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WILSDON Dr. Ralph B.N., of Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, husband of Marigold and of the late Marianne, father of John, Richard and Tim, died peacefully on January 14, 2004, aged 88 years. Service was held on Wednesday, January 21 in St Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crema-torium. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, to The British Humanist Association, 1 Gower Street, London WC1E 6HD.
WILSON Enid January 17 (peacefully, in hospital). Enid, aged 65 years, dearly beloved sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Service will take place at St. Mary's Church, Farndale on Tuesday, January 27 at 2.00 p.m., followed by burial into St Mary's Churchyard. Will friends please meet at Church. Enquiries to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Park Lane, Guisborough. Tel (01287) 637700.
WOOD Framwellgate Moor January 17 (peacefully, in hospital). Mary (nee Camsell), aged 72 years, a much loved wife of Bill, devoted mam, nana and great-nana. A wonderful lady who will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation in Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 23 at 9.30 a.m.
WOODFINE January 16, peacefully at home, after a short illness, of Benbow Walk, Coundon. June, aged 58 years, dearly loved wife of Ken, devoted mother of Tracy, Michael and Nicola and mother-in-law to Greg, also a much loved grandma and a dear sister. Cremation Thursday, January 22 at Durham, following a service at St. James' Church, Coundon at 10.00 a.m. Friends please meet at church.
WRESSELL January 18, (after a long illness), of Parkside, Spennymoor. Millie, (nee Price), aged 75 years, dearly loved wife of the late Duncan, a much loved mam of Helen and the late Stephen, a loved mother-in-law, nana, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Monday for service and committal at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium.
ADAMSON January 26, (peacefully), at Stanton Hall Residential Home, Darlington. Mildred Annie, aged 97 years, dearly loved aunt of Doreen and Derek Drummond and will be sadly missed by her friends. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
ALDERSON January 21 (suddenly), of St. Paul's Road, Trimdon Colliery. John, aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of Edith and devoted dad of Susan and dear father-in-law of the late Brian, also a dear brother and brother-in-law. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday at 10.00 a.m. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service and cremation at 10.30 a.m.
ANDERSON January 24, in University Hospital of North Durham. Elsie, aged 96 years, of Coxhoe. A devoted wife of the late Thomas, a dearly loved mother of Audrey, mother-in-law of Will-iam, also much loved grandmother of Kevin, Colin and the late Trevor and great-grandmother to Christopher and Adrian. Funeral to take place on Friday, January 30. Will friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Coxhoe Cemetery. R.I.P
APPLETON On January 27 (peacefully at the Friary Hospital, Richmond), of 23 Langhorne Drive, Reeth. Isabella, aged 78 years, dearly loved wife of Walter, a very dear sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral service to be held at St. Andrew's Church, Grinton on Tuesday, February 3 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. No flowers at her own request, however donations in lieu, if so desired, may be given for Yorkshire Cancer Research for which a plate will be present at the service. Will relatives and friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
ARMSTRONG Daniel Scott, suddenly on January 27, 2004. Much loved son of Marion and Ray, brother of Carl. Funeral at All Saints Church, Northallerton on Wednesday February 4, at 11.30am.
ATKINSON January 27 (peacefully), of Brancepeth Road, Ferryhill. Annie, aged 73 years, beloved wife of the late David, much loved mam of David, loving mother-in-law of Irene, devoted nana of Louise, Andrew and Richard and also a dear great-nana of Nathan, Lewis and Bradley. Service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday at 9.30 a.m.
BAIRD January 20 (peacefully, in hospital), of Cedar Crescent, Willington. John, aged 45 years, much loved son of the late Audrey and Daniel, also a dear brother and uncle. Would friends please meet for service in St. Stephen's Church at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, followed by interment in Willington Cemetery.
BANTHORPE January 26, (suddenly, in hospital). Herbie, aged 69 years, of Leeming Village, (formerly of Norby, Thirsk), dear partner of Hilda, a dearly loved father of Heather, Shirley, Peter and Stuart, a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Thursday, February 5, at 1.15 p.m. prior to private cremation. Family flowers only please.
BARLEY January 24, suddenly but peacefully, at home, in Brompton. Margaret Ruth, aged 66 years, dearly loved daughter of the late Christopher Arthur and Edith Barley, of Sinderby. Loving sister of John, Brenda and Carol and the late Peter, Gordon and Geoff. Funeral service to be held in St. Helen's Church, Ainderby Steeple 2.00 p.m. Monday, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only but donations, if wished, for church funds and Mencap.
BARRAS January 25 (peacefully, in hospital), of St. Paul's Gardens, Spennymoor. Laura, aged 82 years, much loved wife of the late Thomas, dear mother of Stanley and the late Prudence, also beloved sister and sister-in-law. Would friends please meet for service in St Paul's Church on Monday at 11.45 a.m., followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery.
BARRAS Laura, died January 24. She was such a special person with a heart of Gold. Laura is loved very much and will be missed always. Lots of love forever Jacqueline, Kelvin, Jody and Bethany xxxx.
BISHOP January 24 (suddenly), of Waters End, Gainford. John Norman, aged 82 years, dearly loved husband of Dorothy, dear father of Alison, Nicholas, Martyn and the late Christopher, step father of Philippa and Michael, much loved grampy of Gemma, Chloe and Jack. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Gainford at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
BLEWITT January 23 (suddenly, but peacefully), of Darlington. Stan, aged 76 years, beloved husband of the late Evelyn, a much loved dad of Denise and Jane, a respected father-in-law of Bob and Mark, also a loving and devoted grandad of Grace and Matilda. Service at the Holy Trinity Church, Darlington on Monday, February 2 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Will friends please meet at church.
BOOTH January 24 (in hospital), of The Park, Bishop Middleham. Florence Lilian (Betty), aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late Joseph, dearly loved mother of Judith, dearest mother-in-law of Ron and a much loved gran of Rebecca. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 9.40 a.m. Friends please meet at Rose Street Methodist Church Trimdon Grange for service at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the Church and Cancer Research c/o Judith.
BOULDER January 25 (peacefully, in hospital), of West Auckland Road, Shildon. James Arthur, aged 84 years, a dearly beloved husband of Enid (also of the late Peggy), a loving dad, grandad and great-grandad. Interment Thursday, January 29 in Shildon Cemetery. Cortege leaving residence at 10.20 a.m. for a service in the Methodist Church Shildon at 10.30 a.m. Friends please meet at church.
BRADLEY January 24, (peacefully), of Aycliffe Village. William, (Bill), aged 82 years, a beloved husband of Joan, a much loved dad of Keith, Ian and Susie, respected father-in-law of Lou, Marie Chris and Stevie, also a loving and devoted grandad of Sarah and Colin, Ben, Kian, Kasia and Gaelan. Service at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe on Friday January 30, at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in St. Andrew's church yard, Aycliffe Village. Will friends please meet at church.
BRENNAN Kathleen January 22, 2004. Peacefully at Meadowslea Hospital, aged 87 years, formerly of County Durham. Private cremation service followed by an interment of the cremated remains to be announced. Inquiries please to Roberts Bros. Tel: (01978 756997.
BROOKS Cath, passed away peacefully on January 17, aged 88 years, in Tunbridge Wells, formerly of Windsor Court, Bishop Auckland and The Birches, Hurworth. Together again with her beloved Cyril, dearly loved mum of David and Anne, much loved mother-in-law to Joyce and Andy and a very dear granny to Catherine and Alexander. The funeral will take place at St. Dunstan's Church, Southborough on Friday, January 30 at 2.15 p.m., followed by committal at Tunbridge Wells Crema-torium. Flowers may be sent c/o T.W. Boorman Funeral Services, 31 Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8AA. Tel (01892) 541070.
BROOKS Marjorie Peacefully, on January 22, at Ripon Hospital, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Kenneth, much loved mother of Jacquiline, son-in-law Stephen and grandma of Nick and Charlie. Funeral service took place on Wednesday January 28, at St. Mary's Church, Masham, followed by interment in the church yard.
BROWN January 26, peacefully in hospital, of Waterloo Close, Crook. Doris, aged 91 years, dearly loved wife of the late Charlie, precious mum of Margaret, Charles and Shelagh, a most dearly loved gran of Pauline, Christopher and Mike and great-gran of Simon and Richard and a dear sister of Joan and Herbert. Friends please meet for service at the Salvation Army Citadel, Crook on Friday at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Crook Cemetery. Floral tributes may be sent to Buston's Funeral Service, 13 Bell Street, Crook.
BROWN On January 25, peacefully, of Durham, late of Chilton. Lily (formerly Daniel), aged 97 years, dear wife of the late Arthur Daniel and John Brown, dear mother of the late Madge, mother-in-law of the late Ronald and also a dearest nan, great-nan and great-great-nan to all the family. Friends please meet at St. Aidan's Church, Chilton 11.00 a.m. on Monday, February 2, for service prior to interment in Chilton Cemetery.
BUNTING January 27, of Rock Terrace, New Brance-peth. Thomas (Tot), aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Lilian and a loving father of Ian, Jill and David. Friends please meet for service in New Brancepeth Methodist Church on Tuesday, February 3 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at New Brancepeth Club afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Cancer Research UK.
BURN January 24 (peacefully in hospital), of Chapel Garth, Dalton. Isabel, aged 82 years, loving mother of Tony, a dear sister, aunt, mother-in-law and sister-in-law. The funeral service will take place at St. John's Church, Dalton on Monday, February 2 at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Macmillan Nurses and St. John's Church.
BURNIP January 22, of 2 Westhills Close, Sacriston. Cornelius, aged 50 years, dearly loved brother of Alice, Elizabeth, Robert, Joe and the late William and Jack, sadly missed by carer Margaret Ann and a beloved uncle and great-uncle to all the family. Friends please meet for service in St. Peter's Church on Thursday, January 29, at 12.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
BURROW On January 23, peacefully in hospital, of Dent Street, Shildon. Joan (nee Young), aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of the late John Burrow (Jack) and a dear aunt to her nephews and nieces. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, January 30 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel.
BUSHBY January 29, (suddenly), of 21 Davis Crescent, Langley Park. Brian, aged 61 years, dearly loved husband of Audrey and loving father of Michael and Hazel, father-in-law to Lynn and Andrew and devoted grandad to Joseph and Daniel. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service at All Saint's Church, Langley Park on Wednesday, February 4, at 12.45 p.m. Cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to, The British Heart Foundation or Lupus U.K. c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service Limited, Langley, Durham.
CADE January 22, peacefully in Durham Community Hospital and of Davis Crescent, Langley Park, Durham. Mary, aged 95 years, dear daughter of the late Harry and Jessie, loving sister of the late Jessie and Frank. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, January 29 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St. John's Church, Quebec.
CARLISLE (nee Scott) January 26. Pat, aged 57 years, died peacefully at home with family around her, after an illness bravely borne. A dear sister and aunt. Will be sadly missed
CHAPPELL January 27, of Bishop Auckland. Catherine (Cathie), aged 83 years, devoted wife of the late Joseph, a beloved mother, dear mother-in-law and a much loved and loving grandma and great-grandma, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.00 p.m. on Monday, February 2, followed by cremation at Durham. After this service all are welcome to refreshment in The Castle Hotel, Bishop Auckland.
CHERRY On January 21, peacefully, of Sacriston. Violet (formerly Gardner), aged 86 years, dear wife of the late Steve Gardner and John Cherry, much loved mother of Steve, Reg, Pat and David, dear mother-in-law of Doris, Tom and Susan and also a dearest grandmother and great-grandmother to all the family. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. Thursday, January 29 for service and cremation. All welcome back to Holly Acre Rest Home, Sacriston afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Alzheimer's Society, South Approach, Chester-le-Street or donations may be made at the crematorium.
