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PRESTON - December 26 (suddenly at home), of Kings Meadow, Sowerby, Thirsk. James (Jim), aged 79 years, beloved husband of the late Edith, loving father of Chris, Stephen, Karen and Andrew, a dear brother, father-in-law and grandad. The funeral service will be held at York Crematorium on Monday, January 7 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the British Heart Foundation.
RAINE - December 28, of Bishop Auckland. Thomas, aged 34 years, beloved son of Sheila and the late Tommy, also a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. on Friday, January 4. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given for the Butterwick Hospice at the crematorium.
RANDELL - Robin Walker, aged 98 years, of Catterick Village, died peacefully in hospital on December 28. Beloved husband of the late Dora, dearly loved father of Felicity, father-in-law of Garry and devoted grandad of Clare. Funeral service at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Monday January 7 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for St. Anne's Church Funds.
REILLY - December 24 (in hos-pital), of Ferryhill Station. Rhoda, aged 85 years, sister of the late Vera and Albert, a much loved aunt of Carol, Susan and Beverly, great -aunt of Helen, Martin and Michael and great-great-aunt of Rebecca and Kieron. Friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church Ferryhill on Friday, January 4 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m.
RENWICK - Paul, died December 17. Funeral will be at St. Agatha's, Easby 11.30 a.m., Thursday, January 10. All welcome. Family flowers only. Donations may be made via Blenkirons. (01748) 850033 to Y.M.C.A., Muscular Dystrophy and Save the Children.
REWCASTLE - December 24 (peacefully), of Escomb Road, Bishop Auckland. May (nee McGurk), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Joe, loving mam of Elizabeth and Philip. Requiem Mass to be held in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland on Monday, January 7 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery. R.I.P.
ROBERTSON - In loving memory of William (Willie) who died on December 29, 2007, aged 73 years. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Edwina and all his family. Funeral service will be held at All Saints' Parish Church, Northallerton on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 12.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given to the I.T.U., Friarage Hospital, please forward to Wilson Willoughby and Wetherills, 223 High Street, Northallerton, DL7 8LU.
ROBINSON - December 29 (peacefully in hospital), of Marina Road, Darlington. Gwen, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Chris, loving mam to Alan, David, Jeanne and Lesley, also a much loved sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Thursday, January 10. Would friends please meet 3.00 p.m. for a service at Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church, Darlington, followed by cremation. Family flowers only please.
ROBINSON - John (Robbo) died suddenly on January 2, 2008 aged 51 years. Formerly of Richmond. Landlord of The White Horse, Litton Cheney. Much loved by all his family and friends. A thanksgiving service will take place at St. Mary's Church, Litton Cheney on Monday, January 14 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations for The British Heart Foundation and Dorset Air Ambulance may be sent c/o A.J. Wakely and Sons, 91 East Street, Bridport. Tel. (01308) 423726.
ROBSON - Mary Monica On December 25, suddenly but peacefully. Mary (nee Kelly), aged 81 years, of Easington Colliery. Dearly beloved wife of the late George, mother of Catherine and mother-in-law of Steve, a devoted grandmother of Kate and James. Requiem Mass Thursday, January 3 at Our Lady's R.C. Church, Easington Colliery at 2.15 p.m., cremation at Stranton Grange Crematorium, Hartle-pool. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Great North Air Ambulance, c/o Kevin Hepworth Funeral Director, 22 Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
ROYSTON - Muriel, aged 78 years, peacefully in St. Teresa's Hospice, on December 28, of Pierremont Crescent, Darlington. Much loved wife of Stanley, dearly loved mum to Helen, dear mother-in-law of Paul and a loving grandma. Funeral Monday, January 7. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. No flowers please. Donations in lieu for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
RUECROFT - On December 27, in hospital, formerly of Front Street, Quebec. Phoebe, aged 87 years, a dearly loved sister of Jim, Flossie and the late George and Kitty, also a dear aunt and great-aunt. Friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Quebec on Tuesday, January 8 at 11.00 a.m. Interment to follow in Langley Park Cemetery.
RUTHERFORD - December 31, of Crook. Joan, aged 78 years, devoted daughter of the late Thomas and Polly, beloved sister to Audrey, much loved aunt of Anne, Dawn, Roy and Alan, also loving great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. on Monday, January 7.
RUTTER - On December 31, 2007 (peacefully at home), of Lilburne Crescent, Newton Aycliffe. Robert (Bobby), aged 77 years, beloved husband of the late Agnes, dear father to Susan, grandfather of Nicola and brother to Joyce and the late Allen. Bobby will be missed by all family and friends. Funeral Friday, January 11, 2008. Would friends please meet 12.15 p.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Darlington.
SALE - Robert John, of Eryholme, near Darlington, died peacefully December 22 with his family beside him. Much loved husband of Susan, father of Lynda and Dick and grandfather of Ollie, Eliza, Elena and Harry. Private funeral. Thanksgiving service to be announced in due course.
SCARR - Brian Edwin Passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2007, aged 62 years. Much loved husband of Diana and father of Patricia and Lindsay and grandfather to his four grandchildren. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at St. Michael's Church, Cumnor, Oxford at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for 'The Loco Society V35006' c/o Greens Funeral Services, 21 High Street, Eynsham, Oxford, OX29 4HE.
SELLER - On December 31, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness, of 11 Redgate Close, Burnley (formerly of Middleham). Marjorie (nee Hammond), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Ron, dearly loved mother of John, Lynne and Dawn, mother-in-law of Elaine, Philip and Kenneth and a very dear grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service and interment at St. Mary and St. Alkelda's Church, Middleham on Tuesday, January 8 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Church Funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
SHAYLER - January 1. Anthony Edward, (Tony), of Evenwood. Son of Gladys and the late Ted Shayler (Redcar). Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday January 14, at 2.45 p.m.
SIMMONS - January 2, suddenly but peacefully at St. George's Hall, Middleton St. George. Rodney (Rod), aged 63 years, beloved son of the late Frank and Jean, devoted brother of Ken, Geoff, Steph, Graeme and the late John, beloved brother-in-law of Sandra, Elaine, Thelma and Brian, loving uncle and great-uncle. Will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Funeral Thursday, January 10. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Sadberge at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
SIMPSON - Harry, aged 82 years (of Park Lane, Darlington and formerly of Napier Street) passed away peacefully on December 29 after a short illness faced with great courage and humour. Dearly loved husband of Ada, adored dad of Janice and Karen, dear father-in-law of Barry and Steve, treasured grandad of Mark, Sarah and Jonathan and a very special great grandad of Ryan and Louis, also a dear brother and friend. Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Darlington on Wednesday, January 9 at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Will friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be sent to St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA. Love you forever. Night night. God Bless, 'Toodle-oo'.
SLATER - Mary (Lily), aged 81 years, of Meadowfield Road, Colburn, died peacefully in hospital on December 26. Dearly loved wife of Wilf, much loved mum of Angela, Dinah, Richard and the late Caroline and a loving nana and great-nana. Funeral service at St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Thursday, January 3 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ. R.I.P.
SMITH - January 1, peacefully, at Bowes Lyon Unit, Durham. Paul, aged 80 years, of Moor Crescent, Ludworth, dearly loved husband of the late Jean and dear father of Pauline. Cortege to leave residence Thursday, January 10 at 10.30 a.m. for service at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Bus provided from residence. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to Bowes Lyon Unit c/o Pauline.
SMITH - Susan (nee Robinson), aged 40 years of Colburn Lane, Colburn died peacefully at Nightingale Hall, Richmond on December 29, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved daughter of Geoff and Hazel, much loved sister to Andrew and a special aunty to Jessica. Funeral service at St Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Tuesday, January 8 at 12.45 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for The Nightingale Hall Residents Fund may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd. Funeral Directors Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond DL10 4AJ.
SMITH - December 21 (peacefully in hospital), of St. Mary's Walk, Thirsk, formerly of The Crescent, Thirsk. Frank, aged 85 years, dear husband of Joan (Jo), father of Lindsay and Virginia, father-in-law and grandad. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Tuesday, January 8 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Macmillan Nurses.
SMITH - Susan (nee Robinson), aged 40 years, of Colburn Lane, Colburn, died peacefully at Nightingale Hall, Richmond on December 29, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved daughter of Geoff and Hazel, much loved sister to Andrew and special aunty to Jessica. Funeral arrangements later.
