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STONE - December 31 (suddenly, in hospital), of Newton Aycliffe. Jean, aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Derrick, dear mother of Brenda, mother-in-law of Peter, grandmother of Tony, Neil and Angela and great-grandmother of Thomas, also a much loved sister. Funeral Friday, January 13. Will friends please meet for cremation service 1.00 p.m. at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Butterwick Hospice, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland.
STURMAN - January 1, of Durham Street, Bishop Auckland. Haydn, aged 83 years, devoted husband of the late Nellie, very dear father of Peter, father-in-law to Jane, also a dearly loved grandad to David and Shannise. To be received into St. Helen Auckland Parish Church at 6.00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, January 11 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Will friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. By request, donations in lieu may be left, if desired, for Church Funds.
SWINBANK - December 29, of Witton Park. Thomas (Tom), aged 78 years, beloved husband of the late Doreen, stepfather of Joe and dear brother of Wilf. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. on Friday, January 6. No flowers by request.
TAIT - January 3, of Willington. William G. (Bill), aged 69 years. Beloved husband of Margery and loving dad of Judy. Friends please meet for service at St. Stephen's Church, Willington on Wednesday January 11, at 12.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu to, St. Stephen's Church.
TATE - January 3, of Ullswater Crescent, Crook. Margaret (Maggie, nee Francis), aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late George, a dearly loved mother of Horace, Georgina, Robert, Eve-lyn, Lilian and the late Annie, a loving mother-in-law, nana and great-nan. Friends please meet for service in the Salvation Army Citadel Crook on Wednesday, January 11 at 2.15 p.m., followed by interment in Howden-le-Wear Ceme-tery.
TAYLOR - (formerly Smith) December 26, in hospital of Aviemore Court, Darlington. Carole Ann, dearly loved wife of Kevin, loving mam of Claire, Mark, Katie and Emily and a dear mother-in-law. Funeral Tuesday, January 10. Will friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, Darlington at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
TERRY - Died December 27, 2005 (suddenly), Basil, aged 84 years, of Bedale (retired Headmaster of the Allertonshire School). Most beloved husband of Jean, devoted father of Hilary and father-in-law of Howard. Funeral service took place at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, January 5. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation.
TERRY - Died December 27, 2005 (suddenly), Basil, aged 84 years, of Bedale (retired Headmaster of the Allertonshire School). Most beloved husband of Jean, devoted father of Hilary and father-in-law of Howard. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, January 5 at 2.45 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation.
THOMPSON - December 31 (peacefully in hospital), of Elder-wood, Westmoreland Street, Darlington (late of Billingham). James (Jim), aged 85 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Gladys, much loved dad of Michael, father-in-law of Wynne, a dearly loved grandad of Mark, Paul and John and their wives and families and a great-grandad. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, January 6 at 10.15 a.m.
THORNTON - Florence (Florrie), aged 76 years, of Oxford Terrace, Cockfield, died peacefully in hospital on January 2. Beloved wife of the late Ron and the late Des, much loved mam of Jill and David, step-mam to Tony, Barry, Kevin, Ian and Kelcy, a dear mother-in-law, loving gran and great-gran and a very dear sister. Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Chapel on Monday, January 9 at 12.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the Chapel for The Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland and Cockfield Chapel Funds.
URRY - Peacefully on December 26, after a long illness borne with quiet dignity. Vera, dearly loved wife of the late Ted, much loved mum of Lesley and the late Jane, cherished and loving gran of Katy and Ruth and dear mother-in-law to David and the late Jim. Funeral service and cremation to take place on Thursday, January 5 at Teesside Crematorium in the Chapel of St. Bede at 3.00 p.m. Will friends kindly meet at crematorium. Family flowers only please. Enquiries to Stanway and Garnett Funeral Service, 114 High Street, Redcar. Tel. (01642) 477257.
VAUX - January 1 (peacefully in hospital) of Coxhoe. Eva, aged 93 years, a much loved wife of the late Jack and a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Would friends please meet for service at 10.00 a.m. on Monday, January 9 in Durham Crematorium Chapel.
WAINWRIGHT - January 2, at home, with her family, in West Auckland. Deborah Ann, aged 40 years, much loved and loving mam of Gareth, Duaine and Bethany, devoted daughter of Rose and Charlie, beloved sister of Andrew, Lorraine, Michelle and Ian, also a dear aunt, great-aunt and friend. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, followed by cremation at Durham.
WARD - December 30, of Shildon. John, aged 81 years, much loved husband of Joyce, a much loved and loving dad, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad, also dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. on Friday, January 6.
WARD - Nadine On December 22, peacefully at Middleton Hall, Nadine, aged 78 years, of Darlington. Funeral Monday, January 9. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Nadine was a much loved resident of Middleton Hall and will be sadly missed.
WARNER - Mary, nee Cloughton, formerly Hart. Passed away on December 24, 2005, aged 62 years. Funeral service on Monday, January 9, 2006 at Chichester Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, for Macmillan Services, c/o Michael Miller and Partners Ltd., 27A High Street, Petersfield. Tel (01730) 233244.
WATSON - Framwellgate Moor At home, on December 28, aged 94 years. Nora, a loving wife of the late Ken, much loved mum of Haydon, loved mother-in-law of June and a devoted grandma of Kevin, Diane and Julie. Will be sadly missed by her loving family and many friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Aiden's Church, Framwellgate Moor on Monday, January 9 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon.
WESTON - December 31 (unexpectedly at home), of Wolsingham. Doctor Norman Taylor Weston, much loved husband, father and grandpa. Will friends please meet for service in St. Bartholomew's Church, Thornley, Tow Law on Tuesday, January 10 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. A Memorial Service to follow at a date to be announced later. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to be divided between Norman's favourite charities, c/o Weardale Funeral Services, Southbridge, Wolsingham.
WILSON - January 4, formerly of Station House, Wolsingham. Alan Ainslie, aged 79 years, held in the loving arms of his wife Marigold, son David and daughter Zee. Remember his love of life and ready wit. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday, January 13 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left in Teddy at the crematorium or sent to Mr. T.W. Nesom, 55 The Green, Cockerton, Darlington, DL3 9EG for the 'Teddy Bear Fund for Children in Hospital'. Old photographers never die, they just go out of focus.
WILSON - January 4, of High Jobs Hill, Crook. Elizabeth Ellen (Betty), aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late John. Friends please meet for service at St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Thursday, January 12 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by request.
