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PYBUS - September 2 (peacefully, in Holly Lodge Nursing Home, Shildon). Thornton (Mick), aged 82 years (formerly of West Auckland), much loved husband of Betty, step-father of the late Billy Lamb, father-in-law of Sylvia and grandad of Karen, great-grandad of Brogan, loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet at St. Helen's Church, St. Helen Auckland on Tuesday, September 11 at 10.30 a.m., to be followed by cremation at Durham. Any floral tributes should be sent to Co-operative Funeral Care, Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AS.
RANSON - September 1, peacefully in hospital, of York Crescent, Newton Hall, Durham. Winifred Sarah Biglands (Sally), aged 85 years. Undying love from Neville and friends. Please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Newton Hall on Thursday September 6 at 2.15 p.m. Private interment at Sacriston Cemetery. Always with me
RAY - August 31, peacefully in Southwoods Nursing Home, Northallerton, formerly of Bedale. Violet Mona, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, much loved mam of David and the late Jackie. Funeral service to be held at Wycar Methodist Church, Bedale on Thursday, September 6 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment at Bedale Churchyard.
ROBINSON - September 5, of Railway Terrace, Willington. Arnold, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Doris, loving father and father-in-law of Ronald and Joan, devoted grandad of Elaine and Graham, Andrew and Sarah, loving great-grandad of Jonathan, Hannah, Callum, Charlotte, Katie and Jake, also a dear brother-in-law and friend. Friends please meet for service at Willington Methodist Church on Tuesday, September 11 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research may be left in Chapel.
ROBSON - August 31, of Lincoln Drive, Willington. Sarah Elizabeth (Sally), aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Michael, loving mother of Christine and the late Michael, dear mother-in-law of Johnty and also a dear gran and great-gran. Friends please meet for service at Our Lady and St. Thomas R.C. Church, Willington on Friday, September 7 at 12.00 noon. Interment to follow. All are welcome for refreshments at The Burn Inn.
ROBSON - September 1, of St. Helens Auckland. Doreen, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Robert William, devoted mam of Colin, Joan and Lynne, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nana, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in West Auckland Methodist Church at 9.00 a.m. on Friday, September 7, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please.
ROWLEY - September 5, peacefully, at Riverside View Care Home, Darlington. Harry, beloved husband of the late Sarah, loving father to David, much loved father-in-law to Norma, also a devoted grandad to Andrew. Funeral Thursday, September 13. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
SHADE - Edward Alexander (Jock), aged 73 years, suddenly at home, of Helperby. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, a dear father, stepfather, grandad and grandpit. Funeral service Baldersby St James Parish Church, Saturday, September 8 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Dishforth.
SHARPLES - Richard On August 18, at York Hospital. Richard, born on August 25, 1928. The funeral service will be held at York Crematorium on Friday, September 14 at 10.30 a.m. All enquiries to Bereavement Services, York Hospital. Tel: (01904) 725392.
SMITH - September 1, suddenly and peacefully at home in Crook. Nora, aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Richard, devoted mam of Andrew, dear mother-in-law to Karen, much loved and loving nana of Jessica and Gabrielle, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 9.30 a.m., on Saturday, September 8, followed by interment in Crook Cemetery. Flowers are welcome and may be sent c/o Gibson Funeral Services, Howden-le-Wear.
SPURR - On September 3, at home, peacefully with her family around her, of Butts Crescent, Stanhope. Fliss, aged 28 years, a dearly loved daughter, granddaughter and sister. Cremation Friday, September 14 at Durham, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
STAVELEY - August 29, (peacefully, after a short illness), of Douglas Gardens, Merryoaks, Durham. Sybil, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred, a devoted mother of John and Philip and mother-in-law of Hazel and Judith, also adored grandmother of Cassie, Robyn, Richard and Philippa. Friends please meet for service at Elvet Methodist Church, Durham on Thursday September 6, at 10.15 a.m. followed by private cremation at Durham. Will be deeply missed by family and friends.
STEPHENS - Elizabeth Jane On September 1, peacefully at home. Jenny (nee Gray), aged 83 years, of Fishburn, devoted wife of Steve, dearly loved mam of Catherine, Kay and Paul, mother-in-law of John, Barry and Trudy, special nana of Michael, Amanda, Nichola, Hayley and Lee, great-grandma of Cameron, Imogen and Jake, also a loving sister of Barry. Goodnight, God Bless. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Durham Crematorium on Friday, September 7 at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel.
STEWART - Flora On September 4, peacefully in hospital. Flora, aged 82 years, of The Trimdons. Will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Service and cremation to take place on Wednesday, September 12 at Durham Crematorium Chapel at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Cancer Research.
TANNER - September 1, peacefully of Parkside, Darlington. Geoff, aged 76 years, dearly loved father of Maureen, Gordon and Leslie, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Friday, September 7. Friends please meet for service in St. Columbus Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by private interment.
TAYLOR - September 5, peacefully in hospital, formerly of Cleveland Terrace, Darlington. Mary Etheldreda (Dreda, nee Ginty), aged 77 years, beloved wife of Peter, cherished mother of Catherine, mother-in-law of Barry and loving nan nan of Tom and Will, also a much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunty and friend of many. Funeral Wednesday, September 12. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Augustine's Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery.
TEMPLE - September 3 (suddenly), of Ferryhill (formerly of Darlington). Kenneth, aged 78 years, beloved husband of the late Alice, devoted father of Pat, Christine, David, Harry and Kay, much loved father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Monday, September 10 at 12.15 p.m. All are welcome afterwards at The Eldon Arms, Ferryhill Station.
TOMLINSON - September 4, of Bishop Auckland, formerly of Witton Park. Irene, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Douglas, devoted mam of Ian, dearly loved by Peter and Ian's partner Heather, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Woodhouse Close Church at 12.00 noon on Monday, September 10, followed by private interment at Witton Park. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for P.D.S.A.
WATSON - George Henry Suddenly on September 2. Georgie, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, dearest dad of Jimmy, Dick, Tracie and Alfie, also a dear father-in-law, brother and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Cortege to leave own residence Monday September 10, at 10.30 a.m. for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington 10.45 a.m. prior to interment at Darlington West Cemetery. Friends please meet at church.
WHITBY - September 4, of Pringle Close, New Brancepeth. Catherine (Cathy), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Robert, a loving mother of Beryl, Heather and the late Les and a dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service in St Catherine's Church on Friday, September 7 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in Meadowfield Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service in envelopes please for Cancer Research U.K.
WHITFIELD - September 4, suddenly in hospital, of Green Lane, Gilesgate. Tom, aged 82 years, a dear brother and uncle. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, September 10 at 2.00 p.m.
WILKINSON - On September 4, of Trimdon Village, died suddenly at home after a short illness. Brian, aged 56 years, beloved partner of Susan, also a dear brother and uncle. Funeral service Monday, September 10 at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village 2.15 p.m., prior to interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery. Friends and neighbours please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the Butterwick Hospice, Stockton.
WILSON - John, aged 84 years, of Gainford, peacefully in hospital on September 2. Beloved husband of the late Joan and a much loved father. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, September 11 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired may be given at the Crematorium for the R.S.P.B.
