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Births

SANSOM- On December 15, 1999, in Lincoln Hospital to Andy and Alison (nee Hall) a son, Aaron, 7lb 1oz. Congratulations from both families.

WHITE- On December 28, 1999, in Lincoln County Hospital to Andrew and Julie (nee Barratt) a son, Luke Elliott, 7lb 7oz. Brother for Abbie.

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Deaths

BIRKETT- On December 27, 1999, in Newark Hospital, Dolly (nee Wright), aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Jim. Inquiries for funeral arrangements may be made to E. Gill and Sons Funeral Directors. Tel 01636 677461.

BOND- On December 25, 1999, peacefully after a long illness, in East Bridgford Manor Nursing Home, Frederick~ Richard, aged 90 years. Loved father of Michael, Geoffrey Lucy and Blair, great-grandfather of Amelia. Funeral service to be held at Southwell Minster, Thursday, January 6, 2000, at 1.30pm. Floral tributes to D. J. Hall, 60a King Street, Southwell.

BROWNE- On December 28, 1999, suddenly, John, of Newark (retired secretary of Newark and District Darts League), aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Pam. Inquiries for funeral arrangements may be made to E. Gill and Sons. Tel 01636 677461.

DONSON- On December 16, 1999, suddenly at home, Edward, aged 78 years. Devoted husband of Dorothy, father of Delia and Kevin, father-in-law of Lisa, grandfather of Katie, Matthew, Benjamin, Joseph and Stephen. Will always be remembered. Funeral service took place on Thursday, December 23. Donations, if desired, to cancer research, c/o D. J. Hall Funeral Directors, Southwell.

ELLIOT- On December 27, 1999, in Newark Hospital, Irene Margaret (Rene), aged 82. Dearly loved widow of Geoff, Johnathan and Stephen. You will leave an immeasurable void and be sadly missed. Funeral service at All Saints' Church, Coddington, at 2pm, Monday, January 3, 2000. Family flowers only. Donations to District Nurses Southwell Medical Centre

GRANDORGE- On December 22, 1999, in Newark Hospital, Joseph loved husband of Margo and a much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Cremation took place at Grantham Crematorium on Wednesday, December 29, after a service at St Laurence's Church, Norwell. If desired, donations in his memory for the British Heart Foundation may be sent to E. Gill and Sons.

HARRIGAN - On December 20, 1999, Edward (Eddie). Grandad, we love you, we miss you. We will never forget you and we hope you're happy wherever you are. All our love, Jade and Gemma. xxx.

HARRIGAN- On December 20, 1999, Edward (Eddie). Dad, you were everything to me, and how proud I was to be your little Spriggy. I hope and pray I can be as loving and caring as you taught me to be. Goodnight, God bless. Daughter Jane and Tony. xxx.

HARRIGAN- On December 20, 1999, Edward William (Eddie). We shared a lot of memories and I'm glad we were still friends. You will be so missed. God bless. Sylv. xxx.

HARRIGAN- On December 20, 1999, Edward William. God bless, Grandad. You were always such fun. Love from your grandsons Chaz and Nils. xxx.

HARRIGAN- On December 20, 1999, Edward William. God bless, Dad. I'll always love you. Thank you for being a great friend and father. You always gave me the strength to be independent. Your loving daughter Lizzie.

KENDALL- On Christmas Day, December 25, 1999, peacefully at the Little Oaks Care Centre, Balderton, Vic, aged 100 years. Funeral service at Mansfield Crematorium on Tuesday, January 4, 2000, at 9.50am. Floral tributes and inquiries to Mr D. J. Hall, Funeral Director, Southwell.

LAMB- On December 28, 1999, peacefully at Little Oaks Nursing Home, Gertrude Annie, aged 89 years. Dearly loved Christine, Pauline and Trisha, and a dear grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at Hawtonville Methodist Church on Tuesday, January 4, 2000, at 11.15am, followed by interment at Newark Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations for the Residents' Social Fund, Little Oaks Nursing Home, may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Funeral Directors.

LAMB- On December 22, 1999, peacefully, May, aged 89. Much loved wife of the late Richard Henry Lamb, loving mother of Sheila, mother-in-law of Alan, grandmother of Lucy, Miranda and Charlotte, great-grandmother of Zoe and Matthew. Cremation took place at Grantham Crematorium on Wednesday, December 29, after a service at St Peter's Church, Farndon. If desired, donations in her memory for Guide Dogs for the Blind Association may be sent to E. Gill and Sons.

LOVELESS- On December 25, 1999, suddenly at home, Alfred Thomas, of Balderton, aged 76. Dearly loved father of Gill, Christine, Julie, Ian and Sharon, and a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at St Giles' Church, Balderton, on Friday, December 31, 1999, at 10am, followed by cremation at Grantham. Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations may be made for the British Heart Foundation, c/o E. Gill and Sons.

LOVELESS- On December 25, 1999, Alfred Thomas, aged 76.- God knew that you were sufffering, It was time for you to We thought the world of you, Dad, And loved you verybest. much, No hand to hold, no lips to kiss, These are the things we will dearly miss.- Please, God, take care of this very special dad of ours. Your loving daughter Chris and son-in-law Andrew, granddaughters Tina and Rebecca and great-grandson Callum. xxx.

LOVELESS- On December 25, 1999, Alfred (Alf), aged 76.- You left us quietly, without goodbye, But memories will never die, Life goes on, we know that's true, But it's not the same since we lost you, You gave us all you had to give, Gifts both great and small, But most of all you gave us Gill, son-in-law Nigel, grandchildren Jason, Clare, Rogerer and Louise. Goodnight, God bless. xxx.

LOVELESS- On December 25, 1999, Alfred (Alf).- Gone so suddenly on Christmas Day, No time to say goodbye, We'll try to smile as we think of you, It's hard not to cry.- Always in our hearts. Love you, Dad, Grandad. Ian, Trish, Leanne, Hayley and Thomas. xxx.

LOVELESS- On December 25, 1999, Alfred Thomas, aged 76.- Presents you couldn't open, Words we couldn't say, For you were taken so suddenly, On Christmas Day. Our hearts are truly broken, We never said goodbye, For you were the greatest dad of all, And our love will never die.- Totally devastated and heartbroken daughter Julie, son-in-law Keith and grandsons Stuart and Kyle.

MARTIN- On December 27, 1999, in Newark Hospital, Ethel, formerly of Elston, aged 87 years. Dearly loved mother of Alf, John and Robert, mother-in-law of Ann and Hazel, and a dear grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at Church, Elston, followed by cremation at Wilford Hill Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations for All Saints' Church, Elston, may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Funeral Directors.

McGOWAN- On December 23, 1999, in Newark Hospital, Patrick, of North Muskham. Will be sadly missed by Beth, Deirdre, Kevin, Moira and families.

PETTIT- On December 25, 1999, Peter. Dearly loved brother of Doreen, Stella, Shirley and the late Maurice, brother-in-law of Ron, Cliff and Betty, and a dear uncle. Rest in peace.

PETTIT- On December 25, 1999, Peter. Our dear uncle, will be sadly missed. Martyn and Norma.

PETTIT- On December 25, 1999, in City Hospital, Nottingham, peacefully after much suffering, Peter, aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Connie. Funeral service at Christ Church, Newark, on Wednesday, January 5, Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations for Newark and District Hospice Aid may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Funeral Directors.

PRESTON- On December 27, 1999, peacefully in Newark Hospital, Frances, aged 101 years. Loving mother to Freda, son-in-law Roy, grandmother to Carolyn, Rachel, Tony and Paul, great-grandmother to Gemma, Amy, Nicholas and Thomas. Funeral service at 2.40pm, on January 5, 2000, at Southwell Minster, followed by cremation at Mansfield. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, for Southwell Health Centre may be sent to D. J. Hall Funeral Directors, Southwell.

ROE- On December 28, 1999, Annie May, aged 89 years. Funeral service on Thursday, January 6, 2000, at 10am at Holy Trinity Church, Southwell. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to The Old Vicarage Residents' Fund, c/o D. J. Hall Funeral Directors, King Street, Southwell, Notts.

ROGERS- On December 27 1999, after a short illness, in Carlisle General Hospital, Jennifer Ann, aged 52 years. Dearly beloved wife of David, loving mother of Joanne and Matthew, very dear grandma of Mary. Funeral service details from D. J. Hall on 01636 812481. Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations in her memory to the Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary, Devon, c/o D. J. Hall, Southwell.

SMITH- On December 25, 1999, peacefully in Newark Hospital, Henry (Taffy). Funeral arrangements from E. Gill and Sons.

VIVYAN- On December 29, 1999, peacefully at her home, Dallas, aged 78 years, of Fleming Drive, Newark. The dearly loved widow of Walter and a devoted mother and grandmother, remembered always. Inquiries about the funeral arrangements, together with donations in her memory for Newark and District Hospice Aid may be directed to G. E. Rose Funeral Directors. Tel 01636 703808.

WELLS- On December 24, 1999, in Newark Hospital, Elsie May (nee Thurlby), aged 85 years. Thank you, darling, for 37\4 years of devoted love and treasured memories.- Until we meet again, Gentle Jesus up above, Take loving care of the one I love.- Husband Ken and 'Fourlegs'. Inquiries for funeral arrangements may be made to E. Gill and Sons. Tel 01636 677461.

WELLS- On December 24, 1999, Elsie. Dearly loved mother. When we need a light in the lonely nights, you'll be the light in our hearts. Love always, Mum. Babs and Mike.

WELLS- On December 24, 1999, Elsie. Dearly loved nana.- It is not the tears at the time we shed, But the lonely tears in the years ahead.- Goodbye, Nana. Martin, Simon, Tracy, Amy, Bethany, Joshua, Lyndsey and Lee.

WELLS- On December 24, 1999, Elsie. On Christmas Eve, God put another star in the sky. Goodnight, Nan. Love from grandson Colin, Sarah and grandchildren Jamie, Craig and Natalie. xx.

WHITE- On December 25, 1999, suddenly, in Grantham Hospital, Donald, aged 68. Dear brother of Robert, brother-in-law of Pauline and uncle of Ian.

WHITE- On December 25, 1999, passed away suddenly in Grantham Hospital, Don, aged 68 years, of Farndon. The dearly loved father of Nicholas, father-in-law of Dawn and devoted grandad of Laura and James. Will be sadly missed by all his family. Details of the funeral arrangements may be obtained from G. E. Rose Funeral Directors.

WILSON- On December 13, 1999, in City Hospital, Nottingham, Thomas (Tom). Remembered always by friend Bill.

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Engagements

BROWN---BUTLER- Mr and Mrs Don Butler of Maythorne, Southwell, are pleased to announce, on December 18, 1999, the engagement of their daughter, Emma, and Alan. With love and best wishes from both families.

KEARNEY--- ROBERTSON- Dr and Mrs Peter Robertson are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sheona, and John, son of Mr and Mrs Bruce Kearney of Auckland, New Zealand.

NEAL--- GROSSE- We are pleased to announce the engagement of Mark and Natalie on December 25, 1999. Best wishes from Mark, Jeannette and kids.

NEAL--- GROSSE- Kath is pleased to announce, on December 25, 1999, the engagement of her youngest daughter, Natalie, and Mark. Best wishes from Mum.

WADDINGTON--- SMITH- Richard and Margaret Waddington of Southwell are pleased to announce the engagement, on Christmas Day, of their son, Phillip, and Lee-Anne, daughter of Pete and Trish Smith of Farnsfield.

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Birthdays

BAKER- James. Happy 18th birthday, December 31, 1999. Love, Mum, Dad, Jane and Nana.

BIRD- Brenda. Congratulations and best wishes on your 60th birthday on December 31, 1999. Love from all the family.

CLARE- Congratulations, Sarah, on your 21st birthday, January 4, 2000. Love, Mum, Dad, Darren and Brenda. xxx.

CLARE- Congratulations, Sarah, on your 21st birthday, January 4, 2000. Love, Nana, Tony and Paul. xxx.

JOHNSON- Congratulations, James, on your 18th birthday on January 2, 2000. Lots of love, Grandma. xx.

JOHNSON- Happy 18th, James, on January 2, 2000. Good luck xxx.he Marines. All our love, darling. Mum, Dad and family.

JOHNSON- Best wishes, James, on your 18th birthday on January 2, 2000. Lots of love, Joanne, Colin and family. xxx.

JOHNSON- James. Congratulations on your 18th birthday, January 2, 2000. Lots of love, Auntie Linda, Tommy and family.

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Birthday memories

HOPKINSON- Elsie. December 27. To a special sister and auntie, happy birthday. Much loved and missed. Kay, Tom and family. xxx.

PEGG- Jacqueline Joyce. December 30.- Sending birthday wishes in a prayer, For a mum remembered this day of the year.- Loving son Steven, Anita, Emma, Lucy and Sherri.

PRICE- Ryan Phillip. December 29, 1994.- Sweetest memories we keep with us, And the tears they still fall, For five years ago today, We lost the most precious son of all. So once again, my darling, No cards can we write, Instead, just a little prayer, That we say for you each night, And as it is your birthday, Ryan, A message just to say, We love you and miss you, sweetheart, More than words can ever say.- Night-night, Mummy, Daddy and Zoe.

PRICE- Ryan. December 29. Thinking of you on your special day. Love always, Auntie Collette.

RIPPIN- James Edward. January 1, 2000 -- this would have been your 60th birthday. Thinking about you today and always. Love, Rita. x.

TIMS- Reg. January 4.No cards or presents to show I care, Only my love and a special prayer. The gates of memories will never close, I miss you more than anyone knows.- Ever-loving wife, Pearl. xx.

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In Memoriam

ALLEN- Michael (Mick), died January 2, 1996.- Memories of you we treasure, We miss you, Mick, more than ever.- Elaine, Mick and Sarah.

ANDREW- On January 1, 1990, Shaun. Ten years have passed; still missing you. Never forgotten. Love, Pauline, Gavin, Patricia, Peter, Mark and Sarah. xxx.

ANDREW- Shaun, January 1, 1990. To a dear grandson.- Deep in our hearts, you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day.- God bless. Grandma and Grandad (Kay). xxx.

ANDREW- Shaun Peter, died January 1, 1990, aged 22. Much loved son and brother.- Ten years since you passed away, The loving memories are here to stay. Remembering you brings tears to our eyes, But our love for you never Gary, Liz, Rebecca and Emily. xxx.thony. Love, Mum and Dad,

BAINES- Cecil, died January 3, 1991. Treasured memories of a dear dad and grandad. For ever in our thoughts. Love, Colin, Margaret and family.

CREGG- Thomas Edward, died December 30, 1993.- Your memory is our greatest treasure, Ours of you will last for ever.- families.ys, Marilyn, Grace, Richard, Lydia, Pete and

CUPIT- Brian, died January 4, 1999.- Bri, one year's time may change many things, But not the sadness this day brings, This day comes with sad regrets, The day, the hour, the month, We will never forget. Of all the gifts in life, However great and small, To have you for my husband Was the greatest gift of all. Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, We loved you too much to ever forget.- Love, Chris, Yoe, Jamie, Karen, Ben, Sammi-Jo, Siobhan. xxx.

FARMER- Jed, died January 3, 1993. Good friend, always remembered. Reg, Margaret and family.

FARMER- Jed, died January 3, 1993.- Memories light the corners of my mind, Misty coloured memories of the smiles you left behind.- All my love, Mary. xxx.

FARMER- Jed, died January 3, 1993.- Time goes by so fast, But memories of you will always last.- Lots of love, Andrew, Jo and Elisha. xxx.

FARMER- Jed, died January 3, 1993.- Words are few, thoughts are deep, Memories of you we'll always keep.- Lots of love, Vanessa and Ali. xxx.

GRIFFIN- Mary, January 5, 1999.- A daily thought, a silent tear, A constant wish that you were here. Deep in our hearts you will stay, Loved and remembered every day.- God keep you safe till we meet again. God bless, Paddy, Anne and family, Margaret, John and family, Caroline and Susan, great-grandsons David and John.

HICKMAN- Fred, died December 24, 1976. Loved and remembered always. Wife Con and family.

HOLLAND- Leslie, died one year ago on December 31, 1998.- Those happy times cannot return, When we are all together, But precious memories left behind, Will keep us close for ever.- Dearly loved and sadly missed by his wife, family and friends.

MARGERISON- Ron, January 1, 1992.- Time slips by, memories Phyllis and all the family.membered every day.- Love,

MOORES- Marjorie, died January 5, 1997. We miss you dearly, but memories last for ever. All our love, from husband Jim, son Stephen, daughter Jayne and son-in-law Tony.

NELMES- Roy, January 4, 1996. In memory of a dearly loved husband, father, grandad and great-grandad. Gone but not forgotten. Love, Viv and family. xxx.

ORREY- Brian, January 2, 1993.- Our memories will be for ever, They will never fade away. We will think of you always, And in our thoughts you'll stay.- Love, Mum, Dad, Rowena, Dean and family. xx.

ROBERTSHAW- Jason Paul, January 4, 1991. A dearly loved son and brother.- As another year unfolds, Jason, Just as you every day.- Love, Mum, Dad, Kevin and Lee. xxx.membered

SCARBOROUGH- Joan, January 6, 1996.- Memories are the richest things, They last from day to day, They don't get lost, they don't wear out, And can never be taken away.- Loving husband, Derek.

SCARBOROUGH- Joan, January 6, 1996.- Deep in our hearts you Daughter Val, son-in-law Alan, grandson Neil andy.- granddaughter Vanessa.

SCARBOROUGH- Joan, January 6, 1996. Wonderful memories of a loving mother. Remembered always with love. Son Graham and Joy.

SMITH- George, died January 2, 1999. A dear dad and grandad.- A silent thought, a silent prayer, For, in our hearts, you are always there.- Love, Maureen, Roger, Adrian, Dean, Kelly and Kyle. xxx.

SMITH- George William, died January 2, 1999. A special dad and grandad.- One year ago today, You closed your eyes and slipped away, But happy thoughts of times together, Hold memories that will last for ever.- Love, Jackie, John and Amanda. xxx.

SMITH- George, January 2, 1999. It's been a lonely year take you home, as I miss the stories you used to tell us of bygone days. Miss you so much. Your loving wife, Joyce. xx.

STRAW- Jack Byron, died January 1, 1996.- Time passes, memories stay, Loved and remembered every day.- Wife Eileen and family.

TUCKER- Reg, December 29, 1976. We miss you and are Alison.thinking about you, Dad. Maxine, Alan, Mandy and

VIGUS- Christine Mary, called home Christmas Day, 1987.- Precious memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year, For those we love can never be More than a thought apart, For as long as there is memory, They live on in our hearts.- Reunited with Dad (Bill). God bless. Mum, Linsay and Christopher.

WOOLLFORD- Phyllis, died January 3, 1993. In memory of my lovely lady, wonderful partner, mother and grandmother. Missed so much every day. Roy and family.

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Congratulations

COX- Chris and Vic. Congratulations on the birth of your first precious grandchild, and to Nicky and Simon (DeVos) on the birth of baby Roseanna. God bless. From Elsie, Olive, Linsay and Christopher.

NOUTCH--- HOSKINS- John and Jodie. Congratulations on your engagement on Christmas Day, 1999. Love from Mum and Dad, Jane and John. xxx.

PARKER--- PACEY- Steve and Helen. Congratulations on your engagement on New Year's Eve. Wishing you lots of happiness for the future. Auntie Pam and Uncle Vic. xx.

RUDKIN---KING Congratulations Sean and Kelly, on your engagement on Christmas Day. Love, Dad and Jill. on your

WHITE- Congratulations, Julie and Andrew, on the birth of baby Luke Elliott. Love, Mum, Dad, Louise, Jason, Kerry, Ryan, Michelle and Murray.

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Christmas memories

PARR- Ronald and Brian, died March 12, 1986, and December 24, 1998.- A Christmas message just to say, We wish you both were here today. Merry Christmas, Dad and Brian, were both special to me.- From daughter and sister Sharon and son-in-law and brother-in-law Chris and grandchildren Charlotte and Josh.

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Ruby Weddings

SHUTLER--- TYLER- On January 2, 1960, Ken and Violet. Congratulations on the last 40 years, and to many more. Lots of love, Susan, Carol, Paul, Tracey, Dawn and families. xxx.

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Thanks

DONSON- Dorothy, Delia and Kevin would like to thank all relatives and friends for their kind messages of sympathy of Edward (Ted). Special thanks to Ray Digby for his help, Canon Richard Davey for the lovely service, the Rev Mark Tanner for allowing us to use Holy Trinity Church, and to D. J. Hall for the funeral arrangements.

KING- Marion and family would like to thank relatives, friends, colleagues, villagers and acquaintances for their wonderful kindness and support. Especial thanks to David Tingle and the Rev Richard Hooton. Keith would have been overwhelmed and so proud, as we are.

SCOTT- Joan and family express heartfelt thanks for condolences, floral tributes, and donations to Beaumond House Hospice, following the sad loss of Bill. Dear husband, dad, grandad and great-grandad. Appreciations to Dr Jones, nurses and Hospice Support, Richard for the excellent church service, and Richard Todd and staff at G. E. Rose for first class funeral arrangements.

STOCKS- The family of the late Bill would like to thank all relatives and friends for their kind messages of sympathy Special thanks to Dr Cottell and all the staff at Southwell Health Centre, to the Rev Mark Tanner for his excellent service of thanksgiving, and to David Hall for his sympathetic manner in dealing with the funeral arrangements.

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