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STEAD High Pittington Peacefully in hospital on October 8, aged 81 years, Ron, the devoted husband of the late Doris, a much loved dad of David, Robert, Anne, Diane and Susan, also a loving grandad. Ron will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet at St. John's Methodist Church, High Pittington on Thursday, October 14, at 1.15 p.m. for service prior to interment in Hallgarth church yard.
STEPHENS Rebekah Died, October 9 (tragically, as a result of an accident). Rebekah, aged 21 years, of York, formerly of Bedale, a much loved daughter of Mark and Karen and sister to James and Sarah, also a dear granddaughter and friend to many. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Monday, October 18 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to be shared between the Samaritans and P.D.S.A., a plate will be in church.
STOBBS October 7 (peacefully at home with dignity and courage, surrounded by his loving family). Joe, of Walcher Road, Newton Aycliffe, aged 78 years, beloved husband of Vera, adored father of Brenda, Barbara and Gillian, dear father-in-law of Alan, John and Jeff, much loved granda of Emma, Leigh-Ann, Michael, Adam, Scott and Elliott, a very special great-granda to Sonny. Funeral Friday, October 15. Will friends please meet 3.00 p.m. for service at Durham Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, may be left at the crematorium for the Prostate Cancer Charity.
STOKER October 8, peacefully in hospital, of St. Andrew's Close, Aycliffe Village. Peter, aged 70 years, husband to Mary, loving father to Paul. Funeral Thursday, October 14. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
SUTHERLAND October 9, peacefully at Rydal Care Home, Darlington. Greta (nee Gowling), aged 79 years, a much loved mam and nanna. Funeral Monday, October 18. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
TANNER On October 13, peacefully at Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison, formerly of Breconside, Muker and Leven Road, Norton. Elizabeth (nee Allen), aged 95 years, dearly loved wife of the late Jack Tanner, very dear mam of John, Margaret and Pat, much loved mother-in-law of Nadine, Mike and Alec, a loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Muker tomorrow, Saturday, October 16 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. However, donations in memory of Elizabeth, if so desired, may be given at the service for Church Funds. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
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.
THIRLAWAY October 14 (peacefully at Hartlepool Hospice), of Bruce Crescent, Wingate. Peter, aged 66 years, beloved husband of Margaret, dearly loved dad of Peter and Susan, also a loving brother and uncle. Cortege leaving residence, Tuesday, 11.45 a.m. for Requiem Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes, Shotton at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations to Hartlepool Hospice. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
THWAITES October 11 (peacefully, in hospital), of Prebendsfield. Jack, aged 84 years. A dear husband of Jennie, a loving father of Linda and Geoff and grandfather of Nichola, Louise, David and Ian. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 18, at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please.
TINKLER October 11 (peacefully in hospital), of Cockerton Green, Darlington. Olive, aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Raymond and dear mother of Margaret. Mrs. Tinkler will be received into St. Mary's church, Cockerton on Thursday at 5.00 p.m. Friends please meet for service on Friday at 12.15 p.m., followed by interment in West Cemetery. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
TROUGHTON William (Billy) On October 12, of Manisty Terrace, Easington. Billy, aged 64 years. Dearly beloved son of the late Leo and Margaret and also a dear cousin. Interment, Easington Colliery Cemetery on Tuesday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady R.C. Church, Easington Colliery at 1.30 p.m.
TUNSTALL Arnold Robert Thomas, aged 71 years, of West Lowfields, Bowes (formerly of Lyndale House), died peacefully in hospital on October 9. Much loved husband of the late Hope, loving dad of Denise and Christopher, father-in-law of Davina and special grandad to Harry. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Giles Church, Bowes on Friday, October 15 at 11.45 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to Cancer Research U.K. (Teesdale) and to church funds.
WALKER October 14 (peacefully, in hospital), of Hutton Rudby, former Land Agent and Chartered Surveyor of Westgate, Guisborough. Reg, dearly loved husband of Janet, loving father of David, Ann and Janet, a dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service to be held in All Saint's Church, Rudby, 11.00 a.m. Thursday October 21, followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations if wished for Cancer Care U.K.
WALTON Peacefully on October 10, of Sherburn. Amy, aged 79 years, a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday, October 15 at 9.30 a.m., for service prior to cremation. By request, family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimer's Research, c/o Stuart Wright, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
WARD Brian Desmond, of Bilsdale, suddenly in hospital. Dearly loved son of Muriel Violet, dear brother of Ken. The funeral service and interment at St. John's Church, Fangdale Beck on Wednesday, October 20 at 2.00 p.m.
WARD On October 12, suddenly but peacefully, in hospital, of Mariners Point, Hartlepool, late of Billingham and Easington. Brian, aged 66 years, dearest beloved husband of Edith, father of Blaine, Allyson and Russell, father-in-law of Gemma and Paul, also grandfather of Daniel, Matthew, Joel, Joseph and Martha. Friends kindly meet at the Sunderland Minster on Tuesday, October 19 for funeral service at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Bishopwearmouth Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Hartlepool and District Hospice, Wells Avenue, Hartlepool. Reposing at Chapel of Rest, Alan Duckworth, of High Street, Sunderland. Tel. (0191) 5672705.
WHITFIELD October 14, peacefully at home with her family, after an illness bravely borne. Amy, aged 80 years, of Tow Law, beloved wife of the late George Richard, devoted mam of Margaret, Christine and George, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving grandma and great-grandma. Will friends please meet for service in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Tow Law at 11.30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 20, followed by interment in Thornley Road Cemetery. R.I.P.
WILLIAMSON Jim Sadly, on October 11 in hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Jim, aged 61 years, of Eaglescliffe, peacefully slipped away from us. Husband and best friend of Catherine (Cath), (nee Hopton), loving dad of Frances and Stuart, devoted grandad (gag-gad), of Abigail. Funeral private. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to Cancer Research Funds, c/o The Manager, Natwest Bank, 123 High Street, Stockton-on-Tees.
WILSON Gordon, aged 73 years, of Scorton (formerly of Middleton Tyas) on October 14, at home, after a long illness. Dearly loved husband of Jose, much loved dad of Marsha and Sara, a dear father-in-law and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, October 20 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, may be given at the crematorium for Gordon's chosen charity.
YARNELL Brassside. Peacefully, in hospital on October 8, aged 57 years. Joan, devoted wife of Keith, dear daughter of Rene, a much loved mam of Michelle and Gillian, a dear mother-in-law of Richard, also a loving nana of Ryan and Owen. Joan will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday, Octobr 15, at 2.30 p.m. for service prior to cremation. By request, family flowers only. Donations if desired to, Cancer Research c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service Limited, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate.
ALLEN Dearly loved Pip, died peacefully on October 18. Service at Darlington Crematorium, November 2 at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
BAINBRIDGE October 14 (suddenly), of The Green, Egglestone. Jessie, aged 79 years, dearly loved wife of Arthur and loving mother of Richard, William, Harry and Marcus. Much loved mother-in-law and grandma. Sadly missed by family and friends. Private cremation. Would friends please meet for Thanksgiving service at Egglestone Methodist Chapel at 2.00 p.m., Wednesday, October 20. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Egglestone Methodist Chapel and Methodist Relief and Development Fund.
BATES October 21, formerly of Gladston Street, Crook. Robert (Bob), aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Lola, a dearly loved brother of Edith and a much loved uncle. Cortege leaving sister's residence 53 St. David's Close, Tudhoe Wednesday for a service and committal at 11.00 a.m. Would friends please meet at Durham Crema-torium. Family flowers only.
BEER October 13 (peacefully at home), of Bowman Street, Darlington (formerly of Thirlmere Road, Darlington). Cissie, aged 91 years, much loved mam of Gerald, Terry and the late Geoffrey, loving mother-in-law to Vera, Wendy and Norma, dearly loved auntie to Miriam, also a devoted grandma, especially to Graham and his family. Funeral Friday, October 22. Would friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for service at Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church, Darlington, followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Age Concern.
BEERE October 16, peacefully at St. Teresa's Hospice, of The Conifers, Newton Morrell. Gerald, aged 93 years, beloved husband of the late Dorothy, dearly loved father of Geraldine, father-in-law of Ian and much loved grandad of Nicholas and Alison, also loving great-grandad of Daniel, Rebecca and Chloe. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
BREWER (nee Coverdale) Jillian Sara, aged 42 years. Suddenly, in hospital on October 14, 2004. Daughter of Valerie and John Coverdale. Cremation to take place in Salisbury on October 21, 2004 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations to Cancer Research.
BROOKER October 18, peacefully at Southfield Court Nursing Home, Huddersfield. John Albert, aged 94 years. Formerly of Beaumont Nurseries Wingate, County Durham. Dearly loved, husband of the late Polly, father of Richard and Michael, father-in-law of Heather and Enid and grandfather of Rachel, Simon and David. He always remembered his many friends in County Durham and treasured the thirty five years he and Polly lived there. Service and cremation takes place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Monday, October 25, at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to a charity of your own choice.
BUCKLE October 18. Albert Edward, aged 88 years, of Darlington, dear husband of the late Peggy, dear dad of David, Mary, Trevor, Judith and Colin, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral to take place on Friday, October 29 at West Cemetery Chapel at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment at East Cemetery. Friends invited, please meet at the cemetery chapel. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice, Woodland Road, Darlington.
BUNN October 21, of Deerness View, Ushaw Moor, formerly of Gateshead. David, aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of Freda and the late Joyce, much loved father of Catherine, Pauleen, Linda and George, loving stepfather of Marian, a dear father-in-law, granda and great-granda and will be sadly missed by Tommy. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, October 26 at 10.00 a.m. Floral tributes may be sent to N. Alderson, Funeral Directors, Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor.
