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SNOWDON - Allan Peacefully, in hospital on Tuesday January 1, of Oxton, near Tadcaster, aged 94 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Irene, wonderful loving father of Michael, Christine, Garry and Anne, much loved father-in-law of John, Barbara and Franca and dearly cherished grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to be held at York Crematorium on Tuesday January 15, at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only, but donations in lieu can be made to, York General Fund (Dialysis Unit of York Hospital), a plate will be provided at the service. Loved and admired by all whose lives he touched and faithful friend and a support to many, who will leave a huge gap in all our lives. 'He will be sadly missed'.
STAPLETON - Mary Elizabeth (Betty), aged 82 years, of Eppleby, died peacefully in hospital on December 30. Dearly loved wife of Harry, much loved mum of Ann and Sheila, loving gran to Daniel, Jack, Katie and the late Jennifer and great-gran to Chelsea-Jennifer. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Forcett on Thursday, January 10 at 1.15 p.m., followed by committal at Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for Eppleby School and St. Cuthbert's Church, Forcett.
STEPHENSON - January 9 (suddenly in Feryemount Care Home) Joyce (nee Chapman), aged 80 years, of Barrington Terrace, Ferryhill, beloved wife of the late Hughie, a kind and special mam of Christine and Hugh mother-in-law of Bob and Beverley, a loving and devoted nanna of Andrew, Gareth, Adam and Jonathon, a loving sister of Betty and a dear auntie. Friends please meet for service at Ferryhill Methodist Church on Friday, January 18 at 10.10 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Hugh in aid of Ferryhill Doctors Surgery. To know her was to love her.
STEWART - December 31, (peace fully), at Denehurst Nursing Home, Ferryhill. Ruby, aged 82 years, of Denebank Grange, Ferryhill. Cortege leaving residence at 2.05 p.m. on Wednesday January 9, for service in St. Luke's Church at 2.15 p.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
STIRLING - January 9, of West Auckland. James William (Jimmy), aged 77 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Betty, much loved dad of Anne, Margaret, Jimmy, Isabel and Lee, also a loved and loving granda, great-granda, father-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, January 17.
STOCKTON - January 9, peacefully in hospital, of Abbey Road, Sadberge. Dorothy, aged 90 years, a much loved mum to John and Elizabeth, a dearly loved mother-in-law of Carol, also treasured grandma to Samantha and Kimberley. Funeral Thursday, January 17. Would friends please meet at 3.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research.
STOTHARD - December 31 (suddenly at home), of St. Giles Close, Thirsk. Rosina, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, a loving sister and aunt. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Monday, January 14 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the League of Friends, the Lambert Hospital, Thirsk.
STOUT - Lilian May on January 9, formerly of Broomside and lately of Appletree Care Home, beloved wife of the late John Tom and a loving mother of Mary and Bryan. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Thursday January 17 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Sadberge Dog Trust Rehoming Centre.
SWAINSTON - January 8 (peacefully), of Brandon. Viola, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Benjamin, loving mother of Dennis, much loved mother-in-law of Yvonne and nana of Brian, Peter, Sharon and Zoe. Friends and family please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 18 at 3.30 p.m.
TAILFORD - Rhoda, aged 97 years, on December 30 at The Manor Residential Home Darlington. Thanks to the Manor staff for providing excellent care for Rhoda whilst she was a resident. Funeral Darlington Crematorium on January 14 at 11.45 a.m.
TARN - Pamela On January 7, in North Tees Hospital. Pat, a loving mother of Derek and Newton, loving sister of Barry and Silvia, a much loved aunty and a very good friend of Margaret.
TAYLOR - January 5 (peacefully) of Neville Close, Spenny-moor. Margaret, aged 71 years, a beloved wife of Charles, a much loved mam of Patricia, Andrea and Christine and loving grandma of Adam and Jasmine. Will friends please meet for service on Tuesday, January 15 at 1.30 p.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel.
THORNTON - Sherburn Road On January 7, suddenly. Jean, aged 52 years, much loved daughter of Isobell and the late John, a treasured sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral to take place on Tuesday, January 15. Would family and friends please meet for service at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
THORPE - On January 6, of Tiree Close, Brandon. Val, aged 66 years, beloved wife of John, a much loved mum of Jackie and mother-in-law of Robin, a dearly loved grandma of Matthew and Andrew and a loving sister. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, January 15 at 11.30 a.m.
TINKLER - January 9, peacefully in hospital of The Orchard, Sadberge. Joan, aged 70 years, a dearly loved sister and aunt. Will be sadly missed. Funeral Wednesday, January 16. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Great Stainton at 10.45 a.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Afterwards all are invited to The Kings Arms, Great Stainton, former home of Annie Tinkler, mother of Joan.
TURNBULL - (nee Wright) January 3, (peacefully, in hospital). Cecilia, aged 80 years, of Langley Park, (formerly of Butterknowle). Wife of the late Jeff, dear mother of Ellen and the late George, mother-in-law to Allan and Liz, also a dear nanna and great-nanna. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on January 14, at 2.00 p.m.
TURNBULL - January 2, (in hospital). William, aged 91 years, of Newton Aycliffe. A dearly loved husband of the late Edith, a loving father of Rita, William, Anne, Elizabeth and Tony, also a much loved father-in-law and grandfather. Funeral Tuesday January 15. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe prior to interment in the West Cemetery.
WALKER - James Thomas (Jimmy), aged 60 years, of Chester-le-Street, died on January 6, 2008 in the University Hospital North Durham. Service to be held Thursday, January 17 12.00 noon at Birtley Crematorium.
WALSH - Gordon On January 3, peacefully in hospital. Gordon, aged 72 years, of Sedgefield, late of Hunwick, dearly beloved husband of Leonie (Lee). Friends and neighbours please meet for service and cremation in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, January 10 at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Multiple Sclerosis Society, c/o Mr. Barrett, 4 Sycamore Close, Hurworth, Darlington, Co. Durham, DL2 2EY. Peacefully sleeping
WATSON - January 9, of Stanley, Crook. Margaret (Maggie), aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late George, devoted mam of Margaret, Norman and Audrey, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving nana, great-nana, great great-nana and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Wooley Terrace Methodist Chapel at 2.10 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be left in chapel for the Residents' Fund at West Lodge Home.
WATSON - John December 28, peacefully in hospital, aged 81 years, of Middleton St. George. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral Monday, January 14. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Flowers, or donations if preferred, for The Dogs Trust, may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
WEBSTER - January 3 (peacefully in hospital), of Hambleton View, Thirsk. Dorothy, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late James (Jim), loving mother of Doreen and Kenneth and son-in-law Mike, a dear aunt, grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Tuesday, January 15 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the British Heart Foundation.
WEBSTER - January 3 (peacefully in hospital), of Hambleton View, Thirsk. Dorothy, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late James (Jim), loving mother of Doreen and Kenneth and son-in-law Mike, a dear aunt, grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Tuesday, January 15 at 10.30 a.m. (please note time is 10.30 a.m.), followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the British Heart Foundation.
