A FEW days ago my dearly loved partner Dulcie died peacefully in Worcestershire Royal Hospital.

My family and I met nothing but care and compassion there and, in particular, I would like to thank the doctors, nurses and all others on Ward Laurel 3 for making Dulcie's closing hours as comfortable as possible.

Their many kindnesses to my son, my daughter and myself were also very moving and we felt we were among friends.

ARTHUR GLADSTONE, Sandpiper Crescent, Malvern.