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PEARSON - October 20, peacefully, at Manor Care Home, of Middleham Road, Darlington. Olive Margaret, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Charles Melville, dearly loved mother of Heather and mother-in-law of the late Brian, loving grandma of Karen and Blayne, Paul and Tanya and devoted great-grandma of Cooper. Funeral Thursday, October 26. In respect of Olive's wishes friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. No flowers please, by her own request.
PEARSON - Olive "God be with you till we meet again". Lovingly remembered, forever in our hearts. daughter Heather and future son-in-law Rick.
PREECE - October 21 (in hospital), of Gladstone Terrace, Station Town. Joseph, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Isabel (nee Browne), dearly loved father of Joe and Sheila, dearest father-in-law of Carole and Colin and a much loved grandad. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 10.20 a.m. Friends please meet at Milbank Methodist Church for service at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment at Station Town Cemetery.
PRETTY - October 25, peacefully at Darlington Manor. Violet, aged 91 years, will be sadly missed. Funeral Tuesday, October 31. Would friends please meet for service 1.00 p.m. at the Salvation Army Citadel, prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Salvation Army. Promoted to Glory
PYE - October 24, of Sunniside, Tow Law. John, aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Ethel, devoted dad of Nancy, dear father-in-law to Frank, also a much loved and loving granda of Judith. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanley at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 31, followed by cremation at Durham.
RAINE - October 18 (in hospital), of Brandon. Margie, aged 63 years, dearly loved wife of Bill, a loving mam, nanna, great-nanna and a good friend to all. Friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Wednesday October 25, at 12.45 p.m. Cremation to follow at Durham.
RAINE - October 19, peacefully in St. Helen's Nursing Home, late of Oak Terrace, Bishop Auckland. Amy, previously Macdonald, nee Jackson, aged 78 years, much loved wife of Syd, devoted mam and mother-in-law of Malcolm and Pam, Ann and Graham, also a loving gran to Lisa, Stephen, Kes, Sarah and Robert and great-gran of Ben and Amelia. Would friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, South Church on Friday, October 27 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Sadly missed by all
RAINE - October 23, of Spennymoor, formerly of Bishop Auckland. William Bryan (Bill), aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Jessie, devoted dad of Gladys, Bryan, Ann, Colin and the late Carolyn, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved gramps. Will friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church at 11.00 a.m. on Monday, October 30, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations for the Macmillan Nurses may be left with the family or at church.
ROBINSON - On October 24 (peacefully in hospital), of Edward Street, Gilesgate. Lily, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Alf, a much missed mam and gran. Would friends please meet for service at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate on Tuesday, October 31 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please with donations kindly accepted by Cancer Research U.K.
ROBSON - Christopher, of Easington Village, peacefully in hospital, on October 19, aged 85 years. Dick, a much loved husband to Dorothy (nee Harrison), a devoted dad, dear father-in-law and a cherished grandad and great-grandad. Cortege to leave his residence on Wednesday for service at the Church of the Ascension, Easington Colliery at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Sunderland Crematorium. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Ward 2, University Hospital of Hartlepool, c/o his son Alan Robson.
RUDD - On October 25, peacefully in Hundens Park Care Home. Joyce, aged 73 years, of Jedburgh Drive, dearly beloved mam of Tim, John and Jayne, also a very special nanny to Emma, Connor, Scott, Ben and Robbie, dear sister of Rita, sister-in-law of Vin and cousin of Barbara. Funeral Thursday November 2. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton, Darlington at 1.00 p.m. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
SEWARDS - Lilian Joyce (Lil), aged 71 years, of Barton, died peacefully at home on October 25 after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved wife of Ray, much loved mother of Mark and Richard, dear mother-in-law to Eleri, loving grandma of James, Alex and Daniel and dearest sister to Bert and Pearl. Funeral service at St Cuthbert's Church, Barton on Thursday, November 2 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for Herriot Hospice Homecare and the local Macmillan Nurses (cheques for the Macmillan Nurses payable to Cancer Care Donated Funds), these may be given on the plate provided in the church or care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4AJ.
SILLENCE - Mary, aged 64 years, of Norman Road, Richmond, died suddenly at home on October 17. Dearly loved wife of Michael, much loved mum of Liz, dear mother-in-law to Chris and loving nana of Michael and Sarah. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, October 26 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Floral tributes may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond.
SMITH - On October 22, peacefully in hospital, of Sherburn Hospital and formerly of Wantage Road, Carrville. Florrie, aged 95 years, dearly loved wife of the late Frank, dear mother of Alan and Valerie and grandmother of Martin and Alan. Friends please meet for service at Sherburn Hospital Chapel on Friday, October 27 at 2.15 p.m., cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to R.N.I.B., c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.
SMITHSON - Peacefully at Hexham General Hospital, on October 23, 2006. Jean (nee Welling), aged 87 years, widow of Bill Smithson and a much loved and respected mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be sadly missed. Her funeral will be at Mountsett Crematorium, Dipton, Consett on Monday, October 30 at 3.30 p.m. A celebration of her life will be held at All Saints' Church, West Avenue, Gosforth on November 9 at 2.30 p.m. (Please contact family for details).
SUNTER - John, peacefully in hospital, on October 22, aged 86 years (of Hawes). Beloved husband of the late Mary, dear father of Norma, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Service and cremation to take place on Wednesday, November 1 at Teesside Crematorium, Acklam Road, Middlesbrough in the Chapel of St. Hilda at 11.45 a.m. Will friends please meet at the Crematorium. A Memorial Service will be arranged later at Hawes. Enquiries to Stanway and Garnett Funeral Service, 114 High Street, Redcar. Tel: (01642) 477257.
SWAINSTON - On October 23, suddenly at home, of Hamsterley. Donald, aged 80 years, beloved son of the late William and Maud, a much loved brother of Juliett, a loving uncle of Robin and Colin, also a dear cousin. Funeral service at St. James' Church, Hamsterley on Tuesday, October 31 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Hamsterley Cemetery. Will friends please meet at the Church.
TALLENTIRE - October 24 (peacefully), of Bishop Auckland. Eva (nee Vickers), aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Vince, dearly loved mam of Valerie and Barry, a dear mother-in-law of Godfrey and Irene, devoted gran of Joanne and Steven, Claire and Jill, also a much loved great-gran of Megan and Kyle. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, October 31 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation.
TALLENTIRE - Eva To my dearest of friends for eighty years who I will sadly miss. May God bless you Eva. Till we meet again. Love Peggy. x
TROTTER - October 22, suddenly, of Bishop Auckland. Freda (nee Lowes), aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Albert, devoted mother of David and Margaret, dear mother-in-law to Elizabeth and Jim, much loved gran of Rachel and Nick, loving great-gran to Samuel, also a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, October 30, followed by cremation at Durham.
