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SMITHSON On December 30, suddenly in hospital, of Lynn Crescent, Cassop. Angela (nee Mowatt), aged 50 years, beloved wife of Colin, dearly loved mother of John and Jacqueline, a dear mother-in-law of Lyn, also a devoted nana of Rebecca, Emily, Olivia and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Friends please meet for service Methodist Church, Cassop on Thursday at 1.00 pm., followed by interment in Shadforth Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to church funds.
SOWERBY Suddenly, on holiday in Spain, on January 1. Harry, aged 68 years, of Ramshaw, Bishop Auckland, devoted husband of Pat, much loved dad of Colleen, Heather and the late Andrew, dear father-in-law to John and Peter, loving grandad of Lee and Leanne, also dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. A full notice will appear in Wednesday's Northern Echo.
SPROULL January 2, peacefully in hospital), formerly of Spennymoor. Robert (Bob), aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Betty, a dearly loved dad of Mae, James and Tommy, a dearest father-in-law of Nancy and also a loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Will friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor on Tuesday at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only, by request. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer's Society, South Approach, Bullion Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2DW.
STOKELL January 4 (in hospital), of Hambleton Avenue, Thirsk. Albert, aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Emily, loving father of Margaret and Peter, a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Tuesday, January 11 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment.
STUART January 4 (peacefully), of Aidens Walk, Ferryhill, (previously of Seaham Harbour). Tom, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Molly, a dearly loved dad of Tom, Michael, Shelagh and Shaun, a dear father-in-law and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. To be received into all Saint's R.C. Church, Ferryhill, Monday at 6.00 p.m. for a Requiem Mass Tuesday 9.00 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy.'
SUDDES West Farm, Cornsay Village. Peacefully on Saturday January 1, aged 88 years. William, beloved husband of the late Marjorie (nee Reed), much loved father of James and Robert, loving father-in-law of Margaret and Janis and treasured grandad. A service will be held in St. Cuthbert's Church, Satley on Friday January 7, at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in church yard, Satley. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to, Willowburn Hospice Fund Raising, Howden Bank, Lanchester, Durham. Any enquiries contact, Ashbrooke Funeral Directors, Tel: (0191) 5654007.
TINKLER Marguerita January 3 (peacefully, in hospital). Rita, aged 72 years, of Sherburn Village. Devoted wife of the late Norman, beloved mam of Norman, Bruce, Ian, Theresa and Karen, also a loving mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral service to take place in Parkinson Methodist Church, Sherburn Village on Tuesday, January 11, at 12.00 noon. Prior to interment in St. Mary's church yard, Friends please meet at church. Resting at and all inquiries to, The Co-operative Funeral Service, Moor Cottage, Sherburn Hill. Tel: (0191) 3720283.
TOWERS Gainford January 1 (peacefully in hospital). Chris, aged 79 years, dearly beloved husband of Joan, also a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather. To be received into St. Osmund's Church, Gainford, Monday, January 10 at 6.00 p.m. Requiem Mass Tuesday, January 11 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in the churchyard. No flowers by request. A plate will be provided in church in aid of The British Heart Foundation.
TRELFER January 2, of Crook, formerly of Sunderland. Margaret (Trix), aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Henry (Harry), devoted mother of Harry, Jean and the late Carol, loving mother-in-law to Shirley and Dixon, a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Crook Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 12, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left at church for the Tsunami Disaster Appeal.
TWEDDLE January 3, in hospital, of Darlington. Ethel, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Eddie, dearly loved mother of David and also a much loved mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral Thursday, January 13. Friends and relatives please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for Tsunami Disaster Appeal, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR. Please make cheques payable to C.A.F. (South East Asia Disaster).
WAILES January 3 (peacefully in hospital), late of Crook. Monica, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, a dearly loved mother of Michael and Margaret, a dear mother-in-law of Mary and David, also a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Crook on Friday, January 7 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
WATSON Muriel On January 4, of Birchwood Nursing Home, Easington Colliery. Muriel, aged 85 years, dearly beloved wife of the late William, loving mother of Nancy, also a devoted grandma of Allison Louvain. Cremation Sunderland Crematorium on Tuesday, January 11. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Church of the Ascension, Easington Colliery at 1.30 p.m.
WILSON On January 3, peacefully in hospital, of 50 Lyndhurst Avenue, Chester-le-Street and formerly of Bearpark. Emily (nee Hall), aged 90 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Frank, adored mother of Pat and son-in-law Angus, darling grandmother of Kay, Tim, Jim and Sue, dearest great grandmother of Nathan, Emily, Thomas, James, Kirsten, Curtis and Natalia, a much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and a very dear friend to many who will be deeply and sadly missed by all. Please meet for service at St. Edmund's Church, Bearpark on Thursday, January 13 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Imperial Cancer Research, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate.
ABBOTT Margaret (nee Waddington), of Leem-ing, aged 56 years, suddenly, after a long illness, on January 12. Much loved wife of Cliff, a treasured mum of Emma and Amy and the late Melissa and mum-in-law of Richard, sister of Frank, Dorothy and Jean. Service and interment on Monday, January 17 at 1.30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, Leeming. Family flowers only please but donations may be left in church for Church Funds.
ACTON On January 11, suddenly, of 48 Maythorne, Leyburn. John Thomas, aged 75 years, beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved partner of Elizabeth Metcalfe, dearly loved father of Christine, Eileen, Gillian, Garry, Paula, Donna and the late Trevor and a very dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Leyburn Methodist Church on Monday, January 17 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment at Leyburn Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Yorkshire Cancer Research (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
ALLISON Raymond Peacefully on January 8. Raymond, aged 78 years, loving and devoted husband to the late Eunice, much loved, respected dad and friend to Martin and Graeme, a dear father-in-law of Caroline and Julie and devoted grandad to Jack and Sam. Cortege to leave residence on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 for service at St. Mary's Church, Easington Village at 10.30 a.m., prior to cremation at Sunderland Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. Family and friends are invited to join us after the service in St. Mary's Church Hall for refreshments. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Cancer Research, c/o Graeme Allison.
AYRE January 6 (peacefully), of Stanhope. Constance (Connie), aged 91 years, dearly loved wife of the late Charlie and a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. A Committal Service in Durham Crematorium on Monday, January 17 at 12.00 noon, will be followed by a Thanksgiving Service in Stanhope Methodist Chapel at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the National Childrens Home and Weardale Community Hospital. Plate provided in the chapel.
BAINBRIDGE January 4 (peacefully, at home after a long illness fought with great dignity and courage), of Willoughby Hall, Baldersdale, Barnard Castle. Frank, aged 47 years. Dearly beloved husband of Olwen, a much loved dad of Caroline and Richard, a very dear son of Maureen, a much loved brother of Audrey and Kathleen and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Cotherstone on Friday January 14, at 12.00 noon followed by interment in Cotherstone Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu in memory of Frank for The Lung Cancer Trust Fund at Darlington Memorial Hospital (cheques pay-able to: Cancer Services), must not be left in church. A collection plate will be at the reception following the service, they may be handed to any member of the family or sent c/o, John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton Village, Barnard Castle, County Durham. DL12 8RB.
BALLAN January 9, of Dunelm Court, Brandon. Jimmy, aged 46 years. Dearly loved son of Maureen, loving brother of Kim, Alex and Karl, devoted uncle of Emma, Jordan, Lucy and Ryan, also a dear brother-in-law and cousin. Friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Saturday January 15, at 10.30 a.m. Interment to follow in Crook Cemetery. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at Meadowfield W.M.C. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to, The Tsunami Appeal may be left in church.
BAMBLING (nee Stephenson). January 9, peacefully in hospital, of Tate Avenue, Kelloe. Rita, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack, much missed mother of John, Billy, Eric and Jim, also a dear mother-in-law, nana, great-grandma, sister and aunty. Would family and friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church in Kelloe on Tuesday January 18, at 11.10 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
BAREHAM Peter James, aged 77 years, of Hunton, died peacefully in hospital on January 8. Dearly loved husband of Daphne, much loved father of Paul and a loving grandfather. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, January 20 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel or afterwards at Hunton Village Hall from 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations for the R.N.L.I., c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
BARKLEY Formerly Lindsay On January 8, in Ridgeway House, Wingate (formerly of Wheatley Hill). Esther (Ettie), aged 96 years, a dearly loved mother to June, Bruce, Lorna and Dawn, also a dear grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to be held at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, January 18 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired can be given to the Percy Hedley Foundation, Newcastle. Plate provided at the service.
BARLOW On January 9, peacefully in Lindisfarne Nursing Home, Chester-le-Street, formerly of Brandon. Margaret, aged 92 years, dearly loved sister of Ann, John and Mary and a loving auntie. Friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Monday, January 17 at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for St. John's Church may be given after the service.
BARRATT January 12, at Portland House Care Home, Willington (formerly of Barnard Castle and Middleton-in-Teesdale). Frederick Charles, aged 81 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Pamela, a much loved father of Don, Colin, Rosemary and David and grandpa to Samantha, Adam, Rachel, Martin, Graham, Vicki, Richard and Shelley. Funeral will be held at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, January 18 at 1.45 p.m.
BATEY January 12 (after a long illness patiently borne), of Lothian House, Spennymoor, formerly of Bear Park and Guisborough. Kathleen (Kitty, nee Breckon), aged 79 years. A dearly loved mam of Mervyn, Michael and Elizabeth, a much loved nana of Joanne, Louise, Andrew, Mark and Steven and a loving great-grandma. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 2.30 p.m. To my mam, never forgotten, love Michael and Alice.
BATEY Kathleen (nee Breckon) Thank you for the years we shared, the love you gave, the way you cared. To see you suffer was hard to bear, but now we know you're in God's care. Always in our thoughts. Love from daughter Elizabeth, son-in-law Brian, grandchildren Louise and Andrew and great-grandchildren Caitlin Eve, Cameron Michael and Imogen Jade. xxx
BLANCH Sherburn House, (formerly of Low Fell). Peacefully on January 10, aged 88 years. Albert, the beloved husband of the late Mary, dear brother of Vera and Fred. Albert will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet at Sherburn House Chapel on Monday January 17, at 2.00 p.m. for service prior to interment in Sherburn House church yard. By request family flowers only. Donations if desired to, Masonic Charities c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham. L.O.I. 48 PM.
BOWATER (nee Johnson). Kathleen. Dear wife of Bill. passed away peacefully on New Years Day, 2005 at University Hospital, North Durham after a long illness. For many years a nurse at St. Margaret's, Durham and later for nine years a Marie Curie nurse. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday January 12, at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please with donations kindly accepted by Marie Curie Cancer Care. All enquiries to (01159) 294194.
BOWATER (nee Johnson). Kathleen. passed away very peacefully on New Years Day, 2005 after a long difficult illness. Dear sister of Richard Bryan (Johnson) and Janet, aunt of Sarah and Paul, Susie and Chris and great-aunt of Jenny, Helen, Sally, William and Tom. Now at rest after a lifetime of hard work.
BOWATER January 8, in hospital, of 2 Hawthorne Terrace, West Cornforth. Stevie-Lee, aged three days, dearly loved son of Stephen and Lindsay (Million) and cherished grandson, great grandson, nephew and cousin. Cortege leaving residence at 10.50 a.m. on Friday, January 14 for service in the Holy Trinity Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery.
BOWMAN Agnes, aged 91 years, formerly of West View, Evenwood, died peacefully at Devonshire House Nursing Home, West Auckland on January 8. Dearly loved wife of the late Reuben, beloved mother of Marjorie and Eddie, dear mother-in-law to Bill and Jean and a dearly loved gran and little gran. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Monday, January 17 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given for the Tsunami Disaster Appeal, c/o James and John Blenkiron Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ or alternatively to Marjorie or Eddie.
