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SWAINSTON - (nee Richmond) June 9, peacefully, in Rydal Care Home, Darlington. Nora, aged 92 years, beloved wife of Ken, loving mam of Kenneth, Maurice, Norma and Judith, also a much loved nana, great-nana and mother-in-law. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, June 29 2.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Friends welcome, please meet at the Crematorium.
SWAINSTON - Nora (nee Richmond) A peaceful end after a long illness, your great-granddaughters Penny and Faye will be there to greet you. Sadly missed by those in Australia; Kenneth, Isabel, Pamela, Hope and Karen. Whilst our thoughts go out to Grandad Ken.
TAYLOR - June 10 (passed away with courage and dignity in hospital). Edna (nee Maddison), aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late William, also beloved mam of Elsie, Billy and the late Margaret and a precious grandma. Friends please meet Friday at Horden Salvation Army for service at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment at Thornley Cemetery. Safe in the hands of Jesus.
TAYLOR - June 9 (peacefully, in hospital), of Aquinas Court, Darlington. Neil, aged 47 years, much loved son of Charlie and the late Mary, loving brother of Stuart, also a dearly loved brother-in-law to Janet. Funeral Tuesday, June 20. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
THORN - June 8, of The Square, St. Helens, Auckland. Doris, aged 91 years, devoted mum of Joan and Rob, dear mother-in-law to Austin and Barbara, a much loved and loving nan and great-nan, also a dear sister and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 11.45 a.m. on Thursday, June 15, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given to the MARA Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
THORNTON - Washington June 8 (peacefully, in hospital), formerly of Wheatley Hill. Mary (nee Goynes) aged 87 years, a much loved mam to Faith and Marjorie, dear mother-in-law to John and Wilf, devoted nana to David, Alan and David and partners, cherished grreat-nana to Jack. Would friends kindly meet for funeral service at 11.15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14 at St. Andrew's Church, Concord, prior to interment at Washington Cemetery at 12.00 noon.
TRENHOLME - On June 14 (peacefully at home), of Ashbrooke Estate, Shotton Colliery. Raymond, aged 77 years, a much loved dad of Christine, Carol, Julie, Janice, Malcolm and Martin, a dearest grandad, great-grandad and a dear brother and father-in-law, also a dearly loved companion of Irene. Friends please meet on Monday at 10.30 a.m. for service and interment at St. Saviour's Church. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Director. Tel (0191) 5862136.
USHER - On June 12, (peacefully), in Sedgefield Community Hospital, in her 87th year. Annie (Nan), nee McKeag. Beloved wife of the late Fred Usher and John Watson, dearest aunt of Jeannie Ann, David and Nicole, loving great-aunt to Christian, Devon, Tyler and Tiffany, devoted friend of Hannah Keaveny without whose generosity, selflessness and devotion life would not have been bearable, Annie's family give her their heartfelt thanks. Would friends please meet at Coxhoe Methodist Chapel on Wednesday June 21, at 10.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to, Coxhoe Methodist Chapel.
WAITES - June 9 (suddenly, in hospital), of 3 West Cottages, Cotherstone, Barnard Castle. Ronald, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Sheila and a loving father of Ray and Joyce, will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Will friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Cotherstone on Friday June 16, at 12.00 noon. followed by interment in Cotherstone Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired for The British Heart Foundation are being accepted by John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton, Barnard Castle, County Durham. DL12 8RB.
WALKER - On June 14, peacefully at home, of Chester-le-Street. Olga (nee Towns), aged 70 years, dearly beloved wife of Tom, much loved mam of Andrew and Ivy, also a devoted grandma. Cortege leaving home residence on Tuesday, June 20 at 2.00 p.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
WARD - Coxhoe June 7, tragically. David, aged 40 years, devoted husband of Mandy, loving father of Davie, devoted son of Anne and the late Billy, much loved brother of Kevin, dear grandson of Violet and the late Bob, dear son-in-law of Hazel and Brian, brother-in-law of Brian, also a dear nephew, cousin and uncle. David will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Thursday, June 15 at 2.00 p.m. for service prior to interment in St. Mary's Churchyard. All welcome to return to Coxhoe Working Mens Club afterwards.
WARD - Yvonne June 8, 2006 (in hospital), of Darlington, aged 42 years. A dearly loved daughter, sister and auntie. Cortege to leave residence Thursday, June 15 at 12.20 p.m. for service in St. John's Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery at 1.15 p.m. Gone, but will never be forgotten.
WATSON - Peter June 9, in hospital, of 16 Sandwick Terrace, Wheatley Hill. Peter, aged 43 years, dearly beloved husband of Pauline, loving dad of Kate Molly, dearly loved son of George and Enid and dearest brother of Judith and Colin, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Thursday, June 15. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Ward 2, University Hospital, Durham c/o Pauline. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
WATSON - Nancy Ellen, aged 71 years, of Barnard Castle, died peacefully in hospital on June 9. Dearly loved wife of the late Clarry, much loved mum of Michael and Alison, dear mother-in-law to Rachel and David, loving gran of Julie, Andrea, David, Robert, Daniel and Elise and a very dear sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Friday, June 16 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for Cancer Research UK.
WILKINSON - Joseph Alan Dearly beloved son, brother, brother-in-law, nephew, uncle and great-uncle.
WILKINSON - June 8, of Woodcroft Gardens, Stanhope. Joseph Alan, aged 55 years, dearly loved husband of Margaret, loving father of Maria, Andrea, Debra and Trevor and a much loved grandad of Cameron and Macey-Lou. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanhope on Wednesday, June 14 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
WILSON - June 10 (suddenly, at home), of Proudfoot Drive, Bishop Auckland. Marjorie (nee Jopling), aged 69 years, a dearly beloved wife of the late Bob, devoted mother of Janet, David, Jean, Heather and Kevin, a dear mother-in-law of John, Les and Angela, also a much loved gran of Natalie, Claire, Steven and Andrew. Cremation Monday, June 19 at Darlington, following a service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park at 9.40 a.m. Friends please meet at Church.
WILSON - June 12, of Beechburn Park, Crook. Susan, aged 39 years, a dearly loved wife of Brian, a loving mam of Emma and Rachael, also a much loved daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and cousin. Cremation Monday, June 19 at Durham, following a service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 1.30 p.m. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent to Weardale Community Hospital, Stanhope.
WINDRESS - June 12 (peacefully, in Leeming Garth Nursing Home), formerly of Ainderby Steeple. Beatrice Mary, aged 82 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Ernest, loving mother of Graham and Richard, a dearest grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service to take place at St Helen's Church, Ainderby Steeple Today, Friday, June 16 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Flowers or donations if wished may be given for Cancer Research U.K. Plate will be provided in Church.
WINDRESS - June 12 (peacefully, in Leeming Garth Nursing Home), formerly of Ainderby Steeple. Beatrice Mary, aged 82 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Ernest, loving mother of Graham and Richard, a dearest grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service to take place at St Helen's Church, Ainderby Steeple on Friday, June 16 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Flowers or donations if wished may be given for Cancer Research U.K. Plate will be provided in Church.
WOOD - Irene (nee Garner). Passed away peacefully in North Tees Hospital on June 14. Beloved wife of Dennis, mother of Eunice, Mandy, Thomas and Sean, a very dear grandma and great-grandma. Service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village at 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday June 20, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Cancer Care U.K.
