rowland on January 27, 71b.130z. Thanks to all maternity staff, Mr. Ridley and Dr. Sherpa. HUGHES (Darren and Karen).
Congratulations on the birth of your son and my grandson Toby Kenneth Rowland, born January 27, at St. Marys Hospital. Lots of love, Mum, Steve, Wendy and Liam xxx. HUGHES, Darren and Karon Ines Shipsey). Congratulations on the birth of your son Toby, January 27, love, Dad, Freda and both Nan's.
HUGHES (Darren and Karen). Thank you for our beautiful nephew Toby. All the best for a happy future. from Aby, Phil, Beck and Bob. HURD COWRY (Lisa and Stephen).
Congratulations on the birth of Rhys Stephen, February 1. Love from all your family. MACARTHUR. Jane and Andy are proud to announce the birth of their son, Drew Cameron, on January 27. MOREY (David and Emma).
Congratulations on the sate arrival of Connor David, January 30 1999. 81b 15oz with love and best wishes, Ali. Paul and Harrison, Tracey, Steve, Richard and Stacie SARTINI, Ian and Mandy (nee Barrett). Are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Hannah Louise, 8lb 7oz on January 30, 1999. Thank you to staff at the maternity unit and all well SARTINI.
Thank you Mandy and Ian or our first grandchild Hannah Louise. ove, Mum and Dad. SHEPHARD, Kevin and Sara (nee fare). Are proud to announce the fe arrival of George William, on ebruary 1, 1999, weighing 6Ib14oz. A uch wanted brother for Kitty.
Our heart- en thanks to Miss Yoong, Claire, Claire nd Jayne, for their help and support roughout pregnancy and birth. WALDEN (Heather). Congratulations on achieving your staff nurse qualification. We are so proud of you Good luck, good health and happiness always. Love.
Mum. Dad, Bonnie and Mac Marc Clair (centre) with Paul Hirst and Charlotte Brown who cut off his locks. CAMP HILL prisoner Marc Clair had a close shave when it came to supporting the restoration of Bern- bridge's first motorised lifeboat. After previously having a brush with the law, community worker Marc, 48, had no qualms when it came to having a brush with Riverside Academy students Charlotte Brown and Paul Hirst, both working to level three NVQs in hairdressing. as they wielded scissors and razors.
So dedicated is he to the restoration project that he some- times works every day of the week in the workshops of Classic Boat Museum. The £150 he raised was a real snip, but hardly scratched the surface of the multi-thousand pound mission to bring the 1922 Langham back to its former glory. Joy Grant, a friend of the museum, said that other people con- nected with the museum should be inspired by Marc's willing- ness to lose two years of hair growth. "Marc is a brilliant worker, he's sometimes down here seven days a week and we very much rely on him in our quest to get the Langham restored in time for the millennium." she said. Marc, due for release in May after a four-year sentence for drug-related matters, used to work in Portsmouth dockyards.
The Langham is being restored at the Classic Boat Museum through subscription, sponsorship and with money raised through appearances of Bembridge's Queen Victoria, which it also restored at a cost of £30,000. Engagements OBITUARIES Mr George Abrook ENGLAND COTTON. Val and Bob England are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Karen to Matt Congratulations, love and best wishes Mum, Dad, Ashley and Tayla. Forthcoming Marriages 4th Birthdays to our little superstar, lots of love, hugs DANIELLE (Elliott). Happy 4th birth- nd kisses from Mummy and Daddy xxx MOSS-JACKSON (Mr A Mrs).
Wish their daughter Joanna Debra and Mr Stuart Simmonds every happiness and blessing on their marnage at Holy Cross, Binstead on Saturday February 6 at 2.30pm. All our fondest love Mum and Dad xxx. 13th Birthdays Golden Weddings Sir Max Aitken, which was the start of a long- George Abrook JACOBS (Les and Molly). Congratulations from Bob, Jan, Jenny and Ema JACOBS (Molly and Les). Congratulations from Pam and Tom COBURN (Roz).
Happy 13th birth- ay, love always, Mum. Dad, Tony. COBURN (Rosalind). How can you "13' already Roz? Happy birthday, ave a great day. All our love.
Nan, randad and all the family xxx. KINGSTON. Congratulations Mark, appy 13th birthday for Febraury 11. ove, Nan, Grandad PRITCHARD (Andrew). Happy 13th birthday to a very special teenager.
ith love, Mum and Bob 10th Birthdays Deatlis ACioiOwiedgMentS MUNDELL (Debbie). ongratulations you made it, Newport CO Debs 16, your in a league of you Good luck. Mum. John, Hannah, Hairy Doml 18th Birthdays Birthday Memoriams BAILEY R.J (Bill). The family would like to thank everyone for their messages of sympathy and donations of t65 and to the RNLI Yarmouth Lifeboat crew for scat- tering the Ashes as was Bolts request BLOW (Christine), The family would like to thank all Mum's friends for their cards and flowers at this sad time.
also for all the kindness shown to all the family CLISSOLD (Bill). Joan would like to thank family and friends for their flowers and Support at this sad time, also thank- ing all staff at Fairhaven for their kindness DOWNER, Robert (Bob). Joan and family would like to thank everyone for kind messages and numerous cards of sympathy. flowers and donations. follow- ing our sad loss.
Our grateful thanks to Canon Buckett and William Hari for all their help and kindness. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgment DYE (Ron). His family would like to thank the Nursing Staff at the Royal South Hants and St Mary's. particularly Kingston Ward. also his Macmillan Nurse, Dee.
Thanks to all the Staff at the Adelaide for his five star treatment. to two very special people Penny and Sally our grateful thanks for their loving care and friendship over a long period DANCE (Leslie). Linda and Robert wish to thank everyone for their support and messages of sympathy at this sad time. Great comfort was taken from the large number of friends and family attending the funeral All donations sent in aid of Cancer Research Campaign HEWITT (Jim). A big thank you to all Jim's friends who joined us in his farewell on the last train Tom and Elsie Reay LANE.
All the family would like to thank everyone for their kindness. cards and flowers following the very sad loss of our dear mother Also thanks to Or Finch and especially Dr. Boll for his care and kindness he gave Mum over the years. We would also like to thank Mr Willmott for the funeral arrangements Would everyone please accept this as our personal thank you from all of us LEVICK (Andy). Richard wishes to thank family and friends for their support and words of sympathy, flowers and donations.
Special thanks to the staff of St Marys CU who took such loving care (Florence). June would like to thank relatives and friends for their support, letters and cards Thanks also to Dr's McLean. Isaac. Moore and all staff at Kite Hill Nursing Home for their care and kindness to her mother. also Canon Brown fora lovely service and Mr.
Leather for his kind attention WHITLOCK (Sid). The family would like to thank Dr. Stone and staff of Medical Centre, Shanklin, Sue Roden home carer and staff of William Hall for assistance and help to Sid A GURNARD man who worked for the Aitken family since the late 1950s has died, aged 86. George Abrook, who looked after the Max Aitken museum in Cowes High Street, was found dead in his Woodvale Road home on Saturday. Born in Cowes, Mr Abrook was educated in the town before working on barges, delivering coal and co*ke and during the war supplies and ammunition around the Solent.
He won many awards as a helmsman, and over the years was associated with the late Uffa Fox and many notable yachtsmen. Following the war he worked in Lallow's boatyard and was a rigger and crewmember on various yachts, including working for Lord Hardwick and Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Longmore. In 1958 he rigged the yacht Drumbeat for standing relationship with the Aitken family. From Then he worked on the family's yachts, taking part in races around the world including the Rhode Island to Bermuda race in the Drumbeat and the Sydney to Hobart race in Crusade. Since 1985 he had looked after the Aitken family holiday home, The Prospect, and the Max Aitken museum.
Mr Abrook was a life member of both East Cowes and Gurnard Sailing Clubs. His wife, Evelyn, died in 1994 and he is survived by his daughter, Brenda Sansford, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. His funeral will take place on Monday at the Island Crematorium, Whippingham, conducted by Rev Richard Emblin, and Sir Max Aitken's son, Lord Beaverbrook, will give an address. Mai John Ram THE FUNERAL of Sgt tank platoon in 1984 before Maj John Rann, the another tour of Northern Newport soldier who died Ireland. in a tragic diving accident off Cyprus, is to be held at St Thomas's Church, Newport, on Thesday.
Sgt Maj Rann, 37, was par- ticipating in an army-organ- ised dive on a wreck off Larnaca when he lost con- sciousness while searching for a flipper. A former sea scout and pupil of Cowes High School Sgt Maj Rann lived, for 17 years, with his parents in Horsebridge Hill, before join- ing the army. Sgt Maj Rann, who was also a keen mountaineer, joined the Parachute Regiment in 1979. He was later posted to the First Battalion Light Infantry, serving with a UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus. In 1982 he was posted to Northern Ireland and received the first of his three General Office Commanding Com- mendations.
He was posted to an anti- LACKMAN (Anthea). With love for the fourth, the first day of the rest of your life. Love, Mum. LACKMAN (Anthills). Happy 18th oneybee.
Lots of love for the future. hris, your toyboy xxx. FLETCHER (Holly). Happy 18th rthday, February 6. Loads of love, Paul.
KNIGHT (Wayne). February 5. ngratulations on your 18th, birthday. ood luck and happiness for the future ad, Mum, Lisa and Paul. KNIGHT (Wayne).
Congratulations your 18th. We wish you good luck. happiness for the future. With all love, Mum, Bill. KNIGHT (Wayne).
Hope you have a reat 18th. All our love Marie and Julie. OSMAN (Russell). February 5. ongratulations and best wishes on our 18 birthday, from all the family xxx.
STOCKER (Laura). Happy 18th rthday, February 5. Lots of love to a ery special adult, wishing you health nd happiness always. Mum, Dad, anew, Sue and Pete. STURGESS (Donna).
Happy 18th, February 5. Health. wealth and hap- piness always. Love you lots. Nanny and Chappo.
After this he served with a training team in Namibia then for a further two years in Northern Ireland. Three years ago he volun- teered to go to Oman where he became chief tactics adviser to the Sultan. Earlier in the year he was posted to Cyprus. After only two years of training Sgt Maj Rann became an advanced diver and was an instructor with Clifton Divers, Bristol, and Salalah Sub Aqua Club, in Oman. He is survived by his wife.
Maria, who lives in Keynsham, Bristol, and his two sons, Lee. 14, and Scott, 13. His mother, Audrey, still lives at Horsebridge Hill, and his father, Stanley, died last year. He is also survived by his brother, Paul, who works for a finance company in Chippen- ham. The funeral, with full mili- tary honours, is to be held at noon.
21st Birthdays Mrs Muriel Annie Wadham CHANDLER (Betty). ebruary 3 19913 A year has gone by but our love for you will never doe Love Maria, Andy Hayley, Ashley. Jonathan. Kacey. Nathan ROGERS (Dorothy Rose).
we remember February to more than all the other days We remember you it was your birthday and the memories become fonder and more cherished as the years go by Rob. Geoffrey Susan SILK (Alan John). Happy birthday February 5 Grandad Bob We all miss you so much Lots of love xxx SHUDDEN (Daphne). Mom and Nan you are always in our thoughts. especially on your birthday.
February 3 All our love Dave. Diane. Darren and John ARMIGER (Natasha). Happy 21st ay. We love you very much.
love, Jade and Jimmi xxx. ARMIGER (Natty). Have a wonder- birthday Nat. We love you loads, love er, Mum, Dad, Tiff xxx. ARMIGER (Natty).
Happy 21st Nat, ots of love, Luan, Stew. Robbie and xxx. Have a good one Dot. lots of Lilly xxx. ARMIGER (Natty).
Have a great ay Nat, love Char, Rich, Yasmin, hianne, Shannon and Kelsie xxx. CARROLL (Tammy). Happy 21st irthday February 7. All our love and appiness always. Mum, John, Keith, beniSe and Nanna.
JACOBS (Keith). Congratulations your 21st birthday, February 5 wish- ng you good health and happiness for he future. Love. Mum. Dad, Rachel.
ike and Sally xxx. MAWBY (Kristianne). February 8 ngratulations on this special day. hing you health, wealth and happi- always. Love, Mum, Dad, Gramps nd family WRIGHT.
Congratulations Ian on our ci 21st Love Mum xxx Mrs Wadham was a well- respected natural historian and a member of the IW Natural History Society. Her other great love was poetry and she possessed an Incredible memory for verse which never left her even during the last few years of her life when she lived at Kite Hill Nursing Home. She also possessed a special affinity with nature and was known for feeding red squir- rels by hand, a feat that once attracted the BBC to film her. Mrs Wadham leaves no direct family, having survived both her husband and two sis- ters. The funeral service took place at the IW Crematorium on Thesday.
THE WIDOW of a well- known Newport furniture store owner has died, aged 100. Muriel Annie Wadham, for- merly of Park Road, Wootton, died at nearby Kite Hill Nursing Home on Monday last week, following a short illness. Mrs Wadham was born in Ryde. She taught as a Sunday school teacher in her early years, as well as nursing her sick mother and looking after her younger sister. Mrs Wadham nursed her father until his death in 1952 and her mother until her death in the late 1960s.
She married her husband, furniture store owner Victor Wadham, in later years. Mr Edward George Healey CLARKE. Happy 30th birthday Tern February 8. Much love from Grandma Grandad Plucknee CLARKE (Terri). Wishing you a hap- 30th birthday, February 8.
Be happy is of love, Mum and Paul xxx. CLARKE (Terri). Bet you never ught you'd be this Happy 30th lrthday, with love, Jo and Sam. 30th Birthdays EDWARDS. Wally would like to thank family.
friends and colleagues from Southern Vectis for gifts, cards and let- ters he received on his last day as a bus driver, also many thanks to IW Radio, Meridian TV and the police for making this day so memorable GOLDRING. Mervyn, Debbie and children would like to thank all friends and pupils for the kind support given in Mervs illness Recovering at home now Also a sincere thank you to the casualty staff and all at Whippingham Ward, St Mary's Thank you SMITH (Olive and George). Wish to thank Coral and Paul, Audrey and Len Shanklin, 2 paramedics for their friendly efficient care, and all who helped mid-day. January 25, 1999 Lilian recovering WHITEHEAD (Norman). Would like to thank all the kind people and emergency services that came to my wife's rescue when she had a traffic accident.
on Thursday, January 21. and to all the kind people that have sent cards and presents They have all been very much appreciated DOWNER (Julia). Slipped peace- fully from this world to the next on January 27. at St Mary's Hospital A much loved grandmother and great- our hearts. grandmother, always in Julia, Wayne, Mark and Shaun xxx DOWNER, Julia (Nan).
We will always remember that infectious laugh. Love and fondest memories. James, Diana, Edward, Louise. Alyson. Barry and Gabrielle DYE, Ronald Victor (Ron).
Of Ryde, passed away peacefully at the Adelaide, Ryde, January 30. aged 77 years. Reunited with Mum love of his From his family, David. Chris, Chris, Stephen and Andrew. GARDNER (Paul Edward).
Aged 42 years, passed away early Tuesday February 2 at the hospice, after a long ill- ness. Dearly loved son, sadly missed by all Your days and nights of pain are gone, now rest in peace beloved son, may God enfold you in His love. till we meet again in Heaven from Dad. Frances. Ian, Graham and families Thanks to all the medical staff GARDNER (Paul).
Now at peace after a long illness, so brave to the end. They'll be no peace in heaven now you and Hendrix are toghether All our love Jim and Julie xxx GARDNER (Paul Edward). Passed away February 2. 1999, aged 42 I can't imagine what life is going to be like without you, you were so brave Heaven called a special son, I'll never forget you darling. All my love.
from your broken-hearted Mum xxxx GARDNER (Paul Edward). Passed away Tuesday. February 2. 1999. aged 42 A very talented, brave son and brother Your pain has lifted, now you can sit upon the clouds and paint to your hearts con tent.
When we look at the sky at night and see the stars shining bright we'll think of your smile, when we hear a guitar playing. we'll think of you. and all the many talents that you had You will always hold a very special place in our hearts and will be sad- ly missed. Goodnight, God bless love Mum, Brian, Linda. John and family xxxx Passed GARDNER (Paul Edward).
away, February 2, aged 42 Words can- I feel. not express how broken-hearted now after all you will be sadly missed. your suffering you may RIP All my love, Uncle Paul. brother Pete. God bless our love, Zoe.
Jodie and Ritchie xxx GARDNER (Paul). Now at peace after a brave and courageous fight Will be sadly missed by his brother Alan and Kate and Matt. GARDNER (Paul). A very dear forever and in brother who we will love our thoughts forgotten never Love always, Adrian and Heidi xx GARDNER (Paul). Take care of him Lord In your garden of rest He fought with such courage He was 'The Best' Goodnight Paul, God bless.
Not who was just a nephew. but a friend loved so very much From Auntie Pat and Uncle Mike xxx GARDNER (Paul). A brave uncle who put up a fight but now it's time to say Vicky. goodnight. Love, Christopher.
Elizabeth and Katie xxxx. GARDNER (Paul). Treasured and dear and spe- happy memories of a very cial friend. All the pain gone now brave man. Rest in peace, we will always love you, Mary and Geoff xxx GARDNER (Paul).
Gone far too ear- ly. a good mate. an inspiration to us all in getting the most out of life by refusing to give up. We thought you were invincible, you will be missed, Dodge and family GRIMMETT (Hilda). Dted peacefully, January 30 Service, St.
Peters Church, Chertsey, 2pm. Woking Crematorium. 3pm. Donations. Cancer Research (Evelyn Gladys).
Passed peacefully away. on Wednesday, January 27 Late of Little Mersley. Binstead. Cremation service was held on Thursday, February 4 HEALEY (Edward George). Aged 88.
passed away, January 29. 1999 After 64 years together, I miss you so much, till we meet again darling Always and forever in my thoughts. Goodnight and God bless Wonnie. HEALEY, Edward (Ted). Precious, loving.
gentle and kind, all of these images come to mind. Time to always listen, showing how you care Oh' Dad and Grandad, how we miss you When we speak, but youre not there. Sleep peacefully Dad, love you forever. Ray, Teresa, Debbie. Tracy, Chris, Tim and all your great-grandchildren.
HEALEY, Edward George (Ted). Died. St. Mary's Hospital. January 29 beloved father, Grandad and great- Grandad.
Will be sadly missed by Sheila, John, Jacqui, Sue. Nathan. Tamzyn, Elena, Pablo, Guti and Ivan HIGGINS Derek David (Del). Taken suddenly from us on February 1 with no time to say goodbye. you gave us great times and happy memories.
We will all miss you, now at peace. with much love Lynne, Fiona and Steve The funeral service will take place at the cre- matorium at 12 30pm on Wednesday February 10 All friends and colleagues welcome. flowers to Lloyd. Bridge Road, Cowes by 11 am. HUMBER (May).
Passed peacefully away on Monday, February 1, at St Marys Hospital. beloved wife of the late Ken Humber and mother of Brian. Glenys, Eric and Margaret and Grandmother of Anthea. Christopher, David and Peter. Service at St.
Thomas's Church, Newport at 2.30pm Monday. only, dona- February 8. Family flowers tions it desired to St. Thomas's Church JOHNSON (Peter). Died January 27, aged 66.
A loving husband. Dad and Grandad Life will never be the same without you. All my love forever. your broken hearted wife Mary. JOHNSON (Peter).
A loving Dad and Grandad loved and remembered always. We'll miss you. Karen. Alex, Mary-Ellen. Rohan and Kyle JOHNSON (Peter).
Goodnight father, goodbye too. These words we write We say to you. The times we shared Were the best, And now so peaceful You lay to rest. Sadly missed. You will be too God bless, We love you Forever in our thoughts, Maic and Lynn xxx Dear Dad.
JOHNSON (Peter). passed away on January 27 There was love you no time to say goodbye, bless Love. always. goodnight and God Allan and Debbie xxx JOHNSON (Peter). Our Grandad.
passed away 27. you will on January always be in our hearts. and greatly Jodie and missed. All our love, Heidi, Kayleigh xxx JOHNSON (Peter). To our special love you.
good- Grandad We will always night Grandad Grubs Love Shauny, Lauri-Lou and Neecey xxx Always there JOHNSON (Uncle PMe). for us Will be sadly missed, now at rest with our Mum. Dad and Stephen. Barbara, Tim, Mike. Jackie and children xxx KENT (Percy Alfred).
Died peace- fully, after a short illness, at St Marys Hospital. on January 30. 1999 Sadly missed by all the family LAINSON (Nester). Passed away peacefully at Earl Mountbatten Hospice on February 1. aged 52 years.
Much loved wife of Jeff and dear mother of Richard, Juliet and Stuart She will be sorely missed by all her family and many friends The funeral service will be held today. Friday February 5 at at St Mary's Church, Carisbrooke Donations it desired to Earl Mountbatten Hospice czo William Hall. Funeral Directors, Newchurch LANE (Ethel). Passed away peace- mother. sadly fully, January 27.
Loving missed. Love, son Ken and June memory of a LANE (Ethel). In loving wonderful Mum and Nan. You will always forgotten. be in our thoughts and never Love from your everloving daughter Margaret and grandson Darren long and happy LANE.
Mum, after a life, Jesus has called you to Heaven to be reunited with Dad. Always in my thoughts. your loving daughter Peggy xxxx. LANE (Nan). Always in our thoughts, forever in our dreams, gone but never forgotten.
Trudi and Tim and great-grandchildren Tyler and Leah xxx. LANE. Nan, you were always there. kind and thoughtful and sharing your time with me Forever in my thoughts Will miss you always. your loving grand- daughter Paula xxxx LOCKHART.
On January 23. suddenly at home near Winchester, Kenneth Victor, aged 75 years. formerly of Newport. Beloved husband of Marion. dear father of Alan.
Peter and Martin. loving step father of Margaret and John, and a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. The funeral has taken place. donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation or The Stroke Association c'o JNO Steel 8 Son, Chesil House. Winchester 5023 OHU MATTHEWS (Gladys Mabel).
Of Wootton. Peacefully in St Marys Hospital on February 1, aged 82 years A dearly loved wife, mother and grandmother, will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Cremation on Tuesday. February 9, at 1.30 pm Family flowers only please Donations if desired for Arthritis Care, c. FL.
Lloyd, Funeral Directors. Bridge Road, Cowes P031 7DT Breakdown of expenses ENIOR fire officers' travel- ing expenses totalling more han £1,000 a week have been ut under the microscope by a ory councillor. ClIr David Holmes ques- ioned how the Island's fire nd rescue service could run- a travel bill in a ear. He called for a full break- own of what the money was pent on, but, after being told hat some of the total was for he travelling expenses of offi- rs to get to fires, he said: Why is this authority paying or them to get to work I'm of paid to travel to work." Officers agreed to provide a etailed breakdown. In Memory ABROOK (George).
Of Gurnard. Died tragically on January 30, aged 86 years. A wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather who gave us so much Item and help over the years for which we are so thankful. Sleep In peace Dad, God bless, Brenda, Dave, Susan, John, Richard, Sandra, Louise and Craig. Service at the crematorium, Monday, February 8, at 12 noon.
Flowers or dona- tions for Earl Mountbatten Hospice may be sent to F.L. Uoyd, Funeral Directors, Bridge Road, Cowes, P031 7DT. ALLEN (Beryl). Passed away peacefully after a short Illness at St. Mary's Hospital, on January 29, aged 69.
Will be forever in our thoughts and sadly missed by her loving husband Jim, daughter Erica, son-in-law Ian and grandaughter Charlotte. ALLEN (Beryl). In loving memory of a dear sister who will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Goodnight and God bless. From, Ann and Bill ATKINSON (Pam).
In loving memo- ry of my dear wife who passed away on January 23 1999 Thank you for forty one years of happiness. I will think of you forever and all the wonderful memo- ries we share, also our lour legged' babes will miss you so much All our love Bill, Heidi, Crystal and Amber ELLMAN (Doris Edith). Taken so suddenly, January 29. Special and much loved Mum, forever in our hearts. Doreen, Barrie and David.
ELLMAN (Doris). Died suddenly January 29. aged 92 years. Much loved Mum, will be sadly missed. Always in our hearts and thoughts Your son and daughter-in-law an ar fami xx Raymond, Phyllis and ELLMAN (Doris).
Dearly loved Nan and great-Nan. Rest in peace Karen, Jerry, Graham. Wayne and Russell LOOMFIELD Jemima (Mimi). Peacefully passed away at Hotel Victoria on January 28, aged 80. Will be sadly missed by Mick, Ann, Christopher and Dawn.
Rest in peace LOOMFIELD (Mimi). January 28, aged 80 years. passed peacefully away at Hotel Victoria, Ryde. Beloved mother to Kath, gone but not forgotten, reunited with Dad. God bless Funeral at Crematorium.
February 5, 11.30am. LOOMFIELD (Mimi). A Nan who will be sadly missed God bless love. Geoff and Karen (Flossy). BOUDEWIJN (Mildred Edith).
On February 1 at home, aged 79 years, will be sadly missed Funeral service and cremation to take place on Wednesday February 10 at the IW Crematorium 2pm. All enquiries to Hamilton t. Marshall, IW-522772 BOUDEWUN. Nan, greatly loved and sadly missed. Lots of love from, Grandchildren Kathy, Tony, Paul, Anita and great-Grandchildren Dawn, Edward, Katy.
Kirstie and Chloe ROOK, Joan Mary (nee Sudden). Dearly loved wife of Gerald Brook, of Fareham, on January 26, aged 74 years. UDDEN. A dear Grandad. great- Grandad, you will be missed, love, Pauline, Andrew, Joshua, Alexander UDDEN (William).
Passed away, the weekend. Will be sadly missed and always In our thoughts, your daughter Pam and grandchildren xxx CASTLE (Muriel Kate). Aged 100 years. Died peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital on January 28.
Dearly loved wife of the late Edgar Castle. Much loved by family and friends COOPER (Connie). Passed away peacefully. at Ward House, Ventnor, aged 83 Dear sister of Dulcie and Maisie. Loving auntie to nieces and nephews.
Sleep in peace. Cremation, 1.30pm, 8. COX (George Peter) of Gurnard. Peacefully in hospital on February 2, aged 94 years. A dearly loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great great-grandfather CROUCH (Jean).
Passed away peacefully on February 1, aged 88. Much loved by son, Nigel and Grandchildren Dru, Pete and Rosie your presence and sense of humour will be greatly missed. Service at Crematorium, Tuesday, February 9, 3 30pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to P.D.S.A F.L. Uoyd Funeral Directors, Cowes DOWNER, Julia Catherine (Cath).
Of Cowes Road, Newport Peacefully in St. Marys Hospital on January 27, aged 97 years. Widow of Arthur, a much loved mother, grand- mother, great-grandmother and great- great-grandmother Our love, Kathy, Mavis, Jim, Keith and Brian. The funeral has taken place but donations if desired to Macmillan Nurses (IW) F.L. Uoyd, Funeral Directors, Bridge Road.
Cowes. P031 7DT Thanks ATTRILL (Beryl). February 7 1998 Fond memories of our special friend Ben and Daphne ARNES MM. Remembering my dearest husband, who passed away. February 4 1996 Forever in my thoughts, your ever loving wife Eve xxx BARNES (Bill).
Remembering a dear Dad. who passed away. February 4. 1996 Love. Elaine xxx NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS NOTICES OF BIRTHS, DEATHS.
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R. J. WESTMORE FUNERAL DIRECTORS BLACKWATER NEWPORT Prompt, friendly and personal attention Chapel of Rest Tel. 1W 522104, night 1W 721204 NAFD Member ISLAND MASONRY for advice and a written quote please call Free Phone 0800 592068 24 hours WEAVER BROS LTD FAMILY FUNERAL DIRECTORS Bembridge Terry Weaver offers a prompt, caring, personal service 24 hours a day Tab 872598 (day or night) A LAKE man, who as a wartime fireman tackled blazes on the Island and the mainland, died aged 88 at St s-Hospital last Friday after a long illness. and George Healey, of New Road, was born in Sandown and educated in Brading, He worked for 45 years as a plumber for Mackett and Blackburn and also spent time as a longshoreman and was one of the first uniformed doormen at the new Sandown Pavilion in the 1930s.
Mr Healey, known as Ted. was also a retained firemen for 34 years, reaching the rank of leading fireman. It was in this capaci- ty that he was involved in putting out fires arising from air raids on Cowes and Portsmouth. Using materials salvaged from Portsmouth raids, he also refit- ted Yaverland Manor as one of his largest jobs as a plumber. Mr Healey leaves his wife, Winifred the couple had been married 64 years a son and daughter, four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held today (Friday) at the 1W Crematorium, with the IW Fire and Rescue Service expected to be represented..
