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STANNARD (nee Braithwaite) May 7, peacefully of West Moor Road, Darlington. Evelyn, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mam of Arthur, Ena, Doreen, Joyce, Keith and Michael, a loving nana and great-nana and will be sadly missed by Mark, Kevin, Elaine and all the family. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in West Cemetery Chapel at 11.15 a.m., followed by private cremation. 'May she Rest In Peace'.
TAYLOR May 2, suddenly at home, Bishop Auckland. June, aged 60 years (nee Roe), beloved wife of the late Ivan, devoted mam of Lee, Jacqueline and Michael, dearly loved by Joan and Grethe, also a much loved and loving nana to Benjamin, Jack and Hannah, a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church at 1.10 p.m. on Monday, May 12, followed by cremation at Durham.
THEXTON May 9, of High Etherley, formerly of Witton Park. Raymond (Ray), aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Nancy, also a much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery.
THIRLING On April 5, tragically, of Northallerton. Shaun, dearly loved son of Jenny and John and dad to Steven and James and dear brother to Sharon, Linda and Theresa. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church, 10.30 a.m. Friday, followed by interment.
TODD April 24 (suddenly), of Westerdale Court, Darlington. Paul David, aged 29 years, beloved son of David and Isabelle, dearly loved brother of Michelle, Richard and Simon, a dear grandson and a much loved nephew. Funeral service took place at Darlington Crematorium yesterday.
TODD Paul David Everyone knew when to say goodbye, no-one told me, I don't know why. To us you will be remembered forever. My one and only treasured son. Loved always. Mam and step-dad John.
URWIN May 7, peacefully after a long illness, at Yhoden Hall Nursing Home, Blackhall, late of Wheatley Hill and Peterlee. Ethel Routh, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas, much loved mam of Tom, Ethel, Bob and Paul, also a dear mother-in-law and a devoted gran. Cortege to leave the residence of her son Tom on Monday, for service at St. Andrew's Church, Blackhall at 11.10 a.m., prior to cremation at Hartlepool Crematorium. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.
VICKERS May 7, of Bishop Auckland. Vincent, beloved husband of Audrey, devoted father of David, dear father-in-law to Karen, also a much loved and loving grandfather to Kate. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, May 16, followed by private family cremation at Durham. No flowers by request. Donations may, if desired, be sent c/o Mr. Neil Gargett, 35 Windsor Avenue, Ferryhill for the Ferryhill Operatic Society.
WALKER May 6 (peacefully, in hospital), of The Old Granary, Harmby. Barbara, aged 65 years, beloved wife of Gordon, dearly loved mother of Rachel and Richard, mother-in-law of Geoff, a very dear grandma of Amy and sister of Michael. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angel Church, Spennithorne on Tuesday, May 13 at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between church funds and Ward 4 at The Friarage Hospital (Plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
WALKER Harry Walker 11.02.1914 - 02.05.2003 Of Welbeck Avenue, Darlington, beloved husband of Florence (nee Stainsby), loved dad of David and John, loving father-in-law of Yvonne and Diane and a much loved grandad. Funeral Friday. Relatives and friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
WHITTON May 5 (suddenly, in hospital), of Maple Crescent, Crook. Lily, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late John (Jack), a devoted and loving mam, mother-in-law, also a dear sister and aunt. Funeral Saturday, May 10. Would friends please meet at 9.30 a.m., for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium.
WILLIAMSON May 3, of Bourne Way, Willington. Jean, aged 74 years, dearly loved wife of the late George, loving mam of Eva, Edwin, Colin and Jan, also a devoted nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service at Willington Methodist Church on Tuesday, May 13 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
WREN (nee Firby) May 5 (after a long illness bravely borne), of Mayfields, Spennymoor. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 69 years, dearly loved wife of Gordon, much loved mam of Ian and Shirley, mother-in-law of Alan and Maureen, a devoted grandma of Stephen, Trevor, David and Gareth, also a dear sister of Ron and Wilf. Would friends please meet for service in Clarence Street Independent Methodist Chapel at 10.15 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, followed by cremation at Durham.
YOUNG Stanley Morris May 3, peacefully, in hospital (formerly of Northallerton). Stan, aged 78 years, most dearly loved husband of Olive, loving dad of Martyn, Carol, Christine, Bryan, Stephen, Lesley, Robin, Christopher, Angela and Steven, dear father-in-law and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Service of Thanksgiving will take place on Thursday at Stranton Grange Crematorium Chapel, Hartlepool at 1.20 p.m., prior to cremation. Friends and neighbours kindly invited, please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, c/o Hartlepool and District Hospice, Hutton Avenue, Hartlepool. "One in a Million"
AKIN Norman, in hospital, aged 73 years, of Wantage Road. Dear husband of Mavis, loving dad of Jill, father-in-law of David and much loved grandad of Sarah. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, May 19 at 11.30 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Chapel Building Fund, c/o Stuart Wright Funerals, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
ALDERSON May 11, peacefully at Darlington Memorial Hospital. Mary Hilda, of Barnard Castle, aged 92 years, dearly loved wife of the late John Henry Alderson, mother of Lawrence and Christine, grandmother of Rebecca, Daniel and Gavin, great-grandmother of Jasmine. Service at Barnard Castle Methodist Church on Friday, May 16 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, to Save the Children Fund, are being accepted by John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton Village, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8RB.
ALLICK May 12 (suddenly, but peacefully, at home), of Heighington Village. Peter (Reuben), aged 74 years, beloved husband of the late Marjorie, a much loved dad of Beverley, Suzanne, Ricky, Russy and Ian, a respected father-in-law, also a loving and devoted grandad. Service at St. Michael's Church, Heighington on Monday, May 19 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Will friends please meet at church.
ALLISTON May 3, (suddenly), 30 Murphy Crecsent, Bishop Auckland. David, (Dave), aged 69 years, beloved husband of the late Iris, loving dad of Violet, Charles, Kevin, David, Joyce, Angela, Samantha, John and Courtney, devoted grandad of Shaun, Dean, Christopher, Liam, Andrea, Kevin, Michael, Danielle, David Lee, Gemma Louise, Abby, Charlene, Shane, Sharne and Careyanne, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle, also a much loved partner of Alison and a good friend to many. Would friends please meet for service in Woodhouse Close Church on Thursday, May 22 at 1.30 p.m. followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Cemetery. Everyone welcome for refreshements at The Derby, Tenters Street, Bishop Auckland after the service.
ASHMAN May 14, peacefully at Trees Park, Middleton St. George, formerly of Woodland. Elizabeth Ann (Betty), aged 83 years, dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m.
ATKINSON May 11 (peacefully in hospital, after a short illness). Mary, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Ben, a dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Friday, May 16 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to The League of Friends, The Lambert Hospital, Thirsk.
BAINBRIDGE On May 9, suddenly, at 20 Woodside, Leyburn. Mabel, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late George, dearly loved mother of Marjorie, Eric and Frank and a very dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Thursday, May 15 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the Friary Hospital, Richmond (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the crematorium.
BARKER May 12 (peacefully), formerly of Elstob Close, Newton Aycliffe. Clara, aged 96 years, much loved wife of the late William, a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Would friends please meet for service in St. Clare's Church at 11.00 a.m. on Monday, May 19, followed by interment in Stephenson Way Cemetery.
BARR May 9, of Derwent Court, Spennymoor (formerly of Bearpark). William (Bill), aged 86 years, dearly loved husband of the late Olive, a much loved dad of Billy and father-in-law of Anne, a devoted grandad of Lyndsay and Carolyn and great-grandad of Sam and Reece, also a dear brother of John. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Thursday for a service and committal at 1.30 p.m.
BISHOP Elizabeth, aged 93 years, on May 7, peacefully at Maple Lodge Nursing Home, Catterick, of Ryders Court, Richmond. A dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service in the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, May 13 at 9.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the cemetery chapel.
