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PRIME - Died peacefully in hospital on February 23. Elsie, aged 78 years, of Bedale, dearly beloved wife of the late Freddy, devoted mother of Sylvia, Sheila, Peter and Paul, also dear mother-in-law and a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Friday, March 3 at 2.30 p.m. Donations, if desired, to be given to the Ainderby Ward of the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
PROUDLOCK - Christine (Chris), aged 80 years, of Whashton, died peacefully on February 28. Beloved wife of the late Fred, much loved mum of Richard and John, a dear mother-in-law, loving nana of Wendy, Debbie, Mark, Helen and Catherine and devoted great-nana to Laura, Amy, Louis, Evan, Grace, Bailey and Samuel. Funeral service at St Peter and St Felix Church, Kirby Hill on Wednesday, March 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. 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 Victoria Ward, Friary Hospital, Richmond.
REDPATH - Carri February 28, peacefully, after an illness borne with great courage, of Darlington. Carri, aged 43 years, dearly loved daughter of Ken and the late Maureen, a much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and a wonderful friend. Funeral Tuesday. Family and friends please meet for service in St. Columba's Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington DL3 7UA.
ROBINSON - February 28, of Ferryhill. Alice (nee Davis), beloved wife of Fred and also a dear sister, aunt and sister-in-law. Would friends please meet for service on Tuesday, March 7 at 3.00 p.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel.
ROBINSON - February 28, suddenly, of Green Leas, Carlton. Brian, much loved husband of Lynn, dearly loved dad of Gary and Michael, a dear brother, brother-in-law and will be sadly missed by his family, many friends, work colleagues and especially by his dog Bruce. Funeral Thursday March 9. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Redmarshall at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for the Butterwick Hospice c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
ROBINSON - March 2 (after a short illness), of Osborne Terrace Ferryhill. Sandra, aged 50 years, will be sadly missed by Pat, John and family, also all relatives and friends. Will friends please meet for service at the Methodist Chapel, Ferryhill on Wednesday, March 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery, Spenny-moor. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the District Nurses, Spennymoor.
ROE - Darlington February 24 (peacefully at Grosvenor Park). Jack (John), aged 80 years (formerly of Close House). Dearly loved husband of the late Peggy, beloved brother of Elsie and her partner Bill, dear uncle of Ronald and Lynne, cousin of Ken and father-in-law of Angie. Funeral Thursday, March 2. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. John's Church, Bank Top 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation. Floral tributes, if so desired, may be sent to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
ROY - February 25 (peacefully in hospital, after a short illness, borne with courage and dignity), of Pine Tree Grove, Middleton St George. Robert (Rob), aged 58 years, dearly loved husband of Brenda and the late Dot, much loved father of Joanne, Nicola and Michael and step-father and friend to Neil and Phil, a loving father-in-law of Jez, a devoted grandad and a friend to many. Funeral Monday, March 6. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired for Cancer Research U.K., P.O. Box 123, London WC2A 3PX.
SANDERSON - February 22 (peacefully, in hospital), of Eden Close, Heighington. Henry, aged 84 years. Much loved husband of the late Isabel, a loving father of Brenda, Yvonne and Carole, also a dearly loved grandad to Lee, Paul, Richard, Mark and Adam. Funeral Friday March 3. Would friends please meet at 1.15 p.m. for service at The West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington, prior to cremation.
SAYER - March 1 (peacefully, in Howlish Hall Nursing Home), of Potts Road, Leeholme. John, aged 80 years, beloved husband of the late Audrey and a much loved father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet for service in St James' Church, Coundon on Wednesday, March 8 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Ceme-tery.
SEWELL - February 24, of Chilton. Eva (nee Dolby), aged 100 years, dearly loved wife of the late James, much loved mam of Ann and mater of Jim, treasured nana of Julie, Alison, Dave and Paul, great-nana of Ella, Amy, Abby, Beth, James and Faye. Would friends please meet in Windlestone Methodist Chapel Monday for a service at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Chilton Cemetery. Family flowers only please.
SIMPSON - Ada Mary, late of 4 Newbiggin Lane, Lanch-ester, died in Calgary Alberta, Canada October 21, 2005 aged 90 years. Memorial Service and Interment of Ashes at Satley Parish Church on Tuesday, March 7 at 2.00 p.m. Friends and family invited to meet afterwards in the Church Hall.
SMITH - March 2 (peacefully), of Crook. Elsie (nee Crane), aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas, loving mam of David, Peter and Susan, dear mother-in-law of Susan Mary, Margaret and Keith, dearly loved gran of James, Katharine, Alison and Christopher, also a much loved great-gran of Luke and Joseph. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church on Friday March 10, at 2.00 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
SNOWDON - February 25, of Gilesgate Moor, formerly of Sherburn Hill. Joseph (Joe), aged 76 years, loving husband of the late Hilda, devoted father to Anne, Kevin and Keith, a dear father-in-law and grandad. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service and committal on Monday, March 6 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Alzheimers Society. Plate provided at the Crematorium.
STEPHENSON - On February 22, (peacefully in hospital), of East Lea, Thornley. John, aged 66 years. Beloved husband of Barbara, dearly loved father of John, Tracy and Emelda, much loved grandad of Rebecca, Emma, Conor and Joe, also a dear father-in-law of Tony. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday at 9.50 a.m. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Thornley R.C. Church at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment in Thornley Cemetery. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy. R.I.P.
STEPHENSON - Charles Henry (Hal) In hospital on February 26, aged 84 years, of Yarm (formerly of Trafford Hill Farm). Beloved husband of Marjorie, dearly loved dad of Roger, dear father-in-law of Sally and grandad of Beth and Matthew. Funeral service to be held in Yarm Methodist Church on Monday, March 6 at 1.15 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to 'Yarm Methodist Church'.
STOREY - February 27, of East End, Wolsingham. Mabel (Hall), aged 96 years, dearly loved wife of the late John Dodd (Jack), loving mother of Carol, mother-in-law of Malcolm and sister of Marie. Will friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Parish Church on Saturday, March 4 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the church.
STUBBS - February 22 (peacefully, in hospital), of Faulkner Road. Freda, aged 73 years, beloved wife of Joseph, loving mum to Lynn and a devoted granny to Natalie and Andrew. Would friends please meet for service on Monday, March 6 at 11.00 a.m. at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
STURDY - March 1 (peacefully), formerly of Thornton-le-Moor. Blanche, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Eric, loving mother of Maureen, Denis, Angela, Wendy, Carol and the late Malcolm, a dear sister, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service will be held at St. Andrew's Church, South Otterington on Wednesday, March 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Thornton-le-Moor.
SWAINSTON - Margaret Mary (Peggy), aged 80 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on March 2. A much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. To be received into St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Thursday, March 9 at 6.00 p.m. Funeral Service on Friday, March 10 at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Rest in Peace
TAYLOR - Joan Margaret On February 24, peacefully in hospital. Joan, aged 83 years, of Darling ton. Dearly beloved wife of the late Robert, much loved mother of Janet and the late Susan, adored nanna of Katie, mother-in-law of Brian and a dear sister of Betty and the late Stanley. Funeral Monday March 6. Would friends please meet for service in St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church, Brinkburn Road, Darlington at 10.00 a.m., prior to cremation.
THIRLAWAY - March 1, peacefully in hospital. Marion, aged 77 years, of Millbank Terrace, Station Town, devoted and dearly loved mam, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Cortege to leave residence on Wednesday for service at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate at 12.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the North East Air Ambulance Fund.
THOMPSON - February 24, of Pear Lea, Brandon. Jennie, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late George Henry and a much loved mother of Neville and daughter-in-law Jean, a grandma and great-grandma and a dear aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Friday, March 3 at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given at church, in envelopes only please, for Leukaemia Research.
THOMPSON - February 24, of Pear Lea, Brandon. Jennie, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late George Henry and a much loved mother of Neville. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Friday, March 3 at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given at church, in envelopes only please, for Leukaemia Research.
TOFT - Mary February 28, of Gray Court, Easington Colliery. Mary, aged 81 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of Margaret and also a treasured gran of Rachel and Rebecca. Interment Easington Colliery Cemetery on Monday, March 6. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Easington Colliery Methodist Church at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Cancer Research. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel (0191) 5864322.
TWEDDLE - February 25, of Shildon. Bill, aged 78 years, beloved husband of the late Vera, devoted dad of Lyn, Phillip, Neil and Paul, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving grandad, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 11.30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 7, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations for Cancer Research may be left with the family, if so desired.
WALL - Lily (formerly Downing) February 27 (suddenly), of Rockwell House, Darlington. Lily. aged 85 years, dearly loved wife of the late Ernie, devoted mother to Michael and Maureen, dearest mother-in-law of Neville, adored nana to David, Stephen, Kate, Matthew and Helen and great-nana to Luke, Isabella, Jack, Zoe and Harry, also a loving sister and aunt. Funeral Wednesday March 8. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m.
WALLACE-LOWELL - On February 28 (in hospital). Christine Wallace-Lowell, of 4 Shawl Terrace, Leyburn. Will friends please meet at 4 Shawl Terrace, Leyburn at 11.30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 7 for a Service of Commemoration, followed by interment at Leyburn Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations in lieu for the British Heart Foundation, care of Richard Sanderson, Funeral Director, St. Matthews Works, Leyburn, North Yorks., DL8 5EG.
WAYMAN - February 26 (peacefully), of Coundon, (formerly Chilton). Charles, aged 84 years. Loving husband of Sheila, also a dearly loved dad and grandad. Friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon on Friday March 3, at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Chilton Cemetery.
WILKINSON - On February 22 (suddenly in hospital), of 6 Holmebrae, Bain-bridge. Mark, aged 51 years, very dear husband of Gillian, loving brother of Ronnie and Linda and dear son-in-law of Margaret. Funeral service to be held at St. Oswald's Church, Askrigg on Thursday, March 2 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Bainbridge Cemetery. Family flowers only please, however, donations in memory of Mark, if so desired, may be given at the service for the C.I.C.U. at the James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
WILLIAMS - February 28 (suddenly, after an illness bravely fought), of Bishop Auckland. Glynne David, aged 59 years, much loved and cherished husband, soulmate and best friend of Ann (nee Richards), a very loving and much loved dad of Debbie and Dean, a dearly loved son of Harriet and the late Vernon, a devoted and loving grandad of Sophie, Lauren, Callum, Carl and Rhian, much loved father-in-law of Anthony and Donna, dear brother-in-law and uncle, dear cousin and nephew-in-law, also a dear friend. Friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland on Tuesday March 7 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery. Will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.
WINLOW - Darlington February 25 (after a long illness). Cynthia Doreen (nee Grey), dearly loved wife of the late George Brown Winlow, much loved mother of Carole and beloved grandmother of Angela and Jason. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Monday, March 6. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Floral tributes if desired may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
ALLAN - March 13 (peacefully, at home). Derek, aged 57 years, of Kirkstall Crescent Darlington, a much loved husband of Christine, a dearly loved dad of Daxan and Jenny, also a treasured grandad and loving brother and a much loved brother-in-law. Funeral Wednesday March 22. Would family and friends please meet 3.15 pm for service at Darlington Crema-torium. Floral tributes if desired to Co-operative Funeral Service, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.
ALLAN - Derek Fondest memories of a dear friend. Rest In Peace. Wyn and Dennis
ASHTON - March 8 (suddenly). Madge, aged 78 years, of Esk Road, Darlington. A dearly loved wife of the late George, more than a mother, precious mam who we all loved so much, words cannot express what you meant to us, life will never be the same now we have lost you, always in our thoughts. A loving mam of George, Richard, Carol, Trisha, Chrisy, Belly and Kenneth, mother-in-law of Janet, Nini, Nhoj, John, Bev, Paul and Sue, not forgetting Ann, Puddy and Bruno the dog, beloved nana of the late Michael, special nana, great-nana, auntie, sister and sister-in-law. Funeral Thursday March 16. Would friends please meet 10.50 a.m. for service at St. Columbos Church prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. R.I.P.
ASHTON - Special mam, special nana. We won't know what to do all day now that you've gone. We won't be able to laugh like we did, we will miss you, but treasure the time we had with you. Love and missed by Belly and Claire.
ASHTON - Of all the lovely things in life, however great or small. To have you as a nana was the greatest thing of all. Love and miss you always. Claire, John, Lee and Sophie.
ATKINSON - March 3 (suddenly). David John, aged 60 years, of Pensbury Street, Darlington. Funeral Tuesday, March 21. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
ATKINSON - March 13. Robert Spence, aged 96 years, of Bishop Auckland, beloved husband of the late Alice, sadly missed by all the family. Service to be held in Durham Crematorium on Thursday, March 23 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, may be given for the Butterwick Hospice at the crematorium.
BELL - March 11 (peacefully at home), of 1 Dale View, Middleton-in-Teesdale. Albert Lance, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Marjorie, much loved father of Christopher, John and Richard, a dear father-in-law of Lay, Ann and Anne and a loving granda of Christopher, Sarah, James, Jonathon, Anthony and John. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Middleton-in-Teesdale on Friday, March 17 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations may be made in church for Church Funds and the R.N.I.B.
BENFOLD - Framwellgate Moor March 14, in hospital. Linda, devoted wife of the late Bill, most dearly loved and cherished mother and friend of Malcolm and Hilary. Service and cremation to take place at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday March 22 at 10.30 a.m. Loved Beyond Words
BINGE - March 10 (in hospital), of Burniston Drive, Billingham. Maurice, aged 75 years, beloved husband of the late Robina, a dearly loved father of Jonathan and Susan, dear grandfather of Dominic, Philippa and Megan. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton-le-Skerne at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for the British Heart Foundation c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
