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SHAW - Ruth Peacefully after a short illness. Ruth Shaw, aged 89 years, loving mother of Charles, Janet and Clare, mother-in-law to Gill, Richard and Donald and a dear grannie. Funeral service to be held at the Church of St. Columba, Topcliffe on Monday, February 6, 2006 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private interment at Great Fencote. Family flowers only please. Donations can be left in church for St. Columba's Church.
SIDDLE - January 31, of Bishop Auckland. Greta, aged 56 years (nee Proctor), of Witton Park. Beloved wife of Brian, devoted mam of Michael, Derek and Brian, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nana of William, David and Emily, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. on Friday, February 3. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be left at the crematorium for the Macmillan Nurses.
SIMPKIN - Robert William Peter (Bob) aged 43 years formerly of Bloemfonteyn peacefully passed away after a long illness on 25th January 2006 in Newark, Notts. Youngest son of Tony and the late Josie and Brother to Roger and Carrie.
SLATER - January 31, of Chilton. Arthur, aged 91 years, devoted husband of the late Sally, beloved dad of Yvonne and Arthur, dear father-in-law to Tom and Janice, a much loved and loving grandad and great-grandad, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium for the British Heart Foundation.
SMITH - February 1, suddenly, at home, in Darlington. Jean Carol (Carol), aged 59 years, beloved wife of Vic, loving mam of Tim, Mark, Debbie, Angie, Ian, Jo and Mike, a much loved nanna of Travis, Tom, Matthew, Danny, Sam, Connor and Poppy, also baby sister of many. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, February 8 at 10.00 a.m. in St. Mark's Church, North Road, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. All friends and family welcome, please meet at the Church. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, 150 North Road, Darlington.
SMITH - January 25, formerly of The Hollow, Crook. John (Jack), aged 86 years, devoted husband of the late Jean, beloved dad of Glenn, dear father-in-law to Anne, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will all family and friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. on Monday, February 6.
STANLEY - January 30 (suddenly but peacefully in hospital), of Sycamore Square, Shildon. Vera (nee Jones), aged 71 years, much loved wife of Jimmy, devoted mam of Jimmy, Kenny, Sharon, Jane, Anthony and Susan, also a cherished nana and a dear mother-in-law. Friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Shildon on Tuesday February 7 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crema torium. Dearly loved by all
TAYLOR - (nee Dennis) February 1 (peacefully, in hospital), of Cornwall Avenue, Darlington. Lynn, aged 54 years, dearly loved wife of Tom, a loving mum of Kim and Alison and devoted grandma of Bethany. Funeral Wednesday February 8. Would friends please meet for Graveside Service 2.00 p.m. at Southwood Farm, Terrington, York YO60 6QB.
TAYLOR - January 30, peacefully, in Oakmount North-allerton. Betty, aged 85 years, dearly loved wife of the late Geoffrey, loving mother of Judith, Michael, Keith, Peter, Wendy and Heather and a dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service to take place at Northallerton Methodist Church on Friday, February 3 at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment.
THIRLAWAY - January 24 (peacefully, after a long illness), formerly of West Cornforth. Gordon, aged 73 years, beloved husband of the late Elsie, a much loved father, father-in-law and grand-father. Funeral Friday, February 3. Will family and friends please meet at 10.00 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Macmillan Nurses. A donation plate will be provided at the Crematorium.
THOMPSON - January 27, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, of South View, Wheatley Hill. Stan, aged 81 years, devoted husband of Peggy (nee Gibson), dearly loved father of June, Malcolm and the late Maude, dearest father-in-law of John and Elaine and a much loved grandpa and great-grandpa, also a dear brother of Ernie and Ann, Margaret and Gerald. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 12.20 p.m. Friends please meet at All Saints' Church for service at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Church Funds.
TIMOTHY - January 29, at Brandon Lodge Nursing Home (formerly of Bearpark). May, aged 88 years, a dearly loved auntie. Friends please meet for service in St. Edmund's Church, Bearpark on Friday, February 3 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
TOZER - (nee Wallage) On January 31, peacefully in hospital. Alice, aged 92 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Harry, loving sister of the late Olive, Lottie and Mary and also a dear aunt and cousin. Funeral Monday, February 6. Would family and friends kindly meet for a service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to The Friends of Darlington Memorial Hospital c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 1JR.
TUCK - February 2, peacefully in hospital, of High Street, Stanhope. Jim, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Margaret, also a much loved dad, father-in-law, grandad, brother and friend. Would family and friends please meet for service at Stanhope Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, February 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Stanhope Cemetery. All welcome afterwards for refreshments at the Chapel School Room.
VASEY - Gordon, aged 68 years, of West Auckland, died suddenly at home on January 26, after a long illness bravely borne. Dearly loved husband of Connie, precious dad of Jackie. Funeral service at West Auckland Methodist Church on Thursday February 2 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the Church.
WALKER - January 28 (peacefully at home), of Lazenby Crescent, Darlington. Brian, aged 64 years, precious husband to Susan, loving dad to Erika and Victoria, dearly loved father-in-law to Simon, devoted popsey to Sarah and Matthew, also a much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Funeral Monday February 6. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m. for service at St. Mary's Church, Darlington, followed by private interment. A donation could be made in lieu of flowers to the Motor Neurone Disease Association 65 Kader Avenue, Middlesbrough TS5 8NH
WALKER - January 28, 2006. Brian "Our Mate" Sadly Missed, Julie and Ralph.
WALKER - Died February 1, peacefully at Leeming Garth, formerly of Kirkby Fleetham. Theresa Louise, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Maurice, also a dear sister and aunt. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Andrew's Church, Great Fencote on Tuesday, February 7 at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Glebe House Surgery Fund.
WALKER - Mabel, aged 84 years, peacefully in hospital, on January 27, of Merrybent, Darlington. Dearly loved wife of Eric and a much loved mother of John. Funeral Friday, February 3. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
WARNE - Hubert February 1 (peacefully, in hospital). Hubert, aged 96 years, dearly loved husband of the late Ethel, a dear dad of Geraldine and Martin, father-in-law of Paul, a loving grandad and great-grandad and also a much loved brother of Kenneth. Service and cremation to take place on Thursday, February 9 in the Chapel of St. Hilda, Teesside Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Would friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel Family flowers only please, by request. Donations in lieu if so desired to Action for the Blind, 14-16 Verney Road, London SE16 3DZ
