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SUNTER January 28, of Bell Street, Crook. William (Bill), aged 69 years (formerly Landlord of the Surtees Hotel, Crook). A beloved husband of Belle, a dearly loved father of Jacqueline, Paul and Joanne, a loving grandfather of Nadia, Christopher and Katrina and great-grandfather of Kai, also a dear brother and brother-in-law. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Tuesday, February 3 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
TAYLOR January 23, (peacefully), of Darlington. Margaret, aged 75 years, beloved wife of Tich, a much loved mother of Ken, Bob and Alison, a loving sister-in-law of Mage, also a dear friend of aunty Dot. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Thomas Aquinis R.C. Church, Darlington on Friday January 30, at 12.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. All floral tributes may be sent to, The Co-operative Funeral Service, 50 St. Cuthberts Way, Darlington. Tel: (01325) 463203.
TAYLOR January 25, at St Helens Nursing Home (formerly of Spennymoor). Lucy, aged 82 years, dearly loved wife of the late Arthur, much loved mam of Janet and Lillian, mother-in-law of Barry and the late Ronnie, also a very dear nana, great-nana and aunt. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday for a service and committal at 2.30 p.m.
THOMPSON January 24 (very peacefully), of Darlington. Catherine, aged 72 years, beloved wife of the late Alty, a much loved mother of Vivian, Alan, Elaine, Nigel, Ian, Diane and Linda, a respected mother-in-law, also a loving and devoted nana and grandma. Service at Bondgate Methodist Church, Darlington on Friday, February 6 at 1.20 p.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery, Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Bondgate Methodist Church.
THOMPSON January 30 (peacefully in hospital), of Barnard Castle. William Robson Thompson, much loved brother of Mary and the late Ethel and Dorothy. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral particulars to follow.
TINDILL Margaret Maureen (nee Dossor), aged 77 years, of Newton-le-Willows, died unexpectedly at home, on January 28. Dearly loved wife of Brian, much loved and special mother of Colin and Sally and loving nana to Robin. Funeral service at St. Patrick's Church, Patrick Brompton on Wednesday, February 4 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, if desired, donations may be given in church for Guide Dogs for the Blind and Church Funds.
TODD January 24 (peacefully, in her sleep), of West Lane, Hawthorn Village. Ada, aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, much missed mam to Peter and Maggi and a loving grandma to Hannah, Emmy and Nicholas, a dear sister and sadly missed by friends past and present. Would family and friends please meet for service at St Michael and All Angel Church, Hawthorn Village on Monday, February 2 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m.
TURNER January 22 (in hospital), of St. Mary's Walk, Thirsk. Phil, aged 74 years, beloved husband of Dorothy, loving father of Paul and a dear grandad to Frances and Matthew and father-in-law to Muffy. The funeral service will take place at St. Wilfrid's Church, South Kilvington on Thursday, January 29 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Lambert Hospital and St. Wilfrid's Church.
TWIST January 28, (suddenly, at home). Margaret, aged 66 years, of Carole Dunes, Quarrington Hill. A devoted mam and special friend to Julie and the late Malcolm, dearest sister of Benny and Dianne, sister-in-law of Carol and Hughie and sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral to take place on Tuesday. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium, 10.00 a.m.
TYERS (nee Wallace) January 29 (suddenly, in hospital). Crissy, aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late Henry, dear mother of Christine, Martha, Terry, Jimmy, also the late Henry, Joe and David, dear mother-in-law of Derek, Julie, Janice, Jim and Kath, dearest sister of Cyril and the late Audrey, John, Jimmy, Jacky Medd and Freddie Wallace. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence Tuesday, February 3 for service at St Aidan's Church, Oxford Street, Hartlepool 11.00 a.m., prior to interment at Stranton Grange Cemetery, Hartlepool. All family and friends are welcome.
VICKERS January 22, (suddenly, on holiday), of Devonshire Road, Darlington. Arthur Robert, aged 74 years, dearly loved husband of the late Pat, dear brother of Alice and Sylvia. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service in Haughton Methodist Church at 12.30 p.m. followed by interment at The West Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to, Seaton Leng and Son, Limited, Bondgate, Darlington.
WADDINGTON January 23 (peacefully, in hospital). Granville, aged 79 years, of Darlington. Much loved husband of the late Freda and dear uncle of Christine and David. Funeral service to take place on Friday, January 30 at 10.00 a.m. at the Elim Pentecostal Church, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends invited, please meet at the Church. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynells, 150 North Road, Darlington.
WALKER Joyce, aged 61 years, of School Aycliffe, beloved wife, best friend and soulmate of Alfred, loving mother of Andrew and Louise, also grandmother to Rosie and Matthew. After a long and difficult journey through life, finally the peace she so justly deserves. Will friends please meet for a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Joyce in St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, followed by cremation at Durham. Flowers may be sent, as Joyce loved flowers.
WALLER January 26 (suddenly, in hospital), of Deighton. Alan, aged 68 years, beloved husband of the late Ann, father of Richard and dearly loved partner to Sheila, brother of Eric and Ernest, brother-in-law to Liz and Dorothy and a devoted uncle. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church, Deighton 1.00 p.m. Friday, followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations if wished for church funds. Friends please meet at Church.
WARD January 26 (peacefully). Veronica, aged 89 years, of Castle Eden. Dearly beloved wife of the late John Matthew, much loved and devoted mam of Delia and the late Mavia, also a dear mother-in-law of George. Requiem Mass to take place at St. Joseph's Church, Blackhall on Friday at 10.00 a.m., prior to interment at Castle Eden Churchyard. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at Church. Reunited with Dad and Mavia. At Peace.
WARD January 22 (peacefully in hospital), of Chapel Garth, Dalton, Thirsk. Tom, aged 78 years, beloved husband of Meg, loving father of Barrie, Janet and Pat, a dear grandad, great-grandad, brother and brother-in-law, father-in-law and uncle. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Friday, January 30 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Coronary Care Unit, The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
WATERS January 22, (peacefully), in The Beaconsfield Court Nursing Home, Barnard Castle, (formerly of Crawleyside, Weardale and Sunder land). Margaret Phillips, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Harry, a much loved mum of Harry, a dear mother-in-law of Vera, a loving grandma of Steven and David and a great-grandma of Thomas. Will friends please meet for service in Ewesley Road Methodist Church, Sunderland on Saturday January 31, at 12.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Sunderland Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu if so desired may be left in church for church funds. Inquiries to John Wise Funeral Service. Tel: (01833) 637227.
WATERS Mary Louisa January 22, (peacefully, in hospital). Aged 77 years, formerly of Yarm Road, Darlington. Dear wife of the late Harry and a much loved sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Will friends please meet at 1.20 p.m. on Thursday January 29, at St. Herbert's Church for service and later interment at North Cemetery, Darlington.
WELFORD Martin Erskine, peacefully on January 25, County Durham. Beloved husband of Anne, father of Christopher, Joanna and Stephen and adored grandfather of Anna, Charlie, Katie, Helen, Laura, Lucy and Max. Service of Thanksgiving in St. James' Church, Hamsterley on Monday, February 2 at 2.30 p.m. No flowers please. Donations to Macmillan Durham Appeal, c/o Gibson Funeral Services, Bishop Auckland. Tel. (01388) 603665.
WILKINSON January 27 (suddenly, in hospital), of Cunningham Place, Gilesgate. Phyllis (nee Atkin), aged 70 years, devoted wife of Chris, beloved mam of Susan, Janet, Brenda, Geoffrey and Jacqueline, a dearest mother-in-law, a treasured grandma and great-grandma, also a sadly missed sister to Margery, Eileen, Jim, Bill and David. Phyllis will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all family and friends. Cortege to leave residence on Tuesday, February 3 for service at St. Giles' Church at 2.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m.
WILKINSON January 27, in The Chimneys Nursing Home Sherburn Hill, late of Kell Crescent, Sherburn Hill. Elizabeth (nee Heaton), aged 97 years, dearly loved wife of the late Albert and loving mother of the late Albert and Margaret, also a loving grand-mother. A faithful servant to The Salvation Army. Friends please meet for service at The Salvation Army Citadel, Sherburn Hill on Tuesday, February 3 at 12.30 p.m. Cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to The Salvation Army.
WILLIAMS (Newton-le-Willows) Joan, died peacefully on January 22, aged 78 years, also her beloved husband Bob, died peacefully on January 26, aged 82 years. Dear parents of Julian and Angela, also loving grandparents and great-grandparents. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Patrick's Church, Patrick Brompton on Saturday, January 31 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to be shared between R.N.L.I. and Church Funds.
WILSON January 24, of Shildon. Robert Howard, aged 79 years, beloved husband of Thelma, also a dearly loved father, father-in-law, grandad and brother. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Chapel at 12.20 p.m. on Friday, January 30, followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please.
WIPER Anthony Vincent (Tony), aged 58 years, of Middleton Tyas, died peacefully in hospital on January 30, after a long illness. Dearly loved husband of Christine, much loved father of Philip, very dear brother to Ken, Chris and Geoff and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Middleton Tyas on Friday, February 6 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, if desired, donations may be given in church for Cancer Research UK.
WOODFINE January 29 (peacefully), of Coundon, formerly Crook. Elsie (nee Winter), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Alan, devoted mother of the late Raymond and a much loved gran of Paula and Donna. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, February 3 at 3.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent for the MARA Unit, Bishop Auckland General Hospital c/o Mrs Doris Winter, 1 Queen Street, Crook DL15 8QQ.
WRIGHT January 27, (peacefully, in hospital). Bill, aged 87 years, of Ted Fletcher Court, Darlington. A dearly loved and devoted husband of Nancy, a loving and respected dad to Linda, John, Benny and Margaret, much loved grandad of Kay, Simon, Garry, Michelle, Jenny, Steve, Francis and Jonathan, also beloved great-grandad to Cameron, Liorah, Lyndsey, JamieAnn, Garry, Liam, Penny and Ellie. Funeral to take place on Tuesday, February 3, at Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
ADAMSON Ann February 3, of 121 Cotsford Park Estate, Horden. Ann, aged 78 years, a dearly beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Peter, Christine, Paul and the late Bernadette, also a dearly loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Interment Horden Cemetery on Monday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Our Lady Star of the Sea R.C. Church, Horden at 11.00 a.m.
ANTHONY January 31, (at home after a short illness), of Lyne Road, Middlestone Moor. Elizabeth Ann, (Betty), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late William James, (Bill), a dearly loved mam of Florence and Pamela, a dear mother-in-law and a much loved nana and great-nana. Would friends please meet in Trinity Methodist Church, Rosa Street, Spennymoor, Friday for a service at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment in Rock Road Cemetery
ASHMORE Maisie (nee McGowan), aged 88 years, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2004. Will be sorely missed by grandchildren Jason, Sue, Christine and David and daughters-in-law Jenny, Ann and Gill.
BAXTER Doris, aged 83 years, of Kneeton Close, Middleton Tyas, died peacefully at home, on January 29. Dearly loved mother of Louis, Dorothy, June and the late Ann and a dear mother-in-law, loving nan and great-nan. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, February 5 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given at the crematorium chapel for the Victoria Ward, Friary Hospital, Richmond.
BEAMSON January 31 (suddenly, in hospital), of Dunelm Road, Trimdon Village. Leslie (Les), aged 41 years, husband of Marilyn, loving son of Jean and the late Ray, dearest brother of Dave, Ann and John and also a dear son-in-law and brother-in-law. Service and committal at Hartlepool Crematorium Chapel on Monday at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only.
BEAN Stanley Till Died peacefully in hospital on February 3, aged 92 years, late of Oak Mount, formerly of Ripon and Bedale. Husband of the late Kathleen, father of Christopher, David and Peter, also a dear grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service to be held at Wycar Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, February 10 at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Oak Mount Amenity Fund and Wycar Chapel.
BEAUMONT February 3, (suddenly, at home). Peter James, aged 55 years, deeply missed by mum, brother Henry and sister Christine. Will be forever remembered by his loving family. Funeral service to take place on Monday, February 9, at 10.30 a.m. in St. Mark's Church, prior to interment in North Cemetery. Friends please meet at church. Floral tribute may be sent to, John Meynell Funeral Service, 148/150 North Road.
BELL January 31, of 15 Durham Road, Wolsingham. Joan, aged 73 years, dearly loved wife of Norman, loving mother of John, Frank, Michael and Leslie, much loved nana and a dear sister and mother-in-law. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Thursday, February 5 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research, plate at the crematorium.
BENNIONS George Herman (Squadron Leader D.F.C., R.A.F. Ret'd.), aged 90 years, of Catterick Village, died peacefully on January 30, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Avis, loving father to Connie, Shirley and Georgina and a dear grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Saturday, February 7 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only, if desired, donations may be given in Church for the Blond McIndoe Research Centre (Plastic Surgery) and St. Anne's Church Funds.
