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THOMPSON September 1, peacefully, of Stanley Way, Billy Row. Noreen, aged 64 years, dearly loved sister of Leslie, Nancy and Ann, loving aunt of Mark, Clare, Jason, Angela and Gavin and also a much loved great-aunt. Would friends please meet for service at the Methodist Chapel, Stanley, Crook on Friday, September 9 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at The George, Billy Row.
TIPTON Margaret (nee Walton), aged 57 years, of Scruton, died peacefully in hospital on September 5, after an illness borne with great courage, dignity and cheerfulness. Dearly loved wife of Ian, much loved mum of Colin, Vicki and Anne, dear mum-in-law to Tracey, loving gran of Joel and Liam, loved by sister Sylvia, brother John and their families and dear daughter-in-law to Mabel. Funeral service at St. Radegund's Church, Scruton on Wednesday, September 14 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate in church for St. Teresa's Hospice and Cancer Research U.K.
TURNER Dorothy (nee Horner) On September 7, peacefully in the Rutson Hospital, Northallerton. Dorothy, aged 90 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Eric H. Turner (of Sam Turner and Sons, Northallerton). Much loved mother of Molly, John, Michael and Erica, a loving mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Private funeral arrangements by request.
VIRR (Durham) September 2, after a tragic fall at home, in Low Pittington. Dennis, died in hospital, aged 74 years, at last released from a cruel debilitating illness he was the dearly loved husband of Ann, loving father of Denise and Colin, loved stepfather to Jim, Katherine and Derek and a loving grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be sorely missed. The funeral is at Durham Crematorium on Friday, September 9 at 2.30 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers, if you wish, would be welcome for the Durham and Chester-le-Street Branch of the Alzheimers Society in appreciation of their caring support of Dennis and myself (via Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham).
WADE Doris, former long term resident of Thornaby on Tees, wife of the late Ray Wade, died on August 31 at the age of 87 years, in Hillcrest Residential Home, Catterick Garrison. Doris will be missed by all her family. The funeral service will be held in St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Wednesday, September 7 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please accept this invitation to attend.
WADGE Sacriston September 5 (in hospital), of Gregson Street. Reuben, aged 87 years, dearly loved husband of the late Elsie and loving dad of Malcolm, Beryl and their families. Friends please meet for service at St. Peter's Church, Sacriston on Monday, September 12 at 1.00 p.m. Cremation to follow.
WAITES September 8, of Shildon. Maureen (nee Taylor), aged 67 years, beloved wife of David, devoted mam of Vivien, Bryan, Kevin, David and Paul, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nana, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 10.30 a.m., on Monday, September 12, followed by interment. By her own request, family flowers only.
WATSON Eric William On September 5, (peacefully), at Allison House, Teesdale. Eric, aged 78 years, formerly of Hind Street, Stockton. Dearly loved husband of Betty, beloved dad of Heather, Alan and Mark, father-in-law of Lorraine and Geoff, also a dear and devoted grandad of Kate, David, Lisa-Marie and Daniel. Service and cremation to take place on Friday September 9, at St. Hilda's Chapel, Teeside Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Allison House, Teesdale. TS17 6EN. Forever in our hearts.
WATSON (Newton Hall) On September 1, peacefully in St. Margaret's Nursing Home, Durham. Elizabeth Russell (Betty), aged 83 years, beloved wife of Peter, dear mother of Marian and Peter, mother-in-law of Ernest and Julie and much loved nannie of all the children. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Newton Hall on Wednesday, September 7 at 11.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium, private afterwards.
WHITEHEAD September 4 (peacefully), of Berwick Court, Trimdon Grange. Paul, aged 32 years. A loving husband of Tracey, a devoted dad of Abbey, Dylan and Molly, also a much loved son, brother, uncle and also son-in-law. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 10.30 a.m. Friends please meet at St. John Fisher R.C. Church, Sedgefield for service at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery.
WILKINSON August 31 (after a long illness borne with courage and dignity), of Crook. Arthur, aged 69 years, much loved partner of Kath, dearest dad of Chris, father-in-law of Christine, loving grandad of Daniel also a dear brother of Beryl. Friends please meet for service at St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Thursday, September 8 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, for Crook District Nurses and the Butterwick Hospice may be sent c/o Hardy's Funeral Service, 116 Commercial Street, Willington.
WILKINSON September 3 (peace fully, in Bishop Hospital), of Tendlands Nursing Home (formerly of Beech Avenue, Spennymoor. Arnold (big Jeff), aged 74 years. A dear friend of Pam Barron, Des, Pat and Bob. Cortege leaving Whitworth Villa, Whitworth Terrace, Spennymoor, Friday for a service in Trinity Methodist Church, Rosa Street, at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment in Rock Road Cemetery. Friends please meet at church.
WILSON August 31, 2005 (peacefully, in hospital). Ernest (Ernie), aged 83 years, of Newton Aycliffe, devoted husband of the late Peggy, dearly loved dad of Meg, Chris and Keith, loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Friday, September 9. Will friends please meet 12.00 noon for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Dress code - Newcastle United colours.
WILSON September 8 (peacefully, in hospital), of Grey Street, Darlington. Mary, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother to Heather, Andrea, Carol and Colin, dearly loved mother-in-law to Norman and Nick, also a loving grandma, great-grandma, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral Wednesday, September 14. Would friends please meet 3.00 p.m. for service at St. James' Church, Albert Hill, Darlington.
WORLEY September 4, in hospital, after a long illness bravely borne, of St. Oswald's Close, Sowerby, Thirsk. Annie (Ann), aged 72 years, beloved wife of Doug, loving mother of Brian and mother-in-law to Ros and a dear sister-in-law to Ron and Rosemary. The funeral service will be held at Sowerby Methodist Church on Tuesday, September 13 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be made to the League of Friends, the Lambert Hospital, Thirsk.
WYTCHERLEY September 5 (peacefully at Stanton Hall), formerly of Pierremont Crescent, Darlington. Ailsa, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late William, dearly loved mam of Audrey, Peter and Lesley, much loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service in Holy Trinity Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
YATES September 4 (peacefully) of Elm Avenue, Bran-don. Hubert (Hughie), aged 82 years, much loved husband of Mary, also a dearly loved dad, granda and great-granda. Will friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, September 8 at 10.00 a.m.
ALDERSON On September 11 (peacefully, at home) of 1 Old Kennels Cottage, Aske Estate, Richmond and formerly of Rash View, Muker. Tom, aged 86 years, dearly loved husband of Ivy, very dear dad of Martin and Simon and the late Tony and Annie, much loved father-in-law of Maureen and Margaret and loving grandad of Louise, Claire, Tracy, Paul and Ashley. Funeral service to be held at St. Agatha's Church, Gilling West on Friday, September 16 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Will friends please meet at the Church and accept this intimation.
ALLAN September 12, at Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison, of Kagram House, West Witton. James MacGregor (Jim), aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Hilda. Funeral service at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Tuesday, September 20 at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
ALMOND Tom September 14, 2005, at home. Thomas, aged 79 years, beloved husband of Audrey and a very dearly loved father and grandfather. The funeral service will take place at Old Byland Church on Wednesday, September 21 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, to Helmsley Medical Centre.
ARNISON Darlington September 8 (suddenly at home). Keith Ernest (Arnie), aged 64 years. Much loved and sadly missed by partner Sadie, all his family and many friends. Funeral Thursday, September 15. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium Chapel 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation. Floral tributes, if desired, may be sent to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. Tel. (01325) 482999.
BAINBRIDGE September 13 (suddenly) of Frosterley. Walter Denham, aged 85 years, much loved husband of the late Doris, dearly loved brother of Herbert and the late John and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Monday, September 19 at 12.00 noon. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Weardale Community Hospital.
BARTON (nee Pearson) September 13, at home after a long illness bravely fought, of Welbeck Avenue, Darlington. Marian, aged 62 years, dearly loved wife of Mally, devoted mam of Dawn, Neil and Wayne, loving daughter of Jenny and a much loved mother-in-law, nana and sister. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation.
BELL On September 12. James Ronald (Geordie), aged 75 years, of Richmond. Dearly loved husband of June, much loved dad of Ronnie, Ken and Gillian and dear father-in-law of Gill. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, September 19 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the crematorium for the British Heart Foundation.
BENNINGTON September 7 (peacefully in hospital), of King William Street, Darlington. Sheila, aged 77 years, loving wife of the late Geoffrey, dearly loved mam of Debbie and son-in-law Mike, also dear sister-in-law of Joan. Funeral Wednesday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BENSON John (Jack) Royal Signals Retd., aged 54 years, of St John's Road, Hipswell, died peacefully in hospital on September 12. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Shaun and Tina, dear father-in-law to Jason and Maureen, loving grandad of Joshua, Cair'a, Jake and Leigh and dear brother to Anne, Lindy, Betty, Mark and the late Alan. Funeral service at St John's Church, Hipswell on Tuesday, September 20 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darling-ton. 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.
BLAKE Peacefully in hospital on September 15, of Hopper Place, Newton Hall, Durham. George, aged 92 years, beloved husband of the late Emily, dearly loved father of Beryl, a much loved grandad of Helen and Lee and Suzanne and a dear great-grandad to Daniel and Georgia. Friends please meet for service in Framwellgate Moor Methodist Church on Wednesday, September 21 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments in the Church Hall afterwards.
BOWES (nee Noble) September 15, at Wilton House Nursing Home, Darlington. Gladys, aged 97 years, dearly loved wife of the late George, much loved mother of Maurice and Roy, dear mother-in-law of Ann and Valerie, loving sister, nana of Peter, Julie, Susanne and Jeanette and great-nana. Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church on Thursday, September 22 at 1.45 p.m., followed by burial at West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the church.
BOWLEY September 9, in hospital, formerly of Jedburgh Drive, Darlington. Monica (Mona), aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Frederick, dearly loved mother of Fred and Patricia and a loving mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and great- great- grandma. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Geneva Road Baptist Church at 3.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
BROWN September 11, of St. Helen's Auckland. Norma, aged 56 years, devoted mam of Glen, Mark, Andrea and Lee, a dear mother-in-law, a much loved and loving nana and gran, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. To be received into St. Helen's Church at 7.00 pm on Thursday, September 15. Service to be held on Friday, September 16 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment at Witton Park. Will friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for Church Funds.
