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TEASDALE - Harvey, late of Butterknowle, died January 10, 2007 after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of Hilda, dear father of Steven and Andrew, father-in-law of Helen and Joanne, grandad to Conner, Joshua, Ben, Jacob and baby Harvey. Cremation January 19, 2007 at Mansfield, Nottingham. Family flowers only, donations in lieu for McMillan Trust if wished.
TEASDALE - On January 11, in hospital. Matt, aged 80 years, much loved brother of John, dearest uncle of Ann, George, Pamela, Barbara, Joanne and Melanie and a sadly missed brother-in-law of Harry. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, January 18 for service at 2.30 p.m.
THIRLAWAY - Robert William (Bob) On January 12, in hospital, aged 76 years, of Milbank Terrace, Station Town. Dearly beloved husband of the late Nancy, a much loved dad of Jacqueline and dear father-in-law of Paul, devoted grandad of Sarah and Mark, dear brother of Dinah and brother-in-law of Shirley, Billy, Alan, Florrie, Tot and Jack. Cortege to leave residence on Thursday for service at St. Francis' Church, Hutton Henry at 10.30 a.m., prior to interment at Station Town Cemetery. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.
VALKS - January 17, in Guardian Care Centre, Bowburn, of St. Marys Terrace, Coxhoe. James (Jimmy), aged 73 years. Beloved brother of Frances, a dear cousin and friend to many. Friends please meet for service at St. Marys Church, Coxhoe on Tuesday January 23, at 9.15 a.m. followed by interment in church yard. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to church funds.
WAINE - January 11 (after a short illness), of Newton Aycliffe. Rhoda, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Ivor, a much loved mother, nana, great-nana and mother-in-law, also a loving sister of Ethel. The funeral service will take place on Monday, January 22 at 11.30 a.m. at Durham Crematorium. Enquiries to John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe. Tel: (01325) 301405.
WALTON - June January 13, peacefully at home, after a short illness bravely borne, of Gore Hill Estate, Thornley. June, aged 61 years, dearly beloved wife of Derek, a much loved mam of Ian, Diane and Graeme, a dear mother-in-law of Alan and Katy, daughter-in-law of Lily, also a devoted gran of Lauren, Gemma, Kayleigh, Heidi, Sarah and Jack, also a dear sister. Cremation Durham Crematorium Friday, January 19. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Thornley Methodist Church at 9.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to the Macmillan Nurses Fund. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
WARD - A funeral service and cremation will be held for Janet and Brian in Durham Crematorium on Thursday, January 18 at 3.30 p.m. Will all friends please meet at the crematorium.
WARD - January 14, at home, with his family, in Bishop Auckland. Brian, aged 80 years, beloved husband of Jean, devoted dad of Barbara, Thomas and Robert, dear father-in-law to John, Chris and the late Janet, also a much loved and loving grandad and great-grandfather. Family flowers only. Donations may be left at the crematorium for the Sadberge Dogs Trust.
WARD - Suddenly, January 13, of Bishop Auckland. Janet, aged 49 years (nee Sanderson), beloved wife of Robert, devoted mam of Tracy and Andrea, dear mother-in-law to Christopher, treasured daughter of the late Jim, also sister to the late Clifford. Family flowers only. Donations may be left at the crematorium for the Sadberge Dogs Trust.
WATSON - January 15 (in hospital). George, aged 88 years. Of Oak Lodge Care Home, (formerly of Phoenix Court, Darlington). A dear father of Ann, father-in-law of Robin, grand father and great-grandfather. Funeral Tuesday January 23. Would friends please meet at 1.00 p.m. for service in St. Anne's Church, Darlington, prior to interment at The North Cemetery.
WATSON - Kenneth On January 11, in York Hospital. Ken, aged 75 years, formerly of Seaham and Billingham. Dear husband of Mary, loving dad of Sharon Marie, Stephen and Philip, also a treasured father-in-law, grandpa and uncle. Funeral service will be held at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Clifton, York on Monday, January 22 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please.
WETHERILL - January 18, peacefully in Leeming Garth Nursing Home, of Brompton. Maurice, aged 84 years, dearly loved brother of Jean and the late Harry, Don and Milly, brother-in-law of Colin and Gladys, cousin of Les and a dear uncle of Andrew and Karen and will be greatly missed by all his family. Funeral service to take place at St. Thomas' Church, Brompton on Wednesday January 24 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations if wished for Church Funds.
ALDWORTH - January 9, of Eldon Lane. Arline (nee Weldon), aged 44 years, dearly beloved daughter of Greta and the late Stan Weldon, loving mother of Kevin, Gavin and Aaron, much loved nana of Charlie, also dear sister, aunt and great-aunt. Will friends please meet for service in the Valley Methodist Chapel at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16, followed by interment in Rosemount Cemetery, South Church.
ARCHER - December 31 (in hospital), of Highfield Road, Darlington. Stanley William, aged 83 years, beloved husband and special friend of Joyce. Funeral Monday, January 15. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
ARCHER - Easington Colliery Suddenly at home, on January 5, aged 77 years. Albert, a much loved husband to Ivy, a devoted dad, also dear father-in-law and a cherished granda. Cortege to leave his residence on Friday for service at St. Mary's Church, Easington Village at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment at Easington Colliery Cemetery. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.
BARKESS - Peacefully in hospital on January 9, after a long illness bravely borne, of Framwellgate Moor. Alice Dodds, aged 81 years (formerly of the Victoria Bridge and Queens Head, Framwellgate Moor). Beloved wife of the late George, devoted and loving mam of Vera and Susan, mother-in-law to Paul and loving sister to Ena. Friends please meet for service in St. Aidan's Church on Thursday, January 18 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Durham Stroke Club may be sent to N. Alderson Funeral Directors, Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor, Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at the Durham Bowling Club afterwards.
BARTRUM - Gwen Of High Pittington, aged 76 years. Died peacefully in hospital on January 2. Will be sadly missed by all her friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday January 11, at 11.30 a.m.
BASEY - January 5, of Quarry Farm, Hunwick. Norman, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Elizabeth, loving father of Janet, John and Norma, dear father-in-law of Ian, Chris and Valerie, a devoted granda and great-granda and also dearly loved by his extended family. Friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Monday, January 15 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Great North Air Ambulance Service may be left with the family.
BELL - January 8 (after a long illness borne with dignity), of Dales Terrace, Stanhope (late of Eldon Lane). Vera (nee Simpson), aged 77 years, dearly loved wife of Joe, a devoted mother of Sue, Jennifer, Joseph and Antony and a dear mother-in-law, a greatly loved nana and great-nana, also a dear sister and sister-in-law. Interment Tuesday, January 16 in Crosshill Cemetery, Stanhope. Cortege leaving residence at 12.20 p.m. for a service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanhope at 12.30 p.m. Friends please meet at church.
BENTLEY - January 8, of Bishop Auckland. John (Boss), aged 52 years, dearly beloved husband of Patricia, much loved dad of John, Sheila and Lorraine, a loving grandad of John Ashley, dear brother of Les, Alan, Arthur and Paul, also brother-in-law and uncle, a loving son of the late Jack and Molly Bentley. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church on Monday, January 15 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
BEST - Joseph January 5, 2007, of Bumper Hall Farm. Grandad Joe, we will always remember you, you will be missed so much. Lots of love from all your grandchildren.
BEST - January 5, peacefully in hospital, formerly of Bumper Hall Farm, Sadberge. Owen, aged 71 years, dearly loved husband of Betty and a much loved father, father-in-law and loving grandad. Funeral Tuesday, January 16. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Renal Unit, James Cook University Hospital, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BESTFORD - Mary (nee Hicks) January 5, of Whitehouse Crescent, Shotton Colliery. Mary, aged 82 years, reunited with her beloved late husband David Davis, much loved mother, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Cremation Durham Crematorium Monday, January 15. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation care of her daughter Marion. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
