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SWALES Jonas, died peacefully on October 7. Cremation to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, October 17 at 2.00 p.m.
TAYLOR October 8, of Willington. Ron, aged 65 years, a very dearly loved son of Lily and the late George Christopher, father of Mandy, brother of George and Lilian, brother-in-law to Jennie, a loving uncle and great-uncle and special friend of Mary. Cortege to leave his sister's residence at 1.35 p.m. for service in St. Mark's Church, Eldon at 1.45 p.m. on Friday, October 14, followed by private interment in South Church Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church and afterwards at the Belvedere Club, Bishop Auckland.
TAYLOR Robert, aged 91 years, of Sawmills Estate, Brandon, passed away peacefully in hospital on October 7. Much loved husband of the late Henrietta, father to David and father-in-law to Linda, grandfather to Victoria and Robert. Cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, October 14 at 10.00 a.m. Friends kindly invited, refreshments at the family home afterwards.
TIFFIN Died peacefully on October 9, at Bedale. Lillian, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Les, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Eric and Sandra, also a dear grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Friday, October 14 at 12.00 noon.
TODD October 9, peacefully at home, with her family, after illness borne with immense courage. Elizabeth (Liz), aged 45 years, of Newton Aycliffe. Beloved wife of John, loving mam of Stacey, Richard and Daniel, devoted nan to Bethany, treasured daughter of Danny and June Longstaff, also a dearly loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe at 9.15 a.m. on Monday, October 17, followed by private cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent to the MARA Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital or given care of the family.
TRICKETT September 29, suddenly, of Twinsburn Road, Heighington. Colin James (Fred), aged 72 years, most dearly loved husband of Anne (nee Denham), devoted dad of Jill, Helen and Carol and a wonderful grandpa. Funeral Friday, October 14. Friends please meet for service in St. Michael's Church, Heighington at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, in Colin's memory, may be given for church funds.
TRUMP October 8, (peacefully in hospital), of St. Johns Road, High Pittington. Gwendoline, aged 78 years. Dearest daughter of the late Archie and the late Ida, beloved sister of Margaret, Kathleen, Joan, Elizabeth and Audrey, a treasured and sadly missed aunt. Would friends please meet for service at St. Laurence Church, High Pittington on Tuesday October 18, at 1.00 p.m. prior to interment in the church yard.
WAISTELL (nee Bayles) Norah Ada, aged 94 years, peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 11, of Mayflower Court, Darlington (formerly of Newfoundland Street). Beloved wife of the late Harry, dearly loved mam of Anne and Peter, dear mother-in-law of Don and Barbara, loving nan of Beverley and Richard, Kelly and Chris and Matthew and Sandi. Funeral Monday, October 17. Would friends please meet for service in St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church, Brinkburn Road at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu would be much appreciated in aid of the Macmillan Nurses or the First Darlington Boys Brigade and will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
WALKER October 3 (tragically), of Newton Aycliffe. Keith, aged 30 years, much loved brother to Mandy and Gail and twin brother to Kelvin, loving husband to Rachel, devoted daddy to Jessica, Christopher and James, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Friday, October 14. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
WALLACE October 12 (peacefully in hospital), of Gainford. Con, aged 72 years, loving husband to Audrey, much loved dad to Peter, Kevin and Stuart, dearly loved brother to Mick, treasured grandad to Amanda, Matthew and Josh, also devoted great-grandad to Rebekah. Funeral Wednesday, October 19. Would friends please meet 9.30 a.m. for service at St. Osmund's R.C. Church, Gainford, followed by cremation.
WALLACE October 5, 2005 of Langdale House, West Burton. George, aged 87 years, much loved husband of Annie and a dear uncle and good friend to many. Funeral service at West Burton Chapel, Wednesday, October 12 at 11.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for High Hall and West Burton Chapel.
WATSON (Brandon) Peacefully at home on October 7, aged 84 years. Thelma, much loved wife of the late Vinton, dearly loved mother of Kathleen, Margaret, Shelagh, dearly loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother of all the family. Friends please meet Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 17 at 2.00 p.m. for service. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Breast Cancer Research. Any enquiries to Alan M. Ranson Funeral Service, 151 Front Street, Chester-le-Street. Tel. (0191) 3871404.
WATSON October 8, peacefully at Rydal Care Home, Darlington. Margaret, aged 73 years, dearly loved mother of Janet and Chris, mother-in-law of Carol, also a loving nana of Chris and Craig. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery.
WHITE October 9 (suddenly), of Wellfield Road North, Wingate (formerly of Shotton). Peter, aged 65 years, much loved husband of Emily (nee Haverlock), dearly loved dad, grandad, brother and uncle, also missed by all the family. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 9.45 a.m. Friends please meet at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Shotton for Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Fleming Field Cemetery. I miss you already, Emily. R.I.P.
WHITTLE October 11, of North Terrace, Gainford. Margaret, aged 82 years, beloved wife of Ross, dear mam of Janet, much loved grandma of Laura and Nick. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends kindly meet for service at West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for the Alzheimer's Society, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WILKIN October 12, peacefully at Pine Lodge, Hurworth, formerly of Croft. Margaret Ellen (Peggy), in her 100th year, beloved wife of the late George, dearly loved mother of David, mother-in-law of Norma, also a loving grandmother of Louise and Helen. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in St. Peter's Church, Croft at 1.15 p.m., followed by private cremation.
WILLIAMS On October 6, of Aged Miners Homes, Shotton Colliery. Robert (Bob), aged 79 years, a dearly loved husband of the late Jean (nee Henderson) and a dear brother of Alan and the late Nelly, brother-in-law of Mary, also a loving uncle of all the family. Friends please meet on Wednesday at 11.00 a.m. for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton Colliery, cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers please, to the Macmillan Nurses' Fund, c/o Bob's niece, Ms. Kathleen Routledge.
WINTER October 10, suddenly at home, in Crook. Alan, aged 85 years, beloved husband of Elsie, devoted father of Trevor, dear father-in-law to Christine, also a much loved and loving granda and great-granda. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon on Tuesday, October 18. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium for the Stroke Club.
WORTHY October 10, of Langmere, Spennymoor. Jack, aged 80 years, beloved husband of Ivy, a dearly loved dad of Janet and Susan, a dear father-in-law of Jimmy and Ian and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor, Monday for a service at 2.15 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to 'The British Heart Foundation', c/o Mr. Jack Fowler, 34 Northumberland Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6NP.
WYATT On October 12, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness, of Romanby. Jack, aged 87 years, dearly loved husband of Sis, loving father of Judith, father-in-law of Alan, dearest grandpa to Alan and Joanne, Simon and Denise, great-grandpa to Suzanne, Sara-Jane and Jack. Funeral service to take place in St. Cuthbert's Church, Sessay on Tuesday, October 18 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the Intensive Care Unit at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
ADAMSON John Henry, aged 83 years. Died peacefully at home on October 21, of Middleton Quernhow. Dearly loved husband of Elsie, much loved father and father-in-law of Susan and Arthur, grandad of Richard and Fiona, Caroline and Nick and great-grandad to Chloe. Funeral service to be held at Melmerby Methodist Chapel on Thursday October 27, at 11.00 a.m. followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, donations if desired for chapel funds.
AITCHISON William On October 15, after a short illness, in hospital. Bill, aged 90 years, of The Gardens, Wynyard Park, Billingham, Teesside. Devoted husband of the late Margaret, father of John and grandfather to David and Jeffrey. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Hartlepool Crematorium on Monday, October 24 at 9.40 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired please, to Cancer Research U.K., P.O. Box 123, 6 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PX.
ALDERSON (nee Wilson) Jean Anne, peacefully at home after a short illness borne with great courage and dignity, on October 15, aged 55 years, of Deneside Road, Darlington (formerly of Cowper House Farm, Dalton). Beloved wife of George, devoted mam of David, Helen and Simon, a loving daughter of Ida and a dear sister of Robert. Funeral Monday, October 24. Friends please meet for service in St. Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees at 11.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu would be much appreciated in aid of St. Teresa's Hospice, and will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.
BARKER (nee Winship) October 20, (peacefully, at home following a long illness). Anne, of Bishop Auckland. Devoted wife of Nick, dearly loved daughter of Bill and the late Audrey, very dear sister of Val, sister-in-law to Cliff, also much loved aunty of Andrew and Claire. Will friends please meet at 10.00 a.m. on Thursday October 27, for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church, to be followed by cremation in Darlington Crematorium Flowers welcome, but donations in lieu may if desired be left for church funds and Bishop Auckland Butterwick Hospice.
BELL Alan October 12, (in hospital), of Maple Ridge, Vancouver, Canada (formerly of Newton Aycliffe), aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Donna, father to Paula, Jeff, Colin and Graeme, grandfather to Laura, Stewart, Harry, Jamie, Stuart and Alan. Sadly missed, will always be remembered
BLACK October 15, of South View, Meadowfield. William, aged 76 years, beloved husband of the late Vera and a dear father of Geoffrey. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, October 20 at 2.00 p.m. All welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor afterwards. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the Miniature Pincher Rescue.
BLACKBELL (Durham), formerly of Sunderland and Cotherstone. Katie, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Edgar, dear mother of Jill and Brenda, also loving gran, great-gran and mother-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday October 19, at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only.
BLANTERN On October 10, in hospital, Robert, aged 38 years, of Melmerby. Dearly loved husband of Melanie. Funeral service in the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, October 20 at 3.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the chapel. No flowers by request. Donations if desired, for the Macmillan Nurses' Fund, may be given at the chapel or sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
BLOWS Terence John Suddenly at home on October 15. Terry, aged 58 years, a loving husband to Irene, much loved dad of Steven, Glyn and Joanne and father-in-law to Jane and Jenny and a much loved grandad. Funeral service to take place at St. Gabriel's R.C. Church, Middlesbrough on Tuesday, October 25 at 10.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired, to the Patients Fund, Ward 27, James Cook University Hospital.
BOND Norah In loving memory of a wonderful nana. Love always, David, Christopher, Richard and Amelia.
BOND Suddenly on October 14, formerly of Caterhouse Road and Ashleigh Avenue, Framwellgate Moor. Norah, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Dickie, a dearly loved mother of Monica and the late Pat, son-in-law Norman, also a much loved nana and great-nana. Will be sadly missed. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Bede's R.C. Church on Thursday, October 20 at 11.00 a.m. Interment to follow at South Road Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to the British Heart Foundation, collection plate at the church. R.I.P.
