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ROGERS - May 8 (suddenly), of Westfield, Frosterley. Sylvia, aged 78 years, loving mother of Michael and mother-in-law to Anne, a loving nana to Sarah, Rebecca and Andrew, also a special aunt. Would family and friends please meet for a service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, May 18 at 1.00 p.m.
RORRISON - May 9, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness bravely borne, of Fryer Crescent, Darlington. Bill, aged 67 years, beloved husband and best friend of Marion, loving dad of Colin and adored grandpa of Morgan and Millie and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Friday, May 18. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Cancer Research UK, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
RUDDAM - May 9 (peacefully in hospital), of James Terrace, Coronation, Bishop Auckland. Alma, aged 81 years, a dearly loved cousin of Kenneth and Ronald. Cremation Thursday, May 17 at Darlington, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 3.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
SAINTY - On May 9 (peacefully, in Eastbourne Nursing Home). Margaret, aged 68 years, a beloved sister of Sheila and Raymond, a much loved partner of Michael and a dear friend of Ada and Ethel. Funeral Monday, May 21. Would family and friends please meet 3.00 p.m. for service at St. John's Church, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
SAYERS - May 5 (peacefully, in hospital), of Tennyson Terrace, Crook. Ronald (Ronnie), aged 80 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Ettie, a much loved father of Brian and David and a dearest father-in-law to Sandra, a dear granda of Stephanie and Anthony. Interment Tuesday May 15, in Crook Cemetery. Cortege leaving residence at 11.20 a.m. for a service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 11.30 a.m. Friends please meet at church.
SCOTT - On May 13 (peacefully in hospital, after a long illness bravely borne), of Newton Aycliffe. Arnold (Arnie), aged 76 years, beloved husband of Vera, loving dad of Ian, Mark and Jane, father-in-law of Joanne and Tony, a much loved grandad of Adam, Ricky and Sophie and also a dear brother and uncle. The funeral service will take place on Monday, May 21 1.30 p.m. at St. Clare's Church, prior to interment in the West Cemetery, School Aycliffe. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe.
SCOTT - (Scottie) Richard (ex Para), in his 100th year, peacefully at home on May 13, of Church Lane, Middleton St. George (formerly of Earl Edwin Drive, Richmond). Beloved husband of the late Peggy and a much loved dad and grandad. Funeral Tuesday, May 22. 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.
SMITH - John, aged 71 years, peacefully after a long illness, on May 14, of Minors Crescent, Darlington. Precious husband of Margaret, dearly loved dad of Bridget and Beverley and a devoted grandad of Daniel, Sian, Darryl and Zoe. Funeral Tuesday, May 22. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for PDSA, care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
SMURTHWAITE - May 14, in hospital, of Whinney Hill, Durham. Edith, aged 83 years, a very dearly loved sister of Dolly and Fred, sister-in-law of Alice and Edna, also a loving aunt and a special friend to many. Friends please meet for service at St. Oswald's Church, Durham on Thursday, May 24 at 11.00 a.m. Private cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Oswald's Church c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
SMURTHWAITE - May 10 (peacefully at home), of Town Head, Middleton-in-Teesdale. Ronny, aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of Jenny and a much loved father of Brian. Friends please meet for service at Middleton Methodist Church on Tuesday, May 15 at 2.15 p.m., to be followed by private cremation. Family flowers only; donations in lieu of flowers may be made in church for The Great North Air Ambulance.
STAINSBY - On May 12 (after a long illness, in hospital), of Liddell Terrace, Wheatley Hill. Cornelius (Con), aged 75 years, a beloved husband of the late Thelma (nee Lowery), a dearly loved father, a dearest father-in-law and a much loved granda. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 12.05 p.m. Friends please meet at All Saints' Church for service at 12.15 p.m., followed by interment at Wheatley Hill Cemetery.
SWALES - May 17, at home in Bishop Auckland. Judith Mary, aged 62 years, beloved daughter of the late Ken and Edna, dearly loved sister of Kathryn and sister-in-law of the late Neville, also a much loved aunt of Kay, Kathryn, Jill, Sophie and Edward. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church at 12.05 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, followed by cremation at Darlington.
TATE - May 11 (peacefully, in hospital), of Lime Road, Ferryhill. Joan (nee Haswell), aged 67 years, dearly loved wife of Daniel, a much loved mother of David, Susan, Stephen, John, Janice, Andrew and Paul, sister-in-law of Johnny, a dearest mother-in-law, also a much loved nana, great-nana and a dear sister. Cremation Monday May 21 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 3.10 p.m. for a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 3.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
THACKRAY - May 15, of Edmund Street, Darlington. Rita (nee Hanlon, formerly Minnighan), aged 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Freddie, treasured mam of Elaine, mother-in-law of Norman and also a dear sister and auntie. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
THOMPSON - On May 17, peacefully in his sleep, of Laburnum Gardens, Willington. Joe, aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Jean also a loving father, grandfather and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at St. Stephen's Church, Willington on Thursday, May 24 at 11.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by request please.
THOMPSON - Madeleine, of Cotherstone, on May 9, aged 102 years. Beloved wife of the late Kelvin, a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will also be sadly missed by her many friends of all ages in Teesdale and by members, past and present, of Durham County W.I. Funeral at St. Romald's Church, Romaldkirk, 2.00 p.m. Sunday, May 20, followed by refreshments at Cotherstone Village Hall. Everyone most welcome. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to Friends of Richardson Hospital, Macmillan Cancer Relief or Cotherstone Village Hall Kitchen Renovation Fund, c/o G. Brownless and Son, Funeral Directors, Green Close, Park Terrace, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, DL12 8NN.
TODD - Elsie Louvain died peacefully on May 12 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of James Henry (Harry), dear sister of Louie and a much loved auntie. A private cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, May 17 at 9.45 a.m., followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Northallerton Methodist Church on Thurs-day May 17 at 11.15 am
WALKER - Gerald May 10, (peacefully), in Redworth Nursing Home, Shildon. Gerald, aged 79 years, of Fishburn. Dearly loved dad of Gerald and Lynne, also a loving granda, much loved brother of Betty and Sylvia. Funeral service to take place in St. Catherine's Church, Fishburn on Friday May 18, at 1.00 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church.
WHITEHEAD - May 10 (peacefully at home), of Pickhill, Thirsk. Pauline, aged 68 years, beloved wife of Les, loving mother to Chris and a dear mother-in-law to Kath. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Lower Dunsforth, near Boroughbridge on Friday, May 18 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Macmillan Nurses.
WILLIAMS - May 12 in hospital Edward (Eddie) aged 52 years (Shotton Colliery) much loved father of Simon, Calvin, Gregory and Cindy. Dearly loved brother of Charlie and his partner Maureen, dearly loved brother of late sister Iris also a dear grandad and uncle. Fondly remembered by Gillian, John Tate and all his friends. Family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Wednesday May 23 at 11.30 a.m.
WILSON - On May 14, peacefully at Sandringham Care Home formerly of Bridge Place, Bishop Auckland. Nora (nee Graham) aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Jim, a dearly loved mother of Ann and Jean, mother-in-law of George and Kenny, much loved grandmother of Tracey, Anthony and Graeme, also a great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Funeral Tuesday, May 22. Will friends please meet at 3.30 p.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium.
WILSON - May 11, in hospital, of Darlington. James, aged 81 years. Sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in St. Teresa's Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery.
YOUNG - On May 11 (peacefully in hospital), of Barnard Castle. Rose Elizabeth (nee Stoddart), aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of the late Rowland Matthew, a much loved mam of Judith, Norma, David and Rosamond, dear mother-in-law to John, Christine and Noel, dearly loved by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and sadly missed by all her family. Would family and friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium (at her own request) on Monday, May 21 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given at the Crematorium Chapel to the Barnard Castle Surgery Equipment Fund.
