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TUNSTALL July 30 (peacefully in hospital, surrounded by her loving family). Ann Margaret, aged 58 years, wife of Allan, treasured mother of Lorraine, Richard and Bruce, sister to John, mother-in-law to James, nana to Lily and Noah. A great loss after an illness courageously fought. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Saturday, August 6 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Breast Cancer.
VICKERS July 31, (after a long illness courageously borne), of Front Street, Helmington Row. Julia (nee Bond), aged 62 years. Dearly loved mother of Judith and Caroline, dear mother-in-law of Stephen and John, devoted grandma of Daniel, Neesha, Grace, Megan and Molly, also a loving and much loved sister and sister-in-law. Friends please meet for service at St. Stephen's Church, Willington on Thursday August 4, at 10.30 a.m. followed by private interment in Crook Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to, Marie Curie Cancer Care may be left with the family.
WAGGOTT July 30, of Russ Street, Helmington Row. George, aged 86 years, Dearly loved and loving husband of Mary, loving father of Jennifer, also a devoted grandad of Martin, Victoria and Michelle. Friends please meet for service at St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Saturday August 6, at 10.30 a.m. Interment to follow.
WAISTELL July 31 (died bravely after a long illness), of Princess Court, Spennymoor. Lily, aged 81 years, dearly loved wife of the late John, a much loved mam of David and Jill, a very dear mother-in-law of Audrey and Tony, a devoted nana of Julie, Alison and Philip and great-nana of Sophie and Chloe, also a dear aunt and friend. Would friends please meet at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Thursday at 2.45 p.m. for a service followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to 'Cancer Research U.K.', Lambton House, 6 Lambton Road, Jesmond, NE2 4RX.
WALLER August 3, after a long illness, of Eastbourne Nursing Home, Darlington (formerly of Westcliffe Court). Moselle, aged 83 years, a much loved sister of the late Orlando, Lucina and Royal, sister-in-law of Kathleen and dearest friend of Dorothy, Sylvia, Margaret and Kirk. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.45 p.m. Flowers, or donations if desired for the Alzheimer's Society, may be sent care of Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WALTON Rhoda August 2, peacefully in hospital, after a courageous fight against illness. Rhoda, aged 68 years, of Darlington, dearly loved wife of Tom, loving mother of Andrew and Susan and precious grandma of Thomas and Joseph. Funeral Thursday. Friends and relatives please meet Andrew and Susan for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent care of Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
WARD Peacefully in Hallgarth Nursing Home, July 29, late of Ashcroft, Framwellgate Moor. Mary, aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late William. Will be sadly missed. Would friends please meet for service at Framwellgate Moor Methodist Chapel on Friday August 5, at 10.00 a.m. Interment to follow at South Road Cemetery.
WILSON August 1 (suddenly at his home in Meadowfield Road, Darlington, formerly of Auckland Avenue). Albert Ernest, aged 88 years, beloved husband of Vera, dearly loved father of Tony, Pauline, Janice and Martin, dear father-in-law of Roy and loving grandad of Leigh, Rachel and Daniel. Funeral Tuesday, August 9. Friends please meet for service in Bondgate Methodist Church at 3.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Bondgate Methodist Church, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WOOD July 29 (suddenly, in hospital), of Newton Aycliffe. Edward Clayton (Ted), aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of Joyce, a dear dad of Pamela and the late Sheila, loving father-in-law of Barry and grandad of Gareth and Kimberley. Funeral Monday, August 8. Will friends please meet for service and cremation 3.45 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Butterwick Hospice. A plate will be provided at the Crematorium.
WOOD (nee Foster) July 28, in hospital after a long series of illnesses borne with courage and dignity. June Tate, aged 71 years, of Bensham Road, Darlington, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m.
WOODHOUSE Flo Peacefully in hospital, on July 31, aged 94 years, of Hundens Park Care Home, Darlington (formerly of Selby Crescent, Cockerton). Devoted wife of the late George, dearest mother of Pat and mother-in-law of the late Gordon, much loved nana of Sue, Gary and Jack and the late Philip. Funeral Thursday, August 4. Cortege to leave daughter's residence. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Any enquiries to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL.
WRIGHT July 31 (after a long illness bravely borne), of Sherborne Close, Darlington. Mary, aged 70 years. Devoted wife of the late David, much loved mother, gran and great-gran. A memorial service to be held on August 13. Would friends please meet at 2.00 p.m. at Assemblies of God, Corporation Road, Darlington. No flowers or donations at families' request.
ANDERSON August 8 (suddenly at home). Eliza, aged 93 years, of Pittington. Beloved wife of the late Bill, devoted mother of Tom and the late Ronnie, sadly missed mother-in-law, dearest grandmother of Karen and loving nana of Janice and Lisa and a great-grandmother, also sister to Bessie, Bill and the late Jack, aunt of Elizabeth, Charles and Tom. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, August 12 at 1.00 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations to Leukaemia Research. Plate provided at the Crematorium.
ATKINSON John Joseph (Greatham) August 10 (peacefully, in hospital). Jack, a dearly loved husband of the late Frances Atkinson, very dear father of Thomas, Frances, Nicholas and Mark, father-in-law of Helen and Keith and a much loved grandfather of Matthew and Edward. Funeral Mass at the Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Rosary, Billingham on Tuesday at 10.30 a.m., prior to interment at Greatham Parish Cemetery. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the Church. R.I.P
BACON August 11, peacefully of Hummersknott Avenue, Darlington. Carolyn Mary (nee Redfern), aged 63 years, beloved wife of Philip, dearly loved mother of Simon, Neil and Katie, loving nanna of Matthew, Tilly, Hattie, Giselle, Isabel, Ruth and Charles, much loved daughter of Eileen and dear sister of Margaret. Funeral Tuesday, August 16. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be sent for St Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
BALLANTYNE August 10, of Morpeth (formerly of Horden). Kenneth (Ken), aged 73 years, a devoted husband of Jean, a loving dad of Keith, Sue and Anne, also a very special grandad. Will be loved and sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Morpeth on Wednesday, August 17 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation 2 Kiln House Yard, Baldock Street, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 5AY.
BARTLEY August 10 (suddenly but peacefully, in hospital). Morton, loving brother of Tommy and Agnes and brother-in-law to Nancy and Bobby. Funeral Wednesday, August 17 12.45 p.m. at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
BELL Doris Joan Peacefully at home on August 5, 2005. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Funeral service to be held Saturday, August 13 in Holy Cross Church, Swainby at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research U.K. and N.S.P.C.C.
BENNETT July 16, (tragically while on holiday), of South Street, Spennymoor. Helyn Louise, aged 21 years. A dearly loved daughter, fiancée, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and auntie. Would friends please meet at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Friday August 12, at 1.00 p.m. for a service followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Cruelly taken from us, will miss you always.
BOSTON Richard Duncan (Richie), aged 36 years, of Catterick Village, died tragically on August 3, as the result of an accident. Very dearly loved son of Richard and Ena, devoted partner of Debbie, loving brother of Fiona and Katrina and special uncle to Hannah and Luke. A service of thanksgiving and celebration for Richard's life will take place at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Friday, August 12 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations may be given on the plate in church for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
BOWES Donald Don, aged 76 years, passed away at home in the presence of his loving family, after a long illness, on August 6, of Harrison Close, Shildon. Dearly loved brother, uncle, great-uncle, a dear friend of Lily and her family and great friend to many others, he will be sadly missed. Funeral Monday, August 15. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, may be sent for the Butterwick Hospice, care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL.
BRADLEY Rodney On August 6, peacefully at home. Rodney, aged 63 years, cherished husband of Alison, devoted father of Mark, Nicola, Hayley and Nicholas and loving grandad of Heidi, Sebastian and Gabriel. Funeral service to be held at St. Thomas' Parish Church, Brompton on Tuesday, August 16 at 12.00 noon, followed by committal at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to Wilson, Willoughby and Wetherills Chapel of Rest, 223 High Street, Northallerton or donations may be given in lieu, if wished, to Cancer Research. Plate provided at the service.
BRAIN August 8 (suddenly, at home), of Weardale Street, Low Spenny-moor. John, aged 79 years, loving husband of Agnes, a much loved father of Agnes and Gary, a dear father-in-law of Susan, devoted grandad of Michael and Andrew, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet at St. Andrew's Church on Monday at 11.00 a.m. for a service, followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery.
BRENCHLEY Gladys Annie August 8, peacefully in Morris Grange Nursing Home, in her 90th year, of Richmond, beloved wife of the late Frederick, much loved mother of Clifford and the late Albert, also a loving mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Richmond at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given for St. Mary's Church Funds. (Plate to be provided).
BRIDON August 6, suddenly in hospital, of Magdalene Avenue, Carrville. Walter (Wally), aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of the late Jean, loving father of Alan and father-in-law of Heather, much loved and cherished grandad of Ross. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, August 11 at 12.00 noon.
BRUCE August 8, peacefully at home after an illness, of Margaret Terrace, Trimdon Station. Maureen (nee Skelton), aged 69 years, beloved wife of Fred, dearly loved mam of Billy, Janet and Ian, dearest mother-in-law of Christine, Dawn and David and a much loved nana of Vicki, Samantha, Chloe, Jake, Niall and Sean. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 10.20 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Paul's Church for service at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment at Deaf Hill Cemetery.
CALLAND August 10 (in hospital), of 11 Browney Court, Langley Park. Gladys, aged 79 years, beloved wife of George, much loved mother of John and Trevor and a loving gran and great-gran. Will be very sadly missed. Would friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, August 16 at 9.30 a.m.
CARTER Neville, aged 53 years, of Masham (formerly of Bedale), died peacefully in hospital on August 5, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved son of June and the late Jim, much loved brother of Geoff, Richard and Sharon and a loving uncle to Daniel, Rosie and Toby. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Masham on Friday, August 12 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate in church for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
CHAYTOR Marie Demcia On August 11, peacefully in hospital, Marie, aged 79 years, of Bowburn, formerly of Fishburn. Wife of the late Harry, mother of Marie, Pauline (deceased), Anne (deceased), Joe, Alex, Pamela and John, mother-in-law, nanna and great-nanna. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, August 17 at St. Alban's Church, Trimdon Village at 10.00 a.m., prior to interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery.
CHICKEN Roger, formerly of Sidegate, Durham died August 2, in Austria. Sadly missed.
