WHALEN, James.

Sadly after a long illness, "Jim" passed away peacefully on 26th May, 2004, aged 72 years, in the presence of his family. Loving husband to Jessie, devoted father to John and Tom, father-in-law to Chris and Mandy, "Papa Jim" to Jack, Amelia, Oscar and Andrew. Funeral service on Friday, 4th June at Sleaford Parish Church (St Denys) at 11am, followed by burial at Kirkby-La-Thorpe. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, are for the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance and The Stroke Association and may be left at the Church or forwarded to Colin Ward Funeral Services, 14 Boston Road, Sleaford. Telephone 01529 300123.