MAY I place on record my sincere appreciation and grateful thanks to the doctors, nursing and other staff at Ledbury Community Hospital, for the unstinting care and kindness shown to my dear wife, Pauline, who sadly passed away on May 13.

Their compassion touched me deeply and was comforting at such a difficult time.

I am also particularly grateful to the many relations and friends who have sent messages of sympathy for my sad loss and hope they will accept my gratitude and understand that I am unable to acknowledge each one personally but they have been deeply appreciated.

IVOR CHARLES STEPHENS, Worcester Road, Ledbury.