CONNOLLY On December 25, 2006, Ruth. Much loved and greatly missed. Funeral inquiries to D. J. Hall Funeral Directors, 01636 812481.  NA306283

HOWELL On December 25, 2006, suddenly, at home in Long Bennington, Neville, aged 72 years. Loving husband of Ann, father of Kayte and Shaun, father-in-law of Sally, and Dad Nez to Sarah, Thomas and Rhiannon Wilds and Anthony Howell. Proud member of the RAOB for over 30 years and enthusiastic member of Grantham Model Boat Club. He will be missed. Funeral service at St Swithun's Church, Long Bennington, on Thursday, January 4 at 11.30am, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only, please. If desired, donations for RNLI and Long Bennington Surgery Equipment Fund may be sent to E. Gill and Sons Ltd.  NA306282

HOWELL On December 25, 2006, passed away suddenly at home, Neville. Dearly loved brother of Ray, brother-in-law to Mavis, and uncle to Steve and Diane. Will be sadly missed.  NA306218

LACKENBY On December 23, 2006, Phyllis, formerly landlady of The Newcastle Arms, passed away peacefully after a short illness in Parklands Nursing Home, aged 86 years. Wife of the late Albert, loving mother of Susan and Paul and their partners Graham and Stefanie, doting grandmother of Daniel, Theresa and Andrew and great-grandmother to Katrina. Funeral service at Newark Parish Church on Tuesday, January 2 at 12 noon, followed by cremation at Grantham. Family flowers only, please, but donations, if desired, for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.  NA306281

LACKENBY On December 23, 2006, Phyllis. The happy times we spent together. Sorry I wasn't there at the last. Hope you manage a game with Albert again. Love, George, Daisy and Alan.  NA306267

LACKENBY On December 23, 2006, Phyllis.
A golden gate stood open,
On that sad, unhappy day,
With farewells left unspoken,
You softly passed away.
Sue and Lou.  NA306266

PROCTOR On December 22, 2006, peacefully in Newark Hospital, Wilf, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia, loving dad of Jayne, devoted grandad of Kelly and Kristy and father-in-law of Nicholas. The funeral service will take place at St Giles' Church, Cromwell, on Wednesday, January 3, at 11.30am, followed by interment at Newark Cemetery. Family flowers only, please, but donations, if desired, for Beaumond House Hospice, may be sent to Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral Services, Roseleigh House, Beacon Hill Road, Newark. 01636 703808.  NA306242

PUDWELL On December 26, 2006, suddenly, in King's Mill Hospital, Jodi, aged 26 years. Loving partner of Billy, daughter of Gail and David and sister of Keeley, Hannah and Oliver. Inquiries for funeral arrangements may be made to E. Gill and Sons Ltd. Tel 01636 677461.
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PUDWELL On December 26, 2006, Jodi. You wrapped your arms around me when Jenny went. Thank you for that. Look after her, Jenny. Love, Coral.  NA306271

SMITH On December 22, 2006, passed away peacefully in King's Mill Hospital, Alice. Mum of Kenneth, mum-in-law of Linda, gran to Amanda, Darren, Dawn and Lindsey, great-gran to Joshua, Samuel, Jack, Cameron, Ben, Jessica, Abigail and Andrew. Remembered fondly by grandsons-in-law Lee, Paul and Mark. Goodnight, Mum, God bless. We will never forget you.  NA306246

SMITHOn December 22, 2006, peacefully, Alice, of Maplebeck, aged 92 years. Wife of the late Gid, mum of Kenneth, Judith and Valerie, gran and great-gran. Funeral inquiries to D. J. Hall Funeral Directors, 01636 812481.  NA306278

SMITH On December 22, 2006, Alice, of Maplebeck.
I sat beside your beside, Mum,
My heart crushed and sore,
I did what I could for you,
Till I could do no more.
With tears I watched you sinking
And saw you fade away,
And though my heart was broken,
I knew you could not stay.
Your ever-loving daughter, Jude. xx.  NA306224

SMITH On December 22, 2006, passed away in King's Mill Hospital, Alice.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard worked hands to rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.

SMITH On December 22, 2006, Alice. To my second mum, whom I loved so very much and cherished dearly. God bless. Jacky. xx.  NA306227

SMITH On December 22, 2006, suddenly in Newark Hospital, Graham William, aged 55 years. A loving father and brother who will be sadly missed. Inquiries for funeral arrangements together with any donations in lieu of flowers for the Leukaemia Research Fund may be made to E. Gill and Sons Ltd. Tel 01636 677461.  NA306284

SMITH On December 22, 2006, Graham.
Dad, I didn't see you close your eyes,
I didn't hear you sigh,
You left my life so suddenly,
No time to say goodbye.
Love you loads, your daughter Helen. xxx.  NA306264

SMITH On December 22, 2006, Graham. Brother to Doug and brother-in-law to Pat. You left us too soon. We never got the chance to say goodbye. Will love and miss you always, with wonderful memories. xx.  NA306210

SMITH On December 22, 2006, Graham. Much loved uncle to Neil and David. Will be missed loads. xx.  NA306212

SMITH On December 22, 2006, Graham.