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LONGSTAFF July 8 (in hospital), of Colinwood Street, Coundon. Margaret, aged 53 years, dearly loved wife of John, a much loved mother of Sarah, Kelly, Janine and a dear daughter of Robbie, loved sister and much loved friend of Yvonne and Reg. Cortege leaving residence at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 14, for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m.
MADDEN July 9 (suddenly but peacefully, at Darlington Memorial Hospital). William (Bill), aged 86 years, dearly beloved husband and father. Would friends please meet for service at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, July 19 at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe followed by committal at Durham Crematorium 2.30 p.m.
METCALFE July 12 (in hospital), of Barningham, formerly of Bedale Dairy. Denis Edmund, aged 77 years, dearly loved husband of Nancy and much loved by Fred and all the family. Funeral Monday, July 19. Relatives and friends please meet for service in St. Michael and All Angels Church, Barningham, at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment. Donations, if desired, in lieu of flowers, may be given for church funds.
MIDDLEMISS On July 12, peacefully at Manorlands, Oxenhope. Norman, aged 78 years, loving husband of Eva, dear father of Shirley and Selwyn, much loved grandad of Eleanor, Miranda, David and Thomas. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, July 20 at 12.00 noon at St. James' Parish Church, Silsden, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only by request. Donations, if desired, to The Spotlight Appeal, A.I.C.R. (Cancer Research). A plate will be provided in the Church or may be sent c/o Emmott and Bradley, D. Brook Funeral Services, Keighley Road, Cowling, Keighley.
MORRIS Madge, aged 86 years, of Ovington, died peacefully in hospital on July 12. Beloved wife of the late Bill Morris, loving mother of the late Terry and John, dear aunt of John and family and dearly loved sister to Dora. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, July 22, at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only, if desired, donations for Leukaemia Research, may be given at the crematorium chapel, or c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
MOYSE Thomas On July 10, sadly following a long illness and with his family around him. Tom, aged 83 years (ex Wrights Office Equipment, Darlington), much loved and loving husband of Elizabeth (nee Johnson), treasured and loving father of Gillian and Rose Marie and the late Phillip Ian, a loving grandpa to Stuart, Deborah and Gareth. Friends and neighbours please meet for service and cremation in Stranton Grange Crematorium Chapel on Friday at 12.40 p.m.
NICHOLSON July 10 (peacefully, in hospital), of Kelloe Law Farm, Trimdon Station. John (Jack), beloved husband of the late Millie and sadly missed by all his family and friends. Would friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Trimdon Colliery on Friday, July 16 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor after-wards.
OUTHWAITE On July 12, suddenly at home, at Leyburn (formerly of Cracoe and Cray). John Colin, aged 69 years, a much loved and loving husband, brother, uncle and friend. Funeral service and cremation at Skipton Crematorium on Monday, July 19 at 2.20 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the Coronary Care Unit at the Friarage Hospital (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the crematorium.
PARKIN July 14 (peacefully, in hospital), of 86 Brockenhirst Drive, Sunderland. George, beloved husband of Prunella (nee Ruther-ford), a much loved father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and grandad (known to his friends in Darlington as George the Fish Man). Will friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Wednesday, July 21 at 1.00 p.m.
PEACOCK July 14 (peacefully, in hospital). Betty, aged 87 years, of Leyburn, much loved mother of Mike and Tony, a dearly loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, July 21 at 2.45 p.m.
PHARE July 12 (in hospital), of 25 Eastern Avenue, Langley Park. Esther, aged 68 years, devoted wife of George, cherished mother of Sandra and Amanda, precious nana of Dawn, David, Julie, Carolyn and Scott, great-grandmother to Abigail and loving mother-in-law to Raymond and Graeme. Will be sadly missed. Will friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Langley Park on Tuesday, July 20 at 12.15 p.m. Cremation at Durham to follow at 1.00 p.m.
PICKARD On July 10, suddenly, of Great Lumley, formerly of Brandon. Elizabeth Eleanor (Betty, nee Mearman), aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late Alan. To those who are left, family and friends, are the memories of love and enjoyment you gave to me. Funeral Friday, July 16. Friends please meet at St. Cuthbert's Church, North Road, Durham for service at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome afterwards at the Cock of the North for refreshments. Enquiries to Kenneth Taylor, Funeral Director, Seaham. Tel. (191) 5817388.
PICKERING July 10 (peacefully), of Princess Road, Darlington. Frank, aged 76 years, much loved husband to Nancy, dearly loved dad to Wendy and Diane, loving grandad to Vicky and Jamie also a treasured great-grandad to Charlotte and Daniel. Funeral Friday, July 16. Would friends please meet, 1.30 p.m. for service at Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church, Darlington, followed by interment in The North Cemetery.
PITT July 11 (in hospital), of Norby Estate, Thirsk. William, aged 75 years, beloved husband of the late Maureen, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk, on Wednesday, July 21, at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment.
POAD Tess, aged 85 years, formerly of Catterick Village and Hackforth, died peacefully at Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison, on July 14. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank Poad and the late Ronnie Tindle, loving mother of Pamela (Australia), Frank and Geoffrey and a very dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, July 22, at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only, if desired, donations for the Children's Society, may be given at the crematorium chapel, or c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ. "Lovingly remembered always"
POTTLE July 9 (peacefully, at home), of Edgar Grove, Bishop Auckland. Philomena, aged 82 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Robert Victor, a loving mother of Robert and Philomena Norah, a loving grandmother of Joan, Jane, Gerard, Elizabeth, Michelle, Paul and Claire, a dearest great-grandmother to Michael, James, Adam, Matthew, Kate, Beth, Amy, Dayley, Sam, Regan and Anthony, also a dear aunt and great-aunt. To be received into St. Wilfrid's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland on Wednesday, July 14 at 7.45 p.m. Would friends please meet Thursday, July 15 at 10.30 am for a Requiem Mass in St. Wilfrid's R.C. Church, to be followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Cemetery. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
READMAN Joseph William (Bill) Mercifully released, after a long illness on July 9, at Glenroyd Nursing Home, Blackpool. Deeply missed by his wife Peggy, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at Carlton Crematorium, Blackpool at 2.00 p.m. on July 16. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made to Cancer Research U.K.
ROME July 9, peacefully in hospital, of Elm Road, Ferryhill. Eileen, aged 59 years, dearly loved wife of Philip, much loved mother of Peter and Stuart, dear mother-in-law of Nicola, devoted nana of Daniel, Kelly, Megan, Lewis and Aidan, also a dear sister. Service to be held at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill at 1.15 p.m. on Thursday, followed by cremation at Durham. Would friends please meet at church.
ROME July 9. Eileen, a loved sister and sister-in-law of Sue, George and family. Will be sadly missed by all.
ROWE July 10, in hospital, of 16 William Keers Crescent, Ferryhill. Jonty, aged 73 years, dearly loved dad of John and Kath and much loved granda of David and Lauren. Cortege leaving residence at 2.00 p.m., Thursday, July 16 for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m.
SCORER July 12 (peacefully, in hospital), of Burn Street, Bowburn. Shirley, aged 67 years, dearly loved wife of Ernie, much missed mam of Susan and Stephen, loving grandma of Daniel, Craig and Luke, mother-in-law of Jeff and Amanda, a dear sister to Eileen and Edna and a much loved auntie and sister-in-law. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, July 19 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only with donations kindly accepted by Cancer Research.
SHORT July 10 (in hospital), of Aged Miners Homes, Crook. George, aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Maureen, a much loved father to Eileen, Michael, Martin, Andrew and George and a dear father-in-law, a dearly loved grandfather and great-grandfather, also a dearest son-in-law of Sally and a dear brother and brother-in-law. Interment Friday, July 16 at St. Cuthbert's R.C. Churchyard, Crook, following a service in St. Cuthbert's Church at 11.00 a.m. Friends please meet at church. R.I.P.
SINCLAIR July 10 (suddenly, at home), of Kendrew Close, Newton Aycliffe. James Vernon, aged 68 years, beloved husband to Iris, much loved dad to Helen and David, loving father-in-law to John and Sue, dearly loved grandad to Alex, also a dear brother to Isabel. Funeral Friday, July 16. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service in Darlington Crematorium.
SQUIRRELL Jim, aged 73 years, of Gilling West, died peacefully in hospital on July 13. Dearly loved husband of Greta, much loved dad of Patricia, Michael, Linda and Melvin, a dear father-in-law, loving grandad of Camilla, Matthew and David, also Carl and Gary and a dearly loved brother and brother-in-law. Funeral service at St. Agatha's Church, Gilling West on Monday, July 19 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only, if desired donations may be given in Church for Cancer Research U.K. and the Macmillan Nurses Fund.
STENSON Gordon July 5, 2004. A friend I knew, I will never forget until one day we will meet. I will always remember you especially for you. Colin Evans
STURGE July 10 (peacefully in hospital, after a short illness), of Armstrong Avenue, Wingate. Mary (nee Mansfield), aged 89 years, dearly loved wife of the late Ernie, loving mother of Sheila, Joan, Marjorie, Alan, Anne and Ernie, also a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Cortege leaving Thursday at 10.50 a.m. Friends please meet at Millbank Methodist Church for service at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Station Town Cemetery. Peace After Pain Will Be Sadly Missed xx
TALLENTIRE Edna Annie, aged 76 years, formerly of Bowes, died in hospital, on July 9. Wife of the late Jim Tallentire, much loved mum of Angela, a dear mother-in-law, loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, July 16, at 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please.
TAYLOR July 11, of New Brance-peth. William (Billy), aged 82 years (formerly Mayor of Durham), dearly loved husband of Ethel, loving father of Alan, father-in-law of Sandra, a dear grandad of Ross and Stuart, brother of Ruby and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Would friends please meet for service in New Brancepeth Methodist Church on Wednesday, July 14 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. All Billy's friends welcome for refreshments in New Brancepeth Club after-wards. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for Cancer Research U.K.
THOMPSON Patsy (Patricia Rosemary). Died peacefully in her sleep at home. A private family cremation has taken place. A celebration of Patsy's life will be held at a later date.
TINKLER July 11 (peacefully, at home), of Maple Road, Darlington. Derek, aged 66 years, much loved husband to Sonya, loving dad to Diane, Valerie and Susan, also a dearly loved father-in-law and grandad. Funeral Thursday, July 15. Would friends please meet, 10.45 a.m., for service at Darlington Crematorium.
TRAY July 8, in hospital, of St. Paul's Gardens, Spennymoor. John (Jack), aged 81 years, much loved husband of Vi, dear dad of Sally, Sylvia, Pamela, John and Pauline and step-daughter Denise and a devoted grandad and great-grandad. Service to be held at St. Paul's Church at 10.15 a.m. on Thursday, July 15 (to be verified on Thursday), followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Would friends please meet at church.