RAY WHITE
We are saddened to report the death of Ray White on Friday of Bright Week. He had been the Warden of our little chapel for many years and was an example of what a Church Warden should be. He was always most supportive of the parish priest and took his responsibility for the smooth running of services very seriously. He was active in the up-keep and cleaning of the building, which he had reconstructed single-handedly.
Besides his Warden's duties, he was the server at Combe Martin. He will be sorely missed by everyone, especially the small children with whom he had a particular bond.
Ray leaves a widow, Scilla; daughters Ann, Sarah, Catherine, Tamara and Anna; grandchildren Ian, Angela, Alexander, Joseph, Natasha and Philip. His latest grandchild, Matthew Raymond, Anna's first-born, was born on Thomas Sunday.
May he rest in the glory of the risen Lord!
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BIRTHS
17th November 2007, a daughter, Lilia, to Ira and Rob Spurling.
6th December 2007, a daughter, Madeleine Rose, to Kirsty and Thomas Scorer.
MARRIAGES
13th November 2007, Romana Cretu and Melvyn John Churchill were married in St. Anne's, Exeter. Fr Nicanor officiated.
27th December 2007, Rebecca Hookway and Francis Nicholas Garcia were married in Essex. Fr John Hookway (Rebecca's brother) officiated.
BAPTISMS
July 2007 – Aleksandar, infant son of Alison and Dragan Savic.
14st October 2007 – Isaac Alexander, infant son of Helen and Ralph Olsson, in St. Anne's, Exeter. Fr John Marks officiated.
Godparents: James Taylor, Claire Butler and Peter Connelly
25th November 2007 – Maria, infant daughter of Rosemary and Dimitri Babichev, in St. Anne's, Exeter. Fr Nicanor officiated.
Godparents: Tamara Bliss and Maria's great uncle Anthony.
RECEPTION
14th December 2007 – Michael Lamprey at St. Symeon's and St. Anna's, Combe Martin. Fr John Marks officiated.
FUNERALS
30th October 2007 – at St. Anne's. Peter Alan Norman, who died on 24th October. The burial took place on 2nd November at Hendon Cemetery, London.
29th November 2007 – in Exeter. Brian Bennett, husband of Georgia, who died on 29th November. Condolences to Georgia.