Tower and Town, November 2018

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Family News

Maurice and Rosemary (nee Dobson) Cooper and Marian and Stewart Dobson have just returned from a Cruise to New York, Quebec and Canada. On the way back home across the Atlantic, Maurice and Rosemary celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on the 28th.September. The Ship organised a Renewal of their Vows ceremony which was carried out by the Master, Captain Ashley Cook. The ceremony took place in a special room decorated with flowers and included a special wedding cake baked on board, champagne and a bouquet of pink roses for Rosemary. Following the cutting of the cake the Captain invited them to a personal tour of the Bridge. All in all it was a very memorable occasion.  Maurice and Rosemary's wedding 50 years ago took place in St.Peter’s and was carried out by the Revd Jeremy Walsh who later became Bishop of Tewkesbury. Congratulations to the happy couple.

Following the piece in April family news there are more changes for the Gilbert family in Cirencester. The Revd Canon Howard Gilbert, son of Eileen and Eric Gilbert from Christchurch congregation, has been appointed Rector of the benefice of Minchinhampton with Box and Amberley in Gloucestershire. Howard will leave his current appointment in Cirencester at Christmas to take up his new appointment in the New Year. It will be a busy time for all the family as Daisy, who will be eight at Christmas and Lucy who is five, will move to their new school in Minchinhampton as mum Susie continues her teaching practice at Thomas Keeble School, which is near Stroud.

People who attended St Peter’s Junior School in the 80’s and 90’s will remember Tom Perry as a dedicated, caring teacher. Sadly he died early in September. Tom not only taught the basics, he treated his class as all round people and encouraged their interest in singing, playing simple instruments, maypole dancing, chess, crop circles, etc. His loss was posted online on Marlborough Notice Board and there was a flood of appreciative comments from old students. His sons Philip and Chris will be comforted to know that so many  have fond memories of being in his class.

Don Wallis and his wife Margaret came to College Fields when it was a new development and quickly made a homely house and garden. They enjoyed holidays in Switzerland. They joined the U3A and were active in the Country Dancing, Rambling and Travel groups. Don continued these after Margaret died and led the Photography group. Because his health deteriorated he moved to Castle Court. In September he died in Great Western Hospital. He will be sadly missed by his son, Neil,  daughter-in-law, Alison, his stepsons and families and by his many friends.

Audrey Peck