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MELVILLE - December 16, 2001, peacefully at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Douglas, aged 73 years, of Kirkby Lonsdale. Dearly loved husband of Ann, dear father of Graham, Jane and Elizabeth, loving grandad of Georgina, Thomas and Isabella. Funeral service will take place at Lancaster Crematorium on Thursday, December 20, 2001 at 3.00 p.m. Donations in his memory, if desired, to the Royal British Legion, Kirkby Lonsdale Branch, c/o Fishwicks Funeral Service, 17 Park Road, Milnthorpe. LA7 7AD. Tel. (015395) 63108.
ORD - December 17 (peacefully, in hospital).Winifred Mary, aged 88 years, of Newby Wiske. Beloved wife of the lateDr. A. S. T. Ord, much loved sister of Ella and a dearly loved aunt. Private funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, December 24 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please.
PARK - December 18 (in hospital), of North Road, Darlington. Ivy E., in her 88th year, beloved wife of the late Ralph, loving mother of Ralph and Carole, also a much loved mother-in-law, nana and great-nan. Funeral Tomorrow, Thursday, December 20. Would friends please meet 2.30 p.m. for service in St. Mark's Church, Darlington, prior to cremation. Family flowers only please.
PINKNEY - December 17, at 44 South Lea, Witton Gilbert. Doreen (Dolly), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Fred and a dearly loved mother nana and great-nana to all the family. Friends please meet for service in St. Michael and All Angel's Church on Friday December 21, at 2.00 p.m. followed by interment in the church yard.
POTTER - December 17, 2001, peacefully, in Malton Hospital, of Thornton-le-Dale (late of Farndale). Albert Leslie, aged 90 years, husband of the late Esther, brother of Lucy and Alfred and a dear uncle. Funeral service and cremation at Woodlands Crematorium, Scarborough on Friday, December 21 at 2.40 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations for Malton Hospital League of Friends, for which a plate will be provided.
ROE - December 18 (peacefully, in hospital), of Hilda Street, Darlington.Margaret Elizabeth (Peggy), aged 78 years, dearly loved wife of John Robert, also a loving mother of the late Keith and William. Funeral Monday, December 24. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church 12.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers, by request.
SELL - John James.December 15 (suddenly, at home). John, aged 73 years, beloved husband of the late Leila (nee Lough), dearly loved father of Julia, Trevor and Trisha, a dear father-in-law of Keith, Brenda and David and a devoted grandad of Jemma, Mark, Matthew, Catherine, Michael, Paul and Andrew. Service to take place on Friday in St. Hilda's Church, Hartlepool at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation. Friends and neighbours are kindly invited, please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to, The Hartlepool Hospice, Alice House, Hutton Avenue.Forever in our thoughts..
SIMPSON - December 17 (peacefully, in Darlington Manor). late of Ruby Street. Dora (nee Nicholson), aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas William, loving mother of Margaret, Ken and the late Sylvia, dear mother-in-law of Ken and Betty, also a much loved nana, great-nana and great-great-nana. Funeral Friday, December 21. Would friends please meet 9.00 a.m. for service in St. Mark's Church, Darlington, prior to cremation.
STOREY - On December 16 of Bernie Gardens, Shildon, Thomas Edward (Tommy) aged 64 years, beloved husband of Elsie and a dearly loved son of the late Winnie and Thomas Edward Storey. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Monday December 24, at 1.20 p.m. prior to cremation at Darlington.
SWINBANK - December 17 (suddenly, at home), East Block, Witton Gilbert. Enid, dearly loved wife of the late Phil and loving mother of Philip and Jill, loving sister of Audrey and the late John. To be received into St. Michael's Church, Witton Gilbert on Thursday, December 20 at 6.30 p.m. Funeral service on Friday, December 21 at 10.30 a.m. Interment to follow in the churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Michael's Church Funds.
THURGOOD - Hilda, formerly of Darlington, who passed away in Gosport on Saturday, December 15, 2001, aged 86 years. The funeral service will be held at Portchester Crematorium on Friday, December 21, 2001 at 1.45 p.m. All floral tributes please to Solent Funeral Services, 109 Stoke Road, Gosport, Hants. PO12 1LR.
BESWICK - December 18, of Skipton Close, Ferryhill. Elsie (nee Todd), aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas Vincent (Tot) and a much loved sister of Winifred, loving aunt of Audrey and great-aunt of Paul and Glynis. Cortege leaving sister's residence, 19 Finchale Road, Newton Aycliffe, Friday, December 21 for a service and committal at Durham Crematorium 9.30 a.m. Funeral strictly private. No flowers, by request. Loved by all the family and will be very sadly missed.
EDKINS - December 18 (suddenly), of Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland. David Brenton, aged 44 years, beloved son of Sheila and Denis, loving brother of Jeremy and dear brother-in-law of Gillian, also a much loved and loving uncle of Laura and James. Friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Hunwick on Saturday, December 22 at 10.15 a.m., interment to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Paul's Church Funds.
EDWARDS - December 19 (peacefully in her sleep in St. Margaret's Nursing Home), late of 12 Romney Drive, Carrville. Maureen, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Abbie, a much loved mother of Elaine, Avis, Barry and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Will be sadly missed by all the family. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Monday, December 24 at 9.45 a.m. Cremation at Durham to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Mary Magdalene Church and St. Margaret's Nursing Home. A plate will be provided in church.
ELSTOB - Frank.On December 18, peacefully, in hospital after a short illness. Frank, aged 79 years, of Billingham. Dearly loved husband of the late Milly, a dear brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service to take place in St. Peter's Church, Wolviston on Friday December 21, at 1.00 p.m. Prior to interment in St. Peter's Church Yard. Friends please meet at church.
FISHBURN - December 18, peacefully in hospital, of Exelby. Thomas (Tom), aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Doris Mary. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, December 28, 2001 at 11.45 a.m.
FORREST - December 18 (suddenly in hospital), of Kirk View, Barnard Castle. George Kenneth (Ken), aged 71 years, beloved husband of Margaret and loving father of Stephen and Helen, father-in-law of Richard and Jennifer and dearly loved grandpa of Thomas, Laura, Joshua, Joe, Alex and Gina, also brother of Thomas Raymond. Friends and family please meet at Barnard Castle Methodist Church on Monday, December 24 at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers, donations if desired, to The Parkinson's Disease Society and to the Church Funds.
HARRISON - (nee Stoker).December 18, suddenly, of Atherstone Way, Darlington. Margaret, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Charles, dearly loved mam of Pat, Danny and Pam, dear mother-in-law, much loved nana and great-nana. Funeral Thursday, December 27. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m.
HARRIS - John Leonard.Aged 70 years, died December 12, 2001. Beloved husband ofPauline (nee Woodcock), dearly loved by all his family in Sheffield and Darlington.R.I.P..
HERD - December 18 of Darlington, David, aged 71 years (formerly David Herd Steel and Murray International), dearly loved husband of Kathy. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m. |W102|Family flowers only please. Donations if desired |W100|may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, c/o Seaton Leng & Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR. Tel. (01325) 465647.
NEWTON - December 19, of St. John's Gardens, Sunnybrow. Sylvia, aged 65 years, beloved wife of Cliff, loving mother of Paul, Barbara, Beverley and the late Derek, dear mother-in-law of Penny, Brian and Paul, dearly loved sister of Violet and Arnold, also a much loved and loving nana. Friends please meet for service at St. Stephen's Church, Willington on Monday, December 24 at 10.30 a.m., interment to follow
SMITH - December 18, of Skipton Close, Ferryhill. Leonard, aged 97 years, beloved husband of the late Isabel, a dear father of Frank and Margaret and the late Robin and Alan and a much loved grandad. Funeral to take place in Lazarus House, St. Martha and St. Mary's Chapel, Linden Road, Ferryhill, Monday, December 24 at 9.15 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request.
STAPYLTON - December 15 (peacefully, at home). Peter Gerald Robert (Vinny), aged 37 years, beloved husband of Charlotte, a loving father of Lee and Jamie, a dear son, brother, son-in-law and uncle. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Friday December 21, at 11.00 a.m. followed by cremation.
WILLS - Newton Aycliffe.December 17 (suddenly, in hospital). Albert James (Jim), aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of Mary, dear father of William and father-in-law of Lynne, beloved grandad of Wilson and Karl, also a loving brother. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Monday, December 24. Would friends kindly meet for service at St. Clare's Church 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please by request.
BRADLEY - December 20, suddenly, of Elm Croft, Darlington, late of Brafferton. Joseph Hopps Bradley, a dearly loved father and grandfather. Funeral arrangements later.
CLARKSON - December 20 (in hospital), of Pear Tree House, Carlton-in-Coverdale (formerly of Gervaulx). Edwin, aged 88 years, beloved husband of Jennie and dearly loved father of Sheila and Chris. Funeral service at Carlton Methodist Chapel on Saturday, December 29 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Holy Trinity church yard, Coverham. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, for chapel funds. (Plate in chapel). Friends please meet at chapel.
FLINT - December 20 (peacefully, in hospital), of Beech Grove, Trimdon Station. Pamela (nee Woolhouse), aged 56 years, beloved wife of Gordon, dearly loved mother of Peter and Julie and a much loved nana of Elizabeth. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 1.35 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Paul's Church for service at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations, if so desired, to Craigarran Nursing Home.
HARRISON - December 21,after a long illness courageously borne, of West End Terrace, Willington. Winifred (nee Rowan), aged 85 years, beloved wife of Joe, dearly loved mother of Michael and Kathleen, much loved mother-in-law of Eleanor and Ian, devoted nana of Edith and also a dear friend of Doris and Freda. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady and St. Thomas R.C. Church, Willington on Friday, December 28 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Church Funds.Rest in Peace.
JEFFERSON - December 20 (after a long illness courageously borne with great dignity). Gordon, aged 75 years, of Northallerton. Dearly loved husband of Jennie, devoted father of Robert and Peter, loved brother of Gertie and Norman. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Friday, December 28 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Any donations send direct to Ward 4, The Friarage Hospital.
LANDY - Sister Mary Celestine.December 21, suddenly, of Oaklea Convent, Sunderland (formerly of St. Anne's High School, Wolsingham), aged 76 years. Funeral arrangements later.
MADRELL - December 23 (peacefully, in hospital), of 2 Boyne Court, Sedgefield. Hugh, aged 77 years, much loved husband of the late Doreen (nee Arnott), also a much loved father of Alan, father-in-law of Dorothy and uncle of Kimberley. Funeral Friday. Will friends please meet at 2.30 p.m., for service in Sedgefield Methodist Church, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only.
MILLER - December 21 (in hospital), of Bell Meadows, Brandon.Elizabeth (Betty, nee Teggert), aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Frederick and a much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Would friends please meet for service at the Murray Independent Methodist Church on Friday, December 28 at 12.15 p.m., prior to cremation.
PARKIN - December 22 (peacefully, at home), of Summerhouse. David (Jacky), aged 53 years, a loving son, dad, grandad and brother. Funeral Monday, December 31. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m., for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
PARKIN - Harold, aged 81 years, of Darlington, died peacefully at home on December 22. A much loved husband of Joyce. Funeral Monday, December 31. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m., for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, made payable to 'The Coronary Care Unit Fund', Darlington Memorial Hospital, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington.
STUBBS - December 22 (suddenly, at home), of 14Langhorne Drive, Reeth and formerly of Rawcroft Farm. Joan, aged 81 years, dearly loved wife of the late John, very dear mam of Robin and Julie, much loved mother-in-law of Anne and Terry, a loving nanna of Karen and Andrew, Mark and Anna and John and dear great-nanna of Bradley and Kyle. Funeral particulars later.
ABRAM - On Friday, December 21. Anne (nee Guy), of 14 West Green, Heighington, latterly of the Moncrieffe Home, Perth. Devoted wife of the late Hugh, sister of the late Edith Little, loving aunt of Margaret Currah and Jim Little and their families. Was privately cremated in Perth. Service for friends and family at a later date.
BALL - December 25, peacefully, of Coundon. Helen, aged 94 years, loving wife of the late John Robert, dear mother of the late Eric, a much loved granny to Christopher and Debbie, a sadly missed great-granny to Danielle and Griffin, also a dearly loved mother-in-law of Barbara. Friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon on Friday, January 4 at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent to The Children's Ward, Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
BEAN - December 25 (peacefully, after a long illness), of Escomb. Jim, aged 68 years, loving dad of Anthony and David, a dear father-in-law of Angela and Carol, also a sadly missed granda and great-granda. Friends please meet for service in the Saxon Church, Escomb on Monday, December 31 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery.
BEATSON - Darlington.December 23 (peacefully, in hospital), of Arnold Road. Peter, aged 46 years, dearly loved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Jonathan, Simon, Kenneth and Charmaine, a dearly loved brother of Letty, Ivor and Anne. He will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral Wednesday, January 2. Cortege to leave residence for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton 1.00 p.m., prior to interment in the East Cemetery. Will friends kindly meet at the church.
BENSON - J. Michael, died suddenly after a short illness, on Friday, December 21, 2001, aged 65 years, of Langthorpe, Boroughbridge. Deeply loved husband of Nina, beloved father of Christine, Joanna and Steven, loving grandad of Rebecca, Benn, Emily, Hannah, Tom, Sam and Katy, father-in-law of Angela, John and Ivan, elder brother of Keith and brother-in-law of Pat Benson, son of the late Wilfred and Margaret Benson of Baildon. Private cremation, followed by a Memorial Service on Monday, January 7, 2002 in St. James' Church, Boroughbridge at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, can be left in church and will be divided between Church Funds and the District Nurses' Fund at the Church Lane Surgery.Michael's interests included: Boroughbridge Bowling Club, Chatne des Rotisseurs, Fishing, Freemasonry, local Conservative Association, local Parish Council, St. James' Hall Trustee, 1322 Club, Yorkshire Gliding Club and a former Regional Manager for Bayer U.K. Agrochem Division.
BULLOCK - December 24 (peacefully, in hospital), of Gore Hill Estate, Thornley. Tom, aged 96 years, beloved husband of the late Edith, dearly loved father of Thomas and Sheila, dearest father-in-law and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday at 10.00 a.m. Friends please meet for service and cremation 10.30 a.m. at Durham Crematorium.
