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OWENS January 18 (peacefully in hospital), of Dodds Terrace, Wingate. Mary (nee Carter), aged 65 years, dearly loved mother of Trevor, Wendy, Tony, Brian and Jan, dearest mother-in-law and a much loved nanna. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 10.40 a.m. Friends please meet at Hartlepool Crematorium for service and cremation at 11.00 a.m.
PARKER January 18 (peacefully, in hospital). Muriel, aged 88 years, formerly of The Byway, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Peter and mother to the late Margaret, dearly loved nana to Rosalyn and Linda, a much loved grandma to Christopher, Philip, Scott and Emily. Sadly missed by all the family. Funeral service to take place on Monday, January 26 at 10.15 a.m. in Darlington Crematorium. Friends invited, please meet at Darlington Crema-torium. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, 148-150 North Road, Darlington.
PARKIN January 16 (peacefully, in hospital), of Stanley, Crook. Norman, aged 70 years, beloved husband of Margaret, loving dad of Stephen, Deborah, Michelle, Kim, Simon, Julian and Joanne and their partners, also a loving grandad and great-grandad. You will always be in our hearts. Funeral service at Wooley Terrace Methodist Chapel on Monday, January 26 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at the Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Wooley Terrace Methodist Chapel.
PARKIN Malcolm, aged 64 years, of 3 Swan Street, Evenwood, died peacefully in hospital, on January 17, after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved husband of June, much loved dad of Sharron and Gary, dear father-in-law to Gordon and Nicola, loving granda of Ryan, Hayley and Jasmine and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Friday, January 23 at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations for Cancer Research UK, R.V.I., Newcastle-upon-Tyne may be given at Evenwood Working Men's Club, following the service.
PATERSON January 17, peacefully in hospital, of Silkin Way, Newton Aycliffe. Michael Roy, aged 76 years, much loved husband of Isabel, loving dad of Helen, John, Michael, Lynn and Stephen, dearly loved brother of Agnes and the late Ella and Maisie, also a devoted father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and uncle. Funeral Friday, January 23. Would friends please meet 2.30 p.m., for service at Neville Parade Methodist Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to I.T.U., Darlington Memorial Hospital.
PEARSON January 20. Lily, aged 96 years of Broumley Court, Staindrop, (formerly of Evenwood). Sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Church. Staindrop on Wednesday January 28, at 12 noon. Followed by interment at Evenwood.
PETTY January 19, peacefully at home in Bishop Auckland, after a short illness. Ann, aged 72 years, beloved wife of Don and the late Ken Robson, formerly of Etherley Grange. Dearly loved mother of Ian, Judith and Gillian, devoted granny of Sally and Richard, much loved mother-in-law to Malcolm and Kate, also a dear sister, aunt, friend and neighbour who will be sadly missed. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Market Place, Bishop Auckland at 11.00 a.m. on Monday, January 26, followed by cremation at Durham. By her own request, flowers may be sent (no lilies) or, if preferred, donations can be given c/o the family or Gibson Funeral Services for Ann's chosen charity. Black clothing not necessary.
POOLE January 20 (peacefully, in hospital), of Midd-ridge (formerly of Shildon). Elizabeth (Betty), aged 84 years, dear wife of the late Jim, loving mother of Peter, dear mother-in-law of Lesley, treasured nana of Lisa and Andrea and great-nana of Jack. Funeral Tuesday, January 27. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service and committal at Darlington Crema-torium.
POWELL John Trevor, aged 87 years, died peacefully on January 19, at Nightingale Hall Nursing Home, Richmond (formerly of Gilling Road). Beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved father to David and the late Nicholas, dear father-in-law to Judy and Veronique, loving grandpa to Fiona, Nicola, Neil, Linda, Alice, Emma and Celia and great-grandfather to Jacqueline. Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Monday, January 26 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. No flowers by request. If desired donations may be given in Church for Cancer Research U.K.
RICKABY January 17, peacefully at Darlington Manor Residential Home. Dorothy, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Alfred, much loved mother of Ronnie, Myra, Stephen and Tony, also loving grandma, nan and great-nan. Funeral Friday, January 23. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service at St. Herbert's Church, Darlington, followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent to Co-operative Funeral Service, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.
ROBSON January 18, (peacefully in hospital), of Kirk Merrington. Jane, beloved wife of Frederick and a loving and much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a dear mother-in-law, sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet in St. John's Church, Kirk Merrington Monday for a service at 1.45 p.m. followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to, Church funds. Loved and missed by all her family.
RUSSELL January 18 (suddenly, at home), of Middleham Walk, Spennymoor. Ron, aged 60 years, dearly loved husband of Marg and much loved dad of Tracy, Wayne and Emma, also devoted grandad and loving brother. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m. on Friday in St Charles' R.C. Church, followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
SAYER On January 18, peacefully in Beechwoods Nursing Home, formerly of Ainderby Road, Romanby. Peggy, aged 91 years, dearly loved wife of the late Matthew. Funeral service to be held at St. James' Church 1.45 p.m. on Monday, January 26, prior to cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, for Benkhill Lodge and Beechwoods Nursing Homes may be sent to Barthram Funeral Service, 47 South Parade, Northallerton, DL7 8SG.
SCOTT Lena, formerly Ripley January 17, peacefully at Longfield Road, Darlington, aged 92 years, dearly loved mother of David, Betty, Gordon, Dudley and the late Doreen, mother-in-law of Trish, Hilda, Lesley and the late Bob and Ken and also a much loved nana, great-nana and great-great-nana. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please.
SCOTT Lena, formerly Ripley To a loving, caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Time passes, memories never fade. Thank you for everything. Love Always Dud, Les, Hayley, Wayne, Tracy, Jenna and the friends you made in South Africa. R.I.P
SCOTT January 19, suddenly at Moray Close, Darlington. Adam David, aged 23 years, much loved son of Linda and the late Paul, dearly loved brother of Dean and twin Geoff, brother-in-law of Michelle and Laura and will be sadly missed by Mike and all family and friends. Funeral Wednesday. Family and friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation.
SEYMOUR January 19, of Crossgate Moor, Durham. Wesley, aged 92 years, dear father of Margaret and Helen. Friends please meet for service in Elvet Methodist Church on Monday, January 26 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Donations if desired may be given after the service for The Samaritans.
SHAW January 22 (suddenly, in hospital). Ronald Sidney (Ronnie), aged 67 years, of St. Helens Auckland. Beloved husband of Mary, devoted dad of Allison, Lynn and Brian, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving granda to Ian, Amy, Lucy, Sarah and Liam, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St Helens Church at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, followed by cremation at Durham.
SIMON William On January 18, late of Fishburn. Bill, aged 93 years, much loved father and grandfather. Funeral service to take place on Monday, January 26 at Fishburn Methodist Chapel at 10.30 a.m., prior to interment in Fishburn Cemetery. Family and friends please meet at the chapel.
SLEIGHTHOLM On January 18, peacefully in hospital, aged 83 years. Margaret Elizabeth (Betty) Sleightholm of Bishop Monkton, Harrogate (formerly of Bradshaw, Bolton). Sadly missed by her husband, four children and three grandchildren. Service and interment at St. John Baptist Parish Church, Bishop Monkton today, Friday, January 23 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given to the church. A plate will be provided at the service.
SMITH January 17 of Laburnum Gardens, Willington. Eric Raymond, aged 64 years, beloved son of the late Edward and Doris, dearly loved husband of Elizabeth, loving father of Kevin, Jeremy and Nicola, dear brother of Roy and also a devoted brother-in-law. Friends please meet for service at St. Stephen's Church, Willington on Friday, January 23 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Kensington Hall Hotel.
STEPHENSON January 17, of Mary Terrace, Bowburn. John, aged 65 years, beloved husband of the late Rose, a much loved dad of Ian and Michael and a dearly loved grandad of Joe, Jacob, Beth and Oliver and a loving brother. Would friends please meet for service in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Coxhoe on Tuesday January 27, at 10.30 a.m. prior to interment in Bowburn Cemetery.
TARRAN January 18, of Gladstone Street, Crook. Jack, aged 88 years, beloved husband of Nancy, a dearly loved father of Judith and the late John, a dear father-in-law of Chris and a loving grandfather of Suzanne. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, January 27 at 11.30 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to North House Surgery, Crook, plate provided at the crematorium.
TAYLOR On January 18, peacefully in hospital, of 5 Byland Place, Northallerton. Cyril Thomas, aged 96 years, dearly loved husband of the late Nora, loving father of Eileen, Ena and Brian, a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church, 2.00 p.m. Friday, prior to private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, for Church Funds.
THIRKELL January 16, suddenly, of Newfield (formerly Kent). George, aged 76 years, dearly loved fiancee of Kathleen, dear father of Roy, loved by Solange, Avis, John, Margaret and Sheba. Friends please meet for service in St. Peter's Church, Byers Green on Wednesday, January 28 at 10.40 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
TINDALE January 8 (in hospital), of 5 Front Street, Pity Me, Durham (late of Sacriston). Harry, aged 81 years, partner of the late Yolanda, also a dear uncle and brother-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, January 21 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research U.K. c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Gilesgate, Durham.
TODD January 18 (suddenly, in hospital), of 11 Old Shotton, Peterlee. Susannah, aged 80 years, dearly loved sister of Eveline, much loved sister-in-law and aunt. Cortege leaving residence on Thursday at 2.20 p.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate for service at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Wingate churchyard.
TURNER January 16 (peacefully, in hospital), of Ferryhill. George, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Bessie), loving father of Stewart and David, dearest brother of Elizabeth, Margaret and Connie, much loved father-in-law of Ann, precious grandfather of Steven, Claire and David and also a dear friend of Gillian and family. Service to be held in Ferryhill Methodist Chapel on Friday at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
WALKER January 16 (peacefully, at home). Mary (nee Rhea), aged 86 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Norman, loved mother of Peter, Joan and Charles and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Requiem Mass to be held at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, January 23 at St Heddas R.C. Church, Egton Bridge, followed by cremation at Teesside. All enquiries to R. Harrison and Sons. Tel (01947) 897249.
WALTON January 20, peacefully after a brief illness, at Middleton Hall Nursing Home, of Rockcliffe Farm, Hurworth. Dorothy Ruth, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late John George and a dearly loved mother, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Wednesday January 28. Friends please meet for service in Hurworth Methodist Chapel at 1.45 p.m. followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given for the Gateway Club and Chapel Funds.
WARD On Monday, January 19, 2004. Ian, aged 65 years, dearly loved partner of Linda, Brookside Farm House, Mawbray, Cumbria, very dear dad of Robert, Carol, David, Gary, Hazel, Julie, Katey and William, a dear father-in-law, much loved granda, beloved son of Kathleen and a dear brother. Service in Eastgate Methodist Church, Co Durham on Friday, January 23 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in All Saints' Churchyard. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only, but donations may be made, if desired, c/o Alan W. Johnston, 70 Towncroft, Dearham, Cumbria, CA15 7JD, to be shared by the Stroke Association, Riverside Court, Maryport and Eastgate Methodist Church.
WATSON (nee Green) January 18 (peacefully, in hospital), of Darlington. Mary, aged 69 years, loving wife of Bill, a wonderful mam and grandma, dear daughter of the late Edward and Mary Green. Funeral Monday, January 26. Will friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at St. Mark's Church, Darlington, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
WEATHERILL January 18, in Bishop Auckland General Hospital, after a short illness. Geoff, aged 59 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Carole, dearest father of Carl and father-in-law of Jennifer, a dearly loved brother of Myrtle, John, Joan, Leonard, Ann and the late Arthur. Private interment on Friday, January 23 in Rosemount Cemetery, following a service in St Andrew's Church, South Church at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the MARA Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
WHEELER January 18, (peacefully, in hospital), of Darlington. Stan, aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Elaine, loving dad of David, Douglas, Cynthia, Diane and Vivien, dear father-in-law, treasured grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Wednesday, January 28. Would friends please meet 11.30 a.m. for grave side service at The East Cemetery, Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to, The National Asthma Campaign, Providence House, Providence Place, London. N1 0NT.
WILLIAMS Joan, of Newton-le-Willows, died peace-fully in hospital on January 22, aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of Bob, dear mother of Julian and Angela, also loving granny and great-gran. Funeral arrangements later.
