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MALCOLM - December 13, of Darlington, formerly of Over Dinsdale. Kathleen Henrietta, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Joseph Vernon Malcolm and a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Saturday, December 17. Friends please meet for service in St. John the Baptist Church, Low Dinsdale at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
MARTINDALE - Peacefully at Nightingale House Nursing Home, Paisley, Renfrewshire on December 10, 2005. Elizabeth Ann Martindale, formerly Lizzie Wainwright of Waterhouses, Co. Durham. Beloved wife of the Jack Martindale and a dear mother and grandmother. The funeral will take place in Paisley on Friday.
McGARRY - On December 8, of Lyne's Drive, Langley Moor. Michael (Mick), aged 51 years, a very much loved husband of Kath, treasured dad of Jenna, dearly loved brother of Terry and Pam and a loving uncle of Helen, Laura and Natalie. Would friends please meet for service in St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Langley Moor on Saturday, December 17 at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment in Meadowfield Cemetery. Family flowers only.
MELLORS - December 12, suddenly, of York Close, Leeholme. Eva, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Matt and a dearly loved aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon on Tuesday, December 20 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Coundon Cemetery.
METCALFE - December 13 (suddenly but peacefully), of Central Drive, Middlestone Moor. Ann (Nancy, nee Attley), aged 75 years, dearly loved wife of Thomas (Tom), much loved mam of daughter Julie and son-in-law Colin, devoted grandma of Sophie, loving sister of Jack and sister-in-law of Carole, also a dear aunt. Would friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Tuesday, December 20 at 1.45 p.m., followed by private cremation at Durham.
MODRAL - On December 13, in hospital, of Durham Moor, Durham. Harry, aged 89 years, dearly loved husband of Ethel, loving father of the late John also father-in-law of June and grandad to Gillian and great-grandad to Callum, Emily and Katy. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, North Road, Durham on Monday, December 19 at 10.45 a.m. Cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Marie Curie Cancer Care, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd. Gilesgate, Durham.
MOSES - December 11, peacefully in hospital after a long illness of Ferryhill. Muriel (nee Hull), aged 81 years, beloved wife of Jack, dearly loved mother of Ken, John and Anne, mother-in-law of Christine, Jean and David, much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Monday, December 19. Will friends please meet at 10.15 a.m., for service in St. Luke's Church followed by cremation at Durham. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at Cleves Cross Grange. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the MARA Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital care of the family.
MOWATT - On December 11, suddenly in hospital, formerly of Haswell Plough. Mary, aged 84 years, much loved wife of the late Joseph J. Mowatt, beloved mam of Jim, Ann, Margaret and Joseph, mother-in-law of Jean, Sandra and Jack, also a dearly loved little nan. Cortege leaving her son's residence. Friends please meet at St. Paul's Church, Haswell Thursday, for service at 12.00 noon, followed by interment at Thornley Cemetery.
MURRAY - Suddenly in hospital, on December 11, of Sherburn Village. Malcolm, aged 56 years, devoted husband of Helen, loving father to Neil and Clare, proud grandad of Daniel, Jamie and Emily, dear father-in-law to Michelle and Michael also a dear brother and brother-in-law. Loved in life and forever. Friends please meet at St. Mary's Church, Sherburn for service on Friday, December 16 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
NEAVE - December 14, suddenly, of Bishop Auckland. Margaret (Peggy), aged 95 years, devoted wife of the late George, beloved mother of Fred and mother-in-law to the late Margaret, much loved grandma to Claire and Peter, Simon and Sarah, also loving great-grandma of Samuel. Cortege to leave her son's residence at 9.05 a.m. on Tuesday, December 20 for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Will friends please meet at church.
OLIVER - Sylvia Margaret (Jacqui), aged 62 years, of Melsonby, died peacefully at home on December 13, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Much loved by all her family and many friends. Funeral service at St. James' Church, Melsonby on Thursday, December 22 at 1.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for Cancer Research UK may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
PACE - On December 12 peacefully in hospital, of Dodds Terrace, Wingate. Robert, aged 99 years, dearly loved husband of Nellie, brother of Tom and Billy, loving brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege leaving residence Monday at 12.30 p.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church for service at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Ward 11, Hartlepool University Hospital, c/o Speckmans Funeral Service, 25 Front Street, Wingate. TS28 5DD.
PALLISTER - December 12, suddenly of Shildon. Bertha (nee Tillotson), aged 97 years, much loved aunt to all the family. Friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Shildon on Monday, December 19 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. No flowers please by request.
PEACOCK - December 13 (peacefully, in Barrington Lodge Care Home), of Eldon Lane. Doris (nee Jennison), aged 95 years. A much loved wife of the late Harry, devoted sister-in-law of Freda, a loving aunt of Keith, Sylvia and the late Melvyn, great-aunt to David and family. Friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church, Eldon on Wednesday December 21, at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in St. Mark's church yard.
PICKERING - Margaret Peacefully, in hospital on December 10, aged 63 years, of Melsonby Crescent, Darlington. Dearly loved wife of Barrie, much loved mum and a devoted gran of Alice. Funeral Friday December 16. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 10.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent, c/o. Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
PROCTOR - Vera (nee West) On December 13, suddenly in hospital. Vera, aged 65 years, of Fishburn, a dearly loved wife of Bob, much loved mam of John, Stuart and their families. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, December 22 at St. Catherine's Church, Fishburn at 10.30 a.m., prior to private cremation. Flowers welcome to the church. Donations, if so desired, to the Haematology Unit, University Hospital of North Tees.
RAINE - Lawrence of Morton-On-Swale. Died peacefully at home after a short illness on December 10, 2005. A dearly loved and loving husband of Ann, a much loved daddy of Stuart and Stephanie and dear step father of Geoffrey, Robin and Christopher. Funeral service to be held at St. Helen's Church, Ainderby Steeple at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2005. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to St. Helen's church funds.
RICHARDSON - December 10, at home, of Claypath, Durham. Bert, aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret and a much loved father and pops. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, December 16 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for St. Cuthbert's Hospice may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor afterwards.
RICHARDSON - Edythe Amelia, in her 89th year, of Baring Court, Tow Law, died peacefully on December 10, in Darlington Memorial Hospital, surrounded by all her family. Loving wife of the late George, a devoted mother to Anne and Adele, special mother-in-law of Ken and Larry and cherished gran to Anna. Friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 1.20 p.m. on Friday, December 16, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be left for St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law, the church she loved. We look for her in rainbows, in every sunny day and then she can remind us that she's never far away.
ROBINSON - (nee Tweddle) December 11, (peacefully in hospital). Edna of Newton Aycliffe, (formerly of Hartlepool). Dearly loved wife of John and a much loved mam to Keith, Ian and Paul and mother-in-law to Janice, Julie and Anna, also a dearly loved grandma. Would friends please meet for service on Friday, December 16, at 1.15 p.m. St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe followed by interment at West Cemetery.
ROBINSON - December 10 (suddenly), at Wayside, Wheatley Hill. Ernest, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Ella (nee Reay), dearly loved father of David and Paul, dearest father-in-law of Mandy and a much loved grandad of Danielle and Jamie. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 2.10 p.m. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service and cremation at 2.30 p.m.
ROGERS - Frank Hartlepool On December 10, suddenly. Frank, aged 78 years, loved husband and best friend of Mary, much loved father of Elizabeth and Andrew, father-in-law of David and Jacqui and dear grandfather of Kate, Jack, Peter, Faith and Eve. Funeral service of Thanksgiving at The Parish Church of St. Luke, Tunstall Avenue, Hartlepool, Thursday at 2.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Hartlepool Crematorium, Tanfield Road, Hartlepool. Family flowers only, if so desired, donations to R.N.I.B,. Falcon Park, Neaden Lane, London. NW10 1RN.
SANDBERG - December 7, 2005. Annie (Nancy), aged 79 years, of Auckland Oval, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Walter, a dearly loved aunt, great-aunt and cousin. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral Thursday, December 15. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
SMITH - Christopher Died December 8, 2005, aged 58 years. Beloved eldest son of the late Alwyn and Mary Smith, late of Ashfield, Swainby. Brother of Betty, Glenys, Les and Jeff and a very dear uncle. Funeral service to be held Friday December 16, at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Would friends kindly meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to, Struan, 3 Pinetree Grove, Middleton St. George. Rest in Peace.
SOULSBY - December 12 (suddenly in hospital), of Station Town, Wingate. Loveday (nee Gregson), formerly Thompson, aged 85 years, a loving mother of Lily, Margaret and Maureen, dearest mother-in-law and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Cortege leaving Ferndale Close, Station Town, Tuesday at 10.20 a.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate for service at 10.40 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Alzheimer's, c/o Maureen Luke.
SOULSBY - December 8, peacefully in hospital, of Skerne Avenue, Trimdon Village, late of Deaf Hill. Joseph Henry, aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late Catherine (nee Wilkinson), dearly loved father of Robert and Penny and a much loved grandad of Karen, Amanda and Catherine and a great-grandad. Cortege leaving residence, Thursday at 9.50 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Alban's Church, Trimdon Grange for service at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery.
SOWERBY - December 13, at Brandon Lodge Nursing Home (formerly of Oversteads House, Ushaw Moor). George, aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Hilda, a beloved father of the late Brian, father-in-law of Lil and a dear grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, December 20 at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Friends welcome for refreshments at Oversteads House afterwards.
SPIERS - December 9, after a short illness, of Langley Moor. George, aged 44 years, beloved husband of Ann, dearest father of Stephanie, much loved son of George and Louise, a dear brother of Gary, Jeffrey, David and Andrew. Funeral Thursday, December 15. Would friends please meet at 11.45 a.m. for service in St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor, followed by private interment. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Willowburn Hospice and Cancer Research, c/o Mrs. Ann Spiers.
STAMFORD-BEWLAY - December 12 (suddenly in hospital), of Cleveland Avenue, Darlington. Wyn, beloved wife of Philip, dearly loved mother of Christopher and the late Michael, a dear mother-in-law of Jane and loving grandma of Michael and Nicholas. Funeral Thursday, December 22. Friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church, Woodland Road at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment West Cemetery. Flowers, if desired, may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
STEPHENSON - (nee Teesdale) December 13, peacefully at Sandringham Care Home, Bishop Auckland (formerly of Newton Aycliffe). Margaret, aged 82 years, much loved wife of Arthur, dear mother of Maurice, Lynne and Margaret, beloved grandmother to Julie, Lesley, Maurice and Vicky and great-grandmother to Grace, Bradley, Charlotte, Daniel and Xanthea. Would friends please meet for service on Tuesday, December 20 at St. Mary's Church, Newton Aycliffe at 11.00 a.m., followed by private interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to The Alzheimer's Society.
STEPHENSON - (nee Teesdale) December 13, peacefully at Sandringham Care Home, Bishop Auckland (formerly of Newton Aycliffe). Margaret, aged 82 years, much loved wife of Arthur, dear mother of Maurice, Lynne and Margaret, beloved grandmother to Julie, Lesley, Maurice and Vicky and great-grandmother to Grace, Bradley, Charlotte, Daniel and Zanthea. Would friends please meet for service on Tuesday, December 20 at St. Mary's Church, Newton Aycliffe at 11.00 a.m., followed by private interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to The Alzheimer's Society.
STEVENSON - December 14, of Darlington Road, Nevilles Cross, Durham. Jean, aged 52 years, dearly loved wife of Robert, a much loved mam of Emma, loving grandma of James, sister of Ailsa and Pamela and a dear daughter of Malcolm and the late Mary. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Nevilles Cross on Monday, December 19 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations for the Breast Cancer Research Trust may be given after the service or sent to N. Alderson Funeral Directors, Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor.
TAYLOR - December 10 (peacefully), of Shildon. Lily (nee Race), in her 99th year, beloved wife of the late George Christopher, loving mother of George, Lillian and the late Ron, a dear mother-in-law of Jennie, a devoted nana, great-nana and great-great-nana, also a loving aunt. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Friday, December 16 at 10.45 a.m., followed by private interment. Any floral tributes to Co-operative Funeral Service, Church Street, Shildon.
THOMPSON - December 12, suddenly, but peacefully at home in Northallerton. Dorothy, aged 85 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Cyril, loving mother of Joyce and Geoffrey and a dear mother-in-law and a much loved grandma and great-grandma and sister. Funeral service to take place at All Saint's Church, Northallerton on Tuesday December 20, at 12.00 noon followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for, The Break Through of Breast Cancer c/o, Mrs. L. Crosby, 3 Spring Hill, Welbury, Northallerton.
THOMPSON - December 9, suddenly at home, in Bedale. David John, aged 60 years, loving partner of Chris and dear father of Scott and Debbie, stepfather of Robert, Michael, Stephen and grandad to Georgia and Molly. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Friday, December 16 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Martin House Hospice.
THORNTON - Emily (nee Brown), aged 80 years, of Winston, died peacefully at the Richardson Hospital, Barnard Castle on December 13. Beloved wife of the late John (Jack) much loved mam of Linda, dear mother-in-law to John, loving gran of Luke and Hayley and a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, Winston on Wednesday, December 21 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in church for Winston Church Funds.
THWAITES - Spensley (Spenk), aged 79 years, of Sycamore Close, Bainbridge, formerly of Dyke Heads, Gunnerside, died peacefully in hospital on December 15. Much loved brother of Betty and Esther and the late Annie, Lawrence and Adam, brother-in-law to Dorothy and will be sadly missed by nephews and nieces, grand nephews and nieces. Funeral service at Gunnerside Methodist Chapel on Thursday, December 22 at 10.30 a.m, followed by interment in the chapelyard. Friends please meet at the chapel. No flowers please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the chapel for Gunnerside Chapel and Gunnerside Institute Funds.
TREASURE - Lily (nee Daunton), aged 98 years, formerly of Ravensworth and Bishop Sutton, Somerset, died peacefully at Nightingale Hall, Richmond on Saturday, December 10. Beloved wife of the late Sam, loving sister of the late Iris and the late Ella, much loved aunt of Roger, Janet and Doug, Mary and John, Richard and Brenda and the late Ann. Loving great-aunt, great-great-aunt, great-great-great-aunt and caring 'Auntie Lily' to everyone. Funeral service at Ravensworth Methodist Chapel on Friday, December 16 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given in the chapel for Nightingale Hall Residents' Funds and Ravensworth Chapel.
TRUSWELL - December 12, (after a short illness), of Spennymoor. Edna (nee Mitchell), aged 80 years. A loving wife of Ossie, a dearly loved mam of Frank, Edna and Anita, a dear mother-in-law of Bev, Tony and Dave and a much loved nanna. Would friends please meet Durham Crematorium on Thursday for a service and committal at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be left in the collection plate at the crematorium for The 'MacMillan Nurses'.
WAKE - On December 15 (peacefully), of Newton Aycliffe. Esther, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas Wilfred (Wilf), loving mother of Sandra and mother-in-law of Colin, also a much loved nana of Deborah, Elaine, Rachael, Caitlin and Melissa. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, December 22 at 11.45 a.m., at Darlington Crematorium. Friends welcome, please meet at the crematorium.
WALKER - December 7, suddenly at home, of Woodland Crescent, Kelloe. Stan, aged 52 years, cherished husband of Kathleen, devoted dad of Dawn, Stacey, Kent and the late Kirk, proud grandfather, beloved son of John and the late Zena, also dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 1.45 p.m., on Thursday, followed by interment in Kelloe Cemetery.
