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February 1972

4.2.1972

4 February 1972

Baker – To David and Maureen (nee Hancock), a son, Robert John, by adoption.

Bedler – On January 31st 1972, at the Grenville Nursing Home, Bideford, to Alan and Maureen (nee Cock) a second son, Gary.

Curtis – On January 28th 1972, at the Grenville Nursing Home, to Maureen and Peter, a daughter Melanie Jane, a sister for Darren.

Heath – To Edward and Kay (nee Mitchell) a son, Simon George Cavendish at N.D.D.H.M.U.

Meadows – On January 28th, 1972, at N.D.D.H.M.U. to Neil and Jean (nee Mackenzie), a daughter Louise Mary.

Sharrock – On January 28th, 1972 at the Grenville Nursing Home, to Nathie and Veronica (nee Squire) a daughter Nichola Katherine, sister for Brian and Lesley.

Earle-Berry – Mr and Mrs W. Berry, 31 Barnstaple Street, Bideford have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter Margaret to Jimmy, eldest son of Mr and Mrs B. Earle, Phillack, Hayle, Cornwall.

Starkey–Guegan – Mr and Mrs R.J. Guegan  of Vernons Lane, Appledore, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kathryn to Clifford, elder son of Mrs and the late Mr D.J. Starkey, of Queen’s  Avenue, Maldon, Essex.

Tucker-Johns -  Mr and Mrs W.S. Johns of Firsdon, Ashreigney, are happy to announce the engagement of their second daughter Isabelle to Roy, second son of Mr and Mrs R. Tucker of 2 Searle Terrace, Northam.

Johnston-Law – On January 29th, 1972 at the All Saints’ Catholic Church, Kempsey, N.S.W. Australia, Robert McLean to Brenda Mary, eldest daughter of Eddie and Ray Law, formerly of Stitworthy, Clovelly.

Passmore-Harris – On Saturday, January 29th, 1972 at St. Mary’s Church, Bideford, by Preb. T. Derwent Davies, Nona Grace to Richard Bryant.

11 February 1972

11.2.1972

McGuire – On February 7th 1972, to John and Margaret, a son, Paul.

Thompson – On February 5th, 1972, at Chudleigh Cottage, Woolaton, Petersmarland, to Roger and Kathryn (nee Bartlett), a daughter, Tracy Anne, a sister for Nicholas and Sean.

Dennis-Smale – Mr and Mrs K.R. Smale, Kenrena, Littleham, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter Carole, to Keith, second son of Mr and Mrs W.R. Dennis, Halsbury Cottages, Buckland Brewer.

Gordon-McKenzie – Both families have pleasure in announcing the engagement of Ann, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. McKenzie, of 97 BartonTors, Bideford, to Ian, second son of Mr and Mrs E. Gordon, of 38 Stucley Road.

Moles-Skinner – The engagement has recently been announced of John Anthony of Greenstead, Colchester (formerly of Westleigh) to Wendy June, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Skinner, Boxford, Sudbury.

Moles-Squash – The engagement is to be announced on his 21st birthday, February 15th, of Stephen Charles of Greenstead, Colchester (formerly of Westleigh) to Anna Maxine, only child of Mr and Mrs Squash, Stanway, Colchester.

Deal-Moore – On Saturday February 5th 1972, at the Holy Trinity Church, Weare Giffard, Terence, only son of Mr W. Deal of Plympton, and Mrs E. Lindsay, of Moretonhampstead, to Kathleen Ann, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs R.J. Moor, Clivorum, Weare Giffard.

Watts-Kivell – On Saturday February 5th 1972, Gordon A.J. Watts of 53 Willshere Road, Barnstaple, to Margaret Jean Kivell, of 8 Torridge Mount, Bideford.

18 February 1972

18.2.1972

Staddon – On February 13th, 1972, at the Grenville Nursing Home, Bideford, to Brian and Gill (nee Cole), a son, Timothy John.

Gayton-Badcock-Clements – On Saturday, February 12th, 1972, at St Peter’s Church, Bideford East, Paul, only son of Mr and Mrs W. Gayton-Badcock, of 14 Sunnyside, Bideford East, and Margaret Joyce, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Clements, of 60a Mill Street, Bideford.

Vanstone-Clarke – On February 22nd, 1947, at Weare Giffard Church, Connie to Frank.  Present address: 49 Abbotsham Road, Bideford.

25 February 1972

25.2.1972

Boundy – On February 13th, 1972, at N.D.D.H.M.U. to Russell and Betty (nee Cork), a son, Charles Russell.

Daniel – On February 18th, 1972, at the Grenville Nursing Home, Bideford, to Gill (nee Andrews) and John, a daughter, Jacqueline Anne, sister for Andrew.

Kelly – On February 17th, 1972, at N.D.D.H.M.U. Barnstaple to Elizabeth (nee Mills) and Alan, a daughter Helen Louise.

Parker-Hollow – The engagement is announced of Maureen, daughter of Mrs A.G. Hollow, of 17 Richmond Park, Northam, and David, youngest son of Mr and Mrs. S.B. Parker, 15 Church Lane, Landkey, Barnstaple.

Thisby-Dymond – Both families have pleasure in announcing the engagement of Wendy, youngest daughter of Mrs L.Dymond, 52 Barton Tors, Bideford, to Robert, only son of Mr and Mrs G. Thisby, 52 Stucley Road.

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