23 July 1999

CALLADINE--- BUTLER- On July 15, 1999, in Nottingham City Hospital to Andrew and Julie a son, Daniel Lloyd. Love and best wishes for the future, Mummy and Daddy.

MARCHANT- On July 14, 1999, in Kettering General Hospital to Alan and Annette (nee Cowley) a son, Jack Lewis, a brother for Jade and Sam. Love from Pat, Mick and Darren.

McGILLIAN- On July 19, 1999, in Nottingham City Hospital to Dan and Louise, a beautiful baby son, Harry Luke. All our love to Louise. Love, Dan and Louie.

McGILLIAN- On July 19, 1999, in Nottingham City Hospital to Dan and Louise, a lovely son, Harry Luke. Love and congratulations from Mum and Dad.

WALKER- On July 8, 1999, in Lincoln County Hospital to Clive and Julia a daughter, Rachel Frances, a sister for Catherine.

Deaths

DUFFY- On July 15, 1999, in Leeds, Tom, aged 60. Many happy years in Newark. Much loved, daughter Rebbecca. Funeral on Monday, July 26, 1999, at The Lawns Wood Crematorium, Leeds, at 2pm.

HOUSLEY- On July 18, 1999, peacefully in Newark Hospital, Peter, aged 66 years, of Alexander Avenue, Newark. The much loved husband of Janet and a devoted dad and grandad. Funeral service at All Saints' Church, Winthorpe, today, Friday, July 23, 1999, at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Newark Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations in his memory for Newark Hospice Aid may be sent to G. E. Rose Funeral Directors.

HOUSLEY- You meant so much to so many people. Always in our hearts. Colin.

HOUSLEY- On July 18, 1999, Peter. To my dear husband. You will always be in my heart. Love you for ever, goodnight, God bless. Your loving wife, Janet.

HOUSLEY- On July 18, 1999, Peter. Every day you will be missed, but the memories you gave me will be kept for ever. So proud you were my dad. Love, Sarah. xx.

HOUSLEY- On July 18, 1999, Peter. Dad, enjoy the big Caravan Club in the sky. Will be sadly missed by loving sons Paul and Matthew.

HOUSLEY- On July 18, 1999, Peter. In our hearts are treasured memories, we will never forget. Love from your grandsons Stellio and Zack.

HOUSLEY- On July 18, 1999, Peter. Remembering all the good times with our friend Peter. Love from Jim and Ellen.

JONES- On July 16, 1999, in Newark Hospital, Marjorie, of Averham, aged 85. Beloved wife of the late Bernard, dearly loved mother of Wendy and Cathie and sons-in-law Western and Jeremy, devoted grandma of Catherine, Timothy, Sally and Ruth. Funeral service took place at Averham Church on Wednesday, July 21, and was followed by interment in the churchyard.

JUNGE- On July 17, 1999, in The Oaks Nursing Home, Karl Hermann, aged 73. Dearly loved husband of the late Peggy. Funeral service at Grantham Crematorium on Monday, July 26, at 11.45am. Flowers, or if desired donations for the League of Friends of Newark Hospital, may be sent to E. Gill and Sons.

KIBBLER- On July 15, peacefully in Fosselands Residential Home, Dorothy, aged 74. Much loved mum and nana. Always in our hearts. We love you. Julie, Diane and Paul. xxx.

KIBBLER- On July 15, peacefully, in Fosselands Residential Home, Dorothy.- I miss you, Nana, very much, For you always had a special touch; You made me laugh, You made me sing; I loved the way you were always smiling. I will think of you every day, For, in my heart, you're not far away.- Your ever-loving granddaughter, Diane. x.

KIBBLER- On July 15, 1999, Dorothy. In loving memory of a very dear old friend. We will always remember you and the good old times we shared. Now rest in peace. Joan and children, Linda, David, Josie, Tina and Jill and their families.

KIBBLER- On July 15, 1999, peacefully in Fosselands Nursing Home, Dorothy (Doff), aged 74. Much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, will be sadly missed by all the family. Cremation took place yesterday, Thursday, July 22, after a service at St Leonard's Church, Newark. Donations for the Alzheimer's Disease Society may be sent to E. Gill and Sons.

KIBBLER- On July 15, 1999, peacefully in Fosselands, Dorothy, aged 74. Will be sadly missed. Much loved mother of Carol, mother-in-law of Dennis, nana of Joanne and Simon, great-nana of Danny, Jake and Sam.

MALLETT- On Saturday, July 17, 1999, in Grantham and District Hospital, Thomas William MBE, aged 73. Beloved husband of Sheila, loving father of Paul and Sarah, devoted grandpa to Libby, Lucy, Joshua and Oliver. Funeral service at St Peter's Church, Claypole, on Tuesday, July 27, at 2pm, followed by committal at Grantham Crematorium. Family flowers only, please, but donations for the League of Friends of Newark Hospital may be sent c/o E. Gill and Sons.

PACEY- On July 18, 1999, peacefully at Lytham, Winifred, aged 100. Widow of Bill, dear mother of Monica and Lorna, much loved grandmother and great-grandmother.

PARKIN- On July 19, 1999, Brian Wilson. Beloved father of John. When things were going so right, a tragic end. May he rest in peace. Family flowers only; rather, donations to Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance. Funeral arrangements and all inquiries to George Rhodes Funeral Directors, Farnsfield, 01623 882383.

Marriages

BILTON--- RHODES- On July 17, 1999, at St Mary Magdalene Church, Newark, by Canon Roger Hill, Neil, only son of Mr John Bilton and Mrs Helen Churchill, and Emma, daughter of Mr Stephen Rhodes and Mrs Susan Saxby.

BOWLER--MOSS- On July 17, 1999, at Emmanuel hurch, Bestwood, by the Rev Fergie Dakers, Ashley, eldest son of Mr and Mrs John Bowler of Billingford, Norfolk, and Katherine Anne, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Moss of Ompton, Newark.

HOPKINSON--- RAGSDALE- On July 17, 1999, at St John of Beverley Church, Scarrington, by Canon Alan Haydock, Paul, younger son of Mr and Mrs John Hopkinson of Car Colston, and Emma Jane, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs David Ragsdale of Balderton.

PYKE--- ASPINALL- On July 17, 1999, at Christ Church, Newark, Tony, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Pyke of St Austell, Cornwall, and Louise, daughter of Mr and Mrs David Aspinall of Newark.

TROTMAN--- ALLEN- On July 17, 1999, at Holy Trinity Church, Rolleston, Nigel, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A. Trotman of Wiltshire, and Roberta, youngest daughter of Mrs V. Allen of Fiskerton, and the late Mr W. J. Allen. Congratulations to you both.

WILDS--- LYNCH- On July 17, 1999, at Newark Register Office, Lee, only son of Mr Dennis Wilds of Bowbridge Road, Newark, and the late Mrs June Wilds, and Marie Jane Eileen, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Lynch of Warwick Road, Balderton.

Birthdays

GRANDORGE- Charlie. Happy first birthday today, July 23, 1999. Lots of hugs and kisses, Mummy and Daddy. xxx.

LOCK- Congratulations, Jay, on your 18th birthday, July 24, 1999. Love you loads, Rachel.

PRENDERGAST- Congratulations, Rachel, on your 18th birthday, July 21, 1999. Love you loads, Rachel.

THACKER- Dennis. July 23, 1999. Happy 60th birthday, Dennis. Lots of love from your wife and all of your family.

Birthday Memories

BATTYE- Michael. July 26.- My thoughts are with you in a very special way, Not only on your birthday but every single day.- Love, Mum.

BATTYE- Michael. July 26.- In a quiet place, To the left of a large wooden cross, We stood there in silence, Remembering the years, And Michael, the brother we lost. You were everything a sister could want; We loved you with all our hearts. Our feelings won't change, No matter how long The three of us are apart.- Jane and Susan.

FENTON- Caroline Jayne. July 24.- We send a birthday wish today, Not on a card in the usual way, But on a cloud high up above, To a wonderful one we miss and love.- Love always, Kevin, Rosie, Gemma, Kelly and Leonie.

FENTON- Caroline Jayne. July 24. Memories are all we have. Love and miss you always. Love you, Mum and Dad.

LANES- Ernie. July 29.- A loving wish, a birthday kiss, Sent to Grandad with all our love.- Sarah, Nicola, Emma and Amy.

LUCAS- Doreen. July 23. Treasured birthday memories of a true and wonderful friend. Always remembered, Bea, Luke and Eva.

PITCHFORD- George. July 22. Always in our thoughts. Sister Brenda, Ted and family.

TOWNSEND- Mary. July 28.- No card to send, no gifts to give, But, in our hearts, you'll always live.- Love you always, Johnny, Sylvia and family.

In Memoriam

BAMBURY- Dan, July 14, 1981. If memories bring you closer, we are never far apart. Loving wife, son and family.

EDDOWES- Jim, July 24, 1995 (four years). Treasured and happy memories of a loved husband, dad and grandad. With love from all the family. Till we meet again.

HORTON- Marion, died July 27, 1998. Reunited with Charles. Remembered with love. Iris, Val, Tony and family.

JEPSON- Pat, died July 23, 1998.- Dad, your strength shone through when we needed you the most, Your love and protection too, But time cannot heal the pain that we feel Now we are without you.- We were so very proud of you. Your loving daughters Gail and Claire and families. xx.

JEPSON- Pat, died July 23, 1998. Grandpa (Gangan). There's another star in Heaven. Watch over us always. Your loving grandchildren Amy, Emma, James and Daniel. xxxx.

LOWE- Lily, died July 25, 1989. Loving memories of a dear mam and nanna.- Silent thoughts, memories dear, As time unfolds another year.- Love, Terry, Pauline, Margaret, Alan and families.

NORTH- Ken, July 24, 1989. Thinking of you today as always. Love, wife Elaine, Robert, Julie, Karen, Sally and Frank. xx.

PEARSON- Val, died July 23, 1998.- This day comes with sad regret, For the mum I loved and lost, But will never forget.- Missing you, Mum. Ever-loving daughter, Roz.

PEARSON- Valerie (Val), died July 23, 1998. Remembered always. Love, Gina, Lisa and Rachel.

PINDER- Ron, died July 23, 1995. So many happy memories you left me of our life together. Always in my thoughts. Love you always. God bless, Avis. xxx.

ROE- Edna, died July 20, 1970.- Thoughts are often with you, And memories never fade, I treasure all the years we shared, And all the love you gave.- Loving daughter Judith and John, grandsons Timothy and Richard.

SMEDLEY- Brian, died July 27, 1997. Two years have passed since you were taken from us.- Our hearts are broken and hard to mend, Our love and memories will never end.- You're always with us every day. Brenda, Ron, Don, Craig and Lisa.

SMEDLEY- Reginald, died July 27, 1971.- In our thoughts every day, A loving father in every way.- Will never be forgotten. Loved by all. Brenda, Ron, Don, Craig and Lisa.

SPERKE- Kath, July 21, 1997. Everlasting memories. Wendy and friends.

TEBB- Basil, died July 25, 1976.- Locked in our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day.- Still sadly missed. Love, wife Madge, Chris, John and grandchildren. Also love for your birthday, July 20. xxx.

WHEELDON- Hilary, July 25, 1994.- Memories are a gift to treasure, Ours of you will last for ever.- Loving husband Reg, daughter Pat, son-in-law Tony, son Roger.

Congratulations

BRAITHWAITE- Don. Congratulations on your retirement on August 14, 1999, after 34 years with Boots the Chemist Limited. For the last 25 years, you have been part of the fixtures as our manager in the Newark store. Have we caused you that many headaches this year that you had to take four weeks' holiday before your official leaving date? We'd like to thank you for all the help and support over the years and we all wish you a long and happy retirement with your family. From all staff, present and past.

KNIGHT- Tim. Congratulations on achieving your BSc First Class honours degree in quantity surveying. Love and best wishes for the future. Mum, Dad and all the family.

PETRIE- Ruth. Congratulations on gaining your degree. We are all proud of you. Love, Mum, Dad, Chris and Ann.

PURNELL- Congratulations, Natalie, on obtaining a full-time job as a qualified nursery nurse, and have a great birthday. Love, Mum, Dad, Marie and Gran.

SIMPSON- Dawn. Congratulations on gaining your Master's in immunology. Love, Mum, Debbie and Russell.

WILDS- Lee and Marie. Best wishes for your future together. Love, Mum, Dad and family. xxx.

Ruby Weddings

COBB--- DIMBLEBY- Congratulations, Bryan and Audrey, on your Ruby Wedding, July 28, 1959. From Elsie and Sheila.

RAVENCROFT--- SHOOTER- On July 25, 1959, at St Peter's best wishes, with lots of love from all the family.

Thanks

BAGULEY- Rita and Brian would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for making their Ruby Wedding day such a happy one.

BROMFIELD- Leslie, Hilary and family wish to thank Dr Campbell, hospital doctors and all the staff on Sconce Ward, Newark Hospital, for their dedicated care of Gladys, the Rev Richard Hooton for his words of comfort, and David Dixey and E. Gill and Sons for their very efficient services.

MAWMAN- Marian would like to thank family and friends for gifts and cards received on her 60th birthday, and everyone who helped make her party a great success.

MILLS- Belinda and family wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for all their kind messages of sympathy and floral tributes following the sad loss of Kathleen, a dear sister and aunt. Special thanks to all the doctors, nurses and staff at Newark Hospital for all their kindness, care and attention shown, also to the Rev John Quarrell for his words of comfort and the funeral service, and to Richard Todd and staff of G. E. Rose for all their assistance with the funeral arrangements.

PARKIN- Eileen and Kath would like to thank relatives and friends for sympathy in the loss of their dear brother, Geoff. Also, thanks to E. Gill and Sons, the Rev Richard Harlow-Trigg and Dr Barker.

PHILLIPS- Addie. Denise and John would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kindness and Thanks also to Sconce Ward, Newark Hospital, and Little Oaks Nursing Home for their kindness over the last four weeks, to the Rev W. Thackray and E. Gill and Sons for the excellent funeral arrangements.

PINDER- Kath and John (Caunton) thank everyone for their generous donations to the British Lung Foundation. E. Gill and Sons have forwarded £443.08, in remembrance of Jack. Thank you.

PURNELL- Trevor and family wish to thank all relatives and friends for their cards, prayers, messages of sympathy, and donations for the Macmillan Nurses. Many thanks to the Rev John Ingyon and friends at Charles Street for their support at this time. A special thanks also goes to the doctors at Barnbygate Practice and all the staff at Park View Nursing Home for the love and care shown to my father.

RUSHTON- Margaret, the wife of the late Kenneth (Ken), also his sister Sybil and brother-in-law Ian, would like to thank all relatives and friends for their kind messages and flowers after their sad loss.

WARD- Harold. Kathryn, Lindsay, Alan and family would like to thank all relatives and friends for their support and kindness on the death and funeral of Harold. Sadly missed by us all. We also send our special thanks to the doctors and staff at the City Hospital for taking care of Harold. Our grateful thanks also to the Rev David Harper for the lovely service, and to the staff at the Bingham and District Funeral Service for their help and kindness. Thank you to everyone who sent donations to the British Lung Foundation.