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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.
ROBSON (Chester-le-Street) Peacefully on July 26, aged 81 years. Albert (late N.C.B.). Dearest darling husband of Millie. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon Thursday, July 28, for service and cremation. No cards, letters, flowers or donations by special request.
ROWLEY Peacefully in hospital on July 23, of Durham. Catherine (Kay, nee Tunney), aged 81 years, dearly beloved wife of the late John Leslie, much loved mother of Lesley, Paul, Philippa, mother-in-law of Ian and a dearly loved and adoring gran of Louisa. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Durham on Friday, July 29 at 12.15 p.m., followed by interment in Horden Cemetery. Floral tributes may be sent to N. Alderson Funeral Directors, 118 High Street South, Langley Moor. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
RYANS July 25, of Newton Aycliffe. Maurice, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Thelma, devoted dad of Neil, Michael, Peter, Kevin and the late Jean, a dear father-in-law, much loved grandad, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe at 10.30 a.m. on Monday, August 1, followed by cremation at Durham.
SAMUELS July 16 (suddenly). Susanna (nee Turnbull), aged 49 years, of Darlington, much loved partner of Geoff, sadly missed mum of Lyndsey, Ashley and Sam, a loving daughter of Greta and sister to Brian and Colin. Funeral Thursday, July 28. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Great North Air Ambulance.
SAUNDERS July 25 (in hospital), of West Close, High Coniscliffe. Neville, aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of Edna, loving father of Kevin and Martin, dear father-in-law and a much loved grandad. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m.
SCULLION On July 25 (peacefully in hospital), of Tudor Court, Shotton Colliery. Margaret (Peggy, nee Smiles), aged 75 years, beloved wife of James (Jimmy), devoted mother of Margaret, Jim, Janet, Julie and Terry, a dear mother-in-law, a treasured grandma of David, Andrew, Ben, Laura, Kate, Liam, Abbey and Jessica. Would friends please meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, on Monday, August 1 at 10.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Sadly missed.
SIDWELL July 28, suddenly in hospital, after a short illness, of The Headlands, Darlington. Gordon, aged 68 years, dearly loved husband of Maureen, much loved dad of Karen and Graeme, dear father-in-law of Anthony and loving grandad of Rebecca and Katie. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Cancer Research U.K., care of Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
SIMPSON Joyce (Lee), of Silloth, late of Crook and Howden-le-Wear, wife of the late Arnold and mother of the late Billy.
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.
SMITH July 27 (in hospital), of Aged Miners Homes, Meadowfield. William Johnson, aged 86 years. Dearly beloved husband of Doreen and a much loved father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends please meet for service St. John's church, 10.45 a.m. Prior to private cremation. Family flowers only please. Friends welcome for refreshments at Browney Club afterwards.
SMITH July 22, suddenly at home. Leslie Richard (Les), aged 74 years, of Hurworth Place. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie, loving father of Leslie and dear father-in-law of Amanda, also a much loved grandad of Liam and Chloe. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, July 28 at St. George and St. Laurence's Church, Middleton One Row at 10.15 a.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends invited, please meet at the church.
SOPPITT July 27 (suddenly in hospital), of Swyfte Close, Sedgefield. William (Billy), aged 79 years, beloved husband of the late Mona, dearly loved dad of Gary and Sarah, much loved grandad of Emily and Olivia, dear brother of Dick and Betty, brother-in-law of Arthur and Mary and uncle of Lorraine, Paddy and Kelly. Funeral Wednesday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for the Butterwick Hospice, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
SOPPITT Billy Dear brother-in-law of Mary and Arthur. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain To walk with us throughout our lives, until we meet again. Love Mary and Arthur.
SOPPITT Billy For all the gifts we ever had, however great or small To have had you in our lives Uncle Billy, was the greatest gift of all. Love Lorraine, Paddy and Kelly xxx.
SQUIRES On July 26, peacefully at home, Ryduna, Reeth. Mick, aged 82 years, dearly loved husband of Everill, very dear father of John and Hilary, loving grandad of Margaret and Joe and great-grandad of Sam. Funeral service to be held at Reeth Congregational Church on Friday, August 5 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Grinton Cemetery. Family flowers only please, however, donations in memory of Mick, if so desired, may be given at the service for Church Funds. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation. Jesus said 'I am the way, the truth and the life. No-one comes to the Father except through me'.
STOKOE On July 22, in Lindisfarne Nursing Home, Chester-le-Street, late of High Shincliffe. Dennis, aged 80 years, loving husband of the late Sheila, brother to Robert and uncle of Margery and Jimmy. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Shincliffe on Tuesday, August 2 at 2.00 p.m., interment to follow in the churchyard.
STONEBANK July 24, of Bishop Auckland. Elsie May, a dearly loved sister of Sylvia and Sallie, also a much loved auntie, great-auntie and great-great-auntie. Cremation Friday, July 29 at Darlington. Cortege leaving residence at 9.35 a.m., for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 9.45 a.m. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Anne's Church.
STUBBS July 27 (in hospital), of Dickens Road, Barnard Castle. Gladys, aged 88 years, dearly loved wife of the late Thomas Clifton and dearest mother of Jennifer. Sadly missed by all who knew her. Would friends and neighbours please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Thursday, August 4 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to Church Funds and Friends of Richardson Hospital.
UNDERWOOD July 25 (suddenly, but peacefully), of Foundry Fields, Crook. Edna May (nee Welsh), aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Leslie, dear mother of Leslie and Barbara. Devoted nana of Darren and Gareth, also a dear sister and aunt. Cortege leaving residence on Monday August 1 at 12.20 p.m. for a service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 12.30 p.m. followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to, Ward 5, Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
WALTER July 24 (at home, after a short illness). John Frederick, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of Mollie, loving father of Jane and Richard, dear grandad of Aaron, Dominic, Adam, Alex, Jacqui and Jess and father-in-law of Sid and Rose. The funeral service will take place at St. Columbus Church, Topcliffe on Monday August 1, at 11.00 a.m. followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to, Herriot Hospice Home Care, Zetland House, The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
WATSON July 24, of Tenlands Nursing Home, Ferryhill. Mary (formerly Harris), aged 94 years. Dearly loved mother of Gordon, also a much loved gran and great-gran. Cortege leaving residence of her son, Cleves Court at 9.05 a.m. on Friday July 29, for service in St. Luke's Church, at 9.15 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
WHITTAKER John Kenneth (Ken) July 25 (peacefully in hospital), of Elton Park, Sandy Leas Lane, Elton. Ken, aged 68 years, husband of Jacqueline, much loved dad of Julie, Denise, Lisa, Jackie and Philip, a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Monday, August 1. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, for the C.C.U. University Hospital of North Tees, Hardwick, Stockton.
WILSON On July 26, peacefully in hospital after a short illness, of Northallerton. Olga, wife of the late Gordon, dear aunt of Christopher and Joan and a good friend to many. Funeral service and cremation to be held at West Cemetery, Darlington on Monday, August 1 at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
WOODS Died July 24, peacefully at home. Bryan William, aged 75 years, of Bedale, dearly loved husband of Shirley, much loved father of Louise, Sally and Richard, also a devoted grandpa. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Friday, July 29 at 1.45 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Diabetes U.K.
ARMSTRONG July 28 (in Hundens Park), of Heighington (formerly of Northallerton). Joseph Selby, aged 92 years, husband of Eva, father of Alan, a grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Michael's Church, Heighington at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard.
ATKINSON Minnie, aged 80 years, of Red Houses, High Etherley, died peacefully in hospital on August 1. Beloved wife of the late Edwin, much loved mam of Eileen, John and Robert, dear mother-in-law to Diana and a loving nana and great-nana. Funeral service at Etherley Methodist Church on Monday, August 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
ATTLE On August 4, peacefully in St. Margaret's Nursing Home, formerly of Esh Winning. Norman, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Joyce, much loved father of Norman and Gary. Will be sadly missed by all the family. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, August 9 at 9.30 a.m.
BARKER July 31 (peacefully, in hospital), of Market Crescent, Wingate. Jean (nee Marley), aged 69 years, beloved wife of the late Douglas, a loving mother of Susan, David, Brian and Peter and a much loved grandma. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 9.50 a.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church for service at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at the Churchyard.
BARRON (nee Heads) July 26, suddenly. Ruth, aged 45 years, of Coulby Newham, formerly of Newton Aycliffe. Greatly loved daughter of Colin and June, much loved sister of Linda and sister-in-law to Jim. Would friends please meet for service at 11.15 a.m. on Monday, August 8 at Darlington Crema-torium.
BARTRAM July 30 (peacefully, in hospital), of Darlington. Dora, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Stan, much loved mam of David, Kevin and Anthony, dear mother-in-law of Sue and Anne, much loved grandma of Sarah, Emma, Natalie, James and Luke, loving great-grandmother of Stella and Barnaby. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
