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MORAN - December 21 (peacefully in hospital), of Brandon. Lawrence, aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Theresa, much loved dad of Bernadette, Peter and the late Anne and Marie. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Langley Moor on Wednesday, January 2 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Meadowfield Cemetery. By request, no flowers.
MUTRIE - Albert (Mick) December 21, peacefully in Ventress Hall Nursing Home. Mick, aged 87 years, of Darlington dearly beloved husband of Edna. Funeral Wednesday, January 2. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m., prior to cremation.
NAYLOR - December 23, 2007, peacefully in hospital. James (Jim), aged 78 years, of Newton Aycliffe, dearly loved husband of Ann, much loved dad, grandad, great-grandad, brother and brother-in-law. Funeral Friday, January 4. Would friends please meet 12.45 p.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by burial at the West Cemetery.
NELSON - Anne, aged 75 years, of Barnard Castle, died peacefully at Whorlton Grange Nursing Home on Friday, December 21. Dearly loved wife of Frank, much loved mother of Jillian and Michael, dear mother-in-law of Caroline and much loved grandmother of Charles, Kate, Victoria and Rebecca. A private cremation will take place at Darlington Crematorium, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Friday, January 4 at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. If desired donations for the Alzheimers Society may be given on the plate provided in the Church or care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
OPENSHAW - On December 25, in St. Margaret's Nursing Home (formerly of West View, Lymington). Henry, aged 86 years, will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Cortege to leave 24 Ridding Road, Esh Winning on Wednesday, January 2 at 10.50 a.m. for service and burial at Parkwood Cemetery, at Henry's own request, at 11.00 a.m.
PATTERSON - Craghead, Fawcett Hill on December 21, aged 65 years. Brian, dearly loved husband of Jean, loving father of Derek, Margaret, John and Denise, loving grand-father and great-grandfather. Friends please meet for service in St. Georges Church, South Moor on Friday December 28, at 9.00 a.m. prior to cremation at Mountsett Crematorium. Family and friends welcome back to Craghead Victory Club for refreshments.
RICHARDSON - December 27, peacefully at home, of Dunster Close, Darlington. Joan, aged 70 years, dearly loved partner of Robert, much loved mum of Deborah and Sandra, loving nana of Kristian, beloved sister of the late David and Eric and a dear aunty. She will be greatly missed by all. Funeral Thursday, January 3. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m.
RICHARDSON - Marion (nee Bayles) On December 26, peacefully in The Mains Retirement and Nursing Home. Marion, aged 93 years of Rushyford, devoted wife of the late Stan, sister of Cyril, loving auntie of Alan, Geoff and Brian. Funeral service and cremation to take place in the Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium on Friday, January 4 at 10.00 a.m. Friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to a charity of own choice.
RIX - On December 21, suddenly in hospital. George William, aged 82 years, of Hetton-le-Hole, formerly of Shotton Colliery, beloved brother of Jean, brother-in-law of David and stepfather of Olive and Frank. Funeral service Monday, December 31 at Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to The Salvation Army.
ROE - December 24, of Wear Valley Junction, after illness borne with great courage, dignity and humour. John Frederick (Joe), aged 58 years, beloved husband of Susan, devoted dad of Marc, dear father-in-law to Joanne, loving grandad of Callum and Ollie, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle, also a good friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Witton-le-Wear at 12.15 p.m. on Thursday, January 3, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for the Butterwick Hospice and the Derwentside Carers, c/o the family or at The Green Tree, Howden-le-Wear where all are welcome to refreshment after the service.
ROE - It has been an honour and a privilege to know you John, a star. We will never forget your smile. Jean and John.
ROE - Joe Father Christmas needed an extra special helper on Christmas Eve, someone kind and loving, with a big heart and a huge smile. He chose our grandad. We will miss you grandad but will keep you locked in our hearts forever. Your devoted grandsons Callum x and Ollie x.
ROSS - December 22 (peacefully), of Bishop Auckland. Nellie (nee Wood), aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late William Irvin, loving mam of Barbara, dearly loved mother-in-law of Arthur, devoted nana of Tony and Heather and great-nana of Fiona, Sarah, Michael, Rhiannon, Alfie and Jamie. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, January 3 at 1.00 p.m.
SCOTT - On December 26, died peacefully in hospital after a long illness. Malcolm, of Tees View, Trimdon Village. He leaves behind a loving wife Betty, son Jim, daughter-in-law June, sister Valerie and brother-in-law John, sister Pat and brother-in-law Michael. Funeral to be held at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village Thursday, January 3 at 2.00 p.m., prior to private interment. Friends please meet at church.
SELBY - December 26, of Hall Lane Estate, Willington. Alan, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Joan, loving dad of Margaret and father-in-law of Peter, devoted grandad of Simon and Stacey and also a dear brother-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, January 7 at 1.00 p.m.
SEVERN - Irene May On December 22, suddenly at home. Irene, aged 66 years, of Trimdon Grange, devoted wife of Ray, much loved and missed mam of Julie, Mandy and Lorraine and a special nana. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, January 2 at 10.30 a.m. Friends please meet at crematorium.
SHUTT - Doris Irene, aged 77 years of Ingleton, Darlington, died suddenly at home on December 23. A much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Ingleton on Wednesday, January 2 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for The Great North Air Ambulance and Ingleton Church Funds.
SLATER - Mary (Lily), aged 81 years, of Meadowfield Road, Colburn, died peacefully in hospital on December 26. Dearly loved wife of Wilf, much loved mum of Angela, Dinah, Richard and the late Caroline and a loving nana and great-nana. Funeral service at St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Thursday, January 3 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ. R.I.P.
SNOWBALL - December 22, of West Auckland. Frances Annie, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Lawrence, loving mother of Addison and Helen, dear mother-in-law to Anne and John, also a devoted grandma to Lucie. Will friends please meet for service in West Auckland Methodist Church at 11.30 a.m. on Friday, December 28, followed by interment in Lynesack Cemetery.
STANNARD - Joan (of Barnard Castle), dearly loved wife of Jack, sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Passed away in Darlington Memorial Hospital on December 20, 2007. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, December 31 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please.
STEWART - December 24, of Wolsingham. Margaret Thelma (nee Vipond), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Tom, devoted mam of Colin, dear mother-in-law to Diane, a much loved and loving nana to Paul and Mark, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2.
STOKER - On December 22, of High Shaws, Brandon (formerly of Silksworth). Roy, aged 91 years, beloved husband of Sadie, a much loved dad of Robert and Anne, dearly loved granda of Andrew and Lisa, Catherine and Stuart and his daughter Lauren. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Brandon on Thursday, January 3 at 10.45 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to The British Legion Association.
TEASDALE - nee Pickering Monica, aged 93 years, peacefully in hospital on December 23, of Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Teasdale. Requiem Mass in Holy Family Church, Cockerton on Monday, December 31 at 12.45 p.m., followed by private cremation. Would family and friends please meet at Church. No flowers by request please. May she rest in peace.
