August 2000

25 August 2000

Births

BURTON- POLLITT- On Wednesday, August 16, 2000, in Lincoln County Hospital to Andrew and Leza a beautiful baby girl, Olivia Rose, 9lb 2oz. With love from both families.

COBB- JONES- On August 23, 2000, in Nottingham City Hospital to Nathan and Lavinia a beautiful baby daughter, Jasmine, 8lb. Cousin for Shanney Louise. Love and best wishes, Mum, Dad, Damian and Vicky.

JONES- MARTIN- On August 13, 2000, in Nottingham City Hospital to Martin and Julie a son, Aiden, 7lb 10oz. Love from both sets of grandparents.

LEE- On August 11, 2000, in City Hospital, Nottingham, to David and Amanda a son, Harry David Richard, brother to Daniel, Charles and Charlotte.

MIMMACK- On August 18, 2000, in Nottingham City Hospital to Russell and Lisa (nee Bilton) a son, Samuel Lynn. A welcome brother for Joshua and Ellie. Love, Mum, Dad, Andrew, Linda, Mervyn and families.

SEGLINS- On August 23, 2000, in Nottingham City Hospital to Chris and Denise a beautiful daughter, Sophie, 7lb 4oz. Congratulations. Love from Barry, Janice, Domini and Jordan. Congratulations. Love from Barry, Janice, Domini and Jordan.

STOREY- On Thursday, August 17, 2000, in Nottingham City Hospital to Mark and Joanna a beautiful son, William Mark, weighing 9lb 8oz. A welcome new playmate for Alexander.

Deaths

APPLEBY- On August 21, 2000, Geoffrey Goveland, died suddenly in Newark Hospital, aged 82. Dearly loved husband of Marian, devoted dad to Elizabeth, Janet and Martin and their families, beloved grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be deeply missed by the whole family and all who knew him. Funeral service to be held at Winthorpe Church on Wednesday, August 30 at 2.30pm, followed by cremation at Grantham. If desired, flowers, or donations to the League of Friends of Newark Hospital, may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.

ASHWORTH- On August 21, 2000, at her home in Norwell, Linda. Dearly loved daughter of Audrey and the late Ron, dear sister and sister-in-law of Sheila and Neville, loving aunt of Katie and Jenny. Funeral service at Mansfield Crematorium Tuesday, August 29 at 2.30pm. Family flowers only, please, but donations if desired, for Cancer Research Campaign, may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.

BAKER- On August 20, 2000, suddenly taken from us, Phyllis May, aged 86. Dearly love mother of Margaret, Richard and Robert. You left us with broken hearts, And beautifuland memories too, Memories are good, but can't compare, To having you with us, your love to share.- God bless you, Mum. All our love, Margaret, Richard and Brenda, Robert and Chris. xxx.

BAKER- On Sunday, August 20, 2000, at home, suddenly passed away peacefully, Phyllis May, aged 86. Beloved grandmother to Dawn, Gary, Mark, great-grandmother to Samantha, David, Erik and Sophie. We will miss you more than words can say. Love you always. xxx.

BAKER- On Sunday, August 20, 2000, Phyllis May. To Nanny you leave us with many happy memories that we will treasure. for ever. Love always, Jane and James. xxx.

FERGUSON- On August 17, 2000, in Grantham Hospital, peacefully, after a short illness, Hilda May (nee Cooper). Widow of the late Daniel (David). Our dearest and much loved mum, nanna and great-nanna. Greatly missed by us all. Simply the best.

GARTON- On August 22, 2000, in Newark Hospital, Lily May, aged 78. Dearly loved aunt of Christine, great-aunt of Sharon, Dawn and Gayle. Funeral service at Hawtonville Methodist Church on Tuesday, August 29 at 10.45am, followed by cremation at Grantham. Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations for Sargent Cancer Care for Children may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.

HAMILTON- On August 17, 2000, peacefully in Millbank, Kathleen Margaret, aged 86. Dear sister of the late Gordon. Thanks to the staff of Millbank for all their care and kindness. Funeral service at E. Gill and Sons' Chapel today, Friday, August 25 at 12.30pm, followed by interment at Balderton Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.

HAYWOOD- On August 23, 2000, peacefully in Homelea Residential Home, Bleasby, George Arthur (Nipper) of Southwell, aged 67. Dear brother of Herbert, brother-in-law of Margaret, uncle to Anne and Brian, great-uncle to Emily, Jennifer and Maria. Funeral service at Southwell Minster on Thursday, August 31 at 1pm, followed by cremation at Mansfield. Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations in his memory for the Parkinson's Disease Society may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.

HEALEY- On August 20, 2000, peacefully at Winthorpe Hall Nursing Home, Sheila Mary, of Collingham, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Harold. Funeral at South Collingham Church, today, Friday, August 25, at 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Any donations, please, to St John the Baptist Church, Collingham, c/o David Tingle Funeral Directors, Collingham.

HEALEY- On August 20, 2000, Sheila, aged 91. A dearly loved auntie and friend. You will be sadly missed and always remembered. All our love, Sheila, Derek, Heather, Simon and Tyler.

HEALEY- On August 20, 2000, Sheila. A dear friend. We will miss you always. All our love, Tina, Anna, Pia and Malcolm.

INMAN- On August 12, 2000, tragically, John, aged 37. Loving husband of Maureen, devoted dad of Brendan and Stacey. Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Newark, today, Friday, August 25 at 10am, followed by interment at Newark Cemetary. Flowers may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.

LAMBERT- On Saturday, August 19, 2000, passed away peacefully, after a long illness, Eileen Vilma, aged 72 years. Will be sadly missed by her loving husband Raymond and children Denise and Stephen and family. Her funeral will take place on Tuesday, August 29 at 2pm at Grantham Crematorium Chapel. Inquiries to Co-operative Funeral Services, Grantham. Tel 01476 570023.

LUTON- On August 18, 2000, Fred. Brother of Tim, Dulcie and family. Resting where no shadows fall.

LUTON- On August, 18, 2000, Fred. Brother-in-law to Cathleen and Jeff, uncle to Martyn and Julie. Our loss but Heaven's gain.

LUTON- On August, 18, 2000, peacfully at home, after a long illness patiently borne, Fred, aged 87. Beloved husband of Dot. The golden chain is broken, but one day it will be joined again. Cremation took place at Grantham Crematorium yesterday, Thursday, August 24. If desired, donations in his memory for the British Heart Foundation may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.

MILLS- On August 17, 2000, passed away peacefully in Princeton, Canada, Patricia, formerly of Barnby-in-the-Willows. Dear wife of Dennis, mum of Shane and Dianne, nanan of Aubrey, Joshua and Rachel.

MITCHELL- On August 16, 2000, Edna. Always loved and missed. God bless. Love from Jackie, Ken, Stacy and Beth.

MITCHELL- On August 16, 2000, peacefully at Blackpool, Edna. Devoted wife of Guy Mitchell for 74 years, mother of Gilbert, Frank and the late Jeffrey. Formerly resident of, and farming for more than 60 years at, Rolleston. Sadly missed by surviving sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

MITCHELL- On August 16, 2000, Edna, formerly of Rolleston. Dearly loved Nanna.- May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper for you to hear, That we who have loved and lost you, Still wish that you were here.- Always in our hearts. Nicky, Ian, Sharon, Mandy and Kim.

PERRY- On August 22, 2000, passed away suddenly, Derek, aged 71. Much loved husband of Sheila and father of Kalvin, John, Michele and Jackie. Funeral service to be held at St. Peter's Church, Farndon, at 10.45am on August 31. All flowers, please, to E. Gill and Sons Ltd, Albert Street, Newark.

WOODWARD- On August 21, 2000, in Mansfield Community Hospital, Wilf, of Farnsfield, aged 92. Husband of the late Mabel, devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral at Mansfield Crematorium today, Friday, August 25 at 4pm. Family flowers only. Inquiries to C. G. Rhodes Funeral Director, Farnsfield. Tel 01623 882383.

Marriages

WELCH- KNOWLES- On August 18, 2000, at Newark Parish Church, by the Rev R. Harlow-Trigg, Alfie, son of Mr and Mrs A. Welch, and Pauline, daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Knowles.

WITHAM- TAYLOR- On August 20, 2000, at Kelham Hall, Timothy, son of Mr and Mrs P. Witham of Bleasby, and Samantha, daughter of Mr and Mrs B. Taylor of Farndon.

Forthcoming Marriages

NICHOLSON-HOWELL- The marrige will take place at Newark Parish Church at 2pm, tomorrow, Saturday, August 26, 2000, of Graham and Kirstie. With love from Mum and Dad Howell and family.

Engagements

KELLAS- GREAVES- Mr and Mrs K. H. Greaves are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicola, and Michael. Love and best wishes from Mum, Kevin, Nikita, Chantelle. xxx. Nanna and family. x.

Birthdays

GAMAGE- Paula Marie, August 29, 2000. Congratulations on your 21st birthday. Lots of love from Mum, Dad, Amanda, Tony and James. xxxx.

SEARS- Congratulations, David, on your 18th birthday, August 26, 2000. Love from Mum, Dad, Christopher, Andrew, Clare and Grandma.

Birthday Memories

BARNETT- Alan. August 29. Special memories of a dear husband and dad. Love always, Mary and family.

BARNETT- Alan. August 29.- Gentle Jesus up above, Please give Grandad all our love.- Love always, your grandchildren. xxx.

HIND- Eileen. August 31. Thinking of you today and always. Love, Colin, Pearl and families.

JOHNSON- Beatrice Lily. August 24. Happy birthday, love. Always in our thoughts. Love, Gerald and family.

SEYMOUR- Tom. August 31. Dad and Grandad.- Birthday cards we cannot send, To you on this special day, But we love and miss you every day.- Love, all your daughters and families.

In Memoriam

ALLMAN- Julie, August 29, 1984.- We'll always cherish our memories of you, They're locked in our hearts to help us through, only the Lord knows the reason why, he called on you to serve on high.- Our love always, Mum, Dad, Diane, Lynne and Nigel.

ANDREWS- Julie (Cregg), died August 30, 1989.- A loving nan so rare and true, such special memories we have of you.- Loved and missed always. Granddaughters Marilyn and Grace, grandson Richard and families.

BARKER- Arthur Edward, died August 22, 1999. Fondest memories, God bless. Pamela, Jane, Jill and families.

CARNDUFF- Mark, died August 24, 1992. Always in our thoughts and hearts. Loved and missed. Mum, Dad and brothers Paul and Garry.

COOK- Charles Henry, died September 1, 1966.- Memories are a gift to treasure, Ours of you will last for ever.- Loving son Ken, Lena and family.

DICKENS- Gordon, fell asleep August 26, 1977, aged two years four months. To our chosen son, Gordon. Loved and remembered always. Love, Mam, Dad, brother Edward and sister Anka.

DONSON- Ernest, died August 21, 1993.- Time passes, memories stay, You're in our thoughts every day.- Loving wife Clarice and family.

ELLIS- Arthur, August 25, 1998. Treasured memories always. From your loving family.

FEATHERSTONE- Kathleen, died August 24, 1999. In loving memory of a dearly missed mum and grandma.- One year ago you passed away, We think of you each and every day.- With all our love, from Mark, Linda and Robert. xxx.

FEATHERSTONE- Kathleen, died August 24, 1999.- Memories are a gift to treasure, Ours of you, Mum, will last for ever.- We love and miss you so very much, Mum, remembered always. Love, Jane, Julian and Natalie. xxx.

GLANVILLE- Anne Margaret, died August 27, 1994.- It isn't what we write, Or even what we say, It's how we feel inside, As we think of you today.- Loving son Ken, Christine, grandchildren Sharon, Christopher, Wayne and familes.

HOWITT- Jim, died August 22, 1994.- Memories of you will never grow old, Like autumn leaves they turn to gold. Just as you were you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day.- Loving wife Janet, daughter Ann and grandchildren Sam and Gemma. xxx.

HURT- Harry, died August 26, 1981.- Memories have such lovely ways of bringing back our yesterdays. Loving wife Norma and Gary.

LACEY- Brian, died August 26, 1994.- You gave us all you had to give, With a heart so warm and tender, You were always there for those you loved, And those you loved remember.- Loving partner Avis, Jayne and Bridget. xxx.

SIMPSON- Charles, died August 30, 1996.- When I sit in quiet solitude, as I often do, I turn my thoughts to happy times, To yesterday and you.- Love you always, Eunice and little Freddie. Fond memories too, from all the family.

SMITH- Tom, died August 25, 1984. Loved and remembered always by your loving wife, Win.

SUMMERFIELD- Pauline, died August 29, 1994.- Treasure her, Lord, in your garden of rest, For here on earth she was one of the best. Love, Paul, Karen, Tracy and families.

TIBBS- Grandad, August 31, 1994. We wish we still had you. Love now and always, Jaime, Scott, Dean and Jay.

TIBBS- Jack, August 31, 1994. Loved and remembered always. Love from me to you, Mary. xxx.

TIBBS- Jack, Dad, August 31, 1994.- Time may hide sadness, Smiles may hide tears, Missing you is no easier, Despite the passing years.- Love you very much, Dad. Love, Jacqueline and Dave.

TOPHAM- Vanessa, died August 29, 1999. It does not seem like a year since you were taken from me. A loving and caring wife, you were special in every way. I love and miss you so much, darling. You're for ever in my thoughts and in my heart. Love you always, God Bless. Your ever-loving husband, Ian.

WILSON- Beatrice, died August 23, 1981.- Treasure her, Lord, in Your garden of rest, For, here on earth, she was one of the best.- Loving son Robin, Christine and girls.

Congratulations

BRADLEY- Wayne and Joanne. Congratulations on your wedding day, August 19, 2000. Love and best wishes for the future, Ken, Doreen and Neil. x.

DIXON- Julie and Steven. Congratulations on your baby girl, Stevey E. Dixon. Love, Mum, Dad and boys.

MIMMACK- Congratulations, Lisa and Russell, on the birth of our new grandson, Samuel Lynn, born August 18. Brother for Joshua and Ellie. Love, Mum and Ron.

Diamond Weddings

BURKITT- BULLIMORE- On August 24, 1940, Ralph and Hilda. Wishing you happiness always. Love, Renee.

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

ANDERSON- Sean, aged 9, and family, thank Giles Blower, Welfare Rights, for his dedication, help and support. Here's to many more jigs in the toilet, ha ha. Thank you.

BRADLEY- Wayne and Joanne would like to thank everyone involved in making their day so special. To Sue, Gary and little Amy for all their help and support, but most of all to Ann, Richard, Jan, Stewart, Marlene and Bruce for that extra-special touch.

CLIFTON- Marjorie would like to thank her loving family, her very good neighbours and many friends for their help and concern during her stay in hospital.

CRAVEN-Judy and family would like to thank relatives, friends and villagers for their sympathy and support, following the loss of Doug. Our thanks to the Rev David Anderson who conducted the service of thanksgiving at Barnby and to David Dixey of E. Gill and Sons Ltd for the flawless and sympathetic funeral arrangements.

CROOKS- Amy and Paul would like to thank everyone for all their kind best wishes on their engagement, especially Mum and Dad for all their support and help.

LEE- Audrey wishes to thank everyone for the help, support and messages of sympathy received in the sad loss of her mum. Special thanks to all the staff at Red Rose Nursing Home, the Rev Richard Harlow-Trigg and E. Gill and Sons Ltd.

LONGMATE- Brian and Pat wish to thank their many friends, relatives and neighbours for their generous donations of cakes, raffle prizes and moneys. Also the hard work they did to make the Afternoon Tea in aid of QMC Dietery Unit such a success.

MARSHALL- Connie, Anthony and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their messages of sympathy and for their prayers over the sudden and sad loss of Ernest. Special thanks go to the Rev Peter Brown for the service and to David Dixey of E. Gill and Sons for the funeral arrangements so sympathetically carried out.

McGREGOR- The family would like to thank friends and neighbours for the flowers, cards etc. following their sad loss. Special thanks to Tom Carver, Tony Gregory at Newark Police Station, the divers, football teams, his friends at Newark Glass, The Cardinal's Hat, and also the Pennifold family for help and support, and E. Gill and Sons for funeral arrangements sympathetically carried out. Rest in peace, Paul (Macca).

MELLORS- Mary wishes to thank Rose Cottage Cafe for their help when she was taken ill. Also the couple (name not known) for their kindness, and Eric's Taxi, the ambulance service, Sconce Ward staff for all their caring help, also her dearest friend, Ethel, for her untiring attention. God bless you all.

PRITCHARD- Audrey and family would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for all the kind messages and tributes following their sad loss. Special thanks to Beaumond House, all staff on Minster Ward for all their care and support they gave Ken, also family, and to Dr Vohrah, stand-in vicar for the lovely service, and E. Gill and sons for all the funeral arrangements so sympathetically carried out.

ROBERTS- Shirley, David, Howard and Julie would like to thank relatives, friends, neighbours and all Chris's colleagues at NSK RHP for their kind messages, cards and tributes. Special thanks to the Rev Sybil Davenport for the lovely service, Daniel and everyone at E. Gill and Sons, Cheryl and Tony, Dr Donohue and all the carers that helped to look after Chris over the last eight months. Many, many thanks for all the donations for Leukaemia Research Fund in memory of Chris.