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WILKINSON May 20, of Bishop Auckland, formerly of Spennymoor. Joan, aged 73 years, beloved wife of Arthur, devoted mother of Gerald, Paul and Julie, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving grandma, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left in church for Church Funds. All are invited to refreshments in the Village Hall immediately after this service.
WILKINSON Robert Reginald, peacefully in the Lambert Hospital, Thirsk, on May 27, of Thirkleby, aged 89 years. Dear brother of Kathleen and the late William, Freda, Jessie, Henry and Kenneth. Cremation private.
WOODWARD Ruth A memorial service is to be held at Cockerton Methodist Church on Wednesday, June 2 at 7.00 p.m.
YOUNG May 24, of 15 Burnfoot, St. Johns Chapel. Mavis, aged 80 years, dearly loved by the Cape, Emms and Young families. Will friends please meet for service in St. Johns Chapel Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, June 1 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium.
ADDISON Joseph Oswald May 30, peacefully, in hospital, after a short illness. Ozzie, aged 86 years (formerly of Picton), a loving husband to the late Alice, dad to Joan and the late Valerie. Funeral service and cremation will take place on Monday, June 7 at 2.00 p.m. in the Chapel of St Bede, Teesside Crematorium. Will friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Floral tributes and enquiries to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Whitby. Tel. (01947) 602076.
AINSLEY Margaret Alexandra (Peggy), aged 103 years, formerly of Burneston, died peacefully at Benkhill Lodge Nursing Home, Bedale on May 25. Peggy will be sadly missed by all her family and her many friends. Funeral service at St. Lambert's Church, Burneston on Monday, June 7 at 1.00 p.m. followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given in Church for the Benkhill Lodge Resident's Fund.
ASKEW May 28 (in hospital), of Crook. Elizabeth Raine (Betty), aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late William, much loved mother of Gloria, Gordon, Pearl and the late David, dear mother-in-law of Bob and Steven, a loving grandma and great-grandma, also a dear sister and aunt. Would friends please meet for service in the Methodist Church, Crook on Friday, June 4 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
BARKER Sally (Amos) May 30 (peacefully, in hospital), of Dorset Place, Bishop Auckland. Sally, aged 72 years, wife of the late Ray-mond, devoted mam of Tom and Billy, loving mother-in-law of Carol and Elizabeth Ann, dear grannie of Charlotte Ross, Tom Barker, Louis, Billy Bowman, Nikita Marie and dearest great-grannie of Dempsey Lee Ross. Goodnight, God Bless Funeral Monday, June 7. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Woodhouse Close, Bishop Auckland at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Bishop Auckland Cemetery. R.I.P Wake starts Friday at home, all welcome.
BARNES May 27 (suddenly at home), of Prospect Terrace, Willington. Iris, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Tec, loving mother of Melvyn, Mary-Lynn, Billy, Susan, Iris and Lynn, also a dearly loved mother-in-law and grandma. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, June 4 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Sunnybrow Community Church, may be left at the crematorium. Family and friends are welcome afterwards for refreshments at the Prospect Terrace residence.
BELL May 28, peacefully in hospital (formerly of Bearpark), of Pallister Court, Middlesbrough. John, aged 77 years, much loved dad of Anne, Lynn, Eileen and Matthew and a dear grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, June 2 at 11.00 a.m.
BIBBY Vera Margaret June 3, peacefully, in Four Seasons Nursing Home. Vera, aged 94 years, much loved wife of the late Jack, dearly loved mum of Ken and the late Peter, dear mother-in-law of Judith, loving grandma of Alistair and Kouri and Jonathan and Sarah, also very special great-grandma of Olivia and Emma. Service and cremation to take place on Wednesday, June 9 in the Chapel of St. Hilda, Teesside Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. All friends are welcome to meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
BLAKEMORE On May 29, suddenly in hospital, of Easington Colliery. Sharon, aged 31 years, a much loved mam of Emma Lou and a cherished daughter to Liz and the late Jimmy, a loved sister to Jimmy and a precious granddaughter to James and Florence. Cortege to leave residence on Monday for service at the Church of the Ascension, Easington Colliery at 1.00 p.m., prior to interment at Easington Colliery Cemetery. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.
BRIGHAM May 28 (peacefully in hospital), of Hamsterley Street, Darlington. John, aged 73 years, dearly loved husband of Dorothy, loving dad of Mike, Geoff and Ian, father-in-law of Heidi, also a much loved grandad of Andrew, Amy and Adam. Funeral Wednesday, June 9. Would friends please meet at 11.45 a.m. for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to 'The British Heart Foundation'.
BRUMWELL May 30 (peacefully, in hospital), of Bewick Crescent, Newton Aycliffe. Margaret, aged 67 years, beloved wife of the late Laurie, a dear sister-in-law of Joan. Will be sadly missed by all the family. Funeral Tuesday, June 8. Will friends please meet for service 1.15 p.m. at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
CALVERT May 31 (in hospital), of Romanby. Alice, aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of the late Wilf, a much loved mother, nanna and great-nanna. Funeral Tuesday, 2.15 p.m., at Northallerton Parish Church, followed by cremation at Darlington.
CARTER Denis, aged 64 years, of 10 Sutton Avenue, Colburn, died peacefully at The Friary Hospital, Richmond on June 2, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved husband of Marion, much loved dad of Graeme, Ian, Clare and Emma and a dear father-in-law and loving grandad. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Tuesday June 8, at 11.00 a.m. followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. No flowers please, if desired donations for The Victoria Ward, Friary Hospital are being accepted by John Blenkiron and sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. DL10 4AJ.
CARTNER June 1, suddenly in hospital. Jean (Mrs. Shep), aged 76 years, of West Tanfield, dearly devoted wife of William (Shep), dearly beloved mother of John, George, David and Margaret, mother-in-law of Jareth, Mary, Eric and Vee, dearly loved nanna of Stuart and Alison, Christopher and Tracy, Fay and Mark, Katherine and Emily. Funeral service to be held in West Tanfield Methodist Church on Wednesday, June 9 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations to National Stroke Association.
COLEMAN May 25, peacefully in hospital, of Prescott Street, Darlington. Mary, aged 83 years, precious mother of Jimmy, Cath, Maureen and Yvonne, mother-in-law of John, Jeff and Neil, devoted nanna of Jeffrey, Thomas, James, Rose and Catherine and Andy and the late Amy Laura, also loving great-nanna of Danny Boy. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in St. William's Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery.
COLLINSON Delma May 30, of Ashbrooke Estate, Shotton. Delma, aged 80 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Harry, loving mother of Carol and Ann, dear mother-in-law, also a treasured grandmother and great-grandmother. Cremation Durham Crematorium Monday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 2.15 p.m.
CONEY June 1 (peacefully at home), of Thames Way, Darlington. Kathy, aged 56 years, much loved partner of John, loving mum to Lisa and Emma, dearly loved nana to Cameron, also a devoted sister, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, aunty and great-aunty. Funeral Wednesday, June 9. Would friends please meet at 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
COOK June 1, of Heighington (formerly of Darlington). Cecil (Sid), aged 88 years. passed away peacefully in his sleep, beloved husband of the late Lily, dear father of Pat, Ray, Alan and Lorraine, grandfather of Julie, Kevin and Raymond and great-grandad of Ryan and Connor. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Michael's Church, Heighington at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
CORKIN May 27 (peacefully, in Willowburn Hospice), of Whitesmocks, Durham. Connie (nee Maddison), aged 81 years, dearly loved wife of the late Albert and loving mother of Terry and Diane also dear grandma to Joseph, Thomas and Sam. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, North Road, Durham on Friday, June 4 at 2.45 p.m. Private cremation to follow. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to St. Cuthbert's Hospice. A plate will be provided at the Church. George Maddison, of Hemel Hempstead, formerly of Crook, brother of Connie, also died on May 27.
CURL June 1 (peacefully, in hospital), of Wheatfield Gardens, Crook. Mary (nee Birdsall, formerly Chamberlain), aged 78 years. Beloved wife of Thomas, loving mother of Brian, much loved nanna of Martin, Marielouise and Jacqui, dear sister-in-law of Joe and Pat, also a dearest aunty. Would friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Tuesday June 8, at 2.40 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Willington Medical Group, Chapel Street, Willington for medical equipment or The Butterwick Hospice, MacMillan House, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland.
DAVIES May 21 (in hospital after a short illness), of Osmotherley. Gordon, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Gloria and father of Bruce. Private family cremation at his request. Donations if wished may be sent for H.D.R.A.
DAVISON John of Pickering, formerly of Durham and Horseforth. Died peacefully at home after a short illness borne with dignity on May 27, aged 63 years. A much loved husband of Heather. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Woodlands Cremator ium, Scarborough on Friday June 4, at 1.20 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations may be given to The MacMillan Nurses. A plate will be provided at the service. Any enquiries to, R.H. Barnes, Albert Cottage, Outgang Road, Pickering. YO18 7EL. Tel: (01751) 477877.
