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SEFTON - On December 24, peacefully at home after a long illness. Annie, aged 76 years of Gilesgate, beloved wife of the late James, loving mam of David and Joanne and the late James and Terry, a proud nana of Katie, Andrew and Rebecca. Friends please meet for service on Friday, January 5 at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
SLACK - December 30, peacefully in Redworth House, Shildon. Margaret Ann (nee Tiplady), aged 85 years, formerly of Leasingthorne. Beloved wife of Ronald, devoted mother of Melvyn, Ronald and Dorothy, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving nana and great-nana. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence at 11.50 a.m. on Friday, January 5 for a service in St. John's Church, Kirk Merrington at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in the churchyard. Will friends please meet at church.
SMITH - January 1, of White Cedars, Brandon. Amy, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Johnny, loving mother of Carol, Wendy and Tony and a dear grandma of Lee, Lisa and Jonathan. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 12 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the Parkinson's Society. Friends welcome for refreshments at Ushaw Moor Cricket Club afterwards.
SMITH - January 2 (after an illness bravely borne), of Hargreave Terrace, Darlington. Neil Lane, aged 69 years, dearly loved brother of Michael and Christine, much loved brother-in-law to Brenda and the late Stuart, dear uncle to Andrea, Roger, Carone, Karl and Mark, a devoted friend to Mary and Ray and good friend to many. Funeral Friday, January 12. Will friends please meet 11.00 a.m. for service at St. John's Church, Darlington, followed by cremation. Everyone is welcome back to Hogans for a reception afterwards.
SMITH - Neil, always in my thoughts. Mary x
SNELLING - Joan (nee Blumer), widow of Peter, died peacefully at The Lawns, Darlington on January 1, 2007. Much loved and missed by daughters Diana and Victoria and their families. Funeral to be held at Darlington Crematorium at 3.45 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9. Family flowers only please, but if wished donations may be made to The Lawns for the Resident's Activity Fund which gave Joan much pleasure.
SPROATES - On December 31 of Park House Gardens (form-erly of Brandon). Harry, aged 72 years, beloved husband of the late Olive, father of the late Dennis, brother of Irene and will be sadly missed by Mary. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday January 11 at 1.30 p.m. Donations to Breathe-Easy, Durham may be given after the service.
STOBART - December 28, of Richardson Court, Willington. Nancy, aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of John, Norman, David, Sandra, Nancy, Jason and the late Liz and Pops, much loved sister of Walter, Jenny and Mary, also a dear mother-in-law and devoted gran. Friends please meet for service at Willington Methodist Church on Monday January 8 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
STOREY - On December 30, of Ferryhill. Merrick, aged 72 years, devoted husband of Eileen, treasured dad of Paul and Tracey, loving grandad of Rebecca and Lauren, also a loving brother and uncle. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' R.C. Church, Ferryhill on Tuesday, January 9 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Chilton Cemetery. Loved always. Never to be forgotten. Rest In Peace
STRONG - January 1. Mary (nee Woodward), aged 64 years, of Brandon. Beloved wife of the late Rod, a much loved mam of Ian, Janet and Lynne and a loving grand-mother. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, January 9 at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to I.C.U., University Hospital of Durham.
SWINBURN - January 3 (suddenly), of Spennymoor. Billy, aged 60 years, a dearly loved husband of Mary, a much loved dad of Gary and Darran, a loving father-in-law of Debra, an adored grandad of Beth, Declan, Megan and Charlotte and a dear brother-in-law, uncle and cousin. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Friday for a service and committal at 1.00 p.m.
TALBOT - Kian My dearest grandson. I never got to hold you my darling, but will hold you close to my heart forever. Love you, Nanna Anne. xxx
TALBOT - Kian, born December 23, 2006, died December 24, 2006. Dear baby son of Laurie and Marie. Funeral at Witton Park Church on Friday, January 5, at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Witton Park Cemetery.
THEAKSTON - December 29, suddenly at home, of Darlington. Barry, aged 71 years, dearly loved husband of the late Mary and a much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday, January 12. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment East Cemetery.
THEAKSTON - December 29, suddenly at home, of Darlington. Barry, aged 71 years, dearly loved husband of the late Mary and a much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday, January 11. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment East Cemetery.
TODD - January 4 (suddenly), of Jubilee Road, Shildon. Glenis (nee Moreland), aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Ronald, dearest, beloved mam of Tracy, a dear daughter of the late Doris and William, also a much loved cousin. Interment Thursday, January 11 in Shildon Cemetery, following a service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 9.45 a.m. Friends please meet at Church. Love you forever mam - Tracy
TOMLINSON - December 30 (in hosp-ital), of Clarence Court, formerly of Middlestone Moor. Ethel (nee Gibson), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, a dearly loved mum of Alan and John, a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and aunt. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor Tuesday for a service at 11.10 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to "The British Heart Foundation" c/o Jack Fowler, 34 Northumberland Avenue, Bishop Auckland DL14 6NP.
WALKER - December 28, peacefully, of Phoenix Court, Darlington. Nancy, aged 82 years, beloved wife and best friend of George, dearly loved mother of Kenneth and Sheena, mother-in-law of Barbara and Bill, much loved grandma of David, Neil, Jacqueline and Michelle and great-grandma of William. Funeral Monday, January 8. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please.
WARD - January 4 (peacefully, in hospital). Ken, aged 78 years. Of Hilton House, Darlington. A dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral to take place Friday January 12. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
WEDMORE - On December 29, peacefully in hospital, Jeff, aged 57 years, of Caradoc Road, Wingate, dearly beloved husband of Elaine, a much loved dad of Ann and Ian, dear father-in-law of Trevor and Maree, also a dear brother of Gordon, brother-in-law of Mary, Caron, Pam and Terry. Service to take place at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate on Monday at 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. All friends are kindly invited please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired for the Macmillan Nurses Fund c/o the family.
WELLS - Olive On December 26, in hospital. Olive, aged 89 years, of Bishopton, dearly loved wife of the late Arnold, much loved granny of Anthony, Martin, Lucy and Amy. Service in St. Peter's Church, Bishopton Tuesday, January 9 at 2.30 p.m., prior to interment at Redmarshall Churchyard. Friends please meet at church.
WILKES - December 28, of Coxhoe. Gladys, aged 84 years, devoted wife of Reuben, loving mother of Mel, Stephen, Kev and Rod, also a dear grandmother. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Monday, January 8 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium 11.00 a.m.
WILKINSON - December 30, (peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family). Billy, aged 55 years. Much loved husband of Joan, treasured dad of Joanne, cherished grandad of Joshua and Daniel. Would friends please meet at Carrville Methodist Church on Wednesday January 10, for service at 1.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
