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WALLINGTON Elizabeth (Betty), formerly Lowe, nee Briddick, beloved wife of her late husband Peter. Betty passed away on May 15, 2003. The funeral service will be held at Ann Bonham and Son Funeral Directors on May 30, 2003 at 1.30 p.m., followed by committal at Towcester Road Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Ann Bonham and Son, Funeral Directors, 71 St. Giles Street, Northampton, NN1 1JF. Tel. (01604) 634368.
WELLUM May 9, in hospital, of Ashleigh House, formerly of Salters Lane South, Darlington. Jack, aged 91 years, much loved husband of the late Ada and dear father of Roger and Glyn. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. No flowers please. Condolences may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WIGHAM May 23, of Brandon Lodge Nursing Home (formerly of Bearpark). Margaret Annie, aged 82 years, beloved daughter of the late Margaret and James, a dearly loved sister of Ethel and a loving aunt and great-aunt. Cortege to leave 5 Taylor Avenue on Thursday, May 29 at 10.35 a.m. for service in Bearpark Methodist Church at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Bus provided. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for Church Funds.
WILLIAMS (Lanchester) On May 21, in hospital and late of Haswell and Wingate. Joyce (nee Trevor), aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Dr. Leslie Barrow Williams, dearly loved mother of Daphne and Susan. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' C. of E. Church, Lanchester on Thursday, May 29 at 1.15 p.m., interment to follow at Castle Eden Churchyard.
WILLIAMSON Kathleen, aged 70 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on May 9, 2003. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Wednesday, May 21 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
WILSON May 13, suddenly, in China, of The Stables, Wynyard Village (formerly of Coxhoe). David, aged 54 years, dearly loved husband of Dulcie, dearest dad of Michael and Andrew, son of James and the late Jean, brother of John and brother-in-law of Rowena, John and Brenda. Funeral arran-gements to follow.
WINTER May 19 (peacefully, in hospital), of Ted Fletcher Court, Darlington. Margaret, aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Stan, much loved mum of Brian and Shirley, loving nana of Andrea, Darren and Stephen, also treasured great-grandma, sister, aunt and friend. Funeral Tuesday, May 27. Would friends please meet 3.00 p.m. for service at St. Andrew's Church, Darlington, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please.
WINTER May 22, (suddenly), of Crook. Ken, aged 73 years, loving husband of Doris, also a dearly loved father, father-in-law, grandfather and brother. Funeral service to be held at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday May 28, at 3.00 p.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu if so desired may be sent to, The British Heart Foundation, c/o, Mrs Ward, 10 Wellbank, Billy Row, Crook.
WOODHOUSE May 22, peacefully, of Darwin Grove, Darlington. Kenneth, dearly loved brother of Joseph, brother-in-law of Jean and dearly beloved uncle of Kevin and Diane, Rogan and Alun. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington.
ALLISON May 28, peacefully in hospital, of Masham. Marjorie, aged 85 years, the much loved wife of Norman, loving mum of David, Heather and Trevor and a dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Service at Park Street Methodist Church, Masham on Wednesday, June 4 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please but donations may be left at church for Cancer Research. Will friends please meet at the church.
BAKE May 27 (peacefully, in hospital), of South End Villas, Crook. Jessie, aged 87 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Will, devoted mother of Bill and Beryl and mother-in-law to Colin, a dearest nana of Colin and Carol, also a dear great-grandmother of Daniel, Kimberly, Katie, Shaun and Adam. Cremation Wednesday, June 4 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 1.00 p.m. for service in the Crematorium Chapel at 1.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
BANCROFT Durham May 23 (peacefully, in hospital). Mary (nee Vasey), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, a much loved mother, mother-in-law, loving grandma and great-grandma. Would friends please meet for service at St. Oswald's Church, Church Street, Durham on Tuesday, June 3 at 12.15 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham at 1.00 p.m. Enquiries to Derek Moss Funeral Directors, 1 Mill Place, Shiney Row. Tel (0191) 3855959. Will be very sadly missed.
BARRASS May 27 (in hospital), of Rosewood Grange, Chilton. Thomas Edward (Ted), aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of Florence, dearest father of Keith, Alan, Tony, Eric and Bill, a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad and a loving brother. Service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday at 10.00 a.m. Will friends please meet at the Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers please to Ferryhill Nurses Fund.
BELL (nee Cooper) May 24, peacefully, in Eastbourne Nursing Home. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 78 years, re-united with her husband Sid, devoted mum of Susan and her son-in-law John, much loved grandma of Lisa and Claire, great-grandma of Leah and Isaac, a much loved sister and aunt. Funeral Friday, May 30. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m. for service and committal at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to The National Canine Defence League, Sadberge, Darlington. To know her was to love her.
BIRBECK Tuesday, May 27, suddenly on holiday in the Lake District. Geoffrey, aged 68 years, of Manor Court, Kirkby Stephen. Dearly loved husband of Liz, a much loved dad of Ruth and David, a devoted grandad to Deborah, Kimberley, Christopher and Mich-ael, also a dear step dad of Paul, Joanna, Mark and step grandad of Lee, a sadly missed brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at Kirkby Stephen's Methodist Church on Monday, June 2 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment at Kirkby Stephen Cemetery. Family flowers only are requested. Donations, if desired, will be divided between Spinal Research and Kirkby Stephen Health Centre, c/o Glyn Jones, Funeral Directors, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria CA16 6XS.
BIRTWISTLE May 28 (peacefully), of 115 Chantry Road, Romanby, Northallerton. Muriel May Read (nee Dodds), aged 92 years, beloved wife of James Ernest. Funeral service to be held in St. Catherine's Church, Fishburn at 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, followed by interment.
BRADWELL May 21 (peacefully at home, after a long illness bravely borne), of Newton Aycliffe. Annie, aged 81 years, dearest wife of Alfred, loving mother of David and the late Linda, special mother-in-law of Rosie and Paul, beloved granma of Mark, Iain and Sarah and also a loving sister. Funeral Thursday, May 29. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Arthritis Research Campaign, Copeman House, St. Mary's Court, St. Mary's Gate, Chesterfield, S41 7TD. Annie will be sadly missed by all her many friends.
BRAVEN Tuesday, May 27, 2003, after a brief unexpected illness. Ida, aged 80 years, of Ajdovscina, Slovenia and Darlington. Much loved wife of John and darling mother to Janet, Christine, Alexandra and Jacqueline, sadly missed by her sons-in-law, grandchildren and her family in the U.K and Slovenia. Funeral Wednesday, June 4. Would friends please meet 12.00 noon for Requiem Mass at Holy Family R.C. Church, Darlington, prior to interment in the West Cemetery. R.I.P
BRIGHTY May 19 (tragically at home), of Darlington. Brian, aged 63 years. Cremation Monday, June 2 at Darlington, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
BRITTON On May 25 (peacefully at home after a long illness courageously borne), of Ripon. Freda, aged 73 years, beloved wife of Foster Britton, much loved mother of John and Stephen, mother-in-law of Suzanne and Gillian and loving grandmother of Charlotte, Christopher, Andrew, Eleanor and Charles. Dearly loved sister of Marion. Service at Allhallowgate Methodist Church, Ripon on Wednesday, June 4 at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. However, donations in memory of Freda would be appreciated for the Church, the Macmillan Nurses (local) and Cancer Research. A plate will be provided at the service.
BROWN May 25. Ian, aged 62 years, dearly loved son of Ella, a much loved nephew, cousin and friend. Funeral Wednes-day, June 4. Will friends please meet for service 2.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium Chapel.
BURNHAM May 28 (suddenly), of Hawthorne Terrace, Shotton Colliery. John, aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of the late Barbara (nee Henderson), much loved dad of John, Isabell and father-in-law of Yvonne and Austin, also a dearest grandad of Sharon, Marie, Martin and Paul, great-grandad of Lucy and a dear brother of Hilda. Friends please meet on Tuesday at 10.30 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane, Funeral Director. Tel (0191) 5862136.
BUTCHER May 21 2003, suddenly at Peterborough District Hospital. Nellie, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Jim, mother of David and Melvyn. Funeral service at St. John the Baptist Church, Stanground at 11.00 a.m. on Monday, June 2, 2003, followed by committal at Peterborough Crematorium. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu to Alzheimer's Society, to be collected at the service. Enquiries to Mr. D. Butcher (01733) 241396.
CAIRNS May 27 (tragically), of Tow Law, previously of Haswell. Alastair George, aged 53 years, a dear, loving husband of Ann, much loved dad of Malcolm, a loyal son, brother and much loved member of the family. Will friends please meet for service at St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law on Wednesday, June 4 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation in Durham Crematorium. By request, donations in lieu of flowers may, if desired, be left for Rural Stress Counselling Charity.
CHAMPLEY Veronica May 26, of 29 Hazel Terrace, Shotton. Veronica, aged 95 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Richard, a loving mother of Mary, Mavis, Veronica and the late Rita, Maureen and Anne, a dear mother-in-law and also a devoted grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Interment Hutton House Thursday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church at 11.00 a.m. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
CHICKEN May 25, of Middlestone Moor. Steve, aged 74 years, a dearly loved husband of Joan, a loving dad of Stephen and Jackie, a much loved granda of Kathryn and Sarah and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet at Whitworth Church, Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor Friday for a service at 10.00 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
