Category Archives: Funerals

Alec Knight 1939-2023 We are very sorry to announce the death of The Right Reverend Dr Alec Knight OBE who was appointed Priest in Charge of Easton and Martyr Worthy in 1983. He left the parish in 1991 on his … Continue reading →

Last Thursday, the first day of June, there was a very special event in the life of our parish, as around 250 people gathered in St Swithun’s Church, Martyr Worthy (and an adjacent marquee) to celebrate the life of John … Continue reading →

Mrs Jennifer Mary Faber of Upper Chilland House, Martyr Worthy, died peacefully at home on Sunday June 4th aged 94.  The funeral is at St Swithun’s Church, Martyr Worthy at 2.30 pm on Wednesday 14th June.

The family of the late Ray Law have asked us to share details of his Thanksgiving Service which will take place on Monday 15th May at 2.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Easton – everyone is welcome.

We are sad to announce that Ray Law passed away on April 13th, peacefully at home. His family would like to thank the residents of the valley for the wonderful care and continuing support they have shown Ray, and his … Continue reading →

Following the sad news of John Platt’s passing, the family would like to notify his friends of his funeral details. There will be a Family Funeral only next week with a Thanksgiving Service at St Swithun’s Church, Martyr Worthy at … Continue reading →

We are sad to advise the passing of former Easton resident, Jonathan Patrick Booth, son of Chris and Sue Booth and brother of Helen. Jonathan’s funeral will take place at St Mary’s Church, Easton on Thursday 26 January at 2.30pm, … Continue reading →

We are so sorry to advise you of the death of John Platt, husband of Liz and Martyr Worthy resident. John died peacefully at home on Saturday. Funeral details will follow.

The family of the late Sue Glasspool would like to invite those that knew her to her funeral service at 12.30pm on Friday 21 October at St John’s Church, Itchen Abbas and afterwards to lunch at Itchen Abbas Village Hall. … Continue reading →

A thanksgiving service for the life of Florence Jordan will take place on Thursday 28 July at 2.30pm at St John’s Church, Itchen Abbas. Everyone is welcome to attend.

We are so sorry to advise you of the death of David Croft, husband of Jill and Easton resident. David died peacefully in Winchester Hospice this morning. Funeral details will follow.

Eulogy given by David Poole at the funeral of Revd Jan Brookshaw on 31 March 2022 “This eulogy in praise of Jan’s life, has several sections. Her happy childhood and schooling, early careers, including a year working in Abu Dhabi … Continue reading →

The funeral of Revd Jan Brookshaw will be held at St Mary’s Church, Easton, on Thursday 31st March, 12 noon and afterwards at Easton Village Hall. If you would like to make a donation, please contact Chris Johnson at Richard Steel … Continue reading →

We are so sorry to advise you of the death of Easton resident Revd Jan Brookshaw last night.  Funeral details will follow.