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RICHARDSON July 13, in hospital, of Rockwell Avenue, Darlington. Jean, beloved wife of Eric, dearly loved mother of Susan, Carole, Claire and John, also a much loved mother-in-law, nana and sister. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
ROUTLEY Beb Loving wife of Derek, devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Left us on July 14, peacefully in hospital, of Catterick Village. Funeral service in St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Friday, July 18 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
RUMFITT David Todd, aged 81 years, peacefully in hospital on July 12, of Richmond. Dearly loved husband of Florence and the late June, much loved father of Martin and dear father-in-law of Barbara. Funeral service in Richmond Methodist Church today, Friday, July 18 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, for Richmond Methodist Church Redevelopment Fund, may be given in church or sent to John Blenkiron and Sons, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
RUTHERFORD July 13 (peacefully), of Staindrop. John, aged 62 years, loving husband of Louanne, dear dad of Michelle, Adele and Gary, a dearest former husband of Doreen, a sadly missed grandfather of Sheldon, Laura and Abbie, also a much loved stepfather of Dan and Josh. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, July 22 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation.
RUTTER July 9 (suddenly, at home), of Lansdowne Street, Darlington. Margaret, aged 79 years, a much loved mother, nanna, great-nanna and sister. Funeral Friday, July 18. Will friends please meet for service at 1.00 p.m. at St. Mark's Church, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes, if desired, to Co-operative Chapels of Rest, Memorial House, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.
RUTTER July 13, peacefully at Darlington Manor Nursing Home. Frederick (Fred), aged 96 years, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth, dearly loved father of Melville and Verena, father-in-law of Brenda and Michael and much loved grandad of Philip, Lorraine, Leanne and Wayne and loving great-grandad of Amy. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m.
SCAIFE July 16, formerly of Middleham. Annie, aged 81 years, beloved wife of Ed, devoted mother of Brian and Christine and the late Slim, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving gran and great-gran. Will all family and friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23. Family flowers only. Donations to the Lifeboat Appeal may, if desired, be left at the crematorium.
SCOTT Basil July 15, of 9 The Grove, Easington Village. Basil, aged 69 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Jean, a loving father of Neil, a dear father-in-law of Julie and a devoted grandpa of Arron, Bridie and Cameron and best friend of Ivy. Cremation Durham Crematorium Monday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Easington Village at 1.45 p.m. Family fowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Renal Unit, Sunderland Royal Hospital.
SCOTT July 9 (suddenly, at home), of Hambleton Place, Thirsk. Gladys, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Bill, loving mother of Doreen and Maureen, a dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service will be held at York Crematorium on Thursday, July 17 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Asthma Society.
SCRAFTON Mark, aged 24 years, formerly of Pilmoor Close, Richmond, died tragically as the result of an accident, on July 12. Much loved son of Thomas and Lesley, loving brother to Clair and a dear grandson, nephew and cousin. He will be greatly missed by Jacki and all his family and friends. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Friday, July 25 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Easby Churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, if desired, donations for Rheumatoid Arthritis Research are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
SEWELL Cecil Graham, aged 83 years, of Cockfield, died suddenly at home on July 11. Beloved husband of the late Rene, much loved dad of Denise and loving grandad of Susan and Katy. Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, July 22 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the chapel. Family flowers only, if desired, donations may be given in chapel for the Macmillan Nurses and Chapel Funds.
SHOULDER July 12, formerly of Princes Street, Bishop Auckland. Nancy Elizabeth, aged 79 years, a dearly loved mam and nana who will be sadly missed by all her family. Cortege will leave her daughter's residence at 10.30 a.m. on Monday, July 21 for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Will friends please meet at Durham.
SIMS Jonathan James On July 15, of 5 The Bungalows, Thornley. Johnny, aged 93 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Christina, loving father of Margaret and Jean, a dear grandfather and great-grandfather. Cremation Durham Crematorium Monday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the crematorium at 10.30 a.m.
SINCLAIR July 14, of Hambleton Road, Coundon. Irene, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas, devoted mam of Norma and the late Pauline, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence at 10.20 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22 for service in St. James' Church, Coundon at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Coundon Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church.
SKERRY Myrtle, aged 94 years, formerly of St. Mary's Way, Thirsk, died peacefully at Maple Lodge Nursing Home, Scotton, on July 16. Beloved wife of the late James Cecil Skerry and a dear aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, July 24 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel.
SMITH July 16 in The Gardens Nursing Home (late of Bellburn Lane, Darling ton). Harry, aged 92 years, beloved husband of the late Doris, a dear dad of Tyrell and father-in-law of Jill, also a much loved grandad of Andrew and Garry and great-grandad of Jessica and Lucy. Funeral Thursday July 24. Will friends please meet for service 11.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please.
TATE On July 13, peacefully in hospital, of 1 Hall Gardens, Sherburn Village and late of Carrville. Audrey, aged 68 years, dearly loved wife of Laurence, also a loving mam, nanna and great-nanna. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Thursday, July 17 at 12.00 noon. Interment to follow in Sherburn Village Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the NSPCC, c/o Stuart Wright Funerals, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
TAYLOR Kath, aged 81 years, of Meadowfield Road, Colburn, died peacefully in hospital on July 15. Wife of the late Ron, much loved mam of Barry, Keren and Rena and a loving granny and nana. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Wednesday, July 23 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Hipswell Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
TEASDALE July 17 (peacefully in hospital), of East Green Residential Home, West Auckland, formerly of Copeland Road. Mary, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late John, loving sister of Ronnie and the late Joyce, dear sister-in-law of Hannah and a much loved aunt and dear friend to all. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, July 23 at 12.00 noon.
THOMAS July 14, suddenly in hospital, late of Wheatley Hill. Florence May (nee Shevels), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Norman, dearly loved mother of Brian, mother-in-law of Janet and sister of Marcus. Cortege leaving 1 East View, Wheatley Hill, Friday at 12.50 p.m. Friends please meet at All Saints' Church for service at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment at Wheatley Hill Cemetery.
THORNTON On July 14, suddenly but peacefully at home in Thirsk. Robert Cummings M.B.E., dearly loved husband of the late Mary, loving father of Michael and dearest grandad to Sally and Robert. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church, Pickhill at 11.00 a.m., Friday, July 18, followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations if wished for the Macmillan Nurses.
THORNTON Ronald (dearest Ronny), aged 82 years, of "The Poplars", Ingleton died peacefully in hospital on July 15. Beloved husband of Freda, loving father of Terrence and Trevor, dear father-in-law of Gloria, loving grandfather of Tracey and great-grandfather of Adam and Ellie. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Ingleton on Saturday, July 19 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations for Ingleton Church Funds.
TIPPLING July 17, suddenly, of Hecklewood Farm. Vera, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late William, devoted mother of Keith, Alan and Ian, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving grandma and great-grandma. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. on Friday, July 25. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be left at the crematorium for Ward 2, Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
VARDY July 9, 2003, suddenly in hospital, after a long illness. Phil, aged 79 years, beloved husband of the late Betty, dearly loved dad of Carol and David and a dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service will be held at Christ Church, Heworth, York on Monday, July 21 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at York Crema-torium. Family flowers only please, by request, but if desired, donations in lieu may be given to The Parkinson Disease Society and R.A.F.A. A plate will be available at the Church.
VENN July 14, formerly of Willington. Margaret Jane, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Joseph, devoted mam of Anne, Marjorie and Margaret, dear mother-in-law to Pat, Ken and John, also a much loved and loving gran and great-gran. Will family and friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. on Friday, July 18.
WAKE Mabel Dearly loved wife of the late Bob. Died peacefully on July 13, aged 82 years in the care of her loving daughter Paula and son-in-law David at their home in Aycliffe Village. Private funeral at own request.
WALTON Ouston After a long illness, on July 13, aged 72 years. Margaret (Peggie), beloved wife of the late Kenneth, a dear mum of Gillian and mother-in-law of Bruce. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary and St. Cuthbert's Parish Church, Chester-le-Street on Friday, July 18 at 11.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Saltwell Crematorium. All welcome back to the Parish Centre afterwards.
WARD July 10 (suddenly, at home), of Kings Gardens, Sowerby, Thirsk. Robert (Bob), aged 79 years, beloved husband of Betty, loving father of Carol, Keith, Norma and Alan, a dear father-in-law and grandad of Simon, Donna and Joanne. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Monday, July 21 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the British Heart Foundation.
WATSON July 13, of 7 Martin Street, Stanhope. William Emerson, aged 87 years, dearly loved husband of the late Winifred and a loving father of Michael. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Chapel Methodist Chapel on Thursday, July 17 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Stroke Unit (plate in chapel).
WATSON July 15, of Newton Aycliffe. Lilian, aged 70 years, retired S.R.N. Beloved wife of the late Alistair, also a dearly loved friend and colleague. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23.
WITHERSPOON Chester-le-Street Suddenly on July 13, aged 81 years. Jocker (John William), a loving husband of the late Minnie, a wonderful dad of Anne, Carole and Marion, a father-in-law of Kevin and Jerry, a grandfather and great-grandfather to Audra, Michael and Ros, John and Joanne, Paula and Jake. A wonderful man who will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary and St. Cuthbert's Church, Chester-le-Street on Thursday, July 17 at 9.45 a.m., followed by the interment in Chester-le Street Cemetery at 10.30 a.m.
ABLOTT July 19 (in hospital), of West Auckland Road, Darlington. Gerald, aged 72 years, dear brother of Ian and sister-in-law Marjorie, much loved uncle of David and Jane and loving great-uncle of Abigail and Jade. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
ADAMSON July 24, of Crook. William (Billy), aged 59 years, beloved husband of the late Vera, a much loved dad, father-in-law and grandad, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30.
BARNES July 21, of Prospect Terrace, Willington. Tec, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Iris, loving father of Melvyn, Mary-Lynn, Billy, Susan, Iris and Lynn, dear father-in-law of Linda, Sue and Neil, also a devoted granda and great-granda. Cortege leaving residence 12.30 p.m. Friday July 25 for service at Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. Coach provided from The Prospect Club. All welcome for refreshments afterwards at The Prospect Club.
BEAUMONT July 24, peacefully in hospital, of Garthlands Road, Darlington. Stan, aged 77 years, loving dad of Stephen, much loved brother and uncle, also a dearly loved friend of Ann. Funeral Thursday, July 31. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
