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HOLMES June 27, of Appletree Nursing Home, Meadowfield. Jane, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late George and a much loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church on Friday, July 2 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in Meadowfield Cemetery.
HORWOOD June 29, of Stooperdale Avenue, Darlington. Joan, aged 79 years, darling mother of Nick, Jenny and Matthew. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The North East Air Ambulance, c/o Seaton Leng & Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HUTCHINSON June 28 (peacefully in hospital), of Severn Way, Darlington. Bridget, aged 74 years. Beloved wife of the late Billy, a dear mam, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Wednesday July 7. Would friends please meet for service 1.15 p.m. at St. Augustines R.C. Church, Darlington, prior to interment in The West Cemetery R.I.P.
JONES (Houghton-le-Spring) Florence Mary. Beloved wife of Joseph and a dear aunt, passed away in St. Michael's Nursing Home on June 22, aged 98 years. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday June 30, at 11.00 a.m.
KEMP June 29 (at home with her family), of Elstob Hill Farm, Stillington. Eva, in her 87th year, beloved wife of the late John James, dearly loved mother of Winston and Douglas, mother-in-law of Iris and Rita, loving grandma of Karen and Martin, Julie and Ian, and James and a much loved great gran. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield, at 12.00 noon, followed by interment at the cemetery.
KILPATRICK June 26 (at home), of Neasham Road, Darlington. William James (Billy), aged 57 years, much loved husband to Susan, loving dad to Mark and Barbie, a dearly loved son of Peggy, also a devoted grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Friday, July 2. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m., for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to 'Cancer Research', c/o Lloyd's Bank Plc., Skinnergate, Darlington.
LOWCOCK June 30, peacefully in hospital, of Palm Tree Villas, Middleton St. George. Denis John, aged 73 years, dearly loved husband of Barbara, much loved father of Rodney and Maria, a special grandpa of Paris and will be sadly missed by Paul. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in St. Laurence's Church, Middleton St. George, at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for Cancer Research U.K., c/o Seaton Leng & Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
LOWE June 25, peacefully in hospital, late of McMullen Road, Darlington. Frances, in her 95th year, beloved wife of the late Billy, a dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Funeral Monday, July 5. Will friends please meet for service 1.30 p.m. at the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington, prior to interment.
MADDISON June 28 (suddenly, in hospital), of Chilton (formerly of West Cornforth). George Thomas, aged 72 years, a loving husband, dad and grandad. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday at 11.30 a.m.
MARTIN (nee Saltmarsh) June 24, at Wilton House Nursing Home, Darlington, after an illness fought with bravery, dignity and humour. Gladys, aged 78 years of Staindrop, a beloved mum, nana, great-nana, sister and friend. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Staindrop at 1.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Cancer Research U.K., c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
MAUDE July 1 (suddenly). Elsie, of Park Terrace, Barnard Castle, aged 82 years, wife of the late Leon (Maude's Coaches), loving mother of Tony, Andrew and Stephen, mother-in-law to Lyndsey, Dawn and Dianne and dear grandma to Anthony, Elizabeth, Helen and Jonathan. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Thursday, July 8 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to Friends of Richardson Hospital and to Cancer Research UK (Teesdale).
MICKLE June 30, of Brauncepath Estate, New Brancepeth. Rita, aged 70 years, dearly loved wife of Gordon and a loving mother and gran. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, July 6 at 10.30 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice.
MINCHER On June 26, of Easington Colliery, late of Peterlee, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness. David, aged 42 years, a much loved husband to Beverley and a devoted dad to Lauren and Bethany, also a dear son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege to leave his residence on Thursday for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee at 12.30 p.m., prior to an interment at Peterlee Cemetery. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Macmillan Nurses' Fund, c/o Mr. G. Hall.
MORTIMER June 30 (peacefully), at The Hawthorns Nursing Home, Peterlee, (late of Thornley). Sarah (nee Bowes), aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late James, dearly loved mother of Ada, Jim, John and Christine, dearest mother-in-law and a much loved grandma. Cortege leaving Tees Close, Peterlee, Wednesday 9.50 a.m. Friends please meet at Peterlee Methodist Church for service at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment at Thornley Cemetery.
MORTON July 1 (peacefully, after a long illness patiently borne), of Bishop Auckland, formerly of Willington and Shildon. Alan, aged 77 years, loving husband of Audrey, dearly loved dad of Brenda, dear father-in-law of David, much loved grandad of Mark, Richard, Clare and Mike, dearest brother of Freda and brother-in-law Norman. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday, July 7 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent to the Butterwick Hospice, Macmillan House, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland.
MULVANY Mary Louise, aged 82 years, passed away on July 2, surrounded by her loving family, formerly of Gurney Street, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Gerald (together now forever), dearly loved mam of Teresa, Stephen and Paul, dear mother-in-law of Charlie, Jane and Lorraine and a devoted nanna and great-nanna. Funeral details to follow.
NEWTON Isabella Beloved mother of Charlie and mother-in-law of Betsy, loving nana of Andrew and Annalisa and great-nana to Charles Nathan and Abigail Lois.
NEWTON June 28, after an illness bravely borne, of Beechcroft, Broomside Lane, Belmont. Isabella, aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Charles, much loved mother of Pauline and son-in-law John and grandmother of Johanna and Melanie. Will be greatly missed. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Monday, July 5 at 10.45 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham.
NOBLE Basil Peacefully on June 22, in his 91st year, of Darlington. Husband of Leila Joan, father of Barbara and Christopher, father-in-law of Brian and Catherine, grandfather of Matilda and Benjamin. Retired chartered surveyor, Rotarian, campaigner, magician and old soldier. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington on Monday, July 5 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for SSAFA, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
PAPE Robert Henry Lt. Cdr. R.N. (Retd.), in his 81st year, of Newsham, Rich-mond, died peacefully in hospital on June 28, after a long illness borne with courage and dignity. Much loved and loving husband of Margaret and a dear father, grandfather and god-father. Funeral service at St. Peter and St. Felix Church, Kirby Hill on Monday, July 5 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only, if desired, donations may be given on the plate in Church for the Haematology Unit (Ward 42), Darlington Memorial Hospital and Kirby Hill Church Funds or alternatively c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
PARKIN Norman Mears On June 26, peacefully in hospital. Norman, aged 78 years, of Billingham. Dearly loved husband of Mavis, loving dad of Christine, Philip and the late Terry and Margaret, father-in-law of Diane, thoughtful grandad Norman of Suzanne, Jonathan and Alex, also a loving brother of Cyril and brother-in-law of Dorothy. Funeral service to take place in Billingham South Methodist Church on Thursday, July 1 at 12.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Teesside Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Ward 42, North Tees University Hospital, Hardwick, Stockton.
PATTON June 27, suddenly at home, Howden-le-Wear. Kenneth (Ken), aged 75 years, beloved husband of the late Ann, devoted dad of Jill and Carl, dear father-in-law to Bob and Linda, much loved and loving grandad to Craig and Ross, also dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege to leave his daughter's residence at 12.30 p.m. on Friday, July 2. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium for the District Nurses' Fund.
PAWLETT June 26 (suddenly, at home), of Fox Close, Hurworth. Ted (Edward) aged 68 years, beloved husband of the late Colleen, a beloved dad of Andrew and Graham, father-in-law to Clare and Ceri and much loved grandad to Ben and Emily. Funeral Tuesday, July 6. Will friends please meet 1.45 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
PERRY June 27 (peacefully, at home), of Wakenshaw Road, Gilesgate. Marion, aged 50 years. Dearly loved mam of Bronia and Ashley, devoted gran to Kieron and Martin. Would family and friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Tuesday July 6, at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment at Belmont Cemetery.
PETERS June 29 (peacefully), at Jack Dormand Care Centre, Horden. Thomas (Tommy), aged 84 years of Peterlee, (formerly Wheatley Hill). Beloved husband of Edith, father of Ann and Tom, also a dear father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday July 6, at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Jack Dormand Care Centre. Plate provided at crematorium.
POLLITT June 26 (suddenly). David, aged 83 years, of Northallerton (formerly of Osmotherley), a much loved husband of Winnie, dearly loved father of Clive and Shirley, father-in-law of Linda and Ian, grandad to Dwayne, Ian, Greg and Nina. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, July 5 at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Highfield Care Home.
RAPER June 26, of Orchard House, Durham. Georgina, aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas William (Builder in Stanley), a much missed mother of William and George and missed by all of her family. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thurs-day, July 1 at 2.30 p.m.
RICHARDSON June 24 (in hospital), of Barrington Lodge Nursing Home, Bishop Auckland, (formerly of Cosgrove Avenue). Joseph, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Josephine, a much loved father, father-in-law, granda and great-granda. Would friends please meet for service in Woodhouse Close Church on Friday July 2, at 10.30 a.m. followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Cemetery.
RICHMOND June 23 (suddenly, in hospital). Joan, aged 73 years, of Jedburgh Drive, Darlington. Loving wife of the late Stanley, dearly loved mam of Ste, Paddy, Sue, Kev and Ian, a much loved nana. Funeral Friday July 2. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m. for service at St. Mary's Church, Darlington, followed by interment at the North Cemetery. All floral tributes to be sent to, Co-op Funeral Service, 50 St. Cuthberts Way, Darlington.
ROTHWELL Margaret Mary Rothwell (née Pearce), wife of the late Samuel Rothwell of Scotton, Catterick Garrison, suddenly at the Friarage Hospital, June 29, 2004, aged 85 years. Service to be held at the Garrison Memorial Church Tuesday, July 6 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private interment at Hipswell Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in lieu gratefully accepted for Friends of the Friary Hospital, Richmond.
