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SEVERS June 15 (peacefully, in hospital). Lilian Mary (Lil), aged 91 years, of Northallerton. Beloved wife of the late Alf, much loved mother of Anthony, mother-in-law of Pamela and devoted grandma of Lynne and Emma. Funeral service to be held at All Saint's Church, Northallerton on Tuesday, June 22 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired please send direct to, The Scotts Suite at The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
SIMPSON June 17 (suddenly), of South Street, Spenny moor. William (Billy), aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Ann, a dearly loved dad of Paul, Wendy and Kevin, a dear father-in-law of Judith, David and Adele and a much loved granda of Daniel, Bethany, Jordan, Nikkita and Alex. Would friends please meet in Clarence Street Independant Methodist Church, Tuesday for a service at 9.45 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
SMITH June 9 (peacefully in hospital), of Alpine Way, Tow Law. Iris (nee Graham), aged 66 years, dearly loved wife of Danny. A much loved auntie. Cremation Thursday, June 17 at Durham, following a service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 1.30 p.m. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please.
STOCKDALE (Newton Hall) Peacefully, in hospital on June 14, aged 61 tears. Arthur. Dearly beloved husband of Jean, much loved father of Michael and Lynn, dear father-in-law of Debra and Neil and a dearest grandad of Jonathan, Rachel, Dean and Emma. Friends please meet at St. Bede's R.C. Church, Newton Hall for Requiem Mass on Monday June 21, at 10.00 a.m. Prior to interment in South Road Cemetery.
STORK Peacefully at home in West Auckland, on June 12. Kenneth (Ken), aged 70 years, dearly loved partner of Anne, dear father of Annette, Karen and Anthony, always lovingly thought of by Karen, Colin, Amanda, Suzanne, Stephen and Christopher. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland, at 1.30 p.m., on Monday, June 21, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Cemetery.
STORK (Kenneth) Dad, you were very ill and we did not know about it, sorry we didn't get to say goodbye. We will miss and love you always. Annette and Karen and son-in-law Anthony.
STUBBS Dorothy (nee Milner), aged 87 years, died peacefully at Bishopgate Lodge Nursing Home, Bishop Auckland on June 12. Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Anthea and John, mother-in-law to Peter and Kathleen and loving grandmother of Mark, James, David, William and Ann. Funeral service at Etherley Methodist Chapel on Friday, June 18 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the chapel. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given in the chapel to be divided between Etherley Chapel Funds and the Teesdale Talking Newspapers for the Blind. 'Peace after pain'
SWANN Mary Grace, aged 90 years, peacefully on June 8, after a short illness, of Darlington. Beloved wife of the late George Roland (former Clarks Yard Hairdresser), dearly loved mother of David and Richard, dear mother-in-law of Diane and Catherine, dearest gran of Laura, Philip, Hilary, Rachel and Gary. Funeral Monday, June 21. Friends please meet for service in Northlands Methodist Chapel, at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation. If desired, donations for the Chapel or flowers may be sent c/o Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL.
THOMPSON James Henry June 16 (suddenly but peacefully, in hospital). Henry, aged 70 years, of Trimdon Village, loving husband of Ella, dearly loved dad of Michael, Keith and Andrew, father-in-law of Gill, Julie and Nicola, also special grandad of Kailee, Jonathan, Yazmin, Chelsie and Megan. Funeral service to take place in Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village on Wednesday, June 23 at 10.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at Church.
THORNBACK Chester-le-Street June 10. Jack, aged 78 years, beloved husband of Grace, a dear father of John and Nigel, loved brother of Jean and a dear father-in-law and grandfather of all the family. Friends please meet for service in Chester-le-Street Methodist Chapel on Thursday, June 24 at 1.15 p.m., followed by private cremation at Birtley Crematorium. All welcome back to the church hall afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research U.K. Freepost NAT 16919, Hellaby, Rotherham S98 1XL.
THORNBACK (Chester-le-Street)On June 10, aged 78 years, Jack, beloved husband of Grace, dear father of John and Nigel, loved brother of Jean and a dear father-in-law and grandfather. Friends please meet for service in Chester-le-Street Methodist Chapel on Thursday June 24 at 1.15 p.m. followed by private cremation at Birtley Crematorium. All welcome back to the Church Hall afterwards. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to: Cancer Research UK, Freepost NAT16919, Hellaby, Rotherham, S98 1XL.
TINKLER On June 16 (after a short illness), of Weardale Street, Spennymoor. Glenys May (nee Wilkinson), aged 49 years, a dearly loved mam of Paul and Mark, a loving daughter of Glenys and a dear sister of Pauline and Sheila. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor, Monday, for a service at 12.00 noon, followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
TRUSLER June 11, of Hill View House, New House, Ireshopeburn. Philip, aged 51 years, much loved fiance of Maxine, dearly loved father of Karl and a dear son of Mary. A private burial in Burtreeford Cemetery on Wednesday, June 16 will be followed by a service of celebration of Philip's life at High House Methodist Chapel at 2.00 p.m. Will friends please meet at the chapel. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu to, Newcastle Freeman Hospital. No tears, only happiness and laughter.
VEITCH June 10 (suddenly, in hospital). Alexander (Alec), aged 93 years, much loved father of Joan, father-in-law to Eric, grandad to Ann and Shirley and Mark, great-grandad to Katie and David. Funeral Friday, June 18. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium.
WAFER June 11, in hospital, of Douthwaite Road, Bishop Auckland. Lawrence (Lol), aged 83 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Mary, a much loved father of Elizabeth and Maureen, a dearest granda and a dear great-granda. Cremation Friday, June 18 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 9.50 a.m. for a service in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.00 a.m. Friends please meet at church. R.I.P.
WAFER June 11, of Douthwaite Road, Bishop Auckland. Granda Lol will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family. Lots of love from Lisa and Jef and Charlene and Shantelle. R.I.P.
WAKE June 11 (peacefully, in hospital), of North Road, Darlington. Hilary, aged 55 years. Much loved wife of Rob, loving mam of Jason and Michele, also a dearly loved daughter, grandma, sister, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral Monday June 21. Would friends please meet 12.30 p.m. for service at St. Mark's Church, Darlington followed by cremation. All floral tributes to be delivered to, The Co-op Funeral Service, 50 St. Cuthberts Way, Darlington.
WALLING On June 11 (in hospital), of 42 Woodside, Leyburn (formerly of East Witton). Minnie, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Edgar Walling, dearly loved mother of Derek, Keith, Peter and Hazel and a very dear mother-in-law, nanny and great-grandma. Funeral service and interment at St. John's Church, East Witton on Thursday, June 17 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Church Funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
WATSON Clarence (Clarry), aged 72 years, of 22 Marwood Drive, Barnard Castle (Mayor of Barnard Castle 1993-1994 and 1998-1999), died at home on June 8, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved husband of Nancy, much loved and respected dad of Michael and Alison, father-in-law to Pauline and David, loving granda of Julie and her husband Andrew, Andrea, David and Robert and dear brother to Keith and the late Raymond. Funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Wednesday, June 16 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Flowers welcome or, if preferred, donations may be given in church for Cancer Research UK.
WATTS June 14 (peacefully, in hospital), of Argyll Close, Darlington. George, much loved husband to Jean, also loving dad to Ian. Funeral Wednesday, June 23. Will friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the North East Air Ambulance Service.
WHARRIER Leslie June 17, in Kingsway Nursing Home, Langley Park, of 73 The Cres-cent, Sherburn Village. Leslie, aged 84 years, dearly beloved husband of Anne, loving dad of Ann, Neville and Kathryn, dear father-in-law of Janet and the late Gordon and Alastair, also a devoted and loving grandad of Helen and Lawrence, Mark, Claire, Andrew and Christopher, great grandad of Abigail. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Wednesday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Sherburn Methodist Church at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Durham and Chester-le-Street Alzhiemers Society c/o East Durham Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
WILKINSON (Sherburn) June 15, peacefully, in hospital. George, the devoted husband of Helene, much loved dad of Christine, also a loving grandad and great-grandad. George will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Monday, June 21 at 2.00 p.m. for service, prior to crem-ation. By request, family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research U.K. c/o Anne Robertson, 4 May Street, Durham DH1 4EN.
WILKINSON June 14, of Middlestone Moor. Ces, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Mabel, a loving dad of John and Norma, a dear father-in-law of Margaret and Harry and a much loved Grandpa Ces to Jamie. Would friends please meet in Tudhoe Methodist Church, Friday, for a service at 1.50 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to 'Alzheimer's Society', South Approach, Bullion Lane, Chester-le-Street.
WILLIAMS June 13 (peacefully, at home) of Manor Road, St. Helens. Keith, aged 66 years. A loving partner of Pat, a beloved dad of Tracy, Beverly, Melonie and Yvette and a much loved father-in-law. A devoted and much loved granda to Rochelle, Ashleigh, Kirsty, Nicole, Natasha and Bethany, also a much loved brother and uncle. Private service in The Crematorium Chapel, Darlington on Wednesday June 23. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to, The MacMillan Nurses, c/o, The Auckland Medical Group, Bishop Auckland.
WILSON June 12 (as the result of a tragic accident), of St. Helens Auckland, Bishop Auckland. Andrew (Andy), aged 25 years, a dearly beloved son of John and Chris-tine, a loving brother of Julie, uncle of Paul, Emma and Megan, also a dearly loved nephew and cousin. Funeral Thursday, June 24. Would friends please meet at 11.00 a.m. for service in St. Helen's Church, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to return to the Rugby Club, Bishop Auckland for drinks and refreshments after the funeral. All enquiries and floral tributes to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Fylands House, Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auckland DL14 9AS. Tel (01388) 603525.
WILSON June 18 (peacefully), of Finchale Road, Newton Aycliffe. Winifred (nee Todd), aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late John Robert, a dearly loved mam of Audrey, a much loved nana of Paul and Glynis, a dearest gran and a dear friend of Bob. Would friends please meet at Darlington Crematorium Wednesday for a service and committal at 11.15 a.m. No flowers by request. Re-united with her beloved Jack.
WOOD Mabel June 12, in The Bannatyne Lodge Nursing Home, Peterlee. Mabel, aged 93 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Leslie, a loving mother of Derek, Gordon, Barry and the late Brian and Leslie, dear mother-in-law and also a treasured grandmother, great-grandmother and great great grandmother. Cremation Sunderland Crematorium on Friday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Horden at 10.45 a.m.
WRIGHT June 12, died peacefully, in Southwoods Nursing Home. Sydney Smith (Syd), aged 95 years, of Northallerton, beloved husband of Grace, much loved father of David, Margaret, Neil, Anthony, Robin and Stephen, dearly loved grandad, great-grandad, father-in-law, uncle and friend. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Thursday, June 17 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
WRIGHT June 11, in hospital, of 12 High Street, Bishop Middleham. Alan Maurice, aged 62 years, dearly loved husband of Doreen and a dear dad of Fiona and Stephen, beloved son of the late Victor and Agnes, also much loved son-in-law of Florence and the late George, brother of Vic and Jeff, a dear brother-in-law and uncle and lovingly remembered by Darren and Anne. Cortege leaving residence at 1.50 p.m. on Thursday, June 17 for service in St. Michael's Church at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Haematology Unit, North Tees General Hospital. Life goes on but will never be the same. Love you forever.
WRIGHTSON June 1, suddenly, Suzanne (nee Gay), aged 45 years, of Newton Aycliffe. Much loved mam of Ian and Magan and beloved sister. Funeral and cremation Friday, June 18. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m.
ATKINSON Anora (formerly Legg, nee Middleton), peacefully on June 20 in Priceholme, Scarborough, aged 93 years. Dearly loved and loving mother of Alan, much loved and adoring grandmother of Christopher and much loved and loving mother-in-law of Roslyn. Committal at Scarborough Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. on Friday, June 25, followed by thanksgiving service at Northstead Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Any desired donations in lieu to Methodist Homes for the Aged, c/o T.L. Chapman and Son Ltd. Tel. (01723) 362517.
ATKINSON Malcolm William, aged 48 years, of Richmond Road, Brompton-on-Swale, died tragically on June 19. Beloved youngest son of Fred and Irene, much loved dad of Robert and Kevin, dearly loved brother of Bernard and David, loved by Sandra and Shelagh and a dear uncle of Beverley. Funeral service in St. Agatha's Church, Easby on Tuesday, June 29 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Brompton-on-Swale Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given in church for St. Agatha's Church, Easby and St. Paul's Church, Brompton-on-Swale.
