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ROBINSON - October 8, of The Riggs, Brandon. Robert, aged 70 years, dear brother of Betty and Arthur and the late Joyce and Bel and will be sadly missed by all the family. Cortege to leave residence on Thursday, October 13 at 12.35 p.m. for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Bus provided. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for D.A.C.
ROSS - October 7, at Hollie Hill Nursing Home, formerly of Beech Grove Farm, Edmondsley. David, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Kath, much loved father of Ian, Mac and Keith and a dear father-in-law and grandpa. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's R.C. Church, South Moor on Friday, October 14 at 11.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Mary's Church.
SCORER - October 11, peacefully after a long illness at The Beeches Care Home, Kelloe, late of Coxhoe. Brian, aged 58 years, a very dear son of Vera and the late Harry, a loving brother of the late Sylvia and a dear friend of Dorothy. Cortege leaving mother's residence Monday at 12.50 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe for a service at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Kelloe Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Cancer Research.
SHEPHERD - On October 10, peacefully in hospital, of Hutton Rudby. Denis, dearly loved husband of Dorothy, loving father of Keith and Sylvia, a dear father-in-law to Valerie and Paul and a devoted grandad to Robert and James. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, Rudby 2.00 p.m. Friday, October 14, followed by interment. Family flowers only please.
SIMM - October 6 (peacefully in hospital), of McNally Place, Gilesgate. John (Jakie), aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Teresa, loving dad of Susan, Stephen and Laura, dearest father-in-law of David, Lesley and Keith, devoted granda and great-granda. Would friends please meet for service at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Thursday, October 13 at 10.00 a.m., prior to interment in South Road Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request.
SIMPSON - October 12, of Middleton St George. Harry Norman, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Mary, dear dad of Ann and Tony, father-in-law of Tom and Elizabeth, adored grandpa of Charlotte, David, Hannah, Craig, Jack, Elizabeth, Joseph and Samantha and greatpa of Harry and Jessica. Funeral Tuesday October 18. Friends please meet for service in St. Laurence's Church at 1.45 p.m. followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired for St. Laurence's Church.
SIMPSON - October 10 (peacefully in hospital), of Watson Crescent, Trimdon Station. Rebecca (nee Gregson), aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Tom, dearly loved mother of Jean and Kit, dearest mother-in-law and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Cortege leaving residence Monday at 10.05 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Paul's Church, Trimdon Colliery for service at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by request. Donations, if so desired, to Cancer Research, c/o Mrs. Jean Presho, 10 Shropshire Drive, Belmont, DH1 2LT.
SMITH - Ann, after a short illness, died in the Friarage Hospital on October 8. Ann will be sadly missed by her family and her many friends. The family would like to thank the staff at the M.A.U. Ward at the Friarage Hospital. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Northallerton at 1.00 p.m. on Friday, October 14, followed by a private cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
SPENCER - October 8 (suddenly at The Fields Nursing Home), formerly of Spennymoor. Stanley (Stan), aged 78 years, dearly loved brother of the late Ronnie, a very dear uncle of Sheila and Colin, also a dear great-uncle. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Thursday for a service and committal at 3.30 p.m.
STANTON - October 11, (unexpectedly at home). John Joseph, aged 91 years, of Darlington. Husband of the late Alexandrina (Dinah), father of Trevor, Zaundrai and Susan, father-in-law of Vic, Christine and Ian, also a grand father and great-grandfather, oldest member of Darlington Golf Club. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday October 18, at Darlington Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. Friends invited, please meet at the cemetery chapel. Floral tributes to, John Meynell Funeral Service, North Road, Darlington. R.I.P.
STEPHENSON - October 10 (suddenly), of Granville Drive, Chilton. Connie (nee MacDonald), aged 74 years, beloved wife of Ken, a much loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet for service in St. Aidan's Church at 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 18, followed by interment in Chilton Cemetery.
STOCKDALE - October 11 (in hospital), of Thirsk. Ron, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Rita, dearly loved father of Michael, Desmond and Barrie, father-in-law to Jeannette, also son's partners Christine and Christine, grandfather to Shelly and Tina and great-grandfather to Tiffany. The funeral service will be held at St. James' Methodist Chapel, Thirsk on Wednesday Octbert 19, at 10.30 a.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to, Yorkshire Cancer Research.
STOREY - October 8 (in hospital), of Sowerby, Thirsk. Ken, aged 72 years, loving father of Nicky and Graham, dear grandpa to Emma and Jack and brother to Alan. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Tuesday, October 18 at 11.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Donations, if desired, may be made to the Macmillan Nurses, care of the Rutson Hospital, Northallerton.
SUMMERSON - October 11, (peacefully, in hospital), of Princess Court, Spennymoor. James (Jimmy), aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Elsie (nee Hodgson), former Mayor of Spennymoor, a much loved father of Jim, Barry and Gail, father-in-law of Margaret, Pat and Steven, loving grandad, great-grandad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet in Trinity Methodist Church, Rosa Street, Spennymoor, Tuesday for a service at 9.45 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Then afterwards for refreshments at The Railway Hotel. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to, church funds. Will be sadly missed.
SWALES - Jonas, died peacefully on October 7. Cremation to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, October 17 at 2.00 p.m.
TAYLOR - October 8, of Willington. Ron, aged 65 years, a very dearly loved son of Lily and the late George Christopher, father of Mandy, brother of George and Lilian, brother-in-law to Jennie, a loving uncle and great-uncle and special friend of Mary. Cortege to leave his sister's residence at 1.35 p.m. for service in St. Mark's Church, Eldon at 1.45 p.m. on Friday, October 14, followed by private interment in South Church Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church and afterwards at the Belvedere Club, Bishop Auckland.
TAYLOR - Robert, aged 91 years, of Sawmills Estate, Brandon, passed away peacefully in hospital on October 7. Much loved husband of the late Henrietta, father to David and father-in-law to Linda, grandfather to Victoria and Robert. Cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, October 14 at 10.00 a.m. Friends kindly invited, refreshments at the family home afterwards.
TIFFIN - Died peacefully on October 9, at Bedale. Lillian, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Les, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Eric and Sandra, also a dear grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Friday, October 14 at 12.00 noon.
TODD - October 9, peacefully at home, with her family, after illness borne with immense courage. Elizabeth (Liz), aged 45 years, of Newton Aycliffe. Beloved wife of John, loving mam of Stacey, Richard and Daniel, devoted nan to Bethany, treasured daughter of Danny and June Longstaff, also a dearly loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe at 9.15 a.m. on Monday, October 17, followed by private cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent to the MARA Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital or given care of the family.
TRICKETT - September 29, suddenly, of Twinsburn Road, Heighington. Colin James (Fred), aged 72 years, most dearly loved husband of Anne (nee Denham), devoted dad of Jill, Helen and Carol and a wonderful grandpa. Funeral Friday, October 14. Friends please meet for service in St. Michael's Church, Heighington at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, in Colin's memory, may be given for church funds.
TRUMP - October 8, (peacefully in hospital), of St. Johns Road, High Pittington. Gwendoline, aged 78 years. Dearest daughter of the late Archie and the late Ida, beloved sister of Margaret, Kathleen, Joan, Elizabeth and Audrey, a treasured and sadly missed aunt. Would friends please meet for service at St. Laurence Church, High Pittington on Tuesday October 18, at 1.00 p.m. prior to interment in the church yard.
WAISTELL - (nee Bayles) Norah Ada, aged 94 years, peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 11, of Mayflower Court, Darlington (formerly of Newfoundland Street). Beloved wife of the late Harry, dearly loved mam of Anne and Peter, dear mother-in-law of Don and Barbara, loving nan of Beverley and Richard, Kelly and Chris and Matthew and Sandi. Funeral Monday, October 17. Would friends please meet for service in St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church, Brinkburn Road at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu would be much appreciated in aid of the Macmillan Nurses or the First Darlington Boys Brigade and will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
WALKER - October 3 (tragically), of Newton Aycliffe. Keith, aged 30 years, much loved brother to Mandy and Gail and twin brother to Kelvin, loving husband to Rachel, devoted daddy to Jessica, Christopher and James, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Friday, October 14. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
WALLACE - October 12 (peacefully in hospital), of Gainford. Con, aged 72 years, loving husband to Audrey, much loved dad to Peter, Kevin and Stuart, dearly loved brother to Mick, treasured grandad to Amanda, Matthew and Josh, also devoted great-grandad to Rebekah. Funeral Wednesday, October 19. Would friends please meet 9.30 a.m. for service at St. Osmund's R.C. Church, Gainford, followed by cremation.
WALLACE - October 5, 2005 of Langdale House, West Burton. George, aged 87 years, much loved husband of Annie and a dear uncle and good friend to many. Funeral service at West Burton Chapel, Wednesday, October 12 at 11.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for High Hall and West Burton Chapel.
WATSON - (Brandon) Peacefully at home on October 7, aged 84 years. Thelma, much loved wife of the late Vinton, dearly loved mother of Kathleen, Margaret, Shelagh, dearly loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother of all the family. Friends please meet Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 17 at 2.00 p.m. for service. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Breast Cancer Research. Any enquiries to Alan M. Ranson Funeral Service, 151 Front Street, Chester-le-Street. Tel. (0191) 3871404.
WATSON - October 8, peacefully at Rydal Care Home, Darlington. Margaret, aged 73 years, dearly loved mother of Janet and Chris, mother-in-law of Carol, also a loving nana of Chris and Craig. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery.
WHITE - October 9 (suddenly), of Wellfield Road North, Wingate (formerly of Shotton). Peter, aged 65 years, much loved husband of Emily (nee Haverlock), dearly loved dad, grandad, brother and uncle, also missed by all the family. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 9.45 a.m. Friends please meet at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Shotton for Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Fleming Field Cemetery. I miss you already, Emily. R.I.P.
WHITTLE - October 11, of North Terrace, Gainford. Margaret, aged 82 years, beloved wife of Ross, dear mam of Janet, much loved grandma of Laura and Nick. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends kindly meet for service at West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for the Alzheimer's Society, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WILKIN - October 12, peacefully at Pine Lodge, Hurworth, formerly of Croft. Margaret Ellen (Peggy), in her 100th year, beloved wife of the late George, dearly loved mother of David, mother-in-law of Norma, also a loving grandmother of Louise and Helen. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in St. Peter's Church, Croft at 1.15 p.m., followed by private cremation.
WILLIAMS - On October 6, of Aged Miners Homes, Shotton Colliery. Robert (Bob), aged 79 years, a dearly loved husband of the late Jean (nee Henderson) and a dear brother of Alan and the late Nelly, brother-in-law of Mary, also a loving uncle of all the family. Friends please meet on Wednesday at 11.00 a.m. for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton Colliery, cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers please, to the Macmillan Nurses' Fund, c/o Bob's niece, Ms. Kathleen Routledge.
WILLIAMS - On October 6, of Aged Miners Homes, Shotton Colliery. Robert (Bob), aged 79 years, a dearly loved husband of the late Jean (nee Henderson) and a dear brother of Alan and the late Nelly, brother-in-law of Mary, also a loving uncle of all the family. Friends please meet on Wednesday at 11.00 a.m. for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton Colliery, cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Director. Tel. (0191) 5862136.
WINTER - October 10, suddenly at home, in Crook. Alan, aged 85 years, beloved husband of Elsie, devoted father of Trevor, dear father-in-law to Christine, also a much loved and loving granda and great-granda. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon on Tuesday, October 18. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium for the Stroke Club.
WORTHY - October 10, of Langmere, Spennymoor. Jack, aged 80 years, beloved husband of Ivy, a dearly loved dad of Janet and Susan, a dear father-in-law of Jimmy and Ian and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor, Monday for a service at 2.15 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to 'The British Heart Foundation', c/o Mr. Jack Fowler, 34 Northumberland Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6NP.
WYATT - On October 12, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness, of Romanby. Jack, aged 87 years, dearly loved husband of Sis, loving father of Judith, father-in-law of Alan, dearest grandpa to Alan and Joanne, Simon and Denise, great-grandpa to Suzanne, Sara-Jane and Jack. Funeral service to take place in St. Cuthbert's Church, Sessay on Tuesday, October 18 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the Intensive Care Unit at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
ARMSTRONG - Jennie, of Swainby, peacefully in hospital on November 1, 2005, aged 86 years. Wife of the late Thomas, dear sister of Wilf, Harry and the late Stan and Maggie, also a dear aunt. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday, November 9 at 12.00 noon in Holy Cross Church, Swainby, followed by burial. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
BARKER - November 2, of High Street South, Langley Moor. Margaret, aged 82 years, dearly loved wife of Urbane, loving mother of Alan, John, Norman and Jean and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Wednesday, November 9 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Donations in lieu of flowers, for St. Cuthbert's Hospice, may be given at church in envelopes please.
BARTON - October 30, of Pringle Close, New Brancepeth. Freddie, aged 56 years, beloved son of the late Edie and Kit and a dear brother. Friends please meet for service in New Brancepeth Methodist Church on Thursday, November 3 at 11.45 a.m., followed by interment in South Road Cemetery.
BEACH - October 30, peacefully in the care of Devonshire House Nursing Home, West Auckland. Kenneth, aged 77 years, dearly loved uncle of Lily, Maureen, John, David and Kenneth. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, November 3 at 10.15 a.m., cremation to follow.
BELCHER - October 30 (in hospital after a short illness), of Neville Close, Spennymoor. George, aged 85 years, lifelong friend of Hilda and family, father of George, Carol, Janice, James and Colin and grandad of Melanie, Steven, Alexander, Andrea and Rachael. Would friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Thursday, November 3 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery.
BERRESFORD - October 26. Mildred, aged 91 years, of Barnard Castle, dearly loved wife of the late Arthur, loving mother to Elizabeth and Peter, treasured grandmother of Jane, Sarah, Jonathan and David, dear mother-in-law to Susan and John. Private cremation at Darlington Crematorium to be followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Friday, November 4 at 11.30 a.m. No mourning dress or black ties please.
