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STONE - (Newton Hall) Peacefully, at home on December 1, aged 58 years, Marilyn, (nee Hodges). A much loved wife of Doug, a dearly loved mam of Amanda and Mark, mother-in-law of Neil and Dawn, a devoted nana and beloved daughter of Jean and the late Norman, sister of Anne and Barbara. Will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Would friends please meet at St. Cuthbert's Church on Thursday December 6, at 10.30 a.m. for service, prior to interment at Durham Cemetery at 11.30 a.m. All are welcome back to The Garden House afterwards for refreshments.
STUBBS - On December 3, in hospital, of Stable Cottage, Redmire (formerly of Gatenby). Peter, aged 64 years, dear father of David, Michael, Kevin and Martin, father-in-law of Andrea, Tracy, Helen and Angela, grandad to Lisa, Mikey, Hannah and Ben, brother of Joan and brother-in-law of Bob. Funeral service and interment at St. Mary's Church, Redmire on Monday, December 10 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and the Friends of the Friarage (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
SWAINSTON - Marjorie, of Brompton-on-Swale, died peacefully in hospital on December 2. Dearly loved daughter of the late Henry and Barbara Swainston and darling sister to Barbara. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Brompton-on-Swale on Saturday, December 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Catterick Village Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for the PDSA and Church Funds.
SYLVESTER - December 1. Sheila (nee Robinson), aged 72 years, of Whorlton, beloved wife of Gerald, dear mother and grandma. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, December 10 at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, may be given in the crematorium chapel to Friends of Richardson Hospital and Butterwick Children's Hospice.
TAYLOR - December 4, 2007. (Peacefully, in hospital). Jean, aged 81 years, of Newton Aycliffe. Dearly loved mum of Pam and Ray, mother-in-law to Judith, much loved grandma to Michael and Amanda. Funeral Thursday December 13. Would friends please meet 12.30 p.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe followed by interment at Stephenson Way Cemetery. All floral tributes to be sent to, The Co-operative Funearalcare, Macmillan Road, Newton Aycliffe. DL5 4LH.
THOMPSON - December 3, of Brandon. Robert William, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of the late Noreen, much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Methodist Chapel, Brandon on Wednesday December 12 at 2.00 p.m. followed by interment in Meadowfield Cemetery. Will be sadly missed.
THOMPSON - On December 3, in hospital, of 51 Park View, Leyburn. Frank Gordon, aged 87 years, beloved husband of Jean, dearly loved father of Ian and Elizabeth and a very dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service and cremation at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Wednesday, December 12 at 11.45 a.m. Donations if desired, in lieu of flowers, for the British Heart Foundation (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the crematorium.
THOMPSON - Sydney On November 30, peacefully in hospital. Syd, aged 83 years, of Darlington. Dearly beloved husband of Kathy, much loved dad of Michael and Stuart, father-in-law of Kathleen and Marie, adored grandad of Melissa. Funeral Tuesday, December 11. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m., prior to cremation.
TURNBULL - Roy (Formerly of Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe). Dearly loved husband of Sheila, loving father of Paul, Neil and Ruth and much loved grandfather. Died peacefully on December 3, surrounded by his family in Hertfordshire. Family flowers only and any donations to, MacMillan Nurses Fund please. All inquiries to, Austins Funeral Services Tel: (01462) 438422.
TURNER - December 3, in hospital, of Coniscliffe Road, Darlington. Mary, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother of John, mother-in-law of Ula and much loved grandmother of David and Lisa and Paul and Isabella and great-grandmother of Pia. Funeral Wednesday, December 12. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for Macmillan Nurses, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
TWITTY - November 28 (peacefully and with great dignity), of Boundary Court, Bishop Auckland (late of Bowburn). Jessie, aged 81 years, dearly loved and sorely missed wife of Jim, beloved and devoted mother of Colin and Jane, sadly missed and always loved by sister Nan and the late Colin, also a dear loving aunty and cousin. Funeral service to be held at Bowburn Methodist Chapel, Friday, December 7 at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations in lieu of flowers may be given to the Macmillan Nurses. Will be missed so much by so many. Once met, never forgotten, always loved.
UMPLEBY - Margaret of Northallerton died peacefully with her family on November 29, 2007, aged 76 years. She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. The funeral service was held at All Saint's Parish Church, Northallerton on Thursday December 6, followed by interment. If desired donations may be given to, The Herriot Hospice Home Care and to Marie Curie.
UNSWORTH - Reuben Daniel, died December 2, aged 10 weeks. Cherished baby son of Alan and Libby and much longed for brother of Isaac and the late Emmie, treasured grandson of Ken and Maureen, Jackie and Stephen and precious great-grandson of Grandma Lily, also much loved nephew of Andrew and Elaine, Tom and Aga, Erica and Lee and much wanted little cousin of Romini, Jayden and Maja. Funeral Tuesday at Durham Crematorium at 9.00 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Sick Children's Trust, RVI, Newcastle. Our little man lost his courageous battle but he will be treasured in our hearts forever.
WALDEN - December 5, of Darlington. Florence, (Florrie), aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late William Percy, loving mum of Raymond, Joyce, Stephen and mother-in-law of Edwin and Angela, also a much loved nanna, great-nanna and sister. Would friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, Haughton on Friday December 14, at 11.00 a.m. prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
WALKER - November 29, formerly of Meadowfield Road, Darlington. Edward (Ted), aged 96 years, beloved husband of the late Nan, dearly loved father of Tony, Michael and Jamie and will be sadly missed by all the family. Funeral Monday, December 10. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations may be given for St. Mary's Church.
WALKER - Richard (Dick) On December 2, in Yohden Hall Nursing Home, Blackhall (formerly of Shotton Colliery). Richard, aged 82 years, a dearly beloved husband of Kathy, much loved father of Jan, Ian and David, a dear father-in-law of Julie and grandad of Laura, Mollie and Anna, dear brother of Morris, brother-in-law of Hilda and families. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Friday, December 7. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the crematorium at 3.30 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Ltd., Peterlee. Tel. (0191) 5864322.
WALKER - Sheila, aged 84 years, of Stainton, Barnard Castle, died peacefully in hospital on November 30. Beloved wife of the late Geoff, dear sister-in-law to Jean and a loving aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, December 10 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided at the crematorium chapel for The Great North Air Ambulance.
WHELDON - Nora Annie On December 5, peacefully in hospital, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Clarence, dearly loved mother of Margaret, Christine and Hilary, much loved mother-in-law of Michael and Brian, also dearly loved by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Private cremation in Darlington, followed by a service of remembrance at St. Thomas' Church, Brompton on Thursday, December 13 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Church and Yorkshire Cancer.
WILKINSON - December 3, (peacefully, in hospital), of Crook, (formerly Tow Law). Henry Douglas (Harry), aged 77 years. Loving husband and of Frances, dearly loved dad of David, Stephen, Michele and Karen, dear father-in-law of Katherine, Tracy, Trevor and Kevin, devoted grandad of Ben, Christopher, Mark, Laura, Abby, Katie, Amelia and Courtney. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Cutbhert's R.C. Church, Crook on Tuesday December 11, at 11.30 a.m. followed by interment in St. Cuthbert's church yard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be sent to, The British Heart Foundation, 4 Bridge Street, Tadcaster or Cancer Research c/o, Lloyds Bank, Skinnergate, Darlington.
WILKINSON - December 3, of Union Court, Chester-le-Street (formerly of New Brancepeth). Olga, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late George, sadly missed by partner Stan, a dearly loved mam of Olwyn and Glenis, mother-in-law of Alan, a loving grandma to Scott and Michael and a dear sister of Molly. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, New Brancepeth on Saturday, December 8 at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments in the Village Hall afterwards.
WILSON - (Craine) Vanessa Lynne, died suddenly on December 4, beloved daughter of Maurice and Margaret, loving mum to Sharon, Lorna and Nadine, loving grandma, sister, auntie and niece. Funeral Thursday, December 13. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Meningitis Trust, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
YOUNG - November 29, peacefully in hospital surrounded by her loving family, of Bowburn. Joan, aged 69 years, devoted wife of the late Keith, beloved mam of Judith and Joanne, a sadly missed mother-in-law of Gary and Brian, a treasured grandma of Lorna, Gareth, Becky, Alex, Georgia and Ben. Would friends please meet for service at Bowburn Methodist Church on Thursday, December 6 at 12.15 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Mam, we can't imagine life without you, it will be so hard. You gave us so much love and happiness. You are where you long to be, re-united with your darling husband, our dad. Together again for eternity, we know you will be at peace. Sweet dreams. Night Night, God Bless Grandma.
ADAMSON - (nee Wardle) On November 25, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, following a short illness borne with great courage and dignity. Rene, aged 85 years, dearly loved wife of Norman, treasured, loved and respected mother of Susan and Yvonne and devoted nan to Ross, whom he loved and adored. Loving sister of Winnie and Audrey and the late Herbert and John. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Barnard Castle Methodist Church on Wednesday, December 5 at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to Friends of The Richardson Hospital.
