Category Archives: Funerals

Charlie Bullen 1941-2020

Posted on 29th September 2020 by

We held two services for Charlie Bullen of Avington Park on Tuesday 29th September 2020.  The first was the Cremation Service at Basingstoke Crematorium and then the Thanksgiving Service at St. Mary’s Avington.  There were about 30 of us at … Continue reading →

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Jim Gillo Glasspool 1933-2020

Posted on 24th September 2020 by

30 of us, appropriately socially distanced and wearing masks (and 22 on zoom) came together on Wednesday 23rd September to say goodbye to long term resident of Itchen Abbas Jim Glasspool.  The zoom recording of the service follows.  Unfortunately some … Continue reading →

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Jim Glasspool’s Funeral

Posted on 22nd September 2020 by

Dear Parishioners As you know due to current Covid restrictions it is not possible for us to hold a funeral for Jim for more than 30 people.  However we will be broadcasting it on zoom.  If you would like to … Continue reading →

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Charlie Bullen

Posted on 21st September 2020 by

Dear Neighbours, I am so sorry to advise you of the death of long term resident of Avington Park Charlie Bullen last week.  Funeral details will follow. Best wishes Alex Revd. Alex Pease rector@itchenvalleychurches.org http://www.itchenvalleychurches.org 01962 779845

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Jim Glasspool

Posted on 8th September 2020 by

Dear Neighbours, I am so sorry to advise you of the death on Monday of Jim Glasspool long term resident of Itchen Abbas.  I will let you know details about the funeral in due course, although of course attendance will … Continue reading →

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Rochienne Pearce

Posted on 18th August 2020 by

Dear Neighbours, I am so sorry to advise you of the death last night of Rochienne Pearce, a long term resident of Easton. Funeral details will be made available in due course. Best wishes Alex Pease Revd. Alex Pease rector@itchenvalleychurches.org … Continue reading →

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Derek Pryce-Jones

Posted on 31st March 2020 by

Dear Neighbours I am so sorry to advise you of the death of Derek Pryce-Jones, who along with his wife Dilys was a long term resident of Easton.  Following the death of his wife in 2004 Derek became one of the … Continue reading →

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Alan James Jordan 1931-2020

Posted on 12th February 2020 by

St John’s Church, Itchen Abbas was packed full for the Thanksgiving Service to celebrate the life of Alan Jordan on Thursday 6th February 2020. The service was led by Revd. Andrew Micklefield.  The hymns Praise my Soul, Come Down, O … Continue reading →

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Dr Alan Jordan

Posted on 20th January 2020 by

Alan Jordan’s thanksgiving service will be at 3.30pm on Thursday 6th February at St John’s Church Itchen Abbas and will be led, in my absence abroad, by Revd. Andrew Micklefield. Best wishes Alex

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Neil Baxter

Posted on 28th November 2019 by

Dear Neighbours, I am so sorry to advise you of the death of Neil Baxter, a long term resident of Itchen Abbas and former mayor of Winchester.  The funeral service will be held at St John’s Itchen Abbas on Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Eirlys Haslam

Posted on 9th November 2019 by

I am so sorry to tell you the sad news that Eirlys Haslam, mother of Sally and Jo and devoted wife of Fred, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon. We are currently making arrangements for a thanksgiving service and I will … Continue reading →

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Elsie Lark Binney-Martin 2018-2019

Posted on 20th August 2019 by

St Mary’s Easton was bedecked with soft toys and filled with lit candles and many, many photos as we gathered as a community to say goodbye to Elsie Lark and stand with her parents Phil and Helena in their grief. … Continue reading →

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Elsie Lark Binney-Martin

Posted on 6th August 2019 by

Dear Neighbours, I am so sorry to inform you of the death of Elsie ​Lark Binney-Martin aged 1 year, 1 month. Elsie died peacefully in the arms of her Mummy and Daddy, Helena Martin and Phil Binney, on Friday 2nd August.   Her funeral will be at … Continue reading →

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Fred Haslam

Posted on 19th July 2019 by

Dear Neighbours, I am so sorry to advise you that Fred Haslam died peacefully on Tuesday night with Sally and Jo at his bedside.  We will announce a date for his funeral in due course. Best wishes Alex Pease

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Gerald John Symes

Posted on 24th February 2019 by

Dear Neighbours, I am so sorry to advise you of the death of Gerald Symes. Gerald Symes (who was, I believe, known as Bunny) was  born on 9 November 1924 and died on 21 February, peacefully in Wadhurst, East Sussex, … Continue reading →

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