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Baroness Howe
of IdlicoteLives remembered
RHW Coop-
er writes:
Your obitu-
ary of El-
speth Howe
(obituary,
March 23)
describes
her father,
Philip Mor-
ton Shand, as an architectural
historian. He also had a reputa-
tion as a wine connoisseur. His
1928 book A Book of French
Wines was masterly for its time.
You also say that Philip did not
exactly approve of Geoffrey as a
husband for his daughter, El-
speth and attended the wedding
reluctantly. It is interesting,
therefore, that when Geoffrey
Howe retired as an MP in 1992
he presented to the library of
the House of Commons, as was
customary, Morton Shand’s
1960 revised edition of A Book of
French Wines. The gesture
speaks well of all concerned.Sir Christopher
Mallaby
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William E
Paterson,
emeritus
director of
the Institute
for German
Studies, Uni-
versity of Bir-
mingham,
writes: Sir
Christopher Mallaby (obituary,
March 7) was a man of such for-
midable cleverness that he was
referred to as “laser brain Malla-
by” in the FCO. As an illustra-
tion of why the appellation was
merited, he told me about an as-
pect of the meeting of the Four
Allied Ambassadors in the
Kommandatura building in Ber-
lin on December 11, 1989. Sir
Christopher, a skilled linguist,
sat opposite the Soviet ambassa-
dor and read his briefing notes
upside down.
He cared deeply about UK-
German relations and in retire-
ment chaired the Centre for
British Studies at the Humboldt
University in Berlin and the
Institute for German Studies in
Birmingham. He was absolutely
fearless and he counselled me to
“only look back when the view is
good”.
Shirley Hughes
Ann Pilling
writes: Shirl-
ey Hughes
(obituary,
March 2)
was a great
encourager.
We first met
in the early
1970s when I
was a young mother. She came,
along with her co-author
Dorothy Edwards, to a
Children’s “Book Bang” I had
organised in my village. She
encouraged me to write, and
that was the beginning of a long
career.
Shirley, always artistically
dressed, rarely appeared without
a hat. My boys called her Shirley
“Thughes” and the affectionate
misnomer passed into our family
history. When asked how she got
ideas for stories, when she was
well past middle age, she smiled
and said, “Well, nowadays I have
to lurk near sandpits”.Pat Monday writes: Thirty years
ago my then 11-year-old daugh-
ter and her class were asked to
write to someone famous. She
chose Shirley Hughes as she had
loved her stories and illustra-
tions. While classmates received
signed photos or letters fromTo ny Wa l t o n
Michael Cole
writes: I
wrote a
profile of
Tony Wal-
ton (obitu-
ary, March
10) in 1966
when his
wife Julie
Andrews
was at her zenith but he had his
greatest days as a film and
theatrical designer ahead. Two
years before their divorce, I
sensed that the relationship was
becoming distant geographical-
ly and emotionally. He didn’t
want the interview to be only
about her but every word he did
speak about Andrews was full of
pride and affection. He recalled
falling in love with her on the
train to Walton-on-Thames
when he was 12 and she was one
year younger but already a child
star. What immediately attract-
ed him were her legs, he said,
coloured a fetching brown by
stage make-up as she hurried
home after appearing in panto-
mime.“the office of” in response, Alex
received a lovely two-page
handwritten letter in reply.DO not spread false reports. Do not help a
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Forthcoming Marriages
MR S.H. CHANDE
AND MISS M.A. COOPER
The engagement is announced between
Shaun, son of Harish and Tejal Chande,
and Matilda (Tilly), daughter of Richard
and Janet Cooper.Deaths
BALL Yolande Heather Storey (née Gale)
died on 31st March 2022, aged 84. Beloved
wife of the late Roger, devoted mother of
Juliet and mother-in-law of Philip, and
proud Granny to Henry and William.
Funeral inquiries to GM Luff of Haslemere.
COSBY Alexandra Louise died peacefully
on 26th March 2022. Much-adored
daughter of Catherine and Rick, sister of
Max and Archie. Her imperishable,
tenacious fortitude and spirit was an
inspiration to all. Funeral Wednesday 6
April at Cricket St Thomas church, TA20
4DD, at 2.30pm. A splash of colour
welcome. Contact
[email protected]
D’ABO Andrew Gerard Noel on 8th
March 2022, aged 74. Much-loved
husband of Lal, loving father of Bertie,
Polly and Phoebe and Gramps to Cleo and
Sacha. Funeral service will be held on
Thursday 21st April at 2.40pm at Mortlake
Crematorium, Richmond, TW9 4EN.GOODHART Harry James. The funeral
has already taken place on 1st April 2022 at
the East Riding Crematorium, Octon. It was
James’s request that there should be no
thanksgiving service. Donations, if desired,
to The Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
GUEST Jillian Rosemary (Jilly) (née
Bannatine) on 30th March 2022. Beloved
wife of Julian, after a short illness.
HALL Robert Reid on 23rd March 2022
aged 87 of Llansantffraid. Passed away
peacefully in Royal Shrewsbury Hospital on
23rd March 2022, aged 87. Much-loved
husband of Anne, adored father of Sue, Ali
and Nicky and a loving grandfather and
great grandfather. A memorial service will
be held at St Ffraid’s Church, Llansantffraid,
on Friday 8th April at 2pm. Family flowers
only please, but donations, if desired, will
be gratefully received for St Ffraid’s
Church, Llansantffraid. Inquiries please to I
Jackson & Sons Funeral Directors, The Old
Chapel, Narrow Street, Llanfyllin, Powys.
SY22 5BU. Tel: 01691 648243
JENKINS Dr Glynn Edwin passed away
on 30th March 2022, aged 60. Recently
retired as Director of Music, Glynn taught
music at Gordonstoun, St Leonards, Kings
Bruton and Harrow. He also served as an
officer in the cadet forces for 20 years.
Glynn was a dearly loved brother, uncle
and friend. He will be deeply missed by all
who knew him.MAKINS William Michael (Bill) died
peacefully on 27th March 2022, aged 90.
Dearly loved husband of Francesca,
brother of Patricia and the late Jennifer.
Uncle of Kate, Henrietta, Antonia,
Alexander and Arabella. Private family
cremation. A thanksgiving service to
celebrate Bill’s life will be held in early
September. No flowers please but
donations in Bill’s memory may be made to
his last charity, The Turtle Dove Trust via
turtledovetrust.org.uk
MILLAR Morag Stewart (née Bruce) on
31st March 2022, aged 99, died peacefully
in Balmanno House, Glasgow on 31st March- Widow of Ainslie, mother of Ken,
Bruce (deceased) and Hamish;
grandmother and great-grandmother.
Private cremation.
MUSCAT John Joseph Charles Paul of
Altrincham, Cheshire, died peacefully at
home on March 23rd, aged 75. Beloved
husband of Mary, loving and much-loved
father of Anne, Paul and Brian, and devoted
grandfather. Funeral 12.15pm on April 11th
at the Church of St Vincent de Paul,
Altrincham. Family flowers only. Donations,
if desired to Cancer Research U.K. may be
sent to Kenneth Dewey & Sons Funeral
Directors, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 8JE, 0161
980 7010.
PAKENHAM-BEATTY Faith died on 7th
March 2022, aged 98. Any inquires to
Reynolds Funeral Service Tel: 01243 773311.
PEAKE John Morris, CBE on 30th March
2022, aged 97, after a short illness. Beloved
husband of the late Elizabeth, father of
Catharine and Christopher, grandfather of
Melanie and Miranda and great-
grandfather of Keira. Former chairman and
managing director of Baker Perkins plc and
1948 Olympic silver medallist with the GB
hockey team. The funeral will be held at
Putney Vale Crematorium at 2.30pm on 12
May. No flowers but donations if wished to
the Royal British Legion
http://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/catharine-
madgin. Inquiries to Frederick W Paine,
Funeral Directors, 6 Coombe Lane, London
SW20 8ND. 020 8946 1974.
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days prior to insertionROWAN HAMILTON Wanda Annette,
MBE, of Killyleagh, Co Down, aged 92, died
peacefully on 30th March 2022, aged 92.
Much-loved widow of Major Ronnie
Maxwell (BW; d. 1960) and of Lt Col Denys
Rowan Hamilton (BW; d 2018), mother to
David, Linda, Charles (d 1991), Ronald,
Conta, Louisa and Gawn, grandmother and
great-grandmother to 29. There will be a
private family cremation service on the
morning of Monday 11th April, followed by
a service of celebration at St John’s The
Evangelist, Killyleagh, at 2.30pm. No
flowers. If desired, donations to the Armed
Forces family charity SSAFA
(www.ssafa.org/donate).
STEBBING Paula (née Hunt) on 26th
March 2022, aged 98. Beloved wife of the
late Michael, adored mother of Jonathan
and Charles, proud grandmother and great
grandmother. Private cremation,
Thanksgiving service at St Michael’s
Church, Betchworth, Surrey, on Friday 1st
July at 12pm. Donations, if desired, for the
Injured Jockeys Fund may be sent to A
Slade and Sons Ridgeway House 35 Dyer
Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7
2PP.
WEST Mary died peacefully on 28th
March 2022, aged 103. Widow of Roger,
mother of Mark, Andrew and Crispin.WOOLVERIDGE
Mark died peacefully on 27th March
2022, aged 87, at home. Much-loved
by Jennifer, his three children
Catherine, Richard and Claire and his
seven grandchildren. Thanksgiving
Service to be held on Wednesday 13th
April 2022 at 12pm at St James’
Church, Fulmer. Family flowers only,
but if desired, donations to the Royal
Star and Garter in High Wycombe.
Inquiries to Arnold Funeral Services,
tel. 01753 891892In Memoriam — Private
HOWELLS Mark 1964 — 2007. Beloved
and missed by family and friends. God
bless.
MILES Oliver, CMG, HM Diplomatic
Service. A celebration of his life will be held
at Merton College, Oxford, on Saturday 7
May at 2.30pm. RSVP
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of The Queen’s Royal Hussars,
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The Duke of Kent, Grand
Master, United Grand Lodge of
England, this morning received
Mr Peter Lowndes (Pro Grand
Master) and Mr Jonathan Spence
(Deputy Grand Master).
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