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PALMER June 18 of The Chains, Gilesgate. Edith, aged 79 years, beloved wife of Jim, dearly loved mother of Anne, Jeffrey and Susan and a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Monday June 23 at 10.30 a.m.
POCKLINGTON June 13, in hospital. John James, of Crakehall, aged 72 years, beloved husband of Dorothy, a loving father of Yvonne, Sharon and Andrew, also dear father-in-law and grandad to Vickie, Richard, Cameron and Katie. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Crakehall on Tuesday, June 24 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to be divided between Church Funds and Diabetes UK.
PRITCHARD June 15 (peacefully, in hospital), of Aiskew. Alan, aged 65 years, beloved husband of Elizabeth, also a dear father and grandad. Funeral service to be held at Wycar Methodist Church on Monday, June 23 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Glebe House Surgery Equipment Fund.
PUGH Victoria, aged 33 years, suddenly in Hull. Beloved eldest daughter of David and Elizabeth (Marley), sister to Christopher and Melissa, of Brampton, in Cumbria, devoted fiancée of Alasdair Thomson, dear granddaughter of Jean and Nance, also a dear niece and cousin. Funeral service will be held in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, followed by cremation at Durham. Cortege to leave 42 Jenkins Drive, Bishop Auckland at 2.20 p.m. Will friends please meet at the church.
ROBINSON (nee Gray) Enid, Hon. Fellow Pharmaceutical Society. Died June 10, aged 84 years. Widow of Husband Tom (died 1959), sister to Neil and Mary deceased, survived
by brother Duncan and sisters Anne and Peggy. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Cockfield on Friday June 27, at 2.00 p.m. followed by interment in Cockfield Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for Cancer Research U.K. are being accepted by, E. Wilkinson and Son Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham. DL12 8BJ.
ROBINSON June 13, suddenly, of Coronation Avenue, Carrville. Betty, aged 63 years, beloved wife of Tommy, a much missed mother, nana and great-nana. Would friends and family please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Thursday at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Belmont Cemetery at 11.00 a.m.
ROWNTREE On April 25, at Chacombe, Banbury and formerly of Skeeby, near Richmond, North Yorks. William John, aged 63 years, dearly loved husband of Glynis, very dear father of Simon and Alison, loving grandfather of Jonathan, a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service and cremation have taken place at Chacombe, Banbury. A Thanksgiving Service for William's life will take place at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Saturday, June 21 at 3.00 p.m. to which all relatives and friends are welcome. Donations in memory of William, if so desired, may be given for The Katharine House Hospice, c/o Simon Barningham, Manor Farm, Grinton, Richmond, North Yorks., DL11 6HL.
RYAN Robert June 13, of 8 Roseby Road, Horden. Bob, aged 70 years, dearly beloved husband of Doreen, a loving father of Shaun, Zeela, Leslie and Robert, dear stepfather, grandad and great-grandad. Cremation Durham Crematorium Thursday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Mary's Church at 12.40 p.m.
SCOTT June 15 (suddenly, at home), of Dallymore Drive, Bowburn. Ethel, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, devoted mam of Lorna and Maureen, sadly missed mother-in-law of Alan and Charlie also a treasured nana and great-nana. Would friends please meet for service and cremation on Friday at Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m.
SCOTT June 15 (suddenly), of High Northgate, Darlington. James (Scottie), aged 58 years, dear dad of Michael, Andrew, Peter, Jason and Darren. Funeral Tuesday, June 24. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m.
SCOTT Veronica Ann, died peacefully at home after a long illness, of Arundel Drive, Darlington. Loving partner of Andrew, dearly loved mother of Alan, Mark and Peter, also a dearly loved mother-in-law and grandmother. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m.
SELLERS Peacefully on June 16, in Hallgarth Nursing Home, Durham. Helena, a loving mam, gran and great-gran. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Friday, June 20 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St Cuthbert's Hospice, c/o Stuart Wright Funerals, Gilesgate, Durham. Plate provided at the crematorium.
SHIELD With great sadness the Shield family announce the death of George on June 18, aged 71, after an illness courageously fought. Devoted husband of Joyce, loving father to Dorne, Tracey and Michael, father-in-law to Tim and Julie and loved grandpa of Thomas, Rebecca, William, Robert, Elise, Freya and Alfie. Taken from us but forever in our hearts. Funeral service at All Saint's Church, Manfield on June 25 at 2.30 p.m. followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to The British Heart Foundation, c/o Miss C.A. Miller, 35 Hatfield Road, Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham. DL5 5PW. Friends please meet at the church.
SIMPSON June 18 (in hospital), of Morris Grange, (formerly of Wensley Road, Romanby, Northallerton). Nancy, aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of the late Raymond, loving mother of Carolyn, mother-in-law of Peter, dearest nana of Robert, Guy and Philip, great-grandma to Eleanor. Funeral service to be held in Romanby Methodist Church, 11.00 a.m. Friday, prior to cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if wished for Morris Grange and Chapel Funds.
SISSON June 14 (peacefully, at Rydal Nursing Home, Darlington), of Hanover Close, Darlington. Alfred Ernest, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of John, Michael and Judith, loving father-in-law to Ruth, grandfather to Sarah, Sheryl and Sandra and a dearly loved brother to Renee. Funeral Monday, June 23. Will friends please meet 2.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research UK, Lambton House, 6 Lambton Road, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4RX.
SLATER June 16, peacefully at home, after illness borne with great courage and dignity. Raymond (Ray), aged 57 years, of Durham Street, Bishop Auckland. Beloved husband of Edith, devoted dad of Nichola and Tony, dear father-in-law to Stan and Maryanne, a much loved and loving granda to Rebecca and Jessica, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Escomb Saxon Church at 2.15 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery.
SMITH June 15 (peacefully in hospital), of Abbeyfields House, Eaglescliffe (formerly of Middleton Tyas). Marjorie, aged 85 years, dearly loved wife of the late William Henry, much loved mother of Adrian, a loving mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral Thursday, June 19. Friends please meet for service in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 3.30 p.m.
SMITH June 17 (peacefully, in hospital), of Bowness Grove, Ferryhill. George, aged 79 years, beloved husband of Jennie, dearly loved dad of Alison and Keith, adored granda of Chris and Stephen, much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Would friends please meet at the crematorium.
SNOWBALL June 15 (after a long illness). June Margaret (nee Lowes), aged 68 years, of Ainderby Steeple, beloved wife of George, much loved mother of Mark and mother-in-law of Julie, grandmother of Jake. Funeral service to be held at St. Helen's Church, Ainderby Steeple on Friday, June 20 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Cancer Research and Ainderby Church.
STAINTHORPE June 13, suddenly at home, of Middleton St. George. William John, MM (Farmer Bill), aged 83 years, dear husband of Gladys (nee Nixon), much loved and respected father of Marilyn, Joan, Dennis, Trevor and Valerie, also a very proud grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Monday, June 23. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium 1.15 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to various animal charities for which a plate will be provided at the service.
STERNBERG June 18, (peacefully), in The Kings Court Care Home, Barnard Castle, (formerly of Grove Park, Barnard Castle). Christina, aged 89 years, much loved wife of the late David, a loving step-mother and aunt. Would family and friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday June 25 at 1.45 p.m. Floral tributes may be sent c/o, John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Staintoin Village, Barnard Castle. DL12 8RB.
STONES June 19 (peacefully, in hospital), of Market Crescent, Wingate. Eliza (nee Iddon), aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack, a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Cortege leaving residence, Tuesday at 10.20 a.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church for service at 10.30 a.m. followed by interment in church yard.
SUDDES June 18, peacefully in Homelands Hospital. Evelyn May, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Joseph (Joss), devoted mam of Margaret, dear mother-in-law to Ken, also a much loved and loving gran to Richard and Claire. Will friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Hamsterley at 2.15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be left in church for St. James' Church and Ward 1, Homelands Hospital.
TAYLOR Newton Aycliffe June 10, (suddenly). Moyra, aged 68 years, dear wife of the late Ernest, a much loved mother and grand mother. Funeral on Friday June 20. Would friends kindly meet for service at St. Claire's Church, 11.00 a.m. prior to cremation at Darlinton Crematorium 11.45 a.m.
TAYLOR June 13, peacefully, at 54 Davis Crescent, Langley Park. Jean, aged 61 years, dearly loved wife of Vince, devoted mam of Vincent, Debra, Sandra, Geraldine and young Sandra, also a much loved grandma. Friends please meet for funeral service at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Langley Park on Thursday, June 19 at 11.30 a.m. Interment to follow in Langley Park Cemetery.
TEMPLE June 12 (result of a tragic accident), of Newton Aycliffe. Sarah, aged 16 years, a very much loved daughter of Stephen and Brenda, a loving sister of Michael, a devoted granddaughter of Wilf, Ruby, Nancy and the late Arthur, also a dear niece, cousin and friend to all. Service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe on Friday, June 20 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment at West Cemetery, Newton Aycliffe. Will friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Middlesbrough General Hospital I.T. Unit, c/o Brenda Temple.
TENWICK June 8, of Eden Cottage (formerly of Thirlmere Road), Darlington. Celia Mary, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Maurice, dearly loved mam of Marjory and Christine, adored grandma of Julian, Nicholas and Elizabeth. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
THOMAS June 14, peacefully, at Homelands Hospital, of Borrowdale Grove, Crook. Doris, aged 86 years, loving mother and mother-in-law of Vivienne and Tony, also a devoted gran and great-gran. Private funeral service will be held at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, June 18 at 2.00 p.m.
WAKE June 15 (passed away in hospital), of Manor Close, Walesby, Nottinghamshire (formerly of Spennymoor). John Joseph (Joe), aged 79 years, much loved husband of the late Alice, a dear dad of Lynne, Kathryn, Sharon, John, David, Anthony and Bobby, a dear father-in-law, granda of thirteen and great-granda of five, also a dear brother. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor at 12.30 p.m. on Friday, followed by interment at 1.15 p.m. in York Hill Cemetery. Friends are invited to The Weardale Hotel for a reception afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Ward C1 Funds, Bassetlaw General Hospital, Worksop, c/o the family.
WALKER June 14, of Wesley Crescent, Shildon (formerly of Bishop Auckland). John Joseph, aged 84 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Peggy, devoted father of Lily, Lynne, Margaret and Yvonne and a dear father-in-law, also much loved granda and great-granda. Cortege leaving residence on Monday, June 23 at 11.00 a.m. for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 11.10 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at church. Many thanks to the doctors and staff at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
WALTON June 13, suddenly, of West Auckland. Heather, aged 64 years, a much loved and loving mam of David, Pauline, Graeme and Mark, a dear mother-in-law, much loved nana, also a dear daughter, sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.30 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery. Flowers may be sent or, if preferred, donations may be given for Cancer Research, c/o the family.
WATSON June 8, (peacefully at home, after an illness bravely borne), of Albery Place, Darlington. John (Jack), aged 78 years. Ever loving partner of Nancy, loving father of Shirley and Michael, father-in-law of Steve and Lynn, grandad and great-grandad. Cortege to leave 101 Estoril Road South, Thursday June 19 at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please.
WATSON Elizabeth (Liz), on June 12, peacefully in hospital. Liz, aged 93 years (former resident of Shildon Court), a dearly beloved wife of the late Samuel Watson. A loving mam of Vera, Charles, Mary, David and Geoffrey, a dear mother-in-law, nana and great-nana, also a dear sister of Ann and Tommy. Service and cremation to take place on Wednesday at Stranton Grange Crematorium Chapel, Hartlepool at 1.40 p.m.
WATTON June 16, peacefully in hospital, of Harnby. Dorothy Mary, aged 92 years, dearly loved wife of the late Len. Funeral service and cremation to be held in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium 11.30 a.m. on Monday, June 23. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
WEARMOUTH June 19, peacefully at home with his family, Escomb, Bishop Auckland. Norman, aged 61 years, beloved husband of Mary, devoted dad of Paul and Pamela, dear father-in-law to Jan and Pete, a much loved and loving granda, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Escomb Saxon Church at 12.45 p.m. on Monday, June 23, followed by interment at Witton Park.
