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PRITCHARD On April 9, suddenly in hospital, of Littletown. Walter, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Irene, much loved father of Walter, Irene and Brian, devoted father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and brother. Funeral to take place on Friday. Friends please meet at St. Laurence's Church, Pittington, for service at 12.30 p.m., prior to interment in Hallgarth Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu to St. Laurence's Church.
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.
RICHARDSON Hannah (nee Hodson) Suddenly on April 8, of 69 Milbank Terrace, Shotton. Hannah, aged 80 years, a dearly beloved wife of the late Thomas (Tot), loving mother of Ann, Brian and Lesley, a dear mother-in-law of Lawrence, a devoted grandma of Faye and Lori-Beth and also a dear sister and sister-in-law. Interment Shotton Churchyard on Thursday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church at 2.00 p.m.
RIDER April 12 (in hospital). Ivy, aged 88 years, dear wife of the late Fred, loving mother of Eric, mother-in-law of Dorothy and nana to Mandy and Sara. Funeral Friday 1.30 p.m. at All Saints' Church, Northallerton, followed by interment. Family flowers only.
ROBINSON April 11 (in hospital), of 18 Rutherford Terrace, Ferryhill. Jimmy, aged 65 years. Dearly loved son of the late Sarah Carman, beloved brother of Terry, loving brother-in-law of Pauline and a devoted uncle of Zara. Cortege leaving residence at 12.00 noon on Monday, April 19, for a service in The Salvation Army Citadel, West Cornforth at 12.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Goodbye our bairn, love you always.
ROBINSON April 11, in hospital, of Buckden Court, Darlington. John, aged 77 years, dearly loved husband of Marjorie, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Thursday, April 22. Will friends please meet for service 11.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent to Cancer Research.
ROBSON April 14, of Durham Road, Chilton. Ann (nee Lawson), aged 64 years, beloved wife of Colin, a dearly loved mam of Shaun, a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet in Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Chilton, Tuesday for a service at 11.15 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to 'Catholic Care North East', c/o St. Cuthbert's House, West Road, Newcastle, NE15 7PY.
ROSCAMP Pat April 15, of Edenhill Road, Peterlee. Pat, aged 75 years. A dearly beloved wife of Cyril, a loving mother of Bernadette, Tricia, Michael, Colette and Antony, dear mother-in-law, also a devoted grandma and great-grandma. Cremation Durham Crematorium Wednesday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady of The Rosary, R.C. Church, Peterlee at 2.15 p.m. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy.
ROTHWELL April 8 (peacefully, at home), of Durham Road, Ferryhill. Stan, aged 81 years, loving son of the late Robert and Elizabeth. Will friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday at 10.30 a.m.
ROWELL April 11, peacefully, at her parents' residence, surrounded by her loving family and Bob, of Darlington. Tina, aged 30 years, special daughter of Richard and Jacqueline, loving sister of Martin, also a dear niece and friend to many. Funeral Monday, April 19. Would friends please meet 3.00 p.m. for service at St. Herbert's Church, Darlington prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
ROWLAND April 9 (peacefully in hospital), of Brown Street, Shildon. Audrey (nee Armstrong), aged 79 years, beloved wife of Jack and loving mother of the late Kenneth, a loving mother-in-law of Sue and family, also a dear sister of Dennis. Funeral Friday, April 16. Friends please meet at 1.30 p.m. for service in Shildon Methodist Church, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
SAVILLE April 13, of Hamilton Row, Waterhouses. Richard Vernon (Dick), aged 72 years, beloved son of the late Tom and Daisy, brother of the late Norman and Ernest, a dear uncle and great-uncle and friend to many. Cortege to leave residence on Tuesday, April 20 at 2.05 p.m. for service in St. Paul's Church, Waterhouses at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Bus provided. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given to St. Paul's Church.
SCOTT The funeral of the late John Scott, formerly of 3 Railway Cottages, Crossgate Moor will take place at 2.30 p.m. on Monday, April 19, in Meadowfield Cemetery.
SEED April 8, peacefully at home in his sleep, of Palmers Garth, Durham. Joe, aged 70 years, dearly loved husband of Ruby, much missed father to Pat and Peter, a beloved grandfather of Kelly, Alex and Leanne and a dearly loved great-grandad. Would family and friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Durham on Tuesday, April 20 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please with donations kindly accepted by The British Heart Foundation.
SHAW April 10, in hospital after a long illness of Galveston, Texas. John, aged 63 years, Captain in Merchant Navy (late of Hunwick). A dearly loved husband and best friend of Gwen (Needham), much loved dad of Mark, loving brother of Margaret, dear brother-in-law to Tom and Marion and a dear uncle. Always remembered and sadly missed.
SIMPSON April 9. Theda Denise, loving wife of Bob, devoted daughter of Parry and Lorna Hall, devoted mam of her only son Andrew. Will be sadly missed and never forgotten.
SIMPSON April 9, of 9 West View, Evenwood, peacefully after a short illness. Theda Denise (nee Hall), aged 46 years, beloved wife of Robert, devoted mam of Andrew and Owen, dearest daughter of Parry and Lorna, also a good friend. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood at 12.30 p.m. on Friday, April 16, followed by interment in Evenwood Cemetery.
SMITH April 15 (peacefully, in hospital, after a short illness), of Thirsk. Theresa, aged 81 years. A dearly loved mother of Mike, Bob, Theresa and Pat, a loving grandmother of Matthew, Sean, Catherine, Gareth, Joel and Francesca and great-grandmother of Leah. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk 11.00 a.m. Wednesday, April 21. Family flowers only. Donations for The Lambert Hospital, Thirsk.
SMITH April 9, of North Cowton. Mary, aged 80 years, beloved wife of William, dearly loved mother of Gayle and June, special grandma of Lee, Emma, Tom, Sam and James and loving great-grandma of Danielle. Funeral Monday, April 19. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, North Cowton at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation.
SMITH On April 9, of Waldridge Hall Farm, Waldridge. Arthur, aged 80 years, beloved husband of Joan, loving father of Stuart, Angus and Sarah, a dear grandfather of Zoe, Adam and Kate. Friends please meet for service in Satley Parish Church on Thursday, April 15 at 1.00 p.m., prior to interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only.
SNELLING April 13 (suddenly in hospital), of Dowber Way, Thirsk. John (Jack), aged 69 years, beloved partner of Hilda, loving father of Carol, Mark and David, a dear brother, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Tuesday, April 20 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to Diabetes UK.
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.
SUMMERSON Joseph William Peacefully at home on April 10, after a long illness bravely borne. Jossy, aged 80 years, of Fishburn, formerly Coundon. Dearly beloved husband of Vera, much loved dad of David, Janice and Kim, father-in-law of Alison, Paul and Chris, also an adored grandad to all the grandchildren. In God's care you sleep above, in our hearts you stay with love. Funeral service to take place on Friday, April 16 at St. Catherine's Church, Fishburn at 2.15 p.m., prior to interment. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research UK. Tel. (0191) 2818288.
TAPLEY April 11, peacefully in hospital, of Teal Road, Darlington. Grace, aged 85 years, beloved wife of William, dearly loved mother of Alan and David, a much loved grandma and dear sister of Trudy, Bette and Bill. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for the Alzheimer's Society, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
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. A funeral service took place on Tuesday, April 13 at All Saints' Church, Great Stainton.
WALKER April 10 (in hospital), of 6 Fyndoune, Sacriston and formerly of Durham Road, Esh Winning. William Edward, (Billy), aged 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Louie and father of Yvonne and Edward, also a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, April 16, at 10.30 a.m. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired to, Cancer Research U.K. c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service Limited, Langley Park, Durham.
