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JOHNSON August 7, formerly of Chestnut Grove, Ushaw Moor. Joe (Chick), aged 84 years, dearly loved brother of Jenny and Jack, Doug and Sadie and sadly missed by all his friends. Would friends please meet for service in Ushaw Moor Baptist Church on Wednesday, August 13 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Donations, if desired, may be given after the service, for Ushaw Moor Baptist Church. Mini-bus provided from the church.
JOY July 27, in hospital, of The Lawns, Darlington. Ivy Elizabeth, beloved wife of the late Frank William Joy. Funeral tomorrow Friday, August 8. Relatives and friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Enquiries to or flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington. Tel. (01325) 465647.
KAY August 6 (peacefully, in hospital), of Watson Court, Barnard Castle. Robert Edwin, dearly loved husband of Winnie and a dear brother-in-law. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium, West Cemetery Chapel on Tuesday, August 12 at 9.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in Chapel to Beaconsfield Residents' Fund.
KENHAM Gordon Peacefully, in hospital on July 31. Gordon, aged 87 years, husband of the late Lilian, Instrument Engineer I.C.I. past Master Dunelm Lodge 4079, Darlington. Service and cremation takes place at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday August 7 at 11.15 a.m. Would friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
KETLEY August 3, of West Close, Shildon. Nellie, aged 74 years, dearly loved wife of Ernie, devoted mother of John, Paul and Susan and a dear mother-in-law of Betty and Pauline, also a much loved grandma of Nicola, Graeme, Andrew and James, a dear sister to Phylis. Interment Thursday, August 7 in Shildon Cemetery. Cortege leaving residence at 9.50 a.m. for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 10.00 a.m. Friends please meet at church.
KING August 5 (suddenly), of Kelloe. John, aged 73 years, dearly loved husband of Esther, much loved dad of Joanne and devoted grandad of Kayley. Would friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church, Kelloe on Tuesday at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends and relatives are invited to The Greyhound Pub after the service.
LAVERICK August 1 (peacefully), of Kidd Avenue, Sherburn Village. Thomas William (known as Bill), aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of Doreen, much missed father of Barbara and Stephen, father-in-law and grandfather. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, August 7 at 11.30 a.m.
LINES August 4, peacefully, of Quebec. Elsie (Auntie Elsie), aged 94 years, dear wife of the late Leonard, a very dear aunt to Vera, Bob and family. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m., Friday, August 8 for service and cremation.
LOCKEY August 5 (peacefully, in hospital), of West Auckland. Francis (Frank), aged 80 years, beloved husband of Jane, devoted dad of Pauline and Robert, dear father-in-law to Abel and Valerie, also a much loved and loving granda and great-granda. Cortege to leave his daughter's residence, 24 Front Street, West Auckland at 10.20 a.m. on Friday, August 8, for service at St. Helen's Church at 10.30 a.m. Will friends please meet at church, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery.
LUERY August 2 (peacefully in hospital), of St. Giles Close, Thirsk, formerly of Felixkirk. Kenneth, aged 80 years, beloved husband of Monica, loving father of Peter, Jane and Clare, a dear father-in-law and grandad of Rosie, Robert, Tom, Simon, Joe and Kate. The funeral service will be held at St. Felix Church, Felixkirk on Friday, August 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
McKIE (nee Jowett) August 4 (suddenly, in hospital), of Hensfield Grove, Darlington. Lynne BSc. Hons., aged 43 years, dearly loved mam of Leanne and Stuart, much loved daughter of Maureen, a loving sister of Susan, Diane and Michael and much loved by all her family and friends. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church, Brinkburn Road at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation.
MEALE August 1, of Lyne Road, Middlestone Moor. Annie Louisa, aged 92 years, dearly loved wife of the late Walter, a much loved mam of Sylvia, Joan, William Robert and the late Gladys, a dear mother-in-law of John, Alan, Annie and Tom, also a devoted nana, great-nana and great-great-nana. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday for a service and committal at 10.30 a.m.
MIDDLEMAS August 5, of Arthur Street, Crook. Fred, aged 78 years, devoted husband of the late Veronica, beloved dad and father-in-law of Lynn and Chris, dear brother of Eleanor, also a dearly loved friend of Jennie. Would friends please meet for service at St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Tuesday, August 12 at 2.10 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Donations if desired, for Ward 4, The Stroke Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital, may be sent to Christopher Hardy, Funeral Director, 116 Commercial Street, Willington.
MORRISON August 5 (at home), of The Birches, Hurworth. Maureen, aged 71 years, much loved wife of Stanley, loving mother of Elaine, much loved grandma and a dear sister. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends kindly meet for service at The West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington at 11.45 a.m. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London. WC2A 3PX.
NICHOLSON August 7, suddenly, of Minors Crescent, Darlington. Joseph (Joe), former employee of Cummins, aged 60 years, dearly loved husband of Wendy, loved and loving dad of Sally and Alison, dear brother of June, a much loved son-in-law of Tom and uncle. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the N.B.A. Trust Fund (National Blood Transfusion Service), c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
PALMER July 31 (peacefully, at home). John Thomas, aged 79 years, of Hopelands, Heighington. Dear husband of the late Hazel, much loved father of Gerald, Carol, Helen and the late Jennifer, dear father-in-law, also grandfather of seven and great-grandad of seven. Funeral Tuesday, August 12. Will friends please meet for service at The West Cemetery Chapel at 1.15 p.m.
PEEL August 3 (in hospital), of Coalford Road, Sherburn Village. Bill, aged 82 years, a dearly loved uncle and will be sadly missed by his close friends. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Sherburn Village on Friday, August 8 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
PICKERING August 1, at Thornton Lodge Nursing Home, Thornton Rust, of 3 School House, West Witton (formerly of Harrogate and Askwith). George Edward, aged 93 years, beloved husband of Gwendolyn, much loved father of Irene and Louise and a very dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, Aysgarth on Friday, August 15 at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and Yorkshire Cancer Research (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
POLLITT On August 7, in hospital, after a long illness, of Oswaldene, Osmotherley. Hilda, aged 88 years, dearly loved wife of the late Ted, loving mother of Paula. Funeral service to be held at St. Peter's Church, Osmotherley 1.30 p.m. Wednesday, followed by private family cremation. No flowers please but donations, if wished, for Yorkshire Cancer Care and Church Funds.
PRICE (nee Lehany) A Requiem Mass is to be celebrated at St. Joan of Arc R.C. Church, Catterick Garrison on Satur-day, August 9 at 2.00 p.m. for the repose of the souls of Jean Price (nee Lehany), Mark Price and Baby Samuel Price, to which we hope all friends will join the family. Jim, Judith and family would like to express their sincere gratitude for all the kind letters, flowers and cards they have received.
RAINE August 1 (peacefully, in hospital), of Eastbourne Road, Darlington. Kenneth, beloved son of the late Margery and Tony, also a much loved brother of Gavin. Funeral Friday, August 8. Would friends please meet 9.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
RICHARDS August 4, peacefully fell asleep. Eleanor, of Darlington. Gone to join her husband George, deeply loved mother of Sandra, Malcolm, Janet and Joy and mother-in-law of Alan and Cathy, dearly loved grandma, great-grandma and sister. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, August 7 at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Never to be forgotten and sadly missed.
RICHARDS Les passed away August 2, at home after a long illness bravely fought. Beloved husband of Pat, father to Ian, Neil and Jill, father-in-law to Trish, Sharon and Graham and a much loved grandad to Natalie, Karl, Michaela, Adam, Danielle and Joseph. Will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at All Saint's Church, Northallerton on Friday August 8 at 12 noon, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in his memory please send direct to, Marie Curie Cancer Care, 31 Walmgate, York, YO1 2TX.
RIDLEY August 5. Irene (nee Winter), aged 77 years, of Yarm Road, Darlington, passed away after a short illness in Darlington Memorial Hospital and died peacefully. She was attended to in her final hours by husband Jack and sons John and David and daughter Christine and their partners Caroline and Richard, daughter-in-law Sandra was unavoidably detained in Scotland, a cherished mother and nana to Andrew and Claire, she will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Monday, August 11, 2003. Will friends please meet for service at West Cemetery Chapel at 9.45 a.m.
ROBERTS August 6 of Dickens Street, Spennymoor. Robert (Bob), aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of the late Annie, a much loved dad of Gloria, Norma and Glyn, a dear father-in-law of Marcello, brother of Peggy and brother-in-law of Ray. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday for a service and committal at 9.30 a.m.
SANDERSON August 4 (suddenly), of West Auckland. George, aged 72 years, loving husband of Thelma, dearly loved father of Raymond, David and Brian, dearest father-in-law of Lynn and Angela, devoted grandad of Ian, Amy, Lucy, Christopher and Claire Louise. Friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church on Monday, August 11 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
SCAIFE August 6 (suddenly, at home), Albert Street, Shildon. Cathleen Elizabeth (Cathy, nee Costello), aged 49 years, beloved wife and best friend of Stuart, devoted mam of Antony, Kevin and Stephen, loving stepmam to Jo-anne and Vicki, treasured daughter of James and Betty, a much loved nana, also dearest sister of Gordon. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 11.30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 12, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
SCARFF July 29 (peacefully), of Roseberry Terrace, Shildon. Margaret (Manor), aged 92 years, loving wife of the late Bobby, dear sister of Dorothy and the late Jack and Bobby and a much loved aunty. Friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church on Monday, August 11 at 2.15 p.m., followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery. Many thanks to the staff of Portland House Nursing Home, Willington.
SHORTEN August 5 (in hospital), of 25 Kingsway, Langley Park. Audrey (Ada), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, a much loved mother of Peter and Judith and a loving grandma. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, August 12 at 3.30 p.m.
SLACK (nee Hutchinson) August 1 (peacefully, in hospital), of Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auck-land. Hilda, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Percy, a loving mother of Kevin and Marlene, a dear mother-in-law of Lorna and the late Jack, also a dearly loved grandmother. Funeral Friday, August 8. Cortege leaving residence at 10.45 a.m. for service and cremation at 11.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
SMART August 2 (peacefully at home), of Chester-le-Street. Olive May (nee Ball), aged 75 years, much loved wife of George, dearly loved mother of Margaret, David, John and Jean, dearest gran of Sarah and Robert, Catherine and Peter, Laura and Richard, dear sister of Alfred and Sheila, Margaret and George. Friends please meet Chester-le-Street Methodist Church Monday, August 11 at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please.
SMITH July 29 (peacefully, in hospital). Mary, aged 85 years, dearly loved wife of the late Sidney (formerly of Upsall and Thirsk). Loving mother of Ann, mother-in-law of Philip and dearest granny to Stuart, Graham and Edward and sadly missed by her niece and nephews and families. Funeral service to be held in St. Wilfrid's Church, Kirk Knowle 11.00 a.m. Thursday August 7, prior to cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if wished for The Alzheimers Association.
SMITH Betty Muriel (nee Rutter), aged 90 years, peacefully on August 3 (formerly of Gunner-side). Dearly loved mother to Peter, Anne and Pauline, a dear mother-in-law, devoted nan nan to Denise, Peter and Louise and great-nan to Sarah, Tom, Thomas and Harry. Funeral service in St. John's Church, Hipswell on Friday, August 8 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
SOULSBY July 31. Cyril, aged 82 years of Willington. Loving father of Barry and Maggie. Will friends please meet at St. Paul's Church, Hunwick on Monday August 11 at 11.30 a.m. for the funeral service.
