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TOMLINSON March 15 (peacefully, at home). Irene (nee Goundry), dearly loved sister of Muriel, Elsie, Betty and Brian. Interment Monday, March 22 at Rosemount Cemetery, South Church, following a service in St. Andrew's Church, South Church at 12.30 p.m. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
WAINE March 13, died peacefully at Rydal Care Home. Connie, formerly Carter of Startforth and Barnard Castle, loving mother of Roy, Fay, Stan, Tony, Sandra, Bill, June and the late Gerry, also nana and grandma to all. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, March 18 at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in chapel to the Alzheimer's Society. The family invite everyone attending the service to the Montalbo Hotel afterwards for refreshments.
WALKER March 12 (in hospital), of North End, Sedgefield. Nancy Maureen, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Norman and will be sadly missed by her relatives and friends. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Edmund's Church, at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Sedgefield Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
WALLS March 14, of Sanderson Road, Hurworth. Kathy, aged 78 years, dearly loved mam of Margaret, John, Ken, Baz and Donny, much loved gran of Dan, Chris, Matt and Nathan and a dear sister of Eva. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in Hurworth Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation.
WALTON March 16 (suddenly in hospital), of Leekworth Gardens, Middleton-in-Teesdale. Maurice William (Willie), aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late Eleanor, a much loved father of Pearl and grandad of the late Gary. Would family and friends please meet for the Farewell Service to celebrate the life of Willie, Wednesday, March 24 at the Methodist Chapel, Middleton-in-Teesdale at 12.00 noon. Donations may be left at the chapel for chapel funds.
WANDLESS March 16 (suddenly), of Brandon. Kenny, aged 71 years, beloved brother and brother-in-law of David and Kathleen and the late George and Jean, also a much loved uncle. Funeral Friday. Would friends please meet at 10.00 a.m. for service in St. Andrew's Church, followed by interment in Meadowfield Cemetery.
WARBURTON March 17, peacefully in hospital, surrounded by all his family, of Greenbank Court, Darlington. Henry (Harry), aged 81 years, loving husband of Joyce, dearly loved dad of Carol, Irene, Elizabeth and Michael, a much loved father-in-law, darling grandad, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Flowers, or donations if preferred, may be sent for Cancer Services, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WESTWOOD On March 13 (peacefully at Brentwood Lodge, Leyburn), formerly of Thornfield, Yoredale Avenue, Leyburn. Hilda, in her 100th year, dearly loved wife of the late Harry (Butcher), very dear mother of Jeffrey, Dorothy and Gerald, a much loved mother-in-law, nanna and great-nanna. Funeral service to be held at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Monday, March 22 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Leyburn Cemetery. Family flowers only please, however, donations in lieu, if so desired, may be given for Brentwood Lodge Amenity Fund and Church Funds (plate present at the service). Will friends please meet at the church.
WHEELER March 12 (peacefully in hospital, after a long illness), of Walkworth Way, Darlington. Robert (Bob), aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Edna, a dear dad of Lynn, David and Janet, also a devoted grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Wednesday, March 24. Will friends please meet for service and cremation 3.15 p.m. at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Stroke Association.
WILKINSON Mary, aged 72 years, of Lartington, Barnard Castle, died peacefully at home on March 13. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of John and loving grandmother of Nicola and Margaret. Funeral service at St. Romald's Church, Romaldkirk on Friday, March 19 at 12.30 p.m., followed by private interment. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given in church for Marie Curie Cancer Care and Romaldkirk Church Funds.
WILSON March 11 (peacefully in hospital), of Holmeside Avenue, Trimdon Grange (late of The Wheatsheaf, Consett). Patricia (nee Rock), aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Jim, treasured mum, dearest mother-in-law and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Cortege leaving Good Avenue, Trimdon Grange Thursday at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet at Mountsett Crematorium for service and cremation at 2.00 p.m.
WILSON March 15, of Springwell Road, Durham. Donald Sutherland, aged 70 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret and a loving brother-in-law of Sally and George and a dear uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Oswald's Church, Durham, Wednesday for a service at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery, Spennymoor. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to 'Arthritis and Rheumatism Council for Research', c/o Copeman House, St. Mary's Court, St. Mary's Gate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7TD.
WRIGHT Joseph (Joe) Loving father, grandfather and uncle, (ex United Bus Co.). Died suddenly on March 16. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday March 23, at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to, Alzheimers Disease Society. A plate will be provided at the crematorium.
WRIGHT March 15, suddenly, of Lascelles Lane, North-allerton. Richard Marshall, aged 77 years, dearly loved husband of Marion, father of Linda, Sandra and the late Nigel, also beloved grandfather. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Northallerton at 12.45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, followed by family cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
WRIGHT Died March 15, peacefully at home, with his family surrounding him. Peter Dawson, aged 66 years, of Bedale, beloved husband of Edna, dear father of Andrew, Paul and Philip, daughters-in-law Kay and Rebecca. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Monday, March 22 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to be shared between the Mowbray Suite at the Friarage Hospital and Marie Curie Cancer Care.
YEOMAN Ray passed away sadly on March 15, in hospital. Ray, (ex Boro player, Darlington player and manager). Funeral service and cremation takes place on Monday, March 22, in St. Bede's Chapel. Teesside Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. Friends please meet at chapel, afterwards at The Bluebell Hotel. Resting at Relph Funeral Home, 17 Jubilee Road, Eston. Tel: (01642) 457113.
ARMSTRONG March 22 (suddenly, at home), of Hall Terrace, Willington. Mary, aged 69 years. Beloved wife of the late Joe, loving mam of Lisa and partner David, devoted nana of Ann-Marie and Rachal, also a dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin, sister-in-law and good friend to all who knew her. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady and St. Thomas R.C. Church, Willington on Friday March 26, at 11.00 a.m. Interment to follow in the church yard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to, Our Lady and St. Thomas R.C. Church. R.I.P.
ASHTON March 20. Philip, aged 79 years, late of Holme Cottage, Hawes, a dear husband, dad and grandad. Funeral will take place on Thursday, March 25 at 2.30 p.m. at Hawes Methodist Church, followed by interment at Hawes Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Friarage Hospital Respirator Fund. Friends please meet at the Methodist Church.
AUSTIN Alice Maud (nee Younger) March 21 (peacefully). Alice, aged 82 years, dearly beloved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Pat, mother-in-law of Ken, loving gran of Tony, Jane, Sharon, Debbie, David and Martin and also a special great-gran of Laura. Service and cremation takes place in the Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium on Monday, March 29 at 10.30 a.m. Would friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Imperial Cancer Research Fund, Northern Appeals Centre, Unit 16, Pavillion Park, Royds Hall Road, Leeds, LS12 6AJ.
BAILES March 19 (in hospital), of Newhouses, Frosterley (formerly of Norton). William Gerard (Ged), aged 59 years, dearly loved husband of Janet, son-in-law of Ena, also a dear brother and brother-in-law. Cremation Monday, March 29 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 1.40 p.m. for a service in the Bridge End Methodist Chapel, Frosterley at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be forwarded to Janet for the Intensive Care Unit, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham.
BAILEY On February 16, suddenly at home, in Northallerton. Andrew Danny (Andy), aged 45 years, dearly loved son of Ivy and Danny and dear brother of Linda and brother-in-law of Rob and dearest uncle to Ian, Stuart and Tom. Funeral service to be held in the New Life Baptist Church 2.00 p.m. Friday, March 26, followed by interment. At Peace
BELL March 18, 2004. Mary Jane, (nee Allinson). Our Mary, our sister, loving, caring, thoughtful and true, these precious memories we have of you. In God's care you sleep above, in our hearts you stay with love. From sisters Olive, Rachel, Margaret, Harriet, brother Brian, brother-in-law Jack, the late Violet and all your family.
BELLWOOD March 22, suddenly, of Bishop Auckland. George William (Billy), aged 64 years, beloved husband of Jean, devoted dad of Carol and Jill, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving granda, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 11.30 a.m. on Monday, March 29, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
BENNINGTON March 22, peacefully in hospital, of King William Street, Darlington. Geoffrey, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Sheila, loving father of Debbie, father-in-law of Michael, much loved brother of Joan and dear friend of many at the JUC Club. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m.
BLUNT On March 17, of Shincliffe Village. Jean Mary, a dearly beloved and devoted wife of the late Percy M.B.E. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Shincliffe on Thursday, March 25 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given after the service for St. Mary's Church. Friends welcome for refreshments at the Rose Tree, Shincliffe afterwards. Enquiries to N. Alderson, Funeral Directors, Ushaw Moor, Durham. Tel. (0191) 3731828.
BOWLES On March 18, of Durham, late of Prudhoe. Rowland, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Emily, a much loved dad of Keith, Elizabeth and Kathryn and a loving grandad of Craig, Lauren, Sarah and Sean, father-in-law to Barbara, Chris and Ray. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, March 25 at 12.00 noon, interment to follow at South Road Cemetery. All welcome back to Nevilles Cross Club.
BRADLEY March 17 (in hospital). Benjamin, aged 72 years, of Peel Avenue, Trimdon Colliery, a devoted husband of Doris, beloved father of Colin, Kevin, Phillip and Olwen, father-in-law of Eileen, Gillian, Barbara and Jeff, also a loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral to take place on Thursday. Would friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Trimdon Colliery at 10.00 a.m. followed by private cremation.
BRUCE Edna (nee Cessford) March 18, of Rosedale Terrace, Horden. Edna, aged 85 years, dearly beloved wife of the late James, (Jim), a loving mother of Elaine and Eric, a dear mother-in-law of Sam and Linda, also a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. Cremation Sunderland Cremator ium, Thursday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Horden at 2.00 p.m.
BURNSIDE J.W. Once of Grasmere Road, Darlington. passed away March 18, 2004, of Auckland, New Zealand, after a very long illness.
CALVERT In hospital of 8 Aldholme Court, Framwellgate Moor. Ralph Burn, aged 76 years, beloved husband of Elsie and a loving father of Sheila, Stewart and Brian and a much loved grandad and father-in-law. Would friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Monday, March 29 at 12.00 noon. No flowers by request please.
CALVERT Peacefully in Scunthorpe, late of Witton Park, Gwen, (nee Pounder). Dear wife of John, loved mam of Ann and Susan, daughter of the late Robert and Sarah. Beloved nanna, sister and mother-in-law.
CLOSE March 19 (suddenly in hospital), of Gormire Close, Thirsk. Annie, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mother of Michael and the late Peter, a dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service will be held at York Crematorium on Friday, March 26 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the League of Friends, the Lambert Hospital, Thirsk.
CODY Patrick Joseph (Pat), aged 75 years, on March 19, peacefully at home in Barnard Castle. Beloved husband of Mary and a dearly loved father and grandfather. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, March 26 at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for St. Mary's R.C. Church, may be given at the crematorium or sent to James and John Blenkiron, Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ. R.I.P.
CROFT March 22 (peacefully, in hospital), of Ferryhill. Kenneth (Kit), aged 73 years, beloved husband of the late Doreen, dearly loved father of Jeff, much loved grandfather of Sam and also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Monday. Will friends please meet at 10.00 a.m. for service in St. Luke's Church, followed by interment in Duncombe Cemetery. Floral tributes to 44 Darlington Road, Ferryhill.
DAVIES Emma March 19, suddenly but peacefully, at Salisbury Terrace, Darlington. Emma, devoted wife of Dave, adored mother of Barry, Kenny and Tina, beloved mother-in-law of Janette and John, also a much loved nana and dear sister. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m.
