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POTTER On October 24, peacefully in hospital, of Brandon Lodge Nursing Home, formerly of New Brancepeth. Barbara Ellen (Nellie) aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Joe, dearly loved mother of Avril, Vera and Joe, also much loved mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service at St. Catherine's Church, New Brancepeth on Friday, October 31 at 9.15 a.m., private cremation afterwards.
QUINN October 25, suddenly at home, of Darlington. Eileen (nee Dunne), aged 80 years, loving wife of the late Denny, much loved mum of Trish and Chris and a greatly missed nanna of Vicky, Chris and Adam. To be received into St. Teresa's Church on Monday, November 3 at 6.30 p.m. Requiem Mass Tuesday, November 4 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. John of God Hospital, Scorton, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
REEVE October 30 (peacefully, at home), of Bishop Auckland. Jennie Dodds (nee Jowsey), aged 81 years, dearly loved wife of the late Ron, beloved mother of Margaret and Linda, mother-in-law of Graham and Steve, much loved nanan of Jonathan, Laura and Kate. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 12.30 p.m. on Wed-nesday, November 5. Family flowers only. Donations may if desired be left at the Crematorium for the Butterwick Hospice.
RHODES October 26 (after a short illness fought with courage and great dignity), of Tudhoe Village, Spennymoor (and Durham Snooker Club). Alice (nee Dougherty), aged 50 years, a dearly loved wife and best friend of Eddie, a loving mother of Michael and David and a dear sister and auntie. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday, November 6 for a service and committal at 11.00 a.m., then afterwards at Tudhoe Cricket Club for refreshments.
ROBERTS Maureen, aged 77 years, of Preston-under-Scar, died peacefully on October 28. Beloved wife of the late Lt. Cdr. D.N.D. (Bob) Roberts RN and a much loved mother. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, November 4 at 10.45 a.m. Enquiries to John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors. Tel (01748) 850033.
ROBINSON October 26, peacefully in hospital, of Roxby Moor Court, Darlington (formerly of Montrose Street). George White, aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Mary, dearly loved father of Tricia and the late Peter, father-in-law of Geoff and Diane, a much loved grandad of Michelle, also a dear brother of Lydia. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for the Elderly Care Unit, Darlington Memorial Hospital, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
ROBSON Margaret, formerly Icton (nee Mason), aged 86 years, on October 29, peacefully at Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison (formerly of 11 Greenside Avenue, Horden). A much loved mum of Cynthia and devoted grandma to Ruth, Clare and Bridget. Committal service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, November 4 at 2.45 p.m., followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Horden which will be announced at a later date.
ROWELL October 26, peacefully at St. John's Nursing Home, Darlington. Margaret, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Tony, dearly loved mother of Miles, Kate and Christopher, also a loving gran of Ben, Rebecca and Annabel. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for The Alzheimer's Society, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
SCOTT October 26 (suddenly), of St. Paul's Road, Trimdon Colliery. Robert Lamb, aged 79 years, beloved husband of the late Jane, dearly loved father of Colin, Robert, Alan and Charles, dearest father-in-law and a much loved grandad and great-grandad, also a devoted friend of Winifred. Cortege leaving residence Monday at 1.05 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Paul's Church for service at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
SERGEANT October 25 (suddenly), of Fieldhouse Terrace, Haswell. James, aged 60 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Edith (nee Houghton), a much loved dad of James and Dawn and grandad of James, Richard, Carl and Lucy, also a dear brother of Rosie. Friends please meet on Thursday at 2.10 p.m. for service at St. Paul's Church, Haswell. Interment to follow at Easington Village Cemetery.
SHAW October 27, (peacefully, in his sleep), of Newton Aycliffe. Giles, aged 28 years, beloved son of Margaret and Michael, brother of Michelle and Dave, also a loving uncle of Gemma and Laura. Will friends and faimly please meet for service at St. Clare's Church on Tuesday November 4 at 1.15 p.m. prior to private cremation at Darlington.
SMITH October 30 (peacefully), late of Bearpark at the home of her son at Watergate Farm, Brandon Village. Mona, aged 86 years, dearly loved wife of the late Jim, beloved mother of Thomas, Alan, Freddie and the late Ann, a dear mother-in-law, a very dear grandma and lovely grandma Mona to her great-grandchildren. Until recently Mona lived life to the full, a good neighbour and friend, a loyal member of many organisations and for the wonderful outings she organised for over fifty years on Mona's bus. Her final journey will take place on Tuesday November 4. Friends please meet for service in Bearpark Methodist Church at 9.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Bus provided from the chapel to the crematorium. Friends welcome for refreshments at Bearpark Club afterwards.
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, Brian and Donna, 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.
SOWERBY October 29 (peacefully in South Church Nursing Home), late of Adelaide Terrace, Shildon and of East Deanery Farm, South Church. William, aged 92 years, dearly loved husband of Ada Mary (nee Ward), a loving father and grandfather. Service at St. Andrew's Church, South Church, Monday, November 3 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery. Friends please meet at church.
SPARK October 25, peacefully, of Newton Aycliffe. John, aged 85 years, much loved husband of Marjorie, beloved father of Carol and Andy and father-in-law of Debbie. Missed by his grandchildren Natalie, Bret, Mellony, Warren, Clare, Dale and Kate. Well liked by friends and neighbours. He left us as he lived, quietly. Funeral Friday, October 31 at 10.45 a.m. Will friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium prior to cremation. Flowers may be sent to the Co-operative Chapels of Rest, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.
SPEIGHT John O.B.E. October 24, peacefully, at home. Much loved husband of Rosie and devoted father to Sebastian and Sophie. Funeral service on Saturday, November 1 at 2.00 p.m. at Saint Gregory's, Crakehall.
SPRESSER Doris Muriel (nee Carter) October 26, peacefully, at West View Lodge. Muriel, in her 94th year (formerly of Trimdon Grange). Beloved wife of the late Frederick, devoted mother of the late John, fond mother-in-law of the late Barry and dearest grandma of the late Jack, much loved mother of Fred, Tom, Maureen and Kathleen, mother-in-law of Ann, Lynn and John and a dearest grandma and great-grandma. Service and cremation to take place in Stranton Grange Crematorium Chapel, Hartlepool on Tuesday at 11.00 a.m. Friends and neighbours are kindly invited, please meet at the Crematorium. Very special thanks to all the staff at West View Lodge for all their loving care and kindness. Sincerely Maureen and Kathleen.
STANGER On October 23, of Blackdown Close, Peterlee. Shirley (nee Hyland), aged 50 years, a dearly loved wife of Garry and a much loved mam of Craig, Heather, Tracie and Leigh, also a dearest nana of Tiah, Holly, Samantha and Louise. Friends please meet on Thursday at 10.30 a.m. for service and cremation at Sunderland Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to Glendene School, Easington, c/o Mr. Garry Stanger.
STOBBS October 29, peacefully in hospital, of Shildon. Mary Ellen (nee Paley), aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Fred Hutton Stobbs, devoted mother of Ronald and the late Hilda, dear mother-in-law to Heather and the late Norman, a much loved Nana Mary and Grandma Mary, also a dear aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
TAYLOR October 30 (suddenly), of Darlington (late of Hurworth-on-Tees). Edwin (Ted), a dear husband of Maureen, loving dad of Joan, father-in-law of Nev, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday, November 6. Will friends please meet for service 10.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium Chapel, prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Stroke Association Resource Centre, Charles House, 61-69 Derngate, Northampton, NN1 1HD. Please mark "Donations".
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.
THOMPSON October 25, peacefully at home, of Rosemount, Durham. Ron, aged 62 years, a devoted husband of Vicki, father to Simon and Victoria and a loving stepdad to Rachel and Paul, a much loved brother of Gordon, a wonderful man who will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service in St. Aiden's Church, Framwellgate Moor on Thursday, October 30 at 10.30 a.m., prior to cremation in Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. By request, family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent to Marie Curie Centre, via the family.
TINKLER October 24, in hospital. William (Billy), aged 93 years, of Fishburn. Dearly loved husband of Ella, loving dad of John and Dorothy, also much loved grandad of Joanne. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, October 30 at Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Butterwick Hospice, Stockton on Tees.
TROY Peacefully, October 25, of Willington. Audrey, aged 55 years, dearly loved partner of Brian, devoted mam of Sharon, John and Fiona, a dear mother-in-law, nana, sister, sister-in-law and a good friend. Will friends please meet for service in Willington Methodist Church, Lydia Street at 9.15 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, followed by cremation at Durham.
TURNER On October 23, at Brentwood Lodge, Leyburn (formerly of Carlton Miniott, Thirsk). Edward (Eddie), aged 78 years, beloved husband of Bunty, dearly loved father of Jonathan, Pauline and Simon and a very dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service at St. Lawrence's Church, Carlton Miniott on Thursday, October 30 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Friends please meet at the church.
WALLACE Eva (formerly Holliday, nee Beamson), died October 25, in hospital, in her 93rd year. Wife of the late Tom and the late Geordie, of Portland House and Millfield Grove, Crook, after a long illness. Dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, nana, aunt and friend of Joan. Funeral and service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, October 31 at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Please meet at the Crematorium.
WALLACE October 28 (peacefully, after a long illness), of Widgeon Road, Darlington. Kenny, aged 72 years, much loved dad of Darren and Carl. Funeral Monday November 3. Would friends please meet at 3.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to St. Teresa's Hospice.
WARDLE Stanley William (Stan), aged 88 years, formerly of Hartforth Sawmill, died suddenly at Nightingale Hall Nursing Home, Richmond on October 25. Beloved husband of the late Eva, much loved uncle to Millie, Jean, Eddie and Ronnie and a dear great-uncle. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thurs-day, October 30 at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only, if desired, donations for the R.S.P.B. are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
WESTON October 26, peacefully at Springfield Nursing Home, Darlington. Edna, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved sister of Wyn and also a much loved aunt. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m.
WHITEHEAD October 25 (in hospital), of 15 Dale Way, Leyburn (formerly of The Bolton Arms, Leyburn and The Dragon, Harrogate). Peter, aged 58 years, beloved husband of Christine, dearly loved father of Tracy, father-in-law of Andy and a very dear grandad of Joshua and Emily. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Friday, October 31 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Leyburn Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the LVA Bike Ride Appeal. Friends please meet at the church.
WHITFIELD October 25 (suddenly, at home), of Ushaw Villas, Ushaw Moor. Edward Thomas (Eddy), aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Maureen, dear dad of Angela, father-in-law of George and a loving granda of Michael and Stuart. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, October 31 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for St. Cuthbert's Hospice may be given after the service.
WILDE October 26 (as the result of an accident), of Tanfield Lea, Stanley. Sean Malcolm, aged 37 years, dearly loved husband of Gillian and devoted dad of Amy. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Stanley on Friday, October 31 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Stanley Cemetery.
ALDERSON November 2, peacefully at Rydal Nursing Home. Lena, aged 97 years, beloved wife of the late Robert, a dear mother of Kathleen, loving grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Funeral Friday, November 7. Will friends please meet for service 9.30 a.m. at St. John's Church, Darlington, prior to interment in the North Cemetery.
ALLANSON November 5, peacefully, in Scarborough Hospital. Miah Edgar, aged 82 years, much loved husband of Lucy and a dearly loved father and grandfather. Funeral service at Thornton-le-Dale Methodist Chapel on Saturday, November 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Thornton-le-Dale Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Chapel Funds.
ALLEN November 3, in hospital, of Barden Moor Road, Darlington. Veronica (Von), aged 65 years, beloved wife of the late Norman, dearly loved mam, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service at St. Teresa's Church at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
