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STUCKEY - On December 15, of York Crescent, Newton Hall, Durham. Raymond, aged 81 years, dearly loved husband of Mollie and a much loved brother and uncle. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, December 21 at 10.00 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for Durham R.A.F.A. Club. In death as in life, with dignity and thought for others.
SUMMERSON - December 20, of Leeholme. Stanley (Stan), aged 82 years, much loved husband of Mary, also dear father, stepfather, grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday, December 27. Thank you for the years we've shared, the love you gave, the way you cared. In my heart you will always stay, loved and remembered every day. God Bless, Mary.
TAPPING - December 17, peacefully in the Friarage Hospital, of Aiskew, formerly of Easington Colliery. Len, aged 84 years, beloved husband of Pat, greatly loved dad of Jennifer and Christopher, treasured grandad of Rebecca and Robert and a kind and gentle great-grandad to Sophie, Harvey and Matilda. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Saturday, December 22 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Coronary Care Unit at the Friarage Hospital and Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
TATHAM - Nigel, formerly of Saltford, passed away suddenly on December 12, 2007, aged 60 years. Dearly beloved husband of Glenis and a dear dad, grandpa and son of Edna. The funeral service takes place Thursday, December 20, 12.00 noon at Haycombe Cemetery, Bath. Donations if desired, in memory of Nigel, are for The Wiltshire Air Ambulance Appeal, care of Patrik Bewley, D.J. Bewley Funeral Directors, 15 Bank Street, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6LE. Tel. (01225) 702521.
THIRLAWAY - December 18, peacefully at home, of Ferryhill, late of West Cornforth. George, aged 94 years, beloved husband of the late Christina and the late Lavinia and a devoted father of Janet and son-in-law Brian, also a dearly loved stepfather of Jean and Phyl, husbands George and Len and a dear step-grandfather of Melanie and Neil and step-great-grandfather of Naomi. Would friends please meet for service at West Cornforth Holy Trinity Church on Friday, December 28 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
THOMPSON - December 17 (suddenly), of Spennymoor. John, aged 77 years. Funeral arrangements to follow.
THOMPSON - December 12 (suddenly), of Barningham. Kenneth (Ken), beloved husband of Freda Mary, dearly loved father of Andrew and Mark, much loved father-in-law of Janet and dear grandad of Adele, Sophie and Chloe. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Barningham on Friday, December 21 at 11.00 a.m, followed by private interment. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to Church Funds.
THOMPSON - John December 17, who died peacefully in his sleep, a beloved husband of Audrey, a much loved dad of Deborah and son-in-law Joe, loved always by grandchildren, Joseph and Rebecca, also a kind and gentle great-granda to Nicole. Family and friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, on Friday, December 28 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family and friends are welcome for refreshments at Spennymoor W.M.C. Family flowers only. Donations to Freeman Hospital, Transplant Team, Ward 6.
THOMPSON - John Goodnight Granda and God Bless from Rebecca. xx
TODD - December 14 (suddenly at home), of Burn Terrace, Spennymoor. Neville (Nev), aged 31 years, dearly loved son of Jimmy and Glenis, a loving grandson of Rene Stephenson and Joan Todd and a very dear nephew, uncle and friend to many, also a loving best friend and brother of Lisa. Would friends please meet in Trinity Methodist Church, Rosa Street on Thursday at 2.45 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
TODD - Pat Not just a good neighbour but a special friend I'll always respect you for your honesty. You will be missed and loved always. Love Ann, Bob and Sharne.
TURNER - December 15, of Davison Road, Darlington. Harry, aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of Doreen, much loved dad of Jacqueline and dear brother of Marie and Elsie. Funeral Friday, December 28. Friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment North Cemetery.
WALKER - Barnes On Saturday, December 15, peacefully in Adey Gardens Care Home, Newbottle, formerly of Holmlands Road, Darlington. Airlene (nee Dowson), aged 78 years, a dearly loved wife of the late Stanley and a much loved mam to Jeremy and Jacqueline, a dear mother-in-law to Wendy and Mike, devoted grandma to Jessica, Eliott and Freddie, a loving sister-in-law to Geoff and dear aunt to Christina. Would friends please meet on Friday, December 21 at Sunderland Crematorium for service at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to the Macmillan Nurses c/o Derek Moss, Funeral Directors. Tel: (0191) 3855959. You were the perfect mother.
WARD - Mary Ellen December 14, peacefully at home, after a long illness. Mary Ellen (nee Atkinson) aged 91 years, devoted and dearly loved wife of the late Henry, dearest daughter of the late George Robert and Esther Atkinson, dearly beloved mother of Keith, Margaret, Terry, Kevin, George Robert, Maureen, Henry, Richard, Mary and the late Eddie and Alan, a dear mother-in-law, devoted granny, great-granny and great-great-granny. Cortege to leave family residence on Friday, December 21 for service in St. Aidan's Parish Church, Hartlepool at 1.45 p.m., prior to interment at Stranton Grange Cemetery. Family and friends are kindly invited, please meet at the Church. Re-united with her loved ones.
WATSON - (Sherburn Village) Peacefully on December 18. Nancy (nee Fall), aged 97 years, devoted wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of Frank and Sheila, mother-in-law of Ronnie, much loved grandmother and great-grandmother and sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral to take place on Monday, December 24. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Sherburn Village at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Heart Foundation, plate provided at church.
WATSON - December 13, of The Leas, Darlington. Ronald, aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Moira and a much loved father and grandfather. Funeral Thursday, December 20. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
WEDGWOOD - Joe Peacefully on December 18, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary, dearest dad of Alan, Ann, Richard and Sue, also a dear father-in-law and grandad. Service to be held in St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Thursday December 27, at 11.15 a.m. prior to cremation. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu please to Stokesley Health Centre.
WESSELS - December 21, suddenly but peacefully in hospital. Ada (Bunty), aged 75 years, of Crakehall, wife of the late Jan, dearly loved mum of Bridgette, Mark and Bruce. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary and St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Aiskew on Friday, December 28 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Crakehall Cemetery.
WHITE - December 16 (peacefully in hospital) of Woodham. Betty (nee Richardson, formerly Siddle), aged 75 years, much loved wife to Harold, a loving mam to John and Elizabeth, dearly loved step-mam of Vanda, a dear mother-in-law to Audrey also a devoted nanna and great -nanna. Funeral Friday, December 21. Would friends please meet at 11.45 a.m. for Requiem Mass at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Great North Air Ambulance Service.
WILKES - Alfred (Alfie), beloved father of Ann and Barbara, grandad of Brandon and Nadine and great-grandad of Bradley, sadly left us on Friday, December 14, 2007. Will be missed dearly by all but never forgotten. The service will be held at St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Friday, December 21 at 1.45 p.m.
WILSON - December 13, peacefully at Ventress Hall Nursing Home, Darlington, formerly of Rawdon, Leeds. Ruth Jean, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late William, dearly loved mum of Robert, dear mother-in-law of Julie, much loved grandma of Lisa, Gina, Jack and Sophie and loving sister of June and the late Jack. Funeral Thursday, December 20. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent, if desired, to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WILSON - December 18, in hospital, of Cockerton, Darlington. Jim, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret, loving dad of Marsha, much loved father-in-law to Keith, also a devoted grandfather of Amanda and Paul. Funeral Friday, December 28. Would friends please meet 11.30 a.m. for service at the graveside in the West Cemetery, Darlington.
WOOD - Patricia (nee Escritt) On December 17, peacefully in hospital with her family by her side. Pat, aged 76 years, of Trimdon Village. Beloved wife of the late Jim, mother of Bryan, Marie, Collette, Patricia, Jimmy and John, loving mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Requiem Mass to be held at St. William's R.C. Church, Trimdon Village on Friday, December 21 at 1.30 p.m., prior to interment in Trimdon Grange Cemetery. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to charity via the Wood family.
WOOD - Patricia A friend that will never be forgotten. Love always. Alice and David x.
WOOD - Patricia Loving mam of Bryan and Pauline, nana of Claire and Ray and great-nana of Briony. Deep in our hearts you will always stay with us. x
WOOD - Patricia We are thinking about you often, talking about you still. You haven't been forgotten, you know you never will. Daughter Marie and Jim. x
WOOD - Patricia Fondest memories of a special mam, will be thinking of you always and talk about you too. We have such precious memories but we wish we still had you. Your loving son Jimmy and daughter-in-law Denise xxx
WOOD - Patricia For those of you who have a mother, love her while you may, because I wish with all my heart that mine was here today. Not just my mother but my best friend. God Bless xxx. Daughter Collette, son-in-law Bill, grandson Kristian and Sarah and great-granddaughter Hannah
WOOD - Patricia Grandchildren James, Joanne, Katrina, Paul and Great-Grand children. God Bless from Kate, Lucy, Harry and Ellie x
WOOD - Patricia Loving mother of John, mother-in-law of Dianne, cherished nana of Dena and friend of Mary. As you rest in Heavenly sleep your memory we will always keep. Goodnight God Bless x
WOOD - Tricia, a dearly loved auntie of Lilian, John, Michael and the late Stephen and their families. In God's care you sleep above, in our hearts you stay with love.
