MY years of glancing through the Births, Marriages and Deaths announcements with mild curiosity were rewarded by Peter Moulding who wrote about his mother (LET, August 1) -- just about the most moving thing I have ever read.

Peter, I don't know you, but I tell you this: your mother did a wonderful job of rearing a son like you who could write such a moving notice. Suddenly, we're all brought down to size. Thank you.

SAM SPENCE, Ribblesdale Place, Blackburn.