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RADBURN Duncan Albert On December 16, suddenly at home. Duncan, aged 84 years, of Sedgefield, formerly of Wolviston, dearly loved husband of Doris, dear dad of Judith, father-in-law of David, also loving grandad of James, Russell and Abbie. Funeral service to take place in St. Peter's Church, Wolviston on Friday, December 24 at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment in Wolviston Churchyard. Friends please meet at church.
RAMSHAW December 21 (in hospital), of Cleveland Road, Barnard Castle. Winifred Mary (Freda), aged 82 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Frederick (Fred), mother of the late Pauline and a much loved sister of Madge. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, December 29 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in chapel for the Friends of the Richardson Hospital, Barnard Castle.
ROWELL On December 18, in Cheveley House, Belmont (formerly of Park House Gardens, Sherburn Village). Billy, aged 92 years, a dearly loved husband of the late Ella, dear dad of Geoffrey and the late Valerie, father-in-law of Ann and Vic, also a loving grandad of Sharon and Suzanne and a devoted great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Sherburn Village on Friday, December 24 at 10.15 a.m., cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the M.S. Society, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.
RUTTER On December 22 (peacefully in hospital), of Mount Drive, Leyburn. Nora Jane (nee Hunter), aged 83 years, dearly loved wife of Norman, a much loved mam, nana and great-nana. A private family service will be held at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, December 24.
SLACK On December 20 (of Newton Aycliffe, after a long illness). Pauline, aged 52 years, a much loved mam of Hannah, a loving sister of Gerald and sister-in-law of Ann, also a dear aunt of Robert, Elizabeth and Richard. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, December 23, 9.30 a.m. at Neville Parade Methodist Church, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends welcome, please meet at the church. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe.
STANWIX Betty, aged 73 years, of The Granary, Grange Farm, Whorlton, died peacefully at home on December 17, after a short illness. Dearly loved wife of John, mother of David and Michael, mother-in-law to Ruth and Janet, grandmother of Hannah, Heather, Neil, Jonathan, Richard and Peter and sister-in-law to Margaret. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Whorlton on Thursday, December 23 at 1.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given in church for Cancer Research UK (Teesdale Branch) and Whorlton Church Restoration Fund.
STOKER The funeral of the late Brenda will take place in Durham Cathedral on Thursday, December 23, at 11.00 a.m. Cremation to follow at Durham.
STOREY December 18, suddenly but peacefully in hospital, of Taylor Avenue, Bearpark. Betty, aged 70 years, beloved wife of the late Arnold, devoted mam of Gillian and Shaun, much loved gran of Sarah and sadly missed by all her family and friends. Would friends please meet for service in Bearpark Methodist Church on Wednesday, December 29 at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Donations if desired, for the British Heart Foundation may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at Bearpark Club afterwards.
SUNTER On December 20. John Simpson Sunter, from Friar Hill, Gayle. A dear husband of Ann and a dear father and grandfather. The funeral service will take place on, Thursday, December 23 at St.Margaret's Church, Hawes at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Hawes Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for The Romanby Ward, Friarage Hospital and the Rutson Hospital. Friends please meet at church.
SWALES Eileen May. On December 18, aged 90 years, dearest wife of the late John Swales (Jack), dearly loved aunt of John, Jean and great-aunt of John Gibbin Swales. Re-united with her beloved Jack. Peace at last. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, December 23. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Hartlepool Crematorium. Private from church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to Haswell Mencap.
THOMPSON December 18 (suddenly at home), of Cosgrove Avenue, Bishop Auckland. Robert, aged 86 years, dearly loved husband of Dora, a much loved father of Marjorie and Peter and a dear father-in-law, also a much loved grandad. Cremation Thursday, December 23 at Durham, following a service in the crematorium chapel at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the District Nurses, c/o Bishopgate Medical Centre, Bishop Auckland.
THOMPSON On December 20, at Brentwood Lodge, Leyburn (formerly of Benkhill Lodge and Alexander Terrace, Bedale). Roland, aged 74 years, dearly loved father of Clive, Nicky, Dorne and Mandy. Funeral service at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Friday, December 24 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Bedale Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
TWEEDY Jeanne, aged 54 years (formerly of the Shoulder of Mutton, Middleton Tyas), died peacefully at the Friary Hospital, Richmond on December 16, 2004. Dearly loved wife of Stan, dear sister of Val, sister-in-law of Susan and Gerald and a much loved aunty of Chris, Gemma, Anna and Erin. Funeral service in St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Middleton Tyas on Thursday, December 23 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given in church for the Victoria Ward, Friary Hospital, Macmillan Nurses and Church Funds.
WALKER December 21, peacefully in hospital, of Trimdon Village. Audrey, aged 77 years, beloved wife of Les, a loving mother of Allan, Colin, Christine and the late Brian and Leslie, dearest mother-in-law of Anne, Susan, Janice and Elaine and a much loved nana and great-nana. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church for service at 1.10 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Ward 27, North Tees Hospital.
WALKER Sally Peacefully on December 17, Sally (nee Senior), aged 85 years, formerly of Wood End Farm, Wynyard. Much loved mum of Christine and Anne, loving mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service at St. James' Church, Thorpe Thewles on Friday, December 24 at 9.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Hartlepool Crematorium.
WEARMOUTH (McCrone) December 20, peacefully. Formerly of The Garth. Lucy, aged 86 years, a much loved wife of the late John William (Jack), a dear mother of Margaret, Sheila and Jim, a dear grandma and great-gran, also a dear sister of Arthur. Funeral Friday. Will friends please meet 9.00 a.m., for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium.
WHITELOCK Doreen, of Draycote Crescent, Darlington, on December 16, after a long illness. Funeral Friday, December 24. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. No flowers. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the Alzheimer's Society, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WILDSMITH December 16, peacefully at Ventress Hall, after a long illness borne with dignity, of Neville Road, Darlington. Edna May, aged 79 years, dearly loved wife of the late Bill and a much loved mum of Julie, Jeannie and Nigel, dearest mother-in-law of Peter and Edward and a loving grandma of Stephen, Helen and Peter. Funeral Thursday, December 23. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent to the Parkinson's Disease Society, 215 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 1EJ.
WILLIAMS On December 17, Derrick, aged 60 years, peacefully at home, after a long illness bravely borne, of Brompton, Northallerton. Dearly loved husband of Irene, father of Patricia, Suzanne and Andrew and dearest grandad to Sally and Robert and son of Mary. Private family cremation followed by Thanksgiving Service in St. Oswald's Church, East Harlsey 1.00 p.m., Wednesday, December 22. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for Leukaemia Research.
WILSON On December 22, peacefully at home, after a long illness courageously fought, of Derbyshire Drive, Belmont, Durham. Penny, aged 55 years, beloved wife of Ray, much loved daughter of Stan and his wife Gay, loving and extra special mother of Sarah, Helen and Ben and dear mother-in-law of Andrew. Will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Tuesday, January 4 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Belmont Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to a cancer charity, c/o the family.
WYLIE Bedale Peacefully at her niece's residence, on December 20. Jeannie, aged 93 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Graham, a dearly loved sister, aunt and great-aunt who will be sadly missed. Service and cremation to take place at Mountsett Crematorium, Dipton, Co. Durham on Wednesday, December 29 at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at crematorium. Flowers may be sent c/o E Peart Ltd., Funeral Director, 1 Kepier Chare, Crawcrook, Ryton, Tyne and Wear. Tel (0191) 4132318.
YOUNG December 20 (peacefully), of Encombe Terrace, Ferryhill Station. Sarah, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Bill, a much loved mother of Christine and a loving mother-in-law of Alex. Will friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday at 11.30 a.m., followed by a service at Kingdom Hall, Ferryhill.
ANNAND |W097|Richard Wallace V.C.,D.L.|W100| On December 24, peacefully. Beloved husband of Shirley. Funeral for family and close friends at St. Cuthbert's Church, North Road, Durham on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at 1.45 p.m. It is hoped to hold a service of Thanksgiving to which all are invited in Durham Cathedral on Monday, February 7 at 2.30 p.m. No flowers please, but donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer's Society c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., 43 Front Street, Langley Park, Durham.
ATKINSON George Frederick (Fred), aged 80 years, of Brompton on Swale (formerly of Mallerstang). Dearly loved husband of Irene, much loved dad of David, Bernard and the late Malcolm, dear father-in-law of Sandra and Shelagh, loving grandad of Beverley, Robert and Kevin and a dear brother. Funeral service in St. Paul's Church, Brompton on Swale on Thursday, December 30 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, for Cancer Research, are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
BAILEY December 21 (suddenly), of West Auckland Road, Darlington. George William, aged 76 years, beloved husband of the late Edith, loving father and grandfather. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral Tuesday, January 4. Will friends please meet for service and cremation 3.45 p.m., at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to The British Heart Foundation.
BARGEWELL On December 22, suddenly, of Whitwell South Farm, Bowburn. Ernie, aged 65 years (Whitwell School of Motoring), dear husband of Maureen and loving dad of Peter and Lynne and grandad to Jessica and sadly missed by all brothers, sisters and their families. Friends please meet for service at St. Michael's Church, Witton Gilbert on Friday, December 31 at 9.45 a.m., cremation to follow at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to National Kidney Foundation, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Langley Park, Durham.
BARR Ellen Kathleen Peacefully in hospital, on December 26. Nellie, aged 94 years, of Carlton Miniott (formerly of Easingwold), beloved wife of the late Lol, loving mother of Jeffrey and Brenda, dear mother-in-law, nanna and great-nanna. Funeral service Easingwold Parish Church, Tuesday, January 4 at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment.
BIRD William Allen, aged 77 years, of Ovington (formerly of Sunderland), died peacefully in hospital on December 25. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy, much loved father of Alison and Geoffrey, dear father-in-law of Denise and a loving grandad. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Wycliffe on Tuesday, January 4 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Renal Unit, James Cook University Hospital may be given in church or sent to John Blenkiron, Funeral Director, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
BLAREAU (formerly Piper) December 26, in hospital, of Branksome Green, Darlington. Heather Ann, aged 45 years, dearly loved mother of Nadia, loving daughter of Jeannie and the late George and a much loved sister. Funeral Wednesday, January 5. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Flowers may be sent, if desired, to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BOUGHEY On December 20, of Bishop Auckland, formerly of Northallerton (member of North Riding Constabulary). Wilf, aged 91 years, beloved husband of Peg, dearly loved brother of Dot and a loving uncle. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, January 4 at 11.30 a.m.