ASHWORTH- On January 24, 2001, Edith, of Ragnall, suddenly, in Tuxford Manor Nursing Home, aged 71 years. For funeral arrangements ring J. A. Marrison Funeral Director on 01636 821415.

BATEMAN- On January 21, 2001, Arthur, aged 80 years. Will be sadly missed by wife Connie and family. Funeral~ service Crematorium.~ Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Beaumond House, c/o D. J. Hall Funeral Directors, Southwell.

BATEMAN- On January 21, 2001, Arthur. You were like a father to me when I was young, a major influence on my attitude to life. You fought many battles in war and peace, but this one you could not win, even though you gave your all. Mercifully it did not last long and the suffering is over. Love, nephew Robin.

DUNBABIN- On January 20, 2001, in Newark Hospital, Joseph and Paul, grandad of James and Zoe. Cremation took placeine yesterday, Thursday, January 25, 2001.

KEY- On January 22, 2001, peacefully in Beaumond House, after a long illness bravely borne, John, aged 57 years, of Balderton. The dearly loved husband of Anne, beloved dad of Amanda and Andrew, father-in-law of Ian, son-in-law of Margery and Jack, brother-in-law of Alan and Anne, and uncle to Jack and Tom. Remembered always. Funeral service at Charles Street Methodist Church, Newark, today, Friday, January 26, 2001, at 1.45pm, followed by cremation at Grantham. Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations in his memory for Newark District Hospice Aid may be sent to G. E. Rose Funeral Directors.

MATTHEWS- On January 15, 2001, peacefully in Grantham Hospital, Peter William, aged 55 years. Son of the late Jim and Ethel. Beloved husband of Jean and father of Lee. Funeral service on Monday, January 29, 2001, at Grantham Crematorium at 11am. Family flowers only, please. Donations for cancer research and Ward 6, Grantham Hospital, are being received by Geeson Funeral Service, 32 Westgate, Grantham.

MOULD- On January 21, 2001, peacefully in Newark Hospital, Rachel, father-in-law to Tony and Paul, and grandad to and Gemma, Amy, Nicholas and Thomas. Funeral took place yesterday at Southwell Minster. Donations, if desired, to Minster Ward, Newark Hospital, c/o David Hall Funeral Directors.

POYNER- On January 23, 2001, peacefully in Fosselands Nursing Home, Winnie,~ aged 89. Funeral service at London Road Congregational Church, Newark, on Tuesday, January 30 at 12.15pm, 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.

ROBINSON- On January 24, 2001, suddenly, at home, Frank, aged 77. Loving husband of Nancy. He will be sadly missed by all the family. Inquiries for funeral arrangements may be made to E. Gill and Sons Ltd. Tel 01636 677461.

ROSS- On January 21, 2001, suddenly,~ at home, John Cecil (Cis), aged 79. Beloved husband of Joan, dearly loved dad and Sharon, dear grandad to Christopher and Trudy, Tony and Wendy, Stephen, Kelly, Gemma, Garry~ and Steven. Funeral service at St Peter's Church, Claypole, today, Friday, January 26 at 12 noon, followed by interment at Claypole Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations in his memory for the British Heart Foundation may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.

ROSS- On Sunday, January 21, 2001, John. Dear brother and brother-in-law. Always in our thoughts. Love from Ted, Mavis and family.

THOMPSON- On January 21, 2001,Sylvia (nee Thirtle) formerly of Southwell, died peacefully at home. Dearly missed by granddaughter Clare, but happily reunited with husband Harry and daughter Ann. Funeral at Holy Trinity Church, Southwell, today, Friday, January 26, at 2.30pm. Family flowers only; kind donations to Parkinson's Disease Society, c/o David Hall Funeral Directors, Southwell.

WOOD- On January 24, 2001, Don, aged 75 years, in Newark Hospital. Loving husband of June, dearest father of Julie and the late Christopher, father-in-law of Robert, devoted grandfather to Gemma and Olivia. A quiet, kind and loving gentleman, always remembered. Funeral service at St 2001, at 10.45am, followed by interment. Family flowers, only, please. If desired, donations for the RSPCA to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.