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MARRIOTT December 22, peacefully, of Newton Aycliffe. May (Maisie), aged 76 years, beloved mam, nana and great-nana. Funeral Wednesday, December 31. Would friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for service and committal at Durham Crematorium.
MAUGHAN December 20, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Gillian, aged 20 years, of Wolsingham, a dearly loved and loving daughter of John and Hazel, devoted sister to Helen, a treasured granddaughter, beloved niece, also a good friend of many. Will friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Parish Church at 1.00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be made c/o the family for North of England Children's Cancer Research.
NEWMAN December 23 (peacefully after a short illness), of Sharp Road, Newton Aycliffe. George, aged 69 years, beloved husband of the late Maureen, a dear dad of David and Debbie, father-in-law of Julie, also a devoted grandad of Sarah and Jamie. Funeral Wednesday, December 31. Would friends please meet for service and cremation 2.45 p.m. at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only please.
NICHOLSON December 20 (suddenly at home), of Brinkburn Drive, Darlington. Mary Jane, aged 71 years, dearly loved wife of William, a dear mam of Kevin and Gary, mother-in-law of Tracey and Elaine, also devoted nana of Leiane, Antony, Jonathan and Jason and great-nan of Brandon. Funeral Tuesday, December 30. Will friends please meet for service 1.00 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, Cockerton, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
PAGE December 20 (suddenly), of Woodifield Hill, Crook. Bernard, aged 74 years, dearly loved husband of Sylvia, devoted father of Edwin and Jacqueline and a dear father-in-law to Viv-ienne, also dearly loved grandad of Lauren, Jonathan and Christopher and a dear brother of Norah. Cremation Wednesday, December 31 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 12.30 p.m. for a service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 12.40 p.m. Friends please meet at church.
PATTINSON On December 16 (tragically), of East Underhurth Farm, Forest-in-Teesdale. Kelly Anne-Marie, aged 20 years, dearly loved daughter of Heather and Keith, much loved sister of Kevin, Emma and Helen and dearly loved by Stuart. Friends please meet for service and interment at St. Mary's Church, Middleton-in-Teesdale on Tuesday, December 23 at 2.30 p.m.
PENDER Jimmy, aged 66 years, of Catterick Village (formerly of Richmond), died suddenly in hospital on December 21. Dearly loved husband of Sheila, much loved father of Jackie and Tim and loving grandfather of Max and Jamie. Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Monday, December 29 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given for Methodist Church Funds.
PLUCK Edna (nee Hall), late of Sedgefield, on December 23, peacefully in the Manor House Nursing Home, Stamford Bridge, aged 82 years. All enquiries to the Co-operative Funeral Service, York. Tel. (01904) 643936. No flowers please. Donations in lieu may be given to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, plate provided at the service.
RAMAGE December 20 (peacefully) of Trimdon Station. Peggy, aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late David, loving mam of Bill and Pearl, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday at 12.50 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Paul's Church for service at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Deaf Hill Cemetery.
RANSON John (Jack), aged 92 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on December 20. Dearly loved husband of Megan, much loved father of Wendy Joicey and a dear father-in-law, loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Tuesday, December 30 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church.
READSHAW December 18, tragically, of Ferryhill. Daniel, aged 13 years, beloved only son of Iain and Marie (nee Conroy), loving and loved brother of Nicole, Catherine, Rachel and the late Anne-Marie and a cherished grandson, nephew and cousin. Greatly loved and deeply mourned by all. A Requiem Mass for Daniel will be held in All Saints R.C. Church, Ferryhill on Monday, December 29 at 10.00 a.m. Interment following at Chilton Cemetery. Relatives and friends please meet at Church. Refreshments will be provided at Ferryhill Catholic Club afterwards. A candle that burns twice as bright, burns half as long. R.I.P
REED December 19, peacefully in hospital, of Eppleby. Irene, aged 80 years, dearly loved wife of Raymond and a much loved mother and grandmother. Funeral Wednesday, December 31. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m.
RITCHIE December 17 (suddenly, in hospital), of Winchester Way, Darlington. Norman, aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of Marjorie. Funeral Mon-day, December 29. Will friends please meet or service 1.45 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, by request.
ROBINSON December 17 (peacefully, in hospital), of Woodland Terrace, Darlington. Harold, aged 78 years, beloved husband of the late Jean, a dear father of Helen, father-in-law of Andrew and loving grandad of Charlotte. Funeral Monday, December 29. Will friends please meet for service 11.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research.
ROBINSON On December 20, suddenly but peacefully at home, in Hilton. Irene Maud (Rene), aged 87 years, dearly loved wife of the late Guy, loving mother of Allan, mother-in-law of June, dearest gran to Martin and partner Claire. Funeral service to be held in St. Peter's Church, Hilton on Monday, December 29 at 10.30 a.m., prior to cremation. No flowers, donations if wished for church funds.
RUDD December 19 (peacefully in hospital), in Darlington. Margaret, aged 85 years, widow of Jasper. Funeral Wednesday, December 24. Service in All Saints' Church, Blackwell at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for SCOPE, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
RUFFET December 18 (suddenly). Joyce, aged 80 years, of Northallerton, formerly of South Otterington, beloved wife of the late Bert, much loved mother of Ian, dearly loved sister of Doug, Sheila and Mavis. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, December 24 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, to The British Heart Foundation.
RULE December 21, peacefully in hospital, of Firthmoor, Darlington. Anneliese, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, dearly loved mother of Anna, mother-in-law of Bill and a much loved sister and aunt. Funeral Tuesday, December 30. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
RUSSELL Joyce, aged 69 years, of 1 Rosa Court, Colburn, died suddenly at home on December 20. A dearly loved mother, mother-in-law and nana. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, December 24 at 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel.
SCOTT December 20, peacefully at home with her family, in Bishop Auckland. Doreen (Dolly, nee Gash), aged 77 years, formerly of Witton Park. Beloved wife of Fred, a much loved and loving mam, mother-in-law, nana, great-nana, sister, sister-in-law and aunt, also a good friend. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park at 10.45 a.m., on Wednesday, December 24, followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery. A bus is provided from the family home.
SHARP December 19 (suddenly), of Tenlands Care Home, Ferryhill (formerly of St. Anne's Gardens, Middleton-St-George). Violet, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Norman, also a dear aunt and sister-in-law. Service to be held in St. Lawrence's Church, Middleton-St-George on Friday, January 2 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington.
SHAW December 22 (suddenly), of Hall Lea, Sedgefield. Susan (nee Burn), aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Harold, dearly loved mother of Margaret and Roger, dear mother-in-law of Ronnie and Olwen and a much loved gran of Gavin, Darren, Andrew and Helen. Cortege leaving 3 Boyne Court, Wednesday at 10.35 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Edmund's Church for service at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
SHIRLEY Norma Desireé Shirley Suddenly, on December 14. Daughter to Gladys and James, sister to Carl and Jean, aunty to Pete, Tony and Paul and good friend to many. Service at Darlington Crematorium Tuesday, 11.45 a.m. Donations, if desired, to Newton Aycliffe Animal Sanctuary.
SIMONS On December 17, peacefully in Southwoods Nursing Home, formerly of The Crescent, Northallerton. Olive, aged 97 years, dearly loved mother of Eunice and Terence and dearest grandma to Julie, Adam-Danni, Jeremy and Max and great-grandma to Daniel and Emma and dear friend of Mavis. Private family cremation.
SIMPSON December 19, in hospital. John, aged 52 years (Signwriter), of Ferryhill. Beloved and devoted son of Winnie and the late Tom, unexpectedly passed away at Bishop Auckland Hospital in the presence of his dear mother and loving partner Sharron. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon Monday, December 29. Family flowers only. Refreshments afterwards at Cleves Cross Grange, Ferryhill. Sincere thanks to everyone concerned during John's illness and those who helped us afterwards, also how much we appreciate our family, friends and neighbours for their wonderful support at this sad time.
SMITH December 16, 2003, peacefully after a short illness, of Ilkley, West Yorkshire (late of Durham and Sunderland). Louisa, aged 77 years, beloved wife of Leonard Clifford and devoted mother to Susan and Clifford, nana to Jessica, Zachary and Neil and mother-in-law to Elaine and Rob. Service to be held at Skipton Crematorium (Family only please). Donations in lieu of flowers to the R.N.I.B. would be appreciated c/o Yorkshire Co-operative Funeral Services, 38 Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2NB. Tel (01756) 700506.
SMITH December 19, peacefully in hospital, of Stobart Terrace, Fishburn. Allan, aged 63 years, beloved husband of Avril, dearly loved dad of Mark and also a dear father-in-law of Lesley. Service to be held at Fishburn Methodist Chapel on Wednesday at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Fishburn Cemetery. Would friends please meet at chapel.
STEVENSON December 19 (peacefully after a long illness) of Loraine Crescent, Darlington. Edith, aged 86 years, dearly loved mam of June, mother-in-law of Eddie, a loving gran of Carole, Adam and David and great-gran of Stephanie. Funeral Friday, January 2, 2004. Will friends please meet for service and cremation 10.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
STURDY December 24, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness bravely borne. Kathleen Sturdy (nee Blanchard), of Rainton. Beloved wife of Frank, much loved mother of Ann, Irene and Hazel, mother-in-law of Gavin, Paul and the late Dennis and a devoted gran and great-gran, a dear sister and sister-in-law. Service and committal at the Parish Church, Baldersby St. James, Thirsk on Monday, January 5 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given for Byland Ward at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. A plate will be provided at the service.
SUTHERLAND December 21, in hospital. Olive, of Coronation Avenue, Carrville. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral to take place on Tuesday, December 30. Will friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont at 9.45 a.m.
THOIRS December 19, suddenly, of Minors Crescent, Darlington. Pat, aged 65 years, a much loved wife, mother and grandmother. Funeral Monday, December 29. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m.
TODD December 21 (peacefully, in hospital), of 15 Garden Avenue, Langley Park. Joan, aged 65 years, dearly loved wife of the late Jackie, a loving mam, nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, December 30 at 9.30 a.m.
TUNSTALL December 20 (peacefully) at Beaconsfield Court Residential Care Home. Ralph, aged 90 years, husband of the late Mary Agnes, devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Private family service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, December 29 at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only please.
TURNBULL December 20 (peacefully in hospital). Joseph Lawrence (Don), aged 94 years, beloved husband of the late Doris, much loved dad of the late Jeanette, dear father-in-law of Brian, devoted grandfather of Corinne, Neil and Alex and great-grandfather of Stanley Joseph. Cortege to leave Strathmore House on Monday for service and cremation in Stranton Grange Crematorium Chapel at 2.20 p.m. Friends and neighbours are kindly invited, please meet at the Chapel.
VERNON Douglas (Captain), MBE, TD, BA Hons, FRSA, MIM, MCIT, CGIA, MCGI, MICM, of Shotley Bridge, County Durham, Author of Thread of Iron, peacefully on December 19, aged 85 years. Loving and beloved husband of Marjorie for 63 years, dearly loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral at Mountsett Crematorium, Dipton on Tuesday, December 30 at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations to British Heart Foundation c/o Derwentside Funeral Service, Fynes House, 281 Medomsley Road, Consett, DH8 5JR.
