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NICHOLSON September 10 (peace-fully, at home), of Bend Holm Farm, Eggleston, Barnard Castle. Kenneth William, aged 77 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Connie, a much loved dad of Lynne, a very dear brother of Frances and Richard, dearest father-in-law to David and a devoted grandad. Service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, September 17 at 11.45 a.m. Will friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for The Middleton Doctors Radio Link Fund are being accepted by John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton Village, Barnard Castle DL12 8RB.
PEERS September 9 (suddenly), of Windsor Court, Darlington. Lucy, aged 82 years, dearly loved wife of George, much loved mam of Carole and Tony and Margaret and Colin and a loving nanna and great-nanna. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
POWELL September 5, suddenly, of Holmlands Road, Darlington. Stephen, dearly loved son of Rene and the late Bill Powell and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be sent for The Railway Benevolent Fund, c/o Seaton Leng & Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
PRATT September 5 (suddenly, after a short illness), of The Green, West Cornforth. Margaret, aged 87 years, beloved wife of Bob, a dearest step-mam of Bob and Joan and a devoted aunt of Peter and Eileen. To be received into St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Coxhoe on Wednesday at 6.00 p.m. For Requiem Mass on Thursday at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment at Metal Bridge Cemetery.
PYBUS September 11, of Bishop Auckland. Thomas William, aged 75 years, a dearly loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Will friends please meet for service in St. Wilfrid's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
RATCLIFFE Friday, September 5 (suddenly, at home). Samuel Walter, dear husband of Audrey (nee Seaton), much loved father of Michael T., father-in-law to Chris-tine, adored grandfather of Melanie, Victoria, Helen and Matthew. Family and friends please meet at Holy Cross Church, Swainby on Friday, September 12 at 2.30 p.m. for service, prior to cremation at St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, a collection plate will be provided in church for Coronary Care Unit at the Friarage Hospital, North-allerton.
REDFEARN September 8 (peacefully, in Tenlands Care Centre). Ernie, aged 91 years, much loved husband of the late Florence, dear father of Freda, Anne, Howard, Ernest and the late Marion, also a dear father-in-law, grand-father, great-grandfather and a dear brother of Freda. Would friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Tuesday at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Duncombe Cemetery.
RICHARDSON Doris (nee Guy), aged 93 years, formerly of Deneside, Seaham, passed peacefully away in The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton on September 7. Loving wife of the late Tommy, sadly missed by daughter Marjorie, son-in-law Bill, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cremation private.
ROWAN September 6 (peacefully, in hospital), of Darlington. Violet, a beloved mum of Pat, also a much loved nana of Ken, Ben and Tim. Service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, September 15 at 9.45 a.m. Will friends please meet at the Crematorium. Will be sadly missed
RUSSELL (Jack) September 8, suddenly. James, a lorry driver of Darlington, aged 35 years, overwhelmingly missed and always loved by his wife Jackie. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, September 17 at 2.45 p.m. in Darlington Crematorium Chapel. Friends please meet at the chapel. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu to be given at the chapel for a memorial bench.
RUTHERFORD September 10, of St. Davids Close, Spenny moor. Rowland (Ronnie), aged 75 years, a very dear brother of Lily and Stan, a dear uncle to Wendy, Ted and Claire. Would friends please meet at Tudhoe Methodist Church on Monday at 11.30 a.m. for a service followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery.
RYAN Edward, aged 76 years, of Farnham Road, Framwellgate Moor. Service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, September 12 at 1.00 p.m.
SANDERSON September 7, at home, of Hurworth. Tony, aged 79 years, loving husband of Olive, dear brother-in-law of Margaret, Nora, Jean, Geoff and Lol, special uncle of Andrew, Christine and family, Phil, Bev and family, Serena, Joe and family and Joanne, nephew of Gladys and cousin of Robbie and Marjorie. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in Hurworth Methodist Chapel at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be left at the service for chapel funds.
SEAMAN September 10 (peace-fully, in hospital). Dorothy, aged 98 years, of Northallerton. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Tuesday, September 16 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Any flowers please send to Wilson, Willoughby and Wetherills.
SHAW Tom September 8 (late of Coxhoe). Peacefully in hospital in Gateshead. Much loved husband, dad, brother and uncle. Will be sadly missed by everyone.
SHILLAW On September 5, at Hawthorn Nursing Home, Peterlee and late of Easington Colliery. Gladys (nee Atkinson), aged 86 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Chris. Further arrangements to follow. Enquiries to Cochrane's Funeral Directors. Tel. (0191) 5862136.
SIMPSON September 5 (suddenly, but peacefully), of Darlington. Phyllis Mary, aged 89 years, beloved wife of Robert Powley, a much loved mum of Beryl and Ian, a respected mother-in-law of Alex, a loving gran of Christina and Stuart, also a dear sister of Robert and Eleanor. Service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, September 15 at 1.15 p.m. Will friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Salvation Army. A plate will be provided at the Crematorium.
SIMPSON September 9 (peacefully, in hospital), of Hawthorne Crescent, Quarrington Hill. John William (Simmy), aged 61 years, a loving husband of Sheila, dearly loved dad of Maria, Neville, Peter and Julie, dearest father-in-law and a much loved grandad, also a loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege leaving residence Tuesday at 9.50 a.m. Friends please meet at Cassop Methodist Church for service at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Bus provided. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to The Brainwave Appeal, c/o Maria.
SKIDMORE Leslie Arthur, died peacefully in hospital on September 7, aged 83 years. Service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, September 16 at 11.45 a.m.
SMITH September 9, suddenly, of Billy Row, Crook. Norman, aged 79 years, beloved father of Dorothy Anne, dear father-in-law to Robert, also a much loved grandad to Alex and Louise. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 2.00 p.m. on Friday, September 19, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be left for Church Funds.
SMITHSON September 7 (suddenly), of Sherburn Village. Lilian (nee Scott), aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late John, a much loved mam of Jack, Angela and Kevin, a loving mother-in-law, nana, sister and sister-in-law. Funeral to take place on Wednesday. Would friends please meet at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth for service at 2.00 p.m., prior to interment in Shadforth Cemetery. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, Sherburn Hill. Tel (0191) 3720283.
STAIRMAND September 5 (peace fully), of Darlington. Eleanor (Nell), aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late George Henry, mother of John Charles, mother-in-law of Sandra, also grandmother of Mark, Paul and James. Service and Cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Monday September 15 at 3.15 p.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium. No flowers by request.
STEEN September 7 (peacefully, at home), of Hilton Road, Barnard Castle. Jennie, aged 83 years, dearly beloved wife of Harry and much loved mother of Brian, Philip and Sylvia. Dear mother-in-law to Margaret, William and Sue, also a much loved nana and great-grandma. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Monday, September 15 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to the Air Ambulance.
STEPHENSON September 7 (peacefully in hospital, after a long illness bravely borne), of Irvin Avenue, Bishop Auckland. John Emmerson (Jack), aged 78 years, beloved husband of Beatrice, devoted dad of Lesley and Yvonne, loving and proud granda of Laura, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church at 1.30 p.m. on Friday, September 12, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left in church for Ward 4, Stroke Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital. Peace after pain
STOCKTON September 9 (peacefully at home, after a short illness), of 3 St. Thomas Close, Stanhope, late of Consett. Harold, aged 75 years, beloved husband and dearest friend of Elsie, dad to Jacquelynne, Neville and Helen, grandad to Kelly, Christopher, Hannah, Mark, Lizzie, Andrew and James. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Cowshill on Tuesday, September 16 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Flowers, or donations in lieu, to be shared between the Church and Weardale District Nurses. Goodnight and God Bless x
SUNTER September 11, in hospital, of 1 Bellerby Road, Leyburn (formerly of East Witton and Gunnerside). William Woodward (Bill), aged 66 years, beloved husband of Jean, dearly loved father of Sharon, Marie and Helen, a very dear father-in-law and a much loved grandad of Will, Ben, Sam, Matthew, Annabel and Joshua. Funeral service at St. John's Church, East Witton on Tuesday, September 16 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Yorkshire Cancer Research (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
SWAN September 5 (suddenly), of Laurel Crescent Trimdon Colliery. Matthew (Tony), aged 67 years, beloved brother of Wilf and the late Jim and Jack, dearest uncle of Jack, Moya, Gwenda, Rena and families, dear friend of Florence and family. Funeral Monday. Will friends please meet at 12.00 noon for service in St. Paul's Church, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Peacefully At Rest
TAYLOR September 6, in hospital, of Oak Mount Residential Home, Northallerton (formerly of Thirsk). Kathleen, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Lewis, loving mother of Michael and Jean, dear mother-in-law of Diana and Chris and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. A Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving will be held at Sowerby Methodist Church on Friday, September 12 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Friarage Hospital and Oak Mount Residential Home, North-allerton.
THOMPSON September 4, in hospital. Frederick William, aged 82 years, of Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland, late of Wynyard. A dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Peter's Church, Wolviston at 11.30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10. Family flowers only please.
THORNTON September 5 (peace fully), of The Beeches Nursing Home, Kelloe. Elizabeth, aged 90 years, a much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral to take place on Thursday December 11. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 12 noon.
THWAITE James, aged 81 years, of Mount Pleasant, West Burton. A much loved brother of Annie and a very dear brother-in-law. Service of Thanksgiving at West Burton Chapel on Friday, September 12 at 3.00 p.m., following a family cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for chapel funds and Aysgarth Surgery.
TIPLADY September 8, 2003 (peacefully at home), of Fairview Cottage, Hawes and formerly of Scarr House Farm, Muker. Marjorie, aged 63 years, dearly loved wife of Tom, loving mum of Jane, Rachel, John and Richard, dear mother-in-law of Mike and Adrian, wonderful grandma of Tom, Sam and Emma and a very close sister to Marina. 'Our precious friend and true companion.' At her own request a private family service will take place at Darlington Crematorium, however a Thanksgiving Service for Marjorie's life will take place at St. Mary's Church, Muker on Sunday, September 14 at 3.00 p.m. to which all relatives and friends are very welcome. No flowers please but donations in Marjorie's memory may be given at the service for Cancer Research, Hawes Surgery and St. Mary's Church.
TIPLADY September 8, 2003 (peacefully at home), of Fairview Cottage, Hawes and formerly of Scarr House Farm, Muker. Marjorie, aged 63 years, dearly loved wife of Tom, loving mum of Jane, Rachel, John and Richard, dear mother-in-law of Mike and Adrian, wonderful grandma of Tom, Sam and Emma and a very close sister to Marina. 'Our precious friend and true companion.' At her own request a private family service has taken place at Darlington Crematorium, however a Thanksgiving Service for Marjorie's life will take place at St. Mary's Church, Muker on Sunday, September 14 at 3.00 p.m. to which all relatives and friends are very welcome. Donations in Marjorie's memory may be given at the service for Cancer Research, Hawes Surgery and St. Mary's Church.
TODD September 6 (peacefully, after a long illness), at Sedgefield Community Hospital of Swainby Road, Trimdon Village. Nathaniel (Nat), aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Constance (nee Postgate), dearly loved father of Barbara, dearest father-in-law of Tom and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Cortege leaving Skerne Avenue, Trimdon Village Friday at 12.30 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church for service at 12.40 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to The British Heart Foundation c/o, Mr. T. Hoban.
TROTTER September 3 (in hospital), of Sleegill, Askrigg. Margaret, aged 86 years, dearly loved sister of Harry, the late John and Sybil, a very dear aunt of Janet, Kathleen, Susan, Robert and Mary. Funeral service at St. Oswald's Church, Askrigg on Thursday, September 11 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for The League of Friends at the Friarage Hospital.
