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LYNCH August 24 (tragically), of North Crescent, Easington Village. Brian, aged 18 years, beloved son of Brian and Marie, a dearly loved brother of John, Amy and Donna and a loving grandson of Helen and Thomas Would friends please meet for service in The Church of the Ascension, Easington Colliery on Thursday, September 4 at 10.30 a.m., prior to interment in Easington Colliery Cemetery.
METCALFE August 29 (suddenly), of Harris Street, Darlington. Dot, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of David, Michael, Stephen and mother-in-law to Carole, dearly loved grandmother of Danny and Sophie, loving sister of Madge, also a much loved aunty. Funeral Friday, September 5. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
MITCHELL September 4, peacefully in hospital, of Beaconsfield Street, Darlington. John (Jack), aged 83 years, dearly beloved husband of Lily, loving dad of Marilyn, Ann, Peter and Richard and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Friday, September 12. Friends please meet for service in St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church for St. Matthew's Church.
MOLLOY August 31, suddenly at home, in Shildon. Stephen (Big Steve), aged 65 years, devoted husband of Marjorie, dearly loved father of Neil, much loved and loving grandad to Jonathan and Rebecca, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 10.30 a.m. on Friday, September 5, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
MOORE August 31 (peacefully), of St. John's Chapel, formerly Newcastle. Dorothy (Dolly, nee Whitlie), aged 82 years, loving wife of the late Harold, dearest sister, dearly loved aunt and foster mother. Friends please meet for service in St. John the Baptist Church on Wednesday, September 10 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
MYERS August 27 (in hospital), of Wilkinson Street, Byers Green. Fred, aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Joan, dearest father of Jenny and a devoted grandad of Jack, also a dear brother-in-law. Cremation Wednesday, September 3 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 1.05 p.m. for service in the Methodist Chapel, Byers Green at 1.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made for The Macmillan Nurses, c/o Fred's wife Joan.
NICHOLSON September 2, suddenly in hospital, of Catterick Village. Dorothy (Dot), aged 72 years, dearly loved wife of the late Ralph, much loved mam of Mike, Keith, Clive and Leslie, a dear mother-in-law and a loving grandma. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m.
NIXON September 2 (suddenly, but peacefully, in hospital), of Newton Aycliffe. Ernest William (Billy), aged 68 years, beloved dad of Jackie, dear grandad of Sally and Sarah, beloved brother of Lilian, Teddy and Victor, treasured uncle and great-uncle. Funeral Wednesday September 10. Will friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to cremation at Darlington.
NORTHOVER August 29 (in hospital), of 5 Dunning Road, Ferryhill. Emma Rue, aged 89 years, dearly loved mother of the late Jan and mother-in-law of Jim, also a much loved aunt. Cortege leaving residence at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, September 4 for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Butterwick Hospice or Bishop Auckland Stroke Unit.
OATES September 1 (peacefully in hospital), of The Limes, Sowerby, Thirsk. Alison Mary, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late James Dixon, loving mother of Patrick and grandmother of Stephen and Edwina. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Thursday, September 11 at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation.
PARKER August 30 (in hospital), of Sherburn Village. Tom, aged 83 years, husband of the late Vera, father of Joyce and Eileen, grandfather of Nicola, Mark and Stephen and great-grandfather of Matthew, Jamie and Holly. Would friends please meet for service at Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Sherburn on Friday at 3.00 p.m., followed by interment in Sherburn Cemetery.
PEACOCK September 2, peacefully, at North Park Residential Home, Darlington. Ethel Beatrice (Beattie), aged 91 years, dearly loved wife of the late Harold Alfred, much loved mam of Harold Vincent and a loving gran of Gordon and his wife Deborah. Funeral Monday. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m.
PEACOCK John On August 31, 2003, suddenly but peacefully at home, following an illness, dearly loved husband, father and grandfather. Funeral service will be held at St. Stephen's Church, Acomb, York on Monday, September 8 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation, to be attended by family and very close friends only. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given to Oxfam, a plate will be available at the service.
PEARSE September 1 (suddenly, at home), of Pinetree Gardens, Crook. Brian, aged 54 years, dearly loved son of Edith and the late Robert, also a dearest brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Cremation Friday, September 5 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 10.00 a.m. for a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 10.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Re-united with his father and sister.
PEARSON Margaret, formerly West Auckland Road, Darlington and Redcar Lane, Redcar, at Hull Royal Infirmary on Thursday, August 28, 2003.
PEARSON September 2, in hospital, of Dalton-on-Tees. Fred, aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of the late Vera, much loved dad of Ann, Stephen and Malcolm, a dear father-in-law and a loving grandad. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in St. Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment.
POWIS John, aged 68 years, of Skeeby, died peacefully in hospital on September 1, after a courageous fight against Leukemia. Beloved husband of the late Daphne, much loved father and friend to Kevin and Anne, Trevor and Nicky and grandfather to Charlotte. Funeral service at St. Agatha's Church, Easby on Monday, September 8 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations for The Richmondshire District Scouts and Ward 42, Darlington Memorial Hospital, are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond DL10 4AJ.
PRESCOTT August 31, peacefully, after a long illness, at Darlington Memorial Hospital. Mary, aged 86 years, formerly of Redhall, Darlington. Beloved wife of Ken, dearly loved mum of Jim, mother-in-law of Margaret and dearly loved nan of Marc, Karl, Gareth and Neil. She will be sadly missed. Funeral Monday, September 8. Service at the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington 2.15 p.m., followed by interment at Penarth, South Wales. Floral tributes if desired to Co-operative Chapels of Rest, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.
PRESTEDGE September 1 (at home with his family around him), of St. John's Road, Shildon (formerly of West Hartlepool). Stanley, aged 74 years, dearly loved husband of Mary, a much loved father of Cag, Gilly, Janey and Jacqui and a dear father-in-law of Les, Andy and Craig, also a loving granda of Tom, Kim, Hannah, Rob, Alex and Felicity. Cremation Monday, September 8 at Darlington. Cortege leaving residence at 1.35 p.m. for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made for the Macmillan Nurses c/o any family member.
PUTTOCK September 1 (suddenly), of Newton Aycliffe. Roland, aged 48 years, beloved husband of Elaine, a much loved dad of Amy and the late Lucy, loving and devoted grandpa of Elenia, dear brother of Gair, Alan and the late Victor, also a dearest uncle and brother-in-law. Service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday September 10, 2.15 p.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium. Any flowers to be delivered to Darlington Co-operative Funeral Service.
RADESTOCK August 30, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. Philip, aged 60 years, dearly loved son of Edna and the late Philip, cherished dad of Lisa, dear friend of Ivy, much loved stepdad of Deborah, Carole and Linda and a loving grandad, great-grandad, brother and uncle. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation.
RAMSDALE August 29 (peacefully at home, after an illness bravely borne), of Mildred Street, Darlington. Kathleen, dearly loved wife and soulmate of Eric, much loved mother and best friend of Janet and David, dear mother-in-law of Tony and Maria and loving grandma of Jack, Tom and Victoria Margaret. Funeral Friday, September 5. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Floral tributes, if desired, in sheaf form, to Crake and Mallon Funeral Service, 45 Norton Road, Stockton. Family and friends are welcome afterwards in The Lounge, Darlington Indoor Bowls Club.
RAWLINGS On September 2, peacefully in St. Margaret's Nursing Home and of 16 Cunningham Place, Gilesgate. Jackie, aged 86 years, dearly loved husband of Cilla, loving dad of Peter, father-in-law to Eileen and grandad to Sally and Helen, also great-grandad to Joshua and Hannah and brother to Joan. Friends please meet for service at St. Giles Church, Gilesgate on Monday, September 8 at 1.15 p.m., cremation to follow.
REWCASTLE September 2 (peacefully, in hospital), of Darlington. Eleanor, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mam of Christopher and a dear friend of Jim and John. Funeral Wed-nesday, September 10. Will friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington, prior to interment.
RICHARDSON August 27, suddenly, of Masham (formerly of Ellingstring). Frank, aged 75 years, much loved husband, father and grandfather. Service at St. Paul's Church, Healey on Monday, September 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. No flowers please, but donations may be left in church for Alzheimer's Society and Church Funds.
RICKINSON August 29, peacefully, at home, at Bolton Close, Darlington. Dieter, aged 59 years, very much loved husband of Christine, dearly loved father of Paul, Garry and Christopher, also partners Judy and Carol, a much loved brother, brother-in-law and mate to many. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation.
ROBINSON August 28 (peacefully, in hospital), of St. Cuthbert's Crescent, Trimdon Village. Anne (Nancy, formerly Rickard), aged 84 years, dearly loved wife and friend of Ernie also a devoted mam, step-mam, nana, great-nana and auntie. Requiem Mass to take place on Thursday at St. William's R.C. Church, Trimdon Village at 10.30 a.m., prior to interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Tremeduna Grange.
ROBINSON August 29, of Festing Court, Darlington. Horace Dixon '70 years as a scout'. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation.
ROBSON Castleside. September 4, aged 78 years. Edwin Hall, beloved husband of Marjorie, special dad to Gary, dear father to Judith and John. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Castleside on Wednesday September 10 at 2.00 p.m. followed by cremation at Mounsett Crematorium. All welcome to The Smelters Arms afterwards. No flowers by request. Donations if desired to Hawthorn House, Respite Care Home for children with learning disabilities c/o, the family or Derwentside Funeral Service, Fynes House, 281 Medomsley Road, Consett.
ROBSON September 5, of 12 Hedley Hill Terrace, Waterhouses. Albert, aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late Christina and much loved father of Philip. Friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Waterhouses on Wednesday, September 10 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Parkwood Cemetery.
ROOKES Grace On August 22 (late of Haswell), aged 84 years. Interment South Hetton Churchyard on Friday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Haswell Methodist Chapel at 2.00 p.m.
SANDS (nee Straughan) On August 31, aged 39 years, Teresa, beloved daughter of Don, dearly loved sister of Richard, dearly loved mother of Thomas and Henry. In St Mary's Hospital, Newport, Isle of Wight. Will be greatly missed by Liz. May she rest in peace.
SCARR August 30 of South View, Bainbridge. Nora, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of the late J. R. Scarr (Dick), a much loved mother of Richard, Ann, David and Neil and a very dear mother-in-law and nana. Funeral service at Askrigg Church, Monday September 8 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Hawes Surgery and Askrigg Church.
SKINNER Walter Aged 90 years of Queens Court, Richmond, (formerly of Whitcliffe Grange), died peacefully in hospital on September 3. Beloved husband of the late Freda, much loved father of June, dear father-in-law of Mark and loving grandad to Michelle and Christopher. Funeral service at Richmond Cemetery Chapel on Wednesday September 10 at 2.00 p.m. followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the chapel.
SOWERBY Linda, aged 82 years, formerly of Garth Cottages, Mickleton, died peacefully at Rydal Nursing Home, Darlington on August 28. Beloved daughter of the late John Henry and Sarah Sowerby. Cremation private. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place at Laithkirk Parish Church on Wednesday, September 3 at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the church. No flowers please. If desired, donations may be given for Laithkirk Church Funds.
