Latest Additions and Updates at Ancestry.co.uk
WAITES August 13 (after a long illness, fought with great courage and dignity), at home with those he loved around him, of Hawthorn Drive, Barnard Castle, formerly of Lambeth House, Cother-stone. Alan, aged 45 years, most dearly loved and loving husband and best friend of Aline, much loved son of Geoff and the late Mary, dear brother of Steve, brilliant stepdad and best mate of Chris, Gary, Michèl and Kelly, also the best grandad ever of baby Ethan. Deeply missed by family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Cotherstone on Tuesday, August 19 at 12.15 p.m., followed by private cremation.
WALKER (West Rounton) August 12. Peacefully in The Highfield Care Home. Allan, aged 74 years, dearly loved husband of Dorothy, loving father of David and Christine and dearest grandad of Paul, Lauren and the late Ian. Funeral service to be held in St. Oswald's Church West Rounton on Saturday August 16 at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for church funds and The Highfield Care Home.
WATERS August 13, peacefully in hospital, of Clarence Chare, Newton Aycliffe. Violet Doreen, aged 73 years, dearly loved wife of Tom, loving mother of Anne, Gillian and Philip and the late Peter, also much loved mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral Tuesday, August 19. Will friends please meet for service at the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington, 2.45 p.m. prior to cremation.
WATSON August 11 (peacefully, in hospital), of Johnson Estate, Wheatley Hill. Doris, aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mam of Ray, David and the late Alec, a sadly missed mother-in-law and devoted grandma of Paul, Anita and Brooke. Would friends please meet for service at Patton Street Methodist Church on Friday at 10.00 a.m., prior to interment in Wheatley Hill Cemetery.
WEIGHELL August 11 (suddenly), of 7 Holywell Lane, North Cowton. Martin Leslie, aged 37 years, dearly loved son of Audrey and Harry, much loved brother of Robert, Hazel, Michael and Tina and a dearly loved brother-in-law and uncle. Service at All Saints' Church, East Cowton at 2.00 p.m. on Friday, August 15, followed by interment at South Cowton.
WERNYJ August 8 (passed away after a short illness, in the Lambert Hospital), of Kings Gardens, Sowerby, Thirsk. Walter, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Gladys and much loved dad of Peter, Michael and Gillian, father-in-law of Julie and May and grandfather of Bronwyn, Megan, Millie, Callum and Jordan. The funeral service will be held at All Saints' Church, Thirsk on Thursday, August 14 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Sowerby. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the League of Friends, The Lambert Hospital, Thirsk.
WHEATLEY August 14, at Ridgeway House Nursing Home, Station Town, late of Wingate (Village Policeman). Angus, aged 73 years, beloved husband of Jean Isabel (nee Cassells), dearly loved father and grandfather. Family and friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service and cremation on Wednesday at 11.00 a.m.
WHITE August 10, at Springfield Nursing Home, Darlington. Phyllis, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Dennis, dearly loved mam of Terry and Tony. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service at The West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington at 1.15 p.m. No flowers please.
WILKINSON August 11 (at home), of Darlington. Victor, aged 78 years, beloved husband of Hetty, dearly loved dad of Keith and Susan, dear father-in-law and much loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service at the West Cemetery Chapel at 11.45 a.m., followed by cremation.
WILLS August 9, suddenly, at home, of Chandos Street, Darlington. Thomas Oswald (Tom), aged 87 years, dearly loved husband of the late May, much loved father of Wendy, loved grandad of Sally and Alison, brother of Mavis and a dear uncle. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The National Asthma Campaign, c/o Seaton Leng & Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WILSON Matthew Suddenly after a short illness on August 9. Mat (of Moorsholm), aged 76 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret, a dear dad of Stephen, Christine and Robin, a much loved father-in-law and grandad. Service will take place at St. Mary's Church, Moorsholm on Saturday August 16 at 9.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Teesside Crematorium in The Chapel of St. Hilda at 10.45 a.m. Will friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Teesside Hospice c/o, 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough. Inquiries to, The Co-operative Funeral Service, Park Lane, Guisborough. Tel: (01287) 637700.
WILSON August 13 (in hospital), of Windrush Cottage, Carlton-in-Coverdale (late of Scorton and Tadcaster). Iris, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late George Wilson and dearly loved sister of Nan, Lyn, Bill and the late Mary. Funeral service at St. Botolph's Church, Horsehouse on Thursday, August 21 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Church Funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
ADAMS August 15, suddenly, at The Birches, Hurworth. Bessie, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Burt, dearly loved sister of Gwen, Don and the late George, a much loved aunt and will be sadly missed by all the family. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation.
ANDERSON Lammas French August 18, of 25 Tudor Court, Shotton Colliery. Lammas, aged 68 years, dearly beloved husband of Frances, loving father of Lammas and Neil, dear father-in-law of Susan and Susan, also a treasured grandad of Lammas, Natalie, Gemma, Jonathan and Lauren, great-grandad of Courtney, Bethany and James. Cremation Durham Crematorium Friday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church at 9.45 a.m.
ANGUS Mary (nee Roberts) SRN QARNNS August 20, peacefully, at Rydal Nursing Home, Darlington, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of Fyfe and cherished mother of Andrew. Funeral Thursday, August 28. Friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Alzheimer's Research Trust, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
APPLEBY Alan James Died suddenly on Monday August 18, aged 60 years, loving long term partner and friend of Shirley, dear dad of Karen and Janine, father-in-law to Chris and Mark, dear grandad to Holly. Funeral to be held at York Crematorium on Tuesday August 26 at 2.00 p.m.
BARNINGHAM August 17 (in hospital), of Beech House West, Burtersett Road, Hawes and formerly of Thwaite in Swaledale. Alwyne, aged 86 years, dearly loved youngest son of the late Ernest and Dorothy Barningham, a very dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. At Alwyne's own request a brief service and prayers will take place at Reeth Congregational Church on Friday, August 29 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private interment at Grinton Cemetery. However, also Alwyne's strong wish was that a Thanksgiving Service be held at St. Margaret's Church Hawes. This will take place on Saturday, September 13 at 2.00 p.m., to which all friends are very welcome.
BECKWITH August 16 (peacefully), in Belmont Grange Nursing Home, formerly of Musgrave Gardens. Edith, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Ivan. Friends please meet for service at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate on Thursday, August 21 at 1.15 p.m. Cremation to follow at Durham.
BELL August 14, peacefully, at 6 McNally Place, Gilesgate, Durham. Percy, aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of Margaret, also father, grandfather, great-grandfather and father-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, August 22 at 12.00 noon. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to Alzheimers Disease Society, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Gilesgate, Durham.
BLOOMER August 12 (suddenly, at his home). George, aged 82 years, of Darlington. Dearly loved brother of Gladys and Marjorie, a much loved uncle, a friend of many. Funeral service to take place on Thursday August 21 at The West Cemetery Chapel at 2.15 p.m. prior to cremation. Friends invited please meet at the chapel. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to, The National Canine Defence League, Hill House Lane, Sadberge. DL2 1SL.
BOWES August 21 (peacefully, in hospital), of Bede Road, Darlington. Keith, aged 62 years, dearly loved husband of Heather, much loved dad of Lynne, dear father-in-law of Stephen, dearest grandad of Beth, a loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Thursday August 28. Friends please meet for service in St. Laurence's Church, Middleton St. George at 10.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Darlington Cremator-ium.
BRIGGS August 14, in hospital, of Sacriston (late of Thornley). Joe, aged 76 years, dearly loved husband of Ivy (nee Atkin), much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad of all the family. Friends please meet Durham Crematorium Friday, August 22 at 1.00 p.m. for service.
BROWN August 14 (in hospital). Geoff, aged 46 years, of Shildon. Devoted dad of Chelsie, beloved son of Iris and the late Ken, treasured brother of Sheila, a dear uncle to Nicola, also a good friend. Cortege to leave his mother's residence at 2.20 p.m. on Thursday, August 21 for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
BROWNLEE Raymond John August 19, at home with great sadness of Shadforth Close, Old Shotton. Ray, aged 71 years, will always be remembered by all his loving family. Interment Peterlee Cemetery Friday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Cuthbert;s Church, Peterlee 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only by request.
BRUCE August 20 (in hospital), of Forrest Gate, Wingate. William, aged 84 years, dearly loved husband of Mary (nee Ward), a beloved dad of Gwen, father-in-law of Tom, much loved grandad of Allan, David, Gillian and Hellen, also a great-grandad of Jessica, Jordana, Betheny, Benjamin and Lewis. Cortege leaving residence Thursday 10.35 a.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate for service at 10.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to church funds.
BUTTERWORTH August 16 (peacefully, in hospital), formerly of Cherry Garth, Thirsk. Marion, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Harry, loving mother of John, dear mother-in-law of Ivy and a dearly loved grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Thursday, August 21 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at York. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the R.S.P.C.A.
CLARE August 18, of Low Willington. Doreen, aged 70 years, beloved wife of Peter, much loved mam of Jules, mother-in-law of Gillian and dear nannie of Rachael-Alice and Alastair. Friends please meet for service in Acton Road Methodist Church, Esh Winning on Wednesday, August 27 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for the PDSA may be given after the service.
CLARKE August 20, unexpectedly, of Mossbank Grove, Darlington. Harry, aged 80 years, loving husband of the late Rose and a much loved father of Joseph. Funeral Thursday. Family and friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel at 10.15 a.m.
COCKFIELD Isabella (Bella), aged 84 years, of 9 Lile Close, Richmond, formerly of Cleveland Road, Scorton, died peacefully in hospital on August 18. Beloved wife of the late Joe, much loved mother of Maureen, Margaret and Edward and a dear mother-in-law, loving nana and great-nana. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Bolton-on-Swale on Wednesday, August 27 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Floral tributes may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond.
COLLINGWOOD On August 18, peacefully after a short illness of Front Street, Wingate. Sylvia, aged 52 years, a much loved mother of David and Linda, loving partner of Ken, dearly loved daughter of Sylvia, also loving sister of Joe and Christine, dearly loved sister-in-law, aunt and loved by all who knew her. Cortege leaving residence, Friday 2.05 p.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate for service at 2.15 p.m. followed by private cremation at Durham. Family flowers only, donations to Cancer Research.
COLLINS John August 18 (peacefully, at home), aged 59 years, of Townsend Court, Station Town. Beloved son of the late Ebby and Annie, dear brother of the late Margaret, Edward and Brian, brother-in-law of Benny, Edith and Liz. Cortege to leave residence Friday for service at St. Peter and St. Paul R.C. Church, Hutton Henry at 11.00 a.m. prior to interment in the church yard. All friends are kindly invited. Please meet at the church. Sadly missed by all the family.
COURAGE August 17, peacefully, of Little Fencote. Julienne, aged 70 years, dear wife of the late Captain Peter Courage. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Kirkby Fleetham on Tuesday, August 26 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Great Fencote Churchyard.
CURNOW August 15, peacefully, formerly of Croxdale. Robert (Bob), aged 95 years. Friends please meet at Stokesley Parish Church on Friday, August 22 at 12.30 p.m.
DAWSON August 17 (peacefully, in hospital), of Laurel Crescent, Trimdon Colliery. John Andrew (Jack), aged 73 years. Dearly loved brother of George and the late Margaret Annie. Cortege leaving residence Tuesday 2.05 p.m. Friends please meet at Trimdon Station Methodist Church for service at 2.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Kindness and goodness, thats you Jack, good bye dear brother, George.
DAWSON August 19, peacefully, of Woodbine Road, Pity Me, Durham. Rita, aged 83 years, dearly loved wife of the late Frederick Grooms and Ronald Dawson, beloved mother of Beryl and Peter, mother-in-law of Geoff and Pam, loving grandma of Darren, Joanne, Amanda, Nicola and Shaun and great-grandma of Max and Patrick. Friends please meet for service at St. Aidan's Church, Framwellgate Moor on Wednesday, August 27 at 12.30 p.m., cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham.
