Births, marriages and deaths: July 14, 2025
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LEONARDOn 6th July 2025 at St Thomas' Hospital, London, to Stelina (née Visviki) and Christopher, a son, Constantine George.
MISS V. A. J. MITCHELL AND MR T. M. CULLINANThe engagement is announced between Venetia, daughter of Simon Mitchell and Clarissa Mitchell, and Thomas, son of Michael and Janet Cullinan.
MISS A. L. W. HALLWORTH AND MR A. T. H. STANLEYThe engagement is announced between Abigail Louise Whiston Hallworth, daughter of Mr Philip and Mrs Fiona Hallworth of Clifton, Bristol, and Alexander Thomas Harry Stanley, son of the Rt Hon Sir John Stanley of Aldeburgh, Suffolk, and Mrs Susanna Aldred of West Deeping, Stamford. The proposal took place in Frensham in the presence of their spaniel, Waffle, and the wedding is due to take place in the summer of next year.
BOOTHBY Anne Barrow (née Dalston) died peacefully on 30th June 2025, aged 89. Nutritionist, traveller and swimmer. Much-loved wife of Christopher, devoted mother to Hugo, Jebb and Meg and loving grandmother to Polly, Thomas, George, Noah, Edda and James.
NEWMAN Lt Col Nigel John Newman LVO died peacefully on 15th June 2025, aged 83. A beloved husband to Judith, devoted father to Giles and Sarah, and a proud 'Grumpy' to James, Madeleine and Abigail.
Prior to his tenure as chapter clerk of St George's Chapel, Windsor, Nigel served in the Royal Army Education Corps, now part of the Adjutant General's Corps, for 27 years. Nigel was an active member of the community who leaves behind a legacy of service, dedication and love. He was respected and cherished by all who knew him.
A funeral service will be held at the Royal Chapel, Windsor Great Park, on Thursday 17th July at 12.30pm, open to all who wish to attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the British Diabetic Association and the Royal Chapel.The family express their thanks to all who have shown support during this time.
RANKIN John, beloved father of Emma, peacefully on 29th June 2025, in St Andrews, aged 90. Thanksgiving service in the Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, South Street, St Andrews, on 24th July at 12.30pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to MND Scotland please.
THE MERCERS' COMPANY NEW MASTER AND WARDENS At an election court held on Friday 11th July 2025 the following individuals were elected for the ensuing year: master, Ms Alice Hohler; upper warden, Mrs Lucy Walsh-Waring; house warden, Mr Henry Lloyd; and renter warden, Mr Andrew Fenwick.
MERCHANT TAYLORS' COMPANY The newly elected Master and Wardens for the year commencing 14th July 2025 are: master alderman, Sir Nicholas Lyons; first upper warden, Lady Harding; second upper warden, Mr RHC Nourse; upper renter warden, Mr HAF Parshall; and under renter warden, Ms LE Orr. merchant-taylors.co.uk
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