Miss Carys M Bannister OBE

Carys was born in Brazil in January 1935 and passed away on Friday 20th August 2010 after almost a two year illness bravely and proudly fought.

Carys was a retired Neuro Surgeon, one of the first females to attain this position and she became respected and admired for her achievements all over the world. She was awarded the OBE for her work in Manchester and was dedicated to the study and research of Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida.

Her home was full of photos of her children, as she called her patients, when she retired to her Rossendale Farm, goats, sheep, highland cattle, retired racehorses and donkeys were all added to her family but it was the Saphina Corgis became her life and showing and breeding gave her so much pleasure and many more friends were made.

She will be greatly missed by all.

For funeral arrangements please ring Hazel Bannister on 01706 225131.

Margaret Kerr

Margaret Kerr of Larienna Kennels passed away on 1 August 2010 after having suffered several strokes, writes Barbara Dabbs.

She was a colourful personality with great spirit and a zest for life. The last 40 years had been dominated by animals and the last 30 years breeding and showing Maltese.

She had made up two champions and was herself a knowledgeable chanpionship show judge. She was an extremely treasured member of the Maltese Club having served on the committee for many years.

Her enthusiasm was infectious when you were in her company. She had a smile and words of encouragement for everyone she came into contact with.

She kept in touch with every single person who bought a puppy from her for the dog’s life.
Margaret will be sadly missed by her niece and her many friends. I consider it a privilege to have been a close friend to such a special person.