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PAYNE April 3 (suddenly), of Newton Aycliffe. Patricia, (Pat), aged 79 years. Funeral service willtake place on Wednesday, April 14 at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe, 12.30 p.m. prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
PEACOCK April 4 (peacefully, in hospital), of William Street, Ferryhill. Robert, aged 91 years, beloved husband of Mary, much loved father of Neil and Alan, dear father-in-law of Sandra and Janice, also a dearest grandad and great-grandad. Would friends and family please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Saturday at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Manor House, Ferryhill.
PEACOCK On April 4, suddenly but peacefully at home, in Osmotherley. John, aged 88 years, dearly loved husband of Joy, loving father of David and Regan, a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to be held in St. Peter's Church, 2.00 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, followed by interment.
PICKERING April 2, peacefully in hospital, of Coronation Avenue, Carrville, Durham. Bob, aged 87 years, beloved husband of Gladys, dearly loved father of Robert and Allan, a dear father-in-law of Margaret and Gloria, also a devoted grandad of Stephen, Alister and Sharon. Cortege to leave residence on Thursday at 2.05 p.m. Friends please meet for service Carrville Methodist Church at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Refreshments afterwards at 45 Grange Road, Carrville.
PRINGLE April 3 (peacefully, in hospital), of Galloway, Darlington. Sheila Moira, aged 69 years, much loved wife of Bill, also a dearly loved sister of Audrey and Peter. Funeral Wednesday, April 14. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
RAVEN April 4 (peacefully), of Thurstan Grange, West Cornforth (formerly of Willington). Peter, aged 57 years, beloved son of John and the late Winifred, loving brother of Michael, also a dear nephew of Cora. Service and committal at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday at 3.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
RAWLE Edward (Eddie), aged 69 years, of Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland, died in hospital on April 6, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved husband of Anne, much loved dad of Lyndsey and dear friend to Chris. Funeral service at Etherley Methodist Church on Thursday, April 15 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, if desired, donations may be given in church for the Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland.
REED April 2, peacefully at Moorlands Residential Home, of Loraine Crescent, Darlington. George Priestman, aged 85 years, a dearly loved brother of the late Mary, who will be sadly missed by his faithful, loving and loyal friend Doris. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent or donations, if preferred, may be given for Elm Ridge Methodist Church.
REID April 6, of Bankfoot Grove, Crook. Ethel, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, also a dear grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednes-day, April 14 at 10.30 a.m. No flowers by request.
REYNOLDS April 5 (suddenly, at home), of West Auckland. Arnold, aged 73 years. A loving husband of the late Thursa, dearly loved father of Gary, Christopher and Joan and dearest father-in-law of Valerie and Denise, a dear granda of Demi, Daniel and Tia, also a sadly missed brother and uncle. Interment Wednesday, April 14, in West Auckland Cemetery. Cortege leaving residence at 11.05 a.m. for a service in St. Helen Church, St. Helens, Bishop Auckland at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at church.
ROBSON April 4 (suddenly in hospital, after a long illness), late of Wheatley Hill. Thomas, aged 66 years, dearly loved brother of James, John, Richard and the late David, dearest brother-in-law and a much loved uncle. Cortege leaving his brother's residence Dodds Close, Wheatley Hill Thursday at 12.35 p.m. Friends please meet at All Saints' Church for service at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Hartlepool.
ROBSON April 4, of Poplar Cottage, 93 Front Street, Frosterley. Florence, aged 83 years, dearly loved wife of the late John Leslie, loving mother of Linda and Peter, much loved grandmother of Kathryn and Andrew and great-grandma to Daniel. Will friends please meet for service in Bridge End Methodist Chapel, Frosterley on Thursday, April 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
RUSS (nee Swainston) April 1 (suddenly), of Chilton. Margaret, aged 53 years, loving wife of George, dearly loved mother of Jamie and Leanne, adored nana of Kaysey and Steven, a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt, also beloved daughter-in-law of Cathy. Funeral Tuesday. Will friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service at St. Aidan's Church, followed by interment in West Cemetery, Darlington.
SANDERSON April 3 (peacefully, at home), of The Meet, Newton Aycliffe. Bill, aged 50 years, much loved husband of Gillian, also loving dad to Lee and Danielle, brother to Wilf, Ted, Neil and the late Alfie. Funeral Wednesday, April 14. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. All floral tributes to be sent to Co-operative Funeral Service, 20 Macmillan Way, Newton Aycliffe.
SAVAGE April 6 (after an illness bravely borne), of 13 Ferndale, Wolsingham. Kenneth (Ken), aged 66 years, dearly loved husband of the late Muriel, loving father of John, Maxine, Melvin and the late Stephen and a much loved grandfather. Will friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Parish Church on Saturday, April 10 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment.
SEYMOUR April 3. Vera, aged 90 years, formerly of Valley Road, Northallerton. Much loved sister of Gladys, Bill and Kenneth, aunty to Red, mother of the late John Seymour. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Tuesday, April 13 at 1.45 p.m.
SHAW April 3, at St. Teresa's Hospice, of Meadowfield Road, Darlington. Douglas (Doug), beloved husband of Denice, much loved dad of Martin and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
SHIPTON On March 31, suddenly at home, late of Crosby Grange. Basil, aged 70 years, a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend. Funeral service to be held in St. Leonard's Church, Thornton-le-Street 11.30 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, followed by interment. Flowers or donations, if wished, for the Yorkshire Cancer Research and Church Funds.
SPENCER April 4, of Wynd House, Gayle. Robert Bentham, aged 96 years. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, April 13 at 1.30 p.m. at St. Margaret's Church, Hawes, followed by interment at Hawes Methodist Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations for St. Margaret's Church. Friends please meet at Church.
STERLING Charlotte Elizabeth, aged 97 years, formerly of Queens Court, Richmond, died peacefully at The Terrace Care Home, Richmond on April 2. Beloved wife of the late Tom, much loved mother of Ronald, Muriel and the late Thomas and a loving grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Thursday, April 8 at 1.15 p.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided at the Church for the Richmond Methodist Church Building Fund.
SWALES Margaret Anne Suddenly, but peacefully on April 1, of Sessay. Dear wife of Edward, loving mother of Andrew and Karen, mother-in-law of Frances and John, a very special grandma of Elliot, also of Rebecca and dear sister of Patricia. Service and interment at St. Cuthbert's Church, Sessay on Wednesday April 7, at 2.00 p.m. Donations if desired to, Yorkshire Cancer and St. Cuthbert's Church.
SYKES-SMITH (Richmond) Ruby Evie born March 28, 2004, died March 28, 2004 and Poppy Emalee born March 28, 2004 died March 31, 2004. Most cherished and special Angels of Claire and Stephen. Funeral private.
TAYLOR April 5 (suddenly), at Dixon Estate, Shotton Colliery. Irene, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Reg, dearly loved mother of Renee and dearest mother-in-law of Edward, also a much loved nan. Cortege leaving residence, Tuesday at 10.20 a.m. Friends please meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 10.30 a.m. followed by cremation at Sunderland
THOMAS April 3 (peacefully, in hospital), of Spennymoor, formerly of Tudhoe. Monica (nee Stoker), aged 79 years, loving wife of the late Leslie, a much loved mam of Michael and Peter, mother-in-law and friend to Mary and Barbara, a devoted nana to Ian, Neil, Jacqueline and Gwyneth, great-nana to Amy, Peter and Lili and a dearly loved sister and sister-in-law. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday, April 8 for a service and committal at 3.30 p.m.
THOMPSON April 5, peacefully in hospital, of Southfields Farm, Great Stainton. Stephen, aged 88 years, treasured husband of Jean, dearly loved father of David and daughter-in-law Jackie and a loving and loved grandad of Julie, Laura and Sally. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Great Stainton at 2.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be left at church for church funds.
THOMSON April 5 (peacefully), of Barrington Lodge, Bishop Auckland, formerly of Grayson Road, Middlestone Moor. Walter, aged 91 years, much loved by all the family. Would friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Wednesday at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
