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OWEN October 7 (peacefully, in hospital), of Crosby Street, Darlington. William (Bill), aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret, a much loved dad of Nancy, Pat and Geoff, a dear father-in-law and dearest grandad of Julie, Stuart, Elizabeth, Lianne, Robert and Holly. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Lawson Street Methodist Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation.
PAGE October 4, in St. Aidan's Lodge Nursing Home, Durham (late of Blaydon Haughs). Sarah, aged 92 years, dearly loved wife of the late John Thomas and loving mam of Brian, June and Margery, loving mother-in-law to Valerie, Brian and Walter, also a loving nana. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, October 8 at 2.00 p.m.
PALEY David Paley, formerly of Crook, Co. Durham, died peacefully after a brave battle against a terminal illness, on October 4, 2003, aged 53 years. Dearly loved and sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service at Cambridge City Crematorium, East Chapel on Monday, October 13 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please but, if wished, donations for Addenbrookes Hospital Oncology Research Fund may be sent c/o H.J. Paintin Ltd., 43 High Street, Linton, Cambridge CB1 6HS.
PARK October 5, suddenly in hospital, of Darlington. Audrey, aged 64 years, loving mam of Karen, Suzanne, Shelly and Darren, treasured nana and great-nana and also a dear sister. Funeral Tuesday, October 14. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m., for service at St. Peter's Church, Croft, prior to cremation.
PARKINSON October 9 (in hospital), of Grayson Road, Spennymoor. Ken, aged 87 years, beloved husband of Edna, father of Ian, a loving father-in-law of Denise and a wonderful grandad of Paul and Hayley, always loved and sadly missed by family and friends alike. Would friends please meet in Trinity Methodist Church, Rosa Street, Tuesday for a service at 9.50 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to be left in the collection plate for church funds.
PETERS October 8 (at home), of Westmorland Close, Spennymoor. John George, aged 89 years, beloved husband of the late Isabel (Bel), dearest uncle of Malcolm and Marie, a loving brother-in-law of Margaret and a dear great-uncle of David and Steven. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Monday for a service and committal at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only by request.
PICKERING Eileen Joyce, aged 59 years, on October 8, in Dunollie Nursing Home, Scarborough and late of Glaisdale. Very dear daughter of Sylvia and the late Frank and a loved niece. Private cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Thomas' Church, Glaisdale on Tuesday, October 14 at 2.00 p.m. Donations, if desired, to Multiple Sclerosis and Heart Foundation. Enquiries to R. Harrison and Sons. Tel. (01947) 897249.
PINKNEY October 4 (peacefully, in hospital), of Roseberry View, Middleton-in-Teesdale. John Nicholson, aged 89 years, dearly loved husband of Vera Mary, a much loved father of Brian, Maxine, Stewart, Pauline and Clive, a dear father-in-law, a much loved grandad of John, Richard, Sally, Helen, Joanne, Rachael, Sarah, Michaela and Mathew and great-grandad of Alexander. Friends please meet for service and interment at St. Mary's Church on Thursday, October 9 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu can be made in church to Middleton Surgery and St. Mary's Church. Sadly missed by all
POLLITT On October 5, peacefully in hospital, of Bankhead Close, Northallerton. Richard Leslie, aged 44 years, dearly loved son of Evelyn and Walter, dearest brother to Ruth and uncle of Siobhan and Conner. Funeral service and cremation to be held at West Cemetery, Darlington 11.15 a.m. Friday. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, for Cancer Research.
PULL Consett 46 Oakdale Road. October 3, aged 72 years, Connie, dearly loved wife of Melvin, loving mother to Margaret, Melvin and Richard, mother-in-law of Jim and Shirley and dear grandmother of Lindsay, David, Matthew, Adam, Jane and Gary. Friends please meet for service in The Assembly of God Church, Bessemer Street, Blackhill on Wednesday October 8 at 12.30 p.m. prior to interment in Blackhill Cemetery. Private afterwards.
PYKE Sylvia Ann, aged 69 years. Peacefully in hospital on October 3 after a battle bravely borne with great courage and dignity of First Avenue, Colburn, dearly loved wife of Thomas, much loved mum of Deirdre, Amanda and the late Susan and a devoted grandma, great-grandma and dear sister. Funeral service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Friday October 10 at 11.30 a.m. followed by interment in Hipswell Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Cancer Research are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Limited, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. DL10 4AJ.
ROBERTS October 4, peacefully at Eastbourne Nursing Home, of Roxby Moor Avenue, Darlington. Jessie, aged 87 years, beloved wife of Herbert, dearly loved mother of David and the late Wilfred and Derek, mother-in-law of Jean and also a much loved nana and great-grandma. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m.
ROBINSON October 9, of Lowland House, (formerly of Esh Winning). Gladys (nee Purvis), aged 78 years, a dear mother of John and a loving sister and aunt. Friends please meet for service in Esh Winning Baptist Church on Tuesday October 14 at 11.30 a.m. followed by interment in Parkwood Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for The Baptist Church.
ROBINSON October 3, peacefully in her sleep, at Leeming Garth, of Carthorpe. Emily, aged 79 years, beloved wife of George and a dearly loved aunt. Funeral service to be held at Carthorpe Methodist Chapel on Thursday, October 9 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to be divided between Leeming Garth and Carthorpe Methodist Chapel.
ROUTLEDGE On October 3, of Windlestone. Edward, aged 78 years, a wonderful husband of Audrey, loving father of Anne, Clare and Edward and a much loved grandfather. The funeral service will be held at Lanercost Priory, Brampton, Cumbria on Friday, October 10 at 1.00 p.m. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe.
ROWELL October 7, in Cumberland Infirmary and formerly of Witton Gilbert, Nevilles Cross and Pity Me, Durham. Joe, aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of the late Eileen and dearly loved father of Stephen. Friends please meet for service at Elvet Methodist Church, Durham on Wednesday October 15 at 11.30 a.m. Interment to follow in South Road Cemetery. Flowers or inquiries to Stuart Wright Funeral Service Limited, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
SCOLLICK On October 8, peacefully, in hospital. Joan (nee Johnston), aged 78 years, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Sadly missed by all her family. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, October 14 at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, to The British Heart Foundation, c/o Miss C. A. Miller, 27 Dene Terrace, Chilton, DL17 0HT. Family and friends invited to Rise Carr Club after service.
SHILLITO October 7, of Salvin Street, Spennymoor. Florence Rose, aged 54 years, devoted mam of the late Mark, a loving nana of Amy and Abbey Rose, a dearly loved sister of Ken, Margaret and Joyce, a loving sister-in-law of Sheila and Peter and a dear aunt and great-aunt. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor on Tuesday for a service at 11.15 a.m. followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery.
SMITH October 7 of Homebryth House, Sedgefield. Edna, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Wally, dearest mother of Wendy mother-in-law of David and also a dear nanna of Christopher and Katrina. Service to be held in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield on Wednesday at 2.00 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
SMITH On October 4 (suddenly, but peacefully), of Wheatley Terrace, Wheatley Hill. Cynthia (nee White), aged 74 years, devoted wife of Bill, beloved mother of Anne, William and Jean. Funeral took place at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, October 9.
STEPHENSON October 4 (in hospital), formerly of Ribble Court, Darlington. Margaret (Peggy), aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Norman, loving mother of Michael, Margaret, Paul, Colin, June and the late David, much loved mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
STEVENS October 3 (in hospital), of Topcliffe. Marilyn, a loved wife and mother. Funeral Wednesday 2.30 p.m. at Topcliffe Church.
STEVENS October 5, of Thirlmere Grove, West Auckland. Wilton, aged 66 years, treasured and loving husband of Margaret. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. on Monday, October 13. Flowers may be sent or, if preferred, donations can be left at the crematorium for the MARA Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital and District Nurses' Fund.
STONES October 8 (peacefully), at The Hawthorns Nursing Home, Peterlee (late of Wingate). Jane (Jenny, nee Bowden), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Leonard, dearly loved mother of Eunice, Marjorie, Len and Sylvia, dearest mother-in-law and a much loved grandma. Cortege leaving 60 Coronation Road, Tuesday at 12.45 p.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church for service at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Wingate Churchyard.
STOW October 1 (peacefully), at Whorlton Grange Residential Home. John Richard Samuel (Jack), aged 87 years. Much loved husband of the late Eva, loving father of Michael, Derek, Trevor and Christine, dear father-in-law of Pauline and Sue, devoted grandfather of Claire, Catherine, Martin and Richard, also great-grandfather of Millie. Funeral Thursday October 9. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for Requiem Mass at St. Osmund's R.C. Church, Gainford followed by interment in the church yard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to St. Teresa's Hospice.
STRICKLAND October 5, peacefully at the Broadway South, Darlington. Joan (nee Dodds), aged 58 years, dearly loved mother of Edward and beloved sister of Mary, Mona, Edward and twin brother Brian. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in St. Augustine's Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by private interment.
THOMPSON October 5 (suddenly), of Waring Terrace, Seaham. John, aged 87 years, beloved husband of Sadie, devoted dad of Jean, Freda and Barry. Friends please meet for service in Christ Church, Seaham on Friday at 2.10 p.m. Cremation to follow at Sunderland. Enquiries to Kenneth Taylor Funeral Director. Tel: (0191) 5817388.
THOMPSON October 2, in hospital, of Newton Aycliffe (late of Leeholme). Margaret Jane (Meggie), aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late George and Jack Callaghan, also a much loved sister and aunt. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe on Monday, October 13 at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment in Stephenson Way Cemetery.
TULLY September 29 (suddenly while on holiday in South Africa), of Bell Street, Bishop Auckland. Catherine, (nee Towler), aged 63 years, a much loved wife of Terry, loving mother of David, John and Andrew, a dear mother-in-law and devoted grandma of Christopher, Paige and Connor, also a very dear sister of Bob and Margaret. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mary's R.C. Church on Tuesday October 14 at 10.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
VANSTONE October 8 (peacefully), of Welbeck Avenue, Darlington. Alice, dear mother and a much loved grandma. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
WHITE Florence October 5, in hospital, of Earl Keelan House, Darlington. Florence, aged 100 years, dear mother of Kathleen, Angela, Elizabeth and David, mother-in-law of Norma, Brian and Ron, also a loving gran and great-gran. Private cremation followed by service of thanksgiving at Elm Ridge Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 15 at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Abbeyfields Society, Darlington, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WHITEHEAD October 4 (suddenly), of Swale Farm, Muker. Margaret (nee Kilburn), aged 85 years, dearly loved wife of the late John and very dear aunt of John, Alan and families. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Muker tomorrow, Thursday, October 9 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Margaret may be given for the local Methodist Chapels, Reeth Surgery and St. Mary's Church Funds, for which a plate will be present at the service. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
WILSON October 7 (suddenly), of Shildon. Doris (nee Hall), aged 78 years, loving wife of the late Walter, also a dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium Chapel on Monday, October 13 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation.
WOODHEAD October 5 (suddenly), of Isherwood Close, Newton Aycliffe. Andrew (Andy), aged 40 years, a dearly loved dad of Kirsty and Shaun, a loving son of Peter and Frances, a much loved partner to Dee, a loved brother of Chris, Gary and Mandy and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe Monday for a service at 11.00 a.m., followed by committal at Darlington Crematorium.
WRAGG Crook October 4 (suddenly, at home). Tom, aged 77 years, beloved son of the late Alex and Edith, a loving brother of the late Mary, George, Bessie, Fred and Margaret, also a much loved brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle. Will friends please meet at 2.10 p.m. on Friday October 10 for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made for Cancer Research c/o Lloyds Bank, Skinnergate, Darlington.
ALBESON October 15 (suddenly), of Klippers Hairdressers, Darlington. Brian, aged 56 years, loving husband of Anne, beloved dad of Louise, Leanne, Simon and Claire and a valued father-in-law, also a devoted grandad to Amy Louise, dearly loved brother of Shirley and Jim and a much loved uncle of Lisa and Karen. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Welbeck Avenue at 10.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA. R.I.P.
ALBRIGHTON October 12 (suddenly). Gerry, aged 72 years of Fir Avenue, Sherburn Road Estate. A devoted husband and father. Funeral to take place on Friday. Will friends please meet for service at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate at 2.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
ANDERSON October 14, of Sherburn Village (formerly of Haswell Plough). Bruce, aged 67 years, beloved son of the late Elsie and Norman, dearly loved brother of Keith, Norman and George, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 20 at 3.30 p.m.
ARMSTRONG October 12 (peacefully, in hospital), of Lilac Road, Ferryhill. Frances Annie, aged 95 years, dearly loved wife of the late Tony, a much loved mam of Patsy, Gillian, Richard and Anthony and a very dear mother-in-law, nanna and great-nanna (a well known Councillor and British Legion Member). Cortege leaving son's residence 2 Linden Road, Ferryhill Friday at 12.30 p.m. for a service in St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill at 12.45 p.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
ARMSTRONG Ada Mary (nee Gibson), aged 86 years, of Elmfield Cottage, Arrathorne (formerly of Langlands Farm), died peacefully at home on October 14. Beloved wife of the late Gordon, a much loved mother and mother-in-law and sadly missed by her twenty two grandchildren and forty three great- grandchildren. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Hornby on Saturday, October 18 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given in church for the Macmillan Nurses and Hornby Church Funds.
ARNOLD October 15, suddenly, of Brandon. David Edward, aged 59 years, a dearly loved dad and grandad. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, October 21 at 11.30 a.m. Floral tributes may be sent to N. Alderson, Funeral Directors, 118 High Street South, Langley Moor.
ATKINSON On October 14, suddenly but peacefully at home in Borrowby, formerly of Hutton Bonville. Muriel Mary, aged 84 years, dear sister of Phyllis and a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service to be held in Borrowby Methodist Church 1.00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, for Chapel and Church Funds.
BERRIMAN Edith October 15 (in hospital), of Grampian House, Peterlee (late of Shotton). Edith, aged 89 years, dearly beloved aunt of May and Mark. Cremation Durham Crematorium Monday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 1.45 p.m.
