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PALMER August 14 (peacefully in hospital), of Westmorland Way, Newton Aycliffe. Stanley, aged 73 years, much loved husband of Margaret, loving dad of David and Kay, father-in-law of Jane and Robin, also a devoted grandad of Karina, Jason, Craig, Katy and Sophie. Funeral Thursday, August 19. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
PAYNE Leslie, died suddenly but peacefully at home in Barnard Castle on Tuesday, August 17. Husband of dear beloved late Jeannette. Well known to all and sadly missed. Friends and family meet at Barnard Castle Methodist Church on Tuesday, August 24 at 10.15 a.m., family only at the crematorium. No flowers please, cards if you wish, donations to the Richardson Hospital.
PRICE Framwellgate Moor On August 15, aged 83 years. Ralph, beloved husband of Sheila, dear father of Raymond and Lynne, a dear father-in-law of June, sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Framwellgate Moor Methodist Chapel on Friday, August 20, 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, to the Framwellgate Moor Chapel or the R.S.P.C.A., c/o Mr. J. McCardle, 170 The High Street, Gateshead.
PROUD August 18, of Wolsingham. Russell (Tut), aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Mona, devoted father of the late Barbara Dixon, much loved grandad of Kirstie and Sean, loving great-grandad of Scott and Haylie, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Parish Church at 1.30 p.m. on Friday, August 27, followed by cremation at Darlington.
RAINE August 15, of Fir Tree. Verna, aged 65 years, beloved wife of the late Alan, devoted mam of Kim, Mandy and Mark, treasured daughter of Jenny and the late Arthur King, dear partner of Dave, a much loved and loving grandma and great-grandma, also dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Howden-le-Wear at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, August 19, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for the MARA Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
RIPLEY On August 19, suddenly but peacefully, in Northallerton. Joyce, aged 81 years, beloved wife of Bernard. Will be sadly missed by all the family. Funeral service and cremation to be held at West Cemetery, Darlington on Monday, August 23 at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation.
ROBSON August 18 (peacefully, after a long illness), of Market Street, Ferryhill. Barbara, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife of Frank, a much loved mam of Keith and Peter, mother-in-law of Joyce and Anita, also a devoted grandma of Craig and Rebecca and a dear sister, sister-in-law and Auntie. Would friends please meet at The Salvation Army Citadel, Dundas Street, Spennymoor on Wednesday for a service at 10.15 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only by request please. Donations in lieu if desired to, Tenlands Nursing Home Residents Social Fund.
ROBSON August 16 (suddenly), of Auckland Avenue, Darlington. Thomas William, in his 98th year, dearly loved dad of David, a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, Woodland Road, Darlington. DL3 7UA.
ROSS August 16, of Boyne Street, Willington. June, aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife of Bill. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, August 20 at 10.00 a.m.
ROUTLEDGE August 16 (at home, after a long illness). Christine, of Darlington. Funeral service to take place on Friday, August 20, at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Friends invited, please meet at the crematorium Chapel. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to, St. Teresa's Hospice.
SAINS August 18 (peacefully), at Greenfields Nursing Home, Newton Aycliffe (late of Shildon). Fred, aged 90 years, a dearly beloved husband of the late Olive, a dearest father to Ann and Susan, also of the late Brenda, Maureen and Muriel, a dear father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Cremation Wednesday, August 25, at Durham, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium
SEYMOUR August 16, of Millfield Grove, Crook. Thomas Eric, aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late Hilda, a dearly loved father of Ann and Gavin, a dear father-in-law and a loving granda and grandy. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Friday, August 20 at 12.10 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to District Nurses, c/o Buston's Funeral Service, 13 Bell Street, Crook, plate provided at crematorium.
SKINNER August 10 (peacefully, in hospital), of Victoria House, Darlington. John, aged 65 years. Funeral Wednesday, August 25. Would friends please meet at 9.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
SMITH August 15 (suddenly, but quietly), of Tow Law. Betty (nee Hall), aged 81 years, beloved wife of Harry, a dear mother and gran. Friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law on Friday, August 20 at 9.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
SMITH August 19, of Bishop Auckland. John Alfred (Jack), aged 78 years, beloved husband of Brenda (Bunty), much loved dad of Joan, dear father-in-law to John, loving granda to Paul, Stuart, Janette and Michelle, great-granda of Tyler, also dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left at the crematorium for Alzheimer's Research.
STANTON August 15 (peacefully). Alexandrina (Dinah), aged 88 years. Wife of John, much loved mother of Trevor, Zaundrai and Susan and sister Barbara, dearly loved mother-in-law of Christine and Ian, also dearly loved by Vic. Will be sadly missed by the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday August 24, at 1.45 p.m. in Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to, John Meynell Funeral Service, 148/150 North Road, Darlington.
STEVENSON Ida Aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late George, a loving mother to Janet and Robert, a loved and respected mother-in-law of Geoff and Angela, nana of Damian and great-nana of Abigail and Gabriel, sister of the late Marian Jagger, died in hospital in Essex. The cremation and thanksgiving service is on Monday August 23, at 10.00 a.m. Flowers, or donations to either the Multiple Sclerosis Society or Yorkshire Cancer Research, should be sent to, The Funeral Director, B. F. Mulley and Son, 254 St. Marys Lane, Upminster. Essex. RM14 3DH. Tel: (01708) 220330.
STOKER Newcastle, late of Tudhoe Colliery and Spennymoor on August 12, aged 84 years. Freddy, dearly loved by all family and friends. Service and cremation at The West Road Crematorium, Newcastle on Thursday August 19, at 12.30 p.m. Friends please meet at crematorium.
TAYLOR August 12 (peacefully in hospital), of Brandon. Billy, aged 89 years, a beloved husband of Ruth. Funeral Thursday. Will friends please meet at 1.00 p.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium.
THOMPSON August 17 (suddenly at home), of Shaw Street, Spennymoor. Ronnie, aged 75 years, a much loved uncle who will be sadly missed and well known character of Spennymoor. Would family and friends please meet at Durham Crematorium, Saturday for a service and committal at 9.30 a.m.
TULLY August 16 (peacefully at Ventress Hall, Darlington). Evelyn (nee Scott), aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Bert and sister of the late Stan, Ella, Hilda and Harold of Cleasby and much loved aunt of Geoffrey, Roger, Gillian and Douglas. Funeral Tuesday, August 31. Would friends please meet for service at 11.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
VIZARD August 18, at Hallgarth Nursing Home (formerly of Esh Winning). Violet (nee Spencer), from Richmond, North Yorks., beloved wife of the late Martin and much loved mother of Maria. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs' Church, Esh Winning, on Monday, August 23 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in Newhouse Cemetery. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
WADE August 14, peacefully in Rydal Nursing Home, formerly of Highfield Road, Darlington. Greta, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late John and mother of Michael. Funeral Monday, August 23. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Enquiries to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Darlington. Tel. (01325) 465647.
WATSON August 18 (after an illness courageously borne), of Jones Court, Bowburn. Ken, aged 70 years. Ever loving husband of Evelyn, a beloved dad of Julie and Jeff and a father-in-law of Tim and Bev, a dear grandad to Alexander, Chloe and Sally-Jayne, a loving brother of Don and brother-in-law to Heather. Would family and friends please meet for service at Bowburn Methodist Church on Tuesday August 24, at 10.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. 'Sadly missed by all his friends'
WATSON On August 15, peacefully, at Darlington Memorial Hospital. Joyce Dukes Watson, aged 82 years, of Roseville, Cotherstone. Loving wife of the late John Francis, much loved mother of Geoffrey and Derek, dear mother-in-law of Margaret and Lesley and grandma to Clare and Kathryn. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Cotherstone, on Monday, August 23 at 12.00 noon followed by committal at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, if desired, donations may be given in church for Ward 44, Darlington Memorial Hospital and St. Cuthbert's Church funds.
WILES August 11 (suddenly), of Johnson Close, Thirsk. Liz (Elspeth), aged 57 years, beloved partner of Derek, dear mother of Robert and Richard, a much loved grandma of Lewis and Jake. The funeral service will be held at Harrogate Crematorium on Thursday, August 19 at 1.40 p.m. Would friends please meet at the crematorium.
WILKINSON August 16 (suddenly, at home), Derwent Road, Ferryhill. Hilary, aged 57 years, a much loved mother and devoted Grannie Hil to Declan and Brodie and a dear friend to many. Would friends please meet for service in All Saints' R.C. Church at 9.10 a.m. on Saturday, followed by cremation at Durham.
WILLIAMS August 13 (suddenly, at home), of Newgate, Barnard Castle. Rev'd John Wesley, dearly loved husband of Kate, much loved father of Helen and Steven, loved grandad of Scott and James. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Barnard Castle Methodist Church on Friday, August 20 at 11.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in Church to the British Heart Foundation.
WILLIAMS On August 10, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness, of Grangetown. George William, aged 86 years, dearly beloved husband of May (nee Atterby), devoted dad of Colin, Anne, Audrey and Cynthia, father-in-law to Linda, Keith, Tony and Robert, loving grandad of Dawn, Kevin, Neil and Nigel, great-grandad of Cherise, Megan, Connor, Kline and Brandon, also a loving brother to Stan, Joan and Ken. Friends please meet for service at North Street Methodist Church, Silksworth on Thursday, August 19 at 11.45 a.m., prior to cremation at Sunderland Crematorium at 12.30 p.m. By request, family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart and Lung Foundation, c/o Mrs. Oddy, Dove House Street, London, SW3 6LY. In Heavenly Love Abiding.
WILLIS August 13 (suddenly, in hospital), of Harry Street, Darlington. Brian, aged 53 years. Much loved husband to Josie, loving dad to Steven, Elizabeth, Brian, Helen and Julie, dearly loved grandad to Liam and Arron, also a devoted brother of Trevor, Stephen and the late David. Funeral Wednesday August 25. Would friends please meet 2.00 p.m. for service at St. Mark's Church, Darlington, followed by cremation.
