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PARRY - February 22, suddenly at home in Bishop Auckland. Kevin, aged 47 years, devoted son of Miriam and the late John, beloved brother of John William, Kathleen, Audrey and Malcolm, a dear brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle, also a good friend to all. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, followed by interment in Rosemount Cemetery.
PATTERSON - February 25, peacefully, in hospital. Betty, aged 89 years, of Thirsk. Dearly loved mother of Joan, a loving nan to David and the late Susie and great-grandma to Matthew. Funeral service and cremation to take place at St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Thursday, March 6 at 10.00 a.m.
PLEWS - February 22, suddenly at home in Tow Law. Clarence, aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Jessie, devoted dad of Norma and Kevin, dear father-in-law to Brian, much loved grandad of Christine, Julie and Adam, also a loving great-grandad to Kate and Ben. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 1.50 p.m. on Friday, February 29, followed by cremation at Durham.
POOLE - Bryan Close, aged 77 years, peacefully in hospital on February 21, of Pembroke Court, Darlington (formerly of Staindrop). He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Thursday, February 28. Would friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, may be given for Church Funds, plate provided in church.
PUGH - February 28 (in hospital), of St. Mary's Walk, Thirsk. Ralph, aged 86 years, beloved husband of Laura, loving father of John and Gordon and a dearly loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. He made the world a more beautiful place through his art, music and colourful garden. The funeral service will be held at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, March 4 at 10.15 a.m. No flowers please. Donations in memory may be made to the British Heart Foundation.
RIDDLES - Suddenly, on February 20, of Flass Avenue, Ushaw Moor. Steven, aged 50 years. Dearly love husband of Angela, much loved dad to Liam, Ashley, Adele-Marie and Stephanie and a dear son, son-in-law and will be sadly missed by all his family. Friends please meet for service in St. Joseph' R.C. Church on Friday February 29, at 12.15 p.m. followed by private cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends welcome for refreshments in the church hall afterwards. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for The R.N.L.I. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy. R.I.P.
ROSE - On February 27, of Fishburn. Tamar (nee Wilkinson) aged 92 years beloved wife of the late John and loving mother of John, Barbara, Margaret and Alan also dear mother-in-law, nanna and great-nanna. Friends please meet for service at St. Catherine's Church, Fishburn on Friday, March 7 at 9.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if so desired to Air Ambulance c/o the family.
ROSTRON - February 20, at home, of Findon Avenue, Witton Gilbert. Elizabeth (known as Betty), beloved wife of George, a much missed mother of Brian, Stephen and Catherine and also a dear grandma to Rachel, Clare, Anna and Sarah. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Langley Park on Saturday, March 1 at 9.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations kindly accepted by the British Heart Foundation, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Front Street, Langley Park, Durham.
ROUTLEDGE - February 20, (peacefully, in hospital). Christina, aged 84 years. Devoted wife of the late John, beloved mam of Christina and Thomas, also a loving mother-in-law of Gordon and Maureen and a treasured nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service at Sacred Hearts and English Martyrs R.C. Church, Thornley on Thursday February 28, at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment in Wheatley Hill Cemetery. All enquiries to, Co-operative Funeral Care, Quilstyle Road, Wheatley Hill. Tel: (01429) 820111.
ROWLAND - Peter, aged 84 years (formerly of Darlington, Yarm and Osmotherley), died peacefully, in his sleep on February 26, 2008, at home in Sussex, after a short illness. Beloved husband of Beryl, father of Ian (deceased) and Andy; grandfather of Joe, Bella and Eva. Utterly loved and missed by all. Funeral to be held at Brighton Downs Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2008. Family flowers only, but if desired donations to St. Peter and St. James Hospice care of Co-operative Funeralcare. Tel: (01273) 515242.
SCOTT - Ruby (nee Purvis) on February 23, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, aged 86 years, of Third Street, Blackhall, formerly of Trimdon. Dearly beloved wife of George, a much loved mam of Ann and Linda, a dear mother-in-law to Derek and David, devoted grandmother to Scott, Derek, Lianne, David, Lisa and Elizabeth, also adoring great-grandmother to Imogen, Georgia and Reece. Service and cremation to take place at Durham Crematorium on Friday at 9.30 a.m. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Cancer Research, c/o H. Lamb The Jeweller, 116 York Road, Hartlepool. Forever in our hearts
SELL - February 22, peacefully at home, of Ushaw Moor. John Henry (Jackie), aged 75 years, a dearly loved dad of Lorraine, Fiona, Darren and Tracy, father-in-law of Brian, Kevin, Sandra and Chris and a much loved granda. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday, March 3 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Marie Curie Nurses may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at Bearpark Club after-wards.
SMITH - (Kelloe) Suddenly, on February 24. Ellen, (nee Hegarty), aged 58 years. Beloved mam of Elaine, Kelly and Steven, nana to Amy, Owen and Steven, also a much loved sister and sister-in-law. Funeral to take place on Friday February 29. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Jospeh's R.C. Church, Coxhoe at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in Metal Bridge Cemetery and afterwards at Kelloe W.M.C.
SMITH - February 19, peacefully in hospital in The Isle of Man, (formerly of Crook). Dorothy, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Harold, very dear mother of Susan and the late Jean, devoted grandmother of Amy. Funeral service to be held in The Isle of Man. A Memorial Service will take place in St. Catherine's Church, Crook on March 26. Further details to follow.
SMITH - February 21, of Coxhoe, (formerly of South Shields). Eva, aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald, a dearly loved mam of the late Donnie and Brenda and a much loved nana. Would friends please meet in Durham Crematorium Friday for a service and committal at 12.30 p.m.
SMITH - February 25 (suddenly, in hospital), of Shildon. Eddy, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Betty, devoted dad of Christine and father-in-law to Graham, also a much loved uncle. Will be sadly missed by all his friends. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Wednesday, March 5 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Macmillan Cancer Relief or Shildon F.C.
SMITH - Audrey, aged 83 years, of Richmond, suddenly in hospital on February 20. Beloved wife of the late Les Smith, much loved mum of Lesley and Ian, dear mother-in-law to Lorraine and the late Geoff and loving grandma to Paul, James, Billy and Luke. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Wednesday, February 27 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Flowers, or donations in lieu if desired, for the Victoria Ward, Friary Hospital, Richmond may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
SMITH - February 19, suddenly and peacefully at home, in Bishop Auckland. June (nee Rowntree), formerly of Coundon. Beloved wife of the late Ernest, devoted mother of Stephen, John and Kathryn, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving gran. By her own request, a private family service is to be held.
SPENSLEY - Ann Died on February 26, 2008 after a short illness (formerly of Swaledale and Wensleydale). Private family funeral. No flowers. Donations in her memory for Cancer Research U.K.
STEPHENSON - February 20 (suddenly), formerly of Witton Park. Ann, aged 56 years, much loved daughter of the late Ada and Tommy, a dear sister of Tommy, Joan, Mary and Henry, also sister-in-law and aunty. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park at 1.00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27, followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery.
STOKER - On February 28 (after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity), of Morrison Terrace, Ferryhill. Joan, aged 62 years, a devoted wife of George (Wes), a loving mother of Julie and Graham, a much loved nana of Kieran, Bree, Niall and Harry, daughter of Ella mother-in-law of Amy and Andy, a dear sister, aunt, niece and friend of many. Friends please meet for service at St. Aidan's Church, Chilton on Thursday, March 6 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to MARA Unit care of the family.
TAPLEY - Dr. Robert George (Bob), husband of Meg, father of Jill, Eric, Karen and Ginny, grandfather and great-grandfather, of Westgate in Weardale, Co. Durham, ex East Africa and Cambridge. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Westgate on Thursday March 6 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare. Tel: (01388) 603525.
THIRLAWAY - Gladys (nee Rossiter), aged 94 years, Promoted to Glory, at Tenlands Nursing Home, Ferryhill on February 23, 2008. Dearest wife of the late William Laverick Thirlaway and a dear mother to Lawrence and Graham, mother-in-law to Edna and Glynis, gran to Alan and Colin, grandma to Catherine and Joanne, great-gran to Jack and Remi, also great-grandma to Matthew and Grace. Would friends please meet for service in the Salvation Army Citadel, West Cornforth on Saturday, March 1 at 10.45 a.m., followed by interment in West Cornforth Church-yard. Floral tributes welcomed or donations in lieu to West Cornforth Salvation Army.
