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RAWLIN - On September 24, peacefully at home, with his family by his side, at Pearsons Cottage, Hauxwell (formerly of Finghall). Philip Michael (Mike), aged 62 years, much loved husband of Liz, devoted son of Nellie and the late Malcolm Rawlin, dearly loved dad of Stephen, Julie and the late Andrew, dear father-in-law of Pam, adored grandad of Christopher, Lisa, James and Emily and a loving brother to Susan. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, Finghall on Thursday, September 28 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Macmillan Nurse Fund and Church Funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
RAWNSLEY - September 23, peacefully in the Rutson Hospital, Northallerton, of Bedale. Audrey Muriel, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late James William, loving mother and mother-in-law of Anthea and Michael and a dear grandma of Nichola and Amy. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Wednesday October 4 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Flowers may be sent or donations if desired for the Rutson Rehabilitation Centre c/o Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
REED - September 26, of Glebe Cottage, St. John's Chapel. Robert William (Bobby), aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Margaret, loving father of David, Robert and Catherine, much loved granda of Michael, Melanie, Shannon and Darren, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle of Paul. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, St. John's Chapel on Saturday September 30 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
RICHARDS - September 22 (suddenly) of Rosedale, Spennymoor. Raymond, beloved husband of Beth, a loved and loving dad of Stella, Elaine and Jonathan and a much loved grandad. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor Friday for a service at 11.20 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
ROCHE - On September 24, peacefully in hospital. Doreen (nee Barber), aged 78 years, dear wife of the late George and the late Jimmy Steele, dear sister of the late Eric and the late Kenneth, much loved aunt and great-aunt. Friends and relatives please meet at Bowburn Methodist Chapel Friday, September 29 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research.
ROUNSLEY - On September 27, in hospital, of Tenlands Care Home, Ferryhill, late of Chestnut Avenue. Margaret Obay, aged 86 years, loving wife of the late Simmy, a dear mam of Terry, mam-in-law of Betty, grandma of Lisa and Terry, also great-grandma and a dear friend of the late Reg. Funeral service at Ferryhill Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3, followed by interment at Duncombe Cemetery at 1.30 p.m.
SCORER - George September 24, (suddenly, but peacefully, in hospital surrounded by his loving family), aged 71 years, of Bruce Glazier Terrace, Shotton. Dearly beloved husband of Jean, also a much loved dad of Angela and Ian. Cortege to leave residence on Thursday for service at Thornley Gospel Hall at 11.00 a.m. prior to interment at Shotton church yard. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the Gospel Hall. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to The Neurological Ward of Newcastle General Hospital c/o, Mr. T. Scorer.
SIMPSON - Jack, formerly of Richmond, passed away peacefully at his home in Stourport-on-Severn on September 25, 2006, aged 89 years. Funeral to take place at Kidder minster Cemetery on Friday, September 29 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations are being received for the Church Street District Nurses c/o Edwin Harris and Sons, 1 Crane Street, Kidderminster DY11 6XT. Tel: (01562) 822625.
SIMPSON - Jack, formerly of Richmond, passed away peacefully at his home in Stourport-on-Severn on September 25, 2006, aged 89 years. Funeral to take place at Kidderminster Cemetery today Friday, September 29, 2006 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations are being received for the Church Street District Nurses, c/o Edwin Harris and Sons, 1 Crane Street, Kidderminster DY11 6XT. Tel: (01562) 822625.
SMITH - Jean (nee Morland) aged 68 years, of Somerset, formerly of Shildon, died peacefully on September 18, 2006 at the Royal United Hospital, Bath. Sadly missed by all her family.
SMITH - September 25. Margaret, aged 94 years, loving mother of John and Eileen, a dear mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Funeral Monday, 2.45 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Any donations for The Talking Newspaper, c/o J.N. Smith, 26 Wycliffe Avenue, Northallerton, DL7 8SZ.
SOPPITT - September 17, suddenly. George, aged 72 years, of Hurworth Place, husband of Ann, dad of Helen, loving grandad of James and Matthew. Funeral Thursday, October 5. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to the British Heart Foundation c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
SOWERBY - September 25 (suddenly at home), Barnard Castle. Wilhelmina (Willa), dearly loved wife of the late James Norman, much loved mother of Norman, Maureen and Brian, dear mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, October 2 at 1.15 p.m.
SPENSLEY - Suddenly at home, surrounded by his loving family on September 25. Joseph (Joe), aged 69 years, of South Church, Bishop Auckland. Beloved husband of Ann, devoted dad of Beverley, Alan, Ann, Marlene, Joseph, Joanna and the late Richard, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving granda and great-granda, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 1.45 p.m. on Monday, October 2, followed by interment in South Church Cemetery.
STAINSBY - September 22, of Kitchener Terrace, Ferryhill. Ean Munro, aged 74 years, much loved husband of Eva (nee Owens) also a loving father, grandfather and father-in-law. Would friends please meet for service at Ferryhill Methodist Chapel on Friday, September 29 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired for the Candle Lighters Charity.
STAMPER - Kenneth Paul, aged 56 years, on September 16, suddenly in Dubai, devoted husband and father and good friend to many. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Monday, October 2 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please with donations, if desired, to Bliss Premature Babies Charity, care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ. Tel. (01748) 850033.
STEPHENSON - (Delves Lane) September 23, suddenly at home. Raymond (Ray), aged 53 years, beloved husband of Carol and much loved father of Michael and Daniel. Will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Service and cremation at Mountsett on Thursday, September 28 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Cancer Research.
STEPHENSON - September 28 (suddenly) of Leeholme, formerly of Dene Hopes Farm, Kirk Merrington. George William, aged 70 years, beloved husband of the late Jean, a dearly loved dad of Susan, Angela and Donna, a much loved son of Eva, a dear father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad, brother and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. John the Evangelist Church, Ingleton Wednesday for a service at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard.
STIRLING - September 26, (peacefully, in hospital), of Morpeth Avenue, Darlington. Tom, aged 84 years. Much loved husband to Dorothy, loving dad of Anita and Barbara, dearly loved father-in-law to Stuart, devoted grandfather to Karen, Richard, Andrew and Rachel, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Tuesday October 3. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
SUNTER - John of Simonstone, Nr. Hawes. Died suddenly, at home on Friday September 22, aged 84 years. Loving husband of Irene, father of Albert and Elizabeth, grandfather of Martin, Diane, Stuart, Emma and Jack and great-grandfather of Chloe and Nicole. Service at Hardraw Church on Friday September 29, at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished to, Hardraw Church.
