Danny Howell writes:
Doreen Jones and Harry Hilliard, of Warminster, who met while they were neighbours at the Dene, were married at St John’s Church, Boreham Road, Warminster, on Saturday 17 July 2004, at 2.30pm.
The Reverend Denis Brett officiated at the service which included the hymns Praise My Soul The King Of Heaven and The King Of Love My Shepherd Is.
The reading was On Love, written by Thomas a Kempis, and St. John’s Choir sang the anthem Be Still. The Choir, many of whom are friends of Doreen’s, were responsible for decorating the church with flowers, which they presented to her as a special gift.
Doreen wore a blue dress with a matching jacket, a white hat decorated with a cream ribbon, and a pair of beige sandals. She carried a bouquet of lilies and white roses. Doreen’s brother-in-law, Malcolm Sainsbury, from Holt, was unable, due to illness, to give Doreen away, so the task was ably carried out by the groom’s son-in-law, Keith Williamson, from Ashford, Kent.
The best man was Harry’s other son-in-law, Jeff Hasler, who was born in Chicago but now lives in Germany. The Matron of Honour was Sheila Willmore.
The reception was held at Sue Purdue’s home at Boreham Road, where over 40 guests listened as good wishes were expressed and many cards were read out. The wedding cake was made by Ann Phillips of Flers Court, Warminster.
Doreen and Harry will continue to live at Queensway, Warminster.