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NICHOLSON - February 17, suddenly at home in Crook. George, aged 82 years, dearly beloved husband of Marjorie, much loved and loving dad of Susan, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 26, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, can be sent to the Diabetic Society.
PARK - On February 18, 2008, peacefully, in hospital. Kathleen, aged 85 years, of Darlington. Beloved wife of Ian, much loved mam, gran and great-gran. Funeral Wednesday February 27. Would friends please meet at 11.00 a.m. for service at Holy Family R.C. Church, Darlington, followed by interment at North Road Cemetery.
PARKER - Newton Hall February 12, peacefully. Margaret (nee Vander-syde), aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Len, a devoted mum of Susan, Tim and Sarah, a much loved grandma of Miles, Rebecca, Amy, Jonathan, Christopher and Adam and a loving sister to Barbara. Will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham City Baptist Church on Friday, February 22 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to the Clinical Science and Education Foundation for their work in Romania.
PATTISON - On February 16, peacefully in hospital, of Roseberry Crescent, Thornley. George, aged 80 years, beloved husband of the late Betty, a loving father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather. Cremation Durham Crematorium Friday, February 22. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Thornley Methodist Church at 12.40 p.m. All enquiries East Durham Funeral Service Tel. (0191) 5864322.
PEACOCK - Aycliffe Village February 14, peacefully at home. Martin John, our adored husband, dad and friend. Funeral Thursday, February 21. Please meet with Elaine, Samantha, Richard, Jemma and Peter at St. Andrew's Church, Aycliffe Village 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations gratefully accepted at our home or the Church to be divided between the R.N.L.I. and Macmillan Nurses Fund.
PEACOCK - February 20 (suddenly, but peacefully) of Crook. Ann (nee Dowson), aged 61 years, beloved wife of the late Gerald, a loving mam of Cheryl, a dearly loved mother-in-law of Mark, a devoted gran of Kurt and Laila, a much loved sister of Margaret also dear aunt of Shelley and Jacqueline and a dearest daughter-in-law of Edna. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church Crook on Friday, February 29 at 1.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
PETTY - February 17, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. Nora, aged 82 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Charles, loving mother of David, Steven and Barbara, dear sister of Malcolm, much loved mother-in-law, grandma and sister-in-law. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, February 27 at 3.15 p.m. Floral tributes, if desired, may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
PRESTON - (Trimdon Station) February 15, peacefully in hospital. Mary (nee Nicholson), aged 89 years, dearly loved wife of the late Chris, a very dear godmother to Christine, also a dear sister-in-law and auntie. Cortege to leave the residence Wednesday, February 27 12.45 p.m. for service at Rose Street Methodist Church Trimdon Grange at 1.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crema-torium. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired payable to the Villages Methodist Church care of Judith Parker.
PYLE - February 14, (peacefully, at home after a long illness bravely borne), of Newton Aycliffe. Sheila, (nee Walton), aged 68 years. Beloved wife of John, a dearly loved mother of Carole, David, Janet, Linda, Stephen, Julie and Kevin, also a dear mother-in-law, nana, great-nana, sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral Monday February 25. Would family and friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for service at Durham Crematorium.
QUARMBY - February 19, of Howden-le-Wear. Doreen (Dorrie), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late James Harker, dear mother of Maurice and the late Barry, also a mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Church at 12.00 noon on Tuesday, February 26, followed by interment in Howden-le-Wear Cemetery.
RAW - Passed away at the Friary Hospital, Richmond on February 17, of Hollins House, Thoresby, Carperby. Steve, aged 61 years, dearly loved husband of the late Angela, very dear dad of Bruce, Stuart and Jude, much loved father-in-law of Ginny and loving grandad of Zack. Funeral service to be held at St. Andrew's Church, Aysgarth on Friday, February 22 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Aysgarth Cemetery. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Steve, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Friends of the Friary Hospital, Richmond and St. Andrew's Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
RAW - Passed away at the Friary Hospital, Richmond on February 17, of Hollins House, Thoresby, Carperby. Steve, aged 61 years, dearly loved husband of the late Angela, very dear dad of Bruce, Stuart and Jude, much loved father-in-law of Ginny and loving grandad of Zack. Funeral service to be held at St. Andrew's Church, Aysgarth tomorrow Friday, February 22 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Aysgarth Cemetery. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Steve, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Friends of the Friary Hospital, Richmond and St. Andrew's Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
READMAN - On February 18, 2008, suddenly, in hospital. William (Billy Red), aged 57 years, of Killerby. Dearly loved husband of Linda, much loved dad of Ronny, Christopher and Anthea also a loving grandad. Funeral Thursday February 28. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only please.
REEVE - February 19, of Alum Waters, New Brance-peth. Minnie, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Norman, loving mother of Norman and Valerie, mother-in-law of Ella and Jim and a much loved grandma, great-grandma and aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church on Wednesday February 27, at 10.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Catherine's Church.
REYNOLDS - February 18, peacefully at home in Oakenshaw. Charles, retired University Lecturer, aged 70 years, after a short illness borne with great dignity and courage. Dearly loved husband of Pauline, a loving father of Julian, Mary, Fabrice, Anna and Sarah. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. on Monday, February 25. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (P.D.S.A.), plate provided at crematorium. Amor Vincit Omnia
RICHARDSON - On February 21, suddenly in hospital. Derek, aged 74 years, of Wingate, beloved husband of Freda, loving father of Derek, Brian, Diane and the late Paul, also a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Cortege to leave the residence Thursday, February 28 for service at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate 1.15 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please, by request.
ROBINSON - Anne February 14, peacefully, late of East Lea, Thornley. Anne (Nancy), aged 87 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Jack, a loving mother and grandmother. Cremation Durham Crematorium Thursday, February 21. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Thornley Methodist Church at 12.40 p.m. No flowers, by request. Donations, if so desired, to the Haematology Unit of North Tees Hospital care of Mrs Pygall. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Ltd. Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
ROBINSON - February 16, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness, fought with great courage. Ena, aged 70 years, of Aiskew, formerly of Northallerton. Dearly loved wife of Walter and a dear sister. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church Northallerton on Monday, February 25 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only but donations may be given and sent to Ward 2 at the James Cook University Hospital Middlesbrough.
RUSSELL - On February 21, of Darlington. Lew (Jock), aged 82 years, a beloved dad and granda. Service to be at 1.00 p.m. St. Anne's R.C. Church, Welbeck Avenue, Darlington on Friday, February 29, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, 150 North Road, Darlington. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be made to Ward 42, Darlington Memorial Hospital c/o the family.
SEXTON - Ian, aged 46 years, of Richmond, on January 6, 2008. Dearly loved husband of Irene and a dear father, grandfather, brother and brother-in-law. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, February 26 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
SHERRINGTON - February 12, peacefully at home, after a long illness, of White Cedars, Brandon. Margery (nee Hewitt), aged 72 years, devoted wife of Alfred, much loved mam of Kevin and Carole, mother-in-law of Anthony, a loving gran of Rebecca and Charlotte and dear sister of Brian, sister-in-law of Pearl and aunt of Peter. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Wednesday, February 20 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for the Macmillan Care Team and Cancer Research U.K. may be given after the service, in envelopes please. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor afterwards.
SIMPSON - February 17, (peacefully, in Barrington Lodge Care Home), of Crook, (formerly of Billy Row). Elsie, (nee Bailey), aged 83 years. Loving wife of Bob, dearly loved mam of Danny, dear mother-in-law of Christine, devoted nanna of Karen and Nigel, Paul and Andrea and Lynn, also a much loved great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service and cremation on Tuesday February 26, at 11.30 a.m. in Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request. Collection plate at the crematorium in aid of The Alzheimers Disease Society, c./o, Mr. Bethell, St. Hildas Hall, Parkgate, Darlington. DL1 1RR.
SMITH - Bill Aged 75 years, born in Brotton, lived in Darlington, devoted husband of the late Ena (nee Peart), proud father of Elizabeth, Carol, Frank, Stephen, Sarah, Joanna and Emma, much loved grandfather to all 10 of his grandchildren and a great-grandfather to Grace. Died suddenly in Darlington Memorial Hospital on February 18. He will be greatly missed by all. Funeral to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, February 26 at 1.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
