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SMITH April 29 (peacefully), of Bishopsgate Nursing Home. Catherine, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late George, a dear sister of the late Dorothy, also a loving aunt of Ken, Colin and many others. Funeral private.
SNOWBALL April 29, suddenly, at home, of Mellanby Crescent, Newton Aycliffe. Jean, aged 64 years, dearly beloved wife of Alan, beloved mam of Trevor and Debbie, treasured nana of Gemma and James, a dearly loved sister and aunty. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, May 8, 11.00 a.m. at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Donations in memory of Jean for Cancer Research, c/o Lloyds Bank, Skinnergate, Darlington, DL3 7ND. Friends and relatives are invited to The Iron Horse after the service.
SOWERBY (Bert) Will be sadly missed, a really good friend and neighbour. God Bless. Love always. Danny, Elaine, William and Danielle.
SOWERBY April 25, of Shildon. Bert, aged 69 years, adored husband of Anne, a much loved and loving dad of Amanda, dear father-in-law to Terry, also a devoted grandad. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 2.20 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, followed by private cremation at Darlington. No reception afterwards.
STEVENSON April 26 (tragically), of Ferryhill. Barry Norman, aged 27 years, a dearly loved son of Thomas and the late Frances, a loving brother of Mary, Andrew and Nicola and a much loved dad to Connor. Would friends please meet in the Village Methodist Church, Ferryhill on Wednesday for a service at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Duncombe Cemetery.
STEVENSON Barry You were very special to all of us and no one will ever take that away. We loved you very much and always will. You will always be in our hearts and now you can rest in peace, Barry. Love Always Vivian, Karen, Abbie and the family.
STEWART Blaydon April 28, aged 79 years. Wilfred Ratcliffe. Dear husband of Betty, much loved father of Anne and John, loving grandfather of Nicky, Thomas amd Jonathon, great-grand father of Amélie and Henry. Friends please meet for service at Mounsett Crematorium, Dipton on Saturday May 3, at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only by request.
SUTHERLAND April 26, (peacefully, after a long illness), of Church Street, Ferryhill Station. Donald, (Don), aged 70 years, beloved husband of Maureen, a dearly loved father of Robert, George, Kathleen, Christine, Donald and Malcolme, a loving father-in-law, much loved grandad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill, Thursday for a service at 11.45 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to, Ward 2, James Cook Hospital, South Cleveland.
THOMPSON April 27, of Sherburn House Hospital. Rev'd. Robert Thompson, aged 92 years, dearly loved husband of Freda, loving father of Ian and Marjorie, father-in-law of Chris and Noel and a dear grandad of William and James. Friends please meet for a Thanksgiving Service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Brandon on Thursday, May 8 at 1.30 p.m. which will be preceded by private cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Andrew's Methodist Church.
THOMPSON George Alfred Suddenly in Aycliffe Care Home on April 26, aged 81 years, of Newton Aycliffe. Cherished husband of Marie, a much loved dad of Roly, a dear father-in-law to Sue, loving grandad of Christopher and dearly loved uncle. Family and friends please meet at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe on Thursday May 1, at 1.15 p.m. for service prior to interment in Newton Aycliffe Cemetery. Missed by all
THOMPSON Alan A special father to Rosalind and husband Reg. Nothing was ever too much trouble, you were always there to help and play. A fun-loving grandad to Amy and Alex. You'll always stay with love in our hearts. God Bless.
THOMPSON Alan April 28, bravely and peacefully in North Tees Hospital, after a long illness and much endurance. Alan Frankland Thompson, aged 79 years (former employee of Stockton Co-operative Handibank). Loving husband of Joyce, a dearly loved father of Rosalind, David and Derek and brother to the late John, a special, caring grandad to Alex, Amy, Julie and Richard, dear father-in-law of Gwyneth, Reg and Irene. Funeral service at South Billingham Methodist Church, Station Road, Billingham on Saturday, May 3 at 10.45 a.m. and then at Station Town Cemetery. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, 99-109 Norton Road, Stockton. Tel. (01642) 674377.
TURNBULL April 29 (peacefully, at home), of Bylands Way, Darlington. Thomas William, aged 84 years, dearly loved husband of Betty, loving father of Greg and Max, father-in-law of Michelle, also a devoted grandad to Jade, Jodie and Tom. Funeral Wednesday, May 7. Will friends please meet for service and cremation 10.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers by request.
WAINE April 21 (peacefully in hospital), of Bishop Auckland. Zena (nee Humphrey), aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late John, dearest mother of George, Elizabeth and the late John, dear mother-in-law of Mary and Douglas, adored gran of Amanda, Lee, David, Bree, Samantha and Samson, much loved great-gran of Ethan Jack. Friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church on Thursday, May 1 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
WAITES (nee Woodhouse) April 21, peacefully at Rydal Nursing Home, of Darlington. Emily, aged 96 years, dear wife of the late Bob, treasured mam of Maria and the late Keith and the late Robert, mother-in-law of John and Joan and a much loved gran. Funeral Tuesday, May 6. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service and committal at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Residents' Social Fund, Rydal Nursing Home, Darlington.
WALKER April 24, of Langley Park Nursing Home (formerly of Esh Winning). Mary Ann (nee Mason, formerly Ashurst), aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Bob, loving mother of Donald, Robert, John, Christine and Janet, a dear mother-in-law of Jean, Diana, Frank and George and a loving nana and great-nana. Cortege to leave 35 Commercial Street, Cornsay Colliery for service in St. Paul's Church, Waterhouses on Tuesday, May 6 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Bus provided, leaving The Stag's Head at 1.35 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Cancer Research U.K. Friends welcome for refreshments at Esh Winning Cricket Club afterwards.
WALKER Harry Walker 11.02.1914 - 02.05.2003 Of Welbeck Avenue, Darlington, beloved husband of Florence (nee Stainsby), loved dad of David and John, loving father-in-law of Yvonne and Diane and a much loved grandad. Funeral Friday. Relatives and friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
WHITE Arthur John Aged 98 years, on April 29, peacefully in hospital, of Oaktree Court, Colburn. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen, father of the late Ronald, father-in-law of Ruby, dearly loved brother of Jessie and Robert and a much loved uncle. Funeral service in Colburn Methodist Church on Wednesday May 7, at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Hipswell Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
WHITTAKER April 26, at Rydal Nursing Home, Darlington. Doris (nee Alderson), aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Bill, loving mother of Doreen, Sylvia and the late Joan. Funeral Tuesday, May 6. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
WILLETTS April 29 (suddenly), of Milton Grove, Shotton Colliery. William, aged 75 years, beloved husband of the late Joyce (nee Nicholson), dearly loved father of Julie, Joyce, Susan, Billy and John, dearest father-in-law of Allan, Colin, Lisa, Tracy and Russell, much loved grandad of Louise, Sarah, Kim, Helen, Kate, Jonathan, Emily, Michael and Megan, great-grandad of Ellie and Joshua William. Cortege leaving residence Tuesday at 9.05 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Saviour's Church for service at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Hartlepool. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Church Funds. It broke your heart the day Gran died We know how you longed to be by her side. God decided that time has come And sent the Angels from up above. But Grandad although we know how happy you'll be You've left us all alone down here We'll never forget the love you gave, In our hearts you'll always stay. From your Grandchildren
WOODFINE April 25 (peacefully), of Coundon. Alan, aged 86 years, loving husband of Elsie, dear father of the late Raymond, dearest grandad of Paula and Donna, dearly loved brother of Doris and sadly missed brother-in-law of Kenneth, Doris and Ivy. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, May 7 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent to The Alzheimer's Society, c/o Mr. Bethell, St. Hilda's Hall, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR.
YATES April 23 (peacefully, in hospital), of Willow Road, Darlington. Evelyn (nee Hudson) in her 93rd year, dearly loved mother of Alwyn, loving grandma of Gail and Jillian, dear sister of Edna and a special aunt of Mavis, Gordon and Clive. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Cockerton Methodist Church at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington.
ALDERSON May 2 (suddenly), of Coronation Avenue, Shildon. Gladys (nee Mulley), aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late Clarry, a much loved mam, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Would friends please meet for service in the Methodist Church, Shildon on Tuesday, May 13 at 10.40 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
ANDERSON May 6, (suddenly, at home), of Association Street, Shildon. Marjorie, (nee Peacock), aged 74 years, dearly loved wife of the late Bob, loving mam of Marjorie and Barbara, dear mother-in-law of Glyn and Colin, also a devoted gran of Christopher, Nigel, Andrew, Rebecca and Leanne. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Tuesday May 13, at 1.30 p.m. followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
