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NAISBITT - January 31 (peacefully at Devonshire House), of Lomond Walk, West Auckland. Ellen, formerly Gaines, nee Rivers, aged 89 years, dearly loved mother of Rita, mother-in-law of Billy, devoted gran of Lee, great-gran of Adele and William. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Parish Church on Wednesday, February 6 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research U.K.
NICHOLSON - Marjorie (nee Pounder), born April 25, 1921, died February 2, 2008 at Beechwood Nursing Home, Northallerton, formerly of West Burton and The Grange, South Kilvington, Thirsk. Loving wife of John Francis (Frank) Nicholson, mother of Francis and Stephen, mother-in-law of Di and Julie, grandmother of Victoria, Stephanie and Clive and great-grandmother to Bethany and Annabel. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 1.15 p.m.
NICHOLSON - Gordon, aged 76 years, suddenly at home on February 2, of Model Place, Darlington (formerly of Neasham). Dearly loved husband, father and grandfather. Funeral Monday, February 11. Would friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Hurworth at 12.30 p.m., followed by private interment. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
PALMER - February 5, peacefully at home in Shildon, surrounded by his family and friends. Brian, aged 69 years, late of Gurney Valley, Canada and Australia, dearly beloved husband of Moureen, much loved dad of Michael, Allyson and Grant, loving grandfather to Devon, Shaylyn, Sophie and Mitchell, a dear brother-in-law, uncle and nephew to Aunt Betty, also a special friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, South Church at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Brian to the MARA Unit. God Bless
PARK - Wayny Wayne Andrew, aged 38 years, suddenly after a short illness, on February 4, of Herbert Street, Darlington. Loving partner of Nicola, devoted dad of Macauley, Abbie and Reece, much loved son of the late George and Hilda and a much loved brother of Tracy, Tina and the late Michael and Susan. Funeral Wednesday, February 13. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
PATERSON - (nee Whitehead) Milly, aged 79 years, peacefully on February 5, in Grosvenor Park Nursing Home, Darlington, formerly of Brignall Moor Crescent. Beloved wife of the late Alex, much loved mam of Christine, Margaret, Colin and Valerie, dear mother-in-law of Brian and Andy, loving nana and great-grandma and a dear sister. Funeral Tuesday, February 12. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Bank Top at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the Alzheimer's Society, c/o Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
PEARS - January 31, of Carville Terrace, Willington. Raymond, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Norma, loving dad of Linda, devoted granda of Leigh-Anne, Deborah and Emmalene, also a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, February 7 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Weardale Community Hospital may be left at the crematorium.
PUGH - Beyond the sunset there are no tomorrows, beyond the sunset there are no sorrows, beyond the sunset she waits for us. Love from husband Walter. Mam, we are so proud of you, you were brave and beautiful to the end. We will miss you with all our hearts for the rest of our lives. You are our inspiration. Love from Gareth and Sonia.
PUGH - Of Belmont (peacefully in hospital), on February 2, aged 66 years, Kathleen (nee Reay). Church service to be held at Carrville Methodist Church on Monday, February 11 at 12.00 noon, to be followed by cremation at Durham City Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. All welcome. No black clothing by request. Family flowers only. All donations received to be shared between the RVI Ward 6A Haematology Day Unit and the RVI Haematology Ward 8 Patient Comfort Fund. We bid farewell to a wife and mother and lover and above all a friend. You taught us well and have given us the strength and the courage to continue in your absence. A higher power has decreed your work here is complete. The peace and tranquillity you now enjoy is a reward for a job well done. Much loved sister to Alan, Joan and Mary.
RACE - February 2, of Willington. Thomas, aged 89 years, beloved husband of the late Jenny, much loved dad of Pat, also a good friend. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. on Friday, February 8.
REDDEN - February 4, of Brandon Lodge Nursing Home. Jennie, (nee Renneberg), aged 80 years. Beloved wife of Jimmy, a much loved mam of Jennifer and Fred, a dearly loved nanna of David, Alistair and Wesley, a devoted great-nanna and a loving sister. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, February 12, at 10.30 a.m.
REED - On February 1, peacefully in hospital (of Darlington). Donald Frederick (Don), aged 79 years, beloved husband of the late Frances (Jill), loving dad of Tina, Deborah and Stephen, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. The funeral service will take place at Corston Church near Bath.
REWCASTLE - February 3, after an illness bravely borne, of Shildon. Eric, aged 50 years, dearly loved son of Olive and the late Eric, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 9.45 a.m. on Friday, February 8, followed by cremation at Darlington.
RITCHIE - On February 2, of Rowley Crescent, Esh Winning. Alfred, aged 91 years, dearly loved husband of Olga (nee Brass), dearest dad of Carolyn, father-in-law of the late Bill and will be sadly missed by all his relatives and friends. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, February 7 at 10.30 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for Willowburn Hospice. Friends welcome for refreshments at the Stonebridge Inn afterwards.
ROBINSON - February 4 (in hospital), of St Margaret's Garth Nursing Home, Durham City (formerly of Giles-gate). Elsie, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late John, dear sister of Ann and sister-in-law of Frank, sadly missed step-mother of Robert and Thomas. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, February 12 at 1.00 p.m.
ROBINSON - Kenneth Norman (Ken), aged 74 years, of Barnard Castle, died peacefully in hospital on February 6. Dearly loved husband of Hazel, much loved father of Amanda, Caroline and Christopher, a dear father-in-law, doting grandad of Thomas, Eloise, Kate, Lewis, Robert, Victoria, William and Johnny and a dear brother. Funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Thursday, February 14 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private interment. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for Barnard Castle Cricket Club and Church Funds.
ROFF - Mary, who lived in Nunthorpe and Gainford, died on January 30 after a short illness borne with courage and determination. Beloved wife of Michael, much loved mother of Richard and Tim, a loving grandmother and a good friend. Funeral service today, Friday, February 8 in St. Mary's Church, Gainford at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment at Gainford Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR or given at the church.
ROHWER - Rolf D. Rohwer Originally of Golden, Colorado. Died unexpectedly on January 25, 2008 while travelling in the U.S.A. aged 65 years. A much loved husband to Carole and father of Rolf and Kirsten. His funeral service will be held on February 11, 2008. The service will commence at 11.45 a.m. at St. Thomas' Church, Brompton, Near Northallerton.
ROWLAND - (Ashington) February 4, 2008, peacefully in hospital, formerly of Stanhope. Winifred (Winnie), aged 91 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Leslie, dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to all the family. Winnie will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Cowpen Crematorium on Monday, February 11 at 10.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to British Heart Foundation for which a collection box will be at the Crematorium.
SAMS - Eva Mary, aged 86 years, of Staindrop, died peacefully at Devonshire House, West Auckland on February 6. Beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mother of Rodney, dear mother-in-law to Margaret and loving nana of Mark. Funeral service at St Mary's Church, Staindrop on Wednesday, February 13 at 1.45 p.m. followed by committal at Darlington Crema-torium. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the Teesdale Talking Newspaper may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
SCOTT - February 2 (peacefully in hospital, after a long illness), of Back Lane, Sowerby Thirsk. Michael (Mike), aged 66 years, a beloved husband of Doreen, a loving father of Stuart and a dear father-in-law, brother-in-law and grandad. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Monday, February 11 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to Yorkshire Cancer Research.
SEWELL - Freda On Monday, February 4, peacefully at home. Freda, aged 92 years, of Aldbrough St. John, dearly beloved wife of the late Scott, much loved mum of Sue and the late Jenny, adored gran of Mark, John, Ian and Alison. Funeral Thursday, February 14. Would friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Aldbrough St. John at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to the Village Hall Fund.
SHOTTON - On January 31, of Raby Road, Newton Hall, formerly of Nettles-worth. Evelyn, aged 77 years, dearly loved wife of Thomas, loving mother of David and Julia, mother-in-law of Valerie and a dear nana to David, Mark, Sarah and Andrew. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, February 6 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Cancer Research U.K. Friends welcome for refreshments at Durham Indoor Bowling Club afterwards.
