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SMITH October 10 (peacefully, in hospital), of 18 Broumley Court, Staindrop. Alice (nee Walton), aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late George, a much loved mum of Allan, Brenda, Anne and Marjorie, a dear mother-in-law of Barbara, Keith, Peter and Malcolm and a loving nana and great-nana. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Staindrop on Monday, October 20 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Staindrop Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for Ward 11 at Darlington Memorial Hospital may be handed to any member of the family or sent c/o John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton Village, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 8RB.
SMITH October 16 (peacefully, in hospital), of Newby Wiske (Drainage Con-tractor). Joseph William (Bill), aged 82 years, dearly loved husband of Eileen, loving father of Alan and Stephen, father-in-law of Judith and Diana and dearest grandfather of Ben. Funeral service to be held in St. Andrew's Church, South Otterington 2.00 p.m. Thursday, October 23, followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if wished for church funds.
SMITH October 9, of Dene View, Willington. Florence May, aged 94 years, devoted wife of the late Thomas, beloved mother of Doreen, dear mother-in-law of Alan, dearly loved gran of Linda, Christine and Alan, special great-gran of Sarah, Ned, Alexander, Camilla and Rachel and great-great-gran of Liam, Ella and Perrie, also beloved sister of George. Florence will be sadly missed by all the family. Would friends please meet for service at Willington Methodist Church on Friday, October 17 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Willington Cemetery. Family and friends welcome after the service for refreshments at The Kensington Hall Hotel, Willington. Family flowers only please.
SOULSBY Frances Jane (nee Farms), formerly of Tudhoe and Spennymoor, died peacefully at the age of 95 years on October 9, 2003 in Capetown, South Africa, where she was resident for many years. Survived
by son Barry, daughter-in-law Pat, granddaughters, grandson, great-grandsons and great-granddaughter. Contact Tel: (+27 829254019).
SOWERBY October 10, of 10 Flass Avenue, Ushaw Moor. Brian, aged 65 years, dearly loved husband of Lil, loving son of George and the late Hilda, much loved father of Neal and Mary, Jan and Rob and a dear grandad of Anthony, Robbie, Daniel and Megan. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's R.C. Church on Wednesday, October 15 at 11.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice and Macmillan Nurses. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
STEELE (Edmondsley) October 9, aged 75 years. George, beloved husband of Jean, dear father of Garry and the late Alan, father-in-law of Michelle, much loved grandfather of Kayleigh and Christopher. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service in Sacriston Methodist Chapel on Thursday October 16 at 1.00 p.m. Followed by interment in Sacriston Cemetery. All welcome back to Jubilee Hall afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to I.C.U. Newcastle General Hospital.
SUNLEY October 10, (in hospital), of Topcliffe Road, Sowerby, Thirsk. Elsie, aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, a dear sister, aunt and great-aunt. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Thursday, October 23 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to The League of Friends at the Lambert Hospital, Thirsk.
TARN October 12 (in hospital), of 13 Walker Street, Bowburn. Billy, aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of Edith (nee Bowerbank), a loving dad, grandad and father-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, October 17 at 12.00 noon. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to The British Heart Foundation, Unit 3, Trinity Square, Gateshead, NE8 1AW.
THOMSON October 12 (suddenly in hospital, after a short illness), of Dunelm Road, Thornley. Margaret (Peggy), aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Bobby, dearly loved mother of Colin and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Cortege leaving residence on Friday at 12.40 p.m. Friends please meet for service and cremation at 1.00 p.m. at Durham Crematorium.
TOMLINSON October 11, suddenly, in Darlington. Gladys Ellen (nee Lloyd), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, dearly loved mother of John and Janet, a much loved nanna of Sandy, Digby, Giles and Sally-Jo and also a loving great-nanna. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
TRAVERS Roy Colin, aged 80 years, of Thirsk, died peacefully at Maple Lodge, Scotton on October 9. Dearly loved husband of Doris and dear brother to Ralph. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, October 17 at 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
TURNER Ronnie On October 13, in the Hawthornes Nursing Home, Peterlee, of 7 Wraith Terrace, Horden. Ronnie, aged 73 years, a much loved husband, dad, grandad and brother. Cremation Durham Crematorium Monday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Horden at 9.45 a.m. No flowers by request. Private cremation.
ULLATHORNE October 9, of Brandon. Lily, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Billy and a loving mother, mother-in-law, nan and great-nan. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 15 at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
WALLER October 12 (peacefully after an illness patiently borne), of Shildon. Barbara (nee Stephenson), aged 70 years, loving wife of John, dearly loved mother of Janice and Sandra, a dear mother-in-law of Bob and Alan, caring grandma of Laura, Andrew, Joshua and Eleanor. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland on Thursday, October 16 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private interment. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent to Cancer Research c/o Lloyds Bank, Skinnergate, Darlington.
WALTON October 10 (suddenly, at home), of The Green, Frosterley. Kathleen Louisa (Kitty), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Sydney, also a loving sister and aunt. Would friends please meet for service in Frosterley Methodist Chapel (Bridge End) on Monday, October 20 at 10.50 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
WALTON Kenneth Graeme (Kenny), aged 47 years, on October 11, suddenly at home, in West Auckland (formerly of Evenwood). Dearly loved husband of Anne, devoted and treasured dad of William and Robert, beloved son of Eileen and Kenny, dear son-in-law of Bill and a very much loved and special brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Friday, October 17 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation, may be given at the refreshments following the service.
WARD October 13 (suddenly), of Arnold Road, Darlington. Maurice, aged 83 years, loving husband of Helen, much loved dad of Barbara, Margaret and Brenda, also a dearly loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Monday, October 20. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
WATERS Ernie Suddenly on October 9. Ernie, aged 79 years, a dearly loved husband of Cecily, dad of Michael, Eileen, Marian and Gerard, father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and a dearly loved brother-in-law. You passed through this life and shared it with us, we were blessed with your presence, till you were called by our Lord. Just like a shepherd who tends his flock with selfless true love, care and devotion, you cared for us all. To those who are left, family and friends are the memories of love and enjoyment you gave to us all. Forever in our hearts you will always be, till we all meet again. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass on Friday, October 17 at St. Peter and St. Paul R.C. Church, Roseworth, Stockton at 12.30 p.m., prior to interment at Durham Road Cemetery. God bless and keep you Ernie.
WEIR October 16, suddenly but peacefully, of Nevilles Cross, Durham. Donald, aged 68 years, dearly loved husband of Sylvia and a much loved father, father-in-law and grandad. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, October 21 at 2.00 p.m.
WHARRIER October 13 (peacefully after a long illness, in hospital), of Quarrington Hill. Ann (Nancy), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, dearly loved mother, grandma and great-grandma, also a loving sister and aunty. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 8.35 a.m. Friends please meet for service and cremation at 9.00 a.m., Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to Sedgefield Community Hospital Funds.
WILES Doris, formerly of Abin-gton, Ouston (born Sherburn Village), passed away on October 10, 2003, aged 84 years, at Castletroy Residential Home, Luton. Funeral service takes place at Luton Crematorium on October 20 at 1.00 p.m. Donations for Keech Cottage Children's Hospice may be sent c/o Neville Funeral Service, Luton (01582) 490005.
WILKINSON John Died October 7, 2003, after a short illness, aged 59 years. Husband of Shirley, father of Howard and Anthea and stepfather to Helen and Sarah. The funeral service took place on Monday October 13.
WILKINSON October 16 (in hospital), of Newton Aycliffe. William (Bill), aged 79 years, dear husband of the late Mary, also a loving brother and uncle. Funeral Thurs-day, October 23. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service and committal at Darlington Crematorium.
WILSON October 13, suddenly in hospital, of Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland. John Charles (Jack), aged 70 years, dearly loved husband of Barbara, much loved dad of Janet and Lorna, dear father-in-law to Philip and Shaun. Will all relatives and friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church on Saturday, October 18 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private interment. No flowers by his own request. Donations in lieu may be given for Church Funds.
YOUNG October 11 (peacefully), at Crosshill Nursing Home, Stanhope (for many years District Nurse in Wolsingham). Jessie, aged 94 years, beloved sister of Annie, Elizabeth and Lily, aunt to Barbara and Cyril and their children Stephanie, Carl and Hilary and husband Nigel. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's and St. Stephen's Church, Wolsingham on Thursday, October 16 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment.
YOUNG October 11, after a long illness bravely borne, of Festing Court, Darlington. Irene Mary (Rene), aged 94 years, loving wife of the late Albert and a dear sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
ANGUS Peter, of Stannington and late of Belsay. Peacefully at his son's home, surrounded by his loving family on October 18, aged 69 years. Peter, a beloved husband of the late Esma, a much loved dad, also a dear father-in-law and a cherished grandad and great-grandad. Cortege to leave his son's residence, The Folly, on Friday for service at St. Andrew's Church, Bolam Lake at 1.00 p.m., prior to an interment in St. Andrew's Churchyard. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Macmillan Nurses' Fund, c/o his son Peter.
APPLETON October 15 (peacefully, in hospital), of Mill House Court, Gilesgate. Sidney, aged 67 years. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. Please meet for service at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate on Wednesday, October 22 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
ATKINSON On October 14, suddenly but peacefully at home in Borrowby, formerly of Hutton Bonville. Muriel Mary, aged 84 years, dear sister of Phyllis and a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service to be held in Borrowby Methodist Church 1.00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, for Chapel and Church Funds.
BAINES October 20, suddenly, in hospital. Ethel Mary, aged 91 years, dearly loved mother of Gloria and Derek and mother-in-law of Robin. Funeral service to be held in St. Mary's Church, Appleton Wiske 1.00 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations if wished for church funds.
BANKS October 18 (peacefully, in hospital), of Chilton. Albert, aged 56 years, a dearly beloved husband of Pam, a loving father of Linda and Jonathan, father-in-law of Norman and Tracy, loving grandfather of Anthony, also a dear brother of John, Fred and Allan. Funeral Thursday. Would friends please meet at 9.30 a.m. for service in Windlestone Methodist Chapel, followed by interment in Chilton Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Macmillan Nurses.
BARR October 17, of Kelloe. Ellen, aged 82 years, wife of the late Jack. Will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Monday, October 27 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only.
BARRY October 20, of Brafferton, Darlington. Thomas Alfred (Alfie), aged 84 years. It is with great sadness that his family announce his death, he was a dearly loved husband of Sybil, devoted dad of Yvonne and Pauline, a dearly loved father-in-law, a precious grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, Aycliffe Village on Monday, October 27 at 12.45 p.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations to be sent to North Air Ambulance (Teesside Airport). His toil is over, his work is done and he is greatly blessed.
BRADLEY Harriet Annie, aged 76 years, of Linden Road, Skeeby, died peacefully in hospital on October 18. Dearly loved wife of Ken (Brad), very much loved mother of Catherine and Kenneth, dear mother-in-law of Glyn and Wendy, loving grandmother to Stephen, Lindsey and Michael, Sara and Mark and dearest sister to Bill and Ann. Funeral service at St. Agatha's Church, Easby on Friday, October 24 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations for Cancer Research UK are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
BRAMFITT On October 22, peacefully at home, 10 The Crescent, Langley Park, Durham. Walter, aged 66 years, a loving brother and uncle. Sadly missed. Friends please meet for service at Langley Park Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, October 29 at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers preferred. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Macmillan Nurses, c/o Highfield Hospital, Newcastle Road, Chester-le-Street.
