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PILCHER  MICHAEL  No words can describe
the grief and the hurt,
now living in peace
with God at his side.  Always in
our thoughts.  Love Derek, Lyn, Katie,
Ryan and Paul. 
X X X 

HOBBS RAYMOND (RAY) Passed away after a long illness on
January 24th, 2008, aged 71 years. We miss you more than anyone knows, as each year will pass the emptiness will grow. The tears in our eyes we can wipe away, but the ache in our hearts will always stay. Your broken hearted wife Sheila. X X ----------------- RAY Deep in our hearts you will always stay. Loved and remembered every day.  Will be sadly missed by step-daughter Ann and husband Ian, grandchildren Suzanne, Ian, Matthew and Luke. X X ------------------ RAY Peacefully sleeping, free from pain,
we would not wake you to suffer again. Rest in Peace. Step-son Alan, Tracy, and grandchildren Natasha, Vicky, Emma, Alex,
great-grandchildren Dylan and Caden. X X ----------------- RAY Those we love don't go away,
they walk beside us every day. Rest in Peace. Step-son Lawrence and Karina. X X -------------------- Funeral Service to be held on Tuesday, February 12th, 2008, 10 a.m. at
St Mary's Church,
St Mary's Street,
followed by Burial at Hollybrook Cemetery. Flowers to
R.Hallum & Son,
126, St Mary Street,
Southampton.
Tel 023 8022 3494 

KNIGHT PHYLLIS DOROTHY QUINTON Passed away peacefully on  January 24th, 2008.  In loving memory of Mum. Goodnight. God Bless. Gordon and Louise. XX ---------- Goodnight Nan. Love from Kayleigh. X --------- Funeral Service on February 8th, 2008,  at 12.20 p.m.  at Southampton Crematorium,  East Chapel. Family flowers. Donations, if desired to Countess Mountbatten  may be sent c/o R. C. Payne and Son, Bitterne Rd East, Bitterne, Southampton. Tel 023 8044 9111 

CARPENTER REGINALD JOHN CROSSWELL On January 28th 2008, peacefully in Winchester Hospital, aged 89 years. Reunited with
George and Tom.  Dearly loved and
sadly missed by his wife Olive,
son Jack and his
wife Pat,
daughter Margaret and her husband Patrick,
grandchildren, great grandson Josh
and all the family.  ---------- Funeral Service at Portchester Crematorium,
South Chapel
on Tuesday,
February 5th, 2008
at 12 Noon.  Family flowers only.
Donations if desired for the
Wessex Cancer Trust may be sent c/o  Nigel Chamberlain
& Partners,
The Gate House,
Victoria Road,
Bishop’s Waltham,
SO32 1DJ.  

CLIFFT BRIAN Brother and Uncle. Always ready for a laugh, will be sadly missed. Love June, Gerry, Yvonne, Wayne, Natalie and baby Ashley. 

GIBSON  GEORGE  ERNEST  Passed away peacefully on
January 27th, 2008 aged 92. You were so brave and fought
so hard to stay with us.
Reunited with your ever loving Wife, Doris.  DAD  Thank you for being a wonderful Dad.
We've got so many treasured memories
of the special times we shared together,
chatting and laughing about old times.
We are so proud to have had a Dad like you.
We loved you so much and will miss you
every day. Goodnight, sweet dreams.
Carol X X X and Mark. X X X  To a special Father-in-law and racing partner.
I'll miss our Saturday get-togethers,
picking our winners. You'll be missed.
Rest in peace. Mark. X X X  To a very special Grandad.
Thank you for supporting me.
You were one in a million. I will always
remember your strong determination.
Miss you lots. Goodnight, love Chris. X 
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To a dearly loved Dad who fought so hard to
stay with us. Thank you for your strength and
determination. Missing you more than words can
say. You were a wonderful and caring Dad.
Life will never be the same without you.
Deep in our hearts you will always stay,
loved and remembered every day.
Night night, God Bless.
All our love forever and always,
Lynn X X and Dave. X X  Our most precious Dad, Grandad and
Great Grandad. So brave and dignified.
It's too painful to say goodbye.
Our hearts are broken. We loved you so much.
Night night, God Bless. See you tomorrow,
Mary, John, Teresa, Michael and little Maia.
X X X x x 
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The Funeral Service will take place
on Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
at Southampton Crematorium,
East Chapel at 11.00 a.m. Flowers to
J. Lawrence & Sons (Undertakers) Ltd,
17 St Denys Road, Portswood, Southampton. 

PARKINSON JEAN Aged 76. Passed away peacefully on  January 13th 2008 after a short illness. Much loved Mum to Julie, Susan and John. Greatly missed Grandma to  Kevin, Robert, Jo, Nicola, Richard,  Chloe and Jodie. Forever in our thoughts with love. X X X ---------- Funeral to take place on Tuesday  February 5th at 1.00 p.m. Peartree Church. Followed by burial at  St, Mary's Extra. Family flowers  only please, but if desired, donations to  Countess Mountbatten House c/o Co-operative Funeral Care. 461, Butts Road  Sholing. Southampton. SO19 1BZ Tel. (023) 8044 8322 

HUGHES ALBERT CHARLES (FORMER HEDGE END TOWN COUNCILLOR) On
January 27th, 2008,
aged 73. Will be sadly missed by his loving wife June and all his family
and friends. ---------- Funeral Service
on Monday
February 4th,
at 2.00 p.m.
St. Johns Church,
Hedge End,
followed by interment at Hedge End Cemetery.
No flowers please, donations for
Hedge End First Responders or R.S.P.B. may be sent to  F.C.Hughes
46 St. Johns Road,
Hedge End,
Southampton,
SO30 4AG. 

WARD PAMELA MAY 'PAM' Died January 22nd, 2008, aged 75. Wife of Andrew, Mother of Barbara, Carol and Simon. Funeral Service celebrating Pam's life on Friday, February 8th, 2008 at 1.30 p.m. St. Andrews Church, Hamble followed by Private Cremation. Family flowers only, donations by cheque to Countess Mountbatten Hospice or Albany Lodge (Macmillan) Hotel c/o F.C.Hughes Funeral Directors, 46 St. Johns Road, Hedge End, SO30 4AG. 

ECKTON IAN Passed away suddenly at home on
January 21st, 2008,
aged 49 years. Sadly missed and loved by his dad Ron, his sisters Tina, Pat and Janice and brother Stuart. You are forever in
our hearts. -------- Funeral Service on
Friday February 8th
at 11.15 a.m.
West Chapel,
Southampton Crematorium. Flowers and enquiries to Dignity
Funeral Services
13/15 Warren Avenue,
Southampton.
SO16 6AS Tel. 023 8077 6625