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MORRIS June 23, 2004 (peace-fully, at home), of Pickhill, Thirsk. Helen, aged 37 years, dearly loved wife of Tony, much loved mum of Alex and Cara, loving daughter of David and Sandra and sister of Paul. Funeral service and interment to be held at All Saints' Church, Pickhill on Tuesday, June 29 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Yorkshire Cancer Care at Harrogate and Kidney Patient's Association, L.G.I. at Leeds.
NEASHAM John On June 18, suddenly at home, John, aged 80 years, of the Trimdons. Son of the late Jack and Isabella and loved by all the family. Funeral service and cremation to take place on Thursday, June 24 at Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to the Sedgefield Community Hospital. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
NEWTON Temp Newton, of Texas, USA (formerly of Spennymoor), died suddenly on June 18. Much loved husband of Yvonne, dad of Barbara and Julie and grandfather. Sadly missed by all the family.
NOBLE Basil Peacefully on June 22, in his 91st year, of Darlington. Husband of Leila Joan, father of Barbara and Christopher, father-in-law of Brian and Catherine, grandfather of Matilda and Benjamin. Retired chartered surveyor, Rotarian, campaigner, magician and old soldier. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington on Monday, July 5 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for SSAFA, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
OFFORD William (Bill) on May 31, 2004 at Scarborough Hospital aged 74 years. The much loved husband of Marianne and brother of Kathleen. Gone but never forgotten.
PARRISH June 18 (suddenly, in hospital), late of Trimdon Village. Michael Paul, aged 49 years, beloved son of Maureen and the late George, dearly loved dad of Steven and Emma, also a much loved brother. Cortege leaving 33 Jasmine Crescent, Trimdon Village on Friday at 9.50 a.m. Friends please meet at St. William's R.C. Church for Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery.
PIRT June 22 (in hospital), of 7 Bowness Grove, Ferryhill. George T. Pirt, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Sylvia and a dear dad of Geoffrey, David and Brian, also much loved father-in-law and grandfather. Cortege leaving residence at 9.30 a.m. on Monday June 28, for service and cremation at Durham crematorium at 10.00 a.m. followed by refreshments at Ferryhill W.M.C.
PLANT June 17, peacefully, in Kettering General Hospital, Northants, late of Arrathorne and Northallerton. James Middleton, aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of Eva, much loved father of Valerie and son-in-law John, devoted grandad of Henry and Katharine. Ashes to be interred in Hornby Churchyard at a later date. Enquiries to A. Abbott and Sons Independent Funeral Directors, Bedford Road, Rushden, Northants. Tel (01933) 312142.
PRATT On June 16, peacefully in Sowerby House, formerly of Northallerton. Doris May, loving mother of the late Alistair Girgan, loved mother-in-law of Valerie, dearest grandma to Paula, Teresa and Nicola, dear great-grandma to Tayar, Thomas and Harry. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church, 11.00 a.m. Wednesday, followed by interment.
RAILTON June 16, suddenly, of Lowson Street, Darlington. Norman, aged 83 years, much loved dad of Thomas and Michael. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Flowers may be sent or donations if preferred may be given for Cancer Research U.K. c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
READSHAW June 20, peacefully, at home with her family at her side, after a long illness fought with courage and dignity. Catherine, aged 10 years, beloved daughter of Iain and Marie, a loving and loved sister of Nicole and Rachel and the late Anne-Marie and Daniel, a cherished granddaughter, niece and cousin. Greatly loved and mourned by all. A Requiem Mass for Catherine will be held in All Saints' R.C. Church, Ferryhill on Saturday at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Chilton Cemetery. R.I.P
REED June 24, peacefully in St. Teresa's Hospice, of Kirkfield Road, Darlington. Norman, aged 83 years, beloved husband of Margaret, dearly loved dad of David, Patricia and Susan, much loved father-in-law of Jane and Alan, loving grandad of Jennifer, Catherine and Amy, dear brother of Olive and brother-in-law of the late Sonnie and uncle of Angela and Steven. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
RICHARDSON June 19, (peacefully, in hospital), of Gilesgate. Veronica, aged 87 years. Much loved mam of Kevin, will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Cortege leaving home residence on Friday June 25, at 9.00 a.m. for service in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate at 9.15 a.m. Prior to cremation in Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at the church.
ROUTLEDGE Monday 14, 2004, of Burton-in-Lonsdale, North Yorkshire and formerly of Wheatley Hill, Co. Durham. George, aged 94 years, the dearly loved husband of Ada and a loving father, father-in-law and grandfather. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at All Saints' Parish Church, Burton in Lonsdale on Thursday, June 24 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in the Churchyard. Enq-uiries: Brown and Whittaker Ltd., 39 Main Street, Ingleton LA6 3EH. (015242) 41293.
RUTTER On June 18, of School House, Gunnerside. Matt, aged 87 years, dearly loved husband of Mary, very dear dad of Ian and Jean, much loved father-in-law of Maria and loving grandad of Emma and Mark. At his own request, a private family funeral service will be held at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. However, donations in memory of Matt, if so desired, may be given for the Stroke Association and Gunnerside Methodist Chapel, c/o Simon Barningham, Manor Farm, Grinton, Richmond, North Yorks., DL11 6HL.
SAYER June 20 (at home), of Barnard Castle. Frances, aged 89 years, dearly loved mother of Ronnie, mom-in-law of Carole and grandma of Paul and Ian. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Friday, June 25 at Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m., followed by a service of thanksgiving at Barnard Castle Methodist Church at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to Cancer Research UK (Teesdale).
SINCLAIR June 10 (tragically, on holiday), of Willington, (formerly Newcastle). Karl, aged 34 years. Loving partner of Tracey, dearly loved dad of Ellis, dearest son of Alan and Silvana, much loved brother of Anita. Friends please meet for service in St. Stephen's Church, Willington on Friday June 25, at 2.30 p.m. followed by private interment in Willington Cemetery.
SKINNER Petra, aged 80 years, died peacefully in hospital on June 19, of Moss Cottage, Catterick Village, Richmond. Dearly loved wife of the late Wg Cdr William Skinner, much loved mother of James and Andrew, dear mother-in-law of Susan and loving granny of Peter and Helen. Funeral service in St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Friday, June 25, 2004 at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the RAF Benevolent Fund may be given in church or sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4AJ.
SMITH June 22 (in hospital), of 2 High Street, High Shincliffe, Durham. Mabel, aged 82 years. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Shincliffe Village on Monday June 28, at 2.15 p.m. Private cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to church funds.
SOUTER June 22 (peacefully, at home). Alfred (retired Police Officer of the North Riding and Cleveland Constabulary), aged 84 years, dearly loved husband of Thora, dear father of Michael, Richard, David, Paul, Ian and Andrew, loved brother of Edna, also a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral to be held at Middlesbrough Crematorium (St. Bede's) on Tuesday, June 29 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research.
STOCKDALE June 20. Ronald, aged 71 years, of North-allerton, a much loved husband, father and grandad. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Friday, June 25 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, please send direct to Ward 14 at the Friarage Hospital.
STOKOE June 19, (peacefully, in hospital), of Grassdale, Belmont. a retired sergeant (plan drawing), of Durham Constabulary. Tom, aged 83 years. Dearly beloved husband of Eunice and father of Tom and Bill and also a grandfather. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, June 25, at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only with donations kindly accepted by Cancer Research.
STONES On June 25 (of Hunton, Bedale, formerly of Melsonby). Mabel, aged 77 years, a treasured mum of Anne, Ruth and Helen, also a loving grandma and sister. The funeral service will take place on Friday, July 2, 12.30 p.m., at Richmond Methodist Church, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends welcome, please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations may be made in lieu, if so desired, to Hunton Methodist Church Building Fund.
STRAUGHAIR June 18, peacefully in hospital, of Front Street, Tudhoe. Grace (nee Meggeson), aged 89 years, much loved wife of the late Bob, also a dear sister and aunt. Would friends please meet for service in St. David's Church, Tudhoe at 12.50 p.m. on Friday, followed by cremation at Durham.
TAYLOR June 21 (peacefully, in hospital), of Crawford Close, Bishop Auckland. Gordon, aged 82 years, dearly loved husband of Rachel, much loved father of Barry, Philip and Gordon, a dear father-in-law and devoted grandad of Darren, Andrew and Lauren. Would friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland on Monday, June 28 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
TAYLOR June 23, of Moorland Close, Sunnybrow. Ian (Spugy), aged 52 years, beloved partner of June, loving father of Helen, Anthony and Shaun, devoted son of Gladys and the late Wallace, also a dear father-in-law and grandad. Friends please meet for service at St. Stephen's Church, Willington on Tuesday, June 29 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Brewers Droop, Willing-ton.
THORNBACK Chester-le-Street June 10. Jack, aged 78 years, beloved husband of Grace, a dear father of John and Nigel, loved brother of Jean and a dear father-in-law and grandfather of all the family. Friends please meet for service in Chester-le-Street Methodist Chapel on Thursday, June 24 at 1.15 p.m., followed by private cremation at Birtley Crematorium. All welcome back to the church hall afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research U.K. Freepost NAT 16919, Hellaby, Rotherham S98 1XL.
TOLLEY June 23 (peacefully), at Defoe Court, of Aycliffe, Village. Ann, aged 89 years. Dear wife of the late Fred, beloved mother of Ashford, Ethelina, Ian and the late Fred, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother, great - grandmother, great-great-grandmother and a dear sister. Funeral Monday June 28. Would family and friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service and committal at Darlington Cremator ium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired c/o, Breakthrough Breast Cancer, 3rd Floor, Weston House, 246 High Holborn, London. WC1B 7EX.
TOOBY June 18, of Bishop Auckland. Bill (Matty), beloved husband of Ruby, devoted dad of Kenneth and Janet, dear father-in-law to June, much loved and loving grandad to Sam, also a dear brother of Iris, Monica and Fred and brother-in-law to Alan and Olga. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon on Friday, June 25. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be left at the crematorium for the Stroke Unit, Ward 4, Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
URWIN Jack June 21, in The Hawthorns Nursing Home, Peterlee (late of Wheatley Hill and Peterlee). Jack, aged 89 years, dearly beloved husband of Betty, a loving father of Jack and Keith, dear father-in-law and also a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Cremation Hartlepool Crematorium on Friday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Crematorium at 1.00 p.m.
URWIN June 17 (peacefully, in hospital), of Ushaw Moor. Kathleen (Kitty, nee Harkin), aged 72 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas and a much loved mother, grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, Ushaw Moor on Friday June 25, at 10.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
