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KEDDIE George, aged 90 years, dearly loved husband of the late Molly, father of Geoffrey and Margaret, dear father-in-law of Barry and Marian and loved grandfather of Karen and Ian, died peacefully on December 8. Funeral service and cremation to be held at West Cemetery, Darlington 1.45 p.m. Monday, December 13. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the League of Friends at the Friarage Hospital.
KELLETT December 4, at Yohden Hall Nursing Home, Blackhall (late of Wheatley Hill). Victoria (nee Neasham), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas, dearly loved mother, dearest mother-in-law and a much loved nana and great-nana. Cortege leaving her daughter's residence, Dunelm Road, Thornley, Thursday at 9.50 a.m. Friends please meet at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill for service at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Wheatley Hill Cemetery.
KENNY December 7 (peacefully in hospital), of Jubilee Crescent, Sherburn Hill. John, aged 79 years, beloved husband of Doreen, a much missed dad of Neil and Raymond and father-in-law to Julie, also a dear grandad to Diane and Claire and great-grandad of Rebecca. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, December 13 at 1.00 p.m.
KIRBY Ethel Winifred On December 4, suddenly but peacefully, aged 85 years, of Ampleforth (formerly of Bishop Auckland and Flamborough), beloved wife of the late Roderick, loving mother of Carol and Susan and a dear grandmother of Sara. Funeral service at St. Hilda's Church, Ampleforth, Monday, December 13 at 12.00 noon followed by cremation at York Crematorium.
LE-NEVEU Darlington December 5 (suddenly in hospital after a long illness). Maureen (Tonie), nee Talbot, aged 73 years, a darling and extra special wife to Geoff, beloved mum to Michelle, Stephen, Kim and their partners and a fabulous granny to Davide, Saskia, Felix, Eve and Gabriel. Her loving, generous and feisty spirit will never be forgotten by everyone who knew her. Funeral Friday, December 10. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Floral tributes, if so desired, may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR. Tel. (01325) 465647.
LEE Northallerton December 4 (peacefully in hospital). Gordon, aged 89 years, dearly loved husband of Betty, loving father of Sue and John and gramps of Paul. Funeral Friday, 11.15 a.m., at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations for Yorkshire Cancer Research, c/o John N. Smith Funeral Service, Northallerton. DL7 8SZ.
MADDISON December 6, of Bishop Auckland. Tommy, aged 75 years, beloved husband of the late Betty, devoted dad of Thomas, John, Betty, Billy, Kenny, Julie and the late Freddy, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving granda and great-granda, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church at 10.15 a.m. on Saturday, December 11, followed by interment in Rosemount South Church Cemetery.
MAUGHAN Catherine Anne (Cathy, nee Hatfield), aged 82 years, of 78 Shirley Close, Evenwood, died suddenly at home on December 2. A much loved mother, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, December 8 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. No flowers please, by request. If desired, donations may be given at the crematorium for Cancer Research U.K.
MAUGHAN Mary Primrose (nee Etherington), aged 76 years, died peacefully in hospital on December 3, of 2 Paradise Cottages, Woodland. Dear wife of the late Jack Maughan, beloved mother to Jean, Kathleen, George, Peter, Barry, David and Paula, a dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Cortege leaving daughter's residence 10 Middleton Road, Woodland on Friday, December 10 at 1.20 p.m. for service in St. Mary's Church, Woodland at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Woodland Day Club may be given at the Village Hall following the service.
MIDDLEMISS On December 6, in hospital, of Mowbray Road, Northallerton (late of Hauxwell). Cyril Arthur, aged 88 years, beloved husband of Mary, dearly loved father of Alice, Sylvia and James and a very dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service and interment at St. Oswald's Church, Hauxwell on Monday, December 13 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and the British Heart Foundation (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
MORGAN Durham, formerly of Tow Law. Peacefully, in hospital on November 30, aged 87 years. Winifred, a much loved aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt of all the family. To be received into St. Godric's R.C. Church, Durham on Wednesday December 8, at 7.00 p.m. for Requiem Mass on Thursday December 9, at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment in South Road Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Cancer Research. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy R.I.P.
MORGAN December 1, Professor Denys Morgan O.B.E., aged 77 years, formerly of Crook, ex pupil and teacher of Wolsingham Grammar School, a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Requiem Mass to be held in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.00 noon on Friday, December 10, followed by interment in St. Cuthbert's R.C. Churchyard, Crook. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left in St. Mary's Church for church funds. All are welcome to refreshment after this service in The Farrers Arms, Crook.
NEWMAN (nee Barker) Peacefully at Portland House, Willington (formerly of Burnigill, Meadowfield). Peggy, aged 69 years, much loved mam of Jacqueline, Paula, Paul, Yvonne, David and John and also a dear mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only by request. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer's Association, a plate will be provided at the crematorium.
O'CONNELL December 8 (peacefully), in Defoe Court Nursing Home, Newton Aycliffe. Anne, aged 89 years, dearly loved wife of the late Lawrence, much loved mother of Trisha and a grandma of Rebecca and Nichola. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass in All Saints' Church, Ferryhill at 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday, followed by interment in Chilton Cemetery.
PATTINSON On December 3, peacefully in hospital), of Cockpit Hill, Brompton. Jim, beloved husband of the late Vera, dearly loved dad of Janice, Susan and Kevin and their partners Jeff and Jayne, a devoted grandad of Darren, Wayne and Matthew. Funeral service to be held in St. Thomas' Church, Brompton, 9.45 a.m. Thursday, prior to cremation at West Cemetery, Darlington at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the Marie Curie Nurses and church funds.
PAYNE On December 8 (peacefully in hospital), of St. Anne's Gardens, Middleton St. George. Margaret (nee Gregg), aged 78 years, dearly loved wife of Harry, much loved mum of Anne and John. Funeral Tuesday, December 14. Friends please meet for service in St. Laurence's Church at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
PICKLES On December 6, of New Brancepeth. Olive, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Robert, much loved mother of Avril and John and a dear nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service in New Brancepeth Methodist Church on Friday, December 10 at 1.45 p.m., followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery.
RACE December 7, peacefully in hospital, of Staindrop Road, Darlington. Maureen, dearly loved daughter of the late Syd and Mary and a much loved cousin and very dear friend. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in the Church of the Holy Family, Cockerton at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
RACE December 9, peacefully in hospital, of East Shaws, Whorlton. Joyce Isabel (nee Corner), aged 73 years, dearly loved wife of the late Maurice, much loved mother of Robert, Nigel and Alyn, a loving grandmother and great-grandmother and a special friend to many. Funeral Friday, December 17. Friends please meet for service in Barnard Castle Methodist Church at 9.45 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Macmillan Nurses or Ward 44, Darlington Memorial Hospital, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
RAINE Suzanna, of Richmond. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday, December 16 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. No flowers by request. Donations for the Macmillan Nurses' Fund are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
RAPER On December 5, of Thornton-le-Street. William, aged 94 years, dearly loved husband of the late Elizabeth, loving father of John and Joyce, a dear father-in-law, grandpa and great-grandpa. Funeral service to be held in St. Leonard's Church, Thornton-le-Street 11.00 a.m. Saturday, December 11, followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, for church funds.
REYNOLDS Ken, aged 49 years, died December 2. A loving brother of Billy, Frank, Rose, Isabel, Margaret, Les and Val, dear brother-in-law and a beloved uncle. Friends please meet St. Mary's Church, Horden, 10.30 a.m. Wednesday, December 8. Former bass drummer of Horden Blue Stars Jazz Band.
RICHARDSON Guy On December 4, at his home in Nunthorpe, a dearly loved husband to Jenifer, a much loved father to Penny and Robert and a loved and much missed grampy to Tori, Henri, Christopher and Angus. The funeral service will take place at the Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Nunthorpe, Cleveland on Friday, December 10 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Guy may be given to Oesophageal Cancer Unit, James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, Macmillan Nurses, James Cook University Hospital, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Marie Curie Centre, Marie Curie Drive, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
ROBERTSON On November 27 (tragically, as the result of an accident), of 4 Oran Lane, Catterick Village and formerly of Middleton Tyas and Low Row in Swaledale. Vera, aged 85 years, dearly loved wife of Robert, very dear mother of Bob, Colin and Andrew, a much loved mother-in-law, loving nanna and little nanna. Funeral service to be held at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Wednesday, December 15 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. However, donations in memory of Vera, if so desired, may be given at the service for Yorkshire Cancer Research. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
ROBERTSON Vera (nee Henry) Fond memories will never leave us dear sister (and best friend). You will be sadly missed. We're sure God will find you a task in His Garden of Memories. Till we meet again, your devoted brother and sister-in-law Bill and May.
ROBINSON December 4 (peacefully in Barrington Lodge), formerly of Spennymoor. Lena, aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Harry, a dearly loved mam of Lena, Harry, Kathleen and Fred, a dear mother-in-law and a much loved gran and great-gran. Would family and friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor, Monday for a service at 10.45 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only by request.
ROBSON Gerald In hospital, on December 6, of Brackendale Court, Station Town. Gerald, aged 62 years, dearly beloved brother of Daphne, Derek, Brian, Joan and Norman, dear brother-in-law of Jim and Lorraine also a much loved uncle. Interment Station Town Cemetery on Friday, December 10. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Millbank Methodist Church, Station Town, 3.00 p.m.
ROE December 8 (peacefully in hospital), of Vicarage Farm Close, Escomb. George, aged 67 years, a dearly loved husband of Anne, a loving dad and a much loved granda. Would friends please meet in St. Wilfred's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland, Monday for a Requiem Mass at 2.15 p.m., followed by private committal at Durham Crematorium. R.I.P.
ROGERS On December 3 (peacefully in hospital), of Haswell. Elsie, aged 100 years, beloved wife of the late Herbert, devoted mam of Herbert and William, a dear mother-in-law of Mary and the late Ada, a treasured grandmother of Richard and family and Tony and family. Would friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Haswell on Friday, December 10 at 1.10 p.m., prior to cremation at Sunderland Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations to Cancer Research. Always loved, never forgotten.
ROGERS Elsie Partings come and hearts are broken Loved ones go with words unspoken Deep in my heart there's a memory kept For a grandma I love and will never forget God Bless you grandma Love Julie, Les, Gemma, Simon. xxx
SADLER December 1 (peacefully in hospital). Marian, aged 83 years, devoted wife of the late Jack, much loved mam of Janet and mother-in-law to Richard, a sadly missed grandma to Emma. Funeral Tuesday, December 14. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m., for service at Darlington Crematorium. Donations, if so desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice.
