Deaths


Allis On April 27, 2005, peacefully in her sleep, Peggy, aged 81 years. Loving wife of the late Jack, much loved mum of Julia and John, beloved sister of Bill and Margaret, dear grandma of Gary and Peter, nanny to Michelle and Richard, great-grandma to Rachael, Matthew, Jack and Leah, and mother-in-law of Pauline. The funeral service will take place at St Helen's Church, Brant Broughton, on Monday, May 9, at 3pm, followed by interment. All flowers welcome, but if desired, donations for St Helen's Church are being received by Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral Services, Beacon Hill Road, Newark. 01636 703808.  NA253701
barattini On Thursday April 28, 2005, peacefully in her sleep, Joyce Mary. Her cremation took place at Weston-super-Mare Crematorium yesterday, Thursday, May 5, 2005, at 3pm. There are to be only family flowers, with donations for the Children's Hospice South West which should be sent to L.V. Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, North Somerset, BS25 1BS.  NA253869
BENNETT On April 27, 2005, suddenly, Percy, aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Eileen, dearly loved father of David and Michael, dearest grandfather of Jamie and Sam. Funeral service at Farndon Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, May 10, at 2.15pm, 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.  NA253947
BENNETT On April 27, 2005, Percy. Remembering the good times. Love always. Ang, Rochelle and Jo. xx.  NA253361
BENNETT On April 27, 2005, Percy. Dear Grandad, sorry we did not get to say goodbye. We will love and miss you always. Your heartbroken grandsons, Jamie and Sam. xxx.  NA253360
BURTON On April 26, 2005, Albert Eric (Eric), aged 87. Much loved father of Pat, Janet and Michelle, father-in-law of Peter, Pete and Lee, grandfather of Ivan, Louise, Zoe, Hellen, Lol, Abby, Katrina, Pete, Leon and Howard, great-grandfather of Anna, Craig, Richard, Luke, Ryan, Tommy, Lewis, Georgia and Kaitlyn. xxx. Mizpah -- may the Lord watch between me and thee while we are absent from one another.  NA253522
BRIGGS On April 29, 2005, after a long illness bravely and courageously fought, Iris Helen, aged 67. Devoted wife of the late David, dearly loved mother of Graeme and Martin, mother-in-law of Bridget and very soon to be of Rachel, gran to Jessica, Joshua and Niamh. Funeral service at Newark Congregational Church at 11am on Tuesday, May 10, followed by interment at Newark Cemetery. Flowers, or if desired donations for Beaumond House, may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.  NA253546
BRIGGS On April 29, 2005, Iris. One very special lady, forever in our thoughts. Love, Elaine and Joe Selfridge.  NA253861
BRIGGS On April 29, 2005, Iris Helen. My friend, sadly missed by Val, John and family.  NA253646
Briggs On April 29, 2005, Iris.
Of one so beautiful and so rare,
Please, God, will You take good care.
Iris, rest now in peace, my darling friend. From Jeanne (Doyley) and family.
 NA253809
Briggs On April 29, 2005, Iris. In memory of a special friend who will be sadly missed for ever. With love, Elizabeth.  NA253961
BURTON On April 26, 2005, Albert Eric.
We sat beside your bedside,
Our hearts were crushed and sore,
We did what we could to make you well,
Till we could do no more.
With tears we watched you sinking,
We saw you fade away,
And though our hearts were breaking,
We knew you could not stay.
Missing you so much, Grandad. All our love always, Hellen, Howard, Tommy and Georgia May. xxx.
 NA253756
Clarke On May 2, 2005, peacefully after a long illness, Eileen, aged 84 years. Loving wife of the late Les, much loved mum of Valerie and David, beloved nanny to Paul, Karen and Michelle, great-nanny to Matthew and Emily. The funeral service will take place on Monday, May 9, at Co-operative Service Chapel at 11.30am, followed by cremation at Grantham Crematorium. Family flowers only, please, but donations, if desired, for The Oaks Residents' Comfort Fund may be sent to Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral Services, Beacon Hill Road, Newark. 01636 703808.  NA253870
Clarke On May 2, 2005, in Newark Hospital, Eileen, aged 84 years. Peace after a long illness. Mother-in-law to my son David. You will be sadly missed. Love from Nellie. xxx.  NA253920
CLARKE On May 2, 2005, after a long illness, Eileen. Missed by all the family. Love, brother Ken and Thelma.  NA253788
Clarke On May 2, 2005, Eileen. In God's safe hands, a dear aunty. Love from John, Lynne, Kirsty, Scott and Lauren.  NA253868
CLARKE On May 2, 2005, Eileen. A dearly loved aunt who will be very sadly missed. Rest in peace. Love, Jeanette and Claire. xx.  NA253790
CLARKE On May 2, 2005, Eileen. Gone but never forgotten. Niece Jennifer, Melvyn, Marie, Neil, Christopher and Stuart.  NA253792
COLDRON Alma, her family and the family of the late Rodney Spencer Coldron wish to express their thanks to all Rodney's friends for their support during his illness and for their condolences following his sudden death. Special thanks to the doctors and staff at The Fountain Medical Centre, Newark Hospital and King's Mill Hospital for their care. Thank you to the Rev Vivian Enever for the beautiful service and to all Rodney's friends from the worlds of fishing, photography, journalism, broadcasting and masonry who attended. Also to Olivia Blackburn for the very moving singing of Ave Maria at the service. Thank you to E. Gill and Sons for the funeral arrangements. Thank you to everyone for their cards, flowers and donations.  NA253613
cox On Tuesday, May 3, 2005, peacefully in York Hospital after a brave fight, Dorothy Mary (ne Drury) of Long Marston, aged 83 years. A much loved wife of the late Jeffrey, a treasured mum of Liz and the late John, a proud grandma of Matthew, a loved sister of Annie and a much loved mother-in-law of John. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Long Marston, on Wednesday, May 11, at 1.30pm, followed by interment in the churchyard. Floral tributes may be sent to J. G. Fielder and Son, 48-50 Clarence Street, York, or donations in lieu may be given to church funds, a plate provided at the church.  NA253891
Doel On May 1, 2005, at home in Southwell, Roy William, aged 51 years. A devoted and much loved son of Sylvia, dear brother of Tony. A friend to many. Sadly missed by us all. Funeral service at 11am on Monday, May 9, at Southwell Minster, followed by burial. Flowers, or if desired donations to Cancer Research UK, c/o D. J. Hall Funeral Directors, 62 King Street, Southwell, Notts, NG25 0EN.  NA253825
EMSEN On April 22, 2005, Sally. The service will take place at Grantham Crematorium on Monday, May 9, at 11.45am. Any flowers to be taken to E. Gill and Sons Ltd or donations to the Old Malt Shovel for Air Ambulance and the RSPCA.  NA253859
EMSEN On April 22, 2005, Sally Ann. A special friend, like a sister. One of the few true friends you meet in a lifetime. Miss you so much. Pete. Deepest sympathy for Richard, Kelly and David.  NA253865
GRANT On May 3, 2005, in the City Hospital, Nottingham, Simon, aged 33 years. Loving husband of Joanne and devoted daddy to Emily. Funeral service at St Giles' Church, Balderton, on Thursday, May 12, at 1.45pm, followed by cremation at Grantham Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations for Cancer Research UK may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.  NA253953
GRANT On May 3, 2005, Simon, after a long illness. My dearest husband and best friend. When the Lord came calling and shouted out your name, you looked at me and promised we would be together again one day. I know it was time for you to go, but it's broken my heart. I will always love you, you were the best. Till we meet again. Your loving wife, Jo. xxx. To the best daddy in the world, keep shining up in the stars. I'll be looking for you every day. Miss you and love you always. Lots of love, sleep tight. Your heartbroken daughter, Emily. xxx.  NA253863
GRANT On May 3, 2005, Simon. Our friend and our brother. We smile because you lived and because of all you've left behind. We'll cherish your memory always and promise it will live on. God bless you, mate, and may you rest in peace. Love always, Daz, Lou, Jemma and Liam. Uncle Simon, sleep tight, God bless. Thank you for all the fun times. We'll never forget you. Hugs and kisses. Jemma and Liam. xx.  NA253862
GRANT On May 3, 2005, Simon.
The time has come to say goodbye,
You truly were so special, Si,
You were so brave and full of fight,
Now in Heaven your star shines bright.
God bless. Clive, Diane and Hannah, xxx, Sam, Darren, Mathew and Ewan, xxx, Chris, Sammy and Bradley, xxx.
 NA253918
GRANT On May 3, 2005, Simon. Simon, we will never forget you. You will always be in our thoughts. God bless. June, Pauline, John, Matthew and Lucy.  NA253731
GRANT On May 3, 2005, Simon. A brave and special person. Remembered with love. Florrie, Jill, Ian and Hollie.  NA253732
GRANT On May 3, 2005, Simon. After a long, hard-fought battle, Simon lost, but he will always be remembered by his friends and colleagues at Marriotts. His cheerful and friendly manner will be sadly missed. Deepest sympathy to Jo, Emily and family.  NA253800
GRANT On May 3, 2005, in City Hospital, Nottingham, Simon. Bravely and peacefully you lost your fight, leaving us with broken hearts, but so many happy memories. You were a special son-in-law, and we will never forget you and the good times we shared. God bless you, Si. Love, Carole and John.  NA253804
HOUSE On May 1, 2005, peacefully at home, Professor Harry House, of Upminster, Essex, aged 82 years. Husband of Mercia, father of Lucinda, Lawrence, Lynette and four grandchildren. Funeral service at St Andrew's Church, Caunton, on Tuesday, May 10, at 12.45pm. Sadly missed by all the family.  NA253840
PASSFIELD On April 29, 2005, in Lincoln County Hospital, Vera, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Arthur and a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at St John the Baptist Church, South Collingham, on Friday, May 13, at 3.30pm. If desired, donations in her memory for The Friends of Hill Holt Wood may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.  NA253949
Pettitt On April 29, 2005, at Red Rose Nursing Home, Alice (Maud), aged 96 years. Loving wife of the late Ernest, treasured and loving mother of Tony, Doris and son-in-law Dennis, wonderful grandmother to Diane and Reg, David, Donald and Becky, and Douglas, a loving great-grandmother to Leon, Chantelle, Lee and Jules. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. All inquiries to Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral Services, Beacon Hill Road, Newark. 01636 703808.  NA253946
Radford On May 1, 2005, Patrick Vaughan, aged 84 years. Much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. There will be a private family funeral. A service of thanksgiving will be held on May 23, 2005, at 12 noon at Newark Parish Church, Market Place, Newark, Nottinghamshire. All welcome. No flowers, please. Donations (to be split between St Bartholomew's Church, Langford, and Derbyshire Yeomanry Old Comrades Association) to be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd, 55 Albert Street, Newark, Notts, NG24 4BQ (Tel 01636 677461).  NA253813
Smith On May 1, 2005, Thelma. Dearly loved mother of Anthony and mother-in-law to Elaine, loving grandmother to Antonia and Connor. Will be very sadly missed.  NA253925
SMITH On April 29, 2005, in The Oaks Residential Home, Balderton, Joyce. Loving mother of Heather and John, grandmother of Nicola and Christopher, great-nanna of Becky and Abby. Funeral service at Balderton Methodist Church on Wednesday, May 11, at 9.30am, followed by interment at Balderton Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.  NA253945
SMITH On May 1, 2005, Thelma Ann, with her family, at her daughter's house, after a short illness, aged 68 years. Mum of Linda, Gary, Anthony and Shaun. Service to be held at Newark Parish Church on Monday, May 9, 2005, at 1.30pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations in her memory may be made to Sue's Place, c/o E. Gill and Sons Ltd. xx.  NA253851
SMITH On May 1, 2005, Thelma. Mum, I love and miss you so very much.
I feel like my heart will break with pain,
Knowing I will never see you again.
There's a place in my heart that no one can fill,
It belongs to you and always will.
Our time together over the last few weeks,
Had its lows and had its peaks,
But a strong reminder of the brave amazing woman you were,
Good night, my special angel, it's time for you to rest.
Your loving daughter Linda. xx.
 NA253829
SMITH On May 1, 2005, Thelma. Mum, I love you more than life itself. Part of me went with you the day God called you home. Always loved and never forgotten. Shaun, Bridie, Roxanne, Kieran and Ella. xx.  NA253834
SMITH On May 1, 2005, Thelma. My special Mum, always there in times of need. Love and miss you always. Your loving son Gary. xx.  NA253846
SMITH On May 1, 2005, Thelma. Goodnight, God bless. Always in our thoughts. Love, Marie, Nigel, Aaron and Gemma. xx.  NA253832
SMITH On May 1, 2005, Thelma. Nan, thank you for all you did for me. You will stay in my heart for ever. Heartbroken granddaughter Amanda, Robert, Bobby-Lee, Lewis and Charmaine. xx.  NA253836
SMITH On May 1, 2005, Thelma. Nan, you were always there when I needed you, no matter what. Now I need you more than ever to wipe away my tears. You have been sent to a different place, but I can still see your smiling face. Love you always. Goodnight and God bless. Carla and Jason. xx.  NA253839
smith On May 1, 2005, Thelma. Nan. You had a heart of gold that could never turn aside from anything or anyone in need. So often I was filled with gratitude for all you did and all you were that made my world a happier, kinder place. You were such a wonderful nan and I love you so much. Goodnight, God bless. Love always, Jodie and Karl. xx.  NA253841
SMITH On May 1, 2005, Thelma. A very special lady who helped all in need. Loved and remembered, very sadly missed. Paul and Julie. xx.  NA253845
SMITH On May 1, 2005, Thelma. Nana, you were the world's greatest nan, the bravest lady I knew. I will always love you and keep you in my heart, even though the cudding spoon memory remains. Goodnight, God bless. Dan the Man. xx.  NA253847
SMITH On May 1, 2005, Thelma. To my dear friend who was taken too soon. Sleep well, duchess. Love and remember you always. Min, Mitch and boys.  NA253758
SMITH On May 1, 2005, Thelma.
We didn't know when the year started,
That we would soon be parted,
Our times together
Gave us so much pleasure,
Your smiling face
No one could replace.
You gave us such love and affection, you touched our hearts in a way that no one could describe. A world without you is a very empty one. Love and miss you always. x. Deb, Kev, Lucy, Katy, Becky, Austin, Dave, Dan, June, Tony, Sylv, Georgia-May and Yang Yang.  NA253773

smith On May 1, 2005, Thelma aged 68 years. You are and always will be a friend in a million and I will miss you always. Rest in peace. Teresa and family.  NA253878
SMITH On May 1, 2005, Thelma. A lovely lady and a true friend. Will be sadly missed, but always remembered. All our love, John and Carol. xxx.  NA253807
SPAUL On May 4, 2005, after a long illness courageously borne, Frank. A dear husband, father, and grandfather. Inquiries for funeral arrangements, together with donations for Beaumond House may be made to E. Gill and Sons Ltd. Tel 01636 677461. Family flowers only, please.  NA253951
SPENCER On April 29, 2005, suddenly but peacefully in Newark Hospital, Joan Elizabeth, aged 83 years. Widow of Dick, mother of Sandra and Nadge, Jim and Stephanie, Michael and Penny, loving grandmother to Nick and Lynne, Kit and Sharon, Stuart, Katie and Jon, devoted great-nan to Christian, Thomas, Luke, Beth and Olivia. Funeral service on Thursday, May 12, at 10.45am at Balderton Methodist Church, followed by cremation at Grantham. Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations for Beaumond House and the RSPCA may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.  NA253958
SPENCER On April 29, 2005, Joan. Nan.
Although you have been taken away from us,
In God's care you sleep above,
In our hearts you will always stay with love.
Sleep tight, Nan. Love, Stuart, Katie, Jon and Olivia. xx.
 NA253942
SWIFT On May 3, 2005, Alma, aged 76 years. Peace after much pain. Loving wife of the late Don, mum of Jennifer (Jenny) and partner Graham, grandma of Craig and Kerry and the late Sean. Reunited at last with her beloved Don. Goodnight, sleep tight, Mum. All our love, Jennifer, Graham, Craig and Kerry. xxx. Funeral service at Southwell Minster, today, at 2pm. Inquiries to D. J. Hall, King Street, Southwell.  NA253822
TRAVERS On April 28, 2005, peacefully in Newark Hospital after a long illness, Albert James (Jim), aged 74 years. Much loved husband of Ann and father of Perry. Funeral service at St Giles' Church, Balderton, on Wednesday, May 11, at 10.45am, followed by interment in Balderton Cemetery.  NA253957
Travers On April 28, 2005, Albert James. Beautiful memories of Jim, a dear brother and uncle. From your loving sister Hilda, Malvern, Peter, Allan and families.  NA253960
VANNS On May 4, 2005, Sydney Ash, passed away peacefully in Glossop, Derbyshire, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Christine, loving father of Michael and Rosemary, proud grandfather of Chloe and Aubin. Funeral service at Barnbygate Methodist Church on Friday, May 13, at 11.15am, followed by cremation at Grantham. Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations for RAFA may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.  NA253952
WALKER On April 27, 2005, suddenly, James Philip, of Stapleford. Inquiries for funeral arrangements may be made to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.  NA253955

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