Family Announcements, births, marriages, deaths, obituaries and in memoriam from Romsey

ANSTEY The family of the late Mrs Ellen Anstey, would like to thank all who attended mum's funeral and sent messages of sympathy and donations during their recent sad loss. Please accept this as a personal thank you. From Malcolm, Mary and family.

ABBOTT Peter Michael Passed away peacefully in his sleep, at home, on Easter Saturday, April 19th, after much suffering. Will be sadly missed by his grieving wife Rita. Funeral service at St. John's Church, North Baddesley, on Tuesday, April 29th, at 12 noon, followed by cremation. Family flowers only, donations if desired to "The Wessex Cancer Trust" c/o A. H. Cheater, Funeral Directors, Romsey. "A life that touched the hearts of others, lives on forever". Sandra, Steve and grandchildren James, Sarah and Jessica.

McKENNER Edith Beatrice (Fielder) Aged 87 years, late of Braishfield, passed peacefully away on April 20th, 2003. Sadly missed by all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service at All Saints' Church, Braishfield, on Monday, April 28th, at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only, but donations to "Cancer Research U.K." may be sent to A. H. Cheater, Funeral Directors, Romsey.

NESTOR. Thelma Passed away peacefully in Romsey Hospital, on Sunday, April 20th, 2003. Much loved wife of Maurice, mother of Judy and Sylvia, mother-in-law of Tim, grandmother of Josh and Jeremy. A very special person who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to be held at Southampton Crematorium, West Chapel, on Wednesday, April 30th, at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to "League of Friends - Romsey Hospital" c/o A. H. Cheater, Funeral Directors, Romsey.

ANNING Betty 11.09.30 - 17.04.03 Betty passed away after a very long and brave fight against ill-health. Supported and loved all the way by her devoted husband John, Kirsty, Karen and Gerry, her daughters and son-in-law, and her much loved grandsons Duncan and Alexander. With special thanks to all the doctors and staff of Whiteparish Surgery who have enabled her to enjoy the last few months of her life at home. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Lockerley, today, Friday, April 25th, at 10.30 am. All who knew Betty are welcome to attend. Family flowers only, but donations, at Betty's request, if so desired, to "Whiteparish Surgery" c/o A. H. Cheater, Funeral Directors, Romsey.