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ROBINSON September 30, in Bishopgate Lodge Home, Bishop Auckland, formerly of Windsor Court. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 88 years, devoted wife of the late Jack, dear mother of Barbara, Joan and John, a dear mother-in-law, also loving nana of Adrian, Carey, Tom and Beth. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon on Tuesday, October 12. Donations, in lieu of flowers if desired, may be left at the crematorium for the Macmillan Nurses.
ROBSON Lewis, aged 85 years, of Kings Court Care Home, Barnard Castle, formerly of Dale Road, Barnard Castle, died peacefully in hospital on September 28. Much loved soul mate of Pat and a dearly loved dad and grandad. "His smile will always be remembered". Funeral Service at Barnard Castle Methodist Church on Thursday, October 7 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Ovingham, Northum-berland. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given in church for the Friends of The Richardson Hospital, Barnard Castle.
ROWELL (nee Ward) October 7, of 33 Paragon Street, Stanhope. Judith, aged 47 years, dearly loved wife of David, loving mother of Christopher, daughter-in-law of Joan, much loved daughter of Marion and the late Billy and a dear sister of Angela and sister-in-law of Trevor. Would friends please meet for service in Stanhope Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, October 12 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to be shared between the Cheshire Home, Crook and the Methodist Chapel. Plate provided in the Chapel.
RUTTER Robert, on October 1, in the Friary Hospital with his family with him, of Fremington Hall, Fremington. Robert, aged 84 years, dearly loved husband of Jennie, very dear father of David, Joyce and the late Gordon, much loved father-in-law of Pam and Tony and loving grandad of Tony, Beverley, Matthew and Jonathan. Funeral service to be held at Reeth Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, October 5 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private interment at Grinton Cemetery. Family flowers only please, however, donations in memory of Robert, if so desired, may be given at the service for chapel funds and Marie Curie Cancer Care. Will friends please meet at the chapel and accept this intimation.
RYAN October 6 (peacefully, in hospital), of Franklyn Road, Peterlee. Dennis, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Lilian (Lily), dearly loved father of Lilian, Michael, Kathleen, Jim and Denise, dearest father-in-law and a much loved grandad. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Shotton for Requiem Mass at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment at Fleming Fields. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
RYAN October 6, of Franklyn Road, Peterlee, Dennis, much loved father and best friend of Denise. You were the wind beneath my soul.
SLINGER October 1 (in hospital after a short illness). George, aged 89 years, a beloved husband of Nora, a much loved father of Ronald, Ernest, Joan and Malcolm and a dear grandfather. Cremation private.
SMITH October 3 (peacefully, in hospital after a brief illness), of Freville Street, Shildon. Betty, (nee Slack), aged 75 years. A dearly loved wife of Eddie, a devoted mother of Christine and mother-in-law of Graham, a much loved sister of Robert, also of the late Cathie and Pearl, a dearly loved auntie. Interment Monday October 11 in Shildon Cemetery. Cortege leaving residence at 1.50 p.m. for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be left at church for church funds.
SMITH October 7, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Rydal Care Home, of Garsdale Court, Darlington. Robert (Bob), aged 82 years, beloved husband of Molly, dearly loved and respected father of Angela, Elizabeth, Kevin, Andrew, Jonathan and Joanne and a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in Holy Family Church, Cockerton at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation.
STEPHENSON October 4 (suddenly), of Toronto, Bishop Auckland. Richard, aged 35 years. Loving son of Maureen and the late Thomas, dearly loved brother of Paul, much loved parnter of Caroline, dearest uncle of Jenny and Emily, also a dear nephew. Friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland on Monday, October 11, at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Rosemount Cemetery.
STOREY September 26, suddenly in hospital. Lee, aged 39 years, dearly loved son of the late Jim and Liz Storey, treasured father to Devan. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Wednesday, October 6. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Flowers to be sent to Darlington Co-operative Funeral Service, 50 St. Cuthberts Way, Darlington. Donations, if desired, to go to Darlington I.T.U., Darlington Memorial Hospital.
SWAN October 5 (in hospital), of Severn Close, Peter-lee. Robert Laidler, aged 65 years, dearly beloved husband of Helena (nee Palmer) and a much loved dad of Rachael and David. Friends please meet on Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton Colliery. Cremation to follow 11.30 a.m. at Durham Crema-torium. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Director. Tel (0191) 5862136
TAYLOR October 7, of Rosewood Bungalows, Chilton. Mary, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late George Arthur, dearly loved mother of Douglas and Beverley, a loving mother-in-law of Pat and Ian and a much loved grandma of Graeme, Jack, Jessica and Michael. Would friends please meet in St. Aidans Church, Chilton, Thursday for a service at 2.00 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Will be sadly missed.
TERRY John Owen, aged 82 years, of Meadowfield Road, Colburn, died peacefully, in hospital on October 7, after an illness bravely borne. Dearly loved husband of Nancy, much loved dad of Malcolm, Jennifer, Michael and Christine, dear father-in-law to Freda, Dave and Roger and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Colburn Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 13 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Hipswell Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church.
THOMAS September 30, peacefully in hospital. Cliff, aged 78 years, loving husband of Madge, dearly loved father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Friday, October 8. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
THOMPSON Alan, almost 76, suddenly at home on October 1, of Hylton Road, Newton Hall. Dearly loved Dad of Philip and Gillian and much missed by ex wife Doreen, beloved brother to Ann and Billy, brother-in-law to David and Nancy. Cortege leaves house at 8.30 a.m. Friday, October 8 for service at Durham Crematorium at 9.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, may be given at the service.
TODD September 18. George Grantley, aged 62 years (suddenly and tragic-ally), of Balmoral Road, Darlington, much loved and sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Monday, October 11. Would friends kindly meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, Haughton Village at 2.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Any enquiries to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd, 59a Bondgate, Darlington. Tel (01325) 465647.
TOPPING October 1, at Bishop Auckland Hospital. May, aged 74 years, of Bickford Terrace, Aycliffe Village. Beloved wife to Jack, also a loving mother of Stewart, a devoted nanna of Christopher and Vicky and great-nanna to Kurtis. Would friends please meet on Monday, October 11, 3.45 p.m. at Darlington Cremator ium. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if so desired to Princess Royal Trust, Sedgefield Locality Carers Centre, Newton Aycliffe.
TUFF October 3 (peacefully in St. Teresa's Hospice). Arthur (Danny), aged 84 years, loving husband of Joyce, sister Hilda, brother Edward and sister-in-law Jean. Sadly missed by both families. Funeral Tuesday, October 12. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
UNDERWOOD Died peacefully in her sleep in hospital on September 28. Enid, wife of the late Richard, who will be sadly missed by her children Steph and Greg, grandchildren Carl and Jayne and stepchildren James, Louise and Katie, her sisters Mary, Edriss and Jean and brother Harold McGarr and all other family members and dear friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, October 8 at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in chapel to the R.S.P.C.A. and Save the Children.
WAKE October 6 (peacefully), at Hollyacre Rest Home, Sacriston. Elizabeth (Lily), aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim, loving mother of Lilian and Jim and the late Harry, son-in-law Laurie, daughter-in-law Pauline, dear grandmother of Elizabeth, Jerry and Nigel, great-grandmother of Kay, Robert, Lee and Jamie. Friends please meet for service, St. Peter's Church, Sacriston on Tuesday, October 12, 2.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations to, MacMillan Nurses c/o, Back Out Patients, Shotley Bridge Hospital.
WALKER October 5 (peacefully), formerly of St. James Green, Thirsk. Muriel Sarah, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas, a dear sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Wednesday, October 13 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Would friends please meet at the church.
WALLAGE October 4 (in hospital), of Wood Vue, Spennymoor. Valerie, aged 68 years. Beloved daughter of the late Oliver and Thelma Wallage, a dearly loved sister of Thelma, Judith and partner Ron and a loving auntie of David, Susan and Deborah and a dear great-aunt. Cortege leaving residence Monday at 11.10 a.m. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for a service and committal at 11.30 a.m. Will be sadly missed by all the family.
WARD Robert (Bob), of Richmond House, Richmond (formerly of Swaleview Caravan Park), died peacefully on September 30. Beloved husband of the late Jessie, much loved dad of Stephen and dear father-in-law of Ivy. Funeral service in Richmond Cemetery Chapel on Wednesday, October 6 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment. Friends please meet at the chapel.
WETHERILL October 4, (suddenly, in hospital), of 7 Corber Hill, Brompton. Florence Mildred, aged 75 years. Dearest sister of Maurice and Jean and the late Harry and Don, dear sister-in-law to Colin and Gladys, a devoted auntie and great-auntie to Andrew and Karen. Funeral service to be held in St. Thomas' Church, 2.00 p.m. Tuesday October 12, followed by interment.
WILLIAMS October 1 (peacefully, after a short illness), of Benbow Walk, Coundon. Doris, (nee Land), aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mother of Brian, Norman, Valerie, Geraldine and Trevor, dearest mother-in-law of Pauline, Ray and Janet, devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, also a very dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon on Wednesday October 13, at 12.00 noon followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to, The Butterwick Hospice and church funds.
WILLIAMS Doris A dear mam, nana and great gran. Today, tomorrow, our whole lives through, We will always love and remember you. Geraldine, Melanie, Samantha, Vanessa, kisses from Liam, Nial and Shay xxx
WILLIAMS Doris A much loved mam of Brian, a very dear mother-in-law of Paul-ine, loving grandma of Gary and Paul and a friend to Carol. Love and kisses from great-granddaughter Taylor Jane. Will be sadly missed but our thoughts and memories of the good times we had together will last forever.
WILLIAMS Doris A much loved mam of Norman, loving nanna of Graeme, Joann, Anthony. Love and kisses from great grandchildren Haley, Hannah, Liam, Nathan. Fondly remembered by Tracy, Nathan, Kim. We will love and miss you forever.
WILLIAMS Doris Adored mam, nana and great nan. Love is a smile, a tear and a touch, Love says little but means so much, Love is forever and we give it to you, From the family who thought the world of you. From Val, Ray, Claire, Andrew, Nick, Trudi, kisses from Olivia, Tom, George, Sally and Thomas.
WILLIAMS Doris You always had a smile to share, Time to give and time to care. Much loved mam and nanna. Trevor, Janet, Philip, Martin, Julie, James, Steven and Claire.
WOODWARD October 3 (peacefully in hospital), of Cleveland Way, Carlton Miniott, Thirsk. Mon, aged 58 years, beloved wife of Wilf, a dearly loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service will be held at York Crematorium on Monday, October 11 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation.
WOX October 3, peacefully in Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick (formerly of Masham). Winnie, aged 92 years, a dear wife of the late Harry and a much loved mother of David and Susan and a dear grandma and great-grandma. Service and interment at St. Mary's Church, Masham on Saturday, October 9 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please, but donations may be left in church for church funds.
