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MOORE West Rainton Peacefully in hospital on November 16. Aged 80 years, Monica, dearly beloved wife of Jack, treasured mam of Pamela, Carol and Alison, much loved gran of Melanie, Helen, Catherine, Steven, Christine, Robert, Hillary, Jack, David and Peter, proud great-gran of Naomi and Stella, loving sister of Nancy, Albert, George and Heather. Family and friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, West Rainton on Monday November 24, at 1.45 p.m. followed by private cremation.
MORGAN November 13, (suddenly, in hospital), of North View, Meadowfield. Bill, aged 83 years, much missed brother of Fred. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday November 19.
MOSES November 16, suddenly in hospital, of Flanders Way, Crook. Allan, aged 48 years, beloved son of Lucie and the late Tom, loving father of John Charles, dear brother of Harold, Raymond, Sandra, Heidi, Kevin and the late Thomas, also a devoted brother-in-law, uncle, nephew and cousin. Friends please meet for service at St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Monday, November 24 at 9.40 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. All are welcome afterwards to a reception at Crook WMC.
MUDD Freda, aged 80 years, peacefully on November 16 at St. John of God, Scorton (formerly of Thornton Watlass). Much loved mother of Alan, Tony, Lynda and Mandy, dear mother-in-law of Eunice, Michelle, Henry and Robert and loving grandma of Catherine, Adam, Thomas and Christopher. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Thornton Watlass on Thursday, November 20 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given in church for the Alzheimers Disease Society.
NELSON November 17, of Defoe Court Nursing Home. Joseph, aged 84 years, dearly loved husband of the late Nora and a loving dad and grandad. Funeral Wednesday, November 26. Would friends please meet for service at 1.30 p.m. at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by interment in Stephenson Way Cemetery. Friends are cordially invited for refreshments afterwards at the Royal British Legion.
PARK November 16, in hospital, of Darlington. Dorothy, in her 90th year, beloved wife of the late Jim and also a much loved sister and aunt. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m.
PARKINSON November 14 (peacefully in hospital with dignity), of Northside Buildings, Trimdon Grange. Bill, aged 73 years, beloved husband of Nancy, dearly loved father of Olive and William, dearest father-in-law of Alex and a special grandad of Alex and Jenni, also a dearest brother and uncle. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 10.20 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Alban's Church for service at 10.30 a.m., followed by private interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery.
PARVIN November 16 (peacefully in hospital) of Thirsk. John, aged 71 years, loved husband of Elizabeth Mary, loved father and grampie. Will friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church 10.50 a.m. Thursday November 20, prior to private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations for Ainderby Ward, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
PARVIN November 16, (peace fully, in hospital), of Thirsk. John, aged 71 years, loved husband of Elizabeth Mary, loved father and granpi. Will friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church 10.50 a.m. Thursday November 20, prior to private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations for Ainderby Ward, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
PASS November 16, in Bishopsgate Lodge Nursing Home, Bishop Auckland (formerly of Winston). Roger Walter, aged 80 years, sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Wed-nesday, November 26 at 11.15 a.m. No flowers by request.
PATTERSON November 17, of Poplar Lea, Brandon. Gordon, aged 76 years, dearly loved husband of Vera, loving father of Gordon, Peter and Helen, father-in-law of Denise and Gail and a dear granda of Scott, Lee, Liam, Glenn and the late Darren and brother of Jane Holmes. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, November 25 at 11.30 a.m.
PEACOCK Ben, on November 17, peacefully, in hospital of Kirkby Fleetham. Much loved dad of Bill and Pat, husband of Joyce, a dear father-in-law and loving grandad. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Kirkby Fleetham on Monday, November 24 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Great Fencote church-yard. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be given in church for Kirkby Fleetham and District Feast Funds.
PEAT November 16 (peacefully), of Darlington. Florence (Flo), aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas, a much loved mam of Nancy, a respected mother-in-law of Tom, a loving nan of Tracy, Darren and Kelly, a devoted great-nan of Stephen, Ashley, Thomas and Sydney, also a dear sister of Charlie. Service at St. Mary's Church, Cockerton Green, Darlington on Wednesday, November 19 at 10.45 a.m., followed by interment at North Cemetery, Darlington. Will friends please meet at church.
PLUMPTON It is with regret to announce the sudden death of Michael H.T. Plumpton, the beloved son of Evelyn and Arthur of Masham. Funeral details to be confirmed at a later date.
PRIOR November 16, (peace fully), of Brompton-On-Swale. Stephen, aged 69 years, beloved husband of Ivy, a much loved dad, a loving and devoted grandad, also a dear brother. Service at Brompton-On-Swale Methodist Chapel on Monday November 24, at 2.15 p.m. followed by private cremation. Would friends please meet at the chapel.
PROCTER November 20 (in hospital), of Springfield Nursing Home, Darlington. Ethel May, aged 85 years, dearly loved mam of Albert and Doreen, loving grandma of Helen and Michael, much loved great-grandma of Amy and Charlotte. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m.
PYBUS On November 16, suddenly in hospital, of Cornwall Place, Bishop Auckland. Margaret Ann (nee Hall), aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Robert (Bob), dearly loved mother of Joyce, John and Keith, dear mother-in-law of Michael, Marianne and Aylice and a devoted gran and great-gran. Funeral Thursday, November 27. Cortege leaving her residence at 12.50 p.m. for service at Bishop Auckland Methodist Church, Cockton Hill Road at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for South Church Methodist Church, plate present at the service. Friends please meet at the church.
REED November 19 (suddenly). Maurice, aged 63 years, of Westbrooke Avenue, Hartlepool, most precious husband of June, much loved pops of Alison and Michael, dear father-in-law of Robert and Wendy and a devoted grandpa of Stephanie and Aaron. Cortege to leave residence on Tuesday for service at Westbourne Methodist Church, Hartlepool at 3.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Stranton Grange Crematorium. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Hartlepool Families First c/o the family.
REX Mary (nee Kee) (04.08.18 - 17.11.03) November 17, died peacefully at The Gardens Nursing Home, Darlington, after a courageous fight with cancer. Survived
by loving husband of 53 years Maurice John Rex, proud daughter Sally Anne Adams (nee Rex) and son-in-law Stuart Adams and much loved grandchildren Hazel and Adrian, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, brother Jim Kee and sister-in-law Mona Kee and numerous nieces and nephews and their children. Pre-deceased by father John George Kee, mother Ethel May Kee and brothers and sisters Alec, Olive, Jack, Hilda, Annie and Horace. Mary's life was devoted to caring for others, most notably her mother Ethel and her husband Maurice. For her, family and friends came before everything else. She also loved to play whist, join in with sing-songs, have a 'good chat' and attend church. Heartfelt thanks and gratitude are extended to all of those family members and friends who helped to make Mary's final months as comfortable and pleasant as possible. This includes the staff at the Memorial Hospital, the palliative care staff at The Gardens Nursing Home, Rev'd. Graham Morgan, of Northlands Methodist Church and most especially niece Wendy Anderson, her husband Alec, mother and father Mona and Jim Kee, daughters Michelle and Paula, son-in-law Stuart and granddaughters Emma and Holly Bryan. All friends and family are welcome to attend the funeral to be held Monday in Northlands Methodist Church at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent for the Alzheimer's Society or a charity of your choice, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
RICHARDSON November 15 (at home), of Darlington. Harry, aged 68 years, husband of the late Doreen, beloved partner of Vicky, much loved father of Mick, Shirley, Harry and David and dear son of Jane and the late Harry. Funeral Tuesday, November 25. Funeral leaving from 16 Richmond Close 10.30 a.m. for service at St. Mary's Church, Cockerton 10.45 a.m., prior to interment in the West Cemetery.
ROUTLEDGE Nancy November 14, in hos-pital, of Hillcrest, Hesleden. Nancy, aged 87 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Jim, loving aunty of Rance and family and also a dear sister-in-law of Gerda. Cremation Sunderland Crematorium on Friday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, Blackhall at 2.30 p.m.
ROWLAND James On November 12, of 66 Yoden Road, Peterlee. James, aged 83 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Phyllis and loving father of Marion, Jennifer, Jim and John, a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Friday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the crematorium at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Oxfam. Will be sadly missed by all.
RUSSELL Norman, on November 19, peacefully in hospital, aged 56 years, of Burns Terrace, Shotton. Most dearly loved husband of Maralynn, a much loved dad of Darren, Pauline and Michelle, also a dear father-in-law of Philip and Rita and a devoted grandad of Jason, Liam, Charlotte, Jasmine, Craig, Owen and Daryll, also a dear brother of Pauline and a loving uncle. Cortege to leave residence on Tuesday for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 10.30 a.m., prior to interment in the churchyard. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.
SLACK Dorothy (nee Moore) In hospital on November 13, of 7 Howden Gardens, Wingate. Dot, aged 79 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Richard, a loving mother of Jennifer, Catherine, Dorothy, William, Thomas, James, Patricia and Linda, a dear mother-in-law and also a devoted nana and great-nana. Interment Wingate Churchyard on Thursday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate at 11.00 a.m.
SMALLMAN November 18 (suddenly at home), of Low Spennymoor. Thomas, aged 72 years, a dearly loved dad of Tom, a loving brother of Dorothy, Agnes, Ken and Bill. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church Monday for a service at 10.15 a.m., followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery.
SMITH Edith Mary (nee Stead) November 17, peacefully, in hospital. Edith Mary (nee Stead), aged 91 years, of Guisborough, formerly of Darlington and Northallerton. Dearly beloved wife of the late Allan, devoted mother of Blanche and Robert. Funeral service takes place at 12.00 noon Tuesday, November 25 in Guisborough United Reformed Church, prior to interment in West Cemetery, Darlington at 1.40 p.m. Friends please meet at Church. Enquiries and floral tributes to Guisborough Co-operative Funeral Service, Park Lane, Guisborough. Tel (01287) 637700.
SPENSLEY November 15 (in hospital), of 1 Garth Gardens, Redmire. Kenneth, aged 72 years, beloved husband of Jean, dearly loved father of Philip and a very dear father-in-law of Susan. At his own request, the funeral service will be private.
STEEL Eliza, aged 90 years, of Acorn Grange Nursing Home. Leaving behind Eliza, Sheila and Maria, re-united with husband Dixon (Dickie), children Dennis Patrick, William, Veronica, Jacob, Dixon and Terence and grandchildren Jacqueline and Andrew. Is loved and will be missed by grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren. Eternal rest grant to them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them.
STEEL On November 14, of Acorn Grange Nursing Home, West Cornforth. Eliza, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Dixon (Dick), a much loved mother of Maria and the late Terry and a dearly loved grandma and great-grandma. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Coxhoe on Friday, November 21 at 9.30 a.m., prior to interment in Kelloe Churchyard.
TARELLI November 16 (in hospital), of Oakdene Avenue, Darlington. Jean Isabel, aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late Dick, dear mum of Martin and Michael and daughters-in-law Margaret and Marion, also a dear grandma. Funeral Tuesday, November 25. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. John's Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
THOROGOOD November 20, of St. Pauls Gardens, Spenny moor. Cecil (Les), aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of Eileen, a loving dad of John, Irene and the late Joan and a very dear father-in-law, granda, great-granda and uncle. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Wednesday for a service and committal at 1.00 p.m.
TINDALE November 16 (peacefully at home), of Spenny-moor. Vera (nee White), aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late George and a much loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. To be received into St. Charles' R.C. Church on Wednesday at 6.00 p.m. for Requiem Mass on Thursday at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. R.I.P
TONKS Peacefully in hospital, on November 19. Margaret S.R.N. (nee Charlton), of Durham. 1930-2003. Loving wife of Colin, loving mother of Martin and Christopher and the late Gillian Margaret, loving mother-in-law to Gani and Jill, loving gran to Andrew and Remi, Ellie and Rosa. Service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont 11.15 a.m. on Thursday, November 27, then cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in memory to P.S.P. Association, c/o Colin.
TOWNSON November 12 (suddenly at home), of Darlington. Kathleen (Kath), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Ronald, a much loved mother of Denise and Carole, a respected mother-in-law of Harri and Arthur, also a loving and devoted nanna and great-nanna. Service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Thurs-day, November 20 at 2.15 p.m. Will friends please meet at the Crematorium.
