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TOWNEND June 3, of Barrington Meadows, Bishop Auckland. Hilda, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, much loved mother of Brian, David, Denise and Julie, mother-in-law to Hazel, Ken and Andrew, dear grandma of Faye, Ian, Karen, Jackie, Russell, Peter and Richard and a very dear great-grandma, also sister of Dorothy, Winnie, Mabel, Kathleen and Leonard. Will friends please meet for service on Wednesday, June 9 in St. Andrew's Church, South Church, Bishop Auckland at 1.30 p.m., to be followed by interment in the Town Cemetery.
TWEEDY Valerie (nee Clement) On May 28, after a short illness bravely borne, at home, surrounded by her family. Val, aged 62 years, dearly beloved wife of Ronnie, loving daughter of Edith and the late Arthur, loving mother of Vivian, Karen and Leslie and daughter-in-law Marie, sister of Robert and the late Barry, devoted nana, aunty, cousin, sister-in-law and carer to many. Service to be at St. Luke's Church at 9.45 a.m. on Friday, June 4, prior to cremation at Durham. Flowers if desired to 38 Elm Road, Ferryhill. So many folks are missing you when you are not around. Replacing someone just like you is impossible we have found. You always gave a helping hand to many of us folk and when you've been in great demand you still had time to joke. And so we thought we'd let you know just how much we care and know when God looks down on you He'll find a jewel that's rare.
USHER On May 28, after a courageous fight, borne with great dignity, of Hobson's, High Frem-ington, near Reeth. Bunty, aged 73 years, much loved wife of John and mother of Sue and Mike. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, Grinton on Friday, June 4 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Yorkshire Cancer Research c/o Simon Barningham, Manor Farm, Grinton, Richmond, North Yorks, DL11 6HL.
WARDLE John (Jack) May 31, of 11 Milbank Terrace, Station Town. Jack, aged 74 years, dearly beloved husband of June, a loving father of Margaret, John and David, a dear father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and also a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Cremation Durham Crematorium Monday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Kid's Kidney Appeal c/o Mavis Wardle.
WEBB Robert William (Bob), aged 83 years, of Gainford (Plumbing and Heating Engineer), died peacefully in hospital on May 31. Dearly loved husband of Jenny, much loved dad of Bobbie, dear father-in-law to Joyce and loving granda of Steven and Claire. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Gainford on Tuesday, June 8 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the Church.
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.
WILLIAMS May 27 (suddenly, at home), of Willow Court, Coxhoe. Lesley, aged 59 years, dear wife of the late Roy, beloved mam of the late Kevin, devoted fiancé of Kenny, a treasured sister of Sheila, Larry, Antony and Tracy, a sadly missed nana of Kevin and Jasmine, a much loved daughter of Thomas and the late Pattie, a beloved auntie of Kathleen, Annette, Deborah, Claire, James and Christopher, also a special auntie to Graham, Amy, Lee-Joseph, Rachel and Jessica. Funeral to take place on Wednesday. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe at 1.15 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Lesley touched the heart of all her friends.
WILSON June 2 (peacefully, in hospital), of Beverley Gardens, Chilton. Mildred (Millie), aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Bill, a much loved mam, nana and great-nana. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday for a service and committal at 11.30 a.m.
WOODWARD May 27 (peacefully at home), Hackworth Close, Ferryhill. Annie (Nancy) aged 86 years, beloved wife of Bob for the last 65 years, much loved mam of Bryan and Audrey, dearest grandma of Jill and Steven and David and great nan of Sarah, Emma and Christopher. Would friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, at 12.45 p.m. on Thursday, followed by cremation at Durham.
YARDLEY June 3 (peacefully at the Friary Hospital, Richmond), of 10 Cliff Drive, Leyburn. Charles Philip, aged 70 years, beloved husband of Kathleen and a very dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Friday, June 11 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and Yorkshire Cancer Research (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
ALDERSON May 7 (suddenly, after a long illness bravely borne). Arthur, aged 77 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Philomena, a devoted father of Kathy and John, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved grandad of Gemma. A private funeral service will be held for Arthur at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland and followed by interment beside his dear wife in Bishop Auckland Cemetery. R.I.P.
ALLAN May 4 (peacefully in South Church Nursing Home), of West View Terrace, Shildon. Dorothy, aged 83 years, beloved daughter of the late William Willoughby and Henrietta, a dearly loved friend and a much loved aunt. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon today Monday, May 10 at 12.45 p.m. To be followed by cremation at Darlington. Floral tributes may be left with the Co-operative Funeral Service at Fylands House, Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auckland.
APPLETON Netta, aged 81 years, on May 6, peacefully at home, in Staindrop. Beloved wife of the late Raymond and a loving sister, auntie, cousin and friend. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Staindrop on Wed-nesday, May 19 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church.
BAINBRIDGE May 12, of Lingford Court, Bishop Auckland, formerly of Tindale Crescent. Florence (Flo, nee Wilson), aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Les, devoted mother of Mike, dear mother-in-law to Denise, a much loved nanna to Craig and Laura, also a loving great-nanna of Aimee. Will friends please meet for service in the Pentecostal Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.00 noon on Thursday, May 20, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery. All are invited for refreshment after this service in Lingford Court.
BENE May 6 (peacefully, in hospital). Ann, aged 57 years, of Darlington. Beloved wife of Louis, loving mother of Ferencz, Teresa and Alice, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved grandmother. Funeral service to take place at St. Mark's Church, North Road on Thursday, May 13, at 10.00 a.m. prior to interment at North Road Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
BOYES On May 7, in hospital, of The Green, Romanby. Ray, dearly loved husband of Joan, loving father of Julie and Richard, father-in-law of Brian and much loved grandpa of Tom and Edd. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church, Northallerton, Friday, May 14 at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be sent to Ainderby Ward at The Friarage Hospital.
BRIGGS Dorothy Christine, aged 59 years, of Haakon Close, Richmond, formerly Rees (Northallerton) nee Sexton (Richmond), died peacefully in hospital on May 11, after a long illness. Dearly loved wife of Freddie, much loved mother of Christine and David and loving nana to Charlotte, Phoebe and Poppy. Funeral service at St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Tuesday, May 18 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. No flowers please at Dorothy's own request, if desired donations for The Motor Neurone Society are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. DL10 4AJ.
BROWN May 11 (in hospital), of Lunedale Road, Darling ton. Ray, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Jean, dearly loved dad of Martyn, Paul and Liz, dear father-in-law, much loved grandpa of Sarah, Richard, Caroline, Alison, Lauren and Anna. Funeral Wednes day. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please.
BURROWS May 5 (suddenly, in hospital), of Framwellgate Moor. Daniel, aged 71 years, the devoted husband of the late Joyce, much loved dad of Michael and Susan, a dear father-in-law of Sarah and Malcolm, a loving grandad of Rebecca and Rachel, a dear brother to Linda, brother-in-law to David and dear partner to Olga. Daniel will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet at St. Cuthbert's Church, Durham on Wednesday, May 12 at 1.00 p.m. for service, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Lung Foundation, 73-75 Goswell Road, London EC1V 7ER.
CAIRNS May 8 (in hospital), of Broomside Lane, Belmont. Freda (nee McCallum), aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Albert, much loved mam of Sheila, a devoted nanna of Wendy and Ian and great-nanna of Natalie. Funeral to take place on Friday. Would friends please meet at St. Mary Magdelene Church, Belmont for service at 10.00 a.m. prior to interment in Belmont Cemetery.
CARVER May 11, peacefully at home, after a long illness. Malc, aged 62 years, of Northallerton, dearly loved husband of Gina and father of Stuart and a much loved brother, uncle, brother-in-law, step-father and step-grandad. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Monday, May 17 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired please send direct to Cancer Research.
CATCHPOLE May 12 (peacefully, at Yohden Hall Nursing Home), late of Trimdon Village. Ralph, aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Lydia, much loved father of Carole, Walter, Brenda, David, Jan, Kevin and the late Peter, dearest father-in-law and a much loved granda and great-granda. Cortege leaving residence Tuesday at 12.50 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village for service at 1.00 p.m., followed by private interment.
CHARLTON May 11 (in hospital), of Darlington. Mary, aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of Robert (Bob), very proud mother of Steve, much loved mother-in-law of Carol and loving grandma of Katherine, Robert and James. Funeral Tuesday, May 18. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at The Church of the Holy Family, Cockerton at 9.45 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. R.I.P
CLARK May 11 (peacefully, in hospital), of Newton Aycliffe. Beryl, aged 72 years, dear wife of Allan, treasured mam of Stephen, Tricia and Gillian, mother-in-law of Jeff and Cecelia and a special nana of Natalie. Funeral Wednesday, May 19. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to committal at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only please.
COLE Alison May 7. Norma and Doug Williams of Ferryhill are sad to announce the death of their daughter Alison, aged 37 years, after a long illness bravely borne. Dearest wife of Andrew, devoted mother of Rosa and Reuben and loving sister to Riannon and Morgan.
COLEMAN Richard Henry Louis (Dick), aged 85 years of Richmond. Died suddenly but peacefully at home on May 7. Beloved husband of the late Doreen, much loved father of Richard and the late Patricia and a fun-loving grandfather. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, May 13 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given at the Crematorium Chapel for Macmillan Cancer Relief.
