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RAISBECK December 7, suddenly, of Branksome Hall Drive, Darlington. Stanley, aged 76 years, beloved husband of the late Norma, father of Kevin, dearly loved stepfather of Judy, much loved grandad of Mike and dear brother of Michael. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. No flowers by request.
RANDALL December 8, in hospital, of Newton Aycliffe. May, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, loving mam of Margaret and the late Sylvia, much loved nan of Tracey, Graeme and great-nan of Jaydn. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, December 16 at 2.15 p.m.
RENWICK On December 7, peacefully, in Holmedale, Earls House and of 14 Briar Lea, Witton Gilbert. Mary (nee Joynes), aged 82 years, dearly loved wife of David, also a dear mam, nana, great-nan and mother-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, December 11 at 2.00 p.m. Bus provided from Witton Gilbert Working Men's Club at 1.30 p.m. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to Holmedale Villa, Earls House Hospital.
RICHARDSON December 4, in hospital, of Branksome Hall Drive, Darlington. Beatrice Annie (Nan), aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, dearly loved mother of Pat, Shirley and Peter, mother-in-law of Tony, Harry and Andrea, a much loved nana, great-nana and also dear sister of Marion and the late Billy. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation.
RIPLEY December 7, suddenly in hospital, of Bowman Street, Darlington. Lance, beloved husband of Edith, much loved dad of Lyn and Neil and a dear father-in-law and cherished grandad Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church, Lowson Street at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment North Cemetery.
RUDD On December 4, peacefully, of Hedgerow Mews, Fallowfield (Ashington, Northumberland). Sylvester, aged 83 years, dear husband of the late Muriel, much loved father of Peter, Brian and Michael and father-in-law of Doreen, Linda and Elizabeth, a loving grandfather of Samantha, Louise, Emmaline and Mark, also a great-grandfather and loved by all his family and friends. Funeral service and cremation on Thursday, December 11 at Cowpen Crematorium, Blyth at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Flowers may be left with Jacob Conroy and Son., Funeral Directors, Epworth House, High Street, Guide Post. Enquiries Tel. (01670) 515521.
RYMAN December 7, (peacefully, in hospital). Lorna, (nee Ewens), aged 63 years, of Newton Aycliffe. Beloved wife of Alf, loving mam of Kevin and Yvonne, also much loved gran of Claudia and Francesca. Funeral service to take place on Friday December 12, at St. Clare's Church at 10.00 a.m. Prior to interment at West Cemetery. Friends invited. Please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to, Cancer Research.
SANDERSON December 6, at Defoe Court Nursing Home, Newton Aycliffe, (late of Coronation Avenue, Shildon). Ronald, aged 80 years, dear husband of Maud, a dear father of Derek, Barry and Shirley. Funeral Monday, December 15. Will friends please meet for service at Shildon Methodist Church 1.45 p.m. prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
SANDYWELL On December 6, in hospital, of Thornley. Diana (nee Hitch), aged 72 years, beloved wife of the late Jim, a much loved sister of Dixon, Florence and Norman, sister-in-law of Laura and the late Bill, a cherished aunt and great-aunt. Funeral to take place on Friday. Would friends please meet at Thornley Methodist Church for a service at 10.15 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
SHEPHERD December 7, (peacefully, in The Richardson Hospital), of Eggleston, Barnard Castle. Hannah Jane in her 101st year, a much loved wife of the late Miles, dearly loved mother of Jean, Bessie, Olwyn, Avril and the late Kathleen and Moira, dear mother-in-law of Duncan and a loving grandma and great-grandma. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Middleton-in-Teesdale on Friday December 12, at 12 noon, prior to interment. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired for, The Friends of The Richardson Hospital may be handed to members of the family or sent c/o, John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton Village, Barnard Castle, County Durham. DL12 8RB.
SMITH December 8, peacefully, formerly of Greenwell Street, Darlington. Mollie, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Harry and a dearly loved mam, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, sister and sister-in-law. Those who have a mother, cherish her with care, for you'll never know the heartache, till you see her empty chair. To us you were so special, what more is there to say, except to wish with all our hearts, that you were here today. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church at 9.00 a.m., followed by cremation.
SMITH On December 9, in hospital, of Appletree Nursing Home and formerly of Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor. Edith, aged 89 years, dearly loved wife of the late Jim, a loving mam of Madge and Dave, mother-in-law to John and Chris, also a loving grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, December 15 at 11.30 a.m.
SOWERBY December 8 (peacefully in hospital), of Stockton Road, Thirsk. Helena (Lena), beloved wife of the late Joe, loving mother of Josie, a dearly loved sister and nan. The funeral service will be held at York Crematorium on Tuesday, December 16 at 1.30 p.m. Would friends please meet at the crematorium.
STODDART December 12, peacefully in hospital after a short illness, of Coniscliffe Road, Darlington (formerly of Barnard Castle). George Alfred (Alf), aged 77 years, dearly loved husband of Nellie, a much loved father of Michael, Christine, Jillian and the late Brian. Dear father-in-law of Kun, Allen and Paul and much loved grandad of Georgina, Mark and wife Steph, Helen, Andrew and Nicholas. Cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, December 17 at 11.15 a.m., followed by service of thanksgiving at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle, at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to P.S.P. and Cancer Research UK (Teesdale).
TINDALE Framwellgate Moor Peacefully, on December 9, aged 76 years. Helen, a loving wife of the late Bill, devoted loving mam of Albert, Billy, Susan, Isobel and Alfred, a much loved nanna, mother-in-law and sister. A wonderful lady who will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Tuesday December 16, at 1.00 p.m. prior to cremation. By request family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to, The Heart Foundation.
VAUSE December 9, peacefully in hospital, of Raby Street, Darlington. Len. Funeral Tuesday, December 16. Would friends please meet 3.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. All floral tributes to be sent to the Co-operative Funeral Service, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.
WALLACE On December 6, peacefully, of Northallerton. Jessie, dearly loved wife of the late Joe, loving mother of Bob and Dave, a dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church, 1.30 p.m. Friday, December 12, followed by interment.
WALTON December 5 (peacefully but unexpectedly), of Church View Residential Care Home, South Church (late of St. Andrew's Road). John Thompson, aged 82 years, a dearest brother of June and brother-in-law of Don, also a dear brother of Flossie, the late Willis and the late Ruby, a dearest uncle to Diane, Jayne and Margaret. Interment Monday, December 15 in Rosemount Cemetery, South Church, following a service in St. Andrew's Church, South Church at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at church.
WAUGH December 10, (in hospital), of 20 Dean Bank Grange, Ferryhill. Emma, aged 95 years, dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Cortege leaving residence of her daughter 37 Hawthorne Road at 10.35 a.m. on Tuesday December 16 for service at St. Luke's Church at 10.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
WEBB Daphne, aged 75 years, of Hillcrest, Scotton, died peacefully in hospital on November 29. Dearly loved wife of Ray (G3EKL), much loved mother of Stephen, Doug and Brian. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, December 15 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only. If desired, donations for the Alzheimer's Research Trust are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
WESLEY December 6, suddenly, of Tow Law. Nora (nee Nicholson), formerly of Ironworks Road, devoted wife of John, beloved daughter of the late Joe and Vina, dear sister to Nancy, William and the late Jane, a dear sister-in-law, also a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 2.20 p.m. on Monday, December 15, followed by interment in Thornley Road Cemetery.
WESSELS December 9, died peacefully in hospital, of Crakehall. Jan, aged 80 years, beloved husband of Bunty, dear father of Bridgette, Mark and Bruce. Funeral service to be held at St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Tuesday, December 16 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Crakehall Cemetery. Family flowers only.
WETHERILL Peacefully on December 4, in St. John of God's Hospital, Scorton of I'anson Road, Richmond. George Norman, (Barney), aged 92 years, beloved husband for sixty eight years of Frances, dear father of Peter and Ian and father-in-law of Carol. Funeral service in St Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Friday December 12, at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Floral tributes welcome or donations if desired for, The Alzheimers Society may be sent to, John Blenkiron and Sons Limited, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. DL10 4AJ. 'For I in thy heart had dwelling and thou in mine forever'. R.I.P.
WHITE December 1, (peacefully), of Cockfield, (formerly of West Wales). Vera Beatrice, aged 78 years, loving wife of the late John Henry, dearly loved mother of Alan, much loved nanna of Mervin and Dawn, sadly missed great-grandma of Scott, Luke, Ashley and Matthew. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel on Thursday December 11, at 10.15 a.m. followed by cremation.
WHITEHOUSE Jack, aged 76 years, of Tunstall, died suddenly at home on December 11. Beloved husband of the late June, much loved dad of Madeline and Howard, dear father-in-law to James and Alyson and loving grandad of Andrew, Dawn and Andrea. Funeral arrangements later.
WILKINSON Clifford, aged 87 years, of Mount Drive, Leyburn, died peacefully at Brentwood Lodge, Leyburn on December 3. Dearly loved husband of Mary, much loved father of Lorraine Irving, very dear grandad of James and Emma and great-grandad of Daniel and Amy. Funeral service took place at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Wednesday, December 10, followed by interment in the cemetery. If desired, donations may be given for St. Matthew's Church Funds.
WILKINSON December 4, of Coniscliffe Road, Darlington. Peter, aged 74 years, beloved husband of Edna, dearly loved father of Philip and Ian, also a loving grandad of Thomas. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
WILSON December 7 (peacefully in hospital), of Cumbria Lodge, Bishop Auckland (formerly of Greenfields Road, Bishop Auckland). Frederick Albert, aged 75 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Jean, a dearest father to Michael and Peter and a dear father-in-law, a much loved grandad and great-grandad, also a dear brother of Jean. Cremation Tuesday, December 16 at Darlington, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to "The Camphill Family, Whitby (Downs Syndrome Children and Adults)." Donations may be left with the family or c/o Cumbria Lodge.
WRIGHT On December 6, in hospital and of 27 Oak Avenue, Sherburn Road. Samuel (Sam), aged 68 years, loving husband of Stella and a much loved dad of Andrew and the late Michael and Lynne. Would friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, December 11 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research U.K., c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
YOUNG December 11 (peacefully in hospital after illness), of Middlestone Moor. Genevieve (Geneve), aged 73 years, beloved wife of Christopher (Kit), a dearly loved mam of Alan, Susan and Gary, a loving mother-in-law of Maria, Maria and Peter, a much loved nanna of Rebecca and Christopher and a dear sister of Barry and Brian. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Wednesday for a service and committal at 10.30 a.m.
ALDERSON December 15, of Bishop Auckland, (peacefully, in hospital). Violetta, (nee Bainbridge), aged 71 years, dearly beloved wife of Ronnie, loving mother of James, Ian and Andrew, much loved friend of Sharon, special grandma of John, Ross, Richard and Jessica, also a loved sister of Betty and Hilda. Will friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m. on Friday December 19, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for church funds.
ARGUE December 12, (suddenly), of Chilton. Jim, aged 55 years, much loved husband of Margaret and dad of Claire and Michael, a never to be replaced brother of Hilary, dear brother-in-law of Joe, also a much missed uncle. Cortege to leave residence on Friday December 19, at 11.30 a.m. Will friends please meet at Durham Crematorium at 12 noon for service and cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to, The Stroke Association or MacMillan Nurses c/o, Lambs Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5261846. Jim will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
ATKINSON Robert, of South Shields (formerly of Morton-on-Swale and Kirkby Fleetham Post Office, ex Sergeant Durham Police), died December 15, 2003, aged 83 years. Will be greatly missed.
ATKINSON December 12 (peacefully in hospital), of Lilac Avenue, Sedgefield. Ronnie, aged 87 years, much loved husband of the late Eva, dear father of Beryl, also a dear brother of Bessie and Arthur. Would friends please meet for service in St. Edmund's Church at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, followed by cremation at Durham.
BAINBRIDGE Cyril December 14, (peacefully in hospital), aged 89 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Mary, devoted dad of Alan, Colin, Jean and Dorothy, much loved father-in-law of Dot, Billy and Johnny, also precious grandad of Tony, Lisa, Richard, Lucy and Hannah, great-grandad of Michael and Kieran. Service to be held in Worsall Methodist Church on Thursday December 18 at 11.00 a.m., prior to burial at Worsall churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu please to Worsall Methodist Church.
