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REMM February 5 (tragically), of 13 May Lea, Witton Gilbert. Chris, aged 40 years, precious son of Meryl and Harald and sadly missed by Jan and all family and friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Witton Gilbert on Monday, March 8 at 1.15 p.m., cremation to follow.
ROACH February 27 (peacefully), of The Hawthorns, Darlington. Edna, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Len, much loved partner of the late Bob, loving mam of Geoff and Chris, also a treasured nana of Michael, Joanne, Kellie and Glenn. Funeral Thursday, March 4. Would friends please meet at 10.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
SADLER Died February 27, 2004, peacefully at Maple Lodge, formerly of Benkhill Lodge, Bedale and Londonderry. Arthur, aged 93 years, beloved husband of the late Gladys Maud, loving father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to be held at St. John's Church, Leeming on Thursday, March 4 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Benkhill Lodge Amenity Fund.
SAYERS March 2 (peacefully), of Bishop Auckland. Flo, aged 73 years, loving wife of George, dearest sister-in-law of Irene. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland on Wednesday March 10, at 9.30 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
SHARKEY March 2. Tom, aged 81 years, of South Church, Bishop Auckland, loving and dearly loved husband, father and grandfather, also dear brother and uncle. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, March 6 in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Coundon, followed by burial in the churchyard. No flowers please. Donations for Cancer Research may be left in the church.
STEWART John (Jack), late of Costa Street, South Bank on March 3, peacefully, in his 93rd year. Devoted son of the late Ethel and Jim, beloved brother of William (Bill), treasured uncle of Angela, Kate and Ron, also much loved great-uncle of Andrew, Paul and Katie. Service to be held on Tuesday, March 9 at 11.00 a.m. in St. John's Church, South Bank, prior to burial at Eston Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Sincere thanks to the staff at Crossfell Medical Centre and the staff of Primrose Court for their loving care.
STOCKDALE March 2 (peacefully), of Westlands Farm, Osmo-therley, formerly of Streetlam, Danby Wiske. Harry, aged 90 years, dearly husband of Nellie, loving father of David, father-in-law of Christine grandfather of Andrew and Kerri-Anne, great-grandad to Olivia and Anya. Funeral service to be held in St. Peter's Church, Osmotherley 11.00 a.m Tuesday, March 9, followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, for the Children's Ward at the Friarage Hospital.
STOCKLEY March 1 (in hospital following a short illness), of Dale Road, Shildon. June, aged 59 years, dearly loved wife of Malcolm, devoted mother of John, a dear sister of Alf, also a much loved sister-in-law. Cremation Tuesday March 9, at Darlington. Cortege leaving residence at 2.35 p.m. for a service in The Methodist Church, Shildon at 2.45 p.m. friends please meet at church.
TARN On February 29, of 13 Walker Street, Bowburn. Edith (nee Bowerbank), beloved wife of the late Billy, a loving mam, nana and great-nana and mother-in-law. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, March 5 at 10.30 a.m. No flowers please. Donations to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
TATE March 3 (peacefully, in hospital), of Morley Crescent, Kelloe. Grace, aged 81 years, much loved wife of Bill and a dear mother and grandmother. Would friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church on Tuesday, March 9 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Macmillan Nurses.
TAYLOR February 24, in hospital. David, aged 64 years, son of the late John and Jennie. Funeral was held in Scotland on March 3.
TAYLOR March 1 (suddenly, at home), of The Avenue, Coxhoe. George, aged 82 years, devoted husband of Freda, a loving father of Bill, Gillian and Angela, father-in-law of Ann, Denis and Adrian, a much loved grandad of Andrew, Michael, Matthew, Adam, Katherine and a loving brother of Ria. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Friday, March 5 at 2.45 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham.
THOMPSON February 28 (peacefully, in hospital), of Thornton Close, Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Shildon. Grace, aged 55 years, dearly loved daughter of Marion and the late Jack, a devoted mother of Gillian and mother-in-law to Andrew, also dearest sister of Liz, Bob and Jack and a dear sister-in-law. Cremation Monday, March 8 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 2.00 p.m. for a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the M.N.D. Association c/o Jean Brown, 5 Southside, Ferryhill.
TODD Mary Lilian (Lily), aged 82 years, of Esperley Lane, Cockfield, died peacefully in hospital on March 2. Beloved wife of the late Fred, dearly loved mother of Chris-tine, Shirley, Russell and the late Julie and a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and aunt. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Cockfield on Tuesday, March 9 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church.
TURNER (nee Cornforth) Margaret. Beloved sister of Barry, Linda and Geoffrey, sister-in-law of Freda, Leslie and Jackie, sadly missed by auntie Kathleen and nieces Louise, Emma, Catriona and Sarah.
TURNER February 26 (suddenly, in hospital), of Darling ton. Margaret, aged 61 years, a loving wife to John, also devoted mother of Helen and Rachel and a much loved nana. Funeral, Thursday March 4. Will friends please meet for service at 3.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium, prior to cremation.
WAKE February 28, (in hospital, after a long illness), of Darlington. Gordon, aged 75 years, a beloved husband to Annie (nee Walls), a devoted father to Angela, Lynn, Anthony, Gillian, Garry, Jayne and the late Linda, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad and a much loved father-in- law. Funeral Friday, March 5. Cortege to leave daughter's residence, Corbridge Crescent, Darlington, 9.30 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium 9.45 a.m. prior to cremation. Floral tributes, if desired, to Co-operative Chapels of Rest, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.
WALTON March 1 (suddenly at home), of 5 Willard Grove East, Stanhope. Colin, aged 66 years, sadly missed by brother Keith, Angela and Adam. Will friends please meet for service in Stanhope Methodist Chapel on Monday, March 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Weardale Community Hospital.
WATSON Eleanor March 2 (peacefully, at home), aged 78 years. Beloved wife of Louis and a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 10.45 a.m. followed by interment in The West Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent for Age Concern, C/o, Seaton Leng and Son Limited, Bondgae, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
WELSH March 3 (peacefully, at home), of Finchale Abbey. Charlotte Agnes (nee Smith), aged 89 years. Dearly beloved wife of Eric, much loved mam of Lucy, Eric and Ann, a dear mother-in-law, also a devoted granma and great-granma. To be received into St. Bede's R.C. Church, Newton Hall on Tuesday, March 9, at 7.00 p.m., followed by Requiem Mass on Wednesday March 10, at 11.00 a.m. Prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at the church. Sadly missed.
WESTGARTH Fred, aged 83 years, of Glebe Terrace, Scorton, died peacefully at home on March 3. Dearly loved husband of Madge and a much loved dad, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. To be received into St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Tuesday, March 9 at 6.30 p.m. for Requiem Mass on Wednesday, March 10 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given for Church Funds. Requiescat in Pace
WILLANS March 3. Jean, (nee Robertson), aged 65 years, (peacefully in her sleep) of Redmire Close, Darlington, (formerly of Eldon Street). Loving wife of the late Allan, dearly loved mum of Beverley and son-in-law Arthur, devoted nana of Gemma and a dear friend of Billy. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Flowers or alternatively donations for, The Salvation Army may be sent C/o, Seaton Leng and Son Limited, Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
WILLIS March 1 (peacefully, in hospital), of Stanley Way, Billy Row, Crook. Hilda (nee Hodgson), aged 92 years. Would friends please meet for service in Wooley Terrace Methodist Church on Tuesday, March 9 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in St. Thomas' Churchyard.
WILSON (nee Ellis) March 3 (peacefully, at St Teresa's Hospice), of Newton Aycliffe. Natasha, aged 31 years, much loved wife of Alan, treasured daughter of David and Vivien, loving sister of Karen, adored aunty of Rebecca, special granddaughter of Tommy, Joan and Doreen. Funeral Wed-nesday, March 10. Will friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at St. Michael's Church, Heigh-ington, prior to interment at the West Cemetery, Newton Aycliffe. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given in Church to be given to Natasha's favourite charities.
WILTON February 27, peacefully at Wimbledon Close, Darlington. Brian, aged 66 years, beloved husband of Anne and a dearly loved father, grandad, great-grandad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m.
WOOD Dennis Alfred (Chippy), aged 69 years, peacefully on March 3, at Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick, formerly of Richmond. Much loved father of Jackie, loved grandfather of David, Daniel and Jordan and a dear brother of Mavis and David. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Wednesday, March 10 at 1.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Stroke Association are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
WOOFF March 3 (peacefully, in hospital), of Tremaduna Grange, Trimdon Village. Isabella, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late George, loving mother of Geoffrey. Cortege leaving Tremaduna Grange Tuesday at 10.05 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church for service at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
ADAMS March 3 (peacefully in hospital), of Saxty Way, Sowerby, Thirsk, formerly of Heworth and Burtonstone Lane. Cyril Stanley, aged 94 years, beloved husband of the late Doris, dearly loved father of Brian, Keith, Sylvia and Roger, a dear father-in-law, grandpa and great-grandpa. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Friday, March 12 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at York. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to Age Concern.
ALLEN March 7, suddenly in hospital, of Maple Avenue, Sherburn Road, Gilesgate, Durham. Peter, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Elizabeth, dearly loved father of June, David, John and Janet, a dear father-in-law, also a devoted grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service Durham Crematorium on Wednesday at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Diabetes Association, c/o the family.
ARMSTRONG Jessie, (Nee Hallam). Late of Stockton and Darlington. Died peacefully on March 6, 2004, aged 86 years in Malvern, Worcestershire. Beloved wife of Stan and mother of Stuart and Jean. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday March 16, at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations to, Acorn Childrens Hospice, c/o, Holland Funeral Service, 71 Barnard Green Road, Malvern. WR14 3LS.
ARMSTRONG March 9 (peacefully, in hospital), of Oakfields, Middleton Tyas. Valerie, aged 74 years, much loved wife to David. Funeral Tuesday, March 16. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
ARMSTRONG March 7 (suddenly), of Mayfair Road, Darlington. Thomas Edward (Eddie), aged 61 years, dearly beloved husband of Yvonne, dearly loved dad of Tony, Jacquie, Angie, Carol, Melanie and Marion, dear father-in-law and a much loved grandad, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service in Grange Road Baptist Church at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent to Grange Road Baptist Church.
ARNOTT Professor David Whitehorn died peacefully at Leeming Garth Care Centre on March 10, aged 88 years. Much-loved husband of Kathleen, father of Margaret and Rosemary, father-in-law of Mark and Richard and grandfather of Rachel, Sophia, Tom and Katy. Funeral service at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale, on Tuesday, March 16 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations to Mowbray Suite, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, and St. Gregory's. Inquiries to Keith Parlour. Tel (01677) 426185.
ATHEY March 4 (after a long illness patiently borne), of Hallgarth Road, Trimdon Village. George, aged 83 years, beloved husband of Jennie, dearly loved father of Edna and Alan, dearest father-in-law of Billy and Margaret and a much loved grandad of Paula, Sarah and Adam. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 12.20 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church for service at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery.
ATKINSON (nee Pickering) Died March 9, peacefully at Beechwood Nursing Home, of Bedale. Agnes, aged 77 years, beloved wife of Wilf, dearly loved mother of Geoffrey, Janet, Sandra, Anne and Karen, also dear mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Monday, March 15 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Bedale Alzheimer's Day Unit.
