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KING Ted, aged 87 years, of Pembroke Court, Darlington, formerly of Catterick Village, died peacefully in hospital on December 14. Dearly loved husband of the late Susan, much loved father of Shirley, Raymond, Jane, Brian and Susan, a dear father-in-law, loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Tuesday, December 21 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Floral tributes may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond.
KIPLING December 11, peacefully in Greenfields House, Newton Aycliffe, of Brougham Street, Darlington. Denis, aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of Evelyn, much loved dad of Geoffrey and John, dear father-in-law of Caren and Anne and a loving grandad of Louise, Rebecca, Sharon, David and Andrew. Funeral Monday, December 20. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Greenfields House Residents' Fund, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
LAMBTON December 13, peacefully in hospital, of Broadmeadows, Darlington (formerly of Barnes Road, Darlington and Willington). Thomas, aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Doreen, much loved father of June and Maureen, special father-in-law of Barry and Peter and a loving grandad of Christopher and Sarah, Kathryn and Michelle. Funeral Wednesday, December 22. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Age Concern, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
LEWIS On December 9, peacefully in hospital, of Dunning Road, Ferryhill. Tony, aged 82 years, much loved husband of Bella, dear dad of Anthony, Suzan, Leslie and Linda, also a grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 11.30 a.m. on Thursday. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer's Society.
LOWERY December 8 (suddenly, but peacefully). Joseph Martin, aged 74 years, beloved husband of the late Muriel, dear father of Joseph, Carol, Stephen and Paul, a much loved grandad of Matthew and Amy, sadly missed brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Friday, December 17. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Will never be forgotten. R.I.P.
LUKE Alexander Sadly passed away on December 13 at Bodmin Hospital, Cornwall, aged 81 years. Previously of Newton Aycliffe, he will be sadly missed by all his friends and family. All enquiries to R.J. Bray and Son, Funeral Director. (01208) 812626.
LUMLEY Gladys Maureen, aged 68 years, of 37 Earl Edwin Drive, Richmond, died peacefully in hospital, on December 16. Dearly loved wife of George, much loved mother of Margaret and dear mother-in-law to Robert. Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Thursday, December 23 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given in church for Cancer Research UK.
MASON December 13, of The Poplars, Chilton. May (formerly Atchinson), aged 85 years, a loving wife, a much loved mam of Frank and Etta and also a dearly loved grandma and great-gran gran. Would friends please meet for service at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Chilton on Tuesday at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
MAUGHAN December 13, of St. Margaret's Nursing Home (formerly of Bearpark). Ellen (nee Foster), aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late James Wilfred and a dear mam of Pauline. Friends please meet for service in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Ushaw Moor on Friday, December 17 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. R.I.P.
McCRICKARD December 9 (peacefully at home). Louisa, aged 79 years, of Station Court, Gainford, adored, kindest and much missed mother of Janet and John. Funeral service will be private by request. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Marie Curie.
McNAY On December 12, peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family. Peter, aged 60 years, of Woodham, Newton Aycliffe (formerly of Wingate). Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Tinkler), devoted father of Paul, Peter and Marie, father-in-law to Joanne, Michael and Dawn, a wonderful grandad to Kieran, Ellie, Georgia and Shanon, a loving brother, brother-in-law and good friend to many. Funeral service to take place on Monday, December 20 at 10.30 a.m. in St. Peter and St. Paul's R.C. Church, Hutton Henry. Friends kindly invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Macmillan Nurses, collection plate in church. Condolence cards may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, Cemetery Chapel, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7DS. Gentle Jesus up above, give Grandad four great big hugs. Rest in Peace
McPARTLAND December 9 (peacefully at home surrounded by her family). Maureen, aged 58 years, of 43 Willowtree Avenue, Gilesgate Moor, Durham City, dearly beloved wife of Michael, much loved mother of Matthew, Katie, Ben and Lucy and dear sister of Pat and Susan. Teacher at All Saints' R.C. Primary School, Lanchester, Durham. Funeral Mass at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate, Durham on Saturday, December 18 at 1.00 p.m., prior to interment in South Road Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Relief or CAFOD, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Directors, Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
McPHAIL December 10 (suddenly at home). Primrose, aged 91 years, formerly of Edinburgh, beloved mother of Audrey and the late Vivian, cherished grandmother of Anne, Steve, Valerie, Richard and Debbie, also a much loved great-grandmother. Funeral Tuesday, December 21. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
METCALFE Fred, aged 64 years, of Green Lane, Barnard Castle, died suddenly at home on December 15. Beloved son of the late Ernest and Mary Metcalfe and much loved by cousin Pauline and her family. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, December 22 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel.
MITCHELL David Charles, aged 33 years, of Scorton, died peacefully in hospital on December 9, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. A truly amazing and inspirational person who was the much loved husband of Svenya and very special daddy of Seren Eve, beloved and most precious only son of Maureen and Tom and heroic little brother of Helen and Catherine. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Middleton Tyas on Sunday, December 19 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations for Leukaemia Research may be given following the service at The New Grange Hotel, Southend Avenue, Darlington or c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
MURTHER December 10, four days before her 83rd birthday (peacefully at home), of Brandon, Durham. Isabella (Bella), aged 82 years, dearly loved auntie of Terry, Peter and Margaret. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Langley Moor on Friday, December 17 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
OLIVER Died December 11, peacefully, in The Friary, Richmond after a short illness. Roland Keith, aged 63 years, of Leeming Bar, dear husband of Val, father of Ross, Jarrod and Gina, grandad to Hannah and Grace, also dear brother to Andrew and Rosemarie. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, December 21 at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for The Friary, Richmond.
OSBORNE December 12, of Dovedale Avenue, Sunnybrow. Lilly, aged 94 years, dearly loved sister of William Edward and dear friend of Hazeldene. Friends please meet for service at Sunnybrow Community Church on Friday, December 17 at 2.00 p.m., interment to follow. No flowers by request. Donations, in lieu, to Marie Curie Cancer Care, c/o, Hardy's Funeral Service, Willington.
OUGHTON December 12 (suddenly but peacefully in hospital), of Emmerson Road, Hurworth. Robert (Bob), aged 58 years, dearly loved husband of Dorothy (nee Smith), much loved dad of Amanda, dearest brother of Jean, Anne, David and Irene, a fond uncle and great-uncle. Funeral Tuesday, December 21. Friends please meet for service in Hurworth Methodist Church at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, for the I.T.U. Darlington Memorial Hospital, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington.
PARKER December 12, peacefully in hospital. Stephen, aged 72 years, of Morton Walk, Newton Aycliffe, beloved husband of the late Enid and much loved dad to Susan and grandad to Shaun, also a loving partner of Margaret. Would friends please meet for service on Wednesday, December 22 at 12.15 p.m., St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
ROBINSON December 15, peacefully in hospital, of Glebe Road, Darlington. Joe, a loving brother of Frank, Doris, Bill and the late Bob and also a much loved brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend to many. Funeral Wednesday, December 22. Friends please meet for service in Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church, Lowson Street at 9.30 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Cancer Research UK, c/o Seaton Leng and Son, Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
ROBINSON James Leonard (Lennie), aged 93 years, of Gainford, died peacefully in hospital on December 12. Dearly loved husband of the late Gwen, very dear brother of Elizabeth, Ethel and the late Harry and a dear uncle, great-uncle and a friend to many. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Gainford on Wednesday, December 22 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given on the plate in church for Age Concern and Gainford Church Funds.
RYDER On December 9, suddenly of Newton Aycliffe. Christopher (Chris), aged 58 years, beloved son of Janet and Bert Walton and the late Christopher Ryder, a loving brother of Linda Walker and a much loved dad of Jason and Adam and grandad of Jay. The funeral service will take place on Friday, December 17, 9.45 a.m., at Darlington Crematorium. Friends welcome, please meet at the crematorium.
SCALLY (nee MacDonald) Taken suddenly on December 8, 2004. Alison, loving wife of Allan, loving mother of Craig, Faye, Claire and Dawn. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale at 12.00 noon on Thursday, December 16, 2004, followed by private cremation.
SCOTT On December 9, peacefully in hospital, of Monkseaton, formerly Darlington. Sylvia Cathlyn (nee Lowes), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late James (former Chief Constable of Tynemouth Police) and a loving aunt to Christine and Elizabeth. Friends invited to service at St. Peter's Church, Monkseaton on Thursday, December 16 at 11.45 a.m., cremation following at Tynemouth Crema-torium. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu may be sent, if desired, for the Children's Society.
SHAWCROSS December 11 (at home after a long illness). Frances, aged 87 years, of Belmont, Durham, dear wife of the late Jack Shawcross, a beloved mother, mother-in-law and much loved nana and great-grandmother. Funeral to be private with donations to Cancer Relief.
SHOVLIN December 12, peacefully at home, of Woodlands Avenue, Horden. Joseph Thomas, aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Ivy, dearest dad of Michael, Patricia and Peter, loving father-in-law of Eileen, Glyn and Eunice, much missed grandad of Stephen, Stefanie, Patrick, Peter and Rhianne. Would friends please meet for service at Our Lady Star of the Sea R.C. Church, Horden at 10.00 a.m., on Tuesday, December 21 followed by cremation at Sunderland Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to church funds. We miss you so No words can tell Your voice, your smile Your love as well To lose someone as good as you Remains a heartache all life through No-one knows the grief we share When we meet and you're not there
STANWIX Betty, aged 73 years, of The Granary, Grange Farm, Whorlton, died peacefully at home on December 17, after a short illness. Dearly loved wife of John, mother of David and Michael, mother-in-law to Ruth and Janet, grandmother of Hannah, Heather, Neil, Jonathan, Richard and Peter and sister-in-law to Margaret. Funeral arrangements later.
STEAVENSON Marian Langhorne Of Stapleton Manor, on December 11. Funeral Tuesday, December 21. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent for All Saints' Church, Manfield, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
STEWART (nee Owen) Bettina (Betty), peacefully in hospital on December 11, after an illness bravely borne. Beloved wife of Jim, a much loved mother of Lynne and Michael and mother of estranged son Ian, a much loved nana of Lauren, Jasmine, Euan, Natasha and Rachael, dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of all the family. Friends please meet at St. Mary's Church, Shincliffe for service on Monday, December 20 at 10.45 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent to Stuart Wright Funeral Services Ltd., 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham for Cancer Research.
