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SIMPSON - John (Jackie) January 31, 2008, peacefully in the loving care of Trinity Hospice and with daughters Margaret and Ann and son-in-law Richard by his side. Jackie, aged 84 years, of St. Annes Road, South Shore, Blackpool, also beloved husband of the late Jean. "Will be sadly missed by all his loved ones". Service and cremation at Carleton Crematorium on Thursday February 7, 2008 at 11.30 a.m. Donations if desired may be sent for Trinity the Hospice in the Fylde, Low Moor Road, Bispham, Black-pool. Floral tributes and all enquiries to: Box Bros. Ltd. Funeral Service. Tel: (01253) 791500.
SMITH - January 31, peacefully in hospital. Robert William (Bob), of Sowerby, beloved husband of Phyllis, a dearly loved father, father-in-law, grandad and brother. Private family cremation. A memorial service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby Friday, February 15 at 1.30 p.m. Will friends please meet at the church.
STANLEY - (nee Bowron) February 4, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. Pamela Elizabeth, aged 66 years, dearly loved wife of Michael, much loved mum of Jimmy, Gavin, Anthony and Julie and a loving nanna. Funeral Tuesday, February 12. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m.
STEPHENSON - February 4. Ella, who died at home five days before her 100th Birthday of Longfield Road, Darlington, much loved wife of the late George, a treasured mum of Marjorie, Alan and Joyce also a loving mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Tuesday, February 12. Would friends please meet at 2.00 p.m. for service in St. Mark's Church, prior to cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to the R.N.L.I. Redcar Lifeboat Station TS10 3AG.
TAIT - On February 6, after an illness bravely borne, of Roman Road, Brandon. Elaine, aged 49 years, dearly loved wife of Steve, a devoted mum to Rachel, a loving daughter of Moira and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, February 15 at 1.30 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu for Rachel's 10,000ft Skydive in aid of St. Cuthbert's Hospice may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor afterwards.
TELFORD - Jean Peacefully in hospital on February 6. Jean, of Fishburn, the beloved wife of the late Robert, much loved mam of Alan, dear mother-in-law of Sandra and grandma to Marc, Zoe, Ellen and Grant. Service and cremation to take place at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, February 13 at 3.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
TRACEY - February 4 (suddenly at home), of Chilton. John Paul, aged 32 years, a dearly loved partner of Julie, a devoted dad of Liam and Lola, a much loved son of Olga and Kevin, a loving brother to Dawn, James and Amanda and a very dear grandson, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet in St. Aidan's Church Friday for a service at 10.45 a.m., followed by interment in Chilton Ceme-tery.
TUESDAY - (nee Thomas) February 6, 2008, peacefully and unexpectedly in hospital. Joyce, aged 75 years, of Newton Aycliffe, beloved wife of the late William Ernest, much loved mam of Paul and Jacqueline, dear mother-in-law to Angela and Tony, also a loving nan to Andrew and Daniel, great nan to Kieran and a sadly missed sister to Rosemary and the rest of the family. Funeral Thursday February 14. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Breast Cancer.
VALKS - February 5, peacefully, in Durham. Sallie (nee Jackson) aged 100 years, a loving wife of the late Henry, loving mother of Jean, Susan and Bernard also grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service at St. Oswald's Church, Durham on Monday, February 11 at 2.45 p.m. Cremation to follow. Family flowers only please.
VARTY - Alan On February 4, peacefully in The Butterwick Hospice, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Doreen, cherished father, father-in-law and grandad, dearest brother and brother-in-law of Betty and Alan, a much loved cousin of Eric. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, February 13 at St Mary's Church, Norton, Stockton on Tees at 12.00 noon, prior to cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to The Butterwick Hospice, Middlefield Road, Stockton.
VASEY - February 4, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness. Joyce (nee Wingfield) aged 77 years, of Framwellgate Moor. Beloved wife of the late William, a loving mam of James, Hazel, Michael and Carole, mother-in-law of Ann and Eliza beth, also a sadly missed nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, North Road on Tuesday, February 12 at 2.45 p.m., followed by interment in South Road Cemetery.
WALKER - On February 4 (peacefully on the Archery Suite at Abbey Care Home, Scorton), formerly of Thorntree Farm, Dalton-on-Tees. Walter, aged 90 years, dearly loved son of the late Robert and Amy Walker, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Bolton-on-Swale on Tuesday, February 12 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Walter, if so desired, may be given at the service for St. Mary's Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
WALTON - February 5, of Toft Hill. Myrtle Annie (Peggy), aged 84 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Alfred, much loved and loving mam of Joan and son-in-law Winston, dearly loved nana of Susan, John and Wendy, great-nana of Samantha, Adam, Alice and Emily, also a dear sister and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Etherley at 12.30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please by request.
WARD - Tragically on February 5, of Taylor Avenue, Bearpark. Clifton, aged 45 years, dearly loved son of Rose and Philip, loving brother of Dean, brother-in-law of Heather, a dear father of Callum, Caitlen and Molly, uncle of Antonia and will be sadly missed by all his friends. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Ushaw Moor on Wednesday, February 13 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Church Funds. Friends welcome for refreshments at Bearpark Club afterwards. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
WATSON - February 1 (peacefully in hospital), of Adelphi Court, Darlington. John Alfred (Jack), aged 79 years, beloved husband of the late Dot, much loved father of Lynn and Pauline, dearly loved father-in-law of Colin and Steve, loving grandad of Donna, Gemma, Carl, James and Olly, treasured great-grandad of Ryan, also a dear brother-in-law of Joan. Funeral Monday, February 11. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
WEIGHTMAN - Phyllis Moyra (nee Edwards). Peacefully on February 4, aged 84 years (in Scarborough), much loved mother of Richard and Ian and dear mum-in-law and friend to Anne and Lesley and loving grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service at Woodlands Crematorium, Scarborough on Monday, February 11 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations would be appreciated for the Alzheimer's Society and may be made at the service or care of B Bernard and Sons, 1/5 Prospect Road, Scarborough, YO12 7JP. Tel. 01723 501001.
WILKINSON - Caroline, died peacefully on February 2, 2008, aged 89 years, a loving wife of the late Harry and a devoted mother of David, a grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Parish Church, Northallerton on Friday, February 8 at 3.00 p.m., followed by a burial.
WILKINSON - Mary, aged 93 years, of Leyburn, died peacefully at the Friary Hospital, Richmond on February 1. Beloved wife of the late Clifford, much loved mother of Lorraine, dear mother-in-law to Ian, loving nana to James and Emma and great-nana to Daniel and Amy. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Thursday February 7 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church.
WILLIAMS - Peterlee, (formerly Wheatley Hill). Suddenly at home following illness on January 31. Margaret, (former Post Lady). Much loved wife of the late Fred, devoted mum of Mark and Judith, also a dear sister of Matthew. Funeral to take place tomorrow, Wednesday February 6. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m.
WILSON - (Edmondsley) Peacefully, in hospital on February 1, aged 82 years. Mildred, (Milly, nee Willis). Beloved wife of the late William, loving sister and aunty to all her family. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Johns and St. Peters Church, Sacriston on Monday February 11, a 1.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. A bus will be provided from 3 Watsons Buildings, Edmondsley.
WILSON - Tudhoe Village Janet, died peacefully at home on February 1, 2008, aged 64 years. Devoted wife of Geoff, loving mother to Carolyn dear mother-in-law to Mike, adored grandma to Lily and valued friend to many. A funeral service will be held at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Thursday, February 7 at 1.10 p.m. Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations may be made payable to the South Cleveland Cancer Research Fund c/o Dr. Storey, Radiotherapy Department, James Cook University Hospital.
WILSON - Marlene May (nee Craggs), aged 64 years, of Gilling West, formerly of Melsonby and Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on February 1. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Freddie, much loved mam of Noel and Debbie, dear mother-in-law to Mandy and Andrew and loving nana to Scotty and baby Andrew Jack. Funeral service at St. James' Church, Melsonby on Monday, February 11 at 1.15 p.m., followed by committal at Darlington Crematorium. 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 local Community Nurses and Melsonby Church Funds, or alternatively, cheques payable to the Richmond Community Nurses' Fund may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
WILSON - Marlene May (nee Craggs), aged 64 years, of Gilling West, formerly of Melsonby and Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on February 1. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Freddie, much loved mam of Noel and Debbie, dear mother-in-law to Mandy and Andrew and loving nana to Scotty and baby Andrew Jack. Funeral arrangements later.
