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RICHARDSON January 11 (suddenly in hospital, after a short illness). Paul, aged 45 years, of Swinburne Road, Darlington, dearly loved husband and best friend of Jill (nee Stoddart), much loved dad of Mark and Helen, father-in-law of Steph and loving grandad of Megan. Son of the late Jimmy and Eileen Richardson, dearly loved brother of Teresa, Moya, Anthony and Peter. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, Darlington on Friday, January 21 at 12.45 p.m., followed by private cremation. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given in church to Brain Tumour Action.
ROBERTS Leslie, aged 86 years, formerly of Norman Square, Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on January 11. Beloved husband of the late Rose and will be sadly missed by all his family. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Friday, January 21 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
ROBERTSHAW The Reverend Norman Robertshaw, former Minister in the Darlington Circuit of the Methodist Church, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, at Harrogate District Hospital. Beloved brother of Connie and friend to many. Funeral service to be held at Yarm Methodist Church, Stockton-on-Tees on Thursday, January 20 at 12.30 p.m., to be followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in thanksgiving for Norman's life are for Christian Blind Mission and may be sent c/o Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL.
ROBINSON December 30 (peacefully in hospital). Dorothy Marian, aged 94 years, of Meadowfield Road, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Ernest, a much loved mam of Noel, Vivian and the late Philip, a much respected mother-in-law to Patricia and Valerie, a proud nana of Belinda, Amanda, Dorian, Adrian, Melissa and Paul, also a great-nana to Philip. Funeral Wednesday, January 12. Would friends please meet for service at 1.15 p.m. in Holy Family R.C. Church, followed by interment in West Cemetery.
ROBINSON January 12, of Sycamore Park, Brandon. Bridget Mary (Mary), aged 71 years, beloved wife of the late Wilfred, a much loved mother of Ann and will be sadly missed by all her family. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Meadowfield on Tuesday, January 18 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Meadowfield Cemetery. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
ROBSON January 13, at home with her family, in Shildon. Jean Mary (nee Cross), aged 77 years, beloved wife of William, devoted mam of Kenneth and Michael, much loved and loving grandma to Simon, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 11.15 a.m on Tuesday, January 18, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for Church Funds.
ROBSON Newton Hall Peacefully in Lindisfarne Nursing Home, Chester-le-Street, on January 5, aged 79 years. Ken, beloved husband of the late Joyce, dear father of Michael and Nigel, father-in-law of Ruth and Dawn, a much loved grandad of Jake and Molli and a dear brother of Audrey. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 14 at 12.00 noon.
ROSS January 11, in hospital, of Mount Pleasant Farm, Edmondsley. Kathleen Mary, aged 78 years, dearly loved wife of David and a much loved mother, mother-in-law and nan. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Mary's R.C. Church, South Moor on Tuesday, January 18 at 12.00 noon., followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Ward 1, Chester-le-Street Community Hospital may be given after the service. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
SAYER George Frank Peacefully in hospital, on January 9, late of Howlbeck Farm, Guisborough. George, aged 71 years, beloved husband of the late Ann, dearly loved father of Jane, Gillian, Helen and David, a very dear grandad and will be remembered with love by Lisa. Funeral service in Guisborough Parish Church on Monday, January 17 at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment in Guisborough Cemetery. Will relatives and friends please meet at church. Resting at and floral tributes to W. Storey Funeral Service, 20 Redcar Road, Guisborough. Tel (01287) 632730.
SEWELL On January 11. Joseph Morris, of 8 Front Street, Quebec, dearly loved husband of Jenny, much loved dad of Maurice and Elaine, much loved grandpa of Christopher and Jonathan, father-in-law of Carole and Ronnie. Will be sadly missed. Would friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Waterhouses on Friday, January 21 at 10.15 a.m. Cremation to follow at Durham. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St.Paul's Church. A bus will be provided from The Stag's Head.
SEWELL On January 11. Joseph Morris, of 8 Front Street, Quebec, dearly loved husband of Jenny, much loved dad of Maurice and Elaine, much loved grandpa of Christopher and Jonathan, father-in-law of Carole and Ronnie. Will be sadly missed. Would friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Waterhouses on Friday, January 21 at 10.15 a.m. Cremation to follow at Durham. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Paul's Church. A bus will be provided from The Stag's Head at 10.00 a.m.
SHAW January 8, in hospital, of Bishop Auckland. Paul Antony, aged 40 years, much loved and loving son of Gladys and Raymond, dearly loved brother of Yvonne and Jillian, a dear brother-in-law to Rob and John, a devoted uncle to his seven nephews and three great-nephews, also a good friend. Will friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, January 21, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may be left in church for the Brainwave Appeal.
SHAW On January 9, of Chilton, after an illness bravely borne. Ronnie, aged 65 years, much loved husband of Denise, a loving dad of Darran, Joanne and David and a much loved granda of Michael. Will be sadly missed. Would friends please meet for service at St. Aidan's Church, Chilton on Tuesday, January 18 at 3.00 p.m. Cremation to follow at Durham. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Butterwick Hospice, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate. DH1 2HX.
SIMPSON Wilfred Surtees On January 11, suddenly in hospital, formerly of Bowburn and Ripon, aged 72 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late June, loving father of Andrew and Claire, a dear father-in-law of Kate and Richard and a much loved grandad of Jack and William. Funeral service and committal in St. Peter's Church, Thorner, Leeds on Thursday, January 20 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Enquiries to John P. Tempest Funeral Service, Chapel Allerton, Leeds. Tel. (0113) 2392700.
SLATER January 7, of Hackworth Close, Shildon. John (Jack), aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Eva, loving father of John and Brenda, loving grandfather of Sharon, Diane, Andrew and Phil, great-grandfather of Chris, Jonathan, Martin, Jason and Matthew and great-great-grandfather of Thomas. Cortege leaving residence on Tuesday, January 18 at 1.50 p.m., for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church.
SLINGER Isabel, on January 7 (suddenly but peacefully), at Bedale Grange Nursing Home, a dear mother of Mavis and Colin, mother-in-law of Ann and Peter, a very dear nana and great-nana. Funeral service to be held at St. Margaret's Church, Hawes on Thursday, January 13 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Hawes Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Any donations, if desired, to be shared between Hawes Surgery and the Friarage Hospital. Friends please meet at the church.
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. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood at 12.15 p.m. on Friday, January 14, followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations for the Coronary Care Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital may be left after this service in West Auckland W.M.C. or with any family member.
SPAVIN January 9, suddenly of Darlington. Harry, aged 71 years, dear husband of Betty (nee Greaves), much loved dad of Christine and Sheila and devoted grandad of Michael, Emily and Laura. Funeral Tuesday, January 18. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent, or donations if preferred, may be given for The British Heart Foundation or The Alzheimer's Society, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR. Rest in Peace
STANWIX January 7 (peacefully in hospital). Norma, aged 70 years, of Newton Aycliffe, wife of the late Dennis, much loved mother of Carol and Nigel. Will be sadly missed. Funeral Thursday, January 20. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m., for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe followed by private cremation. Flowers to Co-operative Funeral Service, Oakcliffe Cottage, Macmillan Road, Newton Aycliffe.
STOCKPORT January 7 (suddenly at home), of New Cross Row, Wingate. Dorothy (nee Robertson), aged 82 years, beloved wife of George, a loving mother of Tony, David and Margaret, dearest mother-in-law of Marilyn, Fredeen and Billy and a much loved grandma of Paul, Kristian, Carl, Lauren and Lesley. Cortege leaving residence Tuesday, at 12.50 p.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church for service at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Station Town Cemetery.
STOUT January 4 (after a long illness). Raymond, aged 86 years, of West Auckland Road. Much loved husband of Edith, loving father of Peter and father-in-law to Gill. Funeral Tuesday January 18. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to, The British Heart Foundation.
TEASDALE January 7 (in hospital), of Sherburn Village. Leslie, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Gwennie, much loved dad of Gordon, father-in-law of Carol and also a devoted grandad of Lauren and Erin. Funeral to take place on Monday January 17. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service and cremation at 1.30 p.m.
TEASDALE January 11, peacefully, at Redworth House Nursing Home, Shildon, formerly of Staindrop Road, Darlington. Richard James, aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Georgina, much loved father of Rose, dearly loved father-in-law to Jack, loving grandad of Beverley and Stephen, also a treasured great-grandad of Scarlet and Jack. Funeral Thursday, January 20. Would friends please meet 9.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
THOMPSON On January 7 (peacefully), of Clarence Court, Spennymoor. Mary (nee Watchman), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Benny, a dearly loved mam of Doreen, Judith, Margaret, Jack, Melvyn, Brian and the late Peter, also a dear sister, mother-in-law, nan and great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday at 9.00 a.m.
TODD January 10, of Howden-le-Wear. Margaret Jane, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late George, devoted mam of John, Aileen, Ann and Dorothy, dear mother-in-law to Lawrence and Dave, also a much loved and loving gran and great-gran. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Church at 12.30 p.m., on Wednesday, January 19, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for the Butterwick Hospice may be left at church.
TODD January 9, formerly of Willington and Darlington. Edna Mercy, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Robert William, devoted mam of Robert, Brian, David and Margaret, also dear mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Will family and friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Howden-le-Wear at 10.30 a.m. on Friday, January 14, followed by interment.
TONES January 9, of Crook. Ethel, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Spence, devoted mam of Alma and Brian, also a much loved mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Will friends please meet for service in Crook Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19, followed by cremation at Durham.
TREMAIN On January 6, peacefully in hospital, of Newton Hall. Rosa, aged 97 years, dear aunt of Valerie and Brian. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Monday, January 17 at 2.00 p.m., for service and cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Deerness Kennels.
TUTIN January 10, after a long illness so very bravely borne, at 120 Bates Avenue, Darlington. Pam, aged 57 years, dearly loved wife of Mike, loving mother of Sarah and John, adored grandma of Ben and Ryan, beloved daughter of Milly, dear sister of David, loved niece of Rose, a much loved sister-in-law of Margaret and aunt and friend to many. Funeral Friday, January 21. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 12.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington. DL3 7UA.
VICKERS January 7 (peacefully), in The Gardens Residential Home. Horace, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Gwen, dearly loved father of Joan, John, David and Carol, sadly missed grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Wednesday January 19. Would friends please meet 3.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
