Births, marriages and deaths: July 18, 2025
GRIFFITH-JONES on 13th July 2025 to Ruth (née Meredith) and David, a son, Dominic James, brother to Edwin and Rory.
THE ENGAGEMENT is announced between Leopoldo, elder son of Mr and Mrs Alessandro of Salerno, Italy, and India, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Dunn of Hollybrooke Hall, Co Wicklow, Ireland.
BARRETT John PE of Ticehurst, peacefully at home on 14th June 2025. Widower of Ann and father of Mark, Paul and James and grandfather to Sophie, Greg and Ollie. Solicitor and former senior partner at Blaker & Son & Young in Lewes, aged 96. All further inquiries c/o Grace Independent Funeral Directors, Ringmer, BN8 5SD, 01273 813333.
EDWARDS Julie died peacefully at home on 9th July, aged 89, after the fullest of lives. Beloved mother to Peter and Guy Opperman, stepmother to four Edwards boys, and grandmother to many. Funeral service, and commemoration, at St Mary's Church, Selborne, Hampshire, at 2pm on 28th July, to which all family and friends are invited.
HEATH Peter Alexander Milnes died peacefully on 7th July 2025. Dearly loved husband of Jean and father to James (and Caroline), Tom, Rupert and Amelia; stepfather to Suzanne and grandfather of Andrew and Antonia. Funeral service on Wednesday 23rd July at 11am at St John the Baptist Church, North Baddesley, Hampshire, SO52 9DF. Flowers welcome or donations for RNLI sent c/o AH Cheater Funeral Directors, 122 The Hundred, Romsey, SO51 8BY, or via ahcheater.co.uk
NORTHMORE William John James, Air Commodore CBE retired, died 6th July, aged 95. Beloved of Patricia, loving father to David and Ian and grandfather to Lucy, Jack, Harry and Charlie. Funeral at St Faith's, Shellingford, SN7 7QA, on Friday 1st August at 11.30am. No flowers please. Donations to St Faith's Church and to Help for Heroes. To make a donation and for all inquiries please visit tonksbrothers.com or Tel 01235 539444/01865 736144.
SORRELL Gavin passed away peacefully at home on 13th July 2025, aged 91, surrounded by his loved ones. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Therese, and his children, grandchildren, family, and friends. Donations, if desired, to The Royal Brompton Charity.
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