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MARLEY - October 29, of Stanley Way, Billy Row, formerly of Tow Law. Caroline (nee Smith), aged 48 years, dear partner of Jimmy, loving mother of Stephen, Lindsey and James, a devoted grandmother and a much loved sister of Ernest, Vanessa, Danny and the late Stuart. Friends please meet for service at St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law on Friday, November 4 at 9.40 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at The North Point, Tow Law.
MARSHALL - November 2, of Witton-le-Wear. Irene, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Tommy, much loved mam of Kathleen and Dorothy, dear mother-in-law to John and Michael, loving gran of Jayne, Ruth and Christopher, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Witton-le-Wear Methodist Chapel at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, followed by cremation at Durham. By her own request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left in the chapel or with the family for Cancer/Arthritis Research.
MATTHEWS - October 27, of St. Michael's Crescent, Heighington. Valerie Anne, aged 65 years, beloved wife of the late Peter, much loved mother of Mark and Paul, also a dear sister of Marian. Funeral Monday, November 7. Friends please meet for service in St. Michael's Church, Heighington at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent to St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
METCALFE - November 4, peacefully at home with her family, in Bishop Auckland. Vera (nee Topping), aged 69 years, formerly of Witton Park. Beloved wife of the late Robert, devoted mam of Julie and Jacqueline, dear mother-in-law to David and Kevin, a much loved and loving nana to Laura, Louise and Becky, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park at 10.45 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9, followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery.
MINCHIN - On October 16 (suddenly), of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Barnard Castle. Michael, aged 41 years, beloved husband of Sharon, devoted dad of Andrew and Karl, a loving son of Connie and the late Alan and also a much loved brother, son-in-law and uncle. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, November 8, 12.15 p.m., at St. Mary's C of E Church, Barnard Castle prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends welcome, please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made to R.S.P.B. c/o Mrs. E. McHugh, The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire. SG19 2DL.
MUGGERIDGE - October 26 (peacefully, in hospital). Frederick William, aged 84 years. A devoted husband of Norma and a special father and grandfather to all of the family. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church on Thursday November 3, at 12.25 p.m. followed by cremation at Darlington at 1.15 p.m.
O'NEILL - October 27, in hospital, of The Broadway, Darlington. Wilf, aged 76 years, beloved husband of Joan and dearly loved father of Gillian. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery.
OSWALD - On October 19, suddenly on holiday, of 28 Malcolm Avenue, Quarrington Hill, Durham. Tommy, aged 64 years, devoted husband of Joyce and a much loved dad of Anthony. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, November 2 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the British Heart Foundation (plate provided). Bus provided from residence at 11.00 a.m.
PALFREEMAN - Alfred On November 1, peacefully in Manor House Nursing Home, Stamford Bridge, aged 95 years, late of Hurworth Place, Darlington. Dearly loved husband of the late Lily, much loved father of Godfrey and father-in-law of Moreen, treasured grandad of Ian and Sheena, and Nigel and Stephanie, and great-grandad. Funeral service to be held at York Crematorium on Wednesday, November 9 at 2.00 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations can be made to the British Heart Foundation, a plate will be provided at the service.
PARRY - October 31 (peacefully in hospital), of Sycamore Lodge Middlestone Moor. John (Jack), aged 90 years, loved husband of Marjorie and a loving father, father-in-law, grandfather, great- grandfather and brother. Will friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Monday, November 7 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Roy Castle Lung Cancer Found-ation. A plate will be provided at the Crema-torium.
PEACOCK - October 27 (peacefully, in hospital), late of West Lodge (formerly of Sandringham Road). Frederick Gerald (Gerry), aged 58 years. Dearly loved husband of Ann (nee Dowson), devoted dad of Cheryl and Mark and granda of Kurt and Laila, much loved son of Edna and the late Freddy, will be missed by all the family. Friends please meet for service at St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Thursday November 3, at 9.40 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Multiple Sclerosis may be given to Margaret Hall.
PICKERING - On October 31 (peacefully in hospital after a long illness), of School Aycliffe. John, aged 68 years, a loving husband and father. Requiem Mass will be held on Monday, November 7, 12.30 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, Newton Aycliffe prior to interment in West Cemetery, School Aycliffe. Friends welcome, please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired, may be made to Butterwick Hospice, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland. DL14 6JU (plate at church).
PLANT - John (Jack), of Northallerton, formerly of Welbury, aged 88 years, died peacefully in the Friarage Hospital on November 1, 2005. Dearest husband of Margaret, a much loved father of Malcolm and David and a father-in-law of Jacqueline, a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Friday, November 4 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only.
PRATT - October 29, peacefully in hospital, of Coxhoe. Eric, aged 78 years, beloved husband of Betty, a dearly loved dad of Elizabeth and Eric, father-in-law of Bob and Sue, a much loved grandad of Ellen, Vicky, Phillip, James and John, great-grandad of Charlotte. Funeral Friday, November 4. Will friends please meet at 10.00 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation, a plate will be provided at the crematorium.
PROUDLOCK - October 28 (peacefully in hospital), of Fairfield Farm, Station Town. Margaret (nee Harrison), aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Jacob (Jake), dearly loved mother of Margaret and Kevin, dearest mother-in-law and a much loved grandma and loving great-grandma. Cortege leaving her daughter's residence, Carmel Cottage, Station Town, Wednesday at 9.50 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Peter and St. Paul's R.C. Church, Hutton Henry for Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Hutton House Cemetery. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
PYE - October 29, of Coundon. Thomas (Tom), aged 57 years, dear father of Jayne, Philip and Trevor, also brother of John. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Friday, November 4 at 11.30 a.m., cremation to follow.
RAYMOND - (Newton Hall) Peacefully on October 28, aged 74 years. Kenneth, dearly loved husband of Rita (nee Howey), dear father of Carole and Kenneth, much loved grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Newton Hall on Thursday, November 3 at 11.15 a.m., prior to interment at South Road Cemetery. All welcome to Bede Lodge Social Club afterwards.
RICHARDS - Ruby On October 26, (peacefully, in hospital surrounded by her family). Ruby (nee Peel), aged 80 years, of Trimdon Village. Devoted wife of the late Jack, loving mam of Ruby and Eileen, mother-in-law of Tom and John, mother of Michelle, grandma of Julie and Marie, a great-grandmother of Jamie, also a dear sister and sister-in-law. Funeral service to take place in Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village on Monday November 7, at 1.15 p.m. prior to interment in Trimdon Grange Cemetery. Friends please meet at church. Forever in our thoughts
RITCHIE - October 28, in hospital, of Grassholme, Darlington. Brenda, aged 72 years, dearly loved mother of Jean, Tracy, Kevin, Susan and Karen, also a much loved mother-in-law and nana. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery.
ROBERTSON - Carrville Suddenly on November 2, aged 83 years. Nellie (nee Garbutt), beloved stepmother, aunty and sister-in-law. Will be sadly missed by all. Would friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Carrville on Tuesday November 8, at 2.15 p.m., for service prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m.
ROBINSON - October 30, suddenly after a short illness, in Hull. David, aged 59 years, loving dad and grandad, eldest son of Eric and the late Lily, dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and nephew. For further details please contact — Tel. (01325) 283622.
ROBINSON - Rose Elizabeth (Lizzie), aged 93 years, of Gainford, died peacefully at the Richardson Hospital, Barnard Castle on November 1. Much loved mother of Carol, dear mother-in-law to David, loving gran of Stuart and dearest sister to Ethel and the late Len and Harry. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Gainford on Thursday, November 10 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate in church for Cancer Research U.K.
SIMPSON - On October 29, peacefully in Belmont Grange Nursing Home and formerly of Grays Terrace, Durham. Peggy, aged 81 years, dearly loved wife of the late George, also a loving sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, November 3 at 3.00 p.m. and afterwards all welcome to Mount Oswald Golf Club.
SMITH - October 30, peacefully of Manor Road, Hurworth Place. Ronald (Ron), aged 79 years, beloved husband of Elizabeth. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
SPENCER - Wendy Diana, aged 66 years, of Catterick Village, died peacefully in hospital on October 30, devoted husband to David and loving mother of Christian, Guy and Kirsty. A trusted friend to those she met, we will all miss her dearly and forever hold her memory in our hearts. Funeral service at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Wednesday, November 9 at 2.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. 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 Women's Health Unit, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton and the Cats Protection League.
STENSON - Darlington November 3 (peacefully at home), of Dene Grove. Howard, aged 72 years, loving husband of Ann, devoted and much loved dad of Lynn and Jane, much respected father-in-law of Rob and Carl. Funeral Thursday, November 10. Would friends kindly meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu in aid of St. Teresa's Hospice will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington Tel. (01325) 482999.
STEPHENSON - October 29, of Frosterley. Martha, aged 87 years, dearly loved wife of the late John Leslie, loving mother of Harvey and Jennifer, a dear mother-in-law of Les and a much loved gran of Victoria. Will friends please meet for service in St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Frosterley on Friday, November 4 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Weardale Community Hospital.
STEPHENSON - On October 27. Adam, aged 79 years, of Jasper Avenue, Seaham, beloved husband of Nina, devoted dad of June, Michele and Mandy. Friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Seaham, Wednesday, November 2 for service at 10.40 a.m. Cremation to follow at Sunderland. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Coronary Care, Sunderland Royal Hospital. Friends are welcome afterwards for refreshments in the Church Hall. Enquiries to Kenneth Taylor Funeral Director. Tel. (0191) 5817388.
STEPHENSON - Peacefully in hospital on October 29, formerly of Broomhall Farm, Ushaw Moor. Joseph (Joe), aged 81 years, beloved son of the late Joseph and Mary Jane, dearly loved brother of John, Dorothy and of the late Robert, Mary and Norman. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday, November 7 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Arthritis Research Campaign and Diabetes Trust Research and Care Fund may be given after the service.
STROPHAIR - October 30 (peacefully after a long illness), of Dale Road, Shildon. Tom, aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of Doris, dearest father of Bruce, Noel and Ian, a dear father-in-law and granda, also a dear brother to Betty and Jean. Cremation Monday, November 7 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 1.50 p.m. for a service in the Methodist Chapel, Shildon at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Imperial Cancer Research Fund, c/o Lloyds Bank, Skinnergate, Darlington.
TEMPLE - October 25 (in hospital), of Darlington Manor, formerly of Rydal Road. George Edward, aged 94 years, beloved husband of the late Marjorie, dearly loved dad of Elizabeth and son-in-law Jim, loving grandad of Jennie and Chris. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church at 3.00 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
TEMPLETON - Jonathan Paul On October 23, as the result of a tragic accident. Jonathan, aged 18 years. Much loved son of Julie, loved brother of Steven and Jamie, grandson of John and Joyce and beloved nephew and cousin, much loved boyfriend of Kirsty. Friends please meet for a service on Thursday November 3, at 10.45 a.m. in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield followed by interment in Sedgefield Cemetery.
TEMPLETON - Jonathan Paul On October 23, as the result of a tragic accident. Jonathan, aged 18 years. Much loved son of Julie, grandson of John and Joyce and beloved nephew and cousin, much loved boyfriend of Kirsty. Friends please meet for a service on Thursday November 3, at 10.45 a.m. in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield followed by interment in Sedgefield Cemetery.
THOMPSON - November 2 (peacefully), of Shildon. Doris (Dot, nee Langham), aged 84 years, loving wife of the late George, dearly loved mam of Brian, John, Jimmy and Christine, dearest nana of Paul, Nigel, Gareth, Rachel, Mark, Wayne and Stacy, much loved great-nana of Rebecca, Daniel, Lewis and Melissa, a sadly missed mother-in-law, sister and friend to many. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Wednesday, November 9 at 12.00 noon followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
THOMPSON - October 29, of Oakridge Road, Ushaw Moor. Veronica (Monica), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Edmund, loving mother of Lawrence and the late Eddie, mother-in-law of Barbara and a wonderful nan to all her grandchildren. Friends please meet for service in St. Joseph's R.C. Church on Friday, November 4 at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery. Family and friends welcome for refreshments in St. Joseph's Parish Centre afterwards.
TILLOTSON - October 27, peacefully in hospital, of School Aycliffe. Wynne, aged 93 years, a dearly loved mother and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Thursday, November 10. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The British Red Cross Association, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
TODD - November 3, suddenly in hospital. Mabel, aged 94 years of Sowerby, Thirsk, beloved wife of the late Harold and dear mother of Brenda and the late Kenneth also a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Service at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Wednesday, November 9 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given for St. Oswald's Church.
UNDERWOOD - Peacefully at home, of Brandon. Roy, aged 69 years, devoted husband of Elizabeth and a much loved brother and brother-in-law. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Friday, November 4 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
VASEY - Suddenly on October 27, of Ushaw Moor. Stephen, aged 64 years, dearly loved husband of Joan, loving father of Paul and sadly missed by all his family and friends. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, November 2 at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for the British Heart Foundation may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor afterwards.
VEIDE - On October 30, of Esh Winning. Arthur, aged 66 years, loving husband of Christine, a loving dad, grandpa and father-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, November 4 at 11.00 a.m. and afterwards all welcome to Durham City Rugby Club. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, a plate will be provided at the crematorium.
WALKER - Alexander (Alec) October 25 (peacefully in his sleep). Alec, aged 92 years. Marathon Runner and the oldest man to walk from John O' Groats to Lands End raising funds for the British Heart Found-ation. Tributes in memory of Alec may be given to the British Heart Foundation.
