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SMITH Greg, died suddenly at home, Barnard Castle. Dearly loved son of Ernest Warren Smith and the late Enid Underwood, brother of Stephanie Grant, uncle of Carl Grant and close friend to William Bond. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, April 1 at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in Chapel to Al-Anon Family Groups Ltd. Registered Charity.
SMITH March 17 (peacefully, in hospital), of Crescent Close, Sherburn Village. Leslie, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Jane, a much loved father of Wilfred, James and David and a dear grandfather. Would friends please meet for service at The Parkinson Memorial Methodist Chapel, Sherburn Village on Tuesday March 29, at 10.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
SMITH March 17, of Crescent Close, Sherburn Village. Leslie, aged 75 years. Please note cancellation of Funeral on Tuesday, March 29 due to his beloved wife Jane's death. Joint funeral arrangements to follow.
STEPHENSON March 23 (suddenly, at home). John, aged 72 years, of Shildon. Dearly beloved husband of Letitia, loving dad of Karen, David and Shirley, also adored grandad of Ashley, Jason and Jamie, dear father-in-law of Kevin and dear brother of Joseph and Frank. Funeral service to take place on Thursday March 31, at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Friends invited, please meet at the chapel. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to, Cancer Research U.K, 61 Lincolns Inn Field, London. WC2A 3PX.
STEWART Les, aged 79 years, of Colburn, passed away peacefully in hospital on March 17, after a long illness. Dearly loved husband of Wilma, much loved dad of Carl and Les, a dear father-in-law and loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, March 29 at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given at the crematorium for the Renal Unit, Darlington Memorial Hospital.
SUNTER March 22, at Hollygarth Nursing Home, Durham. John (Jack), aged 81 years. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor and a much loved father, father-in-law and grandad. Would friends please meet for service on Thursday March 31, in St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Old Elvet at 10.30 a.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu if so desired may be given for Cancer Research. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy R.I.P.
SUNTER A memorial service for the late Mary Sunter from The Sweet Shop, Town Foot, Hawes will take place on Wednesday, March 30 at 12.30 p.m., at St. Margaret's Church, Hawes.
TAPPLY On March 19, in hospital, of Maple Creek, Masham (formerly of 2 College Mews). Sarah Audrey, aged 79 years, beloved mother of Pip, Nick and Mark and a very dear mother-in-law and grandmother. A private family funeral service will be followed by a Thanksgiving Service at St. Mary's Church, Masham on Wednesday, March 23 at 12.00 noon. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and the British Heart Foundation (plate in church), or c/o Sanderson and Co., Funeral Directors, St. Matthews Works, Leyburn, N. Yorks., DL8 5EG. Friends please meet at the church.
TARRAN March 18, peacefully at Elderwood Residential Home, formerly of Park Crescent, Darlington. Eva, aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late Dennis, dearly loved aunt of Bernard, Maureen, Vera, Sylvia and Audrey and will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Tuesday, March 29. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m.
TATE On March 19, suddenly at home, of The Bowery, Cherry Lane, Trimdon Village. Peter Edward, aged 65 years, dearly loved husband of Carol (nee Bell), loving father of Lisa, dearest father-in-law of Gary, a much loved brother of David and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege leaving residence, Wednesday at 10.05 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church for service at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Church Funds.
THOMPSON Ivy, aged 98 years, peacefully in hospital on March 19, beloved wife of the late Richard (Dick), devoted mother of Jean, Joan, Billy and Cliff and a very dear mother-in-law, also a precious nana and great-nana. Friends please meet at St. Oswald's Church, Durham at 12.30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29 followed by private interment at South Road Cemetery. Family flowers only please.
THORNBERRY Leslie A memorial service will be held for Leslie on Thursday 24 March at 1.30pm, at Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church, Lowson Street. Friends meet at church.
VART Wendy, aged 57 years, of Melsonby, Richmond, on March 19, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness borne with great dignity. Beloved wife of the late Brian Vart and much loved mother of Richard. Funeral service at St. James' Church, Melsonby on Thursday, March 24 at 3.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. The retiring collection will be split between the church and local Autism activities.
VASEY March 18, formerly of Newton Hall, Durham. Sheila, aged 72 years, beloved wife of the late Charles, loving mother of Nigel, Karen and Graham, mother-in-law of Jeremy and Catherine and a dear grandma of Sam, John and Steve and sister of Nora, Maureen, Malcolm and Brenda. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Godrick's Church, Durham on Tuesday, March 29 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, may be given after the service for 'C.A.F.O.D'. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald's Manor afterwards. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
VASEY Witton Gilbert Suddenly but peacefully, in hospital, surrounded by all his loving family, on March 16, aged 80 years. Reuben, a beloved husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather. Reuben will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet at Witton Gilbert Methodist Chapel on Thursday, March 24 at 12.15 p.m. for service prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
WADE On March 19, peacefully in hospital, of Kirkby Fleetham. Florence May, aged 87 years, dearly loved wife of Gerald, loving mother of Colin and Sonia and dearest nana to all her grandchildren. Funeral service to be held in St. Andrew's Church, Fencote, 2.00 p.m., Thursday, March 24 followed by interment.
WAKE On March 21, peacefully in hospital. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 89 years of Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Chris, a loving mother, mother-in-law, also a much loved gran, great-gran and friend. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, March 31 at Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 1.45 p.m. Friends invited, please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research U.K., 61 Lincolns Inn Fields, London. WC2A 3PX.
WARDLE March 14 (after a brave fight against her illness), of Kings Lodge, Bishop Auckland. Doris Evelyn, devoted wife to Stanley, loving mother of Roland and Jackie, a dear mother-in-law of Martin, dearly loved grandmother of Lee, Michelle, Stanley and Jordan, a caring sister and sister-in-law of Betty and Ken, Jim and Ivy, Norman and Pearl, also a dear aunt. Would friends please meet at Trinity Methodist Chapel, Rosa Street, Spennymoor on Tuesday at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Bishop Auckland Cemetery. All enquires to Roland. Tel: 07789 885355.
WASTELL March 18 (peacefully), at Eastbourne Care Home, Darlington. Mary, aged 90 years, dearly beloved wife of the late William, very dearly loved mother of Brian, David, Neil and Ian and a much loved mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton Village at 10.15 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for St. Andrew's Church.
WATSON March 18 (after a long illness), formerly of Asenby, Thirsk. Mary, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of Alan and the late Betty, a dear mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. The funeral service will be held at St. Columba's Church, Topcliffe on Wednesday, March 30 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to St. Columba's Church.
WEBB March 20, of Front Street, Wolsingham. John, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Olive, loving father of Carol, Jean and Brian, devoted grandad of Andrew, Anna and Helen and also a dear brother and brother-in-law of Herbert and Syd. Friends please meet for service at Wolsingham Methodist Church on Tuesday March 29, at 2.40 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
WILDSMITH On March 22, 2005, peacefully at St. Catherine's Hospice, Scarborough. Bessie, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Ray, dear mother of Rodney, loved mother-in-law of Christine. Service and cremation at Woodlands Crematorium, Scarborough on Wednesday, March 30 at 11.20 a.m. Family flowers only to G. Roberts, 6 and 8 Sherwood Street, Scarborough, but if desired, donations may be made to St. Catherine's Hospice (collection box provided at the service).
WILKINSON May (nee Davison) On March 23, peacefully at Sowerby House, Thirsk. May, aged 84 years, formerly of Galtres Road, Northallerton. Wife of the late Derrick, dear mum of Julie, David and John, also a dear mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday, March 30, 1.45 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations may be given in lieu, if wished, to The Alzheimer's Disease Society. Plate provided at the service.
ALDERSON Pauline, aged 58 years, of Barrington Meadows, Bishop Auckland, formerly of Lands, died peacefully at home on March 26, after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity. Beloved daughter of the late Tuck and Dora Alderson, much loved mam of Tracey, loving nan of Courtney, dearest sister to Dorothy, sister-in-law to David, dear aunt to John and Ann-Marie and great-aunt to Carl. Funeral service and cremation private at Pauline's own request. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations for the Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland, c/o James and John Blenkiron, Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
ALLISON March 24 (peacefully, at home), of Butterknowle. Diana (nee Simpson), in her 97th year. Loving wife of the late Major J. P. Allison, dearly loved mother of Jeffrey, Peter and the late Michael, dearest mother-in-law of Prue and Sylvia, also a much loved nana, great-nana and aunty. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Lynesack on Tuesday April 5, at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment in Lynesack Cemetery.
ARROWSMITH (nee Reid) March 29, peacefully in hospital, of Geneva Road, Darlington (formerly of Clarendon Road, Haughton). Marjorie, aged 82 years, dearly loved wife of Keith and much loved by daughter Patricia, son-in-law Philip and grandsons Stephen and Richard and his fiancée Janet and stepdaughter Helen and family. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
ATKINSON March 27 (in hospital), of Sandwick Terrace, Wheatley Hill. Sophia (nee Sanderson), beloved wife of the late Norman, dearly loved mother of Margaret and a much loved grandma. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 11.05 a.m. Friends please meet at All Saints' Church for service at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
ATKINSON March 29 (in hospital), of High Northgate, Darlington. Kenneth, aged 72 years. Funeral Friday, April 8. Will friends please meet for service at 9.45 a.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Any enquiries by family or friends to Co-operative Funeral Service, Darlington. Tel. (01325) 463203.
BALDERSTON Joan, aged 84 years, of Queens Court, Rich-mond, died peacefully in hospital on March 22, after a short illness. Dearly loved wife of the late William, much loved mother of Pauline and William John and a dear mother-in-law, loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Thursday, March 31 at 2.00 .m., followed by interment in Brompton-on-Swale Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given in Church for the Ainderby Ward, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
BANHAM March 27 (peacefully), of Eggleston View, Darling-ton. Cilla (nee Spencer), aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, dear mother of David and Jeff, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Wednesday, April 6. Will friends please meet for service 3.45 p.m. at Darlington Crema-torium.
