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KAY July 30 (peacefully, in hospital), of Castle Street, Bowburn. Olaf, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of the late Vera Mary, a much missed dad to Stephen and Maurice and father-in-law to Keely and Beverley and a dear grandad. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday August 6 at 2.00 p.m.
KING August 1 (suddenly, at home), of Forster Street, Darlington. Paul, aged 57 years. Dearly loved son of Elsie and the late Les, A much loved and missed brother and uncle. Funeral Tuesday, August 10. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium
LARBY Evelyn, widow of Geoffrey, formerly of Castle Hill House, Middleham, N. Yorks. On July 30, 2004, aged 92 years.
LAYBERRY Audrey Jean, wife of the late Bill, of Burn House, Hawes, late of Hawes Post Office, died July 29. The funeral service will take place at St. Maragaret's Church, Hawes, on Thursday, August 5, at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at church.
LEE August 2, of Toft Hill. Joseph Alan, aged 71 years, beloved husband of Eva, a much loved dad of Barry, Janet and Jeffrey, father-in-law to Helen, Dave and Lisa, a fond grandad of Thomas, Bethany, Amanda, Peter, Steven, Claire, Henry and Edward, a dear brother to Audrey, Harry, Michael and Ann. Interment Wednesday August 11 at Etherley Cemetery, following a service in Etherley Methodist Chapel at 11.30 a.m. Friends please meet at chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be left at the chapel for the Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland.
LYONS August 1, of 62 Bondisle Way, Stanhope. Elizabeth Victoria, aged 59 years, dearly loved mother and nana. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanhope on Friday, August 6 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private interment.
MADDISON Martha Aged 97 years. Formerly of St. Johns Gardens, Sunnybrow. Died in Epsom Hospital, Surrey on July 31, 2004.
MAHY John Henry On July 29, suddenly at home. John, aged 91 years, of Northallerton. Dearly loved husband of Audrey, loving father of Rosemary, Priscilla and Caroline, father-in-law of David, Trevor and Jim and proud grandfather of Catherine, Helen, Gordon and Heather. Private woodland burial.
MANGNALL Hilda, aged 88 years, of Richmond, died peacefully at Maple Lodge Nursing Home, Scotton, on August 1. Dearly loved wife of Arthur, much loved mum of Christine and loving nana to Andrew and Joanne. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, August 6 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, may be given at the crematorium for the Alzheimer's Society.
MITCHINSON July 31 (peacefully, in his sleep), of Bowes Close, Ferryhill. Richard (Dick), aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of Joan, much loved dad of Barrie and the late Keith, a dear father-in-law of Fliss, Kathryn and Martin, a devoted grandad of Christopher, Daniel, Anna, Julia and Jonathon, a loved brother of Mary and the late Grace, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Service to be held in the Village Methodist Church, at 1.45 p.m., on Friday, followed by cremation at Durham. Would friends please meet at church.
NICHOLSON On July 30, of 28 Durham Street, Langley Park. Kathleen, aged 63 years, beloved wife of Eddie, a much loved mam of John, David and Alan and a loving grandma of Ellie, Edward and Martin and mother-in-law to Suzanne and Norika. Would friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Langley Park, on Friday, August 6, at 9.15 a.m. Cremation at Durham to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Willowburn Hospice, c/o Suzanne.
PARKER August 1, of Bates Avenue, Darlington. Frances, beloved wife of David, dearly loved mother of James, Debra and Christopher and a much loved mother-in-law and nana. Funeral Friday, August 6. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m.
PEARDON July 29 (suddenly, at home). Lloyd George, aged 59 years, of Darlington. Beloved husband of June, loving dad of John, Jennifer and Adam, much loved grandad of Tristran and Jasmine. Funeral service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday August 11, at 1.45 p.m. Friends invited, please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to Butterwick Hospice.
PEVELLER On August 1 (peacefully, at home), of 38 Deanery View, Lanchester. Eva, aged 69 years, dearly loved wife of Norman and dear mam of Judith. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Lanchester, on Thursday, August 5, at 11.30 a.m. Cremation to follow at Mountsett. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to Willowburn Hospice, Lanchester.
READMAN A memorial service for George Frederick Readman (16-01-05 -16-11-03) will be held at St. John's Church, Shildon on Saturday, August 7 at 2.00 p.m. Anyone who knew Fred is welcome to attend. Please ring (01388) 772140 if you wish to do so.
REDPATH August 3 (in hospital), of Saltersgate Road, Darlington. Bryan, aged 64 years, dearly loved husband of Jean, loving dad of Caroline, dear father-in-law of Paul and special grandad of Sarah and Lucy. Funeral Monday, August 9. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for the I.T.U., Darlington Memorial Hospital, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
RIDLEY (nee Appleby) August 1 (peacefully at home), of 1 Tyneside Cottage, Coxhoe. Sally, aged 67 years, beloved wife of Ken, dearest sister-in-law of George, loving aunty of Tricia, Pauline, Peter and Susan, dear great-aunty of Kathryn, Christopher, Robert, Sophie and Charlotte and also a very dear friend of Tony and Jean. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham. Sadly missed by all
ROBINSON Framwellgate Moor Peacefully on August 3, aged 83 years. Stella, the much loved mam of Ann, Pat and the late Allen, a dear mother-in-law and also a loving nana and great-nana. Stella will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Monday, August 9 at 1.00 p.m., for service and cremation. All flowers welcome, or donations, in lieu of flowers, to St. Margaret's Nursing Home.
ROME August 5 (peacefully, in St. Margaret's Nursing Home), of Linden Park, Brandon. Evelyn, aged 78 years. Dearly loved sister of Anne and a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield at 9.45 a.m. on Tuesday, followed by interment in Meadowfield Cemetery. Would friends please meet at church.
ROWELL August 2, in hospital, of Richmond Avenue, Bishop Auckland. George Frederick, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Joyce (nee Coatsworth), devoted father of Fiona, Alyson and partner Colin. Will friends please meet for service in Durham City Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. on Thursday, August 5. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left at the crematorium for the Lung Function Unit of Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
RUSSELL Minnie (late of Willington), July 31, 2004 at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. Beloved wife of the late Joe, dearly loved mum of Olwyn and Jennifer, dear mother-in-law of Andy and Derek and a devoted grandma to Simon and Michael, also a special step-grandma to Adele, George and family. Friends please meet for service in Willington Methodist Church on Friday, August 6 at 12.45 p.m., followed by private cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. A collection in aid of Crossroads Caring for Carers Dumfries, Mount St. Michael, Craigs Road, Dumfries DG1 4UT, will be made after the service.
RUTTER Albert On August 1, peacefully in hospital. Alby, aged 55 years, of Fishburn. Dearest partner of Christine, father of Nicola, Philip, Ross and Chloe, grandfather of Joshua and Ryan. Funeral service to take place on Monday, August 9 at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village at 10.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Friends please meet at church. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research U.K. Tel (01642) 242803.
SEED August 1 (peacefully, at home), Trinity Gardens, Willington (late of Meadowfield). Peter, aged 75 years, dearly beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Lee) and a much loved father, father-in-law and grandad. Peter to be received into Our Lady and St. Thomas' R.C. Church, Willington on Friday at 5.00 p.m. Requiem Mass on Saturday August 7, at 10.00 a.m. prior to interment at South Road Cemetery, Durham. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only. Donations to Butterwick Day Centre, Bishop Auckland. Eternal Rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light thine upon him. R.I.P.
SHIELD July 30, of West Lodge, Billy Row, formerly of Easington Colliery. Bessie, aged 84 years, beloved daughter of the late Arthur Edwin and Hannah Pye, a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Cortege to leave her sister's residence in Howden-le-Wear at 12.50 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4. Will friends please meet in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Chapel at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation in Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for Chapel Funds. After this service, all are welcome to refreshment in the Chapel Hall.
SIMPSON (nee Dodds) On August 4 (of Newton Aycliffe). Joan, aged 85 years, a loving mother and grandma. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, August 10, 11.00 a.m., at Durham Crematorium.
SOWDEN Derek, aged 70 years, formerly of Sunnybrow. A loving dad and grandad. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Monday, August 9 at 10.30am.
STOVES August 3, of Bishop Auckland, formerly of Willington. Olivia, aged 81 years, a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and good friend. Will friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Baptist Church, Cockton Hill Road at 2.00 p.m. on Thursday, August 12, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for church funds.
TANFIELD Dorothy Elizabeth, aged 101 years, died peacefully at Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick on July 31. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron, very dear friend of Moira, Rodney and family. Funeral service in Richmond Methodist Church on Friday, August 6 at 12.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, may be given for Church Funds.
THOMPSON July 30, of Crook. Ruth (nee Taylor), aged 68 years, beloved wife of Robert (Bob), devoted mam of Graham and Kathryn, a dear mother-in-law, much loved grandmother, also a dear sister. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 12.10 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given to the Auckland Park Hospital, Westfield Road, Bishop Auckland.
THOROGOOD July 31, suddenly at home, of Heighington. John, aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Edna (nee Halton), much loved dad of Yvonne, Lesley and Antony, father-in-law of Mike and Stuart, loving grandad of Tara, Lee, Nicola, Emma and Rebecca and a dear brother of Shirley. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. Michael's Church, Heighington at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given for Cancer Research UK. Plate to be provided at the service.
