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NEWBY - On June 3, peacefully at home, Stonefold, Thornton Steward. Alwyn Mary, aged 79 years, dearly loved wife of John. Funeral service to be held at St. Oswald's Church, Thornton Steward on Friday, June 8 at 3.00 p.m., followed by interment in the Church yard. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Alwyn, if so desired, may be given at the service for Marie Curie Cancer Care and St. Oswald's Church. Will friends please meet at the Church and accept this intimation.
NIXON - June 5, peacefully, in hospital, of Heighington. Robert (Bobby), aged 95 years, dearly loved husband of Myra and a much loved uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service private.
OSLINGTON - June 4, of Collingwood Street, Coundon. Kitty (formerly Ellsworth, nee Lamb), aged 67 years, beloved wife of Topper, a dearly loved mother, a loving mother-in-law, a much loved nana and great-grandma and a dear sister and aunt. Would friends please meet in St. James' Church Monday for a service at 9.45 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
PAKES - June 1, of Crook. George, aged 69 years, beloved partner of Norma, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon on Thursday, June 7. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium for the Air Ambulance.
PORTER - June 3, of West Auckland, (formerly Easington). Vera, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas, a much loved mam, sister of Eunice and cousin of Lillian. Would friends please meet for service and cremation on Tuesday June 12, at 10.00 a.m. in Durham Crematorium. No flowers please. Donations in lieu may be sent to, The Salvation Army, Cross Street, Shildon. DL4 1PF.
POUNDER - May 30, formerly of Witton Park. William Jefferson (Bill), aged 66 years, beloved son of the late Robert and Sarah Jane. Will all family and friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6. No flowers by request. Donations may be left at the crematorium for Ward 4 at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
PRATT - On June 3, peacefully at home, of Coxhoe. Elizabeth Rose (Betty, nee Hopper), aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Eric, much loved mam of Elizabeth and Eric, mother-in-law of Robert and Sue, dearly loved nana of Ellen, Vicky, Phillip, James and John, also great-nana to Charlotte. Funeral Monday, June 11. Would friends please meet at 12.00 noon for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to Cancer Research. A plate will be provided at the service.
RANFT - On June 3, suddenly at home, of Ruby Avenue, Chilton, late of Bishop Middleham. Rudi, aged 84 years, a dearly loved husband of Freda, a dearest step-father of Deric, Mavis and the late Kenneth, a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Loved by all who knew him. Cremation Monday, June 11 at Durham, following a service in the Methodist Chapel, Chilton at 1.40 p.m. Friends please meet at the Chapel. "In Heavenly Love Abiding"
RICHARDSON - June 5, 2007, peacefully, in hospital after a short illness. Beatrice, aged 91 years, dearly loved wife of the late Mark, a much loved and cherished mam of Albert, Linda and the late Billy, a sadly missed grandma of Marion, Brenda, Shirley, Stephen, Clifford and Louise and great-grandma and great- great- grandma. Funeral Wednesday, June 13. Would friends please meet at 10.00 a.m. for service at Kingdom Hall, Darlington followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please.
RIPLEY - (nee Irwin) On June 4, peacefully in hospital, of Barmpton Village (formerly of Hauxwell and Maunby). Rosemary aged 82 years, dearly loved wife of Jack, a much loved mam of Susan, Thomas and Nicky and their partners and a loving grandma. Funeral Tuesday June 12. Friends please meet for service in St. Oswald's Church, Hauxwell at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for the Great North Air Ambulance Service c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
ROSS - John, of Gilling West (formerly of Eaglescliffe), died suddenly at home on June 2 aged 68 years. A loving and devoted husband, dad and grandpa. Funeral service at St. Agatha's Church, Gilling West on Tuesday, June 12 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Great North Air Ambulance may be sent c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 4AJ.
SCALES - Christopher (Cyd) suddenly at home in Hartle pool on May 26, 2007. Funeral took place June 4.
SCOTT - June 4, (peacefully, in hospital). Fred, aged 76 years. Formerly of Brunel Way, Darlington. A dear dad to Barry and father-in-law to Trish, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad and a dear brother of Lily. Funeral Tuesday June 12. Would family and friends please meet 3.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium
SCOTT - On June 3, peacefully at Denehurst Nursing Home, Ferryhill. Gwenneth (Gwen), aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Joe, a much loved mother of Tracey, mother-in-law to Kevin and dearly loved grandmother to Mark. Funeral Friday, June 8. Would friends please meet at 2.45 p.m. for service in St. Luke's Church, followed by cremation at Durham.
SMITH - June 3, (suddenly), of Newton Aycliffe. Lee, aged 33 years. Very precious son of Anne and Brian, much loved brother of Karl and Debbie, a loving brother-in-law, uncle, nephew and good friend to many. The funeral will take place on Tuesday June 12, 11.15 a.m. at St. Clare's Church, prior to interment in West Cemetery, School Aycliffe. All friends welcome, please meet at the church.
SMITH - May 30, 2007. Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Lily, aged 73 years. Loving wife of Jim, much loved mam of Jim and Lorraine, sadly missed mother-in-law to Pauline, also a cherished grandmother to James, John, Mark and Adriana. Funeral Thursday June 7. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service at St. Augustine's Church, Darlington followed by burial at The West Cemetery.
SPENCE - June 2, suddenly, in hospital, of Essex Way, Darlington. Margaret, aged 64 years, dearly loved wife of Trevor, much loved mam of Lisa and Martin loving nanna of Jessica and Matthew and a dear niece of Margaret and Eddie. Funeral Friday, June 8. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for The Great North Air Ambulance Service c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
STOCKTON - June 3, (peacefully), in Eastbourne Nursing Home, Darlington. Hilda, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of Jack, loving mother of Brian and Colin, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and sister. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday June 12, at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu may be made to, Bondgate Methodist Church, (plate at crematorium). Friends welcome, please meet at the crematorium.
SUTTON - June 4 (peacefully, in hospital), of South View, Middlestone Moor. Elizabeth (Betty, nee Wilde), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, a dearly loved mam of Barbara and Jeff, a much loved grandma of Carl and a loving sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 10.30 a.m.
TETLEY - George Edwin (Mick) On May 30, suddenly at home. Mick aged 69 years of Fishburn, devoted husband of Roma, dearly beloved dad of Adrian and Michelle, also a loving father-in-law and special granda. Funeral service to take place in St. Catherine's Church, Fishburn on Friday June 8 at 1.00 p.m., prior to interment in Fishburn Cemetery. Friends please meet at Church. No black to be worn. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Breast Cancer Research c/o Reception, North Tees University Hospital, Stockton.
TOSH - (nee Barnaby) May 25, (peacefully, in hospital), of Merrybent. Barbara Anne, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Derek, much loved mum, of Peter and Adrian, dear mother-in-law of Anne, loving granny of Nicholas, Rachel and Hannah, sister of Pat and John and sister-in-law of Joyce and Jackie. Funeral Friday June 8. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m.
TURNBULL - May 31, of Dovedale Avenue, Sunnybrow. Anne, aged 59 years, dearly loved partner of Andrew, loving mother of Amanda and Lee, devoted gran of Victoria and Luke, dear sister of Bryan and dearly loved friend of Theresa. Friends please meet for service at St. Stephen's Church, Willington on Thursday, June 7 at 11.00 a.m., interment to follow. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at Cottles.
VAREY - Arthur Dennis, aged 75 years, peacefully after a short illness on June 5, of Nickstream Lane, Darlington. Loving husband of Margaret and a dear step-father of Peter and Julie. Funeral Tuesday, June 12. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
