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McCHRISTAL September 4 (peacefully, in hospital), formerly of Bishop Auckland. Margaret (Peggy, nee Clarkson), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Jimmy, also a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral private.
McCONE September 10 (suddenly, in hospital), of Wesley Court, Darlington. Robert (Bob), aged 76 years, re-united with Gladys his beloved wife, dear brother of John, step-father to Stuart and Ian, much loved grandad to Craig, Lisa and Natalie, also a devoted great-grandad. Funeral Friday, September 17. Would friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for service at St. James' Church, Albert Hill, Darlington, followed by cremation.
McGREGOR September 13 (suddenly at home), of McMullen Road, Darlington. Alex, aged 77 years, much loved husband to Margaret, also a loving dad to Laura and Graham. Funeral Wednesday, September 22. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
MEADS September 12 (peacefully in hospital), of Barrington Lodge Nursing Home, late of St. Helens, Bishop Auckland. Elsie, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late George, a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandma, nana, sister and aunt. Cortege leaving 1 Bainbridge Court, St. Helens on Thursday, September 16 at 10.20 a.m. for a service in St. Helen Auckland Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery.
METCALFE (nee Richmond) September 7 (peacefully, in hospital). Alice, aged 81 years, of Graham Court, Darlington, a dearly loved mother to Joyce and Vivien, loving mother-in-law of Bernie and Ronny, a much loved nana to Michael, Sharon and Samantha, a treasured Grandma Alice and a loved sister to David and Jack. Funeral Friday, September 17. Would friends please meet at 1.15 p.m. for service in St. John's Church, Darlington, followed by interment in the North Cemetery.
METCALFE Lance September 11 (peacefully in hospital). Lance, aged 96 years, late of Upsall Grove, Fairfield, Stock-ton, dearly loved husband of the late Edna, much loved dad of Dorothy and David, dear father-in-law of Ron and Joan, a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. Service and cremation at Teesside Crematorium Thursday, September 16 at 2.00 p.m. (St Bede's Chapel). Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to the Butterwick Hospice, Middlefield Road, Hard-wick, Stockton.
MILLS Monday, September 13. Richard Henry, peace-fully, in hospital, aged 70 years, much loved father of Philip, Robert and Barbara. Will be sadly missed by all the family. Funeral service to take place in St. John's Church, Darlington on Friday, September 17 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in East Cemetery. Friends invited, please meet at the Church.
MONAGHAN September 15 (suddenly in hospital), of West Brook Villas, Darlington. James, aged 69 years. Funeral arrangements to follow later. Any enquiries to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Darlington. Tel. (01325) 463203.
NEWCOMBE Elizabeth (Betty) September 15 (peacefully in hospital). Betty, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Tommy, cherished mother to Shirley and the late Tot, also a loving nana and great-nana. Would friends please meet for service Thursday, September 23 at 10.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Betty will be missed by all.
NICHOLLS September 15, of Ferryhill, formerly of Bishop Auckland and Howden-le-Wear. Elizabeth, aged 99 years, beloved wife of the late Sidney George, a devoted mother of Sylvia, Valerie, David and John, also a dear mother-in-law and nana. Will family and friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Chapel at 2.00 p.m. on Monday, September 20, followed by interment in Howden-le-Wear Cemetery.
NOAKES September 15, of Sedge-field. Mary, aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late George Robert and loving mother to Peter, John and families. Would friends please meet for service in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield on Monday, September 20 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Sedgefield Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Willowdene Nursing Home may be given after the service.
PARKIN September 11 (peacefully in hospital), of Kingston Avenue, Bearpark. Susannah (Suey, nee Tilley), aged 81 years, dearly loved wife of Robert, sister of Robert and Norma, a dear auntie of Janet, Keith, Peter, Sandra, Julia, Gail and Ian, a dearly loved great-aunt of Kirstie, Darren, Lauren and Melissa. Friends please meet for service in St. Edmund's Church, Bearpark on Saturday, September 18 at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
PAVITT September 14 (in hospital), of Crispin Court, Sedgefield. Lilian Maud, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Phil, dearly loved mam of Derek and Margaret, loving nana of Jason, Julie, Jayne and Stephen, much loved great-nana of Chloe, Jade and Paige. Funeral Wednesday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
REEDER Allan On September 10, peacefully, at Oak Trees Nursing Home, Alne. Allan, aged 80 years, of Crayke, formerly of the Black Bull, Topcliffe, dearly beloved husband of Jacqueline, dearly loved dad of Edward, Penelope and the late Eric, father-in-law of David, Kathryn and Christine and a much loved grandad of Christopher, Julian, Jamie, Melissa, Paul and Emma, also a great-grandad to Reece. Family and friends are invited to mourn his passing and celebrate his life on Monday, September 20 at 2.00 p.m. at St. Columba Church, Topcliffe. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in lieu, may be made in aid of Thirsk School Library.
RICHARDS September 10 (peacefully after a long illness bravely borne), of Crook, formerly Tyneside. Eddie, aged 70 years, loving husband of Vera, dearly loved dad of Vince, Len and Keith, dear father-in-law of Jackie and Jacqui and devoted grandad of Amy, Michelle, Emma, Jamie and Ellie, much loved brother of Ann and Jeff. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church on Thursday, September 16 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent to the District Nurses c/o North House Surgery, Crook or to Cancer Research, Lloyds Bank, Skinnergate, Darlington. R.I.P
RICHARDSON September 14 (peacefully at home), of 64 Clyde Terrace, Spennymoor. Albert, aged 80 years, beloved husband of the late Mary, a dearly loved dad of Mary, a dear father-in-law of Ernie and a much loved grandad of Nicholas and Claire and great-grandad of Sophie. Would friends please meet at Darlington Crematorium Monday for a service and committal at 10.15 a.m.
SALMON Newton Hall September 10 peacefully. George, aged 76 years, beloved husband of Josie, dear father of David, grandfather of Christopher, brother of Sue, dearly loved by Lena, Janet and Tom, Anna, Elizabeth, Linda and Louise. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service in St. Bede's R.C. Church, Newton Hall on Friday, September 17 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research, The General Office, R.V.I. Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
SCHEIB September 13, suddenly, of Manor Road, Darlington. Erwin, in his 90th year, dearly loved husband of the late Ellen and also the late Marjorie, much loved father of Marion, father-in-law of Norbert and proud grandad of Sylvia. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Cancer Research U.K., 61 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PX.
SCHOFIELD September 11, peacefully in St. Leonard's Hospice, following a long illness, courageously borne. Audrey, aged 79 years, of Upper Poppleton, York, formerly of Darlington Memorial Hospital, Sunderland General Infirmary and Leeds General Infirm-ary. Much loved sister of Colin and Moya, dear sister-in-law of Nona and Peter, will also be sadly missed by nephews Mark and George and her niece Sarah. Funeral service to be held at All Saints Church, Upper Poppleton, York on Friday, September 17 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at York Crematorium. No flowers please. Donations in lieu may be sent to St. Leonard's Hospice, Tadcaster Road, York. All enquiries to the York Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel (01904) 643936.
SEYMOUR September 4, of School Court, Sherburn Village. Kathleen, aged 82 years, wife of the late Robert, much missed mam of Sheila, Raymond and Anthony and the late Peter and Colin, a dear granny of Neil, Jill, Stuart, Laura and Rachael. Will family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednes-day, September 22 at 2.00 p.m.
SHIELDS September 13 (suddenly) of North Road, Darlington. Tony, aged 65 years, beloved husband of Irene, dearly loved father of Phillip and Ian, father-in-law of Julie and Kirsten, also a loving grandad of Chloe, Nicole, Samuel and Euan and a dear brother of Nora and Helen. Funeral Tuesday, September 21. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only please.
SMALLMAN September 16, of Catherine Close, Spennymoor. Nellie, aged 77 years, dearly loved wife of Tommy and mother of Jean and Janice. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. for a service and committal.
SMITH Witton Gilbert September 11, suddenly. Rolph, aged 83 years, devoted husband of Mary, loving father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad to all the family. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday, September 17 at 2.00 p.m. for service and cremation. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu for British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research c/o Mary at home address.
SPENSLEY Jane, of West Layton, tragically, on September 12. Much loved daughter of David and Anne and a special sister and aunty. Funeral service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Forcett on Tuesday, September 21 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be given in Church for Riding for the Disabled and Church Funds.
STEVENSON Doctor John On September 11, of Hutton Rudby, formerly of Stockton-on-Tees, suddenly and peacefully after a long illness. Dearly loved husband of Kathleen, loving father of David and Neil and grandpa of Rachel, Richard, James and Cordelia. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church, Rudby, 1.00 p.m. today, September 17, prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, for the Parkinson's Disease Society, c/o Barthram Funeral Service, 5 The Wynd, Hutton Rudby, TS15 0ES.
STEVENSON Doctor John. On September 11, of Hutton Rudby, formerly of Stockton-on-Tees, suddenly and peacefully after a long illness. Dearly loved husband of Kathleen, loving father of David and Neil and grandpa of Rachel, Richard, James and Cordelia. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church, Rudby, 1.00 p.m. Friday, September 17, prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, for the Parkinson's Disease Society, c/o Barthram Funeral Service, 5 The Wynd, Hutton Rudby, TS15 0ES.
STOCKS William Kenneth Died September 10, peacefully in hospital after a long illness. Bill, aged 53 years, of Bedale, beloved husband of Ann, also a dearly loved dad, father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale, on Thursday, September 16 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Diabetes U.K.
STUBBS Sarah Olive (Sally), aged 88 years, of Station Cottages, Cockfield, died peacefully on September 9 at Devonshire House, West Auckland. Beloved daughter of the late George and Edith Stubbs and a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service in St. John's Church, Lynesack on Thursday, September 16 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given for church funds.
SUTTILL On September 10 (peacefully at home after a long and difficult illness), of Rover View, Carlton in Coverdale. Isabella (Bella), aged 84 years, dearly loved daughter of the late George and Mabel Suttill, very dear twin sister of Dorothy and a much loved auntie. Funeral service to be held at Carlton Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, September 15 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Holy Trinity Churchyard, Coverham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be given at the service for Leyburn Medical Practice and Chapel Funds. Will friends please meet at the chapel and accept this intimation.
TAYLOR September 10 (un-expected, in Darlington Memorial Hospital). Andy, aged 82 years, loving husband of the late Kate Ford, much loved dad, grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad, sadly missed father-in-law and friend. Funeral Monday, September 20. Would friends please meet at 11.00 a.m. for service at Northlands Methodist Church, North Road, Darlington.
