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PEART April 9, of Darlington. Donald, loving husband of Maureen, dear father of Malcolm and Darrell. Funeral service took place at Darlington Crematorium yesterday.
PRUDHOE On April 13, peacefully in hospital, of High Shaws, Brandon. Dora (nee Redden), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late George, much loved mam of Joyce and Jean and mother-in-law of Les, a dearly loved gran of John, David, Joanne and Andrew, much loved great-gran of Lois and Matthew and a loving sister. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, April 17 at 10.30 a.m.
RICHARDSON April 13, suddenly, after a long illness. Maureen, aged 54 years, of Bishop Auckland. Devoted partner of David, much loved and loving mum of Lisa, also dearest daughter of the late Oswald and Margaret (Peggy Richardson). By her own request a service for family and close friends will be held in Durham Crematorium on Thursday, April 17 at 9.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be given for the Butterwick Hospice at Bishop Auckland.
ROBINSON April 15, peacefully, at Hamilton Court, Shotton Colliery. Mary Morland (nee Hutchinson), aged 63 years, beloved wife of John, dearly loved mother of Stuart and Neil, dearest mother-in-law of Tracey and Natalie and a much loved nana of Graham, Jennifer, Glenn, Liam and Heather. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Saviour's Church for service at 10.40 a.m., followed by cremation at Sunderland.
ROBSON April 15, peacefully in Stanton Hall Residential Home, Darlington. Janet Embleton, beloved wife of the late Richard Robson, dearly loved mother of Elsie and Richard, a dear mother-in-law and a much loved granny of Ian and Jill. Funeral Monday April 28. Friends please meet for service in All Saint's Chuch, Darlington at 12.30 p.m. followed by private interment.
RYDER April 11, suddenly, at home. Dennis, aged 70 years, of Darlington. Loving brother of Margaret, Robert and Frances, a dear brother-in-law, also a much loved uncle. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, April 16 at St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Friends invited, please meet at the church.
SEXTON Pauline Sexton, peacefully at her home in Hurworth on April 13, aged 67 years. Beloved wife of George and loving mother of Brian. Funeral Mass in St. John of God Church, Scorton at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, followed by interment in Croft and Dalton Cemetery.
SHAW April 16 (peacefully, in Lothian House), of York Hill Road, Spennymoor. Hannah, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Ralph, a dearly loved mam of Judith, a dear mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only by request.
SKELLY April 17, peacefully at home, in Little Crakehall. James (Jim), aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of the late Wyn, loving dad of Muriel and Lynne, a dear father-in-law of Keith and Nigel and special grandad to James, Samantha, Bethany, Ben, William and Alexander. Funeral service to be held in Wycar Methodist Church 11.00 a.m. Wednesday, followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the Macmillan Nursing Service.
SMITH April 10 (suddenly, in hospital), of Dean Road, Ferryhill. Stanley, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Gladys, a much loved father and father-in-law of Stephen and Lynne and Janice and Brian, a beloved grandad of Paul and Andrew, also great-grandad of Shay. Funeral Thursday. Would friends please meet at 11.15 a.m. for service in St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill, followed by interment at Chilton Cemetery.
SMITH James Herbert (Jim), aged 80 years, of Northallerton (Ex Royal Navy Post Office and Fire Service). Beloved husband of Jean, much loved father and father-in-law of Wendy, Stephanie, Steve and Peter, also a dear grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to be held at All Saints Church, Northallerton on Friday, April 25 at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please.
STARK (Witton Gilbert) April 13 (in hospital, after a short illness), of Norburn Park (late of Consett). Jack, aged 87 years, dearly loved husband of the late Dorothy, also loving father to Pauline, Lucy and their families. Friends please meet for service at Mountsett Crematorium on Satur-day, April 19 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to charity.
STODDART April 14 (in hospital), of Croft Rigg, Brandon. Thomas, aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Martha Ellen, a much loved father, father-in-law and grandad. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church on Wednesday, April 23 at 10.45 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
THOMPSON April 12, peacefully at home, of Bevan Grove, Shotton Colliery. Mary Edith (nee Oliver), aged 76 years, a dearly beloved wife of Sydney and a much loved mam of Sidney Thomas and Dianne, also a dear mother-in-law and dearest nana and great-nana. Friends please meet on Thursday at 11.10 a.m., for service at St. Saviour's Church, cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane, Funeral Director. Tel. (0191) 5862136.
TODD April 15, suddenly at home, of Pilmoor Green, Darlington. Brian (Blackie), aged 60 years, beloved husband of the late Joan, much loved dad and grandad. Funeral Wednesday, April 23. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment.
TOMLINSON April 12, of West Auckland. Betty (nee Waters), aged 83 years, beloved wife of Billy, devoted mam of Valerie, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nan and grand-nan, also a dear sister and auntie. Will friends please meet for service in West Auckland Methodist Church at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, April 17, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given for Church Funds. "My peace I give to you"
TOWARD April 17, of Coronation Terrace, Willington. Robert (Bob), aged 63 years, beloved husband of the late Dorothy Ann, loving father and father-in-law of Michael and Margaret, devoted granda of Matthew and also a loving son-in-law, brother-in-law and friend of many. Friends please meet for service at Willington Methodist Church on Friday, April 25 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family and friends welcome to reception afterwards at The Kensington Hall Hotel. Flowers if so desired, or donations in lieu, to the Willington District Nurses' Fund, may be left in church.
TROUGHTON April 16, of Lowland House, Brandon (formerly of Ushaw Moor). William (Bill), aged 71 years, dear brother-in-law of May and will be sadly missed by the staff and all his friends at Lowland House. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's Church, Ushaw Moor on Wednesday, April 23 at 9.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy R.I.P
WALKER April 10, at Trees Park, Middleton St George. Marjorie, dearly loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Loved by many friends. Funeral service to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, April 22 at 1.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng & Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
WALKER Eleanor, nee Gutteridge. April 16, (peacefully), at Hawthornes Nursing Home, Peterlee, surrounded by her loving family, aged 83 years, formerly of Wheatley Hill and Blackhall. Dear beloved wife of the late Stan, much loved mam of Christine, Denise and Robert, devoted nana of Tracey, Gayle, Andrew and Stuart and great-nana Nelly of Charlie, Shannon and Katie. Service and cremation to take place at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday at 12 noon. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Hartlepool and District Hospice c/o, Christine or Denise.
WARD April 10 (peacefully in hospital, surrounded by his family), of Sunderland Road, Gilesgate. Eric, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Mary, devoted dad of Ann, Frank and Pauline, a sadly missed father-in-law and grandad. Funeral to take place on Wednesday. Would friends please meet for service at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate at 2.00 p.m., prior to interment in South Road Cemetery.
WARD John William, Lt. Col. (Retd.) R.A.M.C., passed away peacefully at his house on April 14. Gone to join his beloved wife Peggy. Will be greatly missed by David, Judith, Garth and Barbara. Funeral service at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Wednesday, April 23 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation.
WAREHAM April 12 (suddenly), formerly of Newton Aycliffe. Charles William (Billy), aged 73 years, beloved husband of the late Marion, much loved dad of Margery, Margaret and Lynn, also a dearly loved father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and a dear friend to Pat. Funeral Thursday, April 17. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
WATSON April 10, peacefully, in St. Leonard's Hospice, York. Audrey (nee Walker), aged 73 years, beloved wife of the late George, sister of Harold, sister-in-law of Christa and Joyce, aunt of Vanessa, Priscilla, Fiona, Carol and Graham. Funeral Thursday, April 24 at 11.15 a.m. at Haxby Methodist Church, followed by cremation at York Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations to Marie Curie Cancer Research.
WATSON April 13 (suddenly, in hospital), of 14 Ronaldshay Close, Richmond and formerly of Carlton-in-Coverdale and Bellerby. Sylvia (nee Fawcett), aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of Jack, very dear mother of Barry, much loved mother-in-law of Vera and devoted nana of David and Garry. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Wednesday, April 23 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Sylvia may be given for the Coronary Care Unit at the Friarage Hospital, c/o Simon Barningham, Manor Farm, Grinton, Richmond, North Yorks. DL11 6HL. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
