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LAIDMAN - March 21, suddenly, of Sherburn Village. Eleanor, aged 66 years, beloved wife of Billy, devoted mam of Billy, Carole, Alison and Irene, also a treasured grandma. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, March 29 at 11.00 a.m.
LAMB - Percy Milburn March 18, peacefully, aged 93 years, of Coopers Close, Thornley, beloved brother of the late Billy and a dearly loved friend of many. Service to take place at the Kingdom Hall in Durham on Thursday at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment at Wheatley Hill Cemetery. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the Kingdom Hall and are welcome afterwards at Percy's home residence for refreshments.
LEDDY - Kenneth March 18, in hospital, of Atkinson Grove Shotton. Ken, aged 67 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Joan, a dearly loved dad of Alan, Keith and Joanne, loving son of Jimmy Hind, a dear father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle, also a devoted granda and great-granda. Cremation Durham Crematorium Friday March 24. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 1.00 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service. Tel (0191) 5864322.
LEDGARD - March 17, peacefully, after a short illness, at St Margaret Care Home, Durham City. Dorothy, aged 92 years, beloved sister of Anne Howe. Family and friends please meet Monday at Durham Crematorium for service at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to The National Trust, North East Regional Office, Scotts Gap, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 4EG.
LEE - Brian Jeffrey, died March 19, 2006, in South Africa, formerly of Coundon. Son of the late Bartholomew and Jenny, brother of David and Maria. R.I.P.
LEIGHTON - March 21, of High Street North, Langley Moor. Bobby, aged 66 years, will be sadl;y missed by all his family and frends. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday March 30 at 11.00 a.m.
LEITCH - March 11, peacefully surrounded by her family of Whitemeadows, Darlington. Marjorie, the best mam in the world to Neil, Jane, Sarah and Andrew, loving mother-in-law to Clare, John and John, devoted gran to Megan, Anna, Jessica and Tilly and sister to Anne. A celebration for Marjorie's life will be held on Friday, March 24 in All Saints' Church, Blackwell at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR. "Irreplaceable and always in our hearts."
LYNN - March 19, of Etherley Moor, Bishop Auckland. Mawson, aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Lily, devoted dad of Eileen, Billy, Ken and the late Mawson, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad, also a dear brother and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Escomb Saxon Church at 11.30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery.
MARSAY - March 16 (peacefully at home). Bill, aged 74 years, of Darlington, a dearly beloved husband of Maureen, a much loved dad of Paul and Susan, devoted grandad of Claire and Phil, Kathryn and Dave and Sarah, a loved great-grandad of Connor and Jack, also a loving brother-in-law of Marj-orie, Peter and George. Funeral Monday, March 27. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at St. Andrew's Church, prior to burial in the West Cemetery. Floral tributes to the Co-operative Funeral Service or donations if so desired to Whitby Lifeboat Association (R.N.L.I.)
MARSHALL - Stephen, aged 30 years, of Olav Road, Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on March 16. Dearly loved youngest son of Margaret and Keith, much loved brother to Paul, Angela and Karen, dear brother-in-law to Sharon and loving daddy of Rebecca. Funeral service at The Zetland Christian Centre, Richmond on Wednesday March 29 at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at The Zetland Centre. Floral tributes may be sent to, John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond.
MAUGHAN - March 16 (very peacefully in hospital), of St. David's Close, Tudhoe. Ralph, aged 94 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Ivy and Doreen, also a much loved dad, granda and great-granda. Would friends please meet at St. David's Church, Tudhoe on Thursday for a service at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery.
McCARTHY - (Lanchester) On March 19, aged 79 years. Francis (Frank), beloved husband of the late Mary, dear dad of Claire and Joan, much loved grandad of Marc, Joanne, Phillip and Kirsty, great-grandad of Joshua and father-in-law of David. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in All Saints' R.C. Church, Lanchester on Saturday, March 25 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Kitswell Road Cemetery. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
MOORE - March 13 (suddenly, at home) in Shildon. Alan, aged 62 years. The funeral service will take place Tomorrow Wednesday March 22 10.00 a.m. at Durham Crematorium
MORTON - March 18 (peacefully, at Langley Park Care Home), a lifelong resident of Esh Winning. Ivy aged 85 years, dearly beloved wife of the late John Robert, a dearest mother of Allan and Jean and a dear mother-in-law of Iris and Norman, also a loving nana and nan and a much loved sister. Interment Friday, March 24 in Parkwood Cemetery, following a service in the Baptist Chapel, Esh Winning at 12.45 p.m. Friends please meet at Chapel. Coach provided from the Chapel after the service.
NICHOL - March 21 (suddenly), of Oxclose Crescent, Spennymoor. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 69 years, beloved wife of the late Alan, a dearly loved mam of Susan and Ian, a loving mother-in-law of Karen and a much loved nanna of Lyndsey and Aidan. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor Monday for a service at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Rock Road Cemetery.
NICOL - March 17, of Howlish Hall, Coundon, formerly of Harton, South Shields. Gertrude, aged 95 years, loving wife of the late Bill, devoted mother of Pamela, Joan and William, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. on Thursday, March 23.
PEART - March 17, peacefully at home, in Crook. Mary, aged 90 years, formerly of Tow Law. Beloved wife to the late John, devoted mother of Ann, Brenda and Barry and a dear mother-in-law to Sheila. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 10.50 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only, by request.
PENNIE - March 17, peacefully in hospital, of Hurworth (formerly Gainford). John McInnes, aged 81 years, much loved husband of Eileen, loving father of Alan, Linda and Simon, brother of Arthur, father-in-law to Adie, Michael and Wendy, grandfather to Jonathan and Andrew and great-grandfather to Samuel and Nicholas. Funeral Tuesday, March 28. Will friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Sadly missed
PENNIE - March 17, peacefully in hospital, of Hurworth (formerly Gainford). John McInnes, aged 81 years, much loved husband of Eileen, loving father of Alan, Linda and Simon, brother of Arthur, father-in-law to Adie, Michael and Wendy, grandfather to Jonathan and Andrew and great-grandfather to Samuel Nicholas. Funeral Tuesday, March 28. Will friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Sadly missed
PLEDGER - March 20, in hospital, of 21 Elvet Crescent, Durham. Alfie, aged 90 years, dearly loved brother of the late Elsie and Doris. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, March 29 at 11.30 a.m. By request, family flowers only please.
RAINE - Joseph William (Bill) On March 19, suddenly in hospital, but peacefully in his sleep. Bill, aged 65 years, beloved brother of Bryan, dear brother-in-law of June, also a dear uncle and great-uncle. Service to take place on Monday, March 27 in Stranton Grange Crematorium Chapel, Hartlepool at 10.00 a.m. No flowers by request. Re-united with his loved ones
REYNOLDS - (nee Moore) Pauline, aged 47 years, peacefully in hospital on March 19, of Longfield Road, Darlington. Dearly loved wife of Peter, much loved mam of Nicola, loving sister of Peter and Letitia and a much loved aunty of Devon, Amber and Autumn. Funeral Friday, March 24. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church, North Road at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.
RICHARDSON - Joseph March 17 (peacefully at The Butterwick Hospice). Joe, aged 75 years, of Eaglescliffe. Dearly loved husband of the late Kath (nee Asquith), dearest father of Carol, Christopher and Jill, dear father-in-law of David, Liz and Brian, a much loved grandad of Ben, Katy, Jody, Wendy, Joe and Sam. Service in Yarm Parish Church Friday March 24, at 10.30 a.m. prior to cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to, Butterwick Hospice, Middlefield Road, Hardwick, Stockton.
RICHARDSON - George William Allan (Allan), formerly of Moulton, died peacefully at home in Little Smeaton on March 17, after an illness bravely borne. Dearly loved husband of June (nee Turnbull), much loved father of Graham and Jonathan, dear father-in-law to Helen and Esther and loving grandad of Georgina, Alex, Adam, Isaac, Jamie and Sophia. To be received into St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Wednesday, March 22 at 6.00 p.m. Requiem Mass on Thursday, March 23 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in South Cowton Churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. Flowers may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. Rest in Peace
ROBERTSON - Einhard Wilhelm (Einy), fell asleep on March 18, 2006, aged 31 years. Adored husband of Nicky, cherished son of Helen and Raymond, dear son-in-law of Brenda and Bert, treasured brother of Jane and brother-in-law of Howard, Jo and Clive, beloved uncle of Beth, Tom, Therese and Joshua. Funeral Wednesday March 29. Friends please meet for a service of remembrance at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Flowers if desired may be sent to, Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
ROBINSON - Gilesgate March 19 (suddenly, at home). Ronald (Ronnie), aged 85 years, the devoted husband of Jean, much loved dad of Joan and Peter, dear father-in-law of Eric, loving grandad of Karen and Steven, also a much loved uncle of all the families. Ronnie will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate on Monday, March 27 at 10.15 a.m. for service prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. By request, family flowers only. Donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham DH1 2HX.
ROBINSON - March 22 (peacefully, in hospital). John, aged 82 years, of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Hartlepool, beloved husband of the late Edna, dearly loved dad of Keith, Ian and Paul, also a loving father-in-law and grandad and a much loved brother to Alan and Doris. Would friends please meet for service on Tuesday, March 28 at 11.00 a.m. St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by interment at the West Cemetery.
ROSS - Suddenly on March 20, of South View, Bearpark. Donald (Deputy leader of Durham County Council). Darling husband of Joan, loving father of Elaine and Ann, much loved son-in-law of Lily Ayre, a dear brother of Herbert and Ian, a caring brother-in-law, father-in-law, uncle, friend and colleague. Friends please meet for service in St. Edmund's Church, Bearpark on Monday March 27, at 2.15 p.m. Private cremation to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given after the service for St. Edmund's Church.
ROWLEY - March 19 (peacefully), of Shildon, (formerly of Eldon Lane). Wilf, aged 77 years. Loving husband of Jean, dearly loved dad of Gill, Graham, Philip and the late Alan, dear father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and brother. Friends please meet for service and cremation in Durham Crematorium on Wednesday March 29, at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired may be sent to, Butterwick Hospice, MacMillan House, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland.
SALMON - Patricia Lilian (Trish, nee Topping). On March 19, peacefully at home, after a short illness surrounded by her loving family, aged 58 years of Beech Grove, Trimdon Station. Dearly beloved wife of Derick, also a dearly loved mam, mother-in-law, grandma and sister. Cortege to leave residence on Friday for Requiem Mass at St. William's Church, Trimdon Village at 11.00 a.m. prior to cremation at Hartlepool Cremator ium. All friends are kindly invited please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so deisred to Cancer Research or Sedgefield Day Care Unit c/o, Betty Eadsforth.
SANDERSON - March 22, suddenly in hospital, of The Broadway Darlington. John Joseph (Sandy) C.G.I. Royal Navy Retired, aged 75 years, a loving husband of Brenda, father of John, Lorraine and Gordon and a dear father-in-law, grandad and brother. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. No flowers please. Donations if desired may be sent for the Royal Naval Benevolent Fund c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
SCOTT - March 15 (suddenly, at home). John, aged 65 years. Dearly loved son of the late Jack and Norah, beloved brother of Harry, Margaret, Eunice, Matty and the late Joan and Marion, will also be sadly missed by his nephews and nieces. Friends please meet for service on Thursday March 23 at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m.
SHAW - March 22, peacefully, in hospital, of Bramall Lane, Darlington. Victor, in his 65th year, beloved husband of Maureen, a dearly loved father of Susan and Andrew and also a much loved grandad. Funeral Wed-nesday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 JR.
SHEPHEARD - March 17, peacefully in St. John's Nursing Home, Darlington. Joan Martha (Patty), aged 75 years, dearly loved wife of the late Bill, much loved mam of Anthony and Garry, dear mother-in-law of Jane and Shelley, adored nan of Claire, Paul, Peter, Liam and Danny and loving sister of Susan, Stan and the late Norma. Funeral Wednesday, March 29. Friends please meet for service in West Cemetery Chapel at 11.15 a.m., followed by interment. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
SIMPSON - March 21 (peacefully in Lothian House), formerly of New Brancepeth. Sarah Emily, aged 81 years, beloved wife of Albert, a dearly loved mam of Malcolm and Sylvia, a loving mother-in-law of Lynne and Des, a much loved gran to Hannah and Andrew and a dear sister of Winnie. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Wednesday for a service and committal 2.00 p.m.
SLATER - March 21, of Esperley, Cockfield. Joan (nee Foster), aged 51 years, devoted wife of Michael, dearly loved mam of Janice, Nicola and Mary, a dear mother-in-law, also a loving nana. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockfield at 10.15 a.m. on Monday, March 27, followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be sent to Cancer Research.
SOLAN - March 17, of Brandon. Marjorie, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Micky, dearly loved mother of David, Peter and Michael and a loving gran of Ian, Stuart, Emma and Mark. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday, March 24 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers for The Stroke Association.
SPENCER - Derrick Kirkham, formerly of Thirsk, peacefully in York Hospital on March 17, aged 78 years, loving husband of the late Mary, a much loved dad of David. Funeral service to take place Acomb Baptist Church, York at 10.45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, followed by cremation at York Crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to J.G. Fielder and Son, 48-50 Clarence Street, York.
STEVENS - March 20, peacefully at home, in Bishop Auckland. Boyne (Barny), beloved husband of Sonia (nee Sunny Dixon), devoted dad of Jacqueline, Glenn and the late Denice, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving granda, great-granda, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m., Friday, March 24. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be left in the crematorium for Cancer Research.
STILES - Joseph Henry (Harry, little Harry the Postman), aged 82 years, of St. Edmunds Close, Brompton-on-Swale, formerly of Colville Crescent, Colburn, died peacefully in hospital on March 20. Beloved husband of the late Gertie, much loved dad of Alan, Carol, Harry, Paul, Colin and Les and a dear father-in-law, loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Monday, March 27 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private interment. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate in Church for Colburn Church Funds.
STOCKDALE - David, aged 74 years, suddenly at home, of Sessay, dearly loved brother of Harwood. Funeral service at Sessay Parish Church on Tuesday, March 28 at 2.00 p.m. Flowers or if desired donations may be made to the British Heart Foundation and Church Funds. Family and friends please meet at the Church.
