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RAPER December 25 (peacefully in hospital), of Darlington. Evelyn Mary, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Alfred Thomas, dearest mother of John and the late Elvie, mother-in-law of Wendy and Brian, loving nana and great-nana. Funeral Wed-nesday, January 7. Would friends please meet 3.45 p.m. for service and committal at Darlington Crematorium.
RAW December 28 (in hospital after a short illness). Les, aged 73 years, of Barnard Castle (late of Hartlepool), loving husband of Margaret, father of Stephen, Keith and Kevin, also dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Friday, January 2 at 12.30 p.m., followed by family interment at Whorlton. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to the Church Funds and Overseas Aid.
RAW December 28. Les, aged 73 years, of Barnard Castle (late of Hartlepool), loving husband of Margaret, father of Stephen, Keith and Kevin, also dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Friday, January 2 at 12.30 p.m., followed by family interment at Whorlton. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to the Church Funds and Overseas Aid.
RICHARDSON December 23 (peacefully in hospital), of Shinwell Crescent, Thornley. Doris, aged 73 years, beloved wife of the late George, much missed mother of Doris, Sandra, Pauline, Stephen and Paul, treasured sister, nana and mother-in-law. Would family and friends please meet for service at Thornley Methodist Church on Friday, January 2 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 1.00 pm
RICHARDSON December 23 (suddenly at home), of Park Road, Witton Park. Hilda, aged 91 years, dearest daughter of the late James and May, a dear sister of the late Wilf, a much loved cousin and a dear friend to all who knew her. Cremation Monday, January 5 at Durham, following a service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park at 11.00 a.m. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be left at the church for Church Funds.
RODISS December 25, peacefully in hospital, of Perrins Way, Hampstead, London, Margaret Rodiss, aged 52 years, sister of Joan and Robbie. Funeral Tuesday, January 6, at Golders Green Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to Royal Free Intensive Care Unit, Camden.
ROLLING December 22, in Belmont Grange Nursing Home, late of Rollings General Dealers, Giles-gate. Charlotte, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late William, much loved mother of Eric, Julie and Brenda, dearly loved grandmother of Gary, Ian, Wendy and Kay, great-grandma of Sarita, Matthew and Emily and sister to Elsie and Tom. Will friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wed-nesday, December 31 at 11.00 a.m.
SCANNELL December 25. Martha (nee Riddell), aged 92 years, peacefully in Kings Court Care Home, Barnard Castle (formerly of Grove Park and Pinner, Middlesex). Dearly loved wife of the late Con, much loved aunt of John and Susan, special great-aunt of Bridget and Claire, Estelle, Heather and Tracey, dear stepmother of Mary. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, January 5 at 10.15 a.m.
SCHOLEY On December 28, in hospital, of Great Lumley. Peter, aged 74 years, a loving and much loved husband of Nora, devoted dad of Andrew and Steven, loved father-in-law of Sally and a much loved grandad. Will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service in the Parish Church of Christ Church, Great Lumley on Monday, January 5 at 8.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m.
SCOTT December 25, of Park Road, Trimdon Colliery. Margaret (nee Hanley), beloved wife of the late Henry, loving mother of George, Mary and William, dearest mother-in-law of Lynda, David and Janice, a much loved grandma and great-grandma, also a loving sister. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday, December 31 at 1.05 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Paul's Church for service at 1.15 p.m., followed by interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery.
SHAW December 28 (peacefully) in Lindisfarne Nursing Home, Chester-le-Street (formerly of Lambton Crescent, Sedgefield). Fred, aged 86 years, a much loved husband of the late Doris, a dear dad of Gail and devoted grandad of Sarah and Julian. Would friends please meet in St. Edmund's Church at 2.15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, followed by cremation at Darlington.
SHAW On December 28, in hospital after a long illness patiently borne, of 7 Bent House Lane, Gilesgate. Marian, aged 74 years, beloved wife of the late James Gibson, much loved mam of Ken, Olwyn, Keith, Rob, Stephen and Allen and a loving nana. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Wednesday, January 7 at 12.15 p.m., cremation at Durham to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Cuthbert's Hospice. A plate will be provided at the back of church.
SHORT (formerly Parkin) December 25, of Rydal Drive, Crook, Shirley, aged 61 years, beloved wife of William, a dearly loved mother of Margaret and a loving grandmother of Robert and Sarah. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Saturday, January 3 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Crook Cemetery. Friends are welcome afterwards to Crook Working Men's Club.
SIMPSON December 29, of Carlton Miniott, Thirsk. Dorothy, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Dick, loving mother of Doreen and Peter, a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. The funeral service will be held at St. Lawrence's Church, Carlton Miniott on Friday, January 9 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
SKEEN Vera (nee Etherington, formerly Bell), peacefully in hospital on December 22, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Wally and formerly of Cliff, much loved mother of John, Marion and Ruth, mother-in-law of Beryl and devoted nanna of Diane and Gail, dearly loved sister of Olive. Funeral service took place on Tuesday, December 30 at Teesside Crematorium.
SMITH December 23, peacefully, of Middleton St George. Ellen, aged 87 years, dearly loved wife of the late Allan, beloved mother of June, David, Leslie, Christine and the late Derek and a much loved mother-in-law, nanna and great-nan. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in St. Laurence's Church, Middleton St George at 2.15 p.m., followed by private cremation.
SMITH December 26 (peacefully after a long illness borne with great courage), of Trimdon Village. Jean, aged 45 years, beloved partner of Graham, loving daughter of Margaret and the late Bob, dearly loved sister of Linda and Shirley, devoted aunt of Neil and Tony, also daughter-in-law of Margaret and the late Robert. Cortege leaving residence Monday at 1.20 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village for service at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to South Cleveland Renal Unit c/o Linda Jackson. Very sadly missed and loved, now at peace.
SMITH December 19 (suddenly at home), of Close House, Bishop Auckland. Eric, aged 76 years, beloved son of the late Robert and Sarah Mary Smith (nee Jennison). Funeral Tuesday, January 6. Friends please meet at 9.45 a.m. for a service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
SMITH December 30, of Hunwick. Frederick Ord (Fred), aged 85 years, beloved husband of Margaret, devoted father of Sandra and John, dear father-in-law to Olwen, loving grandad to Ben and Flora, dearest brother of Marjorie, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Hunwick at 12.30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, followed by cremation at Durham.
SMITH On December 26, at Nightingale Hall, Richmond, late of Cote House, near Hunton. Mary (nee Pearson), aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late Ken, dearest mother of Tom, Jean, Keith, Colin, Andrew and Nigel, a devoted grandma, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Hornby on Monday, January 5 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations in lieu may be given for St. Mary's Church Funds.
SMITH On December 29, peacefully at home, Edward, aged 50 years (formerly of The Red Lion, North Bitchburn), dearest son of Christina and the late Douglas Smith. Beloved husband of Susan, dearly loved father of Jennifer and Claire. Funeral service of thanksgiving at the Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Hart Village, Monday 1.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Stranton Grange Crematorium. Friends and neighbours please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Macmillan Cancer Relief, Macmillan Area Office, Imperial Centre, Grange Road, Darlington, DL1 5NQ. Sadly missed
SMURTHWAITE Suddenly, December 29, of Tow Law. Doris, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Percival, devoted mother of Douglas, Peter and Arthur, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving grandma and great-grandma. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, followed by cremation at Durham.
SPENCE On December 27, of Front Street, Cockfield, peacefully in hospital with her family around her. Elsie (nee Brown), aged 89 years, dear wife of the late Eric, loving mother of Trevor, Eileen, Eric and Jim, dearest mother-in-law to Jean, Barrie, Joan and Carol and a precious grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service in Cockfield Methodist Church on Friday, January 2 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
STACEY Holly December 24, at Shoreline Nursing Home. Holly, aged 89 years, beloved mum of Jackie and Susan. Service on Monday, January 5 at St. Peter's Church, Redcar at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. Would friends please meet at Church. Floral tributes if desired to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Redcar Cottage, 29 Station Road, Redcar Tel (01642) 482275.
STANNARD December 26 (in hos-pital), of Barnard Avenue, Ludworth. George, aged 47 years, dearly loved partner of Marion, also much loved brother and uncle. Cortege leaving residence Tuesday at 12.05 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth for service at 12.15 p.m., followed by interment at Shadforth Cemetery.
STEPHENSON December 29 (peacefully) of Rosewood Grange, Chilton. Jane, aged 90 years, loving mother to Marion, dearest grandma to Trevor, Gary and David, also a dear great-grandma. Service to be held in Windlestone Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, January 6 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment at Chilton Cemetery.
STEVENS (nee Porter) December 30, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. Elizabeth Margaret Kitching (Betty), aged 88 years, treasured mother of Margaret and the late Bob, loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Thursday, January 8. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service at St. Mark's Church, Darlington prior to interment at the North Cemetery.
STEVENSON December 21, (in Darlington Memorial Hospital), of Newton Aycliffe. John James, aged 66 years. Funeral Friday January 9. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service and committal at Darlington Crematorium. All inquiries to, The Co-op Funeral Service. Tel: (01325) 463203.
STEWART December 30, of Crook. Arnold, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Ena, devoted dad of John and the late Susan, dear father-in-law to Carol and Kevin, a much loved and loving grandad and great-grandad, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 1.40 p.m. on Friday, January 9, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be given for the Critical Care Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital, c/o family and Mr. K. Harker, 36 Commercial Street, Crook.
STIRLING December 28, peacefully after a short illness, of 3 Arden Court, Northallerton. Dora Hannah, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Ray, dearly loved mother of Barry and Andrea and much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Thursday, January 8. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Northallerton at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The British Heart Foundation, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Register House, Zetland Street, Northallerton, DL6 1NB.
STONLEY Easington Village, on December 29. Myra, dearly loved daughter of the late Jane and Thomas Theodore and a friend of Stuart. Service in St. Mary's Church, Easington Village on Tuesday, January 6 at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment at Easington Village Cemetery. Friends please meet at church. Donations in lieu of flowers to St. Mary's Church Fund.
TAYLOR December 28, of Taylor Avenue, Bearpark. Kenneth, aged 67 years, a dearly loved brother. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, January 8 at 10.30 a.m. Donations, if desired, may be given after the service for Cancer Research U.K. R.I.P
TAYLOR Gladys Lilian, of Darlington, peacefully, aged 100 years, on December 24. Beloved sister of the late Ivy and Horace Taylor. Funeral arrangements to follow.
TEASDALE Peacefully at home in Great Ayton, on December 28. Kathleen Lucy, aged 81 years, dearly loved eldest daughter of the late Henry and Edith, also a loving sister. Friends please meet for service at Great Ayton Methodist Church on Tuesday, January 6 at 11.15 a.m., prior to interment in Great Ayton Cemetery. Floral tributes, if desired, to Guisborough Co-operative Funeral Service, Park Lane, Guisborough by 9.30 a.m. please.
THIRLAWAY December 25, suddenly, of Milbank Terrace, Station Town, Wingate. Nancy, aged 68 years, a most dearly loved wife of Robert, much loved mam of Jacqueline and Paul, a devoted gran of Sarah and Mark and a loving sister of Billy, Shirley and Alan and also a dear sister-in-law. Cortege to leave residence today Wednesday, December 31 for a service at St. Francis' Church, Hutton Henry at 10.30 a.m., prior to interment at Station Town Cemetery. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.
