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REEVES October 22, peacefully in St. Margaret's Nursing Home, Durham City. Marjorie (nee Lonsdale), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late George, dearly loved mother of Bridget, Nicola and John, also a devoted grandma of Simon and all her grandchildren. Friends please meet for service St. Mary's Church, Shincliffe on Thursday at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Durham Centre for people with learning difficulties, c/o P.F.A.
ROGERSON October 21 (tragically), of Ferryhill (formerly of Newton Aycliffe). Stuart, aged 30 years, dearly loved husband of Michelle, dear dad of Gemma, Jamie and Angel, a much loved son of John and Heather, also dear son-in-law of Dennis and Anne. Will friends please meet for service in Neville Parade Methodist Church at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, followed by interment in Stephenson Way Cemetery.
SCOTT Elizabeth (Betty), of Swainby, formerly of Scruton, died peacefully on October 24. Wife of Jock, much loved mum of Anne, Andrew, Kevin and Barbara, a beloved mother-in-law and devoted grandma. Funeral service at St. Radegund's Church, Scruton on Friday, November 5 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only by request.
SCOTT Elizabeth (Betty), of Swainby, formerly of Scruton, died peacefully on October 24. Wife of Jock, much loved mum of Anne, Andrew, Kevin and Barbara, a beloved mother-in-law and devoted grandma. Funeral service at St. Radegund's Church, Scruton on Friday, November 5 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only, by request.
SEDGEWICK On October 24 (passed away suddenly in hospital), of Hill House Farm, New Brancepeth. Henry, beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved father of Richard, John, Anne and Peter, dearly loved grandad of Harry, George, Helen and Jonny and a loving brother. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Monday, November 1 at 12.45 p.m., prior to private cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Myasthenia Gravis Association, c/o John Pennington Funeral Services, 29 Commercial Street, Brandon, Durham. DH7 8PL.
SMITH Darlington October 21 (tragically). John Anderson, aged 56 years, dearly loved husband of Sue, adoring and loyal dad to Simon, Chris and Cathy, proud grandfather of the late Cameron and loving grandad to baby Liorah, James and Annabell. He will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral Friday, October 29. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 11.45 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations in lieu would be much appreciated in aid of The Children's Cancer Fund, Ward 16, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, NE1 4LP.
SMITH October 23 (peacefully), in Rydal Care Home. Marjorie, aged 75 years, of Hurworth Place, formerly of Middleton-St-George. Beloved wife of Leslie and loving mother of Leslie, dear mother-in-law of Amanda, also much loved grandma of Liam and Chloe. Funeral service to take place on Monday, November 1, at St. George and St. Laurence Church, Middleton-On-Row at 12.45 p.m. prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends invited, please meet at the church.
SMITH October 27 (in hospital). James (Jim). Beloved husband of Maisie, a dearly loved and loving dad of Patricia, a loved and respected father-in-law of Colin and a devoted and much loved granda of Matthew and Kathryn. Forever in our thoughts. Cremation Thursday, November 4, at Darling ton, following a service in the crematoirum chapel at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
SMITH October 7 (peacefully in her sleep), at home in St. Jacobs, Canada, (formerly of Darlington). Margaret, aged 58 years. A Memorial Service will be held in St. John's Church, Yarm Road, Darlington on October 29, at 11.30 a.m.
SMITH October 24. Loretta, aged 70 years, of Wheatfield Gardens, Crook, devoted wife of Tom, beloved mam of Norman, David and Annette, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving nana and great-nana. Cortege to leave Southfield Lodge at 10.50 a.m. on Thursday, October 28. Will friends please meet for service in Crook Methodist Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
SPENCER Arnold, aged 84 years, of St. Edmund's Close, Brompton-on-Swale, formerly of Salutation Road, Darlington, died peacefully in hospital on October 22. Beloved husband of the late Jean, much loved dad of Lynn and John, dear father-in-law to Mike, loving grandad of Corri-Ann Jean and Michelle and great-grandad of Maikaily, Björn and Britney. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, October 29 at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel.
STONES October 23 (suddenly, in Lindisfarne Nursing Home), of Long Acres, Gilesgate, Durham. Arthur William, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth (Betty), beloved father of John and Barbara, loving father-in-law of Gun and John and devoted grandad of Anna, Michael and Peter and sadly missed brother of Gladys. Friends please meet for service at St. Gile's Church, Gilesgate on Tuesday at 1.00 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
TAYLOR October 26, peacefully, in Church View Care Home, formerly of St. Pauls Gardens, Spennymoor. Ethel, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of Wilf, a dearly loved mam, of Robert, Derek and Neil, a dear mother-in-law and a much loved nana. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium, Monday for a service and committal at 12.00 noon.
TAYLOR October 23 (suddenly), of Front Street, Tudhoe. Paul, aged 79 years, a dearly loved brother-in-law and a dear uncle and great-uncle. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 12.00 noon. Distance takes us far apart and darkens our today. We have to keep remembering you're just a thought away.
THOMPSON Wyn (Retired Newsagent). Wife of the late Doug Thompson. Died peacefully in her daughter's arms on Sunday, October 24, 2004. Thank you for your love, wisdom and understanding for showing how to be gracious, loving, kind and happy throughout the many years of suffering you endured with ill health, your devoted family Elaine, Karl, Jonny, Julia, Karen, Terry, Ann and your great-grand children. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, October 28, at St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 3.00 p.m., prior to cremation. Wyn's wishes are for family flowers only.
THORBURN October 23 (peacefully), of Bishop Auckland. Elsie (nee Close), aged 84 years. Much loved wife of Bill, loving mother of Anthony (deceased) and Mary, a dear mother-in-law, devoted nana and great-nana. Requiem Mass to be held in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland on Tuesday, November 2, at 9.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations gratefully received for, The Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland.
TILL Darlington October 23 (peacefully in hospital). Ronald, in his 95th year, dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, stepfather of Patricia, dear grandfather of Catherine, Jenny and William. Sadly missed by all his family, friends and neighbours Peter and Evelyn Wiffen. Funeral Monday, November 1. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 1.15 p.m., prior to cremation.
TWEDDLE Doreen On October 25, of Sedgefield House, Ainderby Steeple, dearly loved wife of the late Philip, mother of Peter and Barry, a dear mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral service at St. Helen's Church, Ainderby Steeple on Friday, October 29 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment.
UNSWORTH October 23, suddenly, of St. Aidan's Care Home, Framwellgate Moor. Rose, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Keith, mother-in-law of Muriel and a loving nana. Service and cremation Durham Crematorium Friday, 10.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
VART Ralph D.F.C. (R.A.F. 1941-1945) October 20, in Wrexham Hospital, aged 83 years, of Darlington. Loving husband of the late Florence, much loved father of Tony, David Jeremy and the late Gillian, father-in-law of Blanche and Angela and a dear grandfather of Frances, Rhianna, Joseph, Jacob, Simon and Rebecca. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church, Darlington at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR. 'At the going down of the sun, we shall remember them.'
WALKER Darlington October 20, of Springfield Nursing Home (late of Norton). Gladys, aged 83 years, much loved mother of Rob and George, dear mother-in-law of Val and Carol, devoted grandma of Debbie, Kass, Amanda and Paul and a much loved great-grandma. Funeral Wednesday, October 27. Would friends kindly meet for service in Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church at 1.15 p.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium, 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please by request. Donations, in lieu, would be much appreciated in aid of Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church, for which a plate will be provided.
WALTON October 24, of Brecenbar House, Bainbridge. Freda, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Len and much loved by all her family. Funeral service at Askrigg Church, Wednesday, November 3 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, for Cancer Research (plate in church).
WARWICK Gilesgate Peacefully in St. Oswald's Hospice, on October 26, aged 89 years. Constance Mary (Connie), the much loved mam of Christine, dear mother-in-law of John and also a loving granny of Joe and Dan and great-granny of Kieran and Joseph. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Monday, November 1 at 3.00 p.m. for service prior to cremation. By request, no flowers. Donations in lieu to St. Oswald's Hospice, Regent Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle, NE3 1EE.
WATSON Louis October 22 (peacefully, in hospital), aged 79 years, beloved husband of the late Eleanor, a much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Friday, October 29. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 1.00 p.m., prior to interment in the West Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent in aid of Age Concern c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WATTS Phyllis Mary (nee Jones), aged 91 years, peacefully on October 24, formerly of Hurworth on Tees, widow of Arthur William Watts of Romanby, Northallerton, much loved mother of Phyllis, David, Richard and Sylvia, mother-in-law of Shizuko, Anne and Richard and grandmother of Georgina, Robert, Mark, Domanic and Caroline; great-grandmother of Edward. Funeral Monday, November 1. Service at All Saints' Church, Hurworth on Tees at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Northallerton. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The NSPCC or The RNIB, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WELLBELOVE Gateshead October 18, 2004, peacefully, in hospital, of Phillips Court Nursing Home, formerly of Felling and Springwell. Muriel (nee Rushford), beloved wife of the late Tony, devoted daughter of the late Wilfred and Hilda Rushford. Service at St. Mary's Church, Heworth on Friday, October 29, 2004 at 11.15 a.m., followed by committal at Saltwell Crematorium. Friends please meet at the Church. Now At Rest
WELSH October 23 (peacefully, in hospital), of Davis Crescent, Langley Park. John, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Merie, sadly missed by all family and friends. To be received into St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Langley Park on Thursday, October 28, at 5.00 p.m. Requiem Mass on Friday, October 29, at 12.00 noon. Interment to follow in Langley Park Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to, St. Joseph's church fund.
WHARTON October 25 (peacefully, in St. Margarets Nursing Home, after a long illness), of 50 The Moorlands, Gilesgate, Durham. Isabelle, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Fred and dearly loved mother of Fred and Pam, also mother-in-law to Vic and grandma to Alison and Katherine. Friends please meet for service at St. Gile's Church, Durham on Thursday, October 28, at 2.45 p.m. Cremation to follow. Flowers and inquiries to, Stuart Wright Funeral Service Limited, Gilesgate, Durham.
WHITWORTH On October 26, peacefully in hospital, of Easington Colliery. Doris (nee White), aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Joe, also much loved mam, dear mother-in-law and a cherished nana and great-nana and great-great-nana. Cortege to leave residence on Monday for service at the Methodist Chapel, Easington Colliery at 12.10 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.
WILKINSON On October 22, in Kingsway Nursing Home, Langley Park. Tommy, aged 74 years (late of Ushaw Moor), dearly loved husband of the late Elsie also father to Stephen and Tracey. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, October 29 at 11.00 a.m.
