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NEWSOME Framwellgate Moor, formerly of Bradford. Suddenly in hospital on March 6, aged 83 years. Ernie, a loved husband of the late Mary Newsome, a much loved companion of Mary and sadly missed by Lorraine, Ed and Greg. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, March 11 at 10.00 a.m.
OWENS (Crook) Peacefully in hospital, after a short illness bravely borne, on March 9, aged 63 years. Shirley (nee Williams), devoted wife of Vic, loving mam of Melvyn and Allison, dear mother-in-law, devoted nana of Danielle, Graeme and Garrick, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Friends please meet for service in St Catherine's Church on Monday, March 14 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private interment in Crook Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the P.D.S.A., White Chapel Way, Priors Lee, Telford, Shropshire, TS2 9PQ.
PARRISH On March 7. Reginald Thomas (Reg), aged 87 years, beloved father of Frank, Mary, Eileen and Jo, a loving and proud grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral to take place on Friday, March 11. Friends please meet for graveside service, South Road Cemetery, Durham at 1.30 p.m.
PARRY Died March 7, peacefully in hospital, of Northallerton. David Pearson, aged 85 years, beloved husband of Muriel and stepfather of Sue. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, March 15 at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Friends of the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
PIKE John Percival, aged 77 years, of 2 Wathcote Place, Richmond, died peacefully at the Friary Hospital, Richmond on Sunday, March 6, with his caring family around him. Dearly loved husband of Joan, father of Alison, Richard, David and Heather and grandpa to his nine grandchildren. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Wednesday, March 16 at 2.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations for Cancer Research UK, c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
PINKNEY March 5, peacefully at home, of Brandon. Ena, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Jonty, loving mother of Margaret and Shirley, dear mother-in-law of Harry and Edwin and a much loved nan. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Thursday, March 10 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Donations if desired, for St. John's Church Funds may be given after the service.
PORTER March 8, of Richmond House (formerly of Newbiggin, Askrigg). Margaret Alice, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late George Emil and a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at Askrigg Church, Monday, March 14 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Hawes Health Centre. Friends please meet at church.
RACE Ray On March 5, of Forest Gate, Wingate. Ray, aged 78 years, dearly beloved husband of Joan, devoted father of Lynn, Gillian and Neil, dear father-in-law of Barry, Bryan and Gillian and also a much loved grandad, great-grandad. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Friday, March 11. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Millbank Methodist Chapel, Station Town at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only.
RAND Mary Ann, aged 79 years, of Meadowcroft, Cockfield, died peacefully in hospital on March 8. Beloved wife of the late Maurice, much loved mam of Melvyn and Malcolm, dear mother-in-law to Dorothy and Ann and a loving gran and great-gran. Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Chapel on Thursday, March 17 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the chapel. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations may be given for Cockfield Chapel Funds.
RICKATSON On March 4, peacefully in Leeming Garth, formerly of Colstan Road and Brompton Banks. John Bernard, aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of the late Lily, loving father of Carol, Kathleen, John and the late Sheila, a dear grandad and great-grandad. Private family cremation, followed by a Thanksgiving Service in Brompton Methodist Church, 2.15 p.m. Monday, March 14. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the Stroke Association and church funds.
ROBINSON March 1, in Canada. Jean (nee Anderson), wife of the late Kenneth, dearly loved elder daughter of the late Walter and Minna, dear sister of Margaret, also a loved cousin.
ROBINSON March 4 (peacefully, in hospital), of Chestnut Avenue, Ferryhill. Maisie, aged 62 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Margaret and John and sister of the late Dorothy, also much loved auntie of Michelle. Cortege leaving residence at 1.00 p.m. on Friday March 11, for service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m.
ROBINSON James Alfred (Jim) On March 3, suddenly but peacefully at home. Jim, aged 82 years, of Stockton (formerly of Newton Aycliffe), a devoted and much loved husband of Ada Elizabeth, a loving father of Carole, Gloria, Christine and Pam, father-in-law of David, Terry, Steve and Noel, brother-in-law of Hilda and the late Jonathan, also a very much loved grandad and great-grandad. Private funeral to take place on Thursday, March 10. Will be sadly missed by your loving family.
ROBSON Bonnie, aged 48 years, of Northallerton, died peacefully in hospital, after a long illness, on March 8, 2005. Dear wife of Bob, loving mother of Mary, Robert, Peter and David, dearly loved daughter of Norman and Margaret Bruce and a much loved sister of Sally, Marg-aret, Josephine, Reggie, Danny and Annabel, also a loved auntie. Funeral service to be held at Northallerton Methodist Church on Tuesday, March 15 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment.
RUTTER On March 1, peacefully in hospital, of Garmondsway Farm, Bishop Middleham. Frank, aged 80 years, brother of Basil, Roger, Ian and their families. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, March 9 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please.
RYAN March 7, 2005, in Bournemouth General Hospital (late of Darlington). David Michael aged 51 years, dearly loved only son of Shirley and Dick, loving Husband of Jan and a very dear father of Bryony and David, also a dear nephew, cousin and dear friend. Will be sadly missed by all. R.I.P. God Bless.
SAUNDERS March 9 (peacefully, in hospital), of Crawford Close, Bishop Auckland. Florence (formerly Dobbin, nee Bussey), aged 68 years. Loving mother of Dawn, Coleen and the late Michael and Paul, a dear mother-in-law, grandma, sister and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland on Tuesday March 15 at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Cemetery.
SEVERS March 9 (peacefully in hospital), of Hirst Grove, Darlington. Steven, aged 50 years, dearly loved son of John and Dorothy, loving brother of Keith, brother-in-law of Pauline also a much loved uncle of Paul, Chloe and Ian. Funeral Friday, March 18. Will friends please meet for service at 11.00 a.m., at the West Cemetery graveside, Darlington.
SHARP On March 2 (peacefully, after a difficult illness), of Trough House, Low Row in Swaledale. John (Major retired), aged 68 years, dearly loved husband of Anne and very dear father of Gian and Rebecca. Funeral service to be held at Holy Trinity Church, Melbecks, Low Row on Thursday, March 10 at 12.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, however, donations in memory of John may be given at the service for church funds. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
SMITH Consett 3 Villa Real Road, on March 5, aged 83 years. Ruth (nee Ward), beloved wife of Douglas, dear mam of Douglas, Ann and Bill, much loved gran of all the family. Friends please meet for service in Consett Parish Church on Thursday, March 10 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium. All welcome back to Consett Sports Centre afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Macmillan Nurses, c/o, Mrs. Ann Hall, 3 Villa Real Road, Consett.
SMITH March 4, peacefully in St. Margaret's Nursing Home, Durham, formerly of Spennymoor. Mary (nee Joyce), aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Edward (Teddy), dearly loved mother of Arthur and Christine, a dear mother-in-law of Ray and the late Margaret, also devoted granma of Sharon, Neil and Beverley and great-granma of Sean, Kirsty, Tara, Calum and Stacey and a dear sister of Doris. Friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor on Wednesday, March 9 at 2.50 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
SMITH March 5. Walter Luke, aged 59 years. Husband of Loreen, father of Loreen, Towson, Marie, Margaret and James. Cortege leaving 19 Brook Street, Coundon Grange on Thursday March 17, at 11.00 a.m. for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 11.30 a.m. followed by interment in Rosemount Cemetery.
SMITH February 28, in hospital, after a long illness patiently borne, of Cedar Terrace, West Cornforth. John (Smudge), aged 64 years, dearly loved husband of Jean, much loved dad of Tracy, dearest father-in-law of Glenn, devoted grandad of Daniel and Kaytlin, loving brother of Richard and Elizabeth, brother-in-law of Allan and Christine and also a dear uncle of Richard and Catherine. Would friends please meet for service on Wednesday at 3.00 p.m., in Durham Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Medical Investigation Unit, Cancer Research, Durham (plate at crematorium).
STANWICK Newton Aycliffe March 2 (suddenly), of Lee Green. Arnold, aged 76 years, dearly loved husband of the late Beryl, much loved dad of Denise and Cheryl, dear father-in-law of John and Maurice, devoted grandad of Mark, Lee, Simon and Adrian, great-grandad to Kane, Kaci and Kira, caring friend to Marjorie. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Thursday, March 10. Would friends kindly meet for service at Neville Parade Methodist Church 2.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu would be much appreciated in aid of Animal Charities.
STEPHENSON March 10, of Grayson Road, Middlestone Moor. James (Jim), aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Isabel, a devoted dad of Pamela, Keith and Kevin, a dear father-in-law and a much loved grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor Thursday for a service at 1.15 p.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only by request.
STREETON March 7 (peacefully in hospital), of Ferryhill. Pat, aged 54 years, beloved sister to Bill and sister-in-law to Flo, also a much loved aunty and great-aunty. Would friends please meet for service on Tuesday, March 15, 3.30 p.m. at Durham Crematorium.
SUTTON George Baty, aged 82 years, peacefully in Moorlands Residential Home, on March 8, late of Hill Farm, Blackwell, Darlington. Dearly loved brother of Margaret, Pud, Bill, David, Ann, Jack and Michael and a much loved brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Service to be held in Elm Ridge Methodist Church, Darlington on Monday, March 14 at 3.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, for St. Teresa's Hospice, care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL.
TATE Alan, aged 60 years, died March 5, 2005 (of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Ferryhill), beloved husband of Christine, dearly loved dad of Alison and Clare, dearest father-in-law of Craig, darling and devoted grandad of Rachael and Daniel, dear brother of Jack, Cath and the late Mary and a much loved brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Monday, March 14 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, and in memory of Alan, may be sent to, 'The Motor Neurone Disease Association', c/o, Mrs. C. Thrower, 14a Warkworth Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6LU.
TAYLOR (Sedgefield) March 8 (peacefully at home, of Homebryth House, Sedgefield), surrounded by her family. Doris Eleanor (nee Wood), in her 90th year, beloved wife of the late Fred and devoted and much loved mother of Sheila, Barbara, Robert, Irene and Christopher, a dear mother-in-law and treasured grandma and devoted great-grandma Doris, also a dear aunty and friend of Stella. Will be sadly missed. Funeral service to take place in St. Edmond's Church, Sedgefield on Wednesday, March 16 at 12.30 p.m., followed by burial at Sedgefield Cemetery. Friends please meet at church.
THOMAS Mary Elizabeth, aged 87 years, of Skeeby, passed away peacefully on March 5. Beloved wife of the late Seb and a dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service in St. Agatha's Church, Skeeby on Thursday, March 17 at 1.00 p.m., followed by burial in North-amptonshire. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Richmond House Day Centre may be given on the plate at the Village Hall following the service.
