March 2000

10 March 2000

Births

ALDRIDGE- LOVETT- On March 1, 2000, in Lincoln County Hospital to Paul and Charlene, a boy, Nathan Aaron. Love, Mum, Dad, Alison, Steve and family.

ARCHER- On March 1, 2000, in City Hospital, Nottingham, to David and Maria (nee Brown) a beautiful baby boy, Lewis David, weight 11lb 13oz, brother for Jake.

EDGE- On March 7, 2000, in Lincoln County Hospital to Joe and Victoria (nee Martin) a beautiful daughter, Georgia Megan, 6lb 6oz. Special first grandchild for Mike and Tessa, and Roger and Jan. Love from us all.

FLINT- On March 4, 2000, to Timothy and Karen (nee Freeguard) the precious gift of a daughter, Jessica Lauren.

GILLMAN- On March 7, 2000, in Nottingham City Hospital to Jason and Sarah (nee Crossley) a son, Charlie Alan, brother for Jimmy. From Dad and Mum.

HARDY- On March 4, 2000, in Lincoln County Hospital to James and Samantha (nee Hammond) a beautiful baby girl, Paige Louise, 8lb 10oz.

HENDLEY- On February 28, 2000, in Nottingham University Hospital to Jason and Tracey, a son, Luke John, 8lb 9oz. A welcome grandson for John and Jacki.

WATERS- On March 3, 2000, in Nottingham City Hospital to ecstatic parents, Daniel and Ailsa (nee Watt) a son, Cameron Daniel, 7lb 13oz.

WOOD- SOAR- On February 29, 2000, in King's Mill Hospital, at 10.14am, to Andrew and Kelly a son, Tristan. Weight 6lb 8oz. Thanks to all concerned.

Deaths

BRADER- On March 5, 2000, peacefully in Newark Hospital, Mary Elizabeth, aged 84. Much loved wife of the late Les, mam of Pat and Sheila, mother-in-law of Trevor and Ralph, a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at St Giles' Church, Balderton, today, Friday, March 10 at 11.45am, followed by interment at Balderton Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.

BROOKES- On March 1, 2000, passed away in the Queen's Medical Centre, Rosalind Anne, aged 65 years. Dearly loved wife of Pat and mother of Richard and David. ``The voice from the kitchen.'' Funeral service has taken place. Donations in her memory, to be divided between the Arthritis Research Campaign and King's Mill Rheumatology Trust Fund, are being received by William Roberts and Sons Funeral Directors, Devon Lane, Bottesford, Nottinghamshire, NG13 0BZ.

CREAKE- On February 14, 2000, Hugh Napier, aged 68. Loving husband of Jean, devoted father of Sally, David and Mandy, and a dear grandfather. Dearly loved and sadly missed by all.

DIXON- On March 3, 2000, at The Bryars Nursing Home, Edna of Southwell, aged 71 years. The loving wife of Gerald for grandmother of Lee, Nikki, Graeme, William and Megan. The funeral service was held yesterday, Thursday, March 9, 2000 in Southwell Minster, followed by cremation. Donations for Alzheimer's research, made payable to ``NSG/QMC'' may be sent to C. G. Rhodes Funeral Director, Farnsfield, NG22 8EY. Tel 01623 882383.

FRECKINGHAM- On March 4, 2000, peacefully at Red Rose Nursing Home, Olive, aged 97. Much loved wife of the late Richard Alan Freckingham,~ dearly loved mother of Joyce and Doryce, mother-in-law of Ivor and the late Jim, and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service 11am. Flowers may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.1 at

GREEN- On February 29, 2000, Les. Dear brother of John and Irene, uncle to Tina, Jason, Curtis, Chloe and Luke.

GREEN- On February 29, 2000, peacefully in Nottingham City Hospital, Les, aged 58. Dear brother of Gladys and brother-in-law of Vic and nephews. We'll never forget you.

GREEN- On February 29, 2000, in City Hospital, Nottingham, Les, aged 58. Sleep in peace, dear brother. Love you lots. From sister Phyll, brother-in-law Arthur, nephew and nieces. xxx.

HALLAM- On March 9, 2000, peacefully, in Friary Fields Nursing Home, Eric, aged 77 years, of Balderton. The much loved husband of Phyllis, dear dad of Peter and Tracey and funeral arangements, together with donations in his memory for the Imperial Cancer Research Fund, may be directed to G. E. Rose Funeral Directors.

HUTSON- On March 7, 2000, peacefully at home in Bassingham, after an illness bravely borne, Stuart Keith, aged 50 years. Dearly loved husband of Wendy, much loved father and stepfather of Rachael, Emma, Sarah, Shane and Kevin, and grandfather of Leah. Funeral~ at Bassingham Church on Tuesday, March 14, 2000, at 1pm. Family flowers only. Any donations, please, to Bassingham Surgery, c/o David Tingle Funeral Directors, 18 Oaklands, Collingham.

HUTSON- On March 7, 2000, Stuart Keith. My darling husband, a battle so bravely fought, no more pain now, my darling. You will be in my heart for ever. Thank you for the best years of my life. You touched everyone that knew you, you were such a very special person. I will miss that smiling face so much. From your broken-hearted wife, Wendy.

HUTSON- On March 7, 2000, Stuart. We'll see you round the next corner. Friends for ever. Love, Richard and Christine.

HUTSON- On Tuesday, March 7, 2000, Stuart.- No matter where I am, No matter what I do, I will keep a place in my heart, That place is just for you. My life feels so empty, Now God has taken you away, But you are waiting in His garden, Where we'll be together again one day. I love and miss you, Dad. Emma. xx.

HUTSON- On March 7, 2000, Stuart. Not just today, but every day, always in our thoughts. God bless you. Diane, John, June, Natasha, Gavin and Mark.

HUTSON- On March 7, 2000, Stuart Keith. My heart broke the day you left us but your heart and memory will always live heartbroken daughter Rachael and Bryan. Goodnight, Grandad, I love you. Leah. xxx.

HUTSON- On March 7, 2000, Stuart. Will be sadly missed and always remembered. Lots of love, Sarah and Stuart.

LAWRENCE- On March 3, 2000, John. A dear brother-in-law, and a lovely man who will be sadly missed. Love, Tod, Viv, Bud, Irene and Sue.

LAWRENCE- On March 3, 2000, John. No matter what life threw at you, your strength and bravery won through. A good friend, who will be sadly missed by all who knew you. God bless. Love, Carol, George, Nikki and Chloe.

LAWRENCE- On March 3, 2000, John. A very special person who will be missed and remembered so much by so many. Love, Jenny, Dicky, Heidi and Leigh.

LAWRENCE- On March 3, 2000, John Alan, aged 30. So fast asleep you just couldn't wake up. Loving husband of Jean, stepfather to Gemma and Alison, son of Betty and Alan, brother to David. So gentle and kind, we will miss you so much. Funeral service at Balderton Methodist Church, Monday, March 13 at 10.30am, followed by cremation at Grantham. Family flowers only, please. Any donations for SPIRE (injured rugby players) and Spinal Injuries Unit, c/o E. Gill and Sons Ltd.

LAWRENCE- On March 3, 2000, John. To a special uncle.- Words are few, thoughts are deep, Memories of you are mine to keep.- Love always, David. xxx. Also special memories of years gone by are mine to cherish always. Love, Sandra and family. xxx.

MEANWELL- On March 2, 2000, Harry.- Grandad, you had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memories This world could ever hold.- Your loving grandchildren Colin and Tracey, and Sue and David, and great-grandchildren, Christopher, Stacey, Nathan, Jake and Connor.

MEANWELL- On March 2, 2000, Harry.- No longer in our lives to share, But, in our hearts, you're always there.- Sisters Jean and May, brother-in-law Frank.

MEANWELL- On March 2, 2000, Harry.- It isn't what we write, Or even what we say, It's how we feel inside, As we think of you today.- From brother Pat and sister-in-law Patricia, neice Ann and nephew Brian.

NEWBOLD- On March 3, 2000, Barbara,~ passed away peacefully after much pain. Loving wife of Norman, much loved mum of Pauline and mother-in-law of Brian, devoted nan of Adrian, fond sister of Stephanie, and a dear auntie. Funeral service was yesterday, March 9 at St Peter's Church, Norton Disney, followed by burial in the churchyard.

WATSON- On March 3, 2000, Alan (Doc) passed away peacefully. Greatly missed brother and brother-in-law.- Little we knew that morning, The sorrow the day would bring; The shock was great, the loss severe, To part with one who was so dear.- Goodnight, Doc. Love, Jim and Mandy. xx.

WATSON- On March 3, 2000, Alan. We've cried so many tears since that day you went away. We don't know why God had to take you away. You will always be missed, but never forgotten. We love you. Love, daughters Sandra, Tracey, Michelle, Melanie, Tina, Samantha and families.

WATSON- On March 3, 2000, Alan. Grandad, we will remember and love you always. Emma, Adam and Zoe. xxx.

WATSON- On March 3, 2000, in Newark Hospital, Alan (Doc), aged 59. Dearly loved husband of Racheal, much loved father of Sandra, Tracey, Michelle, Melanie, Tina and Sammy, and a beloved grandad. Funeral service at Grantham Crematorium today, Friday, March 10 at 10.15am. Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations for Cancer Research Campaign may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.

WATTS- On March 2, 2000, peacefully in Newark Hospital, Tom, aged 75. Dearly loved husband of Gladys, much loved father of Janet, Kathleen and Pauline, father-in-law of Roland, Chris and Gary, a devoted grandad and great-grandad.- You left us quietly, without goodbye, But memories will never die; Life goes on, we know that's true, But it's not the same since we lost you.- Interment took place at Newark Cemetery yesterday, Thursday, March 9, after a service at Christ Church. Donations in his memory for Newark and District Hospice Aid may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.

WATTS- On March 2, 2000, Thomas (Tom). Loved and remembered always. Goodnight and God bless. Love, grandson David, Wendy, Lauren and Nick.

WATTS- On March 2, 2000, Thomas (Tom).- You put Your arms around him, Lord, And took him home to rest, So please take care of our grandad, To us he was the best.- Love, Anthony and Nessa. xx. Gentle Jesus up above, Give Grandad Tom all my love.- Love, Aaron. xx.

WATTS- On March 2, 2000, Thomas (Tom).- In illness you To suffer no more.- Love, Robert, Sarah, Leanne and baby Ryan. xxx.

WATTS- On March 2, 2000, Thomas (Tom).- A special smile, a special face, A special person we can't replace; Ours is just a simple prayer, God bless and keep you in His care.- Love, daughter Pauline and son-in-law Gary. xxx.
our hearts No one can fill, It belongs to you And it in always will.- Loving daughter Janet and son-in-law Roland.

WATTS- On March 2, 2000, William (Tom).- To us you were so special, Your smile so warm and true, You'll never be forgotten, We thought the world of you.- God bless, Dad. Love you always, from Kath and Chris. xxx. No longer in our lives to share, But, in our hearts, you're always there.- God bless, Grandad. Love from Paul and Ann.

WING- On March 6, 2000, Joan. To the best mum. Will love you for ever and always. Your loving son, Colin.

WING- On March 6, 2000, peacefully in Newark Hospital, Joan Iris, of Collingham, aged 73 years. The dearly loved wife of Fred, much loved mother of Colin, Pat, Jane, David and Derek, mother-in-law of Phill, Brian, Katie and Lorraine, and devoted grandma of Peter, Christopher, Gemma, Steven, Rebecca, Melissa and Callum. Funeral at All Saints' Church, North Collingham, on Monday, March 13, 2000, at 2pm. Flowers or, if preferred, donations to Collingham Village Oaklands, Collingham. Tingle Funeral Directors, 18

WING- On March 6, 2000, Joan Iris. To a dearly loved mum and grandma. The pain in our hearts will never go away, Mum, you were taken from us too soon. We have our memories that cannot be taken~ away. Mum, you were my best friend. We miss you so much. Lots of love, son Derek, Lorraine, Melissa and Callum. xxx.

WING- On March 6, 2000, Joan (nee Brumpton). Dearly loved sister and aunt of Stan and family. Will be sadly missed.

WING- On March 6, 2000, Joan.- Treasure her, Lord, in Your garden of rest, For here on earth, Mum, you were the best.- Goodbye, Mum, love you. Jane and Brian. Grandma, miss you lots. Love you always, Gemma and Steven. xxx.

Marriages

COPPIN- KENDLE- On Sunday, February 27, 2000, at the Swallow Hotel, Peterborough, Tony, son of Mr and Mrs H. Coppin of Balderton, and Angie, daughter of Mr and Mrs K. Harrison of Peterborough. Love from Mum and Dad and family.

DOLBY- WING- On February 26, 2000, at Newark Register Office, Garry, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Ray Dolby of Boundary Road, Newark, and Julia, daughter of Mr and Mrs Brian Wing of Stafford Avenue, Balderton.

Engagements

LEE- HIGGINS- Peter and Christine Lee of East Stoke are pleased to announce the engagement of their younger son, Jonathan, and Jo, daughter of Tony and Hilary Higgins of Leicester.

Birthdays

LOVETT- Congratulations, Charlotte, on your 21st birthday, James.12, 2000. Love from Mum and Dad, Samantha and fiance,

STEWART- Sarah. Happy 21st birthday, angel, March 11, 2000. Lots of love, Mum and Dad.

STEWART- Sarah. Happy 21st birthday, March 11, 2000. Love, Nan, Gramps and Pop. x.

WOOD- Shannon. Happy fifth birthday, March 13, 2000. Have a lovely day. All our love, Mummy, Aiden and Nathan. xxx.

Birthday Memories

BALDWIN- Ron. March 11. Happy birthday, Dad. Thinking of you today. Chris, Ann, grandsons David and Adam. xx.

CRESSWELL- Derek. March 10. Birthday memories of a dear son, always in our thoughts. Love, Mum and Judy. xx.

EASON- Ron. March 1. Remembered every day, Dad, especially on your birthday. Love from Wendy and Jim, Janet and Joe and families.

HANDLEY- Desmond. March 13.- You know how much I miss you And speak your name with pride, In my heart and always by my side.- Your loving wife, Bessie.

HANDLEY- Desmond. March 13.- Dad, cards and presents we cannot send, But, in our hearts, our love for you will never end.- Love from the kids.

MARRON- Paul Kevin. March 15. Beloved son. A day of remembrance, silently kept. No need for words. Love always, Mum.

MERRIEN- Flo. March 7. Loving birthday wishes to a dear mum and nana. Love always, Rhoda, Terry, Kevin and Joanne.

NORTH- Ken. March 11. Thinking of you on your birthday, with loving thoughts as always. Wife Elaine, Robert, Julie, Karen, Sally. xxx.

PARSONS- Harold. March 12.- Memories are a gift to treasure, Ours of you will last for ever.- Happy birthday. Love, Joyce and family.

PARSONS- Harold. March 12. Birthday wishes for a very special dad. We love and miss you more than words can say. All our love, Caroline and Kirsty. xxx.

RAWSON- June. March 14. Happy birthday, darling. Flowers we place on your grave, sprinkled with tears and special love. Mum and Dad.

WALKER- Wilfred. March 13.- A special person, a special face, Someone we loved and can't replace. Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories you left behind.- Loving wife Brenda, sons Stephen, Kevin and families.

In Memoriam

ARNOLD- Sam, March 14, 1989.- Looking back as we often do, We treasure the memories we have of you.- Loving wife Marjorie and families.

BARNETT- Annie, March 15, 1994. Percy, April 24, 1979. My dearest mam and stepfather.- Memories I hold most dear, Grow more precious every year, The happy times we spent together, Will remain with me for ever.- Loved and missed. Daughter Betty.

BOND- Margaret, March 10, 1996.- Memories are the golden chain That bind us till we meet again.- Maurice and David.

BRAILSFORD- Violet May, died March 13, 1997.- You are in our thoughts every day, And, in our hearts, you'll always stay.- Love and miss you, Grandma. Lesley, Pete, Oliver and Stacey. xxx.

BRAILSFORD- Violet May, died March 13, 1997. Treasured memories of our dear mum and grandma. Always in our thoughts. Love you, Rose, David, Matthew, Teresa, Marie and Justin. xx.

BROWN- Bert, March 11, 1997. Fond memories of Bert, husband of Monica, dad and grandad. Time goes by, the pain is easier but our love lives on. Monica Brown and family.

CHURCHER- Glen, March 13, 1997.- Gone from our sight, But never our memories, Gone from our touch, But never our hearts.- All our love, Mum, Dad, Sarah, Bekky and Abbie.

CHURCHER- Glen, March 13, 1997. Remembering you in our thoughts. Love from Uncle Ken, Andrea and family.

DICKINSON- Ethel, died March 12, 1999.- Deep in our hearts, a memory is kept, Loved and remembered, we will never forget.- Loving husband Frank, Eileen and John, Kathleen and Neville.

DOYLE- John Gray, died March 15, 1997. Dad, every day we use what you taught us, every day you are remembered. For ever loved. Colin, Heather, April and Jimmy. xxxx.

DOYLE- John Gray, March 15, 1997. Dad, I think about you all the time; sometimes I cry, sometimes I laugh. Love you for ever, Anne and Mark. Dad-dad, we know you are there for us. Love always, John and Harry. xx.

DOYLE- John Gray, March 15, 1997. Time passes by and my memories keep you close, but today, as every day, I'll always miss you. Love, Barb.

EDWARDS- Keith Bruce, died March 8, 1998, two years. Loved and remembered today and always. Mum and Dad.

FIXTER- Ted, March 12, 1992. Remembered always. A very good mate. From Chalky, Wilf, Rene and Dick.

GROSSE- Doris, died March 9. For ever in our thoughts. Daughter Dorothy, Charlie, Jackie, David and Claire.
and grandad. Always in our thoughts. Love, Sue, Jamie and Ben. xxx.

PARGETER- Walter, died March 14, 1977.- We think of you in silence, Dad, And make no outward show, But what it meant to lose you, Only we will ever know.- Loving son Hiram, daughters Avis, Tilly, Marilyn and Christine.
many ways, Loving you, missing you all my days.- Love from Michelle, Martin, Danielle and Georgia.

PEET- Doreen, March 12, 1997. In loving memory of a dear sister. Love, Mavis, Alan, Sheila and families.

PERKINS- Bernard (Ben), died March 10, 1994. Treasured memories of my dear husband, always loved and in my thoughts. Wife, Betty.

SAWYER- Grace, died March 10, 1999. Mum, not a day goes by that we don't think of you. Miss you lots. Love always, Chris, Mick, Pat, Sandra and families. xx.

TOWNSEND- Alan, died March 11, 1978.- Quietly today, your memory we treasure, Missing you always, forgetting you never.- Also birthday memories, April 16. Love, Mum, Dad and family.

TRIGG- Dennis, died March 12, 1999.- To us you were so special, Your smile so warm and true, You'll never be forgotten, We thought the world of you.- For ever in our thoughts. Heather, Ken, Luke and Jade.

WATSON- Pam, died March 6, 1997. For ever in our thoughts. Love, Sally, Martin, Elliott and Spencer.

WRIGHT- Iain, died March 13, 1997.- Our hearts still ache with sadness, Our secret tears still flow, For what it meant to lose you, No one will ever know.- Broken-hearted Mum and Dad. xx.

WRIGHT- Iain, died March 13, 1997. Loved and remembered always. Goodnight, God bless. Broken-hearted sister, Emma.

WRIGHT- Iain, died March 13, 1997. We miss you dearly, but memories last for ever. Broken-hearted brother, Shane.

WRIGHT- Iain, died March 13, 1997.- Not just today, but every day, You are always in our thoughts.- Broken-hearted sister Hayley, Jerome, Lisa and Jayne.

WRIGHT- Iain, died March 13, 1997. Always in our thoughts. Love, Aunty Sue and family. xx.

WRIGHT- Iain, March 13, 1997.- No matter how life changes, No matter what I do, A special place within my heart Is always kept for you. Of all our time together, Though you have gone from me, I will love you for ever, Because you meant the world to me.- Love and miss you, Iain. Nana and Uncle Brian.

Congratulations

FAIRHURST- Mary-Anne. Congratulations on passing out of the Army. Well done. Love from Mum, Dad and family.

SMALLEY- Congratulations, Mark, on attaining your Association of Chartered Certified Accountancy qualification. Love, Mum, Dad and Trisha.

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

AINSWORTH- Jim, Barbara and family wish to thank friends and neighbours for cards and floral tributes. Special Ward, Newark Homecare, Ann, Katrina, Glynis, Margaret,ary Maureen and Andy Akers for their care of Doris, the Rev John Quarrell and staff of E. Gill and Sons for funeral arrangements.

BELL- Marjorie, Philip and Diane would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for their kind letters, cards, flowers of sympathy and donations, Collingham Medical Centre and Dr Dennis,~ the Rev Ken Potter, North Clifton Church and David Tingle for the funeral arrangements, and all their kind support.

DOLBY- Garry and Julia would like to thank family and friends for their kind wishes and gifts they received following their marriage on February 26 and for making the day so special.

GREEN- Phyllis, Gladys and John and families would like to thank family, friends for messages of sympathy. Special thanks to doctors and nurses at City Hospital, Nottingham. Thanks to the Rev John Quarrell and also to E. Gill and Sons Funeral Directors Ltd.

HARGREAVES- Ruby. Robin, Jane and family wish to thank family and friends for all their kind support and cards we have received. Also thank you to all the staff and doctors on the Minster Ward, Newark Hospital. Thank you to all the people that visited Ruby in hospital. Thanks to Mr Tingle for the excellent funeral arrangements and thanks to the Rev Lindy Latham for her words of comfort and support and a lovely service.

LANGFORD- The family of the late Jane Langford wish to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for messages of attention, everyone from Christ Church, Newark, for a lovely service, and G. E. Rose for the funeral arrangements.

SCOTT- Sam would like to thank all relatives and friends, also special thanks to Mr and Mrs Chambers and to Rose. Thanks to the staff of Sconce Ward, to Messrs E. Gill and Sons and to the Rev David Anderson.

SEYMOUR- Pat would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their messages of sympathy, kindness, support, floral tributes and donations, following the tragic loss of a beloved husband, Allan Gordon. A special thank you to the paramedics, the Rev William Thackray and to E. Gill and Sons Ltd for the funeral arrangements.

WOODWARD- Dennis and family wish to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their kindness, support and donations following their sad loss of Adrienne. Thanks also to nurses, doctors and staff on Ward 2 at Grantham Hospital, Dr Campbell, Dr Garrow, the Rev David Anderson and E. Gill and Sons Ltd.