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SWAINSTON - January 25, of Glaisdale, Spennymoor. Kenneth, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of the late Rita, a dearly loved dad of Leigh, a loving father-in-law of John, a much loved granda of Adam and Hannah, a loved brother-in-law of Margaret, Walter and Betty, a dear uncle and dearest friend of Norma and Tommy. Cortege leaving daughter's residence, 6 Hazelmere, Tuesday for a service in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be left in the collection plate for church funds. Reunited with Rita.
TARN - January 24, in Benfield Villa, late of Edith Street, Consett. Derek, aged 64 years, beloved son of the late Jim and Doris, much loved by all the family. Family and friends please meet for service in Consett Parish Church on Monday, January 30 at 2.30 p.m., followed by private interment in Blackhill Cemetery.
TAYLOR - Robert Smith, formerly of Spennymoor, Co. Durham, at his sister's home, Forest Road, New Ollerton, Nottinghamshire on January 19, 2006, aged 60 years. All enquiries to Funeral Care. Tel. (01623) 836090.
THOMPSON - January 21 (peacefully, in hospital) of Thirsk). Norman, aged 66 years. Beloved husband of Sheila, a loving dad of Melanie, a much loved grandad of Liam, father-in-law of Darren, a dearly loved brother and uncle. Friends please meet at Harrogate Crematorium on Friday January 27, at 11.00 a.m.
THOMPSON - January 25, of Elm Terrace, Catchgate (formerly of Esh Winning and Bearpark). Christopher Charles, aged 50 years, dear father of David, Donna and Claire, loving brother of Barbara, Sus-an and Tracy, brother-in-law of Billy and Chris and will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews and all the family. Would friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Waterhouses, on Thursday February 2 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. All welcome for refreshments at Newhouse Parish Centre afterwards.
TRAVIS - (nee Croft) On January 18, suddenly, of Willow Road, Romanby, Northallerton. Joan Mary, aged 72 years, dearly loved wife of Bert, loving mother of Barry, David, Lynda and Paula and a dear mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral service to be held in Romanby Methodist Church 1.00 p.m. Friday, January 27, followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the British Heart Foundation.
TUNNEY - January 19, in Church View Care Home, formerly of Croxdale. Elizabeth, aged 89 years. Would friends please meet in St. Charles' R.C. Church Tudhoe Village, Thursday for a service at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Croxdale Cemetery.
TURNBULL - (Gilesgate Moor) January 22, (suddenly, at home), aged 69 years. Joe, dearly loved and devoted husband of Frances (nee Merrington), much loved dad of Barry, Neil, Fred, Michael and Paul, a very dear father-in-law, adored grandad, loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle who will be so greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Monday January 30, in St. Gile's Church, Gilesgate at 11.15 a.m. Committal to follow in Durham crematorium. By request family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired for The British Heart Foundation, c/o the family. Resting with Tonks Funeral Directors. Tel: (0191) 5262375.
TURTON - January 19, peacefully in hospital, of Wilton House, Darlington. Lois Dudley, aged 86 years, loving wife of the late Eric and a much loved sister and aunt. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Salvation Army, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
UNDERWOOD - Sarah (Sally), aged 101 years, formerly of Oswin Grove, Gilling West. Died peacefully at Richmond House on January 17. Beloved wife of the late Frank, much loved mother of Dallas, dear mother-in-law to Les and a loving nana and great-nana. Funeral service at St. Agatha's Church, Gilling West on Thursday January 26, at 1.15 p.m. followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church, no flowers please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for Cancer Research UK.
VINEY - January 22, of Evenwood. John, aged 82 years, devoted husband of Ruby, a much loved and loving dad, father-in-law, granda and great-granda. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood at 2.10 p.m. on Monday, January 30, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given for Ward 5, Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
WADDELL - Annie Paterson (nee Edgar), sadly passed away quietly on Friday, January 20, after bravely fighting cancer and losing her husband Roy over Christmas. Sleep well Mum, you will be deeply missed by your loving son and daughter, Rankin and Susanne and your much loved grandson Lyle. You were an amazing person and an inspiring woman to all of those whose lives you touched. A secular service will be held at Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. on Monday, January 30, followed by a reception at Thirsk and Northallerton Golf Club at 4.30 p.m.
WADE - January 17, peacefully in hospital, of High Coniscliffe. Betty, beloved wife of the late Peter and will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Tuesday January 31. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
WAKEFIELD - (Fencehouses) Peacefully, in hospital on January 22, aged 80 years. Sally (Sarah), beloved wife of the late Matthew Benjamin, much loved mam of Anne, Joan and Sally, loved mother-in-law, devoted grandma and great-grandma and also a loving aunt. 'A light is from our household gone'. Will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, Chilton Moor on Tuesday January 31, at 12.15 p.m. followed by interment at Houghton-le-Spring Cemetery at 1.00 p.m.
WALL - January 24 (peacefully, surrounded by her family, after a long illness borne with great courage), of Darlington. Norma (nee Fairless), aged 71 years, beloved wife of Ronald, dearly loved mam of Gillian and Judith, dear mother-in-law of Neil and Mike, loving grandma of Christina, Laura, Deborah and Lucy, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral Wednesday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Mark's Church at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, Co. Durham, DL3 7UA.
WARD - January 23 (suddenly), of Thornton Watlass. Neil, aged 76 years, dearly loved husband of Joyce, a much loved dad of Yvonne, Gary and Julie, also a devoted grandad. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Mary's Church, Thornton Watlass on Saturday, January 28 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the C.C.U. at the Friarage Hospital and St. Mary's Church.
WARDELL - January 20, in hospital, of Welbeck Avenue, Darlington. Janey, aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Christopher, dearly loved mother of Vivienne, David and Christopher, much loved grandma of Deborah, Sinead, Samantha, Jade and George, great-grandma of Michael, Craig, Liam, Bridie, Ben, Hannah, baby Scarlet Rose and baby Paris Marie, dear sister of Jim, Ned and Dessy and will be sadly missed by the many children she cared for. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Anne's Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery.
WARDLE - January 23, formerly of Hamsterley. Dorothy (Deena, nee Richardson), aged 83 years, dear wife of the late Herbert, beloved mother of Peter, Rosemary and John, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving nana and great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, January 27.
WATSON - January 23, (peacefully, in hospital), of Stanley Terrace, Thornley. John, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Willins) and a much loved father of David, dearest father-in-law of Mandy, dearly loved grandad of Joseph and Matthew. Cortege leaving residence, Monday at 10.35 a.m. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service and cremation at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to, Blackhall Day Centre, Glendale House, c/o, Speckmans Funeral Service.
WEELANDS - January 24, peacefully, at the Ruskin Unit, the Carlton Clinic, Carlisle. Harry, aged 88 years, of Willow Close, Penrith, Cumbria and formerly of Durham City. Beloved husband of Iris, dearly loved dad of Jill, father-in-law of Ian and loving grandad of Nick, Claire, Elizabeth and Rachel. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Monday, January 30 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for the Carlton Clinic may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardson's Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 8HR.
WHEELER - Tony, of Ryde, Isle of Wight on December 20, aged 80 years, following a short illness. Dearly loved husband of Joyce, father to Susan, Richard and Sonia and grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. Many thanks for all kind wishes and sympathy.
WILSON - Alan, thanks for some of the best times in my life. Gone but will never be forgotten. R.I.P Phil
WILSON - January 25 (suddenly), of Bishop Auckland. Les, aged 60 years, beloved and loved husband of Ann, devoted dad of Stephen and Denise, dear father-in-law to Peter, loving granda of Lucy and Carol, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.20 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, followed by private interment. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given c/o the family for the British Heart Foundation.
WILSON - January 4, of Darlington. Alan Peter (Lofty), aged 46 years, dear dad of Raymond, Martin and Jane, loving son of Raymond and the late Diane, much loved brother of Robert, John and Jane. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. John's Church at 12.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WOOD - January 26, suddenly after a short illness. Pauline (nee Robinson), aged 45 years, of Darlington, loving wife of Leslie, daughter of Jean, sister of Phillip, sister-in-law of Millie, auntie of Rebbecca and Charlotte. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, February 2 at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Would friends please meet at the Crematorium. No flowers by request. Resting at John Meynell Funeral Service, 148-150 North Road, Darlington.
YOUNG - Margaret Young (nee Peart), of Crook, wife of Tony, died on January 22 at Crosshills Nursing Home, Stanhope. Funeral at 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31 in St. Catherine's Church, Crook, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations can be made to St. Catherine's Church, Crook.
AKERS - (nee Barr) February 28, peacefully, in St Michael's Hospice, Harrogate, after a long illness bravely borne. Carol, aged 59 years, dearly beloved wife of John Akers. Service at Harrogate Crematorium on Tuesday, March 7 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations to her memory may be given to St. Michael's Hospice, Hornbeam Park Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 8QL.
ALDERSON - Vera February 20, peacefully, in hospital. Vera, aged 88 years, devoted and beloved wife of the late Tom, most dearly loved and cherished by her daughters Eileen and Joan, her sons-in-law Jim and Jim and her adored grandchildren Gareth, Matthew, Ruth and Greg. Service and cremation to take place at Teesside Crematorium in St. Bede's Chapel on Thursday, March 2 at 11.30 a.m. Loved Beyond Words
ALLEN - February 26 (peacefully, in hospital), of Pittington. Ann (nee Pinkerton), aged 65 years, devoted wife of Ernie, beloved mam of Linda and Christine, a sadly missed grandma, sister and auntie. Would friends please meet for service at St. Laurence's Church, Pittington on Monday, March 6 at 10.30 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
ARMSTRONG - (nee Langlands) On February 27, (peacefully, in hospital after a short illness), of Trimdon Colliery. Jane (Jenny), aged 74 years. Beloved wife of Jim, a dearly loved mother of Malcolm, Christine and Denise, a dear mother-in-law of Christine, Bill and Jim, also a much loved gran of Jenna, Peter and Michael. Friends please meet at St. Paul's Church Monday March 6, for service at 10.00 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
BAILEY - February 22 (suddenly). Arthur, aged 74 years, of Staindrop. Beloved son of the late Alfred and Sarah Ellen. Will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral Tuesday March 7. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
BAINBRIDGE - May 21, 1958 to February 24, 2006. A Thanksgiving Service to celebrate the life of Shaughan Kevin Bainbridge, will be held at St. Augustine's R.C. Church, Larchfield Street, Darlington on Friday, March 3, 2006 at 2.00 p.m. No flowers. All welcome.
BARBER - February 28, after a long illness, of Watt Street, Ferryhill. Brenda aged 70 years, dearly loved wife of Cec, much loved sister-in-law and aunt. Cortege leaving residence 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 7 for service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m.
BARNFATHER - February 25, in hospital. John Alexander, aged 79 years, formerly of Windmill House, Brafferton, devoted husband of the late Nancy and dearly loved father of Graham. Funeral to take place on Tuesday, March 7. Would friends please meet for service 12.00 noon at St. Andrew's Church, Aycliffe Village, prior to interment.
BARR - February 27 (suddenly, in Hallgarth Nursing Home), formerly of Croxdale. Doris, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Bernard Barr and previously the late John McQuillen, a loving mother of Patrick, Peter and Angela, step mother to Peter and Brian and a loving mother-in-law, grandmother and great-gran. Would friends please meet in St. Charles' R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village Friday for a Requiem Mass at 9.30 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
BEAN - February 24 (at St. John's Nursing Home), of Cleveland Terrace, Darlington. Iris (nee Quinn), aged 84 years, beloved wife of Reg, loving mother of Judith, Michael and David, mother-in-law of Stan and Sue, much loved granny of Alice and Tom. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends kindly meet for Requiem Mass in St. Augustine's Church at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only please.
BETTS - Thomas February 23, of Thornhill Road, Shotton. Tom, aged 77 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Gertrude, a loving father of David, Julia, Thomas and Paul, dear father-in-law and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, March 1. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
BLACKWELL - February 23 (of Stain-drop, formerly of Leicester and Glossop). Fred, a much loved father of Duncan, Richard, Mary, Amy and Jack, also a loving grandfather and friend. The funeral service took place on Thursday March 2.
BOOKER - Estelle Ailsa Died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February 25, at Kingsland House, Shorham-by-Sea. She will be greatly missed by David and Vanessa, Jane and Chris and by her grandchildren Mark, Sam, Daniel and Holly. Thanks Giving service to be held at Osmotherley, North Yorkshire in August. Enquiries to, Hanningtons Funeral Directors Tel: (01273) 778733.
BOWE - February 15, of Darlington. William (Billy), a dear brother of Alf, uncle of Anthony and Jacqueline. Sadly Missed
BOWE - February 15 (in hospital), of Golden Last, Scarborough. William (Billy), aged 64 years. Funeral to take place on Wednesday, March 1. Would family and friends please meet 9.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Any enquiries to the Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel. (01325) 463203.
