26 February 99

Births

COSS - ALLAM- On February 18, 1999, in Lincoln Hospital to Garry and Sally, a son, Owen. Congratulations. Love, Mum, Dad, Garreth, Joanne, Lucy, Ian, Ellie-May and Lloyd.

KIRK- On February 22, 1999, in Nottingham City Hospital to Steve and Bridget (nee Todd) a daughter, Millie Nicole, a sister for Jordan.

PORTER- On February 20, 1999, in Lincoln County Hospital to David and Caroline (nee Parkes) a son, William Harry, 3lb 5oz.

READ- On February 13, 1999, in East Surrey Hospital, Redhill, to Adam and Nicola (nee Robb) a son, Samuel James, a little brother for Chloe.

Deaths

ANDERSON- On February 24, 1999, Molly (Nana). Words cannot express what sadness we all feel right now. Will always have fond memories of you. God bless you, Nan. Love from your grandson Colin, Sarah, Jamie, Craig and Natalie. xxx.

ANDERSON- On February 24, 1999, Molly. For a dear grandma who will be sadly missed by all, reunited with Grandad, may you both rest in peace. From granddaughter Sonya and family.

ANDERSON- On February 24, 1999, Violet (Molly), aged 82. Rest in peace, Mam. Always in our thoughts. Reunited with Dad. From son Ted, Lillian and grandchildren.

BOWER- On February 23, 1999, at home in Newark, Stanley, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Joan, much loved father of David, father-in-law of Hilary, and very dear Little Gromps of Robert Vern. Service at Hutcliffe Wood Cut flowers may be sent to John Heath and Sons Funeralam. Directors, 4-16 Earsham Street, Sheffield.

CARNIE- On February 18, 1999, passed away in Newark General Hospital, Alexander (Alex). Stepfather and friend of Ruby. Funeral service took place yesterday, Thursday, February 25, at the G. E. Rose Chapel, followed by burial at Newark Cemetery. If desired, donations in his memory for the British Heart Foundation may be sent to G. E. Rose Funeral Directors.

DAY- On February 19, 1999, at home, Kathleen (Kathy), aged 40. Beloved daughter of Brian and Sheila Day of Southwell. Your vibrant personality shone through in spite of adversity, bringing happiness to many. You will be sadly missed by those who knew and cared for you, but you have left many cherished memories of happy times shared with your friends at 97a and 97b Barnbygate, Newark, also Whitewater Day Centre. Family flowers only, by request, but donations may be made to Mencap. Funeral at 12.30pm on March 2, at Grantham Crematorium, details E. Gill and Sons.

JEPSON- On February 19, 1999, peacefully in Newark General Hospital, Jessie, of Balderton, aged 79 years. Widow of Jack, sister of the late Rene, Ned and Vera; a beloved aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service took place on Wednesday, February 24, at the G. E. Rose Chapel, followed by cremation at Grantham. Agnes, aged 102. Dear mother of Frank, nana to Kel andome, Carol and great-granny of Colin, Ruth and James. Funeral at Balderton Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 3 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only.

LEADER- On February 20, 1999, peacefully in Friary Fields Residential Home, Doris, formerly of Coddington, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Reg, much loved sister of Arthur and the late John. Funeral service took place yesterday, Thursday, February 25, at All Saints' Church, Coddington, followed by interment in the churchyard. Inquiries to G. E. Rose Funeral Directors.

LEADER- On February 20, 1999, Doris. Always in our thoughts, always in our hearts. Love, Mick, Jackie, Kim, Shelley, Jake and families.

MATTLESS- On February 18, 1999, at home, Dorothy, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Charles, dearly loved mother of Helen, mother-in-law of Tom, and much loved grandma of Joe and Rob. Funeral has taken place at Lincoln Appeal or to the Brant Broughton Wesleyan Reform Chapel,ses c/o E. Gill and Sons Funeral Directors, Newark. There will be a memorial service of thanksgiving on Sunday, March 7, 1999, at 3pm, at the Wesleyan Reform Chapel, Brant Broughton.

MATTLESS- On February 18, 1999, at home, Dorothy, aged 78 years.- To us you were so special, Your smile so warm and true, You will never be forgotten, We thought the world of you.- Peace after pain. To a wonderful auntie. Brenda, David, Cathi, Davinia and Natalie.

McLEISH- On February 18, 1999, in Beaumond House, Richard (Jock), aged 77. Husband of the late Joan, and a loving father and brother. Cremation took place at Grantham Crematorium on Wednesday, February 24, after a service at Christ Church, Newark.

PAUL- On February 21, 1999, at White Gables Nursing Home, Lincoln, Winifred (nee Hartley), aged 83 years. The devoted wife of Bill (formerly of Mumby and Son), dearly grandma. Funeral takes place today, Friday, February 26, 1999. Funeral arrangements by Lincoln Co-operative Society.

PEARSON- On February 21, 1999, Nicky.- You were so loved, so young to die, God above alone knows why.- With love, Tim.

PEARSON- On February 21, 1999, Nicky.- In illness you suffered, the pain you bore, Till God called you home to suffer no more.- Love always, Dot and family.

PELL- On February 21, 1999, passed away, after a short illness, William John Elnor (Bill). A beloved husband and father. Funeral service at St Peter's Church, Flawborough today, Friday, February 26 at 11am, followed by interment in the churchyard.

SAVILL- On Monday, February 22, 1999, peacefully in Bassetlaw Hospital, George Edward, aged 73 years. Loving grandfather to Jamie, Samuel and Danielle. Funeral service was held yesterday, Thursday, February 25, 1999, at All Saints' Church, Weston. Donations, please, in his memory, to Bassetlaw Hospice, c/o E. Hurton and Son Ltd, 73 Grove St, Retford, DN22 6LA. 01777 703502.

TEAL- On February 21, 1999, passed away at home, Kenneth, of Stilton, formerly of Sutton-on-Trent, aged 78 years. Peace after pain, rest in peace. Loving husband of Maud, father of Angela; grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Peterborough Crematorium today, Friday, February 26, at 3pm. No flowers, by request. Donations, if desired, Director, 20 High Street, Stilton, Peterborough, PE7 3RA.

Engagements

LOVATT - CASTLE- Mr and Mrs P. Castle are pleased to announce the engagement of Aileen and Kevin. Love and best wishes for the future years.

CURSON - CLIFTON- Mr and Mrs Ron Curson of Balderton are pleased to announce the engagement of their eldest son, of Gorefield, Wisbech.aughter of Mr and Mrs Colin Clifton

MADDALENA - HUGHES- Mr and Mrs Jeffery Hughes are delighted to announce the engagement of their only daughter, Victoria, and Nicholas, only son of Mr and Mrs Romano Maddalena of Foxcote, near Bath. Love and best wishes from Mum and Dad.

SEDDON - BONSELL - The engagement is announced of Jonathon and Joanne, both of Southwell. Love and congratulations from both families.

STEVENS - CLARKE- The engagement is announced of Jonathan and Emma. Congratulations and lots of love from Mum, Dad, David and Sarah.

WOODWARD - BRUNNING- Mr and Mrs Peter Brunning are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Siobhan, and Mathew, son of Mr and Mrs G. Woodward. God bless you both. Love and best wishes from Mum, Dad and family.

Birthdays

HALLAM- Congratulations, Angela, on your 21st birthday on March 1, 1999. Love, Mum and all the family. x.

SHARPE- Happy 21st birthday, Claire, on February 27, 1999. Lots of love from Mum, Dad, Dawn and Nan.

TOWNSEND- Happy 18th birthday, Jonathan, February 28, 1999. Love from Mum, Dad, Helen and Daniel. x.

TOWNSEND- Jonathan. Happy 18th birthday on February 28, 1999. Love from Nan, David and Brenda. x.

Birthday Memories

BAINBOROUGH- Pauline. February 26.- Locked in my heart, you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day.- Loving husband, John.

BAINBOROUGH- Pauline (nee Gilson). February 26.- Birthday memories of a darling daughter, a wonderful sister andday auntie.- Our hearts are with you day and night, We wish that you were here in sight, When God took you, he got a pearl, But we lost the best daughter in the world.- From your broken-hearted Mum and Dad. Rest in peace on the Isle of Man.

HEMPSALL- Stephen. March 4. Treasured memories of a loving husband and daddy, how much you are missed on your special day. No cards, no presents but lots of love are sent to you in Heaven above. We weep for you in silence. Happy birthday, Steve. Love, Angie, Daniel and Lauren. xxx.

HEMPSALL- Stephen. March 4. We cannot send you a card but we will remember your birthday with love and tears. God bless. Tony and Sandra. xx.

HEMPSALL- Stephen. March 4.- No birthday card to send, Steve, We wish you were still here, But memories of you, in our hearts, Will always keep you near. Lots of love from Andy and Sue. xx.

HOPKINSON- Stuart Richard. March 3, 27th birthday.- Another birthday passes by, But love and memories never die.- Love, Dad, Mum, Paul, Matthew, Nana Frisby and Nana Hopkinson.

JAMES- Nick. February 26. Nick, we cannot send you a card but we remember your birthday with love and tears. To us you were so special, you will never be forgotten. We thought the world of you. Love you, Mum and Dad.

JAMES- Nick. February 26. Remembering you as always, especially on your birthday. Love, Mark, Linda, Natasha and Bianca.

MAGAN- June. March 1.- It is your birthday once again, But now you are no longer here, You went to Heaven, lost your pain, I miss you more than ever, dear.- Your loving husband, Fred.

MAGAN- June. March 1.- I wish I could sing you ''Happy Birthday'' And walk through the door with a cake, Or climb the stairway to Heaven, And meet you at Heaven's gate.- Happy birthday, Mum. Missing you loads, loving you for ever. Daughter Joy and Ed. xx.

MAGAN- June. March 1. Happy birthday to our nan. We will blow our kisses up to heaven. Never forgotten. Love, Jodie, Danny and great-granddaughter Sasha. xx

MAGAN- June. March 1. Special memories of a dear nan on her birthday. For ever in our thoughts. Love, Camilla, Sean and Joshua. xxx.

MAGAN- June. March 1. Birthday memories of a dear mam.- No cards to send, no presents to give to show we care, Just xxx.our love and a silent prayer.- Love, Steven and Bev.

MAGAN- June. March 1.- Nan, no matter what we ever do, There's always a special place in our hearts for you, So very quickly the years have gone by, But the memories of you will never die.- Love, Julian and Gemma.

MILLINGTON- Iris Mary. February 26. Happy birthday to a special mum. Miss you. Love from Dolly and Graham. xxx.

PLANT- Dorothy. March 1.- Birthday memories are a gift to treasure, Mine of you will last for ever.- Everlasting love from your son David and daughter Dorothy.

PRIESTLEY- Hilda Alice. February 27. Happy birthday to a dear mum, grandma and great-grandma. Cannot send you cards this year, but we remember your birthday with love.- To us will never be forgotten, We thought the world of you. Love from all your family.

SMITH- Maud Isabel (Molly). February 26. Loving birthday memories of our dear mum. Love, daughters Jane, Wendy, Sally and families.

THOMPSON- Kevin. February 24. The years move on, but Bob, Paul, Jane and families.. Lots of love, Mum, Pam and

THOMPSON- Paul. March 3. Dearest nephew, remembered always. Love, Uncle Phil, Coral, Clayton.

WALKER- Nellie. February 25. Loving memories on your 80th birthday. We think about you, Mum, every day.- What we would give to see you smile, To sit and talk with you awhile, We think about you often, We talk about you, too, We have lots of precious memories, But we wish we still had you. We think of a beautiful garden, And by the gate you stand, One day the gate will open, And you will take our hands. You left a space no one can fill, We love you, Mum, and always will.- Yvonne, Sue, Andrew, Robert, Sandra, Chris, Jim, Jean, Graham.

WATSON- Charlie. March 2.- It's not just on your birthday, It's not just once a year, It's each and every single day, We wish that you were here.- Your loving wife Katie and family. xxx.

WOOLWRIGHT- George. March 2. Birthday memories of a dear husband and father.- Behind our smiles, there is a tear, For the one we loved and lost so dear.- Loving son Peter.

In Memoriam

BAKER- Andrew Mark (Bakes), died February 29, 1996.- We think of you in silence, We talk about you too, We have some happy memories, But we wish we still had you.- Love always, Mum, Dad, Gary, Louise and Hedley, Katie and Lauren.

BEALE- Donna, March 2, 1988. Fondest memories of our lovely daughter and sister. Still loved and thought of every day. Mum, Dad, sister Jackie and family, brother Andrew and family.

BRADSHAW- Andrew, died February 28, 1995. Treasured memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather.

BROWN- James, died February 24, 1975. Treasured memories of a loving husband, father and grandad. Miss you. Jean, family and grandchildren. Love always.

CORCORAN- John Thomas, died February 23, 1968. A dear dad and grandad. Remembered always. Son Michael, Margaret and family.

DRURY- David, died February 27, 1994.- In my heart, you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day.- Loving wife, Joan.

DRURY- David, died February 27, 1994.- Another year has passed away, But, in our thoughts, you will always stay.- Lots of love, Paul, Teresa, Dean and Craig.

DRURY- David, died February 27, 1994.- To be together in the same old way, That's my dearest wish today.- Love, Auntie.

EBBINS- Ellen May, died February 25, 1998, aged 89.- A daily thought, a silent tear, A constant wish that you were here.- Sadly missed by family and friends.

FAULKNER- Alan, died February 28, 1978. Always remembered, always missed. All our love, Mam and Cyril.

FAULKNER- Reg, February 26, 1990. Remembered with love. God bless, Dad. Love, Jo, Pete and family.

FAULKNER- Reg, died February 26, 1990. Loved and missed every day. Lots of love. God bless, wife Olwyn and son Cyril. xxx.

HARTLEY- Nan, died February 23, 1974. Treasured memories of a dear mum. Loving you always, John and Lynn.

IRVINE- William, March 1, 1977. Treasured memories of a loving husband, father and grandfather, always loved and remembered. Margaret, family and grandsons.

LEAM - Ted, died March 1, 1991. Loved and remembered every day. Joy, Ron, Wendy, Mark, Elaine, Mark and families. xxx.

LUNN- Phyllis May, died March 2, 1984. Treasured memories of a devoted mum, nanna and great-granny, who we love and miss so very much. Love always, Dorothy, Jean and their families.

MARSHALL- Anne, died February 28, 1996.- We take our done, They bring a smile and many a tear; These memories of you are very dear.- We will never forget you. Son Stephen, Donna, Shane and Shane.

MAYFIELD- Catherine, died February 26, 1991.- No special day is needed, Mum, For us to remember you, For you are always with us In everything we do. You are in our thoughts every day, And, in our hearts, you'll always stay. Love, Eileen, Steve and Katie. xxx.

MELLORS- George Richard (Danny), March 4, 1996. The good Lord gave us 45 years together; what a lot of happy memories I have. I know you were only lent to me, and when you were called to your higher home, it was so sudden, so the shock was severe. Rest in peace, my dearest. I will love you for ever and never forget you. Your devoted wife, Mary.

NESBITT- Margaret (nee Storer) died February 29, 1996. Treasured memories of a dear sister and auntie. Always in our thoughts. Ann, Pat and family.

NICHOLSON- William (Bill), died February 27, 1981. Loved and remembered always. Sister Doris.

PAPWORTH- Bet, February 27, 1997.- Silent thoughts hold you near, As time unfolds another year.- Love, Harry, Mark, Russell, Carole, Adam and James.

PERKINS- Bernard (Ben), died March 10, 1994. Loving memories of my dear husband. Always in my thoughts. Wife, Betty.

PRICE- Kathleen, February 27, 1994. Treasured memories of a loving mum.- Another year's gone by since you passed away, We miss you more each passing day.- Birthday love, March 11. God bless. Loving daughter Barbara, Norman and family.

THURLBY- Florence, died March 3, 1989.- Your memory is a keepsake, With which we'll never part, God has you in His Stephen, Cheryl and Jason. xxx.arts.- Your loving son

Congratulations

DUFFY- Mark. Congratulations on your 21st birthday, March 3, 1999. Love, Mum, Dad and Grandma. xxx.

HOLMES - NETTLETON- Simon and Leah. Many congratulations on your Valentine's Day engagement. Love from everyone.

PORTER- Caroline and David. Lots of love on the birth of our little grandson, William Harry, on Saturday, February 20, 1999. From Mum, Dad and all the family.