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RACE - October 2 (peacefully, after a short illness bravely fought), of Deversoir, North Street, Ferryhill. Isabella (Belle, nee Richardson), aged 76 years, dearly loved wife of Derrick, much loved mother of Maureen and Keith and Malcolm and Mandy and devoted grandma of Simon, Sam, Helen, Jonathan and Rosie. Would friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church at 9.45 a.m., on Friday, followed by cremation at Durham.
ROBERTS - September 30 (peacefully in hospital), of Shildon. Bob, aged 89 years, loving husband of the late Nancy, a dear father of Anne and David, also a sadly missed grandfather. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church on Monday, October 8 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to go to St. John's Church, Shildon.
SHUTT - October 1 (suddenly, at home), 6 Holywell Lane, North Cowton. George Cyril, aged 78 years, dearly beloved husband of Pops. Service at St. Luke's Church, North Cowton at 1.45 p.m., on Tuesday, October 9, followed by cremation at Darlington West Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to the Heart Foundation (plate in church).
WILSON - October 2, of 21 South End Villas, Crook. Violet, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, a dearly loved mother of Harold, Arthur, Norman, the late George and their families, also a dear aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church on Friday at 8.40 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
ARMSTRONG - December 6 (peacefully, in hospital), of Portland House, Willington. John George (Jackie), aged 66 years, loving brother of Raymond and friend to many. Cortege leaving Portland House, Willington for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday December 11, at 1.30 p.m.
BARNES - December 4, of Peterlee. Claire, aged 23 years. A unique spirit who shared with all who knew her, a warmth, generosity and above all gave selfless love, she touched our hearts and souls and will forever remain there. Funeral to take place on Tuesday December 11. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service at 11.00 a.m. Flowers may be sent or donations may be given to the family and will be shared between Claire's preferred charity.
COSSINS - Wilfred.Phoebe and the family of the late Wilfred would like to thank all relatives and friends for their kind thoughts, sympathy and cards received during their recent sad loss. Special thanks to the doctors and staff at Mowbray House, Canon Fox and Ken Pattison Funeral Director for Wilson Willoughby and Wetherills for all their help.
DARNBROUGH - December 5 (in hospital), of Hambleton Place, Thirsk. Florence, aged 86 years, beloved wife of Alfred, loving mother of Mary and a dear nana of Nick and Vicky. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Tuesday, December 11 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment.
FENTON - December 4 (in hospital), of Shildon. Edna May, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Bert, a dearly loved mam of Peter, Carol, a dear grandma of Joanne, Jonathan and Sarah. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at 3.45 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11, at Darlington Crematorium.
HUTCHINSON - December 3, peacefully in hospital. Rosina (Rose), aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Bob, dearly loved mum of Linda and Ian, much loved sister to Margaret, Tommy and Ruth, loving nana of Sam and Charlie. Funeral Thursday, December 13. Friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
LINSLEY - Violet, aged 74 years, on December 4, peacefully in hospital, of 40 The Fallows, Cockfield. Dearly loved wife of Roy, much loved mam of Wayne, dear mother-in-law of Melanie, loving nana of Donna, Brian and Tammy and great-nana of Aiden and Nathan. Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, December 11 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the chapel. Family flowers only, if desired, donations may be given in chapel for Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
LUGERING - Vera (nee Nicholson), born in Willington, Co. Durham on April 24, 1925, died at her home in Nottingham on Monday, December 3. Much loved wife of Ben and devoted mum of Ann. Vera's wish was that her funeral service should be private.
MACDONALD - December 6, of Greenways, Sunnybrow. Hilda Joan, aged 77 years, devoted wife of Raymond, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. on Wednesday, December 12. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be left at the crematorium for Coronary Care at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
MAWSON - Liz (Shippey), of Burrill, died November 14, peacefully in the Friarage Hospital, following a brave fight. Missed by so many. Funeral service was held at Darlington Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers for Cancer Research.
NEAL - December 5, suddenly in Scarborough. David, dearly loved son of Joyce and Vince. Dearest brother of Brenda and Carol.
NEVILLE - Dr. William, aged 79 years, at home after a long illness bravely borne, beloved husband of Toni, much loved father of Michael, Anne, Dennis, Frances and Anthony, dearly loved father-in-law and grandfather. Sorely missed by all his family. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Osmund's R.C. Church, Gainford at 9.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Macmillan Nurses and St. Teresa's Hospice, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
PRATT - December 4, peacefully, in Acorn Grange. Joe, aged 100 years, beloved husband of the late Edith, much loved dad of Eric and the late Joseph, father-in-law of Greta and Betty and a loving grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad. Cortege to leave 37 Bogma Avenue, Coxhoe at 2.10 p.m. on Monday, for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium Chapel at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel.
ROBINSON - December 1 (formerly of Newsham Way, Romanby and Fir Lodge). Florence (nee Aconley), dear wife of the late Douglas, a dearly loved aunt and great-aunt. Funeral Monday, December 17, 11.30 a.m. at All Saints' Church, Northallerton, followed by interment. Family flowers only.
SPARKS - December 4 (in hospital), of Crook. Isabel, aged 87 years, dearly loved wife of the late Alf, also a much loved mam and grandma to everyone. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday December 10, at 11.00 a.m. followed by cremation.
THYNNE - December 5, peacefully at Ashleigh House, Darlington. Dorothy (Dode), aged 90 years, dearly loved wife of the late Arthur, mother of John and Mervyn, grandma to Stuart, Christopher, Alexis and Angus, great-grandma to Hamish and Heather and also a much loved mother-in-law of Sheila and Bonnie. Funeral Thursday, December 13. Friends please meet for service in Cockerton Methodist Church at 2.00 pm.,followed by cremation.
WRAGG - December 4, of Bishop Auckland. Pauline (nee Dunn), aged 47 years, dearly loved and lovng mother of Lesley and Steven, dear mother-in-law of Lee and Julie, devoted nana of Christopher and Jordan, a loving daughter of Mary and the late Ray, dearest sister of Michael, Colin, Maureen and sister-in-law of Bernice, Dawn and Stephen, also a dear niece of Lily and much loved by Andrew, James and Rene. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Woodhouse Close, Bishop Auckland on Monday December 10, at 2.00 p.m. Interment to follow.
BEST - November 17, suddenly, in hospital, at Worksop (late of Crook and Hunwick). James Henry (Harry), dearly loved husband of the late Jean, father of June, Audrey, Valerie and Margaret and brother of Marjorie Elgey. Cremation took place at Doncaster on Monday, November 26.Sadly missed.
BOLTON - December 3, of Shildon. Nora, aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late Ellis, loving mother of Joan and Bryan, dear mother-in-law of John and Karen, devoted nana of Maxine and the late Jonathan and also a dear sister. Friends please meet for service at Shildon Methodist Church on Monday, December 10, at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
CRAIG - December 4, of 23 Ladysmith Terrace, Ushaw Moor. Kenneth, aged 79 years, beloved cousin of Eva and will be sadly missed by all his friends. Would friends please meet for funeral Mass in St. Luke's Church, Ushaw Moor on Monday December 10, at 11.00 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 12 noon. Bus provided from church to the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given for church funds.
MIDDLEMAS - December 2, tragically, of Bishop Auckland. Andrew David (Amos), aged 25 years, sadly missed adopted son of David and Eileen, also a grandson, nephew and cousin. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, December 11 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to be sent to Orbit 20, 20 The High Street, Spennymoor, Co. Durham, DL16 6DB.
PATTERSON - December 3 (peacefully, at home), of The Meadows, Middridge. Irene Maud, aged 62 years, dearly loved partner of Bill, devoted mother of Michael, Beverley, Christine, Neil and Allan and a dear mother-in-law to Karen, Mick, Joyce and Denise, a dearest nana of Michelle, Dale, Emily, Alexander and Michael, also a loving sister and auntie. Cremation Monday December 10. Will friends please meet for a service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 2.50 p.m. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Poachers Pocket Public House, Middridge.Cremation private.
RACE - December 3 (suddenly), of 45 Hillside Crescent, Thornley. Emma C. (nee Gray), aged 90 years, dearly loved wife of Norman, a much loved mother of Elsie, Norman, Will, Dave, June, Marjorie and the late George, also a loving mother-in-law, a devoted nana and great-grandma. Cremation Durham Crematorium Monday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service in Thornley Methodist Church, 12.45 p.m. Private from church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers for Alice House Hospice, c/o, the above address.
RICHMOND - December 2, peacefully at Poplar Lodge, Trees Park (formerly of Coniscliffe Road, Darlington). Hilda, aged 93 years. Will be sadly missed. Funeral Tuesday, December 11. Friends please meet for service in Grange Road Baptist Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
ROBINSON - December 1 (as the result of an accident). David, dearly beloved son of Delphia and (the late Martin), dear stepson of Christopher and dearly beloved brother of Karl, Matthew and James, also beloved grandson of Vera and Tom. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. You will always be in our hearts. Goodnight and God Bless.Would friends please meet for joint funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Gainford on Monday December 10 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to the I.C.U. Middlesbrough General Hospital and to the Spar Restoration Fund, Gainford.
ROBINSON - November 26 (as the result of an accident). Martin, of Gainford, dearly loved son of Tom and Vera and brother of Michael. Dear father of (the late David), Karl and Matthew. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Would friends please meet for joint funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Gainford on Monday December 10 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to the I.C.U. Middlesbrough General Hospital and to the Spar Restoration Fund, Gainford.
SLATER - December 4, passed away peacefully in Ventress Hall Nursing Home, of Westbourne Grove, Darlington. Ethel, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Reginald, devoted mother of Roger and Stephen, dear sister of Sidney, dear mother-in-law of Gail and also a much loved nana to Laura and Christopher. Will be remembered always with love and affection. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday at 3.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
TOWLER - December 2 (suddenly, in hospital), of Heathercote Farm, Romaldkirk, Barnard Castle. George Arthur, aged 74 years, beloved husband of the late Pearl, dear father of Edward and Gordon, a dearest father-in-law and a much loved grandad. Cortege leaving residence for service at St. Romald's Church, Romaldkirk on Tuesday December 11, at 12 noon followed by cremation at Darlington Cremator ium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for, The DarlingtonDialysis Centre, Memorial Hospital, would you please leave at the reception in the Reading Rooms, (plate provided) or give to any member of the family, or send c/o, John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton Village, Barnard Castle, County Durham. DL12 8RB.
ARCHER - November 27 (peacefully, in hospital), of Ash Drive, Willington. Michael (Spike), aged 42 years, devoted partner of Claire, much loved and loving father of Tina, Rachel, Kyle, Blaine and Amy, also a dearly loved brother and uncle. Cortege leaving residence for service at St. Stephen's Church, Willington on Wednesday December 12, at 1.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Cremation service to be attend by family and close friends only please. All relatives and friends are welcome to reception afterwards at The Commercial, Willington.
BAKES - December 2, peacefully in hospital. Sheila May, dearly loved mother of Steven and Elizabeth, loving grandma of Toni, Samantha, Ben and Eleanor, dear sister of Gladys, Irene and Ian and dear sister-in-law of Audrey. Funeral Tuesday, December 11. Friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation.
BLACKETT - December 1, of Willington. Florence, aged 85 years, much loved wife of the late Robert.The light has gone out of our lives. Bobby, Maureen, Susan, Ann and Gavin.Funeral service to be held in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 3.00 p.m. on Friday. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Heart Foundation.
BLACKETT - You will be sadly missed. Loving sister Joyce and brother Granville.
BURTON - December 2, peacefully, in hospital, of Malvern Crescent, Darlington. Olive, aged 88 years, dearly loved sister of Nora and Hilda and aunt of Keith, David and Gerald. Funeral tomorrow Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m.
BURTON - On December 4, suddenly but peacefully at home, in Northallerton, formerly of Stockton-on-Tees. Celia Vaughn, aged 79 years, dearly loved wife of the late Derrick and a loving mother and dearest grandma to Lee, Stacey, Daniel, Lauren and Karla. Funeral service and cremation to be held in St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium 10.15 a.m. Friday, December 7.
COOKE - Mary.Very peacefully at Eastbourne Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Wilf, so dearly loved by Neil and Yvonne, David and Sue, Michelle, Chris and Callum, Diane and Justin and John. Would friends please meet for cremation at Darlington Crematorium Chapel on Friday at 2.45 p.m.
COOK - December 1 of Ovington. Betty, aged 73 years, dear wife of Bill, a dear stepmam and gran. Funeral Friday December 7. Will friends please meet for service 12 noon at St. Mary's C of E Church, Wycliffe prior to burial.
CULLEN - Newton Aycliffe.December 4 (peacefully at Bethany House Nursing Home, Woodham), of Wallas Road. Laura (nee Fuller), aged 86 years, dearly beloved wife of 61 years to Harry, much loved mam of Michael, Jean, Billy and Thomas, also a dear mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Funeral Friday, December 7. Would friends kindly meet for service at St. Clare's Church 11.30 a.m., prior to interment in West Cemetery, School Aycliffe.
