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SPUHLER - Johnny January 7, (peacefully, in hospital after a short illness). Johnny, aged 89 years of Fishburn, ex Borough and Sunderland Footballer. Devoted husband of Nancy, dearly loved dad of Judith and Tony, grandad of Nigel, Julian, Darren, Greame and Gareth and great-grandad of Natalie, Jack, Charlie, Olivia, Frankie, Nathan, Jack and Millie. Funeral service and cremation to take place on Monday January 22, in The Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at crematorium. All enquiries and floral tributes to, The Co-operative Funeral Service, Norton Road, Stockton. Tel: (01642) 674377.
STADDON - Belmont, Durham, formerly Sunderland. Peacefully, in hospital on January 3, aged 73 years. Miriam, dearly loved sister of Joyce, loving sister-in-law to Harry, also a dear aunt and great-aunt. Would friends please meet for service in Sunderland Crematorium on Thursday, at 2.30 p.m. Resting peacefully with Peter Dodd Family Funeral Directors, Grindon, Sunderland. Tel: (0191) 5200666.
STOBBS - January 9, peacefully at home in Shildon, with her family, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Heather (nee Stewart), aged 71 years, beloved wife of Ronald, devoted mam of Gail, Kevin, Karen and Daryll, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nana, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 10.20 a.m. on Wednesday January 17, followed by cremation at Darlington. God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put his arms around you and whispered 'Come to me'. With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away. And though we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
STRUDWICK - Alf, aged 89 years, suddenly at home in Colburn on January 6. Beloved husband of the late Helen, much loved dad of Geoff, Pat, Prudence, Honor and the late Penny, a dear father-in-law, dearest grandad and a greatly loved great-grandad. Funeral Mass at St Joan of Arc R.C. Church, Catterick Garrison on Friday, January 12 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the Church. Rest In Peace
SUNTER - Stuart, suddenly but peacefully on December 24, 2006, in Musgrove Park Hospital, aged 61 years, formerly of Darlington, late Manager of The Waterloo Hotel. Dearly loved husband of Christine, father of Andrea and Roger, grandfather to Chloe, Kyle, Robbie and Tori, father-in-law to Jan, brother of Jean, brother-in-law to John, Michael and Brenda and former brother-in-law to Neil Smith who passed away on January 2, 2007. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at The Minster Church, Ilminster at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Taunton Deane Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. Wake to follow at the Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Stuart for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance c/o A. J. Wakely and Sons, 7 West Street, Ilminster, TA19 9AA. Tel: (01460) 52576.
TARN - On Wednesday, January 10, peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. Kathleen Esme, aged 90 years, of Christian Head Residential Home, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, formerly of Geneva Road, Darlington. Dearly loved wife of the late Harry, loving mother of Chris and Richard, beloved grandma of Robert and Louise and great-nana of Rebecca, Jessica and Neve. Funeral service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Thursday, January 18 at 2.40 p.m. Family flowers only are requested. Donations if desired to Christian Head Residential Home c/o Glyn Jones Funeral Director, 12 Battlebarrow, Appleby in Westmorland, Cumbria CA16 6XS.
TASANE - January 10. Timothy, dearly loved son of Olive and Harold, former husband of Karen, devoted father of Ben, Thomas, James and Alice, brother of Nigel, Craig and Steve. Funeral Tuesday January 23, 1.45 p.m. at Northallerton Methodist Church, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Any donations for The Fire Service Benevolent Fund and R.N.L.I.
TAULBUT - Lorraine (Lori, nee Singlewood), passed away peacefully in the University Hospital of Durham, on January 8, after a long illness. Lori will be sadly missed by her family, husband Tony, son Asa, brother Tony and sister Ann, relatives, friends and the countless number of lives that she touched throughout her years. The family would like to sincerely thank everyone who has loved and supported Lori during her fight against cancer. All friends are welcome to celebrate her life at Carrville Methodist Church at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17, followed by an interment in Willington Cemetery. Flowers preferred, or a donation to Macmillan Nurses' Fund, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham. Tel. (0191) 3863850. Please feel free to dress as you choose.
THORNTON - January 10, peacefully in hospital. Mark, aged 82 years, of Shotton, beloved husband of Jennie, loving dad of Barbara, Mark and Paul, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved grandad. Funeral service to take place Thursday, January 18 at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham. Friends invited, please meet at the Church. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to the British Heart Foundation.
THORNTON - On January 7, at Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison (formerly of Thornborough Hall Gardens and Te Ware, Wensley Road, Leyburn). Doris, aged 99 years, beloved wife of the late Alan Thornton. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Monday, January 15 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church.
WARD - December 21 (peacefully) at Nightingale Court Residential Home, Kidderminster, formerly of Kensington Gardens, Darlington. Doris, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Charles, mother of Michael and David. Funeral service to take place at Worcester Crematorium WR3 8HA on Tuesday, January 16 at 12.30 p.m., afterwards at The Manor Arms, Abberley, Worcester WR6 6BN. No flowers please. Details from Co-operative Funeral Care Service, Kidder-minster. Tel: (01562) 824184.
WARDER - January 5, peacefully in hospital, of Sandringham Court, Darlington. Alice Grace, dearly loved wife of Emlyn, loving mother of Janice and Patricia and a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Wednesday, January 17. Friends please meet for service in All Saints and Salutation Church, Ravensdale Road, Blackwell at 12.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for All Saints and Salutation Church, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR or left at church.
WATSON - January 11 (at King's Court Nursing Home, Barnard Castle), of 13 Watson Court, Barnard Castle (late of 2 Bowlees Middleton-in-Teesdale). Irene, aged 79 years, dearly loved wife of the late Stanley, much loved mother of Susan, Evelyn and Maria and a much loved grandma. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Middleton on Thursday, January 18 at 2.30 p.m., to be followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be made in Church for Church Funds and Cancer Research.
WATSON - Raymond, aged 75 years, on January 9, 2007, of Northallerton, peacefully in hospital after a long illness borne with great dignity. A much loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be greatly missed. Private family funeral at the Crematorium January 17, 2007. Donations if wished to the Ainderby Ward, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. With our grateful thanks to all who gave their tender care to his many needs.
WEIR - (nee Goodlife) January 4, of Tow Law. Jessie, aged 84 years, devoted wife of the late James, also a much loved and loving mother, mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Cortege to leave 4 Thornley Terrace at 9.50 a.m. on Friday, January 12 for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Thornley Road Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church. All are welcome to refreshment in Tow Law Football Club after this service.
WENNINGTON - January 6 (suddenly), of Grasmere Road, Darlington. Robert, aged 79 years, dearly loved son of the late Thomas and Ruby, much loved cousin of Carole. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for Multiple Sclerosis c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
WHITFIELD - Brian, formerly from Brandon died suddenly January 2, 2007, at home, in Stoke-on-Trent. Funeral Monday, January 15.
WRAY - January 8, (of Darlington). Lawrence (Lol), aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Iris, loving dad of Tony, Andrew and Philip, also a much loved brother, father-in-law and grandad. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday January 16, 9.30 a.m. at St Mark's with St. Paul's Church, North Road, prior to a private cremation. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu may be made to Darlington Mind, St. Hilda's House, 11 Borough Road, Darlington. DL1 1SQ.
ALLEN - December 29. William, aged 101 years, of Sanderson Close, Newton Aycliffe. Loving husband of the late Eleanor, a dear dad to Kelwyn (deceased), Dawn, Ann, Pauleen, John, Trevor and their families. Funeral to take place Monday January 8. Would friends please meet 12.15 p.m. for service at St. Michael's Church, Heighington prior to interment in The West Cemetery, School Aycliffe.
APPLEBY - Joan (nee Wade) December 29, 2006 of Dunrobin Close, Darlington. Joan, aged 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Laurie, a dearly loved sister-in-law and auntie. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday December 10, at 3.45 p.m. Floral tributes may be sent to, The Co-operaive Funeral Service, Memorial House, 50 St. Cuthberts Way, Darlington.
ARCHER - Colin, aged 66 years, of Richmond, died peacefully at home on January 2, after an illness bravely borne. Dearly loved husband of Wynne, much loved dad of Richard and Liz, dear father-in-law to Trish and Alec, loving grandad to Katie and Will and beloved son of Kathleen. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Monday, January 8 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the Marie Curie Nurses or the local Macmillan Nurses (cheques payable to Cancer Care Donated Funds) c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
ARCHER - January 2, peacefully after a long illness bravely borne, of Bishop Auckland. James (Jimmy), aged 71 years, much loved and devoted husband of Sandra, dearly loved dad of Mandy and loving grandad of Rhys, also a very special, loved and respected person to all of Sandra's family and especially missed by his great friend Shep. Will friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, January 10 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left at the crematorium for Cancer Research U.K. Deeply mourned
ARCHER - On December 30, peacefully in hospital. Rex, aged 76 years, of Hurworth Place, dearly beloved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Mike and Patricia, father-in-law of Paul and Helen, adored grandad of Harry, Emily, Leila and granddaughter to be in March. Funeral Tuesday, January 9. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA for their kindness and support.
