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THOMPSON - (nee Dixon) December 22 (peacefully in Defoe Court Nursing Home). Marie, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late George, a dear mother of Roland and mother-in-law of Sue, a loving nana of Christopher and Fiona, also a dear sister and auntie. Funeral Monday, January 7. Would family and friends please meet 12.30 p.m., for service at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe prior to interment at Stephenson Way Cemetery.
THORNE - (nee Turner) On December 23, peacefully in Abbey Care Village, Scorton. Doris, aged 80 years, beloved mother of David and Christopher, mother-in-law of Carole and Christina and a dear nan of Johnathan and Michael. Funeral service to take place in All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Monday, December 31 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only but donations, if wished, may be given for the Residents' Fund at Abbey Care Village, Scorton, c/o Mr. Thorne, 12 Lewis Road, Northallerton, DL6 3RX.
THORNE - (nee Turner) On December 23, peacefully in Abbey Care Village, Scorton. Doris, aged 80 years, beloved mother of David and Christopher, mother-in-law of Carole and Christina and a dear nan of Johnathan and Michael. Funeral service to take place in All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Monday, December 31 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only but donations, if wished, may be given for the Residents' Fund at Abbey Care Home, Scorton, c/o Mr. Thorne, 12 Lewis Road, Northallerton, DL6 3RX.
TOOLE - December 23, 2007, peacefully at home. Majorie (Madge), aged 81 years, of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Leeholme, loving wife of the late Jim, much loved mam of Margaret, Peter, Donna and the late Michael, dear nanna of Joanne, Lee, Lewis and Kenneth, also a sadly missed great-nanna, dearly loved mother-in-law to Avril, Alan and Ken. Funeral Thursday, January 3. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m., for service at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe followed by burial at Stephenson Way Cemetery.
WALKER - On December 23, suddenly at home, of Trimdon Village. Les, aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Audrey, loving father of Allan, Colin, Christine and the late Brian and Leslie, dearest father-in-law of Anne, Susan, Janice and Elaine, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday, January 2, 10.50 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village for service at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to North East Air Ambulance, c/o the family.
WARLOW - December 23, of Sycamore Park, Brandon. Thomas (Tucker), aged 85 years, beloved husband of Hannah, a much loved dad of Tom, Brenda and Barbara, father-in-law of Michael and Derek and a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Brandon on Friday January 4, 2008 at 12.15 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham.
WHITFIELD - December 22, of Heather Lane, Crook, formerly of High Hedley Hope Farm. Jean Brough, aged 84 years, beloved mother of Shoana, Peter and Colin, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Will all family and friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. on Monday, December 31. By her own request, no flowers or black clothing. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium for West Lodge Nursing Home. Please note change of time.
WHITFIELD - December 22, of Heather Lane, Crook, formerly of High Hedley Hope Farm. Jean Brough, aged 84 years, beloved mother of Shoana, Peter and Colin, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Will all family and friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. on Monday, December 31. By her own request, no flowers or black clothing. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium for West Lodge Nursing Home.
WILSON - December 22, of Crook. Alice (nee Beeston), aged 94 years (after a brief illness), beloved wife of the late Jimmy, sister of the late Wilf, Tommy and Johnny, a dear aunt of Alison, Alicia, Aileen, Adrian and Andrew and a much loved and devoted friend to many. Would friends kindly meet for Requiem Mass at St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Crook on Friday, December 28 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in St. Cuthbert's Churchyard. Floral tributes may be sent to Buston's Funeral Service, 13 Bell Street, Crook, Co Durham DL15 8NQ. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
WOOD - Isabella (Belle, formerly Porter), aged 98 years, late of Springfield, Skeeby, died peacefully at Richmond House, Richmond on December 22. Beloved wife of Norman, a much loved mam and dear mother-in-law and a loving grandma and great-gran. Funeral service at St. Agatha's Church, Skeeby on Monday, December 31 at 10.00 a.m., followed by committal at Darlington Cremator-ium. Friends please meet at the church. Flowers welcome or, if preferred, donations for the Richmond House Residents Comforts Fund and Cancer Research UK may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
WOOD - Isabella (Belle, formerly Porter), aged 98 years, late of Springfield, Skeeby, died peacefully at Richmond House, Richmond on December 22. Beloved wife of Norman, a much loved mam and dear mother-in-law and a loving grandma and great-gran. Funeral arrangements later.
WOODARD - December 22, of Station Road, Meadowfield. Norma, aged 75 years, dearly beloved wife of Stan and a much loved mother, mother-in-law and gran. Private service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday, December 31.
WOODWARD - Peacefully in hospital on December 25, of Denewood Close, Willington. James, aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of Peter, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, January 7 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research may be left at the crematorium.
WRENWICK - Paul, of Skeeby, died peacefully on December 17, aged 80 years. All enquiries c/o Blenkirons (01748) 850033.
YOUNG - Sacriston December 26, peacefully at home, formerly of Esh Winning. Denis, aged 76 years, loving husband of the late Amy, a much loved dad of Susan and John, Denise and Ken and Carole, a devoted grandad to Sarah, Garry, Mark and Amy and great-grandad to Jake. Will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Peter's and St. John's Church, Sacriston on Friday, January 4 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to Cancer Research U.K.
ALDERSON - December 18, of Mill Cottage, Gayle. Brian, aged 66 years, died peacefully at home, a much loved friend of Linda, a dearly loved brother of Mary and a very dear uncle. Funeral service at Gayle Chapel Saturday, December 22 at 12.00 noon, followed by burial at the Methodist Cemetery, Hawes. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Gayle Chapel and the Mowbray Suite, Friarage Hospital.
AMBLER - Susan, of West Tanfield, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 aged 41 years. A loving wife of Simon and mum to Daniel, Ben and many others. Funeral service to be held at St. Nicholas Parish Church, West Tanfield on Thursday, December 27 at 11.00 a.m.
ANDERSON - On December 17, peacefully at home in Morton-on-Swale. Bill, aged 82 years, dearly loved husband of Barbara, loving father of Eileen, father-in-law of Chris and a dear grandad to Samantha, Anthony, Becky and Jonathan. Funeral service to take place in St. Helen's Church, Ainderby Steeple on Friday, December 21 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only but donations, if wished, may be given for the Herriot Hospice Homecare.
ANDREW - December 15, of Inglenook, Worton. Cicely Mary, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of Tom, dearly loved mother of Beryl and Jean, mother-in-law of Lawrence and Keith, much loved grandmother and great-grandmother and a dear sister of Eppie. Family cremation at Darlington Crematorium Monday December 24, at 10.15 a.m. followed by service of thanksgiving at Aysgarth Chapel, 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only, donations if desired for, Aysgarth Chapel and Aysgarth Surgery.
ANDREW - On December 15, of Inglenook Worton. Cicely Mary, aged 84 years, beloved wife of Tom, dearly loved mother of Beryl and Jean, mother-in-law of Lawrence and Keith, a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother and a dear sister of Eppie. Family cremation at Darlington Crematorium Monday, December 24 at 10.15 a.m., followed by Service of Thanksgiving at Aysgarth Chapel at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Aysgarth Chapel and Aysgarth Surgery.
ANSBRO - Maurice, died December 15, 2007. Rest in peace Maurice. Goodnight God Bless. Remember you always. Jean, Nita, Jim and families
APPLETON - December 14, of Bishop Auckland. John, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Valerie, devoted dad of Jonathan, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland, at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, December 27, followed by cremation at Durham.
BANKS - Newton Aycliffe December 17, peacefully. Sheila (nee Whale), aged 70 years, dearly loved wife of Richard, a much loved mam of Ursula and Andrew, a dear mother-in-law of Graham and Tina and a special grandma of Lewis and Erika, Kira and Leah. Funeral Monday December 24. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Clare's Church at 10.15 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu in aid of Cancer Research U.K. will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
