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PENROSE July 5 (peacefully, in hospital, after a long illness), of Briar Walk, Darlington. George, dearly beloved husband of Margaret, loving dad of Mark, David, Charlotte and Angie, much loved grandad of Lysander and Sophie. Funeral Wednesday. Would friends kindly meet for service in United Reformed Church at 10.45 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for the Pulmonary Research Fund, Darlington Memorial Hospital c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
PITCHER July 3 (peacefully, in hospital), of Bentinck Road, Stockton. Joyce, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Bill, much loved mam of Colin, dear mother-in-law of Olwyne, loving nana of Claire and Helen and dearest great-nana of Ben, Anya and Hannah. Funeral Monday July 11. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only by request.
RIDLEY Alan July 2 (peacefully, in hospital). Alan, aged 74 years, of Fishburn, much loved husband and best friend of Margaret (nee Setterfield), a loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Durham Crematorium on Monday July 11 at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at Crematorium Chapel.
ROTHWELL July 7 (suddenly, at home), of Babbacombe Drive, Ferryhill. James Arthur, aged 69 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Lydia, devoted dad of Dean, Jay and Penny, a loving father-in-law and adored grandad and great-grandad. Cortege leaving residence at 12.35 p.m. on Wednesday July 13, for service at 12.45 p.m. in Village Methodist Chapel, prior to cremation at Durham.
RUSSELL Norman, aged 65 years, of Catkins, Hudswell Lane, Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on June 28, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved husband of Cath, much loved dad of Norma, dear father-in-law of John, a treasured and devoted grandad of Connor, Ronan and Niall and a dear brother of Bill, Yvonne and Audrey. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday, July 7 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
RUTHERFORD July 1 (peacefully, in hospital). Jean, aged 84 years, of Pease Cottages, South Terrace, Darling-ton, a loving wife of the late Percy, a dear mam of Joe, Maureen, Jennifer, Barbara and Susan, a dearly loved nana of Joanne, Simon, Jarrod, Paul, Samantha, Grant and Julie, a treasured grandma of Liam, Alix and Adam, also mother-in-law of Joan and Dave. Funeral Friday, July 8. Would friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation.
SADDINGTON July 4, 2005, peacefully at home, of Carlton. Kenneth William Hyde, aged 73 years, dearly loved husband of Heather, loved father of Robin, Tony, Heidi and Dawn, grandfather of Daniel, David, Sunni, Ruby Rose and Abi Joy, great-grandfather to Leah. Funeral service to be held on Friday, July 15 at 11.30 a.m. in St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium. Would friends kindly meet at the Crematorium.
SCOTT July 2, of Bishop Auckland. Edith Annie, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Albert, devoted mam of Joyce, Anne and John, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving grandma and great-grandma. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence in Bishop Auckland at 3.00 p.m. on Thursday, July 7 for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left at the crematorium for the Butterwick Hospice.
SMITH July 3, of Ferryhill, formerly of Spennymoor. David James, aged 49 years, a dearly loved dad of Tracey, a much loved granda of Tori-Leigh and a loving brother of Mel, Geraldine and the late Glynis and Val. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 10.00 a.m.
SMITH July 7, of Howden-le-Wear. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas, devoted mam of Anne, Lynne and Karen, dear mother-in-law to Bob, Keith and Dave, a much loved and loving nana and great-nan, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Crook at 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, followed by interment in the churchyard. R.I.P.
SMITH July 7, peacefully at home, in Bishop Auckland, with her family. Lillie May, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Richard, a much loved and loving mam to Carol, Janice and Maureen, dear mother-in-law to Ray. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Thursday, July 14 at 2.30 p.m.
SMITH June 30, suddenly but peacefully at Park Lane, Darlington. Edith, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas, dearly loved mother of Ian, Michael, Brian, Stephen, David, Paul, Geoffrey, Christine and Susan and also a much loved grandma. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
SPEARING Madge Loving step-mum of Philip and Pearl, dearly loved step-nana of Dianne and Russell, Dawn and Phil, Philip and Kendra and loving great-nana to Mitchell, Casey, Matthew, Abbie and Lauren. Rest peacefully dearly loved one.
SPEARING Marjorie (Madge, formerly Cummings, nee Lemineur), aged 85 years, of Reeth Road, Richmond, died suddenly in hospital on July 5. Beloved wife of Fred-erick, dearest mother of Brian and Jean, mother-in-law of Malcolm, well loved grandmother of Dean, Leith, Andrea, Teresa, Nicola and Samantha, great grandmother of Jordan and step-mum of Philip, Dorothy, Derek and Paul. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, July 13 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given at the Crematorium Chapel for the Stroke Association. Rest In Peace
STOBBS July 3, peacefully at home, of Shildon. James, aged 79 years, loving husband of the late Madge, dearly loved father of Eileen and Ann, much loved grandfather of Hilary, Stephen, Karl and Clare, also a loving great-grandfather. Funeral Wednesday, July 13. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Shildon Methodist Church, followed by cremation at Darlington.
TEMPLE July 1 (peacefully, in hospital), of Melrose Drive, St. Helens. Davey (Jock), aged 82 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Lily, a dearly loved father of Maureen and father-in-law of Maurice, a dearest granda to Paul and Steven. Will be sadly missed by everyone, especially his neighbours Lilian and Jeffery. Cremation Monday, July 11 at Darlington, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
THOMPSON July 5 (suddenly, at home), of South Street, Spennymoor. Blanche (nee Barlow), aged 63 years. Beloved wife of Alf, a dearly loved mum of Lynn and Karen, a loving mother-in-law, a much loved grandma and a dear sister and sister-in-law. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor, Monday for a service at 1.15 p.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to, 'R.V.I. Breast Cancer Appeal', c/o, Prof. Lennard, ward 46, Leazes Wing, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.
THOMPSON Bolam July 1, Eleanor Isabel May, darling baby daughter of David and Helen, loving twin sister of Joshua, Angel sister of Ashley, Lorna and Joseph, dearly loved granddaughter of Margaret and Ronnie Thompson and Alan and Joyce Moore. Funeral service to take place in All Saints' Church, Ravensdale Road, Darlington on Tuesday at 10.00 a.m. (cheerful clothing by special request please). Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
THOMPSON Darlington June 30 (in hospital). John, dearly loved husband of Winefride, a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Friday. Service to be held at Holy Family Catholic Church 1.00 p.m., prior to interment in the West Cemetery. No flowers by request.
TINKLER (nee Ward) July 6, (peacefully, after a long illness). Ann, aged 93 years, of Defoe Court Nursing Home, Newton Aycliffe, (late of Ferryhill). Beloved wife of the late Jack, a dearly loved mother of Jack and Ann, a loving grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Funeral to take place on Thursday July 14. Would friends please meet for service at 1.15 p.m. at Ferryhill Methodist Chapel followed by cremation at Durham.
TODD July 5 (suddenly), of Thirsk. Jack, aged 87 years. Brother of the late Betty Hutchinson and Vera Kirkpatrick, a dear uncle. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Thursday July 14 at 11.30 a.m. followed by private cremation.
TOWNS (Annfield Plain) July 3, aged 87 years. Joseph. Beloved brother of Agnes, much loved uncle of all the family. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Teresa's R.C. Church on Tuesday July 12, at 11.00 a.m. followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy R.I.P.
TWEDDLE July 5, of Crook. Gordon, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Marjorie, devoted dad of Andrew and Paul, dear father-in-law to Lynne and Caroline, a much loved and loving grandad of Aidan, Alison and Benedict, also a dear brother to Olive. Will friends please meet for service in Crook Methodist Chapel at 10.30 a.m. on Monday, July 11, followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
VITTY Minnie June 22, aged 85 years, (peacefully, in hospital), of Whiteley Village, Surrey, (formerly of Millfield Avenue, Northallerton). Beloved wife of the late Cyril (of Vitty Cycles) and loving mother of Graham, mother-in-law to Chris, also a dearly loved nanna to Carl and Mark and great-nanna to Zach and Imogen. The funeral service took place on July 6 in Whiteley Village, Surrey. Any enquiries please contact Graham Vitty (evenings) (01491) 573130.
WALKER July 4. Malcolm (Mike), aged 59 years, late of Thornley, suddenly in New Zealand. Dearly loved son of the late Frank and Ivy, dear brother of Yvonne, Zena and Frances.
WALTON July 5 (peacefully, in hospital), of Co-operative Terrace, Trimdon Grange. Rue, aged 78 years, loved husband of the late Winifred Mary, dearly loved father of Mary and Paul, dearest father-in-law of Alison and a much loved grandad of Michael, Steven, Daniel, John and James. Cortege leaving residence on Tuesday at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet for service and cremation 1.30 p.m. at Durham Crematorium. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy R.I.P
WELSH Minnie, aged 91 years, of Fairfield, Evenwood, died peacefully in hospital on July 5. Beloved wife of the late Gibson (Gib) Welsh, much loved mother of Audrey, Alan and Julia, mother-in-law to the late Avril, loving nana of Christopher, Stephen, Helen and Joanne, great-nana to Amy, Brogan, Bryony, Finley and Hannah and a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Tuesday, July 12 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church.
WILKINSON July 4 (peacefully), of Sunniside. Bella (nee Kerridge), aged 83 years, loving wife of the late Fred, dearly loved mother of Robert, Derek and Alan, dearest mother-in-law of Chris-tine, Wynneth and Avril, much loved grandma of Anthony, Andrew, John, Helen, Steven, Mark and Lauren, also a sadly missed great-grandma of James, Corey, Kieran, Georgie, Thomas and Charlotte. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Monday, July 11 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation.
ADAMS July 5, peacefully at Stanton Hall, Darlington. Florence (Vin), aged 97 years, beloved wife of the late Walter (Bill), a dear mother of Richard and the late Pat, mother-in-law of Maruchy and dearly loved grandmother to Georgina, Jonathan, Simon and Jeremy. Funeral Friday, July 15. Would friends please meet for service 11.45 a.m., at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to The British Heart Foundation, a plate will be provided at the crematorium.
ADAMSON July 8, of Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland. Peter, aged 65 years, beloved husband of Joan, devoted father of Lynne, Peter and Julie, dearly loved grandfather of Nicola and Bump, Alyson, Sarah and Kathryn, also a dear brother of John and Sheila. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 11.15 a.m. on Thursday, July 14. Cremation to follow. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may if desired be left at the Crematorium for C.C.U. Unit of Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
