POWDITCH Mary Ann of Openwoodgate Belper Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday December 26th 2006 aged 86 years. The beloved wife of the late John Powditch, dearly loved mother of Joan, Patrick, Tracy and the late Katherine and a dear grandmother and great-grandmother. The funeral service will be held at St. Marks Church, Openwoodgate on Tuesday January 9th at 2.30pm followed by cremation at Markeaton Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu will be gratefully received for St. Marks Church Openwoodgate and the African Mercy Ships and may be left at the church or sent to Ripley Co-operative Funeral Service, 5 Nottingham Road, Ripley. Telephone 01773 570136.