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WILKINSON - Betty, of Staindrop, formerly of Bartlemere, Barnard Castle, died peacefully in hospital on April 12, after an illness borne with great fortitude and dignity. Dearly loved wife of Barry, much loved mum of Antony, dear mother-in-law to Judith, loving grandma of Zoë and Paige and very dear sister to Lavinia and Evelyn. Funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Thursday, April 20 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists and Church Funds.
WILLIAMS - April 14, in hospital, of Spennymoor (formerly of Tudhoe). Doreen, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Walter, dearly loved mother of Eric, mother-in-law of Susan, much loved gran of Kieran and Gareth. Funeral Friday, April 21. Would friends please meet at 10.00 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium.
WILLIAMS - April 9, late of Runnymede Court, Bishop Auckland. Jane (Jenny), aged 92 years, devoted wife of the late John, dearly loved mam of Hazel and David and daughter-in-law Teresa, also a much loved nana and great-nana. Would friends please meet for service at the Wear Valley Christian Life Centre, Bishop Auckland on Wednesday, April 26 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left at the church for Church Funds.
WILLIAMSON - Harold, late of Cockfield, passed away on April 14. Dear brother of John and Margaret and brother-in-law of Ann. Always remembered
WILLIAMSON - Littleburn Farm On April 14, peacefully at home at Littleburn Farm, Hamsterley, after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity. Harold, aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband of Sheila, a very dear dad of Christine and Robin, father-in-law of Chris and Linda, devoted grandad of Thomas, Joseph, James and Catherine and great-granda of Olivia, also a friend to many. Funeral service at St. James' Church, Hamsterley on Monday, April 24 at 2.30 p.m., followed by burial in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. No flowers please, donations if desired, to be given on the plate provided in church for the Macmillan Nurses and Cancer Research UK or alternatively, please send to Mr. B. Heslop, North Side, Hamsterley.
WINTER - Andrew (Wints) Passed away on Good Friday in York Hospital. Funeral service to take place on Monday April 24. Cortege to leave James Street at 10.30 a.m. for a service in St. Nicholas Church, Guisborough at 12.30 p.m. All welcome afterwards at The T.A. Club, Guisborough.
WRIGHT - April 15, of Bladeside, Crook. Hannah, aged 91 years, a dearly loved sister of Joe and Wilf and a dear sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Dawson Street on Tuesday, April 25 at 10.40 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
YOUNG - April 13 (suddenly), of Hopper Place, Newton Hall. Cyril (Sid), aged 74 years, beloved husband of the late Kathleen, a dear dad of Ann and Nicola, grandad of James, Paul, Arran and Iain, a loving brother to Pam, brother-in-law of Doreen and uncle to Geoffrey, Lee and Debbie. Would friends please meet in All Saints' Church, Newton Hall tomorrow, Friday, for a service at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment at South Road Cemetery.
YOUNG - April 13, suddenly. Olive (nee Burleigh), aged 81 years, of Willington. Beloved wife of the late George, devoted mam of Ian and Carole, dear mother-in-law to Richard, also a much loved and loving grandma to Andrew and Sophie. Will friends please meet for service in Willington Methodist Church at 2.40 p.m. on Friday, April 21, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left with the family or at church for a charity of the family's choice. After this service all are welcome to refreshment in the Kensington Hall Hotel.
ADDISON - On April 12, at Brentwood Lodge, Leyburn, of Hillcroft, Woodburn Drive, Leyburn. Mary Constance (Connie), aged 83 years (nee Britton), beloved wife of Don, much loved mother of Neil, dearly loved grandmother of Laura and Joseph and a very dear sister to Kathleen. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Thursday, April 20 at 12.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and Brentwood Lodge (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
ARMSTRONG - Elizabeth Hannah (Libby), on April 10, peacefully, at Leeming Garth Care Home, aged 102 years, formerly of Sleights and Ugthorpe. Beloved wife of the late Henry, dear mother of Marjorie and June. Funeral service and interment to be held at Christ Church Parish Church, Ugthorpe on Thursday, April 20 at 11.00 a.m.
ARMSTRONG - April 11, peacefully in hospital. Ella, aged 88 years, of Darlington, beloved wife of the late Frederick, loving mother of Harry, Ronny and Jean, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, April 19 at St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church at 10.45 a.m., prior to interment at North Cemetery. Friends invited, please meet at the church.
BAINBRIDGE - April 10 (peacefully), formerly of Front Street, Sowerby, Thirsk. Audrey, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Gordon, sister to Stephen, aunt to Richard and Charles and great-aunt to Miles, Holly, Hayley and Thomas. The funeral service will be held at Harrogate Crematorium on Thursday, April 20 at 10.20 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the British Heart Foundation. Would friends please meet at the crematorium.
BALE - April 6 (peacefully, in hospital), of Newlands Road, Darlington. Marjorie, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late George, much loved sister of Herbert, George and the late Ken, a loving aunt and great-aunt. Funeral Wednesday April 12. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 11.15 a.m.
BARKER - April 9, of Lothian House, Spennymoor, formerly of Tudhoe and Ferryhill. John (Jack), aged 93 years, beloved husband of the late Olive, a dearly loved dad of Anne, a much loved granda and great-granda and a dearly loved brother and uncle. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 1.30 p.m.
BARRON IRVINE - Mrs M, retired Chief Instructor South Durham Hunt Pony Club. Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving at All Saints' Church, Great Stainton, Darlington on Wednesday, April 19 2006 at 2.30 p.m. Ladies bright colours please.
BATEY - On April 8 (peacefully in hospital), formerly of Richmond. Eileen Mary, aged 93 years, dearly loved wife of the late William (Bill), dear mam of David, Maurice, Robin and Lynn, a loving nanna and great-nanna. Funeral service to be held at Richmond Methodist Church on Tuesday, April 18 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, however, donations in memory of Eileen, if so desired, may be given at the service for Church Funds. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
BLACKLOCK - April 6 (peacefully), of Park House Gardens, Sherburn Village. Lorna (nee Hewitt). Beloved wife of the late Raymond, dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, nanna and great-gran. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday at 10.10 a.m. Friends please meet for service and cremation at 10.30 a.m. Durham Crematorium.
BOWMAN - On Saturday April 8 (peacefully). Sarah Elsie, aged 86 years, of Beaconsfield Court Care Home, Barnard Castle, formerly of Cockfield. Beloved wife of the late Arthur, a much loved mam of Margaret and Colin, a dear mother-in-law of Marjorie, also a loving gran and great-gran. Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Church on Tuesday, April 18 at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Will friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Church Funds.
BRETT - Winifred, beloved mother of Kathleen, much loved nanna to Matthew and Andrew and a sister-in-law and auntie passed away peacefully on April 3, 2006, aged 83 years. Reception into Church on Tuesday, April 11 at 6.30 p.m. Funeral service in St. Anne's R.C. Church on Wednesday, April 12 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in Oaston Road Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired for The Little Way Association may be sent to W. Smith and Sons, Avenue Road, Nuneaton CV11 4JT. Tel (02476) 382124.
