December 2000

01 December 2000

Births

ARMSTRONG- BENTON- On November 28, 2000, in Lincoln County Hospital to Ben and Danielle, a beautiful daughter, Morgan-Paige, 5lb 8oz. A first grandchild to a proud Sue and Ian.

BRAGG- On November 27, 2000, in Slough Hospital to Richard and Shani (nee Royle) a son, Joshua Anthony. Many congratulations.

KING- On November 25, 2000, in Nottingham City Hospital to Nigel and Karen (nee Longmate) a daughter, Amy Karen. Congratulations and lots of love from both families.

Deaths

BLATHERWICK- On November 27, 2000, Les. Goodnight, God bless. Love, Louise, Julie, Anita, Kay and all the family.

BLATHERWICK- On November 27, 2000, Les.- A man who was so very tame, For him to go was such a shame, As we lay him down to rest, We all know he really was the best of the best.- Goodnight, Les, and God bless. Love from brother Roy and sister-in-law Marion. xxx.

BLATHERWICK- On November 27, 2000, peacefully but suddenly, in Newark Hospital, Les, aged 65 years. Much loved husband of Janice and dear father of Sandra and Ann. Funeral service at Christ Church, Newark, today, Friday, December 1 at 10am, followed by interment at Newark Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations for Newark and District Hospice Aid may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.

BRAILSFORD- On November 24, 2000, peacefully in Newark Hospital, Peter A., aged 62 years. Loving and dearly loved husband of Eleanor. Funeral service at St Peter's Church, cremation at Grantham. Flowers, or if preferred, donations for the League of Friends of Newark Hospital, may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.

CHECKLEY- On November 23, 2000, peacefully, after a short illness, in Newark Hospital, Malcolm, aged 54 years, of Cherry Holt, Newark. The devoted son of Elsie, beloved brother of June, John, Keith and the late Sylvia, and a dear uncle - will be remembered always. Funeral service at Christ Church, Newark, today, Friday, December 1, 2000, at 1.45pm, followed by cremation at Grantham. Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations in his memory for Funeral Directors.t Hospice Aid may be sent to G. E. Rose

CLARKE- On November 19, 2000, Neil.- Memories are a gift to treasure, Ours of you will last for ever.- Eveline, Brian, Rebecca, Nigel and Jessica.

CLARKE- On November 19, 2000, tragically, on the eve of his 36th birthday, Neil Andrew. Beloved son of Norman and Margaret, loving brother of Gary and Richard, and brother-in-law of Zoe, devoted~ uncle of Jenna, Oliver and Edward. We shall all miss him so very much. Please respect our wishes for a private funeral.

DICKINSON- On November 27, 2000, died peacefully, in City Hospital, Nottingham, Charles Sydney, of Southwell, aged 86 years. Funeral service at 9.50am, tomorrow, Saturday, December 2, at Mansfield Crematorium. No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, to City Hospital, Winifred Ward 2, c/o D. J. Hall Funeral Directors, Southwell.

MILLHOUSE- On November 26, 2000, in Fosselands Residential Home, Thomas Samuel, aged 97. Devoted husband of the late Dorothy, father of Daphne and Dudley, grandfather of Karen, Shirley, Gerald, Thomas and Rebecca. Funeral service at 11.45pm on Monday, December 4, at Grantham Crematorium Chapel, followed by interment at Grantham Cemetery. Funeral arrangements, E. Gill and Sons Ltd.

PRATER- On November 26, 2000, peacefully in Bassetlaw Hospice, Anne Jennifer, aged 53 years. Loving wife of Barry, beloved mother of James, Vicky and David. Funeral service and cremation to take place today, Friday, December 1, 2000, at Rose Hill Crematorium, Doncaster, at 2.15pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations in her memory to Bassetlaw Hospice, c/o E. Hurton and Son Ltd, 73 Grove Street, Retford, DN22 6LA. Tel 01777 703502.

RAY- On November 23, 2000, Eileen. No words we write could ever reveal our love for you and the way we feel. Help came you to bear. Now in God's care, the pain has gone. You nowr rest in peace at last, dear Mum. George, Stephen, Sharon and family.

RAY- On November 23, 2000, Eileen.- Memories are a gift to treasure, Ours of you will last for ever.- Night-night, Nana, sweet dreams. Heartbroken grandsons Mark and Robert. xx.

RAY- On November 23, 2000, Eileen.- My words are few, my thoughts are deep, Memories of you are mine to keep.- Love, Di. xx.

RAY- On November 23, 2000, Eileen.- Gentle Jesus up above, Please give Ross's Nanna a great big hug.- Loving grandchildren Chelsea and Kyle. xx.

RAY- On November 23, 2000, Eileen.- It isn't what we write, Or even what we say, It's what we feel inside us, As we think of you today.- Love, Anne, Fred and family.

RAY- On November 23, 2000, Eileen. A good friend and neighbour, sadly missed. Dorothy, Ken and family.

SAVAGE- On November 23, 2000, June. Goodbye, June, I still have many happy memories of you since we met, when you were about twelve years old. If there is any afterlife and you meet Frances, tell her I still miss her very much. Love, Jim.

THOMPSON- On November 27, 2000, suddenly, in Grantham and District Hospital, Jeffrey Gordon, aged 68 years. Dearly loved husband of Gerry, father to Nigel, father-in-law to Liz, dearest grandad of Simon and Sarah. Funeral service at Newark Parish Church on Tuesday, December 5 at 10.45am, followed by cremation at Grantham. Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations for the British Heart Foundation may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.

WARD- On November 24, 2000, suddenly in Winthorpe Hall Nursing Home, Ernest (Ernie), aged 95 years, of Alexander dearest father-in-law of Melanie and devoted grandad of Philippa. Funeral service takes place on Monday, December 4, 2000, at St Leonard's Church, Newark, at 10am, followed by interment at Newark Cemetery. Inquiries to G. E. Rose Funeral Directors.

WELLS- On November 29, 2000, Delia, a friend who will be sadly missed. Ken and Rita.

WELLS- On November 29, 2000, suddenly,~ Delia, aged 60. Daughter of Mary, sister of Greta, sister-in-law of Derek, aunt of nieces Sharon, Lynn and Alison. Funeral arangements by G.E.Rose. Will be sadly missed by Mother and all the family.

WELLS- On November 29, 2000, Delia, died suddenly. Memories will last for ever. From Sheila and all the family.

Marriages

CROOKES- CHRISTOVA- On November 18, 2000, in Sofia, Bulgaria, Anthony David, eldest son of Dr and Mrs Peter Crookes, and Galina, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Tzvetan Christova.

LEDGER- RICHARDS- On November 21, 2000, in Tobago, Wayne and Kirsty. Congratulations. Looking forward to the party. Lots of love, Dad, Helen and Ruth.

Engagements

FEARN- PARSONS- The engagement is announced of Jonathan Richard, elder son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Fearn of Newark, and Sarah, daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Parsons of Nuneaton, Warwickshire.

Birthdays

BROWN- Darren. Congratulations on your 30th birthday, December 4, 2000. All my love, from Carla.

Birthday Memories

CARLISLE- Jolene. November 24. Fifteen today, Jolene.- We can't celebrate your birthday like we used to, It seems so unfair, For you are so far away, But, in our hearts, you are always there. We will put our hands together and say a could have shared.- Love, Sarah, Mark, Rose and family.

HAYES- Ian (Sam). December 1.- It's not just on your birthday, And not just once a year, But every day that passes, We wish that you were here.- Always in our thoughts, for ever in our hearts. Love, Mum, Dad and Lee. x.

JACKSON- Ethel. December 1. Mum, to think we did not say goodbye, Will always bring regret, But the hearts that always loved you Are the hearts that won't forget.- Love you always. Mavis, Jim, Julie, Tony, John, Teresa, Kenny and grandchildren. xxx.

JACKSON- Ethel. December 1. Treasured memories of a special mum, gran and great-gran. Happy birthday. We all miss you. Lots of love and kisses, David and Dawn, Frank and Sue, David and Sharron, Debbie and Richard, Rebecca, Ashleigh, Joseph, Megan, Phoebe and Jazmyn.

JACKSON- Ethel. December 1. Mum and Nana.- A prayer, a thought, is all I can give, These you will have as long as I live.- All our love, Shirley and family.

JONES- Shirley. November 30. Treasured birthday memories of a dearly loved sister, sister-in-law, aunty and great-aunt, who died December 22, 1999.- Remembering you is easy, We do it every day, But the heartache of losing you Will never go away.- Your loving sister Edith, brother-in-law John, niece Tricia, Neal, and great-niece Lucy, nephew David, Linda, Robert, Sarah and Nicola.

PERRY- Derek. December 3.- My world fell apart, Dad, When you were called away; I love and miss you deeply, Much And especially today.- Love, Michele, Jeremy, Daniel,ad, Benjamin, Oliver and Nichola.

PERRY- Derek. December 3.- A birthday wish, sincere and true, Sent with love from me to you, Silent thoughts, tears unseen, Wishing your absence was only a dream.- Happy birthday, darling, miss you so much. All my love always, ever-loving wife, Sheila. xx.

PERRY- Derek. December 3. Birthday memories, Dad and Grandad, 72 today.- Three months have passed me by, I still look up and wonder why, But, in my heart, there is a place, I still see your smiling face.- You will always be loved and remembered. Love, John, Ruth and family.

PERRY- Derek. December 3. Birthday memories of a special in our hearts, you're always there.- Love and miss you so much. Jackie, Glenn, Alex, Thomas and Jack. xx.

SULLIVAN- Melanie (nee Hindson). December 5.- A silent thought, sincere and true, A birthday wish from us to you, Written in gold on a cloud above, Sent to you with all our love.- Love, Mum, daughter Cardine and sons Kevin and Kieran.

SULLIVAN- Melanie. December 5.- Behind our smile there is a tear, For a wonderful one who was so dear. Our hearts still ache as we whisper low, ``Happy birthday, we love you so. Love, daughter Kelly, Keith and granddaughter Kyra-Melanie.

SULLIVAN- Melanie. December 5. Birthday memories of a lovely niece, so sadly missed. Love, Auntie Barbara, Uncle Ray and family.

SUMMERFIELD- Pauline. December 1.- Wishing you were with us To share your special day, We miss you, Mum, so very much More than words can say.- Love, Paul, Karen, Tracy and families.

WALKER- Cath. December 5. Constantly in our thoughts every day. Albert and family.

In Memoriam

ALLEN- Gill, died December 3, 1994.- Time passes, memories stay, Loved and remembered every day.- Love, Chris, Dick and family.

ALLEN- Gill, died December 3, 1994.- No words or tears can ever say How much we love and miss you every single day.- Mum, Dad and Kelly.

BAINBOROUGH Pauline died November 27, 1997,. In loving memory of my dear wife who passed away three long years ago.- The day is remembered and silently kept, No words can fill, We love and miss you, Pauline, and always will.- Love always, John.

BAINES- Trevor, died December 2, 1994. Treasured memories of a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Remembered always, Colin, Margaret and family.

BROOKER- Jim, died December 2, 1978.- Memories of happy times together Keep you close and last for ever.- Ever-loving wife Bet, Karen, Greta, Nick, James, Becky and Kate. xxx.

CALLADINE- Lorraine, died December 3, 1994. Treasured memories of a much loved wife and mother. Roy, Julia, Andrew and Roger.

CAMPION- Gladys, died December 5, 1998. Always in my thoughts. Loving husband, Geoff.

CAMPION- Gladys, died December 5, 1998. Treasured memories of a mum and nana. Love, David and family.

CLARK- Arthur, died December 1, 1995. In loving memory of a wonderful dad. Love, Susan and David.

CROUCH- Thomas William, died December 1, 1999. Treasured memories of a loved husband, dad and grandad.- Never more than a thought away, Loved and rembered every day. Annie, Sheila, Colin, Gary and Jason.

DUNN- Connie, died December 2, 1991. Treasured memories. Jean, Stephen and Elaine.

DUNN- Constance Vera (Connie), died December 2, 1991. Cherished memories of a loving wife and mother. Gordon, Steve, Geoff and their families.

DUNN- Keith, November 30, 1997.- As time unfolds another year, Precious memories keep you near. Thoughts of you, my darling, are lovingly kept, You were too special to ever forget.- Love and miss you. Your wife, Poll. xx.

DUNN- Keith, November 30, 1997. Loved and remembered. Bob.

DUNN- Keith, November 30, 1997.- If only I could laugh with you In the same old way, To hear your voice and see your smile, Then life to me, Dad, would be worthwhile.- Love you always, loving daughter Karen and Mez. Love and miss you, Grandad. Ever-loving grandsons Christopher and Liam. xx.

DUNN- Keith, November 30, 1997. Dad, for ever in our thoughts. Love, Graham, Joan, grandsons Aaron and Luke. xx.

GROSSE- Ray, December 4, 1999. Memories of a dear brother. Love, sister Alice.

GROSSE- Ray, died December 4, 1999. Treasured, loving memories of a dear husband, loved and remembered today and every day. Loving wife, Bren. xxx.

GROSSE- Ray, died December 4, 1999. In loving memory of a dear dad and grandad who is always in our thoughts and hearts. Jan, Kevin, Frazer and Chloe. xxx.

GROSSE- Ray, died December 4, 1999. Remembering you today and always, a dear dad and grandad. With our love, Gill and Elliott. xxx.

JOYNES- Ian, died December 1, 1997.- We cannot bring the old days back, When we were all together, But memories keep you close to us, And memories last for ever; We And you know you never will.- Mum, Dad and family.n, Ian,

MAYFIELD- Gladys, died December 7, 1993. Memories of a devoted and loving wife are a treasure that can never be taken away. Always in my thoughts, ``G''. Loving husband, Derek.

PARNHAM- Ivy, December 3, 1999. Loving thoughts of a dear mother and grandmother. Ron, Reg, Margaret and family.

PRICE- Hiram, November 29, 1961. Treasured memories of a special dad and grandad, never forgotten. Lena, Ken and family.

ROBSON- Joannah, December 6, 1997.- Our hearts are filled with sadness, Our eyes are filled with tears, Our thoughts are filled with memories To last us all our years.- We will love and miss you until we meet again. Your broken-hearted Mum and Dad. xxx.

ROBSON- Joannah, December 6, 1997.- Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but ever near.- Till we meet again, my beautiful granddaughter. Love and hugs from Grandma. xxx.
passed but we think and talk of you often. Love fromrs have daughter Judith, John and grandsons Timothy and Richard.

RUSHBY- Michael Allan, died December 7, 1994. Precious memories. Love always, Mum and Dad.

STANSALL- Harold, November 30, 1992. A special dad.- We talk about you often, Wish we could see your smile, In our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day.- Miss you lots. From Lynn and Trevor. xx.

STANSALL- Harold (Grandad), died November 30, 1992.- All the years that pass us by, Memories of you never die.-Love you and miss you. Kelly and Lee. xx.

STANSALL- Harold, November 30, 1992. The gates of memory never close. Love and miss you. Your Irene. x.

TAGGART- Maxine, died November 30, 1986. A true friend, always loved and remembered. Love, Jenny M, Jenny C, Jenny P, Cheryl and Yvonne. Also Brendan, died December 16, 1988.

THORPE- Alec, died December 6, 1999. Sadly missed. Love, Heather, Colin, Nicola, Corinne, Allen and Lois.

THORPE- Kenneth (Alec), died December 6, 1999. Missing you today and always. Love from Kim, Lee, John, Sue and grandchildren.

THORPE- Kenneth (Alec), died December 6, 1999. Thinking of you today and always. Love, Fay.

WALKER- Wilf, December 3, 1996.- Remembering you is easy, We do it every day, Losing you is the heartache That never goes away.- Loving wife Brenda, sons Stephen, Kevin and families.

Congratulations

PADGETT- Michael and Maria. Congratulations and best wishes on the birth of your daughter, Carla Sophie. Welcome sister for Anna. Love from Mum, John, Patricia, Courtney, Loretta and Nan.

STANSALL- Carla. Congratulations on your 21st Birthday. Love from Mum, Dad, Lisa and both Nanas. xxx.

STEWART- Sarah. Congratulations on your first year in your own business. We're very proud of you, angel. Love, Mum and Dad.

STEWART- Sarah. Congratulations on your first year in business. Lots of love, Gramps, Pop and a special Nan.

Ruby Weddings

PEMBERTON- SHANKLAND- On December 3, 1960, at Christ Church, Newark, Frank and Dawn.

Thanks

BROOKE- Dorothy. The family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind words, cards and donations. Thanks especially to the Rev John Quarrell, and Richard and staff at G. E. Rose for their support and friendship.

COOPER- Tony, Steve, Sue, Val, Adrian and families would cards, floral tributes and donations following the sudden loss of their father, Gerald. Special thanks to Dr Wathen, the ambulance service and Newark Hospital for their care and attention, to Canon Roger Hill for the comforting service, and E. Gill and Sons, especially David Dixey, for their excellent funeral arrangements.

NORMAND- Ruby, Claire and Ian would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for their messages of sympathy, support and kindness, following the sad loss of Bill. Thanks also to the staff of Sconce Ward at Newark Hospital for their kindness and care of Bill during his final illness. Special thanks to Noreen and Gerry Gilbert and Ann Lukes for their friendship and hospitality. We are also grateful to Rev Martin Amery for his comforting service and to E. Gill and Sons.

RAY- My family and I would like to express our sincere gratitude for all the support we have received from our neighbours and friends during this sad occasion. We would also like to thank Dr Singleton, Dr Hunter and the paramedics, also the staff at Newark Hospital for their care and attention.

ROBERTSHAW- Kevin and Lindsey (Revill) would like to thank family and friends for their gifts, cards and kindness given to their son Robbie.

ROSE- Richard, David and families would like to thank friends and family for their messages of sympathy in their sad loss. Special thanks to the Rev Valerie Rampton for a lovely service and to E. G. Darke for the funeral arrangements.

SHEPPARD- Alan. The family would like to thank all the staff at Fosselands Residential Home. Special thanks to Tracey, the Rev Richard Hooton, and Daniel Sales of E. Gill and Sons for the funeral arrangements.

STORAR- Kathleen, Barbara and Darren~ wish to thank flowers sent to the late George (Fred). Thanks also to thed staff at the Oaks Nursing Home for all their kindness shown to him. Also thanks to doctors at the Barnbygate surgery for all their care, staff at Newark Hospital, and Mr Gill and his staff for the funeral arrangements. Many thanks to the Rev David Anderson for the beautiful service at St Giles' Church, Balderton.

WINTERBOTTOM- The family of the late Annie Ellen (Nancy) wish to thank all relatives and friends for all their kind messages of sympathy and donations for the Alzheimer's Society, following their sad loss. Special thanks to all kindness shown to Nancy over the last several years, to the Rev Pam Webster for her words of comfort at the funeral service, and to Richard Todd and staff at G. E. Rose for their efficient and caring funeral arrangements.