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LOWES - Suddenly on May 19, of Hill View, Esh Winning. William (Billy), aged 63 years. Much loved husband of Barbara, dearly loved father of Stephen, Karen, Billy, Julie and John, father-in-law of June, a dear granda and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Would friends please meet for service in Acton Road Methodist Church on Thursday May 25, at 12.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments in The Catholic Church Hall afterwards.
MACDONALD - May 19 (suddenly at home), of West Cornforth. Stephen, aged 51 years, loving son of Dorothy and the late Ernest, much loved brother of Amanda and Ian, dear brother-in-law of Michael, dearest uncle of Victoria and Richard and also a dear nephew and cousin. Would friends please meet for service on Friday, May 26 at 2.30 p.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel.
MARTIN - May 21, of Railway Terrace, Willington. Ruth, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late George, loving mother of Andrew, Gregory, Michael, Adrian and Reva, also a much loved mother-in-law and grandmother. Friends please meet for service at St. Stephen's Church, Willington on Tuesday, May 30 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
McBETH - Seaburn, Sunderland May 20, suddenly, at home. William (Bill), aged 66 years, beloved husband of Margaret (nee McVay), dearest dad of Paul and Helen and a devoted grandad. Requiem Mass on Saturday, May 27 in St. Hilda's R.C. Church, Southwick at 11.30 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please by request. Enquiries to John Duckworth Funeral Director (0191) 5160202. R.I.P.
McCORMICK - May 22 (peacefully, in hospital). Audrey, aged 74 years, of Crosby Street, Darlington, a dearly loved mam of Susan and Sandra, a much loved friend of John, also a treasured nanna and great-nanna. Funeral details to follow.
McDONNELL - Thomas William (Billy Mac) May 20, after a long illness, of Gloucester Place, Peterlee. Billy, aged 71 years, a dearly beloved husband of Dorothy, loving father of Barry and Dean and the late Gail, dear father-in-law of Tom and Lynne, also a treasured grandad of Paul, Gary, Ryan, Chloe and great-grandad of Sophie. Interment Peterlee Cemetery, Eden Lane on Friday, May 26. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Our Lady of the Rosary R.C. Church, Peterlee at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Macmillan Nurses. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
MONKS - May 22, of Oban Court, Darlington. Leslie, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Joan, dearly loved father of Janet, a dearly loved and respected grandad of Daniel and Jenine, Andrew and Charlene, Edward and Nicola and great-grandad of Ben, Max and Sam. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations may be sent for The Stroke Association, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
MULLEN - Ada May 19 of Church Close, Peterlee. Ada, aged 76 years, a much loved wife of Denis, a loving sister of Enid and the late Alan, a dear sister-in-law of Barbara and Mary and also a dear aunt. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Friday, May 26. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Our Lady Star of the Sea R.C. Church, Horden at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Cardiac Unit, James Cook Hospital. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322. R.I.P
NICHOLSON - May 15 (peacefully, in hospital). Doris Irene (nee Davison), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Bert, loving mum of Howard and Angela. Friends please meet for service at St. Laurence Church, Pittington on Wednesday May 24 at 11.10 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
PALLISTER - (nee Beel) May 21, of Ferryhill (formerly of Spennymoor). Edith, aged 76 years, devoted mother of Brian, Linda, Susan and Stephen, loving sister of John and Phyllis, dear grandmother of Joanne, Mark, Tracie and Reece. Friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Friday, May 26 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
PATTISON - Tragically, on May 20. Michael, aged 55 years, of Newfield. A beloved husband, devoted dad of Lee, Nicola, Kirstie, Dale, Kyle and Ryan, dear father-in-law, also a much loved grandad. Cortege to leave Garden Street at 9.50 a.m. on Saturday, May 27 for service in St. Peter's Church, Byers Green at 10.00 a.m. Will friends please meet at church.
PEAKER - May 19, in hospital, of Hackworth Close, Ferryhill. Doris, aged 81 years, dearly loved sister of the late Mary Helen, also a much loved aunt. Cortege leaving residence at 10.30 a.m. on Friday, May 26 for service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation.
PRINCE - May 21, of Evenwood. John, aged 60 years, beloved husband of Mary, devoted dad of Lisa, dear father-in-law to Graeme, a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle, also a proud godfather. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, May 26, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be sent for the Macmillan Cancer Relief at 1 Frederick Street North, Meadowfield, Durham.
RYDER - May 22 (peacefully, in hospital), of The Aged Miners Homes, Middlestone Moor. Robert (Bob), aged 83 years. A loving dad, granda, great-granda, brother and uncle. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 3.00 p.m.
SLATER - Doreen, niece of Aunty Jenny and family. Find the softest pillow Lord to lay her head upon, place a kiss upon her cheek and tell her who it's from. We will remember you always.
SLATER - May 19, of Ferryhill. Doreen, aged 77 years, loving sister of Jim, Eveline and the late Mary, dear sister-in-law of Ann, beloved aunt and great-aunt. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Macmillan Nurses. Plate provided at the Crematorium. Friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, May 25 at 11.00 a.m.
SMAILES - May 19, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness bravely borne. Eunice, aged 78 years, of Richmond, formerly of Quarrington Hill, Durham. A dearly loved wife of the late Robert, beloved mother of John and Douglas, much loved mother-in-law and dear friend of Sheila and Vanda, also a dear nana of Lesley, David-John, Fiona, Andrew and Jonathon. Service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, May 26 at 11.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please.
STEED - May 19, peacefully at home after a long illness, of Newton Aycliffe. Harry, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Molly, dearly loved father of Jacqueline, David and Richard, dear father-in-law of Paul, Tracey and Jackie and a loving grandfather. Funeral Wednesday, May 31. Friends please meet for service in St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for S.S.A.F.A., c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
STEEL - May 20, peacefully at home, of Low Coniscliffe. Howard, dearly loved husband of Liz and a loving father, grandfather and much respected friend. Funeral Saturday, May 27. Friends please meet for service in St. Edwin's Church, High Coniscliffe at 11.30 a.m., followed by private interment. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
STONIER - Joyce (nee Jones) Peacefully at home in Eaglescliffe on May 21 following a courageous battle with illness. Daughter of the late George and Elsie Walton, much loved mother of Melanie and James, mother-in-law to William, dearly loved grandmother of Hannah, Olivia and Charlotte, much loved sister of Kenneth, Anne, Margaret and Valerie and a much loved auntie. Funeral service to be held in St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Thursday May 25, at 1.15 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to 'Cancer Research U.K.' can be left in church in marked envelopes.