December 2000

29 December 2000

BROWN- ISSOTT- On December 15, 2000, to Stuart and Joanne a daughter, Megan Holly, 6lb 11oz. From all the family.

CARLILE- SMITH- On December 24, 2000, in Leicester General Hospital to Gary and Emma a beautiful daughter, Bella Hope, 7lb 2oz. Congratulations, love and best wishes from both families. xxx.

COOTE- MEACHAM- On December 20, 2000, to Duncan and Kirsty a precious baby girl, Madison Leah, 9lb 12oz. Welcome great-granddaughter for Great-Gran Hyde. xxx.

COOTE- MEACHAM- On December 20, 2000, to Duncan and Kirsty, best wishes on the birth of your gorgeous baby girl, Madison Leah, 9lb 12oz. Lots of love, Aunty Helen and Aunty Tracy. xxx.

COOTE- MEACHAM- On December 20, 2000, in Lincoln County Hospital to Duncan and Kirsty a daughter, Madison Leah, 9lb 12oz. First grandchild for Mick, Jan, Sue and Dave. Best wishes from both families.

COOTE- MEACHAM- On December 20, 2000, in Lincoln County Hospital to Duncan and Kirsty a daughter, Madison Leah. Thank you, Kirsty, for giving me the best Christmas present ever. Love to you both for ever, Duncan. xxx.

DENT-TOWNROW- On December 25, 2000, in Lincoln County Hospital to Rob and Clare a son, Joshua Robert, 9lb 3oz, brother for Luke, second grandson for Maureen and George. Congratulations and love from Mum and Dad and all the family. xxx.

DENT-TOWNROW- On December 25, 2000,to Rob and Clare, a wonderful son, Joshua Robert, a little brother for Luke. Thanks, Clare, for the best Christmas present ever. Lots of love, Rob and Luke. xxx.

NEWTON- On December 22, 2000, to Paul and Helen a daughter, Louise Mae. Our first grandchild. Congratulations and lots of love from Mum and Dad Newton.

PICKERILL- On December 20, 2000, in Lincoln County Hospital to David and Katherine a daughter, Georgia Lucy. Sister for Holly Louise, second welcome granddaughter for Jenny and Barry Pickerill, and second welcome great-granddaughter for Olive Martin.

PICKERILL- On December 20, 2000, in Lincoln County Hospital to David and Kate (nee Shrive) a daughter, Georgia Lucy, 8lb 1oz, welcome sister for Holly.

SIDDONS-NEWTON- On December 16, 2000, in Airedale Hospital to Chris and Clare a precious daughter, Hollie Caitlin, second beautiful granddaughter for Angela and Derek. Congratulations from all the family. xxx.

Deaths

LYNCH- On December 23, 2000, peacefully in Newark Hospital, Michael (Mick), aged 73 years, of Balderton. The dearly Jim, Brian and Joe, father-in-law of Bridgett and Denise, beloved grandad of Laura, Adam, Nigel, Antony, Fay, Craig, Daniel, Dale and Ben, and best pal of ''Tosh''. Reception into Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Newark, will take place on Tuesday, January 2, 2001, at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, January 3, 2001, at 10am, followed by interment at Mount Road Cemetery, Balderton. Inquiries and flowers to G. E. Rose Funeral Directors.

MACKENDER- On December 20, 2000, in Bassingham Nursing Home, Elsie Kendrick. Loving wife of Bob, mother of Anne, Michael and Patrick, mother-in-law of Reg, Ann and Marion. Thursday, December 28, 2000. Donations for the British Heart Foundation may be sent to Robert Ash and Sons Funeral Directors, 18 Lincoln Road, Bassingham.

MASKILL- On Friday, December 22, 2000, suddenly, at home, Mary, aged 84. Mother of Robert, mother-in-law of Dawn and grandmother of Adam and Tegan. Funeral and burial at Kneesall Church on Tuesday, January 2, 2001, at 11am, followed by refreshments in the village hall. Donations to St Bartholomew's Church, in the church or to the funeral director, J. W. Hutchinson. Tel 01623 797647.

PICKEN-On December 20, 2000, at Little Oaks Nursing Home, Ellen May, aged 88. Dearly loved mother of Christine, much loved grandmother of Kathryn and Rachael. Funeral service at Grantham Crematorium on Tuesday, January 2, 2001 at 10.15am.

STUBLEY- On December 20, 2000, Patricia (Pat), (nee Locock). Words are not enough to say how much we love and miss you. Peace after pain, God bless, Pat. Love from broken-hearted sisters Anne and Marion and families.

WALKER- On December 25, 2000, suddenly, in Newark Hospital, Margaret (Peggy), aged 81. Mother of David and Michael, Debbie and Martin, great-nan of Joel and Brett. She will be sadly missed. Rest in peace. Funeral service at Grantham Crematorium on Tuesday, January 2, at 3.30pm. Flowers may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.

Engagements

BEARDSLEY-PALING- Ann and Richard Paling are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicola, and Lee, son of Gaynor and Neil Beardsley of Rainworth, on December 25, 2000. With love from both families.

BROWN-KILLETT- Shirley and Alan wish to announce the engagement of Amy and Colin on Christmas Day. Love from Mum, Dad and both Nans.

Birthdays

BLYTHE- Dilys. Congratulations on your 90th birthday, Mum, on January 1, 2001. Lots of love, Chess, Allan, Karen, Steve, Neil and Danni.

MICHIE- James. Congratulations on your 21st birthday, December 29, 2000. Love, Uncle Brian, Auntie Ellen and family.

OSBORN- Graham. Happy 50th birthday, Dad, January 3, 2001. With love from Nicholas, Karen and Joshua. xxx.
January 3, 2001. With love and best wishes, Grandma Gladys, Grandad Jack.

WINTER- Vera. Happy 70th birthday, Mum, December 29, 2000. Payback time! Love from Julie and David.

Birthday Memories

DUNN- Keith. December 28. Happy birthday, Dad, always in our thoughts. Love, Graham and Joan, xx; grandsons Aaron and Luke, xx.

DUNN- Keith. December 28.- No more tomorrows for us to share, But yesterday's memories will always be there.-Happy Birthday Dad love, Karen, Mez, and loving grandsons Christopher and Liam. xx.

DUNN- Keith. December 28.- Let the winds of love blow softly, And whisper in your ear, Happy birthday, my darling Keith, I wish you could be here.- Your ever-loving wife, Poll. xx.

GIBSON- Les. December 28. Many treasured memories. I miss you so much. All my love, Phyllis. x.

GIBSON- Les. December 28. In our thoughts at this special time and always. Love, Lynn, Carol, Jennifer, Alan, Colin, Lisa, Joanna and Laura. xxx. grandchildren Ben, Jessica,

HOLLOWAY- Martin. December 29. It's not just on your special day, but every day, I wish you were still here, with your wicked sense of humour. Love, Barbara.

MORTIMER- Dora. January 2. Happy birthday. Love from your loving son David. xx.

PEGG- Jacqueline. December 30.- Sending birthday wishes in a prayer, For a mum and nan remembered this day of the year.- Love, son Steven, Anita and girls. x.

PEGG- Jacqueline. December 30.- I'd surely give the world to say, To you, dear Jackie, ``Happy birthday.'' Loved always, husband Ernie. xxx.

WALLS- Edna. December 31.- No presents or cards to send, Only precious memories for us to keep.- Love, Christine, Darren, Lesley, Teresa and Kevin. xx.

WHITE- Barbara May. December 26. Happy birthday, Mam, thinking of you always. Love from husband Albert and son Kevin and Karen and family.

In Memoriam

ANDREW- Shaun, January 1, 1990. Always thinking of you, not just today, but every day. Miss you Love, Pauline, Gavin, Patricia, Peter, Mark and Sarah. xxx.

ANDREW- Shaun Peter, died January 1, 1990. A dearly loved son and brother.- Days go by and years go on, But memories of you will always live on.- God bless. Love, Mum and Dad, Gary, Liz, Becky and Emily. xxx.

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

BOND- Dorothy, died December 30, 1999. Always loved andrembered by her family. Husband Albert, Carol, Pat, Charlotte, Gary and Elle. x

ELSE- Jennifer Ann, December 30, 1964.- To Heaven we send a special wish, For our Jennifer we love and will always miss, A silent prayer, a kiss of gold, And all the love our hearts can hold.- God bless. Mum, Dawn and Karen.

FARMER- Jed, died January 3, 1993.- Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, It's the loneliness that's left behind, That never goes away.- Lots of love, Mary. xxx.

FARMER- Jed, died January 3, 1993.- I still miss you as hearts, You're still our number one.- Lots of love, Vanessa and Ali. xxx.

FARMER- Jed, died January 3, 1993.- Happy thoughts of time together, Hold memories that will last for ever.- Lots of love, Andrew, Jo and Elisha. xxx.

KERSHAW- Terry, died January 3, 2000.- Taken from us a year ago, Heartaches and tears will always flow, Time will pass but memories stay, For ever in our hearts, son, every day.- Heartbroken Mum. x.

MASON- Percy Roland (Ron), died December 22, 1982. In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and brother. Always in our thoughts.

MARGERISON- Ron, died January 1, 1992.- Simple words, but very true, We will always love and remember you.- Loving wife Phyllis and family.

O'DONNELL- Edie, January 2, 1997.- We didn't always tell you, Mum, But then we thought you knew, How much we truly loved you, And thought the world of you. You left us many memories, That will often make us cry, But the love that's locked within our hearts, No one can ever buy.- Also special birthday memories for January 21. Love, Margaret, Ann, Kevin, Angela, Paul and families. xxx.

ORREY- Brian, died January 2, 1993.- Deep in our hearts, your memory is kept, You are too special to ever forget.- Love, Mum, Dad, Rowena, Dean and family.

ROBERTSHAW- Jason Paul, died January 4, 1991. A much loved son and brother.- Loving memories keep you near, They will never go away, Those who knew and loved you, Still miss you each and every day.- Love for ever, Mum, Dad, Kevin and Lee. xxx.

SMITH- George, died January 2, 1999.- No more tomorrows for us to share, But yesterday's memories will always be there.- Missing you so much, loving wife, Joyce. xx.

STALEY- Winnie, died December 30, 1999. Remembering you every day is easy, Mum. You've left us with so many precious, happy memories. God bless. All our love, daughter Barbara, son-in-law Colin.

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

TUCKER- Reg, died December 29, 1976. Treasured memories of a loving dad and grandad. You are always in our thoughts. All our love, Lorraine, Dennis and family.

WALLS- Geoff, died January 4, 1997. Loving memories of a dear dad, grandad and great-grandad. Love, Christine, Darren, Lesley, Pete, Rebecca Jo, Teresa, Matthew and Kevin. xx.

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.

Congratulations

BEARDSLEY-PALING- Lee and Nicola. Congratulations on your engagement. Love, Sarah and Jason.

MACAULEY-SMITH- Congratulations, Frank and Lisa, on your engagement on Christmas Day. Love, Mum, Kevin, Teresa, Kelly, Natalie and Lucy. xxx.

SLEIGHT- December 30, 2000. Congratulations Ralph and Nancy, for surviving 50 years of marriage. Have a nice day. Love from Derek, Ann, Tracy, Tim, Lisa, David, Hannah and Lucy. xxx.

Thanks

ASHER-HALL- David and Christine would like to thank everyone for the love and support given to Julie over the tragic loss of Rees.

ASHER- Rees. Words cannot begin to express my deepest thanks for the overwhelming support I have received from everyone who knew Rees and those who knew him only through knowing me. Special thanks to Carol, Pam, Noreen and Elva, who were there for me during those dreadful first few days. To his mates, who not only supported me, but who were so supportive of each other. To Mark Tanner for making the service so special, and to David Hall, who did Rees proud during what was a difficult time for us all. Again, my heartfelt thanks to everyone. Anita Asher.

BRADFORD Tommy would like to say a big thank you to Mrs Holmes,``all the boys'' and ``all the girls'' for organising the surprise party. Thanks to everyone for turning up. I know you came to see me and not the stripper! Thank you to everyone for the cards and presents, much appreciated. I certainly had a birthday that I'll always remember.

HALLAM- The Wells family, friends of the late Peter Hallam, would like to thank staff of the Minster Ward, Newark Hospital, the Rev Richard Hooton for the service, and E. Gill and Sons for the funeral arrangements.

MORTIMER Pat and David would like to thank relatives and friends for cards, messages of sympathy and the beautiful floral tributes, following the sad loss of their mum, Dora. Thanks also to all the staff of the Little Oaks Nursing Home, for all their care and kindness. Special thanks to the Rev R. Avent for the lovely service and G. E. Rose for the excellent funeral arrangements.

RAWLIN- The family of the late Herbert (Bert) would like to thank all relatives and friends for their kind messages of sympathy and support, and donations to Newark and District Hospice Aid (Beaumond House). Thanks also to Dr Britton, the Rev John Quarrell, Pete Footitt for playing the last post, and David Gill for the excellent funeral arrangements, and special thanks to Sue, Christine, their care and kindness to Bert and help and support to theerful family.

RHODES- Ruth and family would like to thank all friends and relatives for their kind messages of sympathy and donations following the sad loss of John. Thanks also to John Pensom for the service and to C. G. Rhodes for the funeral arrangements.