Births, marriages and deaths: June 24, 2025
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MISS A. E. FULLER AND MR B. S. MCCALLUMThe engagement is announced between Alicia, daughter of His Honour Judge Jonathan Fuller KC, and the late Karon Fuller of White Cross, Wiltshire, and Blair, younger son of Mrs Jackie McCallum and the late Stewart McCallum of Aston Upthorpe, Oxfordshire.
FREEMAN Arthur died on 30th May 2025, aged 86. Scholar, poet and bookseller.
GILL Lady Catherine, peacefully on 17th June 2025 at Glencairn Care Home. Kate (née Fox), aged 81, much-loved and loving mother to Brian, Francis, James, Michael, Annie and Tony, and devoted Granny of 21 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements as follows: on Thursday 26th June, reception of remains and vigil at 6pm at St Columba's Catholic Church, 9 Upper Gray Street, Edinburgh EH9 1SN. On Friday 27th June, Requiem Mass at 10.30am at St Columba's, followed by burial at 1.30pm in St Conval's Cemetery, Glasgow Road, Barrhead, Glasgow G78 1TH. All are warmly invited to all and any of these events. Family flowers only please; a collection will be taken in aid of Dementia UK.
MACDONALD Roderick 'Roddy' Baird. The funeral service for Roddy will take place on Tuesday 1st July 2025 at 11am at the church of St Etheldreda, Guilsborough followed by interment at Guilsborough Cemetery. By request, family flowers only. Donations if desired may be made in support of Air Ambulances UK, by going to kmfunerals.co.uk/funeral-details/?tribute=roderickbairdmacdonald Inquiries to Kevin Matthews Funeral Service at 01604 792284.
REW It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Harry Bruce Rew on 7th June 2025, aged 84. Beloved husband to Diana and father of Amanda, Jonathan, Kate, Ben, Oscar and Jason. The funeral will take place at 1pm on 2nd July at St Thomas's Church, Winchelsea. Donations in lieu of flowers to benefit the RNLI, c/o Ellis Bros (Funeral Services), 3 Ferry Road, Rye, TN31 7DJ.
SMART Neil James died peacefully on 6th June 2025, aged 50. Much-loved husband, father, son, brother and friend. A prominent surgeon, academic and mentor to the global community of colorectal surgery. He will be missed by many. A private funeral will be held on 27th June. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Ileostomy Association (iasupport.org) or Hospiscare (hospiscare.co.uk).
STACPOOLE Pat died peacefully in his sleep at home on 18th June 2025, aged 94. Loving husband of Sue and wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather. The funeral will be held at 11.30am on Friday 11th July at St Mary's, Market Lavington.
WINSHIP Edward Andrew Neil died on 30th May 2025, aged 84. A funeral service will be held at All Saints Church, Waldringfield, Woodbridge, IP12 4PY on 14th July at 2pm. Please contact Fairlie for further details: 07970 052472.
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