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SMITH August 16, peacefully, after a long illness, bravely borne, in the presence of her loving family. Sylvia (nee Bowers) of Phoenix Row. Beloved and devoted wife of Kevin, loving mother of Angela and mother-in-law of John, adoring gran of Adam, Lewis and Dominic, a much loved sister, sister-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunty and a good friend of many. Friends please accept this, the only intimation. Service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Etherley on Monday, August 22 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Etherley Cemetery. Friends are welcome to return to The Dog and Gun, Low Etherley following the funeral for refreshments.
SURTEES Hazel August 17, after a long illness. Hazel, aged 66 years, a dearly beloved wife, mother and grand-mother. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Radegund's Parish Church, Scruton on Tuesday, August 23 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may if wished be given in lieu to Church Funds. Plate provided at the service.
TATE Phyllis, aged 88 years, of Richmond, died peacefully at home on August 16. Beloved wife of the late Teddy Tate, much loved mother of Ruth, Joan and Keith, dear mother-in-law of John and Pat and a loving nan of Carl and Lloyd. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday, August 25 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church.
TAYLOR Adrienne, aged 86 years, of St. Cuthbert's Avenue, Colburn, formerly of Ross-on-Sea, died peacefully at home on August 13. Beloved wife of the late Ted, much loved mum of Nigel and the late Jennifer, dear mum-in-law to Liz and loving nana of Daniel, Michael and Matthew. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Monday, August 22 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for Cancer Research U.K. may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
TAYLOR August 11, of Bishop Auckland. Dorothy, beloved wife of the late Bill, a dear sister and sister-in-law, also a much loved and loving aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Chapel at 1.30 p.m. on Friday, August 19, followed by cremation at Durham. By her own request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for Cancer Research.
TEASDALE August 11, suddenly at Airedale General Hospital. Rosie aged 72 years, of Grassington, beloved wife of the late Happy, much loved mum of Hazel and loving grandma of Kate and James. For details of the funeral arrangements please contact Howcrofts' Funeral Services. Tel. 01756 792173.
TEMPLE August 13 (suddenly, at home), of Newbiggin-in-Teesdale. Margaret Edna, aged 83 years, dearly loved wife of the late Geoff and a much loved mother of Neil. Private service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, August 19 at 1.15 p.m.
THOM Emily, on August 12, peacefully at home, aged 91 years, of Hesleden Road, Blackhall. Beloved wife of the late David, a dearly loved mother of Catherine, also a dear grandmother and great-grandma. Cortege to leave residence on Wednesday for service at St. Andrew's Church, Blackhall at 2.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.
THOMPSON August 12 (in hospital), of Westgate Crescent, Darlington. Rena, aged 90 years, beloved wife of Arthur, loving mother of John and Carol, much loved nana of Mark and James and a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please.
THOMPSON On August 14, at Maple Lodge Nursing Home, Scotton, formerly of Middleham. Leslie (Geordie), aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Frances, dearly loved father of Roy and Valerie and a very dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at St. Mary and St. Alkelda's Church, Middleham on Thursday, August 18 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and Brentwood Lodge (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
WADE John, former resident of Darlington, died August 11 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Loving father of Muriel and the late Kath, dear grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle.
WALKER August 12 (peacefully in hospital) of South Green, Staindrop. Agnes (Mary) aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Jack. Dearly loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great aunt. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Staindrop on Monday, August 22 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment.
WALL John Anthony (Tony) August 15 (suddenly, at home), High Street, Bishopton. Tony, aged 64 years, dearly loved husband of Christine, much loved dad of Victoria and Phillip. Funeral Monday, August 22. Friends please meet for service in St. Peter's Church, Bishopton at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes, if desired, to Crake and Mallon Funeral Service, 45 Norton Road, Stockton. Tel (01642) 611716.
WALSH August 12 (peacefully at home after a long illness patiently borne), of Rosedale Crescent, Shildon. Michael, aged 62 years, dearly loved husband of Eileen, a much loved dad of Andrew, Debbie and Joanne, a dear father-in-law of Elaine and Anthony, also a dearest granda of Michael, Natalie and Kieran. Cortege leaving residence on Friday, August 19 at 11.50 a.m for a Requiem Mass in St. Thomas' R.C. Church, Shildon at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at Church. to be followed by a private interment in Shildon Cemetery. R.I.P
WARD August 17 (suddenly), of Sowerby. Keith, aged 53 years, dearly loved husband of Lynn, a loving son of Betty and the late Bob Ward, a much loved brother of Carol, Norma and Alan, brother-in-law of Rob and Ian. Will be sadly missed by his many friends. Funeral service to be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Wednesday, August 24 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the Heart Foundation. Will friends please meet at the Church.
WARD On August 12, Edna (nee Lane), aged 69 years, formerly of Ferryhill, passed away peacefully at Countess Mountbatten Hospital, Southampton. Beloved wife of Russ, loving mother of Peter, Leslie and Barbara and granny to Samantha, Daniel, Matthew, Ellen, Faye and Luke. Forever walking with us.
WATSON Hugh Galbraith Aged 81 years. On August 13, of 132 Dean Road, Ferryhill (peacefully, in Bishop Auckland Hospital). Beloved husband of Mena, a devoted dad of David and Sue, Hugh and Valerie, Jane and John, much loved grandad of Robert and John. Cortege leaving residence at 1.25 p.m. on Thursday August 18, for service in The Village Methodist Church at 1.30 p.m. followed by interment at Duncombe Cemetery.
WILLIAMSON John George, on August 12, peacefully in Malton Hospital, aged 94 years (late Head Teacher of Eppleby and Gilling West Schools). A dearly loved father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at York Crematorium on Thursday, August 18 at 10.30 a.m., followed by Thanksgiving Service at Slingsby Church at 12.00 noon. Donations in memory of John for Slingsby Church and Malton Abbeyfield House.
WOOD August 13 (suddenly, in hospital). David, aged 60 years, of Darlington, beloved son of the late Joseph and Rene, also a dearly loved brother and brother-in-law. Funeral to take place on Tuesday August 23. Would friends please meet at 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium. Floral tributes to Co-operative Funeral Service, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.
WORLEY August 15 (peacefully, in hospital). Clifford, aged 81 years, of Sutton, beloved husband of Kathleen and a dear dad and grandad. Service to be held at St. Felix Church, Felixkirk at 11.00 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, followed by interment. Will friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be given for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and CCU at the Friarage Hospital.
ADDISON August 19 (suddenly, in hospital), of Jubilee Place, Middleton-in- Teesdale. Dorothy, aged 85 years, a dearly loved mother of Jean and Stuart, mother-in-law of Sue and a much loved nana. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Middleton-in-Teesdale on Tuesday, August 30 at 2.00 p.m., to be followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be made in Church for Church Funds and the Great North Air Ambulance Appeal.
ALLISON Late of Burnside, Peterlee and Shotton Colliery. On August 22 (peacefully), Harry, aged 76 years, a dearly beloved husband of Audrey (nee Temple) and a much loved dad of Paulene and Steven, father-in-law of Tony and Yvonne, also a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather and a dearest brother of Bella and Sue. Friends please meet on Friday at 10.00 a.m. for service in St. Saviour's Church, Shotton Colliery, cremation to follow 11.00 a.m. at Durham Crematorium. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Director. Tel. (0191) 5862136.
APPLETON (Allendale) August 16, 2005, suddenly. Stanley Cowling aged 76 years, beloved husband of the late Joan, loving father of Julie, father-in-law of Barrie, a devoted grandfather to Jillian, a caring brother of Mary. Will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Would friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Allendale on Wednesday, August 24 at 10.45 a.m., followed by interment in Allendale Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Allendale Health Centre.
AUSTIN August 20, 2005. A F G Austin (Frank), of Skeeby, North Yorkshire and late of the West Indies, beloved by Hazel and the late Joy and by Sally, Kenneth and Maurice, Kate and Tom and stepdaughters Linda and Janet. Cremation private. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place at St. Agathas Church, Easby, near Richmond on Tuesday, August 30 at 1.00 p.m. If desired, donations to Clare College Development Fund, Cambridge c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 4AJ.
BATTYE August 18 (in hospital), of Howden-le-Wear, formerly of Darlington. Richard, dearly loved husband of Patricia Ann, loving father of Christopher and daughter-in-law Celina and papa to Brooke, deeply regretted by the family circle. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BEDDARD On Saturday, August 20, peacefully in hospital. Tom, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Elsie, much loved father of Terry, Sheila and Jeff, father-in-law of Les and Edna, loving grandad of Karen, Angela, Janelle, Tina and Lorraine and a dearly loved great-grandad who will be sorely missed. Funeral service to take place at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Wednesday, August 31 at 1.00 p.m., followed by committal at Thornaby Cemetery at 3.00 p.m. Donations in Tom's memory may be given to Cancer Research on a plate provided at the service. Enquiries to Williams McBride Funeral Directors. Tel (01423) 528500.
BENNETT August 20 (peacefully at home after a long illness bravely borne). Lily May, aged 80 years, of Lingfield Green, Darling-ton, a dearly loved wife of the late Ray, a much loved mam of Raymond, Pauline, Malcolm, Robert and Brian, also a treasured nana and mother-in-law. Funeral Thursday, September 1. Would friends please meet 2.30 p.m. for service at St. John's Church, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, for St. Teresa's Hospice.
BRAITHWAITE August 21, of Crook. Harry, aged 73 years, beloved husband of the late Jean, devoted father of Peter, Faith, Diane, Glenn, Victoria and Barry, also a much loved and loving grandad. Will friends please meet for service in Crook Methodist Chapel at 2.00 p.m. on Friday, August 26, followed by cremation at Durham.
BRASH August 22, suddenly, of Sir E. D. Walker Homes, Darlington. Miriam (nee Kendrew, formerly Storey), aged 90 years, dearly loved mam of Ann and Elizabeth and a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent care of Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington or donations, if preferred, may be given for Church Funds.
BRASS (nee Priestley) August 21 (suddenly, in hospital), of Ferryhill. Maureen, aged 71 years, beloved wife of Ken, loving mam of Linda, Ann, Christine and Sandra, a much loved mother-in-law, nanna and great-nanna, also a sadly missed sister and sister-in-law. Funeral service will take place at 1.00 p.m. on Friday, August 26 at the Baptist Chapel, St Cuthbert's Terrace, Ferryhill, prior to interment in Chilton Cemetery. Friends welcome, please meet at the Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be made to the Baptist Chapel. No dark clothing, by request.
