Here are the family announcements carried in the Basingstoke Gazette on April 2. 

BRACE John Passed away peacefully on Friday 6th March 2020. Will be dearly missed by his wife, Jean Funeral Service to be held at Basingstoke Crematorium on Monday 6th April at 2:00pm. Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, no more than 10 people and immediate family only to attend No flowers, by request No mourning dress: please wear bright colours. If desired, donations to Parkinsons UK (Oakley Branch) c/o Stowells

PEACOCK Catherine Passed away peacefully at St. Thomas’ Care Home on 14th March 2020 aged 89 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Basingstoke Crematorium on Thursday 9th April 2020 at 11:00am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Society c/o Jonathan Williams Independent Funeral Directors Ltd 35-41 Essex Road, Basingstoke Hants, RG21 7TB Jonathan Williams Independent Funeral Directors 01256 817603

RUSSELL Elizabeth Sarah Passed away peacefully on 23rd March 2020 at Basingstoke Hospital. Betty will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Due to government guidance regarding Coronavirus, a private family service is to be held at Basingstoke Crematorium. Donations if desired are to Cancer Research c/o Alexander & Dry 1 Seal Road Basingstoke. All enquiries 01256 844663 Deaths

SANDFORD Rowena ‘Beryl’ Passed away peacefully on 19th March aged 88. A loving Mum to Michael, Robert and Jackie. A wonderful Nan, Great Grandmother and a special friend to many, she will be sadly missed. A thanksgiving service to celebrate Beryl’s life will be held at a later date. If desired, donations in memory of Beryl may be sent to Ash Brook Independent Funeral Directors 28 Mulfords Hill, Tadley RG26 3JE these will be divided between Beryl’s favourite charities. Ash Brook The Funeral Directors 0118 9821111

STEEL Jamie Robert Taken suddenly from us on Thursday 27th February 2020 aged 48 Loving Husband to Lynsey Devoted Dad to George, Jake and Alfie Cherished Son to Alan and Carole Dear Brother to Ian Gone too soon, he will be greatly missed by all his family and friends Funeral Service to be held at Basingstoke Crematorium on Wednesday 8th April 2020 at 1.15pm for immediate family only A celebration of Jamie’s life will be arranged once restrictions are lifted for all to attend Shine bright like the star that you are xxx

WARD Peter John Lieutenant Colonel, Salvation Army. Promoted to Glory on 16th March 2020 Sincere thanks to all medical & care staff. Husband of Brenda and father to Phillip, Simon and Rebecca. Celebration of life to be held at a later date.