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ROBINSON September 7, of St. Mary's Avenue, Crook. George Wilfrid, a Gentleman (retired Chartered Accountant), aged 90 years. Together at last with his beloved Nancy, loved and respected father of John and Anne, loving brother of Muriel Goudie, dearly loved father-in-law of Bessie and proud grandfather of Emma, Laurie, Anna, Joe, Dan and Robyn. Friends please meet for service at St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Friday, September 16 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to St Catherine's Church.
ROBSON September 8 (peacefully in hospital), of Sussex Way, Darlington. Constance Margaret (Connie), beloved wife of Jack, dear sister of the late Dougie Hugill, very dear friend of Derek and much loved by her many friends. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Flowers, if desired, may be sent care of Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
SAWKINS September 11 (suddenly) of The Lawns Care Home, Darlington (formerly of Newton Court, Cockerton). Arthur, aged 91 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Betty, dearly loved dad of Pauline, Libby and Carol, dear father-in-law of Gordon, Richard and Chris and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in the Church of the Holy Family, Cockerton at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment in West Cemetery. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
SHAW September 8 (peacefully, in hospital), of Home Farm, Hutton Bonville. Seth, aged 97 years, husband of the late Elliner, loving father of Neville, father-in-law of Nina, a dear grandad and great-grandad and brother of Nancy at Danby Wiske. Funeral service to be held in Danby Wiske Parish Church 2.00 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, followed by interment at Scruton. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for Church Funds.
SMITH (Peterlee) On Sunday, September 11. Thomas, died suddenly, aged 71 years. Cherished husband of Nancy, adored father of Paul and Marilyn, much loved father-in-law of Pamela and Robert, loving brother of Anne, brother-in-law of John, Dorothy, George, Jimmy, Margaret, Carol and Joan, special uncle to all nephews and nieces. Friends please meet at St. Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee on Thursday, September 15 for service at 12.00 noon., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
SPENSLEY We are sorry to announce the death of our father, grandfather and father-in-law Arnold. He had such a wonderful life and he gave so much to so many people. We love you so much. The best dad in the world to Kevin, Michelle and David. Funeral details to follow.
SUMMERFIELD Arthur, on September 10, 2005, at Northallerton, North Yorkshire, aged 82 years, formerly Professor of Psychology in the University of London at Birkbeck College. Funeral service at St. Felix Church, Felixkirk near Thirsk, North Yorkshire at 12.00 noon on Friday, September 23, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations to British Heart Foundation and all enquiries to Bernard Nicholson, Undertaker, Three Tuns Yard, Chapel Street, Thirsk, YO7 1LU. Tel. (01845) 525781.
SWALES September 11, peacefully in the Friarage Hospital, after a long illness. Douglas Keith, aged 67 years, of Bagby, formerly of Mile House. Dear brother of Edward and John and brother-in-law of Jennifer and the late Margaret, also a dear uncle of Andrew, Karen, Suzanne and Peter. Service followed by interment at St Mary's Church, Bagby on Thursday, September 15 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in aid of Yorkshire Cancer and Church Funds.
THAKKAR On September 16, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, of Hamsteels Lane, Quebec. Ashwin Kumar, aged 69 years, formerly Pharmacist and Proprietor of W.L. Murray Chemist, Lanchester. Dearly loved husband of Heather, much loved father of Rachel and father-in-law of Alex. Private service to take place at Durham Crematorium.
THOMPSON September 10 (peace-fully), of Ferryhill. Gwen, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Bill, dearly loved mum of Norma, mother-in-law of Neil, nana of Graeme and Lindsay, also a dear sister, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral Friday, September 16. Would friends please meet at 9.45 a.m. for service in the Village Methodist Church, followed by cremation at Durham.
TOWNSEND (Newton Hall) Formerly a nursing sister at The Freeman Hospital. Suddenly at home on September 3, aged 69 years. Ann (nee Eastwood), much loved mum of Yvonne, Richard, Andrew and Charles and a devoted grandma of Charles, Michael, Anne-Marie, Andrew, Georgia and Hannah, also a loved sister of Tony and Alan. Will be sadly missed by all her loving family, friends and especially the cat Pebbles. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to either The British Heart Foundation, P.D.S.A. or Leukaemia Research Association. Funeral service took place on Monday September 12.
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.
WALLIS Ian Philip, aged 33 years, of Gilling West, on September 10, in Edinburgh. A dearly loved son and brother. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday, September 15 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private interment. Friends please meet at the Church. Donations to Ataxia U.K. and Church Funds please.
WALTON Kenneth (Ken), aged 78 years, of Manor Court, Evenwood, died peacefully at home on September 13. Dearly loved partner of Marian and a much loved dad, father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Wednesday, September 21 at 10.45 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church.
WILLIAMS September 11 (peace fully, at home) in Thirsk, (formerly of Sutton). Millie, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Joe, loving mother of Jill, Heather and the late Peter, mother-in-law of Sylvia, a dear grandma and great-grandma. Will friends please meet at Harrowgate Crematorium on Friday September 16, at 10.20 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for The Herriot Hospice Homecare.
WILLIAMS September 11, of 8 Grayson Grange, Middlestone Moor. Donald (Taffy), aged 76 years, beloved husband of Audrey, a dearly loved dad of Valerie, Glyn and Sandra, a dear father-in-law, a much loved granda and great-granda and a loving brother and uncle. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Friday for a service and committal at 9.30 a.m.
WILSON September 10, at home after an illness bravely borne. Robert (Merv), aged 69 years, of Darlington. Loving husband and best friend of Irene, much loved and proud dad of Sue and Jay, dear father-in-law of Giles, treasured grandad of Olivia and Leah, brother of Ena and Sidney and son-in-law of Eva (Jenny). Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 10.30 a.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington. DL3 7UA.
WRIGHT September 13 (peace-fully, in hospital), of Beverley Gardens, Chilton (formerly of Ferryhill). Joyce, aged 75 years, much loved wife of the late Ernest, a dear mam, nana and mother-in-law. Would friends please meet for service in St. Aidan's Church at 9.45 a.m. on Monday, September 19, followed by cremation at Durham.
WYTCHERLEY September 11 (peace-fully) at The Gardens Care Home, Darlington. Olive Mary, aged 96 years, wife of the late Ronald. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, September 15 at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Friends invited, please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
ALDERSON On September 18 (suddenly), of Cumbrian Way, Peterlee. David, aged 48 years, dearly loved son, father, brother and uncle. Will friends please meet on Friday at 10.30 a.m. for service at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Peterlee, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane, Funeral Director. Tel. (0191) 5862136.
ALLEN Jim, aged 73 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on September 17, a much loved dad, grandad and friend. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Wednesday, September 28 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the I.T.U. and C.C.U., Friarage Hospital, may be given at the Comrades Club following the service.
ALLINSON September 14 (in hospital). Sarah, aged 80 years. Devoted wife of the late Leslie, much loved mam of the late Cynthia and son John, loving grandma to Loraine, Davy, Jenna and Tanith, sadly missed great-grandma to Arron. Funeral Thursday September 22. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m. for service at Neville Parade Methodist Church, Newton Aycliffe followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Cancer Research.
ALLISON September 22, of Wolsingham. Matthew (Matty), in his 80th year, a loving brother and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Parish Church on Tuesday, September 27 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
AMOS September 15, of Bedburn Close, Crook, late of Willington and Stanley. Jack, aged 78 years, a dearly loved uncle, cousin and nephew. Friends please meet for service at St Catherine's Church, Crook on Friday, September 23 at 12.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
AXFORD September 19, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness borne with courage and dignity. Jean (nee Collett), aged 58 years, beloved wife of Harry, devoted mother of John and Marie, mother-in-law of Diane and Ray, loving nana of Georgia, Christie and Aimee, also a dear sister of Pat. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BAKER Suddenly at home, in Bishop Auckland on September 18. Irene, aged 58 years, beloved wife of John, devoted mam of Craig and Catherine, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. on Monday, September 26. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for charity may be left in Durham Crematorium.
BOHACZUK September 17 (peacefully in hospital). Stefan, aged 79 years, of Roslyn Street, Darlington, a beloved husband of Pauline, a much loved dad of Peter and daughter-in-law Sue, a respected stepfather of Paul, also a loving grandad of Andrea. Funeral Friday, September 23. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
BRAND September 19 (suddenly), of Bishop Auckland. Tom, aged 51 years, loving son of Thomas and the late Vera, dearly loved brother of Timmy, Pauline and Christine, also a much loved uncle of Angela, Robert, Rachael, Sharon and Michelle. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Friday, September 30 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation in Darlington Crematorium.
BROWN September 21 (after a long illness patiently borne with courage and dignity), of Sherburn Village. Pamela Frances (nee Slater), aged 58 years, dearly loved sister of Flo, Winnie and the late Betty, devoted sister-in-law of Ronnie and an adored aunty. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at St Paul's Church, Haswell for service at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Haswell Chapel Funds c/o Mrs Jean Bolam.
BROWN Martha On September 16, peacefully at Alba Rose Residential Home, Pickering, aged 94 years (late of Kirkbymoorside and Farndale). Beloved wife of Alf, loving mother of Dorothy, Mary and Eleanor, a dear mother-in-law and much loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service and interment at St. Mary's Church, Farndale on Thursday, September 22 at 2.00 p.m.
