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NEWTON BIRD - Sarah June 17, (suddenly, but peacefully at home). Sarah, aged 81 years, of Naisberry Farm, Elwick. Dear wife of the late Allan, much loved mother of John, Thomas and Ramsay, mother-in-law of Christine, Beryl and Karen, also a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. A Memorial service to be held at a later date. Details to follow. Reunited with dad.
O'CONNOR - June 17 (suddenly, in hospital) of Trimdon Village. Mary Elizabeth, aged 69 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Tommy, a much loved mam to Eddie, John, Doreen and Tommy, loving gran and great-gran, also sister to Jackie and Jimmy, sister-in-law, aunty and friend. Cortege leaving Hart View, Trimdon Village at 9.50 a.m. Wednesday. Friends please meet at St. William's R.C. Church for Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy R.I.P.
ORD - Leatrice (nee Garside) On June 17, of Hazel Crescent, Easington Colliery. Leatrice, aged 80 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Ralph, loving mother of Bill, Thomas, David, John and the late Ralph, dear mother-in-law of Doreen, Susan, Kay and Susie and also a devoted gran and great-gran. Interment Easington Colliery Cemetery on Tuesday, June 27. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at The Church of the Ascension, Easington Colliery at 11.00 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel (0191) 5864322.
PAYNE - June 16, suddenly at Barnes Road, Darlington. Violet, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Bill, dearly loved aunt of David, Anthony and Stewart, great-aunt of Michelle, Samantha, Philip, Richard and Simon and great-great-aunt of Eliza, Joseph and Jake. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in Cockerton Methodist Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation.
PEACOCK - June 16, peacefully, after a short illness, in hospital. William, aged 85 years, of Newton Aycliffe, devoted husband of the late Gladys and loving dad to Josie, much loved grandpa and great-grandad. Funeral Monday, June 26. Would friends please meet for service 10.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
RAMSHAW - June 16 (peacefully in hospital, after a short illness), of Roseberry Crescent, Thornley. Gladys (nee Walton), aged 87 years, loved wife of the late Albert, dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 11.00 a.m. Friends please meet for service and cremation 11.30 a.m. at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to Arthritis Appeal c/o Mr T. Hedley.
RHODES - May, aged 83 years, of Danesmoor Crescent, Darlington. Beloved wife of Denis, dearly loved mother of Martin and Lindsey and a loving gran of Simon, Timothy and Michael. Died on June 21, peacefully, after a long illness. Funeral Thursday, June 29. Would friends please meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by private interment. Family flowers only (no lilies). Donations for St. Teresa's Hospice may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
RICHARDSON - June 19, (suddenly, in hospital), of 8 Dale Street, Langley Park. Sheila, aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife of the late William and dear mother of William and mother-in-law to Susan, also a dear granmother to Ross and Bethany. Friends please meet for service at All Saint's Church, Langley Park on Wednesday June 28, at 10.15 a.m. Cremation to follow, bus provided from church.
RICKABY - Dorothy June 19, 2006. Loving wife of the late David, a much loved mum of Julie, James and Kirsty, mum-in-law of Jamie and Lynne, special nana to Ryan, Claire, Jessica, Samuel, Brett, Megan and Oliver. Funeral service and cremation at Woodlands Crematorium Scarborough on Monday June 26, at 2.40 p.m. No flowers by request please. Donations in her memory may be made at the service for St. Catherine's Hospice, Scarborough. We'll miss you mum.
RIDDLE - June 19, of Wolsingham, late of Sunderland. William George, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Hazel Maureen, loving father of Stephen, John, David and Linda, much loved grandad of Amy, Tom, Sebastian, Jessica and Abigail. Will friends please meet for service in St. Brandon's Church, Brancepeth on Monday, June 26 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Weardale Community Hospital. All are invited afterwards to the Village Hall for refreshments.
RIDSDALE - Peter Douglas On June 18, 2006, peacefully, at home. Peter, aged 84 years, of Borrowby, North Yorkshire and formerly of Marton, Middlesbrough. Devoted husband of the late Margaret and wonderful father of Anne, Claire and Jane and grandfather to Nicholas, Peter, Simon, Sarah, David and Robert. He will be much missed by all his family. Funeral service to be held at St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium, Acklam Road, Middlesbrough TS5 7HD on Monday, June 26 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be given to The RNLI and NSPCC and sent to Wilson Willoughby and Wetherill's Funeral Service, 223 High Street, North-allerton, North Yorkshire DL7 8LU.
ROE - June 19, of St. Helens Auckland, formerly of Escomb. Robert (Bob), aged 64 years, devoted dad of Garry and Jason, a dear father-in-law, much loved granda, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege to leave his son's residence in South Church at 9.35 a.m. on Friday, June 23 for service in St. Helen's Church at 9.45 a.m., followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church.
ROOKING - June 17, suddenly in Zimbabwe (formerly of Spennymoor). Mini (nee Brain), aged 84 years, loving sister of Ethel, Florence, Francis, Betty and Harry, also the late Jack, sister-in-law and aunty. Cremated overseas.
ROOTS - Malcolm, ex-Stockton Councillor, peacefully on June 20, at Whingroves Nursing Home, Eagles-cliffe, after a long illness patiently borne, a dear husband of Linda, father of Andrew, Paul and Joanne, father-in-law of Juliet and Elizabeth, grandad of Tiffany, Amber, Stephanie, Charlie and Hannah and dearest brother of Nigel. Friends please meet for service on Wednesday, June 28 at the Chapel of St Hilda, Teesside Crematorium at 3.45 p.m. Flowers welcome.
ROUTLEDGE - June 17 (at home), of Hundens Lane, Darling-ton. John, much loved husband to Christine, loving dad of Angela and Mandy, dearly loved grandad to Lee, James, Gemma and Summer, also a dear father-in-law to Colin. Funeral Friday, June 23. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
RYDER - June 16, 2006, peacefully at home, of Wear View, Hunwick. Nora, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Norman, loving mother of Keith and Margaret, a very special lady who will be greatly missed by her devoted family and many dear friends. Please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Hunwick on Thursday, June 22 at 12.15 p.m., cremation to follow at Durham. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory of Nora, if so desired, may be given for Church Funds.
SAMPLE - Stanley June 16, at home. Ethel Maud, aged 87 years, dear sister of Gussie, lifelong friend of Helen and good friend of many colleagues and neigh-bours. Friends please meet for service at Mountsett Crematorium on Thursday, June 22 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Willowburn Hospice c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Front Street, Pelton, Chester-le-Street. Plate provided.
SARGENT - June 17, formerly of Harrowgate Hill, late of Mayflower Court, Darlington. Alfred James (Alf), aged 90 years, beloved husband of Rose. The funeral service will take place on Friday, June 23 9.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Friends welcome, please meet at the Crematorium.
SIMPSON - June 15 (suddenly at home), of Baldersby, Thirsk. John, aged 79 years, dear brother of Elsie and the late Joyce. The funeral service will be held at Sowerby Methodist Church on Thursday, June 22 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the church.
SMITH - June 14, of Chilton. Jean, aged 86 years. Devoted wife of Arthur, loving mother of Maureen and Peter, Arthur and Susan, dear grandmother of Valerie and Graham, Katie and Matt, Laura and Sara. Friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday June 21, at 1.00 p.m.
