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SNOWBALL July 8, formerly of Bedford Lodge, Bishop Auckland. Teresa (nee Campbell), aged 100 years, beloved wife of the late Sydney, devoted mam of Terry, the late Frank and Ken, dear mother-in-law to Peter and Margaret, also a much loved and loving gran, great-gran and great-great-gran. Will all family and friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Wilfrid's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given for the Macmillan Nurses. R.I.P.
STOKOE July 11 (peacefully at home, after a short illness), of West Terrace, Spennymoor. Carrick, aged 71 years, beloved husband of Heather, dearly loved dad of Peter and Jacqueline and a much loved grandad. Would friends please meet in Trinity Methodist Church, Rosa Street, Spennymoor Wednesday for a service at 12.15 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to "Butterwick Hospice", Macmillan House, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland.
SUGDEN July 6, suddenly at her home, Pennine View, Harmby. Betty, aged 74 years, beloved sister of the late Doris, Jack and Frank and a very dear sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Spennithorne on Thursday, July 10 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Church Funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
TEASDALE June 28, of Stainton Grove, Barnard Castle. Kenneth, sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral service private.
THOMPSON July 5, of Manor House Cottages, Easington Village. Hilton, aged 92 years, dearly beloved husband of Ella, a dear father of Kay, Barry, Alan and Jane and a much loved grandad. Service at St. Mary's Church, Easington Village on Thursday, July 10 at 11.10 a.m., followed by private cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research c/o Jane Best. Deeply mourned by his family
THOMPSON July 11, peacefully at home, of Cook Avenue, Bearpark. Harry, aged 59 years, dearly loved husband, dad and grandad. Friends please meet for service in St. Edmund's Church, Bearpark on Wednesday, July 16 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the Macmillan Nurses and St. Edmund's Church Funds.
THOMPSON (Harry) Grandad we love you, Grandad we do, even though you're far away, we still love you. You're the bestest. Lewis, Reece, Jordan and Rachel.
THOMPSON (Harry) Not only my husband, but most of all my best friend. Goodnight, God Bless, see you tomorrow and always. I love you, Eileen.
THOMPSON (Harry) Treasured memories in our hearts, we will now hold of our great Dad, King of the Road. We love you for eternity, Steven, Amanda, Anne-Marie and Harry.
THOMPSON July 5 (peacefully at home, after a long illness bravely borne), of Darlington. Gladys, aged 83 years, dearest wife of the late John, treasured mother of Alan and the late John, loving mother-in-law of Beryl and also dearest friend of June and Ann. Funeral Thursday, July 10. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service and committal at Darlington Crematorium. Gladys's family and friends would like to thank all nurses and care workers for all of their special care given during Gladys's illness.
THORNTON July 9 (suddenly). John (Tacker), aged 46 years of Appleton Wiske. A much loved son, father, grandfather and brother. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday July 17, at 11.15 a.m.
TRESLOVE (nee Cuthbert) July 6, suddenly after a long illness, at Cedar Lodge, of Darlington. Dorothy, aged 73 years, much loved mam and mother-in-law. Funeral Friday, July 11. Will friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service at Kingdom Hall, Darlington, prior to interment in West Cemetery.
TROTTER July 6, peacefully, after a long illness. Margaret, aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late George Henry, dearly loved mother of John, Bobby and Alan, a dear mother-in-law, devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to be held in St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Thurs-day, July 10 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Butterwick Hospice, Middlefield Road, Stockton, TS19 8XN.
TUCKER Lily July 1, in The Hawthornes Nursing Home, Peterlee. Lily (nee Cameron), aged 93 years, dearly beloved wife of the late William, loving mother of Harry, dear mother-in-law of Janice. Cremation Hartlepool Crematorium Thursday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee at 11.15 a.m.
VOKES July 10, peacefully, at home, of Aston Terrace, Darlington. Alan, beloved husband of Kate and father of Jeremiah and Jonathan. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in St. James the Great Church, Albert Hill at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington DL3 7UA.
WALKER July 4 (suddenly, in the Isle of Wight), of Gilesgate, Durham. Watson, aged 64 years, dearly loved husband of Moira, dearest dad of Craig, Graeme and Karen, dear father-in-law of Alison and Sandra, dear brother of Ruth, devoted grandad of Philip, Adam, Jonathan and Aaron. Friends please meet at The Bethany Christian Centre, Houghton le Spring on Friday, July 11 at 1.00 p.m. for service, prior to interment in Houghton Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Bethany Christian Centre for Children's Work in Africa. Arrangements by Derek Moss, Funeral Directors.
WATT Elsie Aged 77 years. Died peacefully in Aycliffe Nursing Home. A dear aunt who was greatly loved. Long may you Rest in Peace. Funeral Wednesday July 9. Will friends please meet for service at 11.30 a.m. at Stephenson Way Cemetery.
WATTS Samuel Morgan (Sam), aged 93 years, on July 4, peacefully after a short illness, of Consett (formerly Blackhill and Bishop Auckland). Beloved husband of Margaret and the late Florence, a devoted father, father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and stepfather, also a very dear uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's United Reformed Church, Blackhill at 11.45 a.m. on Friday, July 11, followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left in church for church funds.
WELSH July 9 (in hospital), of Aycliffe Village. Hamilton (Hammy), aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Betty and a dear uncle. Would friends please meet at Darlington Crematorium Wednesday for a service and committal at 10.45 a.m. R.I.P
WHARAM July 6 (peacefully, in hospital), of London-derry. Frederick, aged 86 years, beloved husband of Ada, loving father of Jean and Kathleen, father-in-law of Keith and dear friend of Arthur. A beloved grandad of Jacqueline, Gary, Allison, Martin, Amanda, Paul and Stuart and great-grandad of Nicholas and Abigail. Funeral service to be held at St. John's Church, Leeming on Thursday, July 10 at 11.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to be divided between Church Funds and the Friends of the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
WHITEHOUSE July 7, peacefully, in Mandale House Nursing Home, Thornaby (formerly of Rise Carr, Darlington). David (Dave), aged 86 years, beloved husband of Marie, loving father of David and Joan, a dear brother of Mavis, father-in-law of Jean and David, a much loved grandfather, great-grandfather and brother-in-law. Funeral service to take place on Monday, July 14 1.45 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at the Chapel.
WOODS July 6 (suddenly, at home), 23 Price Avenue, Bishop Auckland. Peter, aged 69 years, a dearly loved father, father-in-law, granda, great-granda, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and a good friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church at 2.20 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery. All friends are welcome to refreshment in Cockton Hill W.M.C. immediately after this service.
APPLEBY On July 16, suddenly but peacefully, of 6 Joyce Terrace, Ushaw Moor. Mildred (nee Milly Dunn), aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Norman and a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, Ushaw Moor on Wednesday, July 23 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshments at 6 Joyce Terrace afterwards.
ATKINSON July 17 (peacefully, in hospital), of Coronation Square, South Hetton. Jean (nee Emery), aged 74 years, beloved wife of Dennis, dearly loved mother of Derek, sadly missed sister of Mary, John and Margaret, a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Friends please meet for service at The Independent Methodist Church, South Hetton on Tueday July 22 at 12.40 p.m. followed by cremation at Sunder land. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to, MacMillan Nurses Fund c/o, Dennis.
ATKINSON July 12 (in hospital), of Favenfield, Thirsk. Joyce, aged 64 years, beloved wife of Ian, loving mother of Karl, Lorraine and Sharon, a dear mother-in-law and nana. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Wednesday, July 23 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to The League of Friends, The Lambert Hospital, Thirsk.
BAMBROUGH July 17 (peacefully, in Lothian House), formerly of Rock Road, Spennymoor. Nellie, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late George and a dear aunt of Peter and Sheila and a great-aunt of Paul and Jill. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Wednesday for a service and committal at 11.00 a.m.
BENNETT June 26 (tragically), of 47 Marlene Avenue, Bowburn. Colin, aged 50 years, a much loved daddy of Gemma, brother of Alan, brother-in-law of Barbara, uncle to Gary and Lindsey, nephew of Helen and Margaret. Service and cremation will be held at 11.30 a.m. on Tuesday July 22 at Durham Crematorium.
BOAL On July 13, peacefully at home in Newton Aycliffe. Christine, beloved wife of Dennis, much loved mam of Keith and Paul, mother-in-law of Stephanie and Edwina, also a loving nanna of Connor and Kirsty, sister of Bill and Pat and daughter of Ken. The funeral service will take place on Friday, July 18, 10.00 a.m. at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
BOWERS John, aged 71 years, on July 14, suddenly at home, 25 Norman Road, Richmond, a much loved father and grandfather. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Monday, July 21 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the church.
BOWSER July 8, of Surtees Street, Bishop Auckland, suddenly in South Church Nursing Home, after a long illness patiently borne. Sam, aged 62 years, dearly loved brother of Mary, Allan, the late Rene, Bill and Arthur, a dear brother-in-law to Mavis, also a dear uncle and good friend to many. Cortege will leave his brother's residence, Dixon Street, Bishop Auckland at 2.20 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16. Will friends please meet for service in St. Wilfrid's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
BROWN July 12, of High Escomb, Bishop Auckland. Christine, aged 35 years, a much loved and loving daughter of Richard and the late Doreen, dearest sister of Alan and Andrew, dear sister-in-law to Delsa and Ann, also a dearly loved niece and auntie. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. on Friday, July 18. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left at the crematorium for the Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland.
BRYSON July 12 (peacefully, after a short illness), at Buckingham Road, Peterlee. Betty, aged 71 years, beloved wife of Joe, a loving mother of John and Sue and a much loved grandma, also a dear sister. Cortege leaving residence Thursday 10.50 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Cuthbert's Church for service at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment at Horden Cemetery.
BURN July 16, of 4 West End, Wolsingham. Vera, aged 80 years, dearly loved wife of the late Albert, loving mother of Colin and Aileen, mother-in-law of Susan and John and much loved grandma of Sarah, Christopher, Claire and Mark. Will friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Parish Church on Monday, July 21 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Weardale Community Hospital, c/o Mrs. Susan Burn, 27 Riverside, Wolsingham.
BUSHNELL On July 13, suddenly but peacefully at home in Northallerton. Helena Marjorie, aged 82 years, dear wife of the late Montague, mother of Helen and Jim, grandma to Toby and Melissa and great-grandma to Nicholas, James, Thomas and Oliver. Private family funeral at her request.
CARR July 15 (peacefully at home), of 3 Elvet Close, Cornforth. Sidney (Sid), aged 66 years, a loving husband of Marjorie, a dearly loved dad of the late Alison, a much loved brother of Alice and Dennis and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet in Holy Trinity Church, Cornforth, Monday for a service at 10.45 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
CARSWELL July 11 (in hospital), of 17 Elm Terrace, Horden. William (Jock), aged 74 years, dearly beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Ferguson), a loving father of Douglas and Liz. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Thursday. Will friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the crematorium at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Cancer Research, c/o B. Lee Funeral Service.
CARTER July 17, peacefully in hospital, of Hundens Lane, Darlington. Matthew, aged 73 years, dear husband of Helene, also a dear brother and brother-in-law. Funeral Thursday, July 24. Will friends please meet for service at 10.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Ward 32, Darlington Memorial Hospital.
