April 2000

07 April 2000

Births

ALLEN- On April 3, 2000, in Lincoln County Hospital to Richard and Julie (nee Hickman) a daughter, Katy Anne, 9lb, sister for Naomi and Phoebe.

BIRCH- On March 18, 2000, in London to Ossian and Susie (nee Cooper) a beautiful daughter, Tehya. Precious grandchild for David and Barbara, Ron and Audrey.

DAVIES- On March 30, 2000, in Pilgrim~ Hospital, Boston, to Lee and Sarah a beautiful daughter, Amber Monica,~ 7lb 5oz. Thanks for my precious first grandchild. Love, Dad.

GREEN- WRIGHT- On March 31, 2000, in Nottingham City Hospital to Richard and Clare, a daughter, Bethany Alexandra. Congratulations from both families.

JACKSON- On March 30, 2000, in City Hospital, Nottingham, to Nick and Wendy (nee Mills) a beautiful daughter, Rose Emily, 7lb 1oz. With all our love, Mum and Dad. xxx.

MACLEAN- On March 27, 2000, in Lincoln County Hospital to John and Rachel (nee Marrison) a son, Rory Peter James, 8lb 5oz.

SUGDEN- On March 30, 2000, in Nottingham City Hospital to Martin and Jenni a precious son, Joshua Slaine, 2lb 14oz. Love and congratulations from Mum, Dad, Dean, Karen and boys. xxx.

WALKER- On March 23, 2000, in City Hospital, Nottingham, Tony and Christine (nee Fussey) are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Emily Rose.

WARD- LEWIN- On April 3, 2000, in Lincoln Hospital to Dick and Kate, a daughter, Molly. First child and grandchild for both families. Congratulations and much love.

Deaths

BERRY- On April 4, 2000, after a short illness, Reginald Arthur (Reg), aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Doris. For ever in my thoughts. Goodnight, God bless. Love, Doris.

BERRY- On April 4, 2000, Reginald Arthur (Reg), loving Dad of David, Chris, Gail, Andrew and the late Ian, father-in-law of John and Marion, grandad of Michael, Stephen, Claire, Mariza, Grace, Chris, Kate, Becky, Ian and Nicky. Always loved and will never be forgotten. Funeral~ service at St Giles' Church, Balderton, on Tuesday, April 11, 2000 at 12.15pm, followed by cremation at Grantham Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations to British Heart Foundation, c/o E. Gill and Sons Ltd Funeral Directors. Tel 01636 677461.

BRADER- On April 1, 2000, passed away peacefully, in Lincoln County Hospital,~ Frank, aged 74 years, formerly of Wilfred Avenue, Balderton. The dearly loved brother of Vera, brother-in-law of John, and a much loved uncle and great-uncle. Remembered always. Funeral service at Main Street Methodist Church, Balderton, followed by cremation at Grantham, took place yesterday, Thursday, April 6, 2000. Donations in his memory, for Newark Mind, may be sent to G. E. Rose Funeral Directors.

BREWSTER- On April 3, 2000, peacefully, in North Clifton Hall Nursing Home, Alf, aged 93. Dearly loved father of Gordon, Eileen and Glenys, father-in-law of Vivien and John, dear grandfather of Paul. Funeral service at Barnbygate Methodist Church on Monday, April 10 at 3.15pm, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations for Newark and District Hospice Aid may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.

FRYER- On March 30, 2000, peacefully after a short illness, years, of Bower Court, Newark. The dearly loved mother of1 Philip and dearest daughter of Clare. Remembered always. Funeral service at the G. E. Rose Service Chapel, followed by cremation at Grantham, took place yesterday, Thursday, April 6, 2000. Donations in her memory for the Salvation Army may be sent to G. E. Rose Funeral Directors.

HOWARD- On April 3, 2000, peacefully, after pain bravely borne, in Nottingham City Hospital, Victor, aged 76 years, of Normanton-on-Trent.- Ask not why one must go and one must be left, Ask not why should it be, We cannot hope to understand So great a mystery, Life and death march hand rapture and escape the pain and loss. Mourn not thee the beloved ones whom God has called away, In His own time we'll meet again, Sometime, some day.- From loving wife Mary and all the family. Funeral at the Methodist Chapel, Normanton-on-Trent, at 3pm today, Friday, April 7, 2000. Family flowers only. Donations to cancer research.

HOWARD- On April 3, 2000, Victor. The best friend we've ever had, always there when we needed him. We will never forget you. Rest in peace after so much pain. Lily, Ron and family.

HUMPHRIES- On April 2, 2000, suddenly,~ in Leicester Royal Infirmary, David, aged 61. Dearly loved son of Eileen, much loved brother of Rick. Funeral service at Hawtonville Methodist Church today, Friday, April 7 at 10.45am, followed by cremation at Grantham. Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations for the League of Friends of Newark Hospital may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.

TWEDDLE- On April 1, 2000, Betty, aged 78. Reunited with Dad, Billy and Colin. Much loved mum, mum-in-law, gran and great-gran. A very special person has gone, but our memories of you will always be there. Love always, daughter Alison, son-in-law Michael, daughter-in-law Margaret, grandchildren Steve, Jamie, David, Sandra, Anne and great-grandchildren. Cremation took place at Grantham yesterday, Thursday, April 6. If desired, donations in her memory for the Salvation Army may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.

VACEY- On April 3, 2000 aged 75, Iris. Loving and caring wife, mum and grannie, and a friend to all who knew her. We all miss you so much. Harry, Lesley and Gareth. Family flowers only. Donations to Northend Methodist Church, c/o E. Gill and Sons Ltd. Funeral and service arrangements from E. Gill and Sons Ltd.

Marriages

JOHNSON- WARD- On April 1, 2000, at Newark Parish Church by Canon Roger Hill, Wesley, eldest son of Mr and Mrs eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Terry Ward of Beacon Hill Road, Newark. Love and congratulations from both families.

O'BRIEN- GODDARD- On March 25, 2000, at Holy Trinity Church, Newark, by Monsignor Brian Dazeley, Pierce, son of Eileen Tobin, of Waterford, Ireland, and the late John O'Brien, and Karen, only daughter of David Goddard and Jacqueline Tinsley of Balderton, Newark.

Engagements

PEARCE- GAMBLE- Dr and Mrs Gamble of Southwell are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicky, and Steve, son of Mr and Mrs A. Pearce of Wilmslow. Love and best wishes for the future.

Birthdays

BECKETT- Happy 18th birthday, Simon, for April 8, 2000. Lots of love, Grandma and Grandad Dales. xxx.
April 8, 2000. Love, Grandma and Grandad Beckett.hday,

CLARK- Kelly. Congratulations on your 21st birthday, April 9, 2000. Love from Mum, Alan, Dan, Jason, Andrea, Sam and Donna. xx.

HAGGETT- Congratulations, Ashley, on your 21st birthday, April 12, 2000. Enjoy your party. Love, Mum, Dad and Luke.

MORRIS- Happy 50th birthday, Mum, April 8, 2000. Love, Julie and Frank.

Birthday Memories

BELL- Janet. April 11.- A card I cannot send on this special day, But memories and love, no one can take away.- Love from David and Andrew.

LOWE- Sydney. April 6.- Birthday memories woven in gold, Each one a keepsake that will never grow old; Sweet is your memory, precious your name, Deep in our hearts you will remain. We love and miss you more everyday. Your loving wife Kath, also Gerald, Wendy and Janet.

McCARTHY- Olive. April 5.- If we could come to Heaven on this special day, Perhaps, just for a while, the pain would go away, So put Your arms around her, Lord; don't let her be alone, It's Auntie Olive's birthday and she's far away from home.- Love, niece Tracey, Nigel and family. xxx.

WELLS- Elsie May (nee Thurlby). April 13.- Once apon a memory, Someone wiped away a tear, Held me close, and loved me, That was you, Mum dear.- Happy birthday. Love always, loving daughter Pat and Norman.

WELLS- Elsie. April 13.- This birthday wish from me to you, It's filled with loving memories too, Thoughts today are lovingly kept, You were so special, I will never forget.- Heartbroken daughter, Lyn.

WELLS- Elsie. April 13.- A bouquet of roses just for you, Sprinkled with teardrops instead of dew, Placed in the middle are forget-me-nots, Your birthday, Mum, we'll never forget.- Love you lots, Do and Robin. x.

WELLS- Elsie. April 13.- A birthday card we cannot send, But our love for you, Nan, will never end.- Lots of love, Donna, Josh and Chloe. xxx.

WELLS- Elsie May (nee Thurlby). April 13.- Thank you, Mum, for being there, Thank you for the things we shared, Thank you for the memories I hold, To me they are more precious than gold. Birthday thoughts I send you, Mum, Hugs and kisses and always, my love.- Loving daughter Jenny and son-in-law Jurgen.

In Memoriam

BASS- Albert, died April 7, 1999.- You suffered so much in silence, Your spirit did not bend, You fought to live with courage, Until the very end. Leaves and flowers will wither, The sun will always set, But the hearts that truly love you, are the ones that won't forget. Love always, Betty, Jane and Claire.

BASS- Albert Edward, April 7, 1999. Gone from our lives, but not from our hearts. In God's keeping, till we meet again. Always remembered. Mam and family.

BASS- Albert, died April 7, 1999. Albert, you are gone and we are in sorrow, to face the tomorrows without you. Love you and miss you lots, Vera, Bob and Susan, Dave, Yvonne and Nicola, Clydebank, Scotland.

BELL- Norah Lilian, died April 9, 1989. Remembering the special love we all shared, missing you always. Love, Christine,~ Malcolm, Michelle and Debbie. xxxx.

BELL- Norah Lilian, April 9, 1989. Time may pass and fade away, But loving memories always stay. Love, Horace.

BRUNNING- Vera, died April 10, 1997.- No smile to see, no hand to hold, But left for me, sweet memories untold.- Loving husband, Dennis.

BULLIMORE- Gertrude, April 10, 1988. Thoughts and love keep a very special mam ever near. God bless. Sylv, Wilf and grandchildren. xx.

DENT- Dorothy, died April 11, 1995. Treasured memories of a dearly loved sister and auntie. Love from all the family.

DENT- Dorothy, April 11, 1995. Treasured memories of a dear mum. Loved and remembered always. Nick, Jane and Robert.

DUDDY- Michael, died April 7, 1989. Loved and remembered always. Jill, Stephen and Helen.

GADSBY- Ronald Edward, died April 5, 1990.- Time passes, All my love, Leila.etly remembered every day.- God bless.

HARPER- Robert John, died April 5, 1985. Treasured and happy memories of a dear son and brother. Always in our thoughts. Love, Mum, Dad and Rachel.

HUNTLEY- Wilfred, died April 8, 1999. Precious memories of a beloved husband, father and friend. There is a place of heart of God. Loving and remembering you for ever. Your the dear wife Eunice, Lenford, Heidi, and also families of Clarissa, Earlin, Gazetta, Gemma, Evadne, Wray, Rose, Norma, Michael, Alan, Ronnie, Clifford, B. and L. McCleod, Peter and Margaret and all members of C.O.G. UK. We love and miss you. God bless.

HUNT- Ernest. In proud and loving memory of Sergent E. (Bunny) Hunt, killed in action in Tunisia, April 7, 1943. Remembered always by sisters.

LALE- Phillip, died March 29, 1999. A year has so quickly passed, but you know our love will last; along with Mum, Dad, Geoff, Doug and Joyce. Your loving brothers and sisters.

LAMBERT- Margaret, died April 12, 1996. Treasured memories of a lovely mum and grandma, always in our thoughts. Love and miss you. Robert, Eileen, Hannah, Oliver and Adam.

LOFTUS- Thomas, died April 9, 1989. Miss you, Dad. All my love, Jane. xxx.

LOFTUS- Tommy, April 9, 1989.- Time passes and fades away, But silent thoughts and memories stay.- Love always, Jean.

LOFTUS- Tommy, died April 9, 1989. Treasured memories of our beloved father. Sadly missed. Loving sons Adrian and Neil.

MAGAN- June, died April 2, 1995.- Five long years since you passed on, Treasured memories with me stay; I see you in my dreams at night, And think about you every day.- Loving husband, Fred.

RAWSON- Thomas, April 4, 1987.- Behind my smiles there are still tears, To me you were so dear. There is a place in my heart That no one can fill, It belongs to you, Tom, And always will.- Love from Mam. xxx.

RAWSON- Tommy, April 4, 1987. I love you and miss you so much, Tom. Love, sister Mandy. xxx.

ROPSON- Aubrey, April 12, 1997. Precious memories of a very dear husband.- Though your smile has gone for ever, Your hand I cannot touch, I have so many memories, Of the one I loved so much.- Love you always, Dorothy.

SALMON- Margaret, died April 11, 1995.- Of all God's gifts in life, However great or small, To have had you as my mum, Was the greatest gift of all. How do you write on paper, The way you feel inside, The heartache and the emptiness, When the mum you love has died? It broke my heart to lose you, But you did not go alone, 'Cause part of me went with you The day God called you home.- Love you, Julie, Frank, Adelle, Melissa and Shane.

SMITH- Ivy May, died April 10, 1999.- It seems so strange that those we need, And those we love the best, Are just the ones God calls away, and takes them home to rest. From loving daughter Eileen and Malcolm.

SMITH- Ivy May, died April 10, 1999.- Your vacant place no one can fill, We miss you now and always will.- Anne, Deborah and great-grandchildren Tara, Jade and Jordan.

SMITH- Ivy May, died April 10, 1999.- One lonely year since you passed away, Loved and remembered every day.- Anne, Gordon, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

SMITH- Ivy May, died April 10, 1999.- A smiling face, a heart of gold, No finer nan this world could hold; You've left a space no one can fill, We miss you, Nan, and always will.- Goodnight, Nan. Love you always, Sharon, Jimmy and Tara.

SMITH- Ivy May, died April 10, 1999. Always in my thoughts. Missing you. Loving son, Peter.

SQUIRES- Bob, April 9, 1998. No words can say how much you are missed. Always and for ever in our hearts. Love, Babs, children and grandchildren.

THOMPSON- Norman, April 4, 1998. Time passes by and memories keep you close, but today as every day I'll always miss you. Loving wife, Eva. xx.

Floral Tributes

FLOWERS- by Florion. The specialists for floral tributes. Tel Newark 676500.

THE JACARANDA- flower shop of Balderton, for all funeral tributes and sympathy arrangements. Newark 704688.

Thanks

BLOOM- Evelyn, David, Yvonne and boys would like to thank everyone for all the cards, letters and donations after the death of Martin. Also thanks to the doctors at Tuxford Surgery, Sheffield and Worksop hospitals for his treatment, and not forgetting the Rev Sheila Dixon for a lovely service and R. Woodhead from Edwinstowe for funeral arrangements.

BROWN- Iris of Ash Road wishes to thank E. Gill and Sons Ltd for the lovely funeral they gave her husband, Harry. Thanks to Pat and staff of Park View Residential Home for the love and care whilst he was with them; also the Rev Annie Johnson for the lovely service and the talk she had with me at my home. Thanks to friends and neighbours for lovely flowers and cards.

FLETCHER- Bob and Maggie would like to thank all the family anniversary party. Also thank you to everyone for the lovely gifts and flowers. We had a lovely evening. Love you all.

GARDINER- Jane and Richard wish to thank all relatives and friends for messages of sympathy following the sad loss of Johnny. Special thanks to all those who kindly donated to the Cancer Relief Macmillan Fund, to staff of E. Gill and Sons for their kindness and compassion, and to the Rev W. Thackray and Canon D. Hatter.

HARWOOD- Grace and Fred Orton wish to thank relatives and friends for their cards of condolence following the sad loss of their daughter, Carole Anne; also David Gill for funeral arrangements, and Robin Stapleford, Vicar of Harby.

HOVEY- Annie and family would like to thank relatives and friends for their kindness following the sad loss of Walter. Special thanks to Gusto Construction for their help, and David Tingle for excellent funeral arrangements.

KITCHEN- The family of the late Ida Kitchen wish to thank death. Thanks also to the staff of The Oaks Nursing Home, the Rev Roger Hill and G. E. Rose Funeral Directors.

LAWRENCE- Jean and family would like to thank everyone for their kind donations to SPIRE and the Spinal Injuries Unit following the sad loss of John. A total of £1,270 was raised. Thank you all so much.

PACEY- Michael and Robert would like to thank everyone who attended their late mother, Iris, who collapsed at Balderton Post Office on Thursday, March 23, 2000; also for kind messages of sympathy received and all the kindness shown by the Rev W. Thackray and David Dixey of E. Gill and Sons.

TUCKER- Peter and Hilary would like to thank family and friends for all the cards and gifts, also making Saturday evening a night to remember, on the occasion of their Ruby Wedding.