THORPE Rupert Of Pickering, peacefully after a long illness in St. Bernadette's Nursing Home, Scarborough, on December 10th, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Pauline, much loved dad of Amanda, Helen and David, loving grandad of Georgia and also a dear father-in-law of Simon, Tike and Mandy. Funeral service to take place at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Pickering, on Friday, December 22nd, at 10.30a.m., followed by interment in Pickering Cemetery. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to Alzheimer's Society. Enquiries to Ken Thompson Funeral Directors 01751 472850.