BROSNAN (nee Gosgrove). - Paul, Anita & Lachlan are proud to announce the safe arrival of Caitlin Genevieve born 6th May, 2004, 8lb. Thanks to Dr Esler, Dr Gillmore & SVH. Publication Date: 22/05/04 HOLDEN, Dulcie Mary. - Passed away 22nd May, 1998. Treasured memories of you will forever stay in our hearts. Your loving friends, Val, Lloyd, Greg, Maria and family and Craig, Jo and boys. Publication Date: 22/05/04 LONGMIRE - WALKER. - Mr and Mrs Angus Walker of Toowoomba have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their daughter, Diana, to Roland, son of Mr and Mrs Ian Longmire of Esperance, WA. Publication Date: 22/05/04 CAMPBELL, Donna Lee, formerly of ``Narweena'' and Hoffmann Street, Wandoan, passed away on 20th May, 2004, aged 60 years.  Loving wife of Rut (dec'd). Mother of Kim (dec'd) and Peta-Maree, Nanna to Mikaela. Stepmother to Kayleen, Narda, Jim, Gina and their families.  A personal service will be held at 10.00 a.m. in the gardens of the Wandoan Outpatients on Sunday 23rd May, 2004. In lieu of flowers, donations to Taroom Hospital would be very much appreciated.  TAROOM SHIRE COUNCIL Funeral Directors Phone (07) 4628 9555 Publication Date: 22/05/04 GORDON, Edward `Dick', 24/06/1909 - 19/05/2004, aged 94 years 11 months, late of Labrador.  Loving husband of Phyllis (dec'd). Much loved father and father-in-law of Glennis and Max Tews, Pat (Patty) and John Flannery, Joan and Bob Brown, Kevin & Johanna Gordon, and Baby Ursula Gordon (dec'd). Dearly loved Pa of his 17 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.  Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of his Life to be held on MONDAY (24th May, 2004), at 9.30 a.m. at St Joseph The Worker Catholic Church, Imperial Parade, Labrador, followed by a Graveside Service at 3.00 p.m. at the Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance, Ruthven Street (south). Publication Date: 22/05/04 HAYDEN-LADLOW, Leila, taken into God's presence on 7th May, 2004. Sadly missed by her beloved children Alberta, Henry, Robert, Richard and Foster Family:- Graham, Yvonne, Sonia, Marty, Vicky & Stephen. Laid to rest, Woorambinda, 14th May. Publication Date: 22/05/04 HURLE, Frank Andrew, late of Toowoomba, passed away 17.5.04, aged 33 years.  Loved son of Terry (dec'd) and Fay Hurle. Loved brother to Kym, Anita and Anthony.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend ANDREW'S funeral service to be held at the Chapel of Hiram Philp, 52 Herries Street, Toowoomba, on MONDAY (24.5.04), service commencing at 11.00 a.m.  No Funeral Cortege Publication Date: 22/05/04 LITTLEFORD, Annette Barbara, nee Felsman, passed away 21st May, 2004, aged 59 years. - Loved wife of Don. Mother of Maree and David. Full funeral details to appear in a later edition. Publication Date: 22/05/04 McCALLUM. - Mark and Kristy welcome the arrival of Jaxon John Kraig born 17th May 8lb 7ozs. First grandson for John and Yvonne and 3rd grandson for John and Leanne. Publication Date: 22/05/04 O'BYRNE. - Christopher and Kerry (nee Gilshenen) welcome with love the arrival of their son, Ryan Christopher, born 15th April, Nepean Private Hospital, Sydney. Little brother for Ashleigh. Publication Date: 22/05/04 RYAN, Kerry Patricia, late of Toowoomba, passed away on the 11th May, 2004, aged 51 years. - Loving partner of Les. Kerry's funeral was held on 19th May, 2004. Publication Date: 22/05/04 TANNER, Mavis Jean, nee Bousen, QX 109132 ex WRAAF, late of Toowoomba, passed away at home on the 20th May, 2004, aged 83 years. - Beloved wife of Lorrence Edgar (dec'd). Full funeral details to appear in Monday's Chronicle. Publication Date: 22/05/04 AITCHISON, Cecilia. - TOOWOOMBA RAAFA  The President, Jack Doyle, requests members attend the funeral of CECILY AITCHISON, as per the family notice. Publication Date: 22/05/04 McPHEE, Doris Mildred. - 5.8.1912 to 21.5.2002. Just as you were, you will always be treasured in our memory. From Lorne, Leona and Lexie. Publication Date: 21/05/04 AITCHISON, Cecilia Norval Reid, nee Hindmarsh, late of Perth Street, and formerly of Holberton Street, Toowoomba, passed away peacefully on the 19th May, 2004, aged 79 years.  Beloved wife of Thomas (dec'd). Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Eileen and Trevor; Brian (dec'd); Ian and Eileen; Michael and Suzanne. Loving grandmother of Christopher, Sarah, Timothy, Andrew, Daniel and Amy.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend CECILY'S funeral to be held at the T S Burstow Chapel, 1020 Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba, service commencing at 10.00 a.m. SATURDAY (22nd May, 2004). Complete in Chapel. No flowers by request, donations to Qld Cancer Fund, envelopes available at the Chapel.  `Peace at Last' Publication Date: 21/05/04 BUTLER, Patricia Kathleen, nee Barry, late of Nubeena Nursing Home, and formerly of 1 Victory Street, Toowoomba, passed away at Nubeena on the 18th May, 2004, aged 79 years.  Beloved wife of the late Arthur Cecil. Dearly loved mother of Beverley and Terry. Loved mother-in-law of Wes Littleton. Cherished Nanny of Troy and Fleur and Alisha, Kyal, and Tiffany. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Kevin and Joyce Barry of Bowral, NSW.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend PATRICIA'S funeral, to be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Goodwood Street, Toowoomba, prayers commencing at 2.00 p.m. TODAY (Friday, 21st May, 2004), followed by interment at Drayton and Toowoomba Lawn Cemetery, cnr Anzac Ave and South Street.  Always in our Hearts Publication Date: 21/05/04 HOWARD, Stanley Robert, passed away peacefully Toowoomba Hospice, 18.5.2004.  Dearly beloved husband of Iris (dec'd). Loved father and father-in-law of Maralyn and Kevin Snell and grandfather of Lisa, Cherie and Toni.  Laid to rest with Iris on the 19.5.2004. STITT & ST GEORGE Ipswich & Fernvale 1800 805 814 Publication Date: 21/05/04 KIEMANN, Yvonne Beryl, late of Clifton and formerly of Toowoomba, passed away on the 16th May, 2004, aged 90 years.  Beloved wife of Henry Alfred (dec'd). Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Maxwell and Elma; Yvonne and Bill Day; Joan and Clyde Wilkinson; Raymond (dec'd); Laurie and Sue; and Annette and John Benecke. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother to their respective families.  In God's Care Publication Date: 21/05/04 MUCKERT, Vincent Douglas (Vince), late of Gatton and formerly of Coominya, passed away on Tuesday, 18th May, 2004, at home, aged 89 years.  Cherished husband of Cecelia (Bobbie). Wonderful father to Narelle and Peter (dec'd). Father-in-law of Bob. Loving Grandpa of Adam and Phyllis, Lucas and Melissa.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend VINCE'S Celebration of Life, to be held at St Alban's Anglican Church, Railway and Spencer Streets, Gatton, service commencing at 10.30 a.m. THURSDAY (27th May, 2004), followed by interment at Gatton Cemetery.  A laugh, a grin, a joke or two, that's the way we'll remember you. One of nature's true gentlemen, the world is a sadder place without him.  Donations to Gatton Blue Care would be appreciated. Gift envelopes available at the Church. Publication Date: 21/05/04 RABBITT, Colin Dudley, late of Texas, passed away at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, on the 19th May, 2004, aged 83 years.  Beloved son of the late Arthur and Elizabeth Rabbitt.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend COLIN'S funeral to be held at Scots Presbyterian Church, Texas, service commencing at 11.00 a.m. WEDNESDAY (26th May, 2004), followed by interment at the Texas Cemetery.  J.H. ELLIOTT FUNERALS Texas - 4653 1208 Inglewood, Yelarbon. Publication Date: 21/05/04 SLEEMAN, Dulcie Norma, late of Oakey, formerly of Murgon, passed away peacefully on the 19th May, 2004, aged 79 years.  Beloved wife of Dennis. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Russell (dec'd) and Sandra, Greg and Diane, Malcolm and Elaine, Lyndsay and Kaye, and Ian and Linda. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother of their families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend DULCIE'S funeral to be held at the Uniting Church, John Street, Oakey, service commencing at 10.30 a.m. MONDAY (24th May, 2004), followed by committal at the Toowoomba Crematorium, Ruthven Street (south), at 12.30 p.m.  Flowers welcome; donations to Multiple Sclerosis would be appreciated, envelopes at the Church.  In God's Care Publication Date: 21/05/04 STRETEN, Ruby Georgina. - Cherished memories we tenderly hold, Are treasured gifts more precious than gold. Greatly missed by her family. Publication Date: 21/05/04 WILLIAMS, James Victor ``Vic''. Late of Boodall, passed away peacefully Wednesday 19th May, 2004, at the Prince Charles Hospital. Aged 72 years  Dearly loved husband of Aileen. Loving father to Christopher, Bernadette, Gabrielle, Paul, Joseph and Rachael. Loved father-in-law and grandfather to all their families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Requiem Mass of VIC on SATURDAY (22nd May, 2004), to be held at St Flannans Catholic Church, 194 Hanford Road, Zillmere, commencing at 10.00 a.m.  HOLY CROSS FUNERALS Redcliffe. 3293 0555 An Apostolic Work of the Catholic Church Publication Date: 21/05/04 POWER, Neville Francis. - 23/3/1929 - 20/5/2000. In loving memory. From Daniel, Eileen and boys. Publication Date: 20/05/04 BARKER, Mary, nee Kirkup, late of Toowoomba and formerly of Yeppoon, died at St Andrews Hospital on the 18th May, 2004, aged 78 years.  Beloved wife of Godfrey (dec'd). Loved sister and sister-in-law of Edna and Arthur Baker (both dec'd), Mamie Kirkup, Douglas and Beryl (dec'd) Kirkup, Annie and Douglas Welsby, Jean and George (dec'd) Strohfeldt.  A Memorial Service will be held for MARY at the Assembly of God, Fitzpatrick Street, Toowoomba, service commencing at 2.00 p.m. THURSDAY (20th May, 2004). This service will follow a private cremation. Publication Date: 20/05/04 BURMESTER, Allan Niel, ``Burmie', of Wandoan, passed away on the 18th May, 2004, aged 76 years.  A Cremation Service will be held at the Chapel of the Toowoomba Crematorium, at 1.00 p.m. FRIDAY (21st May, 2004).  A Memorial Service for ALLAN will be held at St Margaret's Anglican Church, Wandoan, on WEDNESDAY (26th May, 2004), commencing at 11.00 a.m.  Donation envelopes will be available at Church for Condamine River Restocking. Publication Date: 20/05/04 BUTLER, Patricia Kathleen, nee Barry, late of Nubeena Nursing Home, and formerly of 1 Victory Street, Toowoomba, passed away at Nubeena on the 18th May, 2004, aged 79 years.  Beloved wife of the late Arthur Cecil. Dearly loved mother of Beverley and Terry. Loved mother-in-law of Wes Littleton. Cherished Nanny of Troy and Fleur and Alisha, Kyal, and Tiffany. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Kevin and Joyce Barry of Bowral, NSW.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend PATRICIA'S funeral, to be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Goodwood Street, Toowoomba, prayers commencing at 2.00 p.m. FRIDAY (21st May, 2004), followed by interment at Drayton and Toowoomba Lawn Cemetery, cnr Anzac Ave and South Street.  Always in our Hearts Publication Date: 20/05/04 de Vries, Machiel Jacobus (Michael, Mac), died peacefully on the 17th May, 2004, aged 87 years.  Dearly loved and loving husband of Irene, proud father of Terry, Marguerite, Michael (dec'd), David and Patricia (Pixie) and dearly loved by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  ``To Know Him was to Love Him''  Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Thanksgiving Mass to celebrate MACHIEL'S life to be held at St Theresa's Parish Centre, cnr Curzon and Campbell Streets, Toowoomba, commencing at 11.00 a.m. TOMORROW (Friday, 21.5.04), then proceeding to the Garden of Remembrance Cemetery. Publication Date: 20/05/04 HANNEMANN, Vera. - Members of the Ladies Aux of the RAOB Lodge express their sympathy to Augie, Cheryl, Murray and their families on the passing of Vera.  Lyla Wingett, Sec. Publication Date: 20/05/04 HIERONYMUS, David Irwin, `Harry', late of Toowoomba, and formerly of Brisbane and the Gold Coast, passed away peacefully on the 19th May, 2004, aged 86 years.  Beloved husband of Annie. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Mervyn and Rosemary, and Kevin and Nola. Loving grandfather and great-grandfather of their families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend HARRY'S funeral, to be held at the T S Burstow Chapel, 1020 Ruthven Street (south), Toowoomba, service commencing at 2.30 p.m. FRIDAY (21st May, 2004).  At Peace Publication Date: 20/05/04 JOHNSTON, Nikita Jayne (Nikinoo - Kita), of Kaimkillenbun, 12.01.2001 - 17.05.2004.  Adorable and dearly loved daughter of Tony and Jenny. Loving big sister of Ellie. Lovingly cherished by all her families.  Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend NIKITA'S funeral, to be held at the Dalby Baptist Church, Drayton Street, Dalby, service commencing at 10.30 a.m. FRIDAY (21.05.2004), followed by her burial at the Myall Remembrance Park.  Her laughter is replaced by our tears. Our tears are comforted by God's Promise. Publication Date: 20/05/04 JONES, Alma Linda, late of Goombungee, passed away on the 18th May, 2004, aged 82 years.  Mother and mother-in-law of Vonnie, Ivy and Roy, Robin and Ken (dec'd), Lane and Des, and Jimmy and Wendy, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother of their families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend ALMA'S Graveside Service to be held at the Goombungee/Haden Cemetery, service commencing at 1.00 p.m. FRIDAY (21st May, 2004).  Now at Peace Publication Date: 20/05/04 POWER, Neville Francis. - 23/3/1929 - 20/5/2000. Sadly missed and remembered always, by Merv and Loraine. Publication Date: 20/05/04 BUTLER, Patricia. - VALLEYS RUGBY LEAGUE OLD BOYS CLUB  Members of the above Club are requested to attend the funeral of PATRICIA, mother-in-law of Wes Littleton, to move as per family notice.  President Publication Date: 20/05/04 We use and recommend NOD32 Anti-virus software