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THORNLEY - John Howard A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 4.00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, Woodland Road, Darlington. Followed by refreshments at Blackwell Grange Golf Club, Blackwell, Darlington. All family and friends welcome.
THROSBY - Lilian (nee Evans), formerly of Cheltenham and Cheadle. Beloved wife of the late Burnett (Bing) Throsby. Died October 6, 2007 aged 92 years. Lovely mum of Marilyn, Christine and Royston. Dearly loved grandmother of Lisa, Jillian, Peter, Thomas and James and a beloved great-grandmother to Thomas, Frances, Madeline, George and Charlie.
VART - Ralph Talbot of Ramshaw, died peacefully in hospital on October 3, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Betty, a much loved father of John, also a dear grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Thursday, October 11 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Will friends please meet at the church.
WALLS - On October 10 (peacefully in Ridgeway House Nursing Home), formerly of Thornley. Hannah (nee Christopher), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Gordon, devoted mother of Gordon and Frances, dear mother-in-law of Lana and David, a much loved grandma of Adhana, Andrew and Stephen, also a dearly missed great-grandma of Toby, Alice and Christopher. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 15 at 9.00 a.m. Forever in our hearts. Gone but not forgotten.
WARD - On October 6, of Bannatyne Lodge Nursing Home, Peterlee and late of Haswell Plough. Ivy (nee Walls), aged 89 years, a dearly beloved wife of the late George, a much loved mam of the late Jackie, a dear mother-in-law of Margaret and a dearest grandma of David and Lynn, also a devoted great-grandma of Chelsea. Friends please meet on Friday, October 12 for service and cremation 1.00 p.m. at Durham Crematorium. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Directors. Tel. (0191) 5862136. Memories are the loveliest things, they last from day to day. They can't get lost, they don't wear out and can't be given away.
WARDLE - Ian Tarn On Tuesday, October 2, aged 69 years, beloved husband of Dorothy, dearest father to Eve and Callum, father-in-law to David and Sue. Funeral Friday, October 12. Friends please meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by family cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, for Aldbrough Village Hall Building Fund, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WATSON - Gosforth Peacefully at home after a long illness, on October 8. Alan, aged 85 years, beloved husband of Dorothy, loving father of Colin and Susan, much loved grandfather of Francis and Faye. Will be sadly missed by all his family. Friends please meet for service at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Friday, October 12 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for St. Oswald's Hospice, Gosforth, c/o Melrose and Dennis Funeral Service, 159 Astley Road, Seaton Delaval. NE25 0DL.
WILKS - October 7. Mary, aged 99 years, beloved mother of John, much loved and loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17, followed by cremation at Durham.
WILSON - On October 9, peacefully in hospital, formerly of Mill House Court, Gilesgate. Millie, aged 91 years, dearly loved wife of the late John (Jack), dear mam of Jack and Theresa and loving nan to Shaun. To be received into St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Tuesday, October 16 at 4.30 p.m. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, October 17 at 10.30 a.m., cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Stroke Association, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.
WOODWARD - October 7, peacefully in Wilton House Nursing Home, Darlington. Olive, aged 91 years, formerly of Butterknowle, a dear mother to Mary, Margaret and Marion and mother-in-law to Ronald, Dennis and the late Ken, also a dearly loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Tuesday, October 16. Would family and friends please meet 10.00 a.m., for service at St. John's Church, Lynesack, prior to interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Osteoporosis Society.
WRIGHT - On October 6, suddenly in hospital. Doreen, aged 87 years, of Caterhouse Road, Framwellgate Moor, a devoted wife of the late Ernest, loving mother of Jean and the late Derek, also a dear mother-in-law to Margaret and Ken and a beloved grandma to Helen, Shona and Fiona, a devoted great-grandma to Luke. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church on Tuesday, October 16 at 12.30 p.m. Cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please with donations in lieu, if desired, to Parkinson's Disease Society, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Langley Park, Durham.
ABBOTT - September 27, peacefully in Aycliffe Nursing Home, Newton Aycliffe. Phyllis (formerly O'Brien), aged 90 years, a much loved and cherished mam of Michael, John, Mary and Christopher and their partners Mary, Ang, George and Pauline. Never forgotten by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her presence touched us all. Funeral Wednesday, October 3. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu can be made at the Crematorium for the Alzheimers Society.
ADAMS - September 29 (peacefully in hospital). Mary, aged 90 years, of Aycliffe Nursing Home, a loving and caring mam to Betty and Kathleen and sons-in-law John and Tommy, also a loving nana and great-nana. Funeral Friday, October 5. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
APPLEBY - Wheatley Hill September 28. Elizabeth (Telford), aged 71 years, a loving mam, grandma and great-grandma. Service in All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill on Thursday, October 4 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only. Donations to Ward 8 Hartlepool Hospital c/o Olive Grant, 21 Byron Terrace, Shotton.
BOWNESS - September 28, peacefully at home after a long illness, of Marwood Crescent, Darlington. Gilbert (Gill), aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of Jean, loving dad of Deborah, Cheryl and Gillian, dear father-in-law of Philip and Alan, much loved grandad of John, Jake, Jamie, Adam, Ryan, Carl and Callum and a dear brother. Funeral Friday, October 5. Friends please meet for service in St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation.
BRADLEY - John Neville On September 27, peacefully in hospital, of Guis borough. Neville aged 70 years, beloved husband of Dorothy, dearly loved father of Adrian, Clive and Jane, dear father-in-law to Susan, Katie and Mark and a devoted grandad of Oliver, Myles and Millie and Arran, Maya and new baby girl. Funeral service in Guisborough Parish Church on Tuesday, October 9 at 2.00 p.m., prior to private cremation. Will friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. A collection plate at Church for donations in lieu of flowers if so desired for Church Funds.
BROOME - September 29, of Semer Garth, Worton. Roely, aged 74 years, peacefully after a short illness borne with great courage and dignity. Loving wife of Alan, mother of Michael, Jennifer and Elizabeth, grandmother of Rebecca, Matthew, James, Nicola, Joanna and Harry, also great-grandmother of Ella. Funeral service at Bainbridge Chapel on Friday, October 5 at 12.00 noon, followed by private family interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for The Samaritans.
BURNSIDE - Elaine, aged 63 years, peacefully at home after a long illness on September 24, of Friars Pardon, Hurworth. Dearly loved wife of Frank, much loved mum of Sharon, dear mother-in-law of Adrian, devoted gran of Lydia and Alex and a dear sister, sister-in-law and daughter-in-law. Funeral Wednesday, October 3. Would friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Hurworth at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be sent for The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
BURTON - On September 30, peacefully in hospital. Jean (nee Bowes), aged 70 years, beloved wife of George, a dear mam of Stuart and Nicola, dear mother-in-law of Karen, a proud gran of Gareth, Ryan, Abbie and Aaron. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill on Thursday, October 4 at 11.45 a.m., followed by interment in Wheatley Hill Cemetery.
CARNEY - September 29, after a long illness, in Bishopsgate Lodge (formerly of Highland Gardens, Shildon). Ronald (Ron), aged 71 years, a beloved husband of the late Margaret, loving brother of Margaret and Michael also a much loved uncle and great-uncle. Friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Shildon on Monday, October 8 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to Co-operative Funeralcare, Fylands House, Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auck-land.
CARR - Tom, aged 86 years, of Richmond and Marrick, died peacefully at Nightingale Hall Nursing Home on October 2. Beloved husband of Katherine, much loved father of David, Martin and Christopher, dear father-in-law to Julia, Emma and Kate and loving grandpa of Mary and Annie, Robert, Oliver and Jonathan. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Saturday, October 6 at 12.00 noon, followed by private interment in Hudswell Churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for St. Mary's Church Funds.
CHILDS - September 29, peacefully in her sleep, in Hawthorns Care Home, Peterlee. Edna May (nee Buxton), aged 88 years. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, October 5 at 3.30 p.m.
CHIPCHASE - October 1, peacefully, in Springfield Care Home, Darlington. Joyce, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Joe, also a much loved auntie of Maurice, Robert and John. Would friends please meet for service on Monday, October 8 at Darlington Crematorium 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only, by request.
