Here are the death announcements carried in the Gazette this week.

BLAY, Bill. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a long illness bravely borne on 5th March, aged 88 years. Devoted husband to Barb, Best father ever to Terrence, Toni & Julie, A good grandfather to many. Funeral service to be held at Basingstoke Crematorium on Thursday 26th March at 3.30pm. Donations if desired are to Palliative Care Services 4645 maybe sent C/o Ash Brook Funeral Directors, Mulfords Hill, Tadley RG26 3JE.

CORNFORD, Janet (née Maynard) (née Watts). Passed away peacefully at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital on 7th March 2020 aged 75 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family, friends and Pixie her cat. Funeral service to be held at Basingstoke Crematorium on Thursday 26th March 2020 at 10:15am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Cats Protection Newbury c/o Jonathan Williams Independent Funeral Directors Ltd 35-41 Essex Road, Basingstoke, Hants, RG21 7TB Tel: 01256 817603.

FIDGETT, Winifred Freda (Win). Passed away on Saturday 7th March 2020, aged 99 years. Reunited with her beloved husband Frederick. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Basingstoke Crematorium on Monday 30th March at 11:45 am. Donations, if desired, to St. Michael’s Hospice c/o Spencer & Peyton Family-Run Funeral Directors. Tel: 01256 323165.

HOBBS, Patricia Joan. Pat passed away peacefully on 9th March aged 79 years. A loving wonderful mum to Karen & Sue, mother in law to Steven & Paul, amazing nan to Edward, Rachel, Rich, Chris, Leanne & Katie, great grandmother to Ellen, Beth and Henry, also a very good friend to so many. Pat will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Everyone is welcome to join the family for a service of celebration of Pat’s life on Friday 27th March at Basingstoke Crematorium 3.30pm. Family flowers only please donations if desired in memory of Pat to St Michaels Hospice. Alternatively donations may be sent c/o Ash Brook Independent Funeral Directors. Mulfords Hill.Tadley. RG26 3JE.

HUDSON, Jean. Passed away on Monday 9th March 2020, aged 84 years. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Basingstoke Crematorium on Thursday 26th March at 11 am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St Michael’s Hospice c/o Spencer & Peyton Family-Run Funeral Directors. Tel: 01256 323165.

MACARTHY, William David “Bill”. Passed away on the 26th February 2020 aged 91 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held at Basingstoke Crematorium on Wednesday 15th April at 2:45 pm. No dress code. Family flowers only. Donations if desired can be made to The Royal Voluntary Service.

MARMENT, Laurence (Jim). Passed away peacefully on Saturday 7th March 2020, aged 84 years. Sadly missed by his wife June, son Andrew and grandchildren Daisy and Ruby. Funeral service to take place at Basingstoke Crematorium on Tuesday 24th March at 2 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Parkinson’s UK c/o Spencer & Peyton Family-Run Funeral Directors. Tel: 01256 323165.

RUSSEN, Dorothy (Doff). Sadly passed away on the 4th of March 2020 aged 96. Will be missed by daughters Anne, Jill and all the family. Funeral to take place at 2pm on Monday 23rd March 2020 at Basingstoke Crematorium. Doff requested please wear some colour. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Basingstoke Hospital, Overton Unit c/o Debbie Collins Independent Funeral Director, 44 Folly Farm, Kingsclere Road, Basingstoke, RG26 5GJ (01256 333200).

SIMPSON, Gladys Elizabeth (of Hook). Passed away on Friday 13th March 2020, aged 94 years. Sadly missed by her family, friends and her beloved dog Lulu. Funeral service to take place at Basingstoke Crematorium on Friday 27th March at 11.00 am. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK c/o Spencer & Peyton Family-Run Funeral Directors. Tel: 01256 323165.

Mother's Day In Memoriam

Sheila Loomes & Win Painting. Remembering two wonderful mums, mother in laws and grandmothers on mothers day - missing you both every day. Love from Christine, Darren, Sam and all your grandchildren x x

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SMITH, Jayne Our Mum, missing you on Mothers Day. Always on our minds and forever in our hearts. Gary, Carla, Carmen. xxx

In Memoriam

BARTON, Molly 18/09/1931-20/03/2012 You are always in our thoughts, Miss you always, With all our love from Ron, Alan, Colin, and families. XX

BOND, Glyn Hugh 14.2.1938 - 24.3.1998 Remembered with love and happiness always. Love from Ro, Susie, Nick and family.

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LE DAIN John Died 20.3.1965 In loving memory of our dear Brother and Uncle, who remains in our hearts and thoughts forever. Pat, Roy, Doreen and families x