Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2012/January 2013 | Page 136

BUSINESS LIFE Hamilton and Marshall open new Ryde home Hamilton and Marshall have officially opened the doors of its new funeral home in Ryde. A sister branch to Hamilton and Marshall of Newport, the funeral home is led by husband and wife team, Paul and Paula Walsh. Funeral Service Arrangers Louise Nicholls and June Webb join the Dignity team. The Chapel dedication was led by Father P. J. Smith and attended by distinguished guests including Father Luke Bell OSB of Quarr Abbey; Paul Phillips, Area Director for Dignity Funerals; Rev Hilary Spurgeon, Rev Howard Heyburn, David Church, Honorary Vice President of the Maritime Voluntary Service, and other local clergy and guests. Paul Walsh said: “We are proud to open another Funeral Home on the Island, maintaining our excellent client service and ensuring that the families of Ryde and the surrounding areas are given a choice at their time of need.” Paula Walsh added: “The Chapel Dedication was a special day for us, and an integral part of our ethos of care and respect for the deceased which is absolutely paramount to what we do.” 'We are proud to open another Funeral Home on the Island' Hamilton & Marshall of Ryde • 145 High Street • Ryde • PO33 2RE • Tel: 01983 210620 also at Medina Way • Newport • PO30 5QD • Tel: 01983 522772 136 www.visitislandlife.com www.dignityfunerals.co.uk