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HINDMARSH July 22, suddenly of Nestfield Street, Darlington. Jane, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late William, dearly loved mother of Margaret, Elizabeth and William, mother-in-law of Vincent, Norma and John, also a much loved nana and little nana. Funeral Monday, August 2. Friends please meet for service in St. James the Great Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
HOPE July 27 (peacefully in hospital), of Rosewood Grange, Chilton. Minnie, aged 95 years, a dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, also a dear sister. Service to be held in Windlestone Methodist Church at 2.45 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, followed by cremation at Durham. Would friends please meet at church.
HORNER William (Bill), aged 69 years, of Scorton, died suddenly at home on July 28. Dearly loved husband of Ann, much loved father of David, dear father-in-law of Suzanne and a devoted grandad of Charlotte, Thomas and Josephine. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Bolton On Swale on Wednesday, August 4 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
HOWE Margaret (Peggy), aged 76 years, of Cockfield, died peacefully in hospital on July 24. Dearly loved wife of Doug, much loved mam of Susan and son-in-law Martin, a dear sister of Miranda and sister-in-law to Cecil. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, August 2 at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given at the crematorium for the British Lung Foundation.
JACKSON July 28, of Flora Avenue, Darlington, Bessie, beloved wife of Joe and a dearly loved mother, mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral Tuesday, August 3. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Diabetes U.K., c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
KLEIN Louis Leslie On July 23 (peacefully in hospital after a short illness), of The Blue Lion, East Witton, near Leyburn, North Yorks. Louis Leslie, aged 79 years, loved and cherished by all his family. Funeral service to be held at St. John's Church, East Witton on Monday, August 2 at 12.00 noon.
LEWIS July 28, peacefully, of Shildon. Ronnie, aged 48 years, loving dad of Elizabeth and Samantha, beloved son of the late George and Joyce, devoted partner of Carol, also a much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 12.00 noon on Monday, August 2, followed by cremation at Durham.
LONGSTAFF July 24, after a long illness. Pauline, aged 61 years, of Ramshaw. Beloved wife of Joseph (Joe), devoted mam of Paul, Judith and Donna, much loved and loving nana of John, Leigh, Karley and Christopher, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood at 9.20 a.m. on Friday, July 30, followed by cremation at Darlington.
LORRIMAN On July 24 (peacefully in hospital, after a short illness bravely borne), of Grange Farm Cottage, West Burton, Wensleydale and formerly of Bardsey and Castleford. Ken, aged 75 years, deeply loved husband of Joan, very dear brother of Roy, John and David, much loved brother-in-law of Margaret and Eddie and Sylvia and a dear uncle. Funeral service and committal to be held at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Friday, July 30 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. No flowers by request. However, donations in memory of Ken may be given for St. Matthew's Church Funds and the Friends of the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton for which a plate will be present at the service or c/o Sanderson and Co., Funeral Directors, St. Matthew's Works, Leyburn, North Yorks., DL8 5EG. Will friends please meet at the church.
LUCAS On July 26, peacefully in Darlington Memorial Hospital. Hester, aged 89 years, loving wife of the late Fred (Paul), much loved mother of Anne and Fred, mother-in-law of Maureen and the late Brian, loving granny to Maryanne, Debbie, Kathryn, Carol, Joanne and Alison and to six great-grandchildren, also special friend of Rosina and loving aunty to Sadie, Joan and Arthur. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, August 3 at 1.15 p.m., at Darlington Crematorium. Friends invited. Please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Diabetes U.K.
MAHER Margaret (nee Clement) July 24, of Welling-borough, formerly of Darlington. Margaret, died peacefully at home after fighting an illness with great courage, dignity and humour. Beloved daughter of Hilda and the late Alan, dearest sister of Alan, Jennie, Ron, Charlie, George, Patricia, Hazel, Rose and Beryl and cherished aunt to many. Funeral to take place Thursday, August 5 at United Reformed Church, High Street, Wellingborough. Rest In Peace Free From Pain
MAKEPEACE July 27, in hospital. George, aged 75 years, of Eldon Lane, a dearly loved father of Alison and Joanne, also a dear father-in-law and grandad. Full particulars to follow.
MEGGINSON July 20 (suddenly), of Arthur Terrace, Bishop Auckland. Dennis, loving husband of Doreen and dearest only son of the late Enid and Wilf. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, July 28 at 3.30 p.m.
MILES (Ringer) July 27, peacefully at Sedgefield Community Hospital, of Holme Lea Terrace, Trimdon Station. Violet (nee Bannister), aged 83 years, beloved wife of Harold, dearly loved mother of Bill, Maureen and Carol, dearest mother-in-law and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Cortege leaving residence Monday at 11.20 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Paul's Church, Trimdon Station for service at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment at Deaf Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Sedgefield Community Hospital.
MORTIMER July 28 (peacefully in hospital), of 37 South View, Middlestone Moor. Carol Ann, aged 57 years, a loving daughter of Margaret and the late Joe Mortimer, a dearly loved sister of Doreen, Avril and the late Jeanette, a dear sister-in-law and a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium, Monday for a service and committal at 11.00 a.m.
MUSGRAVE On July 21, in hospital. Isabel (nee Elliott), aged 74 years, of Sheraton Grange Farm, Elwick. Loving wife of Maurice, devoted mam of Dorothy and Christine and a dear granny of Elizabeth and Andrew. Funeral service Thursday, July 29 at St. Peter's Church, Elwick 1.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Church Funds, c/o Rev'd. J. Lund.
PAYLER On July 27, 2004 (peacefully, at home). Reg, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Betty, wonderful dad of Carole, Colin, Barbara and Alan, father-in-law of Dave, Lynn and Steve, special grandad of Lyndsey, Gareth, Donna, Gemma, Carl, Gavin, Rachel and Lewis and great-grandfather of Lucy. Funeral Tuesday, August 3. Would friends please meet for service 10.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium and afterwards at the East End Club. Thanks Dad
PICKEN July 29 (peacefully at home), of Shildon. Vida, aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late Jim, devoted mother of Hilary and a much loved mother-in-law of the late Danny Shaw. Service to be held at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, August 4 at 12.00 noon. All friends are welcome to attend and afterwards at the Shildon Railway Sports and Social Club (B.R.). Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, may be sent to the Butterwick Hospice, Macmillan House, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland.
PICKERING July 21, of Bishop Auckland. Cec, aged 68 years, dear partner of Mary, a dearly loved uncle and great-uncle, also a good friend. Will friends please meet for service in St. Wilfrid's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland on Saturday, July 31 at 10.15 a.m., followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations for Cancer Research may be left at the church.
RAINE Grace, of Birkby, Northallerton, a dearly loved wife of the late Alan and much loved mother of Julie, also a dear mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday, August 4 in St. Peter's Church, Birkby at 2.00 p.m., prior to interment in the Churchyard. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to St. Peter's Church, Birkby or the Mowbray Suite, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
REDFERN Sheila, aged 64 years, of Richmond, on July 23, in hospital after a long illness suffered with strength, courage and good humour. Much loved mother of Debra and Adrian, mother-in-law of David and Joanne, grandmother to Yasmin and a dearly loved sister of Vera, Ray, Ken and Len. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Monday, August 2 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the church. At Mum's request, mourners not to wear black. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Victoria Ward, Friary Hospital or Cancer Research are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
ROCHE July 24 (peacefully at home), of Bewick Crescent, Newton Aycliffe. George, aged 88 years, much loved husband to Doreen and the late Betty, also a loving dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday, July 29. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
RUTH July 26, of Rock Road, Spennymoor. Doris, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Robert, a dearly loved mam of Pat and Brian and dear mother-in-law of Peter and Judith, a much loved nan of Stephen and Jennifer and a loving great-nan to Liam. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Friday for a service at 12.45 p.m., followed by interment in Rock Road Cemetery.
SAUNDERS July 27, suddenly and peacefully in hospital, of Winchester Drive, Brandon. William (Bill), aged 81 years, devoted husband of the late Jessie (nee Sherrington), much loved dad of Audrey, Billy, Alan and Martha, beloved granda of Rosalyn and Emma and great-granda Bill of Ella and Hetty. Will friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in Meadowfield Cemetery.
SKITT On July 26 (suddenly at home), of Bede Terrace, Bowburn. Ann (Nancy), aged 79 years, devoted wife of the late Harry, beloved mother of John, a sadly missed mother-in-law of Joan, also a treasured gran and great-gran. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, July 30 at 1.00 p.m.
SMITH July 27 (suddenly at home), of West Moor Road, Darlington. Violet Teresa, aged 67 years, much loved wife of Alan, loving mam of Gordon, Jeanette, Mary and Richard, also a dearly loved mother-in-law and grandmother. Funeral Wednesday, August 4. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m., for service at Darlington Crematorium.
STACEY July 23, peacefully in hospital, of Loraine Crescent, Darlington. Les, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Cilla, dearly loved father of David, stepfather of Penny, a loving grandad, also a dear brother of Winnie. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m.
STEPHENSON William, aged 72 years, of Cockfield, in hospital on July 24. Beloved son of the late Edmund and Nellie Stephenson, dearest brother of Elsie and the late Norman and a dear uncle. Funeral service and cremation private.
STOCKDALE Eleanor (nee Temple), formerly of Darlington and New Zealand, died July 26, 2004, after a long illness. Enquiries to Mrs Elizabeth Harland on (01325) 463743.
STOKOE On July 25, peacefully in Dinsdale Lodge Nursing Home, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool. Thomas Greenwell (Tom), aged 83 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Betty, much loved dad of Robert and Simon, also a loving father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral cortege to leave Strathmore House, Hartlepool for service and cremation at Stranton Grange Crematorium Chapel, Hartlepool on Monday at 11.00 a.m. Friends and neighbours are kindly invited, please meet at the chapel.
