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MORGAN On October 18, suddenly, of Newton Hall. James (Jim), a much loved father of Andrew and brother of Dennis. Friends please meet for service on Monday, October 27 at 10.00 a.m. at Durham Crematorium, prior to cremation.
MURRAY John Monday, October 20, peacefully, in hospital (formerly of 1 Holmside Walk). John, in his 90th year, beloved husband of Mary, much loved dad of Keith, Doris and Ann, loving father-in-law of Nancy, Maurice and Bill and grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad. Will be sadly missed. Service and cremation to take place on Monday, October 27 at 9.00 a.m. in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium. Friends and relatives please meet at the chapel.
MURRAY October 19 (peacefully in hospital), of Tate Avenue, Kelloe. Kathleen, aged 79 years, dearly loved sister of Tom, Jim and Elsie, much loved aunt of Christine, Steven, Carole and Duncan and sadly missed by all the families. Cortege leaving residence Monday at 1.00 p.m. for private service and cremation at Durham at 1.30 p.m.
NAISBITT October 20. Peter, aged 52 years, devoted husband of Pamela, beloved son of the late Joe and Joan, dearest brother of Shirley and brother-in-law of Peter, loved and respected uncle and great-uncle. Will be missed by all the family. Funeral to take place in Chicago, U.S.A.
NEWCOMBE John (Edgar), a dearly loved brother and uncle. Will be sadly missed. Christopher and Neville William. Rest in peace.
NEWCOMBE October 17 (peacefully, in hospital), of Oakley Green, West Auckland. Edgar, aged 77 years, dearly loved husband of Joyce, loving dad of Trevor and Sue, adored grandad of Laura, Joanna, David and Connor, also Stan (Edgar's best mate). Would friends please meet for service in St. Helen Auckland Church on Monday, October 27 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, for Cancer Research U.K. and the Butterwick Hospice, c/o 21 Windermere Drive, West Auckland.
NORMAN October 17 (in hospital), of Crook. Lavinia, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Alfred, also a dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, nana and great-grandma. A very special lady who gave everything and asked for nothing. She will be greatly missed. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 27 at 10.30 a.m.
PARKER October 17, of Wantage Road, Carrville. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John, aged 64 years, after a bravely fought illness. Loving husband of Joan, much loved dad of Susan and Julie, grandy of Eleanor and Emma, loving brother of Syd. Greatly missed by all family and friends. Service at Pittington Methodist Church on Friday, October 24 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations to Cancer Research U.K. or Mission Aviation Fellowship, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Gilesgate, Durham.
PARTINGTON Vera October 20 (peacefully, in hospital). Vera, aged 80 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Frank, much loved mam of Denice and Susan, a dear mother-in-law of Jerry. Will be sadly missed by all. Service will take place at St. Aidan's Church, Boosbeck on Monday, October 27 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Teesside Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. in the Chapel of St. Bede. Will friends please meet at Church. Enquiries and floral tributes to The Co-operative Funeral Service, Lakeland House, Skelton. Tel (01287) 654472.
PEACOCK October 19 (in hospital), of Northallerton. Clifford John, dearly loved husband of Ida, loving father of Stuart and Yvonne, dearest grandad to Jason, Adam, Matthew and Luke and great-grandad to Cody. Cremation at Darlington Crematorium 11.45 a.m. Monday, October 27.
PEARSON October 21, peacefully in hospital (of Eldon Lane). Raymond, aged 69 years, loving husband of Barbara, dearest dad of Lesley and Kevin and devoted grandad of James. Friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church, Eldon on Tuesday, October 28 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
PIERSON October 19, 2003, peacefully, at Ayr Hospital. Herbert (Bert), of 9 Oakbank Drive, Cumnock, Ayrshire. Dearly beloved husband of Dorothea I'Anson, much loved dad of Pamela, devoted grandad of Alison and Claire.
PIGG October 22, in hospital, of Dodds Street, Darlington. Lilian, aged 72 years, beloved wife of the late Wilf, dearly loved mam of Christine, Michael, Karen and Valerie, also a much loved mother-in-law, nana and nana Lilian to Joshua, dear sister of Doreen and friend of Dawn. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m.
PIPER On October 14. Olive (nee Thompson), aged 89 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Leslie, dearly loved mother of Leslie, David, Jennifer, Kathleen, Norman and Marjorie, dearest mother-in-law and grandmother of all the family. Cremation at Wilford Hill Crematorium, Nottingham on Thursday followed at 3.15 p.m. by a service of thanksgiving at the William Booth Complex, Sneinton Road, Nottingham. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu, if desired, to Notintone Home for Elderly People, Sneinton Road, Nottingham, NG2 4QL.
POWELL October 22 (after a long illness), of School Avenue, Coxhoe. William (Billy), aged 64 years, dearly loved husband of Marjorie, loving dad of Sandra and Linda, dearest father-in-law of Tony and Warren, a much loved granda of Emma, Steven and Daniel and also a dear brother of Ronnie and Dick. Service to be held in St. Paul's Methodist Chapel, Kelloe on Tuesday at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in St. Mary's Churchyard, Coxhoe. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Coxhoe Surgery and also District and Macmillan Nurses. A collection will take place at the service.
REED On October 19, suddenly at home, in Durham and late of Musgrave Gardens, Gilesgate. Frances, aged 88 years, dearly loved sister of Vera, Betty and Grace, also loving aunt to Ian and Peter. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, October 23 at 3.30 p.m.
RICHARDSON October 19 (suddenly), of Lyne Road, Middlestone Moor. Ada (nee Allinson), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, a dearly loved mother of Peter, Barbara and Allan and a loving mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Friday for a service and committal at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only by request.
RICHARDSON October 19 (peacefully), of Shildon. Elsie (nee Dent), loving wife of the late John, a much loved mother of Neil, Una and Russell, also a dear mother-in-law, nanna and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel on Friday, October 24 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation.
RICHMOND Carol Ann, aged 57 years, of 75 Manor Grove, Cockfield, died suddenly in hospital on October 20. Dearly loved wife of Ian and a much loved daughter, mother, gran, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, October 27 at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given at the crematorium chapel for the I.T.U. Trust Fund, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.
SCRAFTON Rita (nee Crager) October 17, peacefully, whilst at home. Rita, aged 70 years, the devoted wife of Norman and much loved mam of Pauline, dear mother-in-law of Brian, also a cherished nana of Julie, Andrew and Vicki. Funeral service and cremation to take place on Thursday, October 23 at 1.00 p.m. in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium. Friends please meet at St. Bede's Chapel. No flowers by request please. Donations, if so desired, to the Macmillan Nurses, c/o The Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough. Resting at Relph Funeral Home, 43 Kings Road, North Ormesby. Tel. 246295.
SHORT October 19 (suddenly, at home), of Wilson Street, Crook. Thomas, aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Edith, loving father of Peter and Lorna, devoted grandad of Andrew, Lorna, Tracy and Daniel and great-grandad of Cameron. Would friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Crook on Friday, October 24 at 1.20 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
SLACK Ena May (nee Simpson), aged 92 years, of Garden View, Butterknowle, died peacefully at the Richardson Hospital, Barnard Castle on October 15. Beloved wife of the late Harold and a dear aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Lynesack on Wednesday, October 22 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, if desired, donations may be given for Lynesack Church Funds.
SLACK October 18 (in hospital), of Hall Garth, West Witton. Marie, aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Kenneth (A.K.) Slack, dearly loved sister of Greta, Mary and the late Will and Stanley and a very dear aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service at West Witton Methodist Chapel on Friday, October 24 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Aysgarth Surgery and the Friarage Hospital (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the chapel.
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 18, formerly of Evenwood. Ralph, aged 78 years, beloved husband of the late Avril, a devoted dad, dear father-in-law, much loved and loving granda and great-granda, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege to leave his daughter's residence 29 Copeland Road, West Auckland at 12.45 p.m. on Friday, October 24 for service in Woodhouse Close Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Will friends please meet at church.
SMYTH On October 22, of Emerald Cottage, Wingate Road, Trimdon Station. Brian Anthony, aged 54 years, a dearly loved husband of Lynn and a much loved dad of Tara and Brian, also a dearest grandad, brother and well loved uncle. Friends please meet on Wednesday at 11.00 a.m., for service at St. William's R.C. Church, Trimdon Village, committal to follow 12.00 noon at Hartlepool Crematorium. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane, Funeral Directors. Tel. (0191) 5862136.
SPARK Donald Humphrey, of Worthing and formerly of Darlington, elder son of T.O. Spark, the Northern Echo's former Chief Accountant, died while asleep on October 17 on a Mediterranean Cruise, a style of holiday he loved. He was 82 years old. Any enquiries to H.D. Tribe Limited, Tel (01903) 234516.
SPINDLOE October 21, peacefully at Orchard Cottage, Spennithorne. Leslie, aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Lilian, dearly loved father of Robert, Barry and Shirley and a very dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Spennithorne on Monday, October 27 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Harmby Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and the Friarage Hospital Children's Ward (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
SWINBANK (Berwick upon Tweed) October 17, peacefully. Harold, aged 80 years, dear brother of Phoebe, Margaret, Olga and the late Olive and a much loved uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service at Berwick Parish Church on Friday, October 24 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Cowpen Crematorium, Blyth at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to Macmillan Cancer Relief, Senet Workshops, Green Lane, Ashington NE63 0EF.
SWINBURNE On October 17 (suddenly at home), of Kidd Avenue, Sherburn Village. Vera (nee Hepburn), aged 84 years, devoted wife of Harold, beloved mother of Kenneth and Pamela, a sadly missed mother-in-law of Margaret and the late John, a treasured gran of Susan and Christine, great-gran of Kathy and Luke. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday at 10.00 a.m.
TAYLOR Arthur Francis (Frank), aged 83 years, of Benkhill Lodge, Bedale, formerly of Olav Road, Richmond, died suddenly in hospital on October 19. Beloved husband of the late Eva, much loved dad of Jean and Christine and a dear father-in-law, loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Thursday, October 30 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, if desired, donations may be given in church for the Benkhill Lodge Amenities Fund.
TAYLOR October 20 (suddenly), of Wheatbottom, Crook. Roderick John, aged 57 years, dearly loved husband of Valerie, a dear son and a much loved stepdad, dad and grandad. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, October 28 at 10.00 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, for the Diabetic Association, may be left on a plate at the crematorium.
TAYLOR October 21 (suddenly), of Shildon. Colin, aged 60 years, loving husband of Brenda, dearly loved dad of Claire and Beverley, much loved son of Rene and the late Mark, a dear brother, brother-in-law and son-in-law. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Wednesday, October 29 at 10.55 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
THEAKSTON Judy (nee Fletcher), died peacefully at The Garden House Hospice, Letchworth on October 19, aged 63 years. Beloved wife of John and much loved mother and nanny. No flowers please. Donations by cheque to Garden House Hospice. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Care, 42 High Street, Stevenage, Herts SG1 3EF. Tel (01438) 746903. Our thanks to all the staff at Lister Hospital and Garden House Hospice.
THOMPSON October 18 (in hospital), of Thurstan Grange, West Cornforth. Blanche, aged 97 years, beloved wife of the late Wis and Jack, dearest mother of Don, mother-in-law of Margaret, loving sister of Margaret, dear granny of Lesley and Phillip and also a dear great-granny. Service to be held in Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth on Monday at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
