IN MEMORIAM: All death notices in the Basingstoke Gazette this month

DENNIS COOK, LOH

Passed away peacefully on 18 December 2020 after living a long and happy life. Much loved Husband of the late Joan, loving, cherished Father of Brian and Gillian, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Uncle. Dennis will be very sadly missed by all his family and many friends. The funeral service will be held at Basingstoke Crematorium on Monday 11th January 2021 at 11.00am. Please note, attendance at this funeral service will be restricted to 30 people. This service will be streamed for those that cannot attend, please contact the family for access. Family flowers only and, if desired, donations can be made to GOSH (Great Ormond Street Hospital) Children’s Charity at www.funeralcare.co.uk/tributes-and-donations

KING Sidney

Passed away peacefully in Basingstoke Hospital on Christmas Day, aged 94. Sid will be missed by his loving wife Phyllis, son’s Stephen and Darren, daughters-in-law Gill and Jenny, granddaughters Suzanne and Louise and great-grandchildren Cory, Leah, Brendan, Kyle and Jack, and his many friends. Unfortunately, due to current COVID restrictions, funeral attendance is by invitation from family only. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Age UK c/o Spencer & Peyton Funeral Directors, Tel: 01256 323165 380 Worting Road, Basingstoke. RG22 5DZ.

MILLER Peter William

Passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospice (North Hampshire) on Sunday 27th December. Loving husband to Jennifer, father to Helen and Andrew. Son in law Bob and daughter in law Helen. Grandchildren Chloé, Natascha, Oliver, Charlie, Lottie and George. Will be greatly missed by all family and friends, unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions the funeral will be direct family members only. We hope to celebrate Peter’s life with all friends and family at a later date. Donations, if desired, to St. Michael’s Hospice (North Hampshire) c/o Spencer & Peyton Funeral Directors, Tel: 01256 323165 380 Worting Road, Basingstoke. RG22 5DZ.

NASH Roy David

Passed Peacefully on 14th December 2020. A dear husband, father and grandfather. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Due to Covid-19 restrictions a private funeral will take place. All enquiries to Miles And Daughters Tadley Tel:01182144860

DAVIES Walter

On 21st December in a care home in Alton aged 89 years. Much loved father of Janet and Peter. Formerly of Selborne and Old Basing. Private Funeral. Donations for Macmillan Cancer Support may be made on line via Memory Giving or c/o Kemp & Stevens, 93 High Street, Alton, GU34 1LG

MILLER Michael Geoffrey

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on 26th December 2020

A Loving Husband to Jenny, Dad to Michele and Sarah (deceased 2017) Granddad to Jade, Kye and Zoe, Great Granddad to Milly, Olivia, Charlie & Chloe, Father in law to Steve. He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. Service to be held at Basingstoke Crematorium Monday 18th January 2021 at 11.00 a.m. Unfortunately due to current COVID restrictions only family and immediate friends will be able to attend funeral. The family would like to thank the St Michael’s Hospice Community Nurses For the care given Family flowers only. Donations if desired can be made in Mike’s memory at www.funeralcare.co.uk/tributes-and-donations under Mike’s name or by cheque made payable to St. Michaels Hospice via A Monger Funeral Directors, The Old Forge, West End, Sherborne St. John, RG24 9LE

HANKIN Nina (Bunty)

Aged 92 of Long Sutton. Passed away in Alton on 16th December after a short illness. Loving sister, aunt and great aunt. There will be a private family funeral. Donations in her memory to Naomi House & Jacksplace may be made online via Memory Giving or sent c/o Kemp & Stevens, 93 High St, Alton, Hants, GU34 1LG

RELF Margaret

Passed away at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital on 18th December 2020 aged 87 years. Now reunited with her husband Robey, Margaret will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. A Funeral Service will take place at Basingstoke Crematorium. Unfortunately, due to current COVID restrictions, funeral attendance is by invitation from family only. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in favour of Naomi House & Jacksplace can be made online via www.tmfunerals.co.uk. All enquiries to L Titcombe And Family on 01256 476366

MACDONALD David

Passed away peacefully on 18th December 2020 aged 60 years. He will be very much missed by all his family and friends. The funeral service will be held at Basingstoke Crematorium on 14th January 2021. Donations, if desired, in favour of The National Kidney Federation, can be made online at www.tmfunerals.co.uk and click on the donate button. All enquiries to L Titcombe & Family on 01256 476366

AGER Robert Derek (Derek)

Passed away on Thursday 7th January 2021, aged 89 years. Derek will be sadly missed by his son Mark, daughter Helen, Arnaud and grandkids, sister Jenny, partner Barbara, family & friends. Now at rest with his late wife, Connie Ager. Funeral service at Basingstoke Crematorium on 25 January. Due to COVID restrictions, funeral attendance is by family invitation only. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to RAF Association c/o Spencer & Peyton Funeral Directors, Tel: 01256 323165 380 Worting Road, Basingstoke. RG22 5DZ.

HISCOCK Raymond (Razor)

On 26th December Raymond (Razor) passed away peacefully, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Jennifer, devoted dad to Cath, Ali, Jacquie, Jenny and Jo. Grandad and great grandad to Math, James, Ben, Ander, Kayleigh, Scott, Isabelle and Harrison. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Private funeral service on Monday 18th January. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, are for a memorial chair c/o R C Smallbone, Funeral Directors, 37 Pound Street, Newbury, RG14 6AE

FOWLER John William ‘Foxy’

Passed away peacefully on 27th December 2020 at Basingstoke Hospital aged 73 years. Foxy was a very special person and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. A celebration for the life of Foxy will be held at West Berkshire Crematorium on Thursday 21st January 2021 at 9.15am. With the current COVID restrictions, funeral attendance is by invitation from family only. There will be a live stream of the funeral, please contact Ash Brook or the family for details. Floral tributes welcome or donations, if desired to the RSPCA may be sent c/o Ash Brook The Funeral Directors, 412 Reading Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3BU Tel: 0118 982 1101

FREEMANTLE Dennis Norman

In loving memory of Dennis Norman Freemantle who sadly passed away on the 23rd December 2020 aged 93. Dennis was a much loved father, grandfather and great grandfather, he passed away due to age related heart failure at Southampton General Hospital. His funeral is to be held at St Andrew’s Church Dibden Purlieu on the 19th January 2021 at 1.30pm

GALLICHAN Julie (nèe Blunden)

Passed away unexpectedly at St. Thomas’ Care Home on 17th December 2020 aged 53 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral to be held at Basingstoke Crematorium Due to the virus pandemic only family and immediate friends will be able to attend the funeral. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Cafe Project, Basingstoke c/o Jonathan Williams Independent Funeral Directors Ltd 35-41 Essex Road, Basingstoke, Hants, RG21 7TB Tel: 01256 817603

EDWARDS Diana Mary

Passed away at home on 16th December, aged 74 years. Devoted Wife to John and Loving Dad to Daemon. Diana will be very sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Friday 15th January at 2pm in Basingstoke Crematorium. If desired donations to Cancer Research UK, may be sent c/o Ash Brook Funeral Directors, Mulfords Hill, Tadley, RG26 3JE

FELL Barbara

Passed away suddenly on 1st January 2021 Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends Due to the current restrictions a family funeral service will be held at Tadley United Reform Church on Thursday 21st January. Family flowers only donations in memory of Barbara to St Michaels Hospice may be sent c/o Tadley Funeralcare 48 Bishopswood Road Tadley Hampshire RG26 4HD Tel 0118 9814420

LYONS Phyllis

Passed away on 9th December 2020, aged 83 years. Phyllis will be greatly missed by her family and friends, Funeral service at St Thomas of Canterbury, Basingstoke on Tuesday 19th January at 13:30. Donations if desired to British Heart Foundation c/o Alexander & Dry, 1 Seal Road, Basingstoke, RG21 7NQ.

RAWLINGS Jennifer Ann (Jenny)

Passed away on Tuesday 29th December 2020, aged 78 years. Jenny will be sadly missed by her beloved husband Kenneth, daughters Emma and Julie, sons Michael, David and Andrew, family and friends. Funeral service at Basingstoke Crematorium. Unfortunately, due to current COVID restrictions, funeral attendance is by invitation from family only. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK c/o Spencer & Peyton Funeral Directors, 380 Worting Road, Basingstoke. RG22 5DZ. Tel: 01256 323165

ROBINSON Robert ‘Bob’

Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 5th January 2021 aged 68 years. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. God bless, my love. Due to the virus pandemic only family and immediate friends will be able to attend the funeral. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St. Michel’s Hospice c/o Jonathan Williams Independent Funeral Directors 35-41 Essex Road Basingstoke Hants RG21 7TB Tel: 01256 817603

TURVEY Margaret

Passed away on Thursday 7th January 2021, aged 86 years. Now reunited with her beloved husband Alan. Margaret will be sadly missed by her daughters Janet and Susan, son-in-law Colin, Steve, grandsons, family and friends. Unfortunately, due to current COVID restrictions, funeral attendance is family only. Flowers will be welcome c/o Spencer & Peyton Funeral Directors, 380 Worting Road, Basingstoke. RG22 5DZ. Tel: 01256 323165

WELLING Edward James (Jim)

Passed away on Friday 8th January 2021, aged 70 years. Retired Hairdresser and theatre performer. Jim will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Unfortunately, due to current COVID restrictions, funeral attendance is family and close friends only. Family flowers only. Donation, if desired, to BATS (Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society) c/o Spencer & Peyton Funeral Directors, Tel: 01256 323165 380 Worting Road, Basingstoke. RG22 5DZ

STAINER Donald Raymond

Passed away on Monday 4th January 2021, aged 92 years. Now reunited with his beloved wife Margaret Much loved father and grandfather. Funeral service at Basingstoke Crematorium. Unfortunately, due to current COVID restrictions, funeral attendance is by invitation from family only. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to R.A.O.B or Alzheimer’s Society c/o Spencer & Peyton Funeral Directors, 380 Worting Road, Basingstoke. RG22 5DZ. Tel: 01256 323165

WESTON Leslie John

Passed away on Sunday 3rd January 2021, aged 93 years. Les will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Connie, sons Paul, Terry and Tim, his 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandsons, along with other family and friends. Funeral service at Basingstoke Crematorium. Unfortunately, due to current COVID restrictions, funeral attendance is by invitation from family only. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to NHS Charities Together c/o Spencer & Peyton Funeral Directors, Tel: 01256 323165 380 Worting Road, Basingstoke. RG22 5DZ.

TAYLOR Margaret Rose (Madge)

Passed away on Wednesday 30th December 2020, after a long illness, aged 80 years. Madge will be greatly missed by her beloved husband Ed, sons Raymond and Michael, Donna and Kirstin, grandchildren Sasha, Jake, Matthew, Connor, Ellis and Thea, family and friends. Unfortunately, due to current COVID restrictions, funeral attendance is by invitation from family only. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St. Michael’s Hospice c/o Spencer & Peyton Funeral Directors, 380 Worting Road, Basingstoke. RG22 5DZ. Tel: 01256 323165

TREWHELLA Reginald John (John)

Passed away on Thursday 31st December 2020, aged 90 years.

John will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Ann, son David, daughter Claire, family and friends. Funeral service at Basingstoke Crematorium. Unfortunately, due to current COVID restrictions, funeral attendance is by invitation from family only. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Dementia UK c/o Spencer & Peyton Funeral Directors, 380 Worting Road, Basingstoke. RG22 Tel: 01256 323165

MORRIS Karthright Jerome

Known to his family, friends and colleagues as ‘JERRY’.  Passed away peacefully at home on Wed 6th January 2021, aged 85 years. A great teacher with a prestigious career in the NHS, Jerry was a lifelong member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and long-time Basingstoke resident who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He leaves behind his wife, Jean, his 4 children, Earl, John, David & Rachel, and 2 grandchildren, Shemaiah & Spencer. A funeral service will take place at Basingstoke Crematorium on Thursday 21st January 2021. Donations, if desired, in favour of The British Red Cross can be made online via www.tmfunerals.co.uk All enquiries to L Titcombe & Family on 01256 476366

STRATTON Ronald Keith (Ron)

Passed away on Tuesday 19th January 2021, aged 84, at Pemberley House Care home.

Ron is sadly missed by his loving wife Brenda. Funeral service at Basingstoke Crematorium on Thursday 4th February. Unfortunately, COVID restrictions apply. Enquiries c/o Spencer & Peyton Funeral Directors, 380 Worting Road, Basingstoke. RG22 5DZ

WATSON Henry

Passed away peacefully on Monday 11th January 2021, aged 93 years. Now reunited with his wife Cynthia. Will be dearly missed by his daughter Carole, sons Robert, Nigel and Graham, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. Funeral service at Basingstoke Crematorium. Unfortunately, due to current COVID restrictions, funeral attendance is by invitation from family only. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Salvation Army (https://henry-watson.muchloved.com) or c/o Spencer & Peyton Funeral Directors, Tel: 01256 323165 380 Worting Road, Basingstoke. RG22 5DZ.

ROBERTS Valerie Joan

Passed away on Friday 8th January 2021 at Basingstoke Hospital, aged 87 years.

Valerie will be sadly missed by her family and many friends, including those at Hillstead Court and East Oakley. A huge thank you to all the staff at Pemberley House for the care and compassion given to Valerie. Funeral service is at Basingstoke Crematorium. Unfortunately, due to current COVID restrictions, funeral attendance is by invitation only. Donations, if desired, to R N L I c/o Spencer & Peyton Funeral Directors, 380 Worting Road, Basingstoke. RG22 5DZ. Tel: 01256 323165

SMITH David John

Peacefully passed away on Saturday 16th January 2021, aged 94 years, at Marnel Lodge Care Home. Will be sorely missed by all his family and friends. Donations, if desired, to Dementia UK c/o Spencer & Peyton Funeral Directors, Tel: 01256 323165

STEPHEN Bruce

Sadly passed away Sunday 3rd January 2021 aged 64 years, after a short illness. A loving father to Aaron, Robert, Susan & Stuart. He will be greatly missed by all his friends and family. Service to be held at Basingstoke Crematorium Wednesday 27th January 2021. Unfortunately, due to current COVID restrictions, funeral attendance is by invitation from family only. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Stroke Association UK c/o Jonathan Williams Independent Funeral Directors Ltd 35-41 Essex Road Basingstoke Hants RG21 7TB Tel: 01256 817603

SCHLUTER Jean Alice (formerly of Old Basing)

Passed away peacefully, aged 92, at Westlands Care Home, Four Marks on 22nd December 2020. Now reunited with her loving husband Peter. Jean is sadly missed by all her family. Unfortunately, due to current COVID restrictions, funeral attendance is by invitation from family only. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimer’s Society c/o Spencer & Peyton Funeral Directors, Tel: 01256 323165 380 Worting Road, Basingstoke. RG22 5DZ.

TAYLOR Nigel John Alexander

Passed away on Saturday 2nd January 2021 aged 62 years. Nigel will be sadly missed by his beloved partner Tricia, family and friends. Unfortunately, due to current COVID restrictions, funeral attendance is by invitation from family only. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation c/o Spencer & Peyton Funeral Directors, Tel: 01256 323165 380 Worting Road, Basingstoke. RG22 5DZ

WALLER Doreen Rose

Passed away peacefully on Friday 1st January 2021, aged 87 years. Now reunited with her beloved husband Brian. Doreen will be greatly missed by her daughters Deborah and Andrea, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. Unfortunately, due to current COVID restrictions, funeral attendance is by invitation from family only. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Dementia UK c/o Spencer & Peyton Funeral Directors, Tel: 01256 323165 380 Worting Road, Basingstoke. RG22 5DZ.

ALLEN Joan

Passed away peacefully on Friday 15th January 2021, aged 95 years. Now reunited with her beloved husband Norman. Will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Funeral service at Basingstoke Crematorium. Unfortunately, due to current COVID restrictions, funeral attendance is by invitation from family only. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to RNLI c/o Spencer & Peyton Funeral Directors, Tel: 01256 323165 380 Worting Road, Basingstoke. RG22 5DZ

BRIGHT Dorothy Mary Evelyn

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 10th January 2021, aged 83 years. Will be dearly missed by her sons Stephen and Paul and all her family and friends. Funeral service at Basingstoke Crematorium. Unfortunately, due to current COVID restrictions, funeral attendance is by invitation from family only. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Dementia UK or c/o Spencer & Peyton Funeral Directors, Tel: 01256 323165 380 Worting Road, Basingstoke. RG22 5DZ.

GRAHAM Daphne

Passed away peacefully at home on the 8th of January 2021 aged 83 now reunited with her beloved Husband Reginald. Daphne a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother will be sadly missed by her family and friends. A funeral service will take place at Basingstoke crematorium, unfortunately due to Covid restrictions funeral attendance is by invitation only. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Stowells Funeral Service Downlands Court, Worting Road, Basingstoke RG21 8TS Telephone 01265 32128

HARKESS Patricia Ann

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 10th January 2021, aged 83 years. Loving wife of husband Kenneth, Mother to Carole, Kevin, Susan, Jacqueline, Kim and Colin. Much loved grandmother and great-grandmother who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Unfortunately, due to current COVID restrictions, funeral attendance is family only. Family flowers only. Donation, if desired, to the Stroke Association c/o Spencer & Peyton Funeral Directors, Tel: 01256 323165 380 Worting Road, Basingstoke. RG22 5DZ

BURN Jean

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 12 January, aged 96 years. Loving wife to the late Gibson, devoted mum to Ian and Alison, ‘Nanny Jean’ to Thomas, James and the great-grandchildren. Funeral to take place at 12 noon on Wednesday 27 January in Reading Crematorium; this is a private service and invitation only. All enquiries in the care of Ash Brook Funeral Directors, 28 Mulfords Hill, Tadley, RG26 3JE. 0118 982 111

BASON Eric Victor

Passed away on Monday 11th January 2021, aged 84 years, after a long illness so bravely borne. Will be dearly missed by his beloved wife Karol, sons Russ and Adrian, sister Hazel, brother-in-law Les, sister-in-law Valerie and friends. Funeral service at Basingstoke Crematorium. Unfortunately, due to current COVID restrictions, funeral attendance is by invitation from family only. Family flowers only messages c/o Spencer & Peyton Funeral Directors, Tel: 01256 323165 - 380 Worting Road, Basingstoke. RG22 5DZ

BONE Brenda

Sadly passed away on the 1st of January aged 88. Formerly of George Street. Will be missed by all of her friends and Family. Due to COVID a private Funeral will be held. No flowers please any donations if desired to Cancer Research.

CAPLIN Jeannette ‘Jenny’

Passed away on the 13th January 2021 aged 69 years She will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. The funeral service will be held at Basingstoke Crematorium on Wednesday 3rd February. Please note attendance of funeral services has been restricted. Please confirm with the family before attending. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, can be made by visiting www.funeral.co.uk/tribute-and-donations or alternatively by cheque made payable to Down Syndrome Research Foundation UK C/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 1 Buckland Parade, Buckland Avenue, Basingstoke, RG22 6JW

KIRSOPP Shirley

We regret to announce the death of Shirley Kirsopp on 4 December 2020, at Ashbourne Court Care Home, Andover. Wife of Ken Kirsopp, mother of Rosalyn Napper and Ann-Marie Stegeman, grandmother of Beth Napper, Daniel and Gemma Barnes, Great grandmother of Rupert and Grayson Perren-Barnes and Oliver Carter, step mother of Helen Tracey, Peter and Brian Kirsopp and families. Funeral to be held Friday 22 January, 2.30pm, St Michaels Church Basingstoke, followed by Basingstoke Crematorium at 3.30pm. Donations to St Martins in the Field

HIGGS William George (Bill)

Sadly passed away December 10th 2020 aged 87. Beloved husband to Lilly much loved father to Christopher and Paul, beloved Grandfather and great grandfather. Forever loved forever missed x