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RADESTOCK January 6 (in hospital), of North Park Care Home, Darlington. Edna Ralphena (nee Varty), in her 85th year, beloved wife of the late Phil, dearly loved mother of June, Pat, Sonia, Keith, Kenneth, Edna, Mary and the late Philip, dear mother-in-law, much loved grannie and great-grannie, also friend of the late Jackie. Funeral Monday, January 19. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at the West Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
RAWLINGS Peter Peacefully at home on January 12, after a short illness. Beloved husband of Charmian, loving father of Sarah, David and Kate, loving grandfather and a dear father-in-law. Peter will be greatly missed by water polo enthusiasts and business colleagues. Funeral service on Tuesday, January 20 at 2.00 p.m. at Durham Crematorium, South Road, Durham City, DH1 3TQ. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be sent to Cancer Research, Lambton House, 6 Lambton Road, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4RX or may be left at the crematorium.
REED January 7, (in hospital), of Nevilles Cross, Durham. Winnie, aged 86 years, a dear aunt. Sadly missed. Friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Nevilles Cross, Durham on Thursday January 15, at 1.00 p.m. Interment to follow in South Road Cemetery. Flowers and inquiries to, Stuart Wright Funeral Service Limited, Gilesgate, Durham. Tel: (0191) 3863850.
RICKABY Robert Arthur, aged 66 years, on January 13, 2004, suddenly, as the result of an accident, of Mill Bungalows, Catterick Village. Dearly loved husband of Joan, much loved dad of Glenys, dear father-in-law of Martin, special grandad to Kira, Erin and Caitlin, dearly loved brother to Charles and Winifred, brother-in-law to Cyril and Sheila and Brian and Shirley and loved by all the family. Funeral service in St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Wednesday, January 21 at 9.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at the church. Floral tributes, if desired, may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
RIDLEY January 10 (peacefully), of Lyonette Road, Darlington. Doris, beloved wife of the late Jim, loving mam of Carole and Brian, much loved mother-in-law of Bev and the late Dave, also a treasured nana of Lee and Jack. Funeral Tuesday, January 20. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
ROBINSON (nee Longstaff) January 11, (in hospital), of Willington. Mary Elizabeth, aged 87 years, loving mam of Terence and the late Kevin, also a dearly loved gran, great-gran, mother-in-law, sister and aunt. Would family and friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Our lady and St. Thomas R.C. Church, Willington on Friday January 16, at 1.30 p.m. Interment to follow. All are welcome after the service for refreshments at The Kensington Hall Hotel, Willington. Mrs Robinson will be received into church on Thursday evening at 7.00 p.m.
ROBINSON January 10 (peacefully, at Denehurst Nursing Home, Ferryhill). Lily (formerly Stout, nee Davies), aged 88 years, a beloved mother and grandmother. Funeral Monday. Will friends please meet at 9.30 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to The Stroke Association. A plate will be provided at the Crematorium. R.I.P
ROBINSON January 13, suddenly, but peacefully at home, in Picton. Paul William, aged 33 years, beloved son of Vince and Liz, adoring daddy to Emma and a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, grandson and nephew. Funeral service to be held in St Martin's Church, Kirklevington on Tuesday, January 20 at 12.00 noon, prior to private family cremation. Family flowers only but donations, if wished, for MIND and Sleep Apnea Foundation.
SAUNDERS Suddenly on January 3, of Trimdon Station. Caroline Isabella (nee Carter), aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Bill, dearest mother of Frank and Ian, loving mother-in-law, cherished grandmother of Sophie, Ian and Sally. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Trimdon Colliery on Friday, January 16 at 11.00 a.m., to be followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Enquiries to Lamb's Funeral Service. Tel. (0191) 5261846.
SAVAGE January 12 (peacefully, in hospital), of North Street, Byers Green. George, aged 76 years, beloved husband of the late Doreen, loving dad of David, Pat and Bella, dearest granda of Tracy and David and also a dear great-granda of Jake and Lee. Service to be held in Byers Green Methodist Chapel on Monday at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in St. Peter's churchyard.
SEDGEMAN On January 11, in Belmont Grange Nursing Home and of 33 Montgomery Road, Gilesgate. Jack, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Margaret, dearly loved dad of Shirley and Sharon, John and Keith and a much loved granda and great-granda. Would friends please meet for service at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate on Thursday, January 15 at 3.00 p.m., interment to follow in Belmont Cemetery.
SIMISTER January 2, in hospital, of Darlington. Colin Edward, beloved husband of the late Pat. Funeral Tuesday, January 20. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. No flowers please.
SIMPSON January 12, (peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne), late of Dawson Street, Crook. Charles Scurr, aged 79 years, a much loved dad of Charles and Susan, dear father-in-law of Denise and Carl, loving grandad of Alex, Jaimie and Jade, also a dear brother and uncle. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday January 19 at 12.30 p.m.
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.
SOWERBY January 7 (suddenly, in hospital), of Darlington. Maureen, aged 63 years, a loving wife of George, beloved mother to Gill-ian, Leslie and Maxwell, a loving mother-in-law to Clare, a devoted nanna to Daniel, Stacey, Alyx, Jack, Lewis and Dale, also a dearly loved sister. Will be sadly missed by all her family. Funeral Monday, January 19. Will friends please meet for service at St. Matthew and St Luke's Church, Brinkburn Road at 1.00 p.m., prior to private cremation.
STONE On January 8, peacefully in Ayresome Court, Yarm (formerly of Sherburn House). Olive, in her 90th year, widow of Frank Stone, Commander RD, RNVR. She will be sadly missed by Rosy and Simon, Martin and Val, grandchildren Chris, Nicholas, Susannah, Caroline and friends. A service of celebration will be held at Sherburn Hospital Chapel on Friday, January 16 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Arthritis Care, Sense or the British Red Cross, c/o Leek, 41 Cheltenham Road, Cirencester, Glos. GL7 2HU.
SWALLOW January 11, peacefully, in hospital, of Bethany House, Woodham. Dennis, aged 60 years, dearly loved husband of Pamela, devoted father of Desmond and father-in-law of Heather. Funeral Monday, January 19. Friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Bethany House, Christian Care Home, Village Close, Woodham, Co Durham, DL5 4UD. Peace at last
TATE January 8 (peacefully in hospital), of Burnie Gardens, Shildon. Alice, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, devoted mam of David, Jean and Michael, a dear mother-in-law and a much loved nana and great-nana. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, January 19 at 10.15 a.m.
TAYLOR January 8, (suddenly, in hospital), of South Crescent, Sowerby, Thirsk. George, aged 80 years, beloved husband of the late Phyllis Norah, loving father of Christine and Clive, a dear father-in-law and grandad. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Wednesday January 14, at 11.30 a.m. followed by interment.
TAYLOR January 9 (in hospital). Mary Violet, aged 90 years, formerly of Belmont Grange Care Home, Durham. Funeral arrangements to follow. Any enquiries to the Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel. (01388) 603525.
TAYLOR January 9 (peacefully in hospital), of Aysgarth Road, Darlington. Ray, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Marjorie, loving dad to Michael and Christine, much loved father-in-law to Judith and Steve, also a treasured grandad to Stevie. Funeral Friday, January 16. Would friends please meet 9.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
TEESDALE Margaret (nee Potter), died peacefully, January 7, 2004, in her 98th year, beloved wife of the late John Teesdale, a much loved mother of Moira and Anthea and husbands David and Patrick, greatly loved by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service at St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield on Friday, January 16 at 10.00 a.m. Friends please meet at the church.
THOMAS January 10 (suddenly at home), of Gurney Valley, Bishop Auckland. Rees Emlyn (Taffy), aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Hilda, much loved pop of Geoffrey, Christine and David also a loving granda and great-granda. Funeral service private.
THOMPSON January 6 (at home after a long illness), of Hartington Way, Darlington (formerly of Woodvale Road). Mary (nee Bell), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Eric, dearly loved mum of Jennifer, Elizabeth, Sheelagh and Jacqueline, a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Friday, January 16. Would friends kindly meet for Requiem Mass in St. Augustine's Church at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA. Rest in Peace
TURTON Annie (Nan) died suddenly, but peacefully on January 9, 2004 at home in Whitby, previously Darlington. Cremation January 21, 2004, 11.20am, Scarborough. Sadly missed by Daughter, Son-in-law, Grandaughter, Brother and Sister-in-law and many friends. For further details Co-op Funeral Directors, Whitby Tel (01947) 602076.
TWEDDLE On Monday, January 5, 2004, peacefully at Cold Springs Park, Penrith, formerly of Brompton, Northallerton. Gladys Adeline, in her 100th year, dearest wife of the late Thomas Arthur Tweddle M.B.E., dear mother of the late Diana Margaret and loving auntie of Jean and Gwen. Funeral Monday January 19. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WALKER (nee Stainsby) January 13, unexpectedly in hospital, of Darlington. Florence, aged 85 years, dearly loved wife of the late Harry, much loved mum of David and John and a loving mother-in-law and grandmother. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St Anne's Church, Welbeck Avenue at 10.15 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be left at church for St Anne's Third World Fund.
WHEATLEY Freda May, in her 100th year, formerly of Hurgill Road, Richmond, died peacefully at Brentwood Lodge, Leyburn on January 13. Beloved wife of the late Albert Edward (John), much loved mother of Brian and Chris, dear mother-in-law to Margaret and Anne and loving 'Mardie' to her six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Bellerby on Tuesday, January 20 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in Richmond Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Floral tributes may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond.
WHITE January 14, 2004, after a short illness, at her home in York (late of Ludworth). Bella (nee Million), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Frank, much loved mum of Sylvia, Ray, Sue and the late Wilf, loving mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Funeral service will be held at St Barnabas' Church, Leeman Road on Wednes-day, January 21 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at York Crema-torium. Family flowers only please, by request, but if desired donations in lieu may be given to St Leonard's Hospice and Cancer Research. A plate will be provided at the service.
WHITEHEAD Suddenly, on January 2, 2004. Leonard, dearly beloved son of Jean, loving father, brother and grandad. Would friends please meet at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, January 14 at 10.15 a.m.
WILD January 7 (peacefully), in Acorn Grange, West Cornforth (formerly of Ferryhill). Vera, aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Jim, dear mam of Pauline and Stewart, also a dearest mother-in-law and grandmother. Service to be held in Ferryhill Methodist Chapel on Thursday at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Residents Fund at Acorn Grange.
WILKINSON January 13, (peacefully, in hospital, after a short illness), of Wood Vue, Spennymoor. Elizabeth, (Betty), aged 81 years, a dearly loved aunt and great-aunt. Would friends please meet in Trinity Methodist Church, Rosa Street, Spennymoor, Tuesday for a service at 12.45 p.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
WISEMAN January 6, (in hospital), of 6 Rose Lea, Witton Gilbert, Durham. Tom, aged 60 years, dearly loved husband of Ann, also a loving dad and grandad. Friends please meet for funeral service at St. Bede's R.C. Church, Sacriston on Friday January 16, at 11.45 a.m. Cremation to follow and afterwards all welcome to Witton Gilbert Club.
WOODMASS Edward Allan January 10, of 32 Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee. Allan, aged 69 years. A dearly beloved husband of Nancy and a loving father of Allison-Louvain. Interment Blackhall Cemetery on Tuesday January 20. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, Blackhall at 12.30 p.m.
WRIGHT January 10 (suddenly at home), of Sunnydale, Shildon. Joan, aged 70 years, beloved daughter of the late Elizabeth and John, a much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Tuesday, January 20 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Always loved and remembered, loving kisses from your great-niece Rebecca Elizabeth.
