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HOOPER August 24, peacefully at Leeming Garth. Celia Mary, aged 84 years, of Bedale, beloved wife of the late Alf and a dear auntie of Hilary. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, September 1 at 11.45 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for the Herriot Hospice Homecare.
HOWARD August 20, in hospital, after a short illness, of Clifton Road, Darlington. Roy, aged 63 years, a dearly loved brother, uncle and friend. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for the Macmillan Nurses, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
JEFFERSON August 22. Helen, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late George, loving mum of Joyce and a dear sister. Funeral Wednesday, August 30. Will friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only please.
JOHNSON August 21, peacefully at home, of Cockerton Green, Darlington. Marion Stirling, aged 61 years, loving mother of Glenn and Hayley and grandma of Oliver. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Ova The Rainbow, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
KELLY August 21 (suddenly). Chris, aged 34 years, of Moulton Way, Darlington. A much loved son of Gloria, a devoted dad of Kyle, also a loving brother and uncle. Funeral Thursday September 1. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service in St. John's Church, followed by interment in to The West Cemetery, Darlington.
KING On August 21, peacefully in hospital, of Northallerton. Donald, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Barbara and a loving father of John and Mike. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, August 30 at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please.
LAMBERT On August 23, 2005. Betty (formerly Spencer, nee Wilson), aged 77 years, dearly loved mother of Claire and Janet, loving grandmother of Melanie and devoted great- grandmother of Luke. Funeral service at St. Peter with St. Paul and Wesley Church on Tuesday, August 30 at 1.00 p.m., followed by the committal at Southport Crema-torium. Cortege will leave Coe End at 12.40 p.m. Family flowers only by request, but donations if so desired can be sent to Connell Court Methodist Home for the Aged, 20-22 Weld Road, Southport PR8 2DL. Further enquiries please to M J Brookfield, Funeral Directors. Tel (01704) 532106.
LAWSON August 17, peacefully at Eastbourne Nursing Home, Darlington, after a long illness bravely borne. Maria Muriel, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late John Joseph, devoted mother of David and Angela and adored grandmother of Oliver, Toby, Hannah and David. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Eastbourne Nursing Home Resident's Fund or Elm Ridge Methodist Church c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
LEDGER August 18, suddenly, of 6 Beech Crescent, Ferryhill. Ruby, aged 82 years, dearly loved cousin of Joyce and Bob (Carter) and family and good friend to many. Cortege leaving residence at 10.35 a.m. on Thursday, August 25 for service in St. Luke's Church at 10.45 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
LUKE August 18 (suddenly, at home). Edward, aged 83 years. Devoted husband of the late Nancy, a loving father of Eddy and a much loved granda of Craig, Gavin and Brendan. His bravery, strength and determination always shone through giving selflessly and making others happy was number one priority, loved and enjoyed his horses and greyhounds, never to be forgotten by everybody whose lives he touched. Friends please meet for service on Wednesday August 24, at 2.00 p.m. at Durham Crematorium. Mini bus provided from Quarrington Hill W.M.C. to follow cortege at 1.35 p.m.
MACLEAN Margaret of Norfolk, (formerly of Durham). Suddenly passed away August 22. Beloved wife of the late Keith, dearly loved mother of Christine and son-in-law Martin.
MARKSBY August 25 (peacefully, in hospital). Winifred Mary, aged 85 years, of Model Place, Darlington, a dearly loved wife of the late John, also a much loved mam, nanna and great-nanna. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral Thursday, September 1. Would friends please meet 12.45 p.m. for service in St. Mary's Church, Darlington prior to private interment in the West Cemetery.
MARSHALL August 25 (suddenly), of Salutation Road, Darlington. T. Alan, aged 73 years, loved husband of Audrey, dearly loved father of Ian, dear father-in-law of Sue and loving grandad of Paul. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Ravensdale Road at 3.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Great North Air Ambulance Service, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
MARTIN August 23 (peacefully, at Rydal Nursing Home, Darlington) of 9 Meadow Close, Middleton-in- Teesdale. Margaret Easton Ferschl, aged 102 years, dearly loved wife of William, a dearly loved mother of Jennifer and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service at Middleton Methodist Church on Wednesday, August 31 at 2.30 p.m., to be followed by cremation.
MOUNSEY August 19, peacefully in hospital, of Sir E D Walker Homes, Darlington. Doris Annie, in her 90th year, dearly loved wife of the late Alfred, loving and cherished mother of Joan, much loved grandma of Tabitha, Anya, Francesca and Natasha and great-grandma of Anna, Isabella, Fred, Aidan, Alexander, Matthew, Joseph and Edward. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Blackwell at 3.00 p.m., followed by cremation.
O'CONNOR August 22 (peacefully, in hospital). Jennifer Ann, aged 53 years, of Gilling Crescent, Darlington, a dearly loved wife of Mick, loving and devoted mam of Gary, Tracy, Jane, Kim and Donna, also a treasured nanny, sister and mother-in-law. Funeral Wednesday, August 31. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium.
OSTLE August 21, of Dawson Street, Crook. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 77 years, beloved wife of Alec. Friends please meet for service at the Central Methodist Church on Friday, August 26 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Crook Cemetery. No flowers by request. Plate provided at church for donations in lieu, if so desired, for Parklands Residential Home, Crook and Richmond Court, Portland House.
PEARSON Anne (nee Wilkinson), aged 74 years, of Hackforth, died peacefully in hospital on August 20. Dearly loved wife of the late John Pearson, much loved mum of Sally, Sue, Jenny and Richard, a dear mother-in-law, very much loved gran, loved sister of Fabian and sister-in-law to Ena and Jim. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, August 25 at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given at the crematorium for the Victoria Ward, Friary Hospital, Richmond and St. Mary's Church Funds, Hornby.
PEVELLER Lanchester August 24 (peacefully), late of Burnhope. Mary (nee Halpen), aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late George, a much loved mam of Leonard and Marie, and a loving grandma and great-grandma to all the family. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in All Saints' R.C. Church, Kitswell Road, Lanchester on Tuesday, August 30 at 12.30 p.m., prior to interment in Lanchester Cemetery. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
REESE August 18, suddenly at The Broadway South, Darlington. Lillian, beloved partner of Ray, precious mam of Carol, Judith, David and Joanne, mother-in-law of Kenneth, Kelly, Garry and the late Ray, adored nana of Stephen and Maureen, Graeme and Gaynor, Alison and Danny and Melissa, Jake and Katie, treasured great-nana of Rebecca, Lee, William and baby Connor. Memories last, they can't get lost, they don't wear out and can't be given away. Funeral Tuesday, August 30. Friends please meet for service in Northlands Methodist Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation.
RIDLEY August 19 (suddenly at home), of Shildon. Myra (nee Robson), aged 80 years, loving wife of the late Cecil, dearly loved mummy of Nicola Lynn, a much loved granny of Seamus and a dear cousin to George. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Thomas' R.C. Church on Friday, August 26 at 11.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
ROBINSON August 21 (at home), of Coronation Road, Chilton. Stewart, aged 87 years, much loved husband of Susie and father of Pam. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 9.30 a.m. on Friday, August 26.
ROBINSON August 20, peacefully at home, of Church Row, Hurworth, after a short illness borne with courage and dignity. Brian Anthony, aged 61 years, loving husband of Noreen, proud father of Nick and Julie and pop to Josie May. He will be greatly missed. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. Augustine's Church, Darlington at 1.00 p.m., followed by private interment at Oxbridge Lane Cemetery, Stockton. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the Macmillan Nurses, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
RUSS August 18, in hospital, of 14 Golden Grove, Chilton. Trevor, aged 44 years, dearly loved son of Ivy, Joe and the late Allan, a much loved brother and uncle. Sadly missed. Cortege leaving residence of his mother, 11 The Poplars at 1.30 p.m. on Thursday, August 25 for service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m.
SCHOFIELD August 25, peacefully at home, at Old Eldon. Joan (nee Watson), aged 57 years, devoted wife of Malcolm, dearly loved mam of Ian, Alison and Gail, a loving grandma, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in The Valley Methodist Chapel at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday, September 1, followed by interment at Shildon.
SHEPHERD Ralph August 16, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Ralph, aged 70 years, of Billingham (formerly of Close Fam, Wolviston), dearly loved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Christine, Susan and Philip, a dearly loved grandad and father-in-law. Requiem Mass in Holy Rosary R.C. Church, Billingham Wednesday, August 24 at 10.15 a.m., prior to interment at St. Peter's Churchyard, Wolviston. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent to Butterwick Hospice, Middlefield Road, Hardwick, Stockton.
STAINTHORPE Gladys August 21, peacefully, at home, after a short illness of The Greenway, Middleton-St-George. Gladys (nee Nixon), aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of the late William John, much loved mam of Maz, Joan, Dennis, Trevor and Valerie, a loving mother-in-law, nana, great-nana, sister and sister-in-law. Funeral Friday, August 26. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 9.45 a.m.
SWALES Bob August 18, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness bravely borne. Bob (ex B.T. Engineer), aged 75 years of Whitby, a dearly loved dad of Brenda and John, father-in-law of Steve, special grandad of Ryan and Declan, dearly loved brother of Wilf, George, Cyril, Phil, Peter and the late Len and a much loved brother-in-law. Funeral service at English Martyrs' R.C. Church, Sleights on Friday August 26 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Whitby Ceme-tery. Donations if desired to Parkinson Disease Society, plate in Church. All enquiries to R. Harrison and Sons. Tel: (01947) 897249.
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.
TELFER August 23, peacefully, in hospital, of Sedgefield. Sarah (nee Wetherall), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late James, beloved mother of David, mother-in-law of Carol, much loved gran of Helen and Simon, also an adored gran of Bethany and Rhianna. Funeral service to take place Wednesday, August 31 at St Edmund's Church, Sedgefield at 12.00 noon, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Would friends please meet at the Church.
