DONOVAN, Margaret Florence (Peg). - Passed away 5th September, 1995. Wounderful memories of a great mother. Love your son Bob. Publication Date: 4/09/04 HARPER. - Zane and Melena are proud to announce the birth of Tia Brooke, 6lbs 11oz. Publication Date: 4/09/04 KELLY, - Josh and Tash (nee. Verning), announce with great pride, the birth of their first child, Penny Maree. Born 19/08/04, 8lb 2ozs. Publication Date: 4/09/04 MEAD. - HINSELWOOD. Terry and Mary together with David and Therese are happy to announce the engagement of Bec and Justin. Publication Date: 4/09/04 SAAL, Violet. - 4th September, 1993. Loving memories always. Your Husband Ian, Sharon, Ray, Rhonda, Adrian and their families. Publication Date: 4/09/04 STAPLES. - Nathaniel and Marae Staples welcome with love their daughter Sera Catherine born on 31st August, 2004 weighing 7lb 15ozs. Publication Date: 4/09/04 SCHULTZ - SCHMIDT. - Geoff and Karen Schultz, Drayton, together with Colin and Diane Schmidt, Maryborough, proudly announce the wedding of Olivia to Nathan, 2.30pm, 04/09/04, at St. Theresa's Church, 55 Curzon Street. All welcome. Publication Date: 4/09/04 BROWN (nee Horsten). - Heath and Nicole are pleased to announce the early arrival of Nicholas Thomas born on 23rd August, 2004, weighing 7lb 14ozs. A brother for Mickaela and Sally. Publication Date: 4/09/04 BURKE - HIBBERD. - Dennis and Lyn Hibberd together with Bryan and Leonie Burke announce the wedding of Lisa to Matthew today at Highfields Pioneer Village. Publication Date: 4/09/04 DAVIES, Robert Clark, `Rob', late of Toowoomba, passed away on the 1st September, 2004, aged 63 years.  Beloved husband of Fay. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Robyn and Michael Plant, Belinda and Peter Stevenson. Loving Pop to Emily, and Daniel and Leo. Dearly loved son of Eric (dec'd) and Joyce Davies. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Peter and Barbara Davies, Annette and Roy Grace, Erica and Jeff Bell, and loved uncle of their respective families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend ROB'S funeral, to be held at St Luke's Anglican Church, cnr Herries and Ruthven Streets, Toowoomba, service commencing at 10.00 a.m. MONDAY (6th September, 2004). Service complete at the Church. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart Foundation would be appreciated.  In God's Care Publication Date: 4/09/04 HEARN - LAU. - Michael and Natalie are thrilled to announce their engagement to family & friends. Publication Date: 4/09/04 JENKINSON, Coralie Lorraine, late of Millmerran, passed away on the 3rd September, 2004, aged 77 years. - Full funeral details to appear in Monday's Chronicle. Publication Date: 4/09/04 MATTHEWS, Mabel Matilda, of Ann Street, Maryborough, passed away suddenly at Hervey Bay Hospital on September 3rd, 2004, aged 83 years and 11 months.  Beloved wife of the late Clarrie Matthews. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Daryl and Christine, Lynette and Joe, Lorelle and Garry, Annette and Chris. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother of their families. Beloved sister of Mona and Gloria.  `Forever In Our Thoughts'  Relatives and friends of Mrs MABEL MATTHEWS are invited to attend her funeral service to be held at the Graveside, Toowoomba Lawn Cemetery on TUESDAY (September 7th), at 11.30 a.m.  J. KIRK & SONS QFDA Maryborough 4121 4183. Hervey Bay 4124 2524 Publication Date: 4/09/04 SHORT, Adelaide Lesley (Addie), of Toowoomba, formerly of Charleville, passed away peacefully on 3rd September, 2004, aged 81 years.  Beloved mother of Eileen, Ann, Jeanie, Jackie, Lyndy and Teresa and their families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend ADELAIDE'S funeral to be held at The Heritage Chapel, 314 James Street, Toowoomba, with service commencing at 10.00 a.m. TUESDAY (07.09.04), then proceeding to the Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery. Publication Date: 4/09/04 DAVIES, Robert Clark. - SOUTHERN CROSS LODGE NO. 18 SOUTHERN CROSS ROYAL ARCH NO. 17  Members of the above Orders are requested to attend the funeral of their late member, BOB DAVIES, to move as per family notice.  By request, Wor. Master SCL. Ex 1st Principal SCRA Publication Date: 4/09/04 DAVIES, Robert Clark. - TOOWOOMBA BOWLS CLUB  Members of the above Club are invited to attend the funeral of their late member, ROB DAVIES, to move as per family notice. Blazers to be worn.  President Publication Date: 4/09/04 KNAPP, Brian Leslie. - Passed away 3/9/03, aged 61 years. Along the path of memories, we sadly walk today. Booties and Leo. Publication Date: 3/09/04 FRANCIS, Reginald Hazlett, of Coorparoo, passed away on 31.08.04.  Beloved husband of Josephine. Loved father and father-in-law of Janet, Diana, John and Jenny, Alan and Jayne. Loved grandfather of their families. Loved brother of Marjorie. Loved uncle and great-uncle.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend REG'S funeral service in St Stephen's Anglican Church, cnr Chatsworth and Cavendish Roads, Coorparoo, on MONDAY, commencing at 10.30 a.m.  No Funeral Cortege  ALEX GOW - BRISBANE Phone 3852 1501 Publication Date: 3/09/04 GORE, Reginald James (Reg), late of Golden Beach, formerly of Toowoomba (Skennars Coach Lines and Sunshine Coast Coaches), passed away peacefully 29th August, 2004. Aged 76 Years.  Husband of Shirley. Father of Robyn Brown (Townsville), Helen White and Debra Lait (Toowoomba) and Lyn Hoyling (Beachmere).  Family and friends are invited to attend REG'S funeral service to be held at the Gregson & Weight Chapel, Gregson Place, Caloundra, on SATURDAY (4th September), commencing at 11.00 a.m.  Many thanks and gratitude for the dedication of Doctors Ron Dolton, David Winstone, Nick Gray and the caring staff of Buderim Private Hospital and Caloundra Nursing Home.  GREGSON & WEIGHT Caloundra. 5491 1559 Publication Date: 3/09/04 GORE, Reginald James (Reg).  Loving and cherished memories of my companion soulmate (Reg) and trusting and caring friend who passed into God's care on the 29th August, 2004.  FOR A SPECIAL FRIEND  I really can't imagine life, Without a friend like you, You're lots of fun to have around, You're kind and thoughtful too. You understand my ups and downs, You share my smiles and tears, We have a bond that's grown and grown, Throughout the passing years. Your friendship means far more to me, Than oh so many things, And I could never put a price, On what your friendship brings.  We shared a special relationship and friendship of which I will never forget. I will miss you deeply, may you ``Rest in Peace'' and eternal life until I meet you again. I will love and never forget all the good times we have had together throughout our life time as companions and friends. Publication Date: 3/09/04 HARTLAND, Joseph Martin, aged 92 years, formerly of Barcaldine and Toowoomba, late of Nazareth House.  Loving husband of Gladys. Loved father and father-in-law of Geoffrey and Lynette, Margaret and Laurie, and much love Joe to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Family and friends are invited to attend a Requiem Mass to celebrate JOE'S life to be held on MONDAY (6th September, 2004), at Nazareth House Chapel, Wynnum North Road, Wynnum North, commencing at 9.15 a.m., followed by cortege to the Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance Cemetery for prayers and interment at approximately 1.30 p.m.  No flowers by request.  METROPOLITAN FUNERALS Mt Gravatt. Ph 3349 9211 Proudly Australian Owned Publication Date: 3/09/04 KENEALY, Darlene Maree, nee Brown, late of Toowoomba and formerly of Tara, passed away at Wesley Private Hospital on the 30th August, 2004, aged 38 years.  Loving wife and soul mate of David. Most treasured and irreplaceable daughter of Jaynie and stepdaughter of Ross. Daughter-in-law of Nola Kenealy. Loved sister-in-law of the Kenealy family, and loved niece of all uncles and aunts. Special granddaughter of Esther Brown (Toowoomba). Special thanks to Michelle Munns of Western Australia, Darlene's Donor.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend DARLENE'S funeral, to be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, cnr North and Tor Streets, Toowoomba. Prayers commencing at 2.00 p.m. TODAY (Friday, 3rd September, 2004), followed by interment at Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance, Ruthven Street (south).  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Leukaemia Foundation appreciated. Envelopes available at the Church.  ``Love You Little Mouse - Fly with the Angels'' Publication Date: 3/09/04 KIRWAN, Robert John Ephriam, `Bob', late of Toowoomba, passed away at Toowoomba Base Hospital on the 31st August, 2004, aged 69 years.  Beloved husband of Margaret. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Di and Ken Pannach; Deborah and Darryl Penn; Stephen (dec'd); Robert and Desley; Christopher; Daniel and Sabina; Ken and Jody - Lee. Loving Pop of 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Loved brother of Anne. Loved brother-in-law of Patricia Vickery; Marcia and Jeffery Sanderson; Pamila and Merv Jackson (Brisbane).  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend ROBERT'S funeral to be held at Holy Name Catholic Church, cnr Bridge and West Streets, Toowoomba, prayers commencing at 10.30 a.m. FRIDAY (3rd September, 2004), followed by interment at Garden of Remembrance, Ruthven Street (south).  Another Star in the Sky Publication Date: 3/09/04 LOAN, James, `Jim', 51731 ARA, passed away peacefully at St Andrew's Hospital, Toowoomba, on the 29th August, 2004, aged 76 years.  Loved uncle of Joan and John.  Friends are invited to attend JIM'S funeral, to be held at the Chapel of the Toowoomba Crematorium, Ruthven Street (south), service commencing at 2.00 p.m. FRIDAY (of next week), 10th September, 2004.  In lieu of flowers donations to Qld Cancer Fund greatly appreciated, envelopes available at the Chapel.  The family thank all the doctors, medical staff and others who have supported Jim during his years in Toowoomba. A special Thank You to the staff and residents of Lourdes Home, Toowoomba.  May He Rest in Peace Publication Date: 3/09/04 PETERSEN, Cyril Roy, late of Beatrice Street, Bundaberg, passed away peacefully at Mater Hospital, Bundaberg, 1st September, 2004, aged 83 years.  Beloved husband of Jean. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Stan and Jill, Ken and Connie, Robin and Alison, Paul and Debbie, Colin and Kerri, Trevor (dec'd), Melissa and Andrew Scott. Loving Grandad of 12 grandchildren. Loved brother of Merv, Daphne and Myrtle. Predeceased by Doreen, Esther, Norm and Allan.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Graveside Funeral Service to be held at the Crows Nest Cemetery, at 11.00 o'clock this MONDAY morning (6th September). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Envelopes available at the Service.  Lovingly Remembered H.P. VIRGO & SON (07) 4162 1420, Kingaroy Nanango, Murgon, Wondai Publication Date: 3/09/04 ROTTEVEEL, Floris (Phil), passed away on the 26th August, 2004. Privately cremated.  Rest in Peace Publication Date: 3/09/04 SCANLAN, Greta Kimberley. - 23/04/90 to 03/09/94. Treasured memories of our beautiful daughter and sister. Publication Date: 3/09/04 SPERLING, Theodore Wilhelm (Ted), late of Toowoomba, and formerly of Dalby, passed away peacefully on the 1st September, 2004, aged 89 years.  Beloved husband of the late Eunice Sperling. Loved father and father-in-law of Ian and Elaine, Bruce and Val, & Glenice and families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend TED'S funeral, to be held at the Assembly of God, Spring Street, Toowoomba, service commencing at 10.00 a.m. MONDAY (6th September, 2004). A private family interment will follow.  In God's Care Publication Date: 3/09/04 DANAHER, Darryl John. - In fond memory of my son, who passed away 2/9/90. Always remembered by his father Norm and family. Publication Date: 2/09/04 BRYSON-LAUGHTON, Rachel Claire.  Absolutely loved wife to Wayne. Dearly loved Mummy of Clare, James and Alex.  You will never be forgotten, always in our hearts forever. Amen Publication Date: 2/09/04 BRYSON-LAUGHTON, Rachel Claire.  Dearly loved daughter-in-law of Ned and Bernece Laughton. Sister-in-law of Pauline and Jeremy Green, Graham Laughton, Maureen and Jo Derkson, Sharon and Antony Porter and families. Grand-daughter-in-law of Zena Bourke.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend RACHEL'S Memorial Service to be held at the Oakey Civic Centre at 10.00 a.m., followed by refreshments.  A Cremation Service will be held at the Hiram Philp Chapel, 52 Herries Street, Toowoomba, commencing at 2.00 p.m.  Forever In Our Hearts  Publication Date: 2/09/04 COE, Raymond Alfred, of Clifton, passed away on 31st August, 2004, at Greenslopes Hospital, aged 87 years.  Dearly loved husband of Marie. Loving father, father-in-law of Peter, Paul, Dennis and Cecily, Mariea, Brian and Christine, Julieann and Michael, Madonna and Michael, John and Mirella and loved grandfather of their families.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend RAY'S funeral to be held at St James & St John's Catholic Church, Clifton, with Requiem Mass commencing at 10.30 a.m. TOMORROW (Friday, 3.9.04), then proceeding to the Allora Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Qld Cancer Fund would be appreciated. Envelopes available at the door. Publication Date: 2/09/04 CRIMP, Peter John Christen of Goondiwindi, formerly of Roma Qld and Bromley, Kent, UK, passed into God's care from his daughter Cherie's arms on August 30th, 2004.  Dearly loved son of John and Gertrude Crimp (dec'd). Cherished Dad to Cherie and much loved Pippi to Taneka and Great-Pippi to Tahlia and Tarran. Father to Tanya, Sonya and Merlinda and their families. Much loved brother of Dudley Crimp (England), Joan Larke (dec'd) and Muriel Crimp-Roberts (dec'd). Loving uncle of Nindi (Geelong), Lee (London) and Paul (London). Special friend to Norma Wilson, Neil Judge, Dan Judge and Peter Adams.  PETER'S Private Cremation was held in Toowoomba on the 1st day of Spring, 2004. Publication Date: 2/09/04 KALLQUIST, Isobel (Belle), aged 77 years.  Beloved wife of Ronnie. Loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of John & Phyllis, Wes and Leann, Rohan and Deirdre and their families.  The relatives and friends of BELLE are respectfully invited to attend her funeral to be held on SATURDAY (4th September, 2004), at the Holy Trinity Church, Taroom, at 3.00 p.m.  TAROOM SHIRE COUNCIL FUNERAL DIRECTORS PO Box 21, Taroom 4420 Publication Date: 2/09/04 KIRWAN, Robert John Ephriam, `Bob', late of Toowoomba, passed away at Toowoomba Base Hospital on the 31st August, 2004, aged 69 years. - Beloved husband of Margaret. Robert's funeral will be held on Friday, 3rd September, 2004, full details to appear in Friday's Chronicle. Publication Date: 2/09/04 SPERLING, Theodore Wilhelm, late of Toowoomba, passed away on the 1st September, 2004, aged 89 years. - Beloved husband of Eunice (dec'd). Full funeral details to appear in a later edition of the Chronicle. Publication Date: 2/09/04 We use and recommend NOD32 Anti-virus software