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MORRIS - May 18, suddenly in hospital, of Masham. Don, aged 84 years, a much loved husband of Grace, a dear dad of Marion, Barrie, Ticker and David and a treasured grandad and great-grandad. Loved and missed by us all. Service and interment at St. Mary's Church, Masham on Thursday, May 25 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations may be left in Church for Romanby Ward, Friarage Hospital.
MUSGRAVE - May 13, peacefully, in Darlington Memorial Hospital. Ombra, aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of the late Joe, much loved mum of Bernard and Judith, grandma to Martyn, Rachel and Christopher, mother-in-law to Judith and a dear sister to Joyce. Funeral service to be held at St Edmund's Church, Sedgefield on Thursday, May 25 at 10.30 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Francheska Willar Ward, Sedgefield Community Hospital.
NATTRASS - May 11, peacefully, of Audrey Grove, Darlington. David, aged 47 years, beloved husband of Michelle, dearly loved dad of Amanda and Clare, father-in-law of John and Robbie and devoted grandad of Emily. Funeral Thursday. Family and friends please meet for service in St. Herbert's Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
PALEY - May 15, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness. Carol, aged 61 years, formerly Hairdresser in Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland. Beloved wife of Malcolm, devoted mam of Gavin and Leanne, as good as a mam to David, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.30 p.m. on Monday, May 22, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for Motor Neurone Disease and the Butterwick Hospice may be given care of Leanne.
PERRIN - On May 12, suddenly in hospital, of Gilesgate, Durham. Mary, aged 94 years, wife of the late Joe and mum of Gillian. Service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, May 18 at 1.00 p.m. No flowers please at her request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Park House Road, Durham.
PHILBIN - May 17, of Bishop Auckland. Mary, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Bob, devoted mam of Rosemary, dear mother-in-law to Sandy, a much loved nana to Alyson, Gary, Debbie and their partners, also a loving great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.15 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24, followed by cremation at Darlington.
RAW - (nee Barker) On May 16, suddenly at home, in Rickleton. Kathleen Mary, aged 73 years (formerly of Darlington), beloved wife of the late Herbert, a much loved mum of Karen and a dear mother-in-law of Andy, also a devoted grandma of Sean. The funeral service will take place on Friday, May 26 1.30 p.m. at St Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends welcome, please meet at the Church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be made to the British Heart Found-ation c/o Miss Miller, 35 Hatfield Road, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 5PN or to the Marie Curie Cancer Campaign, 4 High Chare, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3PX.
REYNOLDS - May 14, of Brandon. Ian, aged 25 years, a loving son, brother, dad and uncle. Friends please meet for service at St Patrick's R.C. Church, Langley Moor on Tuesday, May 23 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Meadow-field Cemetery.
RICHARDSON - Karen, formerly Kelsey May 13, peacefully in hospital, of 30 Stratton Street, Spennymoor. Karen, aged 43 years, loving partner to Mark, loving mum of Andrew and Adam, also sister to Diane, Linda, Gary, Ron and Tracey. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Friday, May 19 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at the Church. All welcome afterwards at the British Legion, Spennymoor.
RICHMOND - Gilbert, aged 81 years, peacefully at home, in Richmond on May 13. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy, much loved dad of Lesley, George and Derek, a dear father-in-law, loving grandad, brother to Nancy and brother-in-law to Margo, Bill and Margaret. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, May 19 at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given at the Crematorium Chapel for Herriot Hospice Homecare.
ROBSON - May 15, peacefully at home, of Clare Avenue, Darlington. Alan Millar, aged 60 years, dearly loved husband of Sandra, much loved dad of Gillian and Brian, dear father-in-law of Naomi, beloved brother of Janet, brother-in-law of Alex and a loving uncle of Graham and Colin. Funeral Friday. 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 left at the service for The Samaritans and Elm Ridge Methodist Church.
ROSS - Bertha Janet Peacefully after a long illness, Janet, aged 89 years, of Easingwold, formerly of Kirby Hill. Beloved wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of Douglas and Raymond, a dear mother-in-law, nanna and great-nanna. Funeral service Kirby Hill Parish Church Friday, May 19 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, may be made to Cancer Research and Church Funds.
ROSS - May 12, peacefully in hospital, of North Road, Darlington. John, aged 77 years, dearly loved husband of the late Eva, much loved stepfather of Ann and Paul, stepfather-in-law of Billy and Jean, also loving grandad Johnnie to Leigh, Dale, Amy, Kaye and Taryn. Funeral Monday, May 22. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
SAPSED - May 16 (peacefully in hospital, after a short illness), of West Terrace, Spennymoor. Harold (Harry), aged 73 years (former employee of Rothmans), beloved husband of Edith, a dearly loved dad of Linda and Keith, a loving father-in-law to Billy and Lisa, a much loved grandad of Sarah and Caitlin and a dear brother-in-law to Fred and Caron. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor Monday for a service at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery.
SMIRTHWAITE - May 15 (peacefully), of Shildon. Dorothy (nee McNeil), aged 71 years, beloved wife of the late John, loving mam of Amanda, dear mother-in-law of Matthew. Friends please meet for service at Shildon Methodist Chapel on Monday, May 22 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
SMITH - Eddie, aged 74 years, of Brough Avenue, Colburn, died peacefully in hospital on May 14. Beloved husband of the late Jean, much loved dad of Yvonne, Susan, Marilyn and the late Nigel and a dear father-in-law and loving grandad. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Monday, May 22 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in Hipswell Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. 'Re-united with Mam and Nigel'.
SMITH - May 13, suddenly in Shildon, whilst on holiday from Australia. Arthur, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Marjorie, devoted father of Sandra, Robert, Paula and Lorraine, a much loved and loving father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad, dearest brother of the late Rhoda and Stan, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege to leave his sister-in-law's residence in Shildon at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, May 19 for service in Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium.
STEVENSON - May 13 (peacefully, in hospital), of King Street, Spennymoor. Fred, aged 75 years, re-united with the love of his life Pat (nee Fitzgerald), beloved dad of Margaret, Lynne, David and Carol and a much loved father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and uncle and a good friend loved by all. Cortege leaving daughter's residence Barnfield Road Thursday at 2.10 p.m. for a service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given to the family or left in the collection plate at the Crema-torium for the Critical Care Unit, Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
STOREY - Gilesgate On Wednesday, May 17, peacefully at home. Marie (retired Midwife), loving wife to Jack, mother to Laura and Jennifer and grand-mother to Viola and Alicia. Marie will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet at Waddington Street United Reformed Church, Durham on Tuesday, May 23 at 10.45 a.m. for service, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. By request, family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham DH1 2HX.
SUNTER - May 14, peacefully at Eastbourne Care Home. Eva, aged 90 years, of Hurworth Place, loving wife of the late Norman, loving mother of Jean and Stuart, mother-in-law of John and Christine, grandmother of Ian, Fiona, Andrea, Roger and the late Tracy, great-grandmother of Victoria, James, Lauren, Hannah, Amy, Thomas, Rhys, Kyle and Robbie. Funeral service to take place on Friday, May 19 at Darlington Crema-torium at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice.
TAIT - May 12 (peacefully in hospital). Dennis, aged 69 years, of Cheviot Walk, Coundon, a dearest brother of Eddy, a dear uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle. Would friends please meet Thursday, May 18 for a Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Coundon at 9.30 a.m., to be followed by interment in St. Joseph's Churchyard. All are welcome at Leeholme Working Men's Club for refreshments after the service. R.I.P.
TEASDALE - May 12 (suddenly, after a wonderful holiday, in Portugal). John, aged 65 years, much loved husband of Dee, loving step-father of Jill, Graham and Paul, grandad, great-grandad and also a loving brother and uncle. Would friends please meet for service at 11.00 a.m. on Monday May 22 in Durham Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Guide Dogs for the Blind. A plate will be provided at the Crematorium.
TWYMAN - John (Jack) Wish there were words that could somehow tell you Dad, how much you meant to us both. From your loving twin daughters Sandra and Pauline. God Bless
TWYMAN - May 15, peacefully at home, of Swan Street, Darlington. John (Jack), retired Postman, aged 88 years, dearly loved husband of Elsie, treasured dad of Sandra and Pauline, loving father-in-law of Graham and Peter, adored grandad of Phillip, Scott, Michael, Andrew, Elaine and their partners, also loving great-grandad of Jack, Naomi, Connor, Spencer and Rebecca. Funeral Tuesday, May 23. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington, followed by cremation.
WADE - May 14, of Shildon, formerly of Redmire Farm. Alfred, aged 80 years, beloved husband of Ellen, devoted dad of Carol, Paul and Valerie, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving grandad and great-grandad, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Monday, May 22 at 12.20 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given care of the family for Cancer Research.
WELSH - Suddenly in hospital, on May 11. Fred, aged 67 years, of Chilton. Dearly loved brother of Martyn and Norma, a dear brother-in-law, much loved uncle and great-uncle, close companion to Carrie and good friend of many. Will friends please meet for service in St. Aidan's Church, Chilton at 12.45 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, followed by cremation at Durham.
WHARIN - May 11 (peacefully in hospital), of Yoredale Avenue, Darlington. Thelda May, aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of the late Bob, dearly loved friend of John Leng and Pamela, much loved mum to Barbara and Geoff and nana to Megan and Anna. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for the Macmillan Nurses, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WHEATLEY - On May 16, suddenly in hospital. Maureen, aged 72 years, of Cockerton, dearly loved partner of George, beloved mam of Tony, Jackie, Gillian and Andrew, mother-in-law of Karl, Conrad and Lisa, adored nanna of Jamie, Marcus, Danielle, Connah, Adam and Paige. Funeral Tuesday, May 23. Would friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Darlington at 1.00 p.m., prior to interment. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WHITESIDE - May 10, peacefully at home, of Newton Hall. John, aged 76 years, dearly loved husband of the late Muriel, loving dad of John, Gary and Carole. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, May 18 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to the British Heart Found-ation c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham. Now At Peace Together
WHITWELL - Norah Eileen Peacefully in hospital. Eileen (nee Vester), aged 87 years, of Stillington, York, beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mother of Raymond, Derick, Eileen, Christine, Billy, Vera and Graham, a dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service Stillington Parish Church Thursday, May 18 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be made to Marton and Stillington Churches.
WILKINSON - May 12, died peacefully, in Bishop Auckland Hospital, resided at Willowdene Nursing Home (late of Fishburn). William (Billy), aged 92 years, dear husband of the late Eva and devoted father of Margery. Service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, May 19 at 11.30 a.m. No flowers. All donations to Ward 6, Bishop Auckland Hospital.
WILKINSON - May 10 (peacefully) in The Grange Residential Home, Darlington. Daisy, aged 86 years, loving mam to Phil and Diane, also much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Friday, May 19. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
WOOD - May 16 (suddenly, in hospital). Peter, aged 75 years, of Galloway, Darlington, dearly loved husband of the late Jennie, also a wonderful uncle. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Tuesday, May 23. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium.
WOOD - May 16, of Sherburn Hospital and formerly of Gilesgate, Durham. Sybil, aged 98 years, widow of Sydney, mother of Pat and Harry, also gran and great-gran. Friends please meet for service at Sherburn Hospital Chapel, Durham on Monday, May 22 at 2.15 p.m. Private cremation to follow. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired payable to Cancer Research UK c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham DH1 2HX.
WOODBURN - Veronica Marjery (Madge), of Oak Grove, Northallerton, aged 64 years, beloved wife of Derek and loving mother of Brian and June, passed away peacefully on May 17 in the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Parish Church, Northallerton on Thurs-day May 25 at 1.45 p.m., followed by private cremation at Darlington for family only. No flowers please. Donations to Friends of the Friarage, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
ALDWORTH - On July 22, of Crook, formerly of Roddymoor. Jennie (nee Elms), aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Alf, devoted mam of Kathleen and much loved and loving nana to Craig and Karen, also Ma of the late Don. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. on Monday, July 31.
ATKINSON - Jeffrey On July 16, 2006, suddenly at Pinfold, Newbiggin and of Mirfield, aged 70 years. Jeffrey, devoted husband of the late Joyce Mary (nee Whiteley). Dearly loved father of Elizabeth, Graham and Stephanie. Fondly remembered by Jane and son-in-law John, much loved grandfather of Kate, Sam and Eve, a very dear brother of Malcolm and Brian, a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service will be held at St Mary's Parish Church, Mirfield on Monday July 31, 2006 at 11.30 a.m. followed by private committal at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium. Friends please accept this intimation and meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be placed on the plates provided for the benefit of church funds.
ATKINSON - July 18, peacefully, in hospital. Dora, aged 80 years, devoted and beloved wife of George, much loved mother of Margaret, Stuart and Kathryn, mother-in-law of Jim, Sheila and Michael, treasured gran of Richard, Graeme, Laura, Emily and the late Hayley and great-gran of Ben and Bradley. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Parish Church, Northallerton on Thursday, July 27 at 12.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research can be sent to Wilson Willoughby and Wetherills, 223 High Street, Northallerton. You will remain in the hearts of those you leave behind.
BATES - (nee Grainger) July 26, peacefully in Stanton Hall, Darlington. Connie, aged 88 years, dearly loved wife of the late Samuel Rowell Bates, loving mother of Ron and Alan and a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Wednesday, August 2. Friends please meet for service in Pierremont Methodist Church at 3.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Stroke Association, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BAXTER - Neil Joseph On July 27, after a long illness bravely borne, at home, Orchard Way, West Rainton, aged 75 years. Dearly beloved husband of Ann (nee Anderson) and dearest father of Paul, Teresa, Anita and Paul, dear father-in-law of Shaun, Christine and Linda and a very much loved grandad of Luke, Christopher, Rebecca, Holly and Ellis. To be received into St. Michael's R.C. Church, Durham Road, Houghton-le-Spring at 7.40 p.m. Tuesday. Cortege leaving residence at 9.15 a.m. Wednesday for Requiem Mass at 9.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Sunderland Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Park House Road, Merryoaks, Durham, DH1 3QF. Sadly missed and deeply mourned. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P. All welcome afterwards to the Roker Hotel, Roker.
BAXTER - Neil Orchard Way, West Rainton. Died peacefully with courage, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Loving husband of the late Margaret and precious father of Paul and Teresa, father-in-law to Christine and Shaun and grandad to Luke, Christopher and Rebecca. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
