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TOASE - Witton Gilbert July 15, peacefully, at home. Barrie, aged 60 years, dearly beloved husband of Jill, much loved father of Evan, Craig and daughters-in-law Jacqui and Jill and also a dear brother. Friends please meet at Witton Gilbert Methodist Chapel at 1.45 p.m. on Thursday, July 20 for service, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research, Lambton House, 6 Lambton Road Jesmond NE2 4RX
TODD - July 19 (peacefully, in hospital with her loving family around her), of Fulthorpe Grove, Darlington. Irene, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Les, loving mam of Maurice and Sheena, dearly loved mother-in-law to Shirley and Dave, much loved nana of Michelle, Alison, Paul and Kelly, also a devoted great-grandma. Funeral Wednesday, July 26. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
TOPHAM - July 11, of Sowerby House Nursing Home, Sowerby, Thirsk. Gladys, aged 88 years, a dear friend and neighbour. The service will be held at St. James Green Methodist Church on Thursday, July 20 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment. No flowers please, by request. Donations in memory to the Church. Would friends please meet at the Church.
WALTON - Thomas Matthew (Tony), passed away peacefully in South Church Care Home on July 14. Thomas will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Friday, July 21 at 11.30 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations may, if desired, be given for The Stroke Association at the crematorium.
WANLESS - (Birtley) On July 13, 2006, late of Durham City. Sheila (nee Gregson), aged 90 years. We will remember you.
WEARMOUTH - George Robert, of Briscoe, Baldersdale, suddenly at home on Saturday July 8. Much loved husband of Sarah, a very dear father and father-in-law, cherished grandad, uncle, cousin and friend. Funeral service at 12.45 p.m. on Friday, July 21 at Barnard Castle Methodist Church.
WELBURN - July 18 (peacefully, in hospital), of Warkworth Way, Darlington. Sheila (nee Cadd), aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Alf, loving sister to Pat, also a much loved aunt, great-aunt and friend. Funeral Monday, July 24. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium
WILKINSON - July 20, peacefully at home, in Evenwood. Mildred (nee Metcalfe), aged 71 years, devoted wife of Gordon, also a much loved and loving aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Ramshaw Methodist Chapel at 1.00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, followed by private family interment in Evenwood Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be left in chapel for Cancer Research.
WILLIAMS - July 14, peacefully, in hospital. Vera Mary (nee Lee), aged 84 years, of Leyland Close, Bowburn, formerly of Broughton. Dearly loved wife of the late Harold, much loved mother of Norman and a dear sister of Connie. Funeral service at Bowburn Methodist Church on Friday, July 21 at 12.30 p.m., prior to private cremation.
WILSON - July 16 (peacefully, in Darlington Memorial Hospital, with her family by her side), of Bishop Auckland. Joyce (nee Ward), aged 82 years, loving mother of John, Margaret, Keith, Neil, Tony and Melvyn, dear mother-in-law of Tommy Pauline, Carol and Gayle, devoted nanna of Kelly and Trevor, Lee and Jason. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church on Thursday, July 20 at 11.20 a.m., followed by interment in Rosemount Cemetery.
WRIGHT - Jean July 13 (suddenly). Jean, aged 65 years of Gatenby, North Yorkshire. Beloved wife of Arnie and dear mother of Geoff, Tracey Peter and David. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Monday July 24, at 2.15 p.m. Floral tributes may be sent to, Wilson Willoughby and Wetherills, Funeral Directors, 223 High Street, Northallerton.
WRIGHT - John William, of Bishop Auckland, on July 12, aged 81 years, dearly loved husband of Thomasina (Ena), also a much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service in Woodhouse Close Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, followed by interment at Witton Park.
YARD - July 12, of Quarrington Hill. Inger, aged 77 years, devoted wife of the late Jack and a loving mother and grandmother. Cortege to leave residence 35 Neil Crescent, Quarrington Hill at 10.30 a.m. on Friday, July 21 for service at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Bus provided from residence.
YOUNG - Vera (formerly of Fishburn and Windermere), passed away peacefully on July 18 at Ventress Hall Nursing Home, Darlington. Will be sadly missed by Stephana, Bryan and Simon. Funeral Tuesday, July 25. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Research U.K. c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
ADDISON - Castleside At home on July 10, aged 66 years. Joyce Isabel, much loved wife of Alf, loving mam to Diane, Angela, Ross, Dale, Andrew, Monika and nana to Tony, Ashleigh, Matthew, Katie, Lollie and Murphy. Friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Castleside on Wednesday July 19, at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research or MacMillan Nurses.
AINSLEY - (nee Carter) July 7, in Rydal Nursing Home, of Eastbourne Road, Darlington (formerly of Willington). Margaret, dearly loved wife of Herbert (Bert). Funeral Thursday, July 13. Friends please meet for Graveside Service in Willington Cemetery at 2.30 p.m. No flowers please.
ALLINSON - July 11, peacefully in hospital, of Carthorpe. Sidney, aged 85 years. Funeral service to be held at Carthorpe Methodist Church on Monday July 17 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment at St. Lambert's Church-yard, Burneston. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Carthorpe Methodist Church and The Friends of the Friarage Hospital.
ARMSTRONG - July 8 (suddenly, at home), Brian, aged 46 years, of Eldon Street, Darlington. A much loved son of the late Walter and Edna, a devoted husband of Denise and family, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral to take place on Monday July 17. Would family and friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service in The West Cemetery Chapel prior to burial.
BAINBRIDGE - July 2 (peacefully), in Bishop Auckland General Hospital, with his family around him. George Brian, aged 70 years, of Bowes. Dearly loved husband of Nancy, dear brother of Olga and Kathleen and brother-in-law of Raymond, John and Gladys. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Barnard Castle Methodist Church on Thursday, July 13 at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to Ward 1, Critical Care Unit, Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
BALDERSTON - July 11, of Fernlea, Hawes. Betty, aged 86 years, a beloved wife of the late Dick, a much loved mother of Thomas, Richard, Sylvia and Harry and a very dear grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at Hardraw Church on Monday, July 17 at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Hardraw Church and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
