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PRATT Ella (nee Bland) April 8, of Fulwell Road, Peterlee. Ella, aged 85 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Sydney, a dear mother of Joan, John, Mary, Jeff and the late Bill, also devoted nana and great-gran. Cremation Hartlepool Crematorium on Friday, April 15. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Crematorium at 2.40 p.m.
PREST April 13 (peacefully), of Langmere, Spennymoor. Sidney (Sid), aged 79 years, beloved husband of Olive, a dearly loved dad of Paul and Barbara and a loving father-in-law of Lesley and Steve. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor Wednesday for a service at 10.45 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to "Cancer Research U.K." Lambton House 6 Lambton Road, Jesmond NE2 4RX.
PURDY April 10, late of The Black Bull, Trimdon Village. Betty, aged 95 years. Devoted wife of the late John, dearly loved mam and dearest grandma. She never failed to do her best, her heart was true and tender, she only lived for those she loved and those she loved remember. Always remembered by daughter Sheila, son-in-law Gordon, grandchildren Christopher, Steven, Claire, Olivia and Anna. Cortege leaving The Black Bull, Monday April 18, at 1.05 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church for service at 1.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
REVELL Geoffrey Suddenly on April 7. Geoffrey, aged 70 years, of Norton, dearly loved husband of the late Barbara, dearest father of Louise, dear brother of Hilda, Anne, Jean and Paul. Service and cremation at Teesside Crematorium Wednesday, April 13 at 2.45 p.m. (St. Hilda's Chapel). Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to Palliative Care Nurses, University Hospital of North Tees, Hardwick, Stockton-on-Tees.
RICHARDSON On April 5, 2005, of Poppylands, Burepark, Bicester and formerly of Coxhoe. Heather, aged 78 years, beloved wife of LLew, a much loved mam of David, Joanne and the late Raymond, a dearly loved gran and great-gran and a loving sister. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Wednesday, April 13 at 2.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham.
ROBINSON April 7 (suddenly, as the result of a tragic accident). William, aged 77 years, beloved husband of the late Doris (nee Robinson), dearly loved father, dearest father-in-law and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday at 11.05 a.m. Friends please meet at Thornley Methodist Church for service at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the Great North Air Ambulance Service c/o Steven.
ROBINSON April 9, peacefully at home with her family around her, of Wharton Street, Coundon. Margaret Anne, aged 71 years, dearly loved wife of George, a devoted mother of Cresswell, Janice and Judith and a dear mother-in-law to Alison, Peter and John, also a devoted nana of Kendra, Connor, Bradley and Johnson and a dear sister. Interment Saturday, April 16 in Coundon Cemetery, following a service in St. James' Church, Coundon at 9.45 a.m. Friends please meet at church.
ROWCROFT April 14 (peacefully, in hospital), of St. David's Close, Tudhoe. Ivan, aged 77 years, father of Steven and Gary, much loved brother of Mary, Jacob, Jim, Elsie and the late Robert and Alan and also a dear uncle. Would friends please meet for service at Tudhoe Methodist Chapel on Thursday, April 21 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery. Friends are welcome afterwards for refreshments at Tudhoe Victory Club.
SALES April 11 (peacefully), of Stanhope formerly of Maidstone. Vera (nee Chambers), aged 94 years, loving wife of the late Cyril, dearly loved mam of Peter and Brian and a dearest grand-mother. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Monday, April 18 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation. Family flowers only, by request.
SAWLEY April 9, of Front Street, Tudhoe. Lena, aged 67 years. Beloved daughter of the late Jack and Mary who will be sadly missed by her remaining family and her amazing circle of friends and neighbours. Cortege leaving niece Susan's residence, 58 Tudhoe Moor, Friday for a service in St. Charles' R.C. Church at 10.30 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Cards of condolence and flowers may be sent to Susans address. Will always be remembered as everyone's friend, God Bless, your family x.
SCOTT April 6 (peacefully, in hospital), of Neasham Road, Darlington. Joseph, aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of Joan, a dearest dad and grandad. Funeral Friday, April 15. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
SCOTT April 7 (peacefully), of Shildon. Lawrie, aged 80 years, loving husband of June and a dearly loved dad of Karen and Kelly. Friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Chapel on Thursday, April 14 at 8.25 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
SHAW April 12 (suddenly, in hospital), of Newton Lane, Darlington. Charles Edward (Teddy), aged 82 years. A much loved husband of Mary Ann, a loving dad and grandad. Funeral to take place on Wednesday April 20. Would friends please meet for service at 11.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
SIDDLE April 14, of Willow Road, Middlestone Moor. Harriet, aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Charlie, a dearly loved mam of Angela and Ian, a much loved nana of Christopher, Mandy and Neil and a loving great-nana. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor Thursday for a service at 11.15 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
SMITH April 10, of William Street, Bowburn. Margaret (Peggy), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Jesse, dearly loved mother of Sheila, dear nana of Julie, Gary, Jeff, Ronnie and Michelle, also special great-nan of Craig, Cara and Jodie. Will friends please meet for service at the Methodist Chapel, Bowburn on Monday, April 18 at 2.15 p.m., followed by private cremation at Durham.
SMITH Arnold Ian, of Hamsterley Forest, died at home, on April 11, surrounded by his loving family. Much loved and devoted husband of Eileen, dearly loved and loving father and father-in-law of David and Carol, Susan and Stuart, Claire and Eric, also a dearly loved brother and brother-in-law to Joe and Hilda, Bill and Marjorie and Valerie, also a dear uncle and friend to many. Funeral service at St. James' Church, Hamsterley on Friday, April 15 at 12.00 noon, followed by private interment. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations for the Bishop Auckland Lung Cancer Trust Fund, c/o James and John Blenkiron, Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ. Granda, one in a million, dearly loved and will be missed forever. Always in our hearts. Sharon, Rachel, Shaun, Kirsty and Paul. xxxxx
SNAITH April 12, of Hilton, Gainford. Norah, aged 92 years, devoted wife of the late John Alec, also a very dear friend of many. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Ingleton at 12.15 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, followed by cremation at Darlington. After this service all are invited for refreshment in the Village Hall.
STEELE April 12 (peacefully at home), of Low Willington. Bessie, aged 83 years, beloved wife of Fred, also a loving sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Friends please meet for service at St. Stephen's Church, Willington on Friday, April 15 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, to the District Nurses, may be given to the family.
STRICKLAND Lena, aged 83 years, of Catterick Village, peacefully on April 5, at Nightingale Hall Nursing Home, Richmond. Dearly loved wife of Arthur and a much loved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. Funeral service in St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Wednesday, April 13 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given in church for the Alzheimer's Society and Church Funds.
TAYLOR April 8 (peacefully in hospital), of The Grange Care Home, Darlington (formerly of Alwyn Road). Edna May, in her 88th year, beloved wife of the late Stan, treasured mam of Christine, Mike and the late Maureen, much loved nana, great-nana and great-great-nana. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
TJAGUNS April 11 (peacefully, in hospital). Doreen, aged 75 years, of Lansdowne Street, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Eddie, sadly missed by son Paul, daughter-in-law Linda and granddaughters Sophie and Chloe. Funeral to take place on Monday, April 18. Would friends please meet for service at 1.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
TURNER April 7, of South Church, Bishop Auckland. Norman Francis, aged 72 years, beloved husband of Dorothy, devoted father of Jim and Paul, dear father-in-law to Geraldine, a much loved and loving grandfather to Laura, Richard, David and Anna, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Thomas' R.C. Church, Shildon at 10.00 a.m., on Friday, April 15, followed by interment in St. Joseph's R.C. Churchyard, Coundon. Will friends please meet at church.
WATSON April 8 (in hospital), of 48 Balliol Close, Peterlee. Jim, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Irene and loving dad of Christine and Brian, also a loving grandad, great-grandad and brother. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday April 14, at 2.00 p.m.
WILKINSON April 10, at Victoria House, Darlington. Ernest, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Joan. Funeral Wednes-day, April 20. Will friends please meet for service 9.15 a.m. at Darlington Crema-torium.
WILKINSON April 5, 2005, peacefully at home, in Sydney, Australia and late of Sedbusk, Hawes. William Trevor, aged 67 years, beloved husband of Angela, dearest father of Joanna, Mandy and Cliff, loving grandad of Justen, Bronte, Luke and Brooke, also loving son of the late Herbert and Florence Wilkinson, dearest brother of Valerie and Tom, brother-in-law of Les and a much loved uncle and great-uncle. Was cremated in Sydney, April 8.
WILSON April 7 (suddenly, at home), of Linden Grove, Coxhoe. Jim, aged 84 years, much loved husband of the late Jean, a dear dad of John and David, father-in-law of Rowena and Dulcie, devoted grandad of Julie, David, Michael and Andrew, also great-grandad of Christopher and Amy. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, April 15.
WISE April 7 (peacefully, in hospital). Pamela, aged 84 years, of Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, devoted wife of the late Stanley, dearly loved mam of Verlene, cherished gran of Faisal and Saif. Funeral Friday, April 15. Would friends please meet 12.15 p.m. for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Darling-ton, followed by private interment.
WRIGHT April 10, in Denison House Nursing Home, Selby. Joyce (nee Trotter), aged 82 years (formerly of Stillington, near Stockton-on-Tees and Thirsk), a dearly loved wife of the late Horace and a dear mum of Jacqueline, Malcolm and Kenneth, also a much loved mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral service will take place on Monday, April 18 2.00 p.m. at St. John's Church, Stilling-ton, prior to interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Alzheimers Disease Society on the plate provided in the Church.
ABBOTT June 29, (peacefully at home), of Norby, Thirsk. Henry, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Joyce, a loving father of Rodney, Isabel, Garry and the late Ian, father-in-law of Sue and Carl, a dearly loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Will friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Thursday July 7, at 1.00 p.m. followed by cremation at St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium.
ALDERSON July 3, of Malvern Crescent, Darlington, Nellie, aged 77 years, dearly beloved wife of Cliff, special mam of Janet, Jon and the late Stephen, dear mother-in-law and a much loved nana. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crema-torium.
