Latest Additions and Updates at Ancestry.co.uk
RIDDELL May 23 (peacefully at home), in Gainford. Margaret, beloved wife of the late Walter (Jock), dear friend of Dorothy and family. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, June 1 at 11.15 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations, if so desired, to Imperial Cancer Research.
RITCHIE-FLEMING May 23 (suddenly), of School Aycliffe, formerly of Redcar. Jacob, aged 9 years. Although we only knew you a short time we will miss you dearly. "Suffer little children to come unto me" From Granny Carol, Aunty Danielle and Uncle Stuart.
RITCHIE-FLEMING On May 23 (suddenly), of School Aycliffe, formerly of Redcar. Jacob, aged nine years. A beloved son, brother and grandson. Requiem Mass will be held on Friday, May 28, 11.00 a.m., at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to a private interment. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made in lieu, if so desired, to the N.S.P.C.C. and Save the Children Fund (in church). Requiescat in Pace
ROBERTS May 22, peacefully, after a long illness, at Abbotts Court Nursing Home, of Salters Lane, Wingate. Bob, aged 80 years, dearly loved and devoted husband and companion of Margaret (nee Stockport), cherished dad of the late Joan, dear father-in-law of George, a special grandad of David and Margaret, Steven and Andrea, Vicky, Steph-anie, Chelsea, Tony and Kaitlyn, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege leaving residence on Thursday at 12.50 p.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church for service at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Re-united with his beloved Daughter.
ROBERTS May 24 (peacefully in hospital), of Alexandra Street, Shildon. Tom, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Violet, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Hugh and Maureen, devoted grandad of Ben, also a loving brother of Freda. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, June 1 at 11.30 a.m. Family and friends are welcome for refreshments afterwards at the Alexandra Street residence.
ROBINSON May 20, 2004, passed away peacefully (of Evenwood). Margaret (nee Raine), aged 74 years, loving wife of Richard, beloved sister of Audrey, devoted mother of Marion, Neil, Lesley and Andrew, a cherished nana and great-nana, loved and respected mother-in-law and a dear friend to all who knew her. Friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Thursday, May 27 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Evenwood Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent to the Critical Care Unit, Ward 1, Bishop Auckland General Hospital. Heaven has gained a new angel. Rest In Peace
ROBSON On May 26, peacefully in hospital, of Peterlee. Olive (nee Slattery), aged 68 years, a much loved cousin. Cortege to leave her residence on Wednesday for a service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee at 12.00 noon, prior to a cremation at Stranton Grange Crematorium, Hartlepool. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.
ROBSON William (Bill) On May 20, of York Hill Road, Spennymoor. Bill, aged 92 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Mary, a loving father of Peter and Paul, dear father-in-law of Wenni and Jean and also a devoted grandfather of Paula and Denise. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Friday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the crematorium at 2.30 p.m.
ROUSE May 26, at home with his family, in Shildon. Vincent (Vince), aged 80 years, beloved husband of Nancy, devoted dad of Ann and Maria, dear father-in-law to Tony, a much loved and loving grandad, also dear brother of Gwen. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Thomas' Church, Shildon at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be given for Cancer Research.
SAMPLE May 23 (peacefully in hospital), of Thornley. Doris (Dolly), aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Tom, a dearly loved sister and aunt. Funeral Thursday. Will friends please meet at 1.00 p.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium.
SCOTT Peacefully on May 26, 2004 at The Friary Hospital, Richmond after a long illness bravely borne. Patricia (Pat), nee Dodds, aged 74 years, beloved wife of Jim, much loved mother of Margaret and Michael, loving nana to Claire, Martin, Hannah and Shaun and a dearly loved mother-in-law of Brian and Carol. Funeral service in St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond, on Thursday, June 3 at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Hipswell Cemetery, Catterick Garrison. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for The British Heart Foundation are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ. Friends are cordially invited to take refreshments at Catterick Garrison Golf Club after the service.
SHROEDER May 22 (suddenly, in hospital), of Bishop Auckland. Malcolm, aged 69 years, beloved and dearest husband of Vera, deeply loved and respected father of Ian and Neil, loved father-in-law of Angela and Carol, a much loved grandad of Emma, Adam and Natalie. Always loved and missed. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium Chapel on Friday, May 28 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation.
SIMPSON May 24, in hospital, of 8 Cleves Court Grange, Ferryhill. Winifred, aged 89 years, dearly loved wife of the late Tom and a devoted mother of the late John and a very good friend of Sharron. Cortege leaving residence at 9.00 a.m. on Friday, May 28 for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. No flowers please. Sharron wishes to thank everyone who has helped Winnie through her illness and all the kindness shown from friends, family and neighbours.
SINCLAIR Margaret On May 21 (suddenly at home), of Hatfield Road, Newton Aycliffe, aged 68 years. A devoted mother to Liz and Doug, loving nanny to Michael, Sean, Becci and Emily, also a beloved sister to Tony, Frank, Betty and Pat. Funeral to take place on Thursday, June 3. Service at St. Clare's Church, 1.15 p.m. prior to interment West Cemetery, Newton Aycliffe. Will be fondly remembered by family and friends. All flowers welcome.
SMITH Joseph Robert, aged 43 years (retired Sergeant of the R.A.F.), died suddenly on May 19, of Bedale (formerly of Brotton, Saltburn). Beloved husband of Janet, devoted dad of Jessica, a dear son of Joe and Joyce, brother and brother-in-law of Rob and Mavis, also dear son-in-law of Marion and the late Ron. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Wednesday, May 26 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, will go towards a charity of the family's choice.
SPENCE May 24, peacefully at Brunel Way, Darlington. Florence, aged 81 years, beloved wife of Walter, dearly loved mother of Eileen, also a loving grandma of Laura and Louise. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m.
STARK May 24, of Frankland Road, Framwellgate Moor. BIll, aged 75 years, beloved husband of the late Emma, loving father of Robert, Eric and Barry and will be sadly missed by all the family. Friends please meet for service in St. Aidan's Church, Framwellgate Moor on Tuesday, June 1 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at Bede Lodge Social Club afterwards. Mini bus provided from the Church to the Crematorium.
STOCKDALE May 25, peacefully in hospital, of Phoenix Court, Darlington. Emily Agnes, aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Henry Herbert, much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Tuesday, June 1. Will friends please meet for service and cremation 10.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
STODDART May 24, of 8 New Acres, Ushaw Moor. Clara, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Robert, much loved mother of Philip and a dear sister. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church on Thursday, May 27 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given to St. Luke's Church. Friends welcome at Ushaw Moor Cricket Club afterwards.
STUBBINGS May 24 (in hospital), of Garmondsway Road, West Cornforth. Dinah, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mam of John, dearest mother-in-law of Jeanette and also a dear auntie. Would friends please meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth on Tuesday at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only, by request. Donations if desired to Ward 5, University Hospital, Durham, c/o John Stubbings.
THOMAS May 11 (suddenly, at home). Sidney, aged 84 years, beloved brother of Katy, George and Lawrence and the late Jim, Nora, Gwen and Mary. Funeral Wednesday, May 26. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
TOASE May 24, suddenly, of Knightsbridge Avenue, Darlington. Brian, aged 68 years, beloved husband of Alwyn, also brother of Ken and the late Pat, uncle of Suzanne and Steven, Kelvin and Michelle, much loved brother-in-law of Alf and the late Vera, loving friend of Margaret and family, also godfather to Jackie. Funeral Thursday, June 3. Will friends please meet for service and cremation 11.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to M.S.A., Pickering Unit, St. Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London, W2 1NY. Rest in Peace
TONKS On May 21, in Bishopgate Lodge, Bishop Auckland (formerly of Dallymore Drive, Bowburn). Winnifred (Winnie), aged 87 years, dear wife of the late Bill. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, May 28 at 11.00 a.m.
TWEDDALL May 28. Lily, aged 88 years, at Rydal Care Home, late of Cross Lanes, Barnard Castle. Beloved wife of the late John George and dearly loved mother of Edith and the late John, also much loved mother-in-law of Raymond and Susan and a dear nana and great-nana. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Rokeby Church on Thursday, June 3 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment.
TWEDDLE May 21, peacefully in hospital, of Villiers Close, Darlington. Esther, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Syd, dearly loved mother of Ina, mother-in-law of Tony, a much loved grandma of Peter and Olwen and David and Angela and a loving great-grandma of Charlotte, Robert, Thomas, Ellie and Catherine. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please.
WALSH Patrick (Pat), aged 85 years, of Cockfield, died peacefully at home on May 21, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved husband of Mary, much loved father of Frank and Angela, dear father-in-law to Ian and loving grandad of Tom and Andrew. Requiem Mass at St. Paulinus' R.C. Church, St. Helens Auckland on Friday, May 28 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Cockfield Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only. If desired donations for the Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland are being accepted by James and John Blenkiron, Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ. Requiescat In Pace
WHITE May 6, of Spennymoor. Colin, aged 58 years, a beloved brother of Eric, loving brother-in-law of Margaret, dearest uncle of Joanne and John and also a dear great-uncle. Will friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday at 10.30 a.m.
