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THOMAS - On February 23, peacefully in Darlington Memorial Hospital. Derek, of Cockerton, Darlington, aged 62 years. Beloved husband of Ann, much loved dad of Helen and Catherine and loving grampa of Grace. Funeral Monday, March 3. Would friends meet for a service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the High Dependency Unit at Darlington Memorial Hospital, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
TROTTER - February 24, peacefully in Stanton Hall Residential Home, Darlington, of Milbank Crescent, Darlington. Mary, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Lio, loving mother to Chris and Sheila, much loved sister to Wynne and Walter, also a devoted grandma. Funeral Wednesday, March 5. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to The Tear Fund, donations can be made after the service at the crematorium.
TURNER - On February 26, 2008, peacefully in hospital, of 32 The Green, Piercebridge. Dorothy aged 77 years a beloved wife of the late Basil, dearly loved mother of Christine, Susan, Eliza-beth, Brian and Jeffrey, a dear mother-in-law, a much loved grandma of Matthew and Andrew, Neil and Anneka, Emma and James, dear sister of Clyde, Lilian and Jean and dear sister-in-law of Frank. Would friends please meet for Service of Thanksgiving in Piercebridge Methodist Chapel at 2.45 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2008. Family flowers only please. Donations, to Piercebridge Methodist Chapel.
VEST - February 24, peacefully, in Abigale Lodge, Delves, formerly of Dunelm, Sacriston. Ada, aged 95 years, dearly loved wife of the late Bob, loving mam of Alan and Ruth, also a dear gran, great-gran and mother-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, February 29 at 1.30 p.m.
WADSWORTH - Winifred Margaret (Winnie) died in hospital on February 27, 2008, after a long illness. Dearly loved wife of the late George and loving mother of Sylvia. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Parish Church, Northallerton on Wednesday, March 5 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington at 1.15 p.m.
WALKER - February 22, peacefully, in Brandon Lodge Nursing Home, of Homer Terrace, Nevilles Cross. Betty (nee Burdess) aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas and sadly missed by Kath, Doug and all her family and friends. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday March 3 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Brandon Lodge Nursing Home may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor afterwards.
WALKER - February 25 (peacefully), in Whorlton Grange Residential Care Home, Barnard Castle (formerly of Ingleton). Mary Alice (Molly), aged 99 years. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel on Friday, February 29 at 2.15 p.m., followed by refreshments in Ingleton Village Hall. All are welcome. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu, if so desired, for Cancer Research U.K. (Teesdale Branch) and Leukaemia Research Fund. Plate available at the Crema-torium.
WALKER - February 27 (peacefully), in Barrington Lodge Residential Home (formerly of Shildon). Edgar, aged 97 years, beloved husband of the late Frances, dearly loved dad of Alan and Vera, Norman and Anne, also a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, March 5 at 11.00 a.m.
WATSON - Dorothy Ruth, died peacefully in her sleep at home, as she wished on Monday February 25. Beloved wife of Roy, a much loved mum of Peter and Maggie, mother-in-law of Pat and a loving sister of Cynthia. Funeral service will take place at Ashdale Road Methodist Chapel, Helmsley on Friday, February 29 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at East Riding Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the NSPCC.
WATSON - Edgar, died peacefully in The Friarage Hospital on February 23, aged 87 years. Much loved husband of Jean dear father of Ian and Janice also a devoted grandad of Adele, Mark, Emma, Neil, Greg and Dean. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Monday, March 3 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Donations if desired in lieu of flowers may be given for the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton and St. Mary's Church, Thirsk.
WATSON - Jenny (nee Dand) February 27, suddenly in hospital, after a short illness. Jenny, aged 72 years, a beloved mother of Derek, Peter and Carol and a much loved grandma. Funeral service to be held Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 1.30 p.m. at St. Saviour's Church Shotton Colliery, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at the Church. Forever in our thoughts
WATSON - On February 19, of High Shincliffe, Durham. George Menzies, aged 66 years, beloved husband of Irene, a much loved dad of Jonathan and Sara, father-in-law of Flora and Boris, a dearly loved grandad of Freya. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, February 28 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to Shildon Railway Museum, plate available at the crematorium.
WEBB - February 21, peacefully in hospital, of David Terrace, Bowburn. Sid, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Mary and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, February 29 at 3.30 p.m.
WHITE - February 23, suddenly taken from us. Irene (nee Bell), aged 63 years, of Framwellgate Moor, loving mam of Elaine, Ian, Andrew, Lisa and Lesley, mother-in-law of Bill, Gary, Paul and Susan, a proud nana of Kim, Jamie, Angel, Lewis, Ryan, Nicola and Rachel. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, March 3 at 10.00 a.m.
WOOD - February 20, suddenly, of Shildon. May, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Jim, adored mam of Sandra and partner Alan, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 12.50 p.m. on Monday, March 3, followed by cremation at Darlington.
WRIGHT - February 26, of Lingford Court, Bishop Auckland, peacefully in hospital after a short illness. George, aged 93 years, dearly loved husband of the late Mary, formerly Milroy. He was much loved and respected by her family, their children and grandchildren. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 1.00 p.m. on Monday, March 3, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given to the Richardson Hospital at Barnard Castle. Will be sadly missed
ALLISON - (Wingate) February 19, peacefully, following a long illness. William (Bill), aged 83 years. Loving husband of Doreen, much loved father and grandfather. Funeral to take place on Wednesday February 27. Would friends please meet for service at St. Saviours Church, Shotton at 12.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. No flowers please by request. Donations in lieu if desired to, Cancer Research c/o, Bill's family.
ANDREWS - February 15, peacefully at The Gardens Care Home, Darlington. David Wade, aged 87 years, dear brother of the late Elizabeth, Ivy, Les and Bill, also a much loved uncle and great-uncle. Funeral Friday, February 22. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
ARMSTRONG - February 10, peacefully at home, with his family around him, after a long illness bravely borne. Joe, aged 86 years, of Prior Street, Darlington, formerly of Wheatley Hill, dearly loved husband of Sarah, a much loved dad of Cheryl, Marie and Marjorie, dear father-in-law of Eric, Colin and John, devoted grandad of Louise, Ruth and Matthew also great-grandad of Robbie, Daniel, Woody and Theo. Funeral Friday February 22. Would friends please meet 12.00 noon for Requiem Mass at St. Augustine's R.C. Church, prior to cremation at Darlington. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice, Darlington.
BARKER - February 14, (peacefully, in hospital), of Newbiggin, Middleton-in-Teesdale. Gladys Amy, aged 86 years, dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Much loved mother of John, Lester and Malcolm, dear grandma and great-grandma. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Newbiggin Methodist Chapel on Wednesday February 20, at 11.30 a.m. followed by interment. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given in chapel to Chapel Funds and The British Heart Foundation.
BARNES - Pauline (nee Mann), of Great Broughton, near Stokesley and formerly of Dersingham, Norfolk, died peacefully in hospital on February 9, 2008. Beloved mother of Sarah, Peter and Bruce, a loving grandmother and good friend. Private family cremation. A celebration of the life of Pauline will be held at St Augustine's Church, Kirkby near Stokesley on Thursday, February 28, time 12.45 p.m. for 1.00 p.m. Flower arrangements or potted plants (bulbs e.g.) at the Church entrance very welcome. (Please collect them at the end of the service).
BARTLEY - February 16, peacefully in hospital. Catherine (Kitty, nee Gilling), aged 84 years, of Wheatley Hill. Beloved wife of the late John, a dearly loved mother of Maureen, Eileen, Margaret, Teresa and Monica, a dearest mother-in-law, also a much loved nana and great-nana. Requiem Mass Tuesday, February 26 at Sacred Heart and English Martyrs R.C. Church, Thornley 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Wheatley Hill Cemetery. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
BELL - (Trimdon Colliery) On February 21, peacefully at home in his sleep. Matthew (Matty), aged 93 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret, loving father of Kenneth and Eileen, dear father-in-law of Dorothy and James and devoted grandad to Andrew (and Lata), also Marie (and Brian) and great-grandad to Laura-Jane, Kieran and Keeva. Cortege to leave residence Tuesday, February 26 for service at St. William's R.C. Church, Trimdon Village 10.30 a.m., prior to interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery.
