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SIMPSON January 4 (peacefully), in Hallgarth Nursing Home, of Coalford Road, Sherburn Village. Eva (nee Williamson), aged 76 years, beloved wife of Billy, dearly loved mother of Pat and John, also devoted nana, great-nana and sadly missed sister and sister-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, January 12 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please.
SMITH Died January 3, peacefully in hospital, of Bedale. Marcus Wharton, aged 57 years, partner of Jan, dear father of Darren and James and father-in-law of Jean. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Thursday, January 8 at 2.00 p.m.
SMITH January 4, after a long illness, of Bishop Auckland. Dorothy, aged 90 years, devoted wife of the late Maurice, beloved mam of Maurice, Trevor and Linda, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving grandma, great -grandma and great-great-grandma, also dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 11.00 a.m., on Thursday, January 15, followed by cremation at Durham.
SMITH January 5, of West End Villas, Crook. Russell, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Emily Jane, a dearly loved father of Susan, Russell and Glen, also a dear father-in-law and loving grandfather. Friends please meet for service in The Salvation Army Citadel, Crook on Friday, January 9 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Howden-le-Wear Cemetery.
SNAITH On January 8, suddenly at Meadowbank, Thoralby. William (Bill), aged 68 years, dearly loved brother of Harry and the late Arthur and a very dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at West Burton Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, January 14 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Aysgarth Cemetery. Donations if desired, in lieu of flowers, for the British Heart Foundation (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the chapel.
SOPER Died January 1, peacefully at home, in Aiskew. Wendy, aged 67 years, dearly loved wife of John, a much loved mother of Mark, Jeremy and Emma, dear mother-in-law to Tony and granny to Juliet, Jonathan and Annabel. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, January 12 at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK.
STEPHENS January 4, (peacefully, in hospital), late of Springwell Terrace, Darlington. Harold, aged 95 years, beloved husband of the late Barbara, a dear dad of Joyce and Roy, also a much loved father-in-law and grandad. Funeral Wednesday January 14. Will friends please meet for service 2.45 p.m. at St. Andrew's Church, Haughton, Darlington, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to St. Andrew's Church.
SUNTER January 4 (suddenly), of Billy Row, formerly Leeholme. Ronnie, aged 55 years, loving husband of Margaret, dearly loved dad of Antony and Angela, devoted grandad of Eden, dear brother of Colin and dearest brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Monday, January 12 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation. Floral tributes to be delivered only to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Fylands House, Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auckland, by family's request.
THWAITE January 4 (peacefully, at home), of Leekworth Gardens, Middleton-in-Teesdale. Brian, aged 66 years, loving partner of Dot Kindleyside, father of Dennis, Derek, Raymond, Trevor and Angela, a loving grandad and brother to Christine. Friends please meet at the Methodist Chapel, Middleton-in-Teesdale on Tuesday, January 13 at 1.40 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Richardson Hospital.
TUPLING Pity Me January 3, (suddenly). Mary Alice, aged 88 years, dear sister of Elizabeth and William and a dear aunt. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Parish Church, Durham on Tuesday January 13, at 1.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to, St. Cuthbert's Tower Fund, c/o Parish Office, Front Street, Framwellgate Moor.
VAYRO January 1, (peacefully, in hospital), of Eden Crest, Gainford. Maurice, aged 79 years, beloved husband of the late Evelyn, loving father of John, Stephen, Jeanette and the late Bryan, special grandad of Jason, Natalie, James, Rachel, Thomas, Martin, Ashley, David, Bob and Megan. Funeral Friday January 9. Will friends please meet for service and committal 2.00 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, Gainford.
WALKER Ella, aged 90 years, of Brompton-on-Swale, peacefully at home on January 2. Dearly loved mother of Craig, much loved sister of Muriel and Jock, loving grandmother and aunt. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Hipswell on Tuesday, January 13 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Will friends please meet at church. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, for the Richmond Day Centre, are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorks. DL10 4AJ.
WALKER Joseph Arthur, aged 86 years, peacefully on January 1, 2004, at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison. Funeral service in St. John's Church, Hipswell on Friday, January 9 at 2.45 p.m. followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
WATSON January 3 (suddenly), of Estoril Road, Darlington. Jennifer, aged 53 years, dearly beloved daughter of Harry and the late Margaret, dear sister of David, also a dear sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral Tuesday, January 13. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m.
WATSON January 5 (suddenly, at home), of Pearl Close, Chilton. Alf, aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of Alice, a dear dad, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet for service and committal in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, January 15.
WEATHERILL January 3, suddenly, of Coundon. Sylvia, aged 59 years, beloved mother of Kevin, dear mother-in-law to Jill, loving grandma of Bethany, also a dear sister. Cortege to leave her sister's residence at 10.20 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14 for service in St. James' Church, Coundon at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Coundon Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church.
WHARTON Betty, (nee Bowerbank). A much loved sister of Eileen, sister-in-law of Norman and aunt to Reg, Brian and Patricia and their families. Will be sadly missed. R.I.P.
WHARTON Elizabeth (Betty) January 2 (suddenly, at home). Betty, nee Bowerbank, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Jimmy and dearest mother to Peter, Angela, Kevin and Andrew, much loved sister, grandma and mother-in-law. Will be sadly missed. Friends please meet for service at St. Anne's R.C. Church, Haughton, Thursday, January 15 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. R.I.P.
WHARTON January 5, suddenly but peacefully, of Darlington. Margaret, nee Dowson, dearly loved wife of Herbert, loving mum of Nigel and Julie, dear mother-in-law of Robert and a treasured grannie of Jack and Sophie. Funeral Monday, January 12. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Blackwell at 12.45 p.m., followed by private interment West Cemetery. Flowers may be sent, if desired, to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
WHEATLEY January 1, at Westcott Care Home, Peterlee (late of Wingate). Jean Isabel (nee Cassells), aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late Angus, dearly loved mother and grandmother. Relatives and friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate on Tuesday for service at 2.15 p.m., followed by private cremation at Durham.
WHITE January 3, of Stanton Hall, Darlington (formerly of Knitsley, Consett). Janet, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Billy, dearly loved mam of Ian and Elaine, dear mother-in-law and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Wednesday, January 14. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
WHITWELL Julia Marion, (nee Robson), of Thropton, Northumberland. Suddenly, in hospital, January 1, 2004. Beloved wife of Tim, sister of Helen. Mother of Jeremy and Jane. Grandma of David, James and Katherine. Funeral private.
WILKINSON January 6, of Wolsingham. James Henry (Harry), aged 87 years, dearly loved husband of the late Dorothy, loving father of Anne and Barbara, father-in-law of Ken, much loved grandpa of Daniel, Stuart, Sally and Matthew. Will friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Parish Church on Monday, January 12 at 11.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Meningitis Trust, c/o Anne Craven, 23 Angate Street, Wolsingham.
WILSON January 3, peacefully, in The Chimneys, Sherburn Hill and formerly of Mill House Court, Gilesgate, Durham. John, (Jack), aged 91 years, dearly loved husband of Millie, a loving father to Jack and Theresa and loving grandad to Shaun. Friends please meet for funeral service at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Monday, January 12, at 1.15 p.m. Cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to, The British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research U.K. c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service Limited, Gilesgate, Durham.
WILSON January 4, (peacefully in hospital after a short illness), of Greathead Crescent, Newton Aycliffe. Dorothy aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late George Francis, a dear mother of David, mother-in-law of Shelli, will be sadly missed by all her family. Funeral Thursday January 15. Will friends please meet for service and cremation 3.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
WOODWARD January 4 (peacefully at home, with dignity), of Sunnyside Terrace, Trimdon Grange. Walter (Wally), aged 59 years, beloved husband of Jessie (nee Fellows), dearly loved father of Neil and Anne-Marie, dearest father-in-law of Kenny and a much loved grandad of Lauren, Kieran, Amy, Joel and Grace. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday at 10.05 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Alban's Church for service at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Relatives and friends are kindly invited for refreshments at Trimdon Grange W.M.C. afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Macmillan Nurses c/o Neil.
ARMIGER Phoebe, aged 80 years, of Evenwood, died peacefully in hospital, on January 8. Beloved wife of the late Allan, loving mother of the late John William Shipton and a much loved gran and great-gran. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Friday, January 16 at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church.
ASHDOWN (1909-2004) January 4, of Darlington. Jessie May Ashdown. A nurse, carer and true human being. A woman with character who will be missed by those she touched. Funeral Friday, January 16. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m.
ATKINSON On January 11, peacefully in hospital, aged 87 years. Douglas Thomas Atkinson, of Kirklington, Bedale, a much loved father, grandfather and brother. Service and interment at St. Michael's Church, Kirklington on Saturday, January 17 at 11.00 a.m. Flowers may be sent or donations, if desired, given to the church. A plate will be provided at the service.
BAILLIE January 11 (peacefully in hospital), of Greenbank Court, Darlington. Jane, aged 92 years, much loved mam of Kenneth, Raymond and Alan, dearly loved mother-in-law of Avis, Anne and Joan, also a loving nanna and great-nanna. Funeral Monday, January 19. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
BAKKER Jan Of Holland. Beloved husband of Mollie, (nee Mary Hodgson, formerly of Thornley), died January 8, 2004. Dearest father of Adrian and Patricia, also father-in-law of Jos and David and beloved grandfather and great-grandfather.
BARNES January 11 (peacefully), late of Hill View, Copley. Florence, aged 89 years, a much loved mam, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Lynesack on Friday, January 16 at 12.45 p.m., followed by private cremation.
BARRON January 14, suddenly in hospital, of Darlington. Anne Isabel (Nancy), aged 77 years, dearly loved wife of the late John and a much loved mum of Martin. Funeral Wednesday, January 21. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the Coronary Care Unit, Darlington Memorial Hospital, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BEDLINGTON Shiney Row (formerly of Durham). Peacefully in hospital, on January 9. Audrey, formerly Carpenter, nee Smith, aged 89 years, devoted wife of Tom, a much loved mam of Bob, Fred and Tom and stepmother to John and Gordon also a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Audrey will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet at Shiney Row Methodist Church on Friday, January 16 at 8.45 a.m., for service prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. By request, family flowers only. Donations if desired to Barnardo's, The Hive, 27-29 Queensway, Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear. DH5 8EL.
BELL January 11, of 24 Meadhope Street, Wolsingham. Stanley, aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of Irene, loving father of Malcolm and Jeff and a much loved grandfather of Danny and Suzie. Will friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Parish Church on Monday, January 19 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Parkinson's Disease Society.
