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PEMBERTON April 20, peacefully, at Portland House, Willington, formerly of Tudhoe Colliery. Florrie (nee Turner), aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late John and a dearly loved cousin. Would friends please meet at St. David's Church, Tudhoe Wednesday, for a service at 1.00 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
PERKIN Greville Stanley (Stan), aged 72 years, on April 13, peacefully in hospital, of Forest Drive, Colburn, Catterick Garrison. Dearly loved husband of Doreen, much loved dad of Graham and David, dear father-in-law of Janet and Wendy and a loving grandad of Natalie and Zoe. Funeral service in the Garrison Memorial Church, Catterick Garrison on Monday, April 28 at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given in Stan's memory. Enquiries to Mr. G. Perkin Tel. (07929) 708411 or to John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors. (01748) 850033.
PETTICAN April 15 (in hospital), of Brentwood, Leyburn, North Yorks. Lionel, dearly loved husband of the late Phyllis, very dear father of Sandy and Ted, Roger and Pat and loving grandad of Sammy, James, Katy and Joe. Funeral service and committal to be held at St. Andrew's Church, Grinton on Monday, April 28 at 11.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Donations in memory of Lionel, if so desired, may be given for Macmillan Cancer Relief, c/o Simon Barningham, Manor Farm, Grinton, Richmond, North Yorks., DL11 6HL.
RICHARDS Chester-le-Street Peacefully, in hospital, on April 16, aged 91 years. Joseph Butler, dearly beloved husband of the late Gwen, dearly loved dad of Nancy and Fred, dear father-in-law of Bill and Norma and a much loved granda and great-granda. Friends invited for service at St. Mary and St. Cuthbert's Church, Chester-le-Street on Friday, April 25 at 9.15 a.m. Cremation following at Durham Crematorium.
RICHARDS On April 22 (in hospital), of 1 Chestnut Grove, Ushaw Moor. David, aged 78 years, beloved husband of the late Elsie, much loved dad of Barry, David and Karen, dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, Ushaw Moor on Thursday, May 1 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for the Kidney Research Fund and Church Funds, may be given after the service.
RICKABY April 24 (peacefully, at home), of The Green, Aycliffe Village. Vera, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Bill, also a much loved sister and aunt. Funeral Wednes-day, April 30. Will family and friends please meet for service 10.30 a.m. at St. Andrew's Church, Aycliffe Village, prior to cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Floral tributes if desired to Co-operative Chapels of Rest, Memorial House, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.
ROBERTSON James Butters, peacefully, on April 21, aged 90 years of Eaglescliffe, beloved husband of Anne, dear father of Janet, Sheila and the late Neil and a much loved grandfather. Service of remembrance at St. Cuthbert's Church, Billingham on Friday, April 25 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Research U.K., Nat West Bank, 123 High Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1AY.
ROBINSON Perkinsville (formerly of Pepperaden). Peacefully, on April 18, aged 98 years. Ada, beloved wife of the late Bill, loving mother of Paul and mother-in-law of Mavis, a dear gran of Julie and great-granma of Surahna. Would friends please meet at Birtley Crematorium on Thursday, April 24 at 2.00 p.m. for service.
ROBSON On April 21, peacefully in the Marie Curie Centre, Newcastle, of 7 Woodland Terrace, Nettlesworth. Carol Anne (nee Richardson), aged 53 years, dearly loved wife of Stephen and loving mother of Alex and Aiden, loving grandma to Katie, Ryan, Georgia, Rebecca and Adam. Friends please meet for service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Witton Gilbert, Durham on Tuesday, April 29 at 1.00 p.m. Private cremation to follow. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to Macmillan Nurses, c/o Stuart Wright Funerals, Langley Park, Durham.
ROOKES Ralph Mitton of The Durham Light Infantry on April 22, peacefully, in hospital, after years of suffering bravely borne, in his 87th year of Hart Station. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Esme and sons Garth and Trevor and all his family. Requiem Mass to take place on Monday at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Blackhall at 11.30 a.m. prior to cremation at Hartlepool Crematorium. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to, The Stroke Rehabilitation Unit at The University Hospital at Hartlepool c/o, the family.
ROSS April 17, at Bowen Road, Darlington. William, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Joyce, dearly loved father of Malcolm and Marlene, father-in-law of Susan and John, also loving grandad of Michele, Andrew, Elliott and Samantha and great-grandad of Luke and Gemma. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in St. Augustine's Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington.
SAYER Marianne, aged 74 years of Gayles, Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on April 22. Beloved wife of the late Dennis, much loved mother of the late Ann and Alan and loving nana to Ian and Andrew. Funeral service at St. Peter and St. Felix Church, Kirby Hill on Wednesday April 30, at 1.00 p.m. followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, if desired donations for church funds.
SCOTT On April 20 (suddenly), of 11 Hunter Avenue, Ushaw Moor. Roger Brian, aged 69 years, dearly loved husband of Audrey, ever loving father of Joseph, Anthony and Lorna, father-in-law of Angela and a much loved brother-in-law, granda and great-granda. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, Ushaw Moor on Friday, May 2 at 1.45 p.m., private cremation to follow.
SEDGWICK On April 23, peacefully in hospital. Hannah, aged 96 years, of Darlington, beloved wife of the late Mathew, sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, April 30 at 11.00 a.m. at All Saints' Church, Darlington, followed by committal at Darlington Crematorium. Family and friends please meet at the church. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, 150 North Road, Darlington.
SIMPSON Peacefully after a long illness, at home, on Sunday, April 20, 2003, in the loving care of his daughter, son-in-law and family. John Simpson, aged 81 years, late of Darlington. Devoted husband of the late Hilda (nee Harker), much loved dad of Elizabeth and Irene, grandad to Jennifer and Nigel, also Caroline and Paul, great-grandad to Katherine, Rachel, Sam and Ryan. Funeral service at Aberdeen Crematorium, Hazlehead (West Chapel), on Monday, April 28 at 2.55 p.m. All friends respectfully invited. Family flowers only please.
SIMPSON Peacefully, at Rossmore Nursing Home, Hull (formerly of Darlington). Inge, aged 76 years, loving wife of Ron, dearly loved mother of Barbara and Ronnie, mother-in-law and devoted grandmother and great-grandmother.
SMITH April 16 (in Shafto House Residential Home, Newton Aycliffe, with her family around her), formerly of Shildon. Florence Ida (formerly Wilson), aged 84 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Ernie, also of the late Jonathon, a devoted mother, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana; also a dear sister and aunt. Cremation Friday, April 25 at Darlington. Cortege leaving her daughter Norma's residence at 1.35 p.m. for a service in the Salvation Army Citadel, Shildon at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the citadel.
STEPHENSON April 20 (peacefully, in hospital), of Maple Grove, West Cornforth. Vera, aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of the late Ephraim, also a much loved sister and aunt. Would friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church at 10.45 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Holy Trinity Church, c/o Mr. John Allen.
STEWARD April 19, peacefully at home in Cullercoats, North Shields. Reg, precious husband of Kay, adored and deeply loved father of Christine and Fiona, a much loved brother and grandpa to all the family. Funeral service to be held at St. George's Church, Cullercoats on Tuesday, April 29 at 10.45 a.m. Strictly private afterwards. Family flowers only but donations in lieu, for Cancer Research, may be sent c/o R.J. Ryland Funeral Services, 1 Farringdon Road, Cullercoats, North Shields. NE30 3ER.
STOVES April 23 (peacefully, at home), of Fishburn Terrace, Fishburn. Dulcie, aged 81 years, dearly loved wife of John, much loved mum of Kathleen and Anthony, mother-in-law of Steve and Lupita and nan of Luke, also a loving sister. Would friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church at 1.15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, followed by interment in Fishburn Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to St. Catherine's Church.
SWINBANK April 19 (in hospital), of Butler Road, Newton Aycliffe (late of Ferryhill). George, aged 81 years. Funeral Thursday, May 1. Will friends please meet for service, prior to cremation, 9.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium Chapel. Any enquiries to Darlington Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel. (01325) 463203.
TAYLOR April 13 (tragically, in Spain). Billy, aged 49 years, beloved husband of Linda and devoted dad of Joy. He will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral Thursday, May 1. Would friends kindly meet for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, 10.45 a.m. prior to private cremation. Floral tributes, if so desired, may be sent to Bryan A. Shepherd, Funeral Director, c/o Oakcliffe Cottage, Macmillan Road, Newton Aycliffe. Any enquiries Tel (01325) 464199.
TEASDALE John Joseph (Jack), aged 83 years, on April 21, peacefully in hospital, of 5 West View, Butterknowle. Dearly loved husband of Ena, a much loved dad of Keith and Ann, dear father-in-law of Lucy and George, loving grandad of Andrew, Craig, Christopher and Robert, great-grandad of Hayley and Emily, beloved brother of Doreen and the late Fred, brother-in-law of Don and the late Ivy and also a dear uncle. Funeral service in St. John's Church, Lynesack on Monday, April 28 at 9.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, for Butterknowle Surgery, are being accepted by John Blenkiron, Funeral Director, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle. DL12 8BJ, or given in church for Church Funds.
