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MARRIAGES O Cadet Joel Watson to Cadet Emily Price at Sutton-in-Ashfield by Major Julie Johnson
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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Golden O Dep BM Jeffrey and CT Jenifer Layton, Ipswich Citadel (28 March) O Dennis and Barbara Short, Jersey (25 April) RETIRED OFFICERS Birthday congratulations O Mrs Major Jean Harry (80 on 23 April) O Mrs Lieut-Colonel Elizabeth Richardson (90 on 21 April)
BEREAVED O Major Joy Caddy, Furze Hill, and Ruth Pope of their mother Olive Howard O Jean Hodson, Leicester South, of her husband Rtd SL John Hodson, David Hodson, Claire Hodson, Leicester South, and Major Christine Piper of their father O Lieut-Colonel Trevor Davis of his brother John O Beryl Furlong of her husband Peter, Captain Glenn Furlong, Bradford Orchard, of his father O S/Reservist Geraint Pelzer, Morriston, of his wife Songster Lilian Pelzer, Nicola Pelzer, Morriston, and Kerry Pelzer, Maesteg, of their mother O Freda Eldridge, Southampton Sholing, of her husband Maurice PROMOTED TO GLORY O Major Joyce Howlett from Glebe Court care home, London, on 24 March O Major Violet Balkham from Ridgeway Court care home, Dudley, on 26 March O S/Reservist Yvonne Wood, Ipswich Citadel
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S/Reservist Hazel Shreeve, Lurgan Dora Harris, Dudley
RETIREMENTS FROM ACTIVE SERVICE Effective 1 April O Major Nigel Collins and Major Lynne Collins (nĂŠe Atkins) out of Tavistock in 1979 and last appointment Merthyr Tydfil O Major Paul Conley and Major Rita Conley (nĂŠe Burgess) out of Luton Citadel in 1981 and last appointment prison chaplains, North West England and North Wales ANTHONY COTTERILL Commissioner Territorial Commander
TRIBUTES NATHANIEL GRAHAM, NEWBIGGIN-BY-THE-SEA BORN in 1929 Nat was one of five children. He grew up in the corps, becoming a member of the YP sections before transferring to the senior sections. He married Nan in 1948 and they had two daughters, Morag and Christine. Nat was always willing to use his excellent musical talent in whatever way he could. He was deputy bandmaster for a short time before he served as songster organist, then as songster leader for 40 years. Nat was appointed MBE by the Queen for his services to education, to which he dedicated his life. Another proud achievement was when Nat refereed at Wembley Stadium. This lovely Christian gentleman influenced many in the community. In his final weeks, one could not help but admire the courage and fortitude he showed.
ENGAGEMENTS All engagements have been postponed until further notice
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Nat is truly missed by all who loved and knew him. Servant of Christ, well done! – JS/LA
DENNIS WILKES, CANNOCK BROUGHT up in Wednesbury, it was during National Service in Egypt that Dennis met Education Officer John Dangerfield, who led him to Jesus and became a lifelong friend. From a picture John sent home, Kath met Dennis. They were married in 1958 and had three children. In 1968 Dennis founded a toolmaker’s, which attained the highest of reputations in the industry. Dennis served as YPSM at Friar
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