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SMOLLETT - On March 2, suddenly at home. Jessie, aged 74 years passed away peacefully. Devoted mother of Alasdair and loving mother-in-law to Angela. She will be sadly missed by all. Friends please meet for service at St. Oswald's Church, Church Street, Durham City on Monday, March 12 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research U.K.
SPENCE - John Charles, a loving dad of Dawn, Gary and Andrew and grandad. Service at Darlington Crematorium 1.45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13
SPENCE - John Charles, aged 56 years, suddenly at home on March 4 of Skeeby Road, Darlington. Much loved husband of Michelle, a dearly loved dad of Louise and step-father of Rachel, beloved son of Doris and the late Wallace, much loved brother of Wendy, Audrey and the late Sylvia and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Tuesday, March 13. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be sent for The Samaritans care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
STEVENS - March 5, 2007. Colin, aged 78 years, husband of Nina and father of Amanda. After a short service at Darlington Crematorium would friends please meet on Thursday, March 15 for a Memorial Service at St Thomas Church, Brompton at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to St Thomas Church.
SURTEES - March 4, peacefully, at Fulwell Road, Peterlee, late of Thornley. Gloria Ellen (nee Iddon), aged 54 years, dearly loved mam of Tracey, Amanda, Thomas, Gavin, Mary, Michael and Catherine and a much loved gran of Kirsty and Darren. Interment Trimdon Grange Cemetery Monday, March 12. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. William's R.C. Church, Trimdon Village at 2.00 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
SWAINSTON - March 4, in hospital, of Skipton Close, Ferryhill. Ronnie, aged 68 years, dearly loved husband of Norma, also a much loved father and grandfather. Cortege leaving residence at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, March 8 for service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers please for Cancer Research, plate provided at the crematorium.
THOMPSON - March 4, suddenly but peacefully in the home in which he was born. Raymond, aged 72 years, of Wingate. Devoted and adored grandad of Jess, irreplaceable and much loved family member of Carol, Rob, Geoff, Melissa and Leonard. Funeral to be held at Holy Trinity Church at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday March 14, followed by cremation at Durham. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only. Donations welcome to Holy Trinity Church, Wingate.
TURNER - February 28, of Sowerby House, Sowerby, Thirsk, formerly of Kilvington Hall. Sydney, aged 97 years, beloved husband of the late Emily, loving father to Mary and the late Robert and grandad to Christopher, Sandra, Stephen and Melanie. The funeral service will be held at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, March 12 at 10.45 a.m.
TURNER - February 28. Oliver John (Olly), aged 87 years, of Barnard Castle. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, loving father of Barbara, father-in-law of Barry, loving grandad of Joanne, Matthew, Charlotte, Nicholas and their partners Tony, Cheryl and Pip. Proud great-grandad of Olivia. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, March 9 at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in the Crematorium Chapel to Barnard Castle Surgery Equipment Fund.
WAKE - (Wheatley Hill) My dear mother and best friend Cora, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 6. Wife of George and mother of Susan and Peter, she will be greatly missed by Susan, Neville, Sheila, Paul, Susan, Darren and Abigail, also by her great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild. Would family and friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday for a service and committal at 12.00 noon. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu to Lothian House Care Centre, will be gratefully accepted.
WALTERS - March 5, in hospital, of Lanchester. Doreen aged 84 years, wife of the late James, a dear mother of Margaret and sister to Ronald and the late Kenneth Sawyer. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Parish Church, Lanchester on Tuesday, March 13 at 1.00 p.m. Cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium at 2.00 pm
WALTON - March 7 (peacefully, in hospital) of Hill Terrace, Middleton-in-Teesdale. John Frankland aged 67 years, dearly loved husband of Christine, much loved father of Christopher and Angela and a much loved brother of Marguerite. Friends please meet for service at Middleton Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 14 at 2.15 p.m., to be followed by interment at St. Mary's Churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations may be made in Church for the Middleton and Teesdale Silver Band.
WARD - March 7, of Loreto, Breckon Hill, Ushaw Moor. Robert Caven (Bob), aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Gertrude, a loving father and grandfather. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Ushaw Moor on Wednesday, March 14 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Friends welcome for refreshment in the Parish Hall afterwards. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for Sunderland Royal Renal Unit. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
WAUGH - February 25 (after a long illness), in Washington Lodge Care Home (formerly of Grasmere, Spennymoor). Benjamin Dixon, aged 89 years, beloved husband of the late Zena, father of Alan. Friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor on Thursday, March 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to be sent to the Alzheimer's Society.
WEIGHELL - March 6, in hospital, of Holywell Lane, North Cowton. Henry William (Harry), aged 73 years, beloved husband of Audrey, dear dad of Robert, Hazel, Michael, Tina and the late Martin, father-in-law of Graham, Jackie, Beverley and Wayne and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Service at All Saints' Church, East Cowton at 2.00 p.m. on Monday, March 12, followed by interment at South Cowton. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Kidney Research. Friends are invited to The Blacksmiths Arms following interment.
WHITE - Joan (Constance) Fond memories of a dear cousin from Gordon, Phyl and family.
WHITE - On February 27, in hospital, following a short illness. Constance Joan of Framwellgate Moor, a kind and loving friend who will be sadly missed. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Newton Hall on Monday, March 12 at 10.45 a.m. Cremation to follow. Donations if desired in lieu of flowers to charity.
WILKINSON - February 28, peacefully in hospital, of Ushaw Moor. Thomas (Tommy), aged 61 years, a dearly loved husband of Joyce, much loved dad of Melanie, Beverly, Kevin and Peter and a dear granda. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, Ushaw Moor on Thursday, March 8 at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment at Ushaw Moor Cemetery.
WILKINSON - March 1 (peacefully), of Crook, formerly of Ballymoney, Northern Ireland. Jim, aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Helen, dearly loved dad of Norman and Carole, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday, March 9 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation.
WILSON - Andrew, aged 42 years, died peacefully in hospital on March 5, 2007. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and many friends. The funeral service will take place at Darlington Crematorium on Tues-day March 13 at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Macmillan Nurses
ABBOTT - February 25 (peacefully at home), formerly of the Cross Keys Inn, Thirsk. Pat, aged 65 years, beloved wife of Eric and loving mother of Pauline, Phillip, Richard, John and Peter, a dear nana and great-nana. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Wednesday, March 7 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to Yorkshire Cancer Research.
ADDISON - On February 26, suddenly but peacefully at home in Hutton Rudby. Sheila, dearly loved wife of Fred, loving mother of Michael and Neil, mother-in-law of Jacqueline, dearest grandma of Nicole and Richard. Funeral service to take place in All Saints' Church, Rudby on Tuesday, March 6 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for Church Funds.
ALDERSON - Mark, aged 15 years, suddenly in hospital, on February 21, of Swaledale Avenue, Darlington. Dearly loved son of Jon and Yvonne, much loved brother of Rob, loving grandson of Brian and Frances, Cliff and the late Nell and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Wednesday, March 7. Would friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Blackwell at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Donations, if desired, may be sent for CLIC Sargent (Caring for children with cancer), care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.
