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MILBURN - Thomas Robert O.B.E. F.R. S.A., died peacefully in hospital aged 83 years on February 21, 2007. Dearly loved husband of Doris, father of John, grandfather of Lois and Sally, also brother of Margaret and the late Harry. Would family and friends please meet at Burtree Ford Cemetery, Cowshill for Graveside Service and interment on Tuesday, March 6 at 11.00 a.m. No floral tributes. All donations if so desired may be made to Weardale Community Hopsital, Stanhope. Sadly missed by all
MILNE - Susan Dorothea (formerly Elkan) died Thursday, February 15, aged 83 years. Formerly resident of Shincliffe Village, later Hallgarth Street, Durham City. Much loved mother of David, Ruth and Jenny. Any enquiries to Jenny on (0115) 9255096.
MITCHELL - February 26, suddenly at home, of Bearpark. Lydia, aged 78 years, dearly loved wife of George, a much loved mum of Christine and Sandra and a loving grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service in Bearpark Methodist Church on Monday, March 5 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Cancer Research U.K. may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments in the School Room afterwards.
MOFFAT - February 26, peacefully in hospital, of Thirsk. Margaret, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Harry, a dearly loved mother of Jennifer and the late Peter, a much loved granny of Emma and Gareth. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Tuesday, March 6 at 1.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Church Funds.
MORRIS - February 27 (peacefully, in Holly Lodge Nursing Home, Shildon). William (Bill), aged 68 years, a beloved brother of Elsie, George and the late Freda, also a loving father, grandad, uncle and brother-in-law. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Monday, March 5 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be left in the collection plate at the Crematorium for the Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland.
MORRISON - Warkworth On February 19, 2007, suddenly. Ron, beloved husband of Margaret, much loved brother and uncle. Service to be held at Cowpen Crematorium Blyth on Monday, March 5 at 3.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Donations to Wild Fowl and Wetlands Trust. All welcome to The Kitty Brewster Public House for refreshments after the service. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service. Coquetdale Cottage, Queen Street, Amble. Tel: (01665) 710437.
OAKLEY - February 23, suddenly, of Kielder Drive, Darlington. Stuart (retired Police Sergeant, Durham Constabulary) aged 63 years, beloved husband of Pamela and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Friday, March 2. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
PARKER - In hospital, on February 23, of Lambton Street, Langley Park. Bill, aged 76 years, husband of Mary and sadly missed by all the family. Friends please meet for service in St. Joseph's R.C. Church on Thursday, March 1 at 9.15 a.m., private cremation to follow. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Cancer Research U.K.
PATTISON - February 23 (peacefully, in hospital), of Burnside Road, Darlington. John Joseph, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Mabel, much loved dad of Eddie, Johny, Nancy, Davie and Nellie, a loving father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad, beloved brother of Maureen and a dear uncle. Funeral Friday, March 2. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington at 1.15 p.m., followed by interment at West Cemetery.
PETTITT - On February 20, 2007, peacefully in hospital. Nigel, aged 42 years, much loved partner of Elaine and loving son of Peter and Jean. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Thursday, March 1. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Coronary Care Unit, Darlington Memorial Hospital.
PITTS - On February 16, 2007, peacefully, of Thirsk. Eileen (nee Pullan), beloved wife of the late Fred, a dearly loved mother of Susan and Elizabeth, a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Monday, March 5 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for the Abbeyfield Thirsk and Sowerby Society Ltd. and St. Mary's Church.
POTTER - March 1, late of Northumberland Avenue, Willington. Margaret, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late John, dear mother of the late John and mother-in-law of Colette, dearly loved sister of Doris, also a devoted nana of Gemma and Andrew. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, March 6 at 2.30 p.m.
PYBUS - Darlington February 22, of Springfield Care Home. Ivy (nee Dolphin), aged 92 years, formerly of Geneva Road and Pembroke Court, beloved wife of the late George William. Funeral Thursday, March 1. Service to be held in Darlington Crematorium Chapel 10.45 a.m. Floral tributes and any enquiries to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
ROBINSON - Ruth, aged 87 years, of Romanby, died peacefully on February 23, 2007. She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. Funeral service will take place at Romanby Methodist Church at 1.00 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Romanby Methodist Church.
ROBSON - February 27, in hospital, of Darlington. John (Jack), aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Connie, dearly loved friend of Derek and Ian, Janice and family and John, Carol and family. Funeral Wednesday, March 7. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Flowers if desired may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
ROBSON - John (Jacky) Devoted son of the late Etty and Jack Robson, much loved cousin of Jack Hixon, cherished uncle of Brenda. Forever in our hearts and thoughts.
ROEDER - February 28, in Greenfield Nursing Home. Edith, aged 86 years, beloved aunt. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, March 6 at 1.30 p.m.
RYDER - February 28 (peacefully, at home), of Lyne Road, Middlestone Moor. Isabella (Bella, nee Hend-erson), aged 84 years, a dearly loved mam and a much loved gran and great-gran. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Tuesday for a service and committal at 11.00 a.m.
SCOTT - On Sunday February 25, peacefully in hospital. John, aged 82 years, of Stillington, dearly loved husband of Margaret, a dear father of Robert, father-in-law of Maggie, also a beloved grandad of John and Paul. May this good man rest in peace. Funeral service and cremation to take place at 11.15 a.m. on Tuesday March 6 at Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel for service.
SEWELL - February 25, of Hawthorn Road, Middlestone Moor. Ivan, aged 73 years, beloved partner of the late Avril, also a loving father, father-in-law, brother and grandad. Friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Monday, March 5 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
SEWELL - Ivan, passed away February 25, 2007. You will always have a special place in our hearts. From Gary, Yvonne, Jamie and Anthony
SIMPSON - Douglas Gill (Dougie), aged 81 years of Rich mond died peacefully at Maple Lodge Nursing Home, Scotton on February 21. Dearly loved husband of Nancy and a dear uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday, March 1 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given on the plate provided in the Church for St. Mary's Church Boiler Appeal.
SMITH - On February 22, peacefully at home. John (known as Jack), aged 89 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved husband of the late Jennie, much loved dad of Eric, Peter and the late Marilyn Joan. Funeral Monday, March 5. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
SMITH - (nee Johnson) February 22, suddenly at home, of Grey Gardens, Coundon, formerly of Leasingthorne. Dorothy (Dorrie), aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Robert Roe, much loved mam of Elaine, Pamela and Foster, dearest mother-in-law of Barry and Joy, also a treasured nana and great-nana. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, March 1 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired for the Butterwick Hospice. Plate provided at the Crematorium.
