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JOHNSON July 22, of Ripon Drive, Willington. Brenda, aged 64 years, dearly loved wife of Billy, loving mother of Lyn, Carol, Robert, Andrew, Diane and Lesley, devoted daughter of Ellen and the late John Henry and dear sister of the late John, also a dearly loved mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, July 27 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please.
JONES July 18, of Castlebank Home, Tow Law, formerly of Sunniside. Joyce, aged 85 years, dearly loved wife of the late Robert Leslie, loving mother of Leslie and Kenneth, dear mother-in-law to Pamela and Barbara, much loved grandma of Christopher, Daniel, Sarah and Anna and great-grandma to Sophie and Dominic. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanley at 12.10 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given care of the family for the Butterwick Hospice at Bishop Auckland.
KEEN Robert (Bob) former employee of Mono Containers, Durham on July 18, peacefully, in hospital, aged 67 years, late of North Road East, Wingate. Beloved son of the late Lily and Ronnie and a dear brother of Mary and Bill. Service to take place at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate on Thursday at 1.20 p.m. prior to cremation at Hartlepool Crematorium. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to, S.S.A.F.A. c/o, The Medical Centre, Victoria Road, Hartlepool. Enquiries to, R.G. Bennett Funeral Director. Tel: (0191) 5184012.
KIRKUP July 18, after a short illness. Mary Hannah (nee Rudkin), aged 91 years, of Crook, loving wife of the late George, beloved sister to Jean and the late Mabel and Harry, also a very dear aunt. A private family service will be held in Durham Crematorium on Monday, July 25. A service of thanksgiving for all family and friends will be held in Crook Methodist Chapel at 12.00 noon on Monday, July 25, followed by refreshments in the chapel hall. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given for Chapel Funds.
LAYTON July 14, peacefully, at St. Margaret's Care Home, Durham (late of Darlington and Redcar). Winifred Mary (nee Hodgson), aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Harry (Jack), dearly loved mam of Christine and Derek, dear mother-in-law and a much loved nana and great-nana. Cortege leaving daughter's residence, Thursday at 11.10 a.m. Friends please meet for service and cremation 11.30 a.m., at Durham Crematorium. Well respected and much loved, will be greatly missed.
LEGG Valerie On July 17, suddenly in hospital. Valerie (nee Butler), aged 53 years, of Yarm (formerly of Roseworth Estate, Stockton). Dearly loved wife of Richard, cherished mum of Katy Marie. Service in St. Laurence's Church, Middleton St. George Friday, July 22 at 12.15 p.m., prior to cremation at Teesside Crema-torium. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to the Diabetic Fund, c/o Dr. J. MacLeod, University Hospital of North Tees, Hardwick, Stockton.
LISTER On July 15, peacefully at Airedale General Hospital. Elaine, aged 57 years, of Kettlewell. Loving mother of Colin and Paul and daughter of the late Harry and Joan. The service will take place at St. Mary's Church, Kettlewell on Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 1.15 p.m., prior to cremation at Skipton. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Ward 5, Stroke Unit, Airedale General Hospital, a plate will be provided at the church.
MAHAFFEY July 20, suddenly, of Bishop Auckland. William (Billy), a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Wilfrid's Church, Bishop Auckland at 1.00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 27, followed by cremation at Durham.
MAYHEW July 16, peacefully in hospital, of West Cornforth. Walter, aged 77 years, beloved husband of the late Edith, a loving father of Yvonne, a father-in-law of Ian, a much loved grandfather of Nichola and Gemma, a great-grandfather to Jessica, also a dear brother of Lawrence and brother-in-law of Mary. Funeral Friday, July 22. Will friends please meet at 9.15 a.m. for service in Holy Trinity Church, followed by cremation at Durham. All are welcome for refreshments at Coxhoe Working Men's Club.
McRAE July 17, peacefully after a long illness bravely fought, of Darlington. Mary Elsie (nee Thomason), beloved wife of Hugh, dearly loved mum of Joanne and Alistair and loving grandma of Duncan, Caitlin, Christopher, Grace and Thomas. Funeral Friday, July 22. Relatives and friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice or Eve Appeal (research into Ovarian Cancer), c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
METCALFE July 21. James Heseltine (Jammy), aged 83 years, of Town Head, Hawes. Died peacefully at The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. Dearly loved husband of Marion and much loved father, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral to be held at St. Margaret's Church, Hawes on Wednesday July 27, at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment at The Methodist Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to, The Alzheimers Society, plate in church.
MIDDLEMISS July 16, of Tudhoe. Janet (nee Proctor), aged 81 years, beloved wife of Ken. Would friends please meet in St. David's Church, Tudhoe Village, Thursday for a service at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
MINTO July 20 (peacefully in hospital), of Woodlands Way, Hurworth Place. David, aged 52 years, much loved dad to Lucy and Alex, dearest eldest son of Pauline and the late Bill, also a dear brother to John, Ruth and Peter. Funeral Wednesday, July 27. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service in Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
NEILSON July 15 (peacefully in hospital), of Toft Hill. Johnny, aged 79 years, a dearly loved husband of Joyce, a devoted father of Margaret, Barbara and Wendy and a dear father-in-law, a much loved grandad to Jamie and a dear uncle to Lynn. Cremation Monday, July 25 at Durham following a service in the crematorium chapel at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to The Imperial Cancer Research Fund, c/o Lloyds Bank, Skinnergate, Darlington.
NELSON Riley On July 21, peacefully in James Cook Hospital. Riley, aged 83 years (of H.R. Nelson and Son, Electrical Contractors of Northallerton). Dearly beloved husband of Eunice, dear father of Stuart and Pamela, grandad of Sarah, Jamie and Gemma and father-in-law of David and Chris. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Parish Church, Northallerton on Thursday, July 28 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Riley may be sent to the I.C.U. Trust Fund, James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW.
NICHOLSON July 16, at Parklands Nursing Home, Crook (late of Raby Terrace, Willington). Ivy, aged 97 years, beloved wife of the late Tom. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, July 21 at 2.30 p.m.
ODDY July 15, after a short illness, in the kind and considerate care of North Tees General Hospital staff, of Lilac Grove, Trimdon Village, (formerly of Trimdon Grange). William (Bill), aged 92 years. A dearly loved husband of Jennie, dad of Ina and Geoff, stepdad of Terry, Margaret, Paul and Maria and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet for service and cremation 1.30 p.m. Durham Crematorium.
ORR July 14 (peacefully in hospital). Elsie, aged 74 years, of Cottingham Court, Darlington, a much loved mam of Phillip, Elaine and Peter also a dearly loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Tuesday, July 26. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m., for service at Darlington Crematorium.
PEARSON July 14, of Newton Aycliffe. Thomas Edward, aged 66 years, beloved son of Jennie, devoted brother of Pat, also a very dear uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. on Friday, July 22. By request, family flowers only.
PLEWS July 12, unexpectedly whilst on holiday in Turkey, of Coronation Avenue, Shildon. John, aged 70 years, much loved dad of Denis, Deborah, Daniel and Donna and a loving grandad and brother. Funeral Friday, July 29. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
PORRITT July 19 (peacefully, in hospital), of Yarm Road, Darlington. Louie, aged 69 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Walter and a much loved mother, mother-in-law, granny and great-granny. Funeral Monday July 25. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Neasham Road at 12.00 noon followed by interment at The West Cemetery.
REED Richard David, aged 46 years, of Frenchgate, Richmond (Managing Director of The Swaledale Cheese Company), died suddenly at home on July 20. Dearly loved husband of Mandy, special and gifted dad of Louise and Sam and much loved by all his family and friends. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday, July 28 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the British Heart Foundation may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
ROCHFORD On July 18, of Rowley Close, New Brancepeth. Eileen, aged 72 years, dearly loved wife of Edward and a much loved nana and great-nana. Cortege to leave residence on Tuesday, July 26 at 10.45 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Bus provided. Friends welcome for refreshments at Rowley Close Community Hall afterwards.
SIRRELL July 17, of Thurlow Grange, Sedgefield. Phyllis Edith, in her 90th year, beloved wife of the late Thomas, special loving mam of Kathleen and the late David, a dear mother-in-law, dearly loved grandma of Helen, Margie and Kathleen and a dear great-grandma and great-great-grandma. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
SKIDMORE (nee Dixon) Died July 20, peacefully in hospital. Maud Sheila, aged 87 years, of Bedale, formerly of Darlington and Wolsingham. Dearly loved wife of Arthur, much loved mother of Geof and Christine and mother-in-law of Sue, a devoted gran to Caroline, Georgina, Nathan and Miles and a great-gran to Thomas. A service of thanksgiving will be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Wednesday, July 27 at 3.00 p.m. Donations, if desired, will be given to the Friends of the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
STELLING July 17, of High Etherley and formerly East Park. John (Jacky), aged 76 years, eldest son of the late Arthur and Hilda, a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle, also a good friend. Will friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Etherley at 12.00 noon on Monday, July 25, followed by cremation at Durham. Flowers may be sent or, if preferred, a donation for the Butterwick Hospice can be given c/o Nadia on 07986 866675.
STEWART Durham Suddenly on July 10. Matthew (Matty), aged 30 years, dearly beloved son of John and the late Shirley, much loved brother of Philip. Will be sadly missed by all his loving friends, family and colleagues. Please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday, July 22 for service at 2.00 p.m. By request, no flowers. Donations in lieu to The Millennium PHAB Club, c/o Debbie Burn, 113 Grange Road, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear. NE32 3QW.
STOCKDALE July 15. Dennis Stockdale, 74 years, of Long Street, Thirsk, passed away peacefully in his sleep, dear brother of Cyril, Leslie and John and brother-in-law of Peggy, much loved uncle of Margaret, Tricia, Derek and their families. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Thursday, July 21 at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, by request.
SUMMERILL On July 15 (suddenly), of Station Road, Shotton Colliery. Thomas William, dearly loved husband of Charlotte (nee Freeman) and a much loved dad of Karen and John, also a devoted grandad of Nicola and Heather and great-grandad of Oscar. Friends please meet on Friday at 10.30 a.m. for service at St. Saviour's Church, cremation to follow 11.30 a.m. at Durham Crematorium. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Directors. Tel. (0191) 5862136.
TATE Ivy, aged 85 years, of Richmond. Died peacefully in St. William's Ward, Abbey Care, Scorton on July 15. Beloved wife of the late Harry, a dearly loved mam and much loved nan and great-nan. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday July 21, at 2.00 p.m. followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for St. William's ward are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., 21 Queens Road, Richmond. DL10 4AJ.
