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McNEALLY - Suddenly on July 23. Val, aged 78 years, of Bishop Auckland, beloved wife of the late James, devoted mother of Maureen and Anne, dear mother-in-law to Chris and Michael, also a much loved and loving nana and great-grandma. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Wilfrid's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.15 p.m. on Friday, July 28, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given for the Hospice.
MILLER - July 19 (peacefully, in hospital), of Stanton Hall Care Home, Darlington, (formerly of Winchester Way, Darlington). Norman, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Peggy, also much loved uncle to Ian, Pam, Sean, Samantha and godfather to Maureen. Funeral Friday July 28. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium All floral tributes to, The Co-operative Funeral Service, 50 St. Cuthberts Way, Darlington.
NORRIS - July 26 (peacefully in hospital), of Front Street, Sowerby, Thirsk. Robert (Bob), aged 92 years, a dear uncle and great-uncle. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Wednesday, August 2 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
O'NEILL - July 21 (peacefully in hospital), of Harris Street, Darlington. Kay, aged 56 years, much loved wife to Dave, loving mam to Peter, John, David, Lisa and Billy Boy, dearly loved daughter to Katie, loving sister to Angela, Georgina and Paula, also a devoted nana. Funeral Thursday, July 27. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service at St. Teresa's R.C. Church, Darlington, followed by interment in the West Cemetery, Darlington.
OUTHWAITE - (nee Tuplin) July 21 (peacefully, in hospital). Ivy, aged 89 years, of Atkinson Gardens, Aycliffe Village. A much loved mother of Derek, Norma, Michael, Colin and the late Sheila, a dearly loved nanna and great-nanna. Funeral Monday July 31. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service in The West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington, prior to interment in The West Cemetery.
OUTHWAITE - July 27 (after an illness patiently borne), of Parkside, Spennymoor. George, aged 77 years, beloved husband of the late Esther, a dearly loved dad of Stephen, a much loved grandad of Richard, Sarah and Glynn and great-grandad of Charlotte and Millie, a loving brother-in-law and a very dear friend to Joyce. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor Wednesday for a service at 2.15 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to the "Butterwick Hospice", Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland.
PASSELL - Leslie Arthur, died peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2006 at Risby Park Nursing Home Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, aged 86 years. Husband of Phyllis, father of Douglas, Carol, Deborah and Julie and a loving grandad. Former member of the B.M.W. and M.Z. Motorcycle Clubs. All enquiries to be made to L. Fulcher 80 Whiting Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1NX. Tel (01284) 754049.
PAVEY - July 20, peacefully in hospital. Peter, aged 40 years, much loved son, brother, husband and father of four. Will be sadly missed. Funeral Friday, July 28 at St. John's Church at 9.30 a.m.
PINKNEY - Peacefully in hospital, on July 21. Harold, aged 96 years, of Fylingthorpe (formerly of Darlington). Husband of the late Hilda, a dear beloved father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Service to be held at Scarborough Crematorium on Thursday July 27, at 11.20 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in memory for ward 3, Whitby Hospital may be forwarded to, John Corner Funeral Service. Tel: Whitby (01947) 880424.
POOLE - July 20, peacefully at home after a short illness, of Blackwell, Darlington. Wes, aged 73 years. Beloved husband to Gillian, loving father to Michael, Lois, Ali and Niall and proud grandad to Chris and Anna. Funeral service took place yesterday at Darlington Crematorium Donations if desired may be sent for Cancer Research U.K. c/o, Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, Co. Durham. DL3 7JR.
POOLE - July 20, peacefully at home, after a short illness, of Blackwell, Darlington. Wes, aged 73 years, beloved husband to Gillian, loving father to Michael, Lois, Ali and Niall and proud grandad to Chris and Anna. Funeral Thursday, July 27. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Cancer Research U.K., c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
POTTS - July 20, of St. Helens Auckland. Maureen, beloved wife of the late David, devoted mother of Christine and loving grandma to Richard, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26.
PRESHO - Robert July 23, (in hospital). Bob, aged 71 years, of Billingham. Dearly loved husband of Sheila, also a much loved father, father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service to take place in St. Cuthbert's Church, Billingham on Wednesday August 2, at 10.30 a.m. Prior to private cremation. Friends please meet at church.
PRIOR - Sarah, wife of Adrian, mother to Lucie, Alice and Thomas, died peacefully July 20, 2006. Funeral Thursday, July 27 at St. Mark's, All Souls Avenue, Willesden, London. NW10 at 1.30 p.m. Donations to Macmillan Cancer Relief quoting Sarah Prior.
RACE - July 17, suddenly, formerly of Langley Moor. Edith May, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Matthew, dearly loved mam of Sylvia and Marion, dear mother-in-law of Brian and a loving grandma of Neil and Claire. Would friends and relatives please meet for service at St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Friday, July 28 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St. Cuthbert's Hospice.
RACE - July 22, peacefully in hospital. Ellen (Nelly, nee Pye), dearly loved wife of the late George, devoted mam of Ann, Jenny, George and Sandra, a dear mother-in-law to Tony, Larry, Ann and Jeff, a much loved and loving nanna to Craig, Tracey, Shaun, Julie, Claire and their partners, also great-nanna to Craig and Thomas. Will friends please meet for service at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, July 28 in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for The Dogs' Trust at Sadberge, Darlington.
RICHARDSON - July 19, in hospital, of Beaconsfield Court Care Home, Barnard Castle, formerly of Staindrop and Etherley. Walter in his 95th year, beloved husband of the late Dora, dearly loved dad of Enid, loving brother of Jessie and a special uncle and friend. Funeral service at St Mary's Church, Staindrop on Wednesday, July 26 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Staindrop Cemetery. Friends please meet at Church.
SAMS - July 21, peacefully at home in Evenwood, with his family and friends, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. David, aged 54 years, devoted husband of Maureen, beloved dad of Lee and his partner Louise, treasured son of Joan and the late Abraham, a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood at 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given care of the family for the Butterwick Hospice and the Kidney Association. A donation box will also be available in Evenwood W.M.C. after the service where all are invited for refreshment.
SAMS - David My dad, my best friend, my inspiration who will always be loved and missed. Lee.
SAMS - David A dear brother-in-law, uncle, an inspiration to us all. Love and miss you always. Marion, Keith and family.
SAMS - David A dear brother-in-law and uncle who fought his illness with great courage and dignity, who will never be forgotten. June, Derek and family.
SAMS - Treasured memories of a dear friend David who died with courage and dignity. Rest in Peace. From your friend Terry.
SEABROOK - On July 23, in hospital, of Pony Cube Cottage, Middleham. Jane Frances, aged 62 years, beloved wife of the late Keith, much loved mother of Kim and Mark and sadly missed by Gary and Andrew. Funeral service and cremation at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Wednesday, August 2 at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Yorkshire Cancer Research (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the crematorium.
SEAGRAVE - Peacefully in hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on July 27. Thomas Clifford, aged 76 years, of Walker Drive, Bishop Auckland. Devoted husband of Frances, adored dad of Eileen, Anne and Chris, father-in-law to Norman, Glenn and Winsome, a much loved granda of Kevin, Diane, Christopher, Natalie and Leanne, great-grandad of Thomas, Louise, James and Jordan, also a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, August 3, followed by cremation at Durham. R.I.P.
SIMPSON - Peacefully on Friday, July 21, 2006 at University Hospital, of North Durham, Margery, of 18 St. Cuthbert's Avenue, Framwellgate Moor. Dearly loved by her family, her companion Edna and her many friends. Funeral service at 3.00 p.m. on Friday, July 28 at St. Aidan's Church, Framwellgate Moor, followed by cremation. All friends respectfully invited to both ceremonies and afterwards to Mount Oswald Golf Club. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so wished, to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, 43 Front Street, Langley Park, Durham.
SLACK - July 22, of West Auckland, formerly of Wakefield. Walter, aged 85 years, beloved husband of Betty, devoted father of Tony, dear father-in-law to Debbie, also a much loved and loving grandad to Tom and Eddy. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m on Friday, July 28. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given for Cancer Research at the crematorium.
SMITH - James Dad, we had our moments, but we were our own strong characters in our own ways, this didn't stop the love between us, even though we didn't always show it, this is life (the old bull and the young bull), you were always there for me whatever and I will never forget our private Sunday afternoons where we had a drink and put the world to right, we would then put it to right again the next time. I will miss you always your loving son Philip.
SMITH - James Grandad, nothing was too much trouble for you, we appreciate all that you did for us and we will never forget you and all the love you gave us, we will miss that little wink. From your loving grandsons James and Nicholas.
SMITH - James Retired I.C.I. ex Electrical Distribution. Peacefully in hospital on July 19. Jim, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Hilda (nee Hosie), much loved dad of Philip and loved by Judith and his grandsons James and Nicholas who brought a new meaning to his life after the death of Hilda. Funeral service and cremation to take place in The Chapel of St. Hilda, Teesside Crematorium on Saturday July 29, at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel.
SNOWBALL - July 22 (peacefully, at home with his family), of Wood Vue, Spennymoor. Frank, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, a dearly loved dad, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet for a service in St. Charles R.C. Church on Thursday at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery, then afterwards in The Catholic Club, King Street, for refresh ments. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy. R.I.P.
SOULSBY - John, on July 17, 2006, beloved and loving husband of Dorothy, dear dad of Martin and Diane and devoted papa of Sara and Chloe. Service will take place on Friday July 28 at Bramhall Baptist Church at 1.00 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations if desired to Christie Hospital. All donations and enquiries to Ben Lloyd Funeral Home, Cheadle Hulme. Tel: (0161) 4853135.
SPENCE - July 23, (peacefully, in hospital), of West View, Lymington, Esh Winning. Elsie (nee Wood), aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronald, a much loved mother of Barbara and Joe, a dearly loved nana of Louise and Alan and great-nana of Grace and Niamh. Friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Waterhouses on Thursday July 27, at 8.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for, The British Heart Foundation and church funds may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at Our Lady Queen of Martyr's Parish Centre afterwards.
STEVENSON - July 22 (peacefully, at home), of Lowson Street, Darlington. Colin (Steve) aged 70 years, much loved husband to Joyce, loving dad to Colin and Sonia, dearly loved father-in-law to Carole and Simon also devoted grandfather to Natalie, Stacey, Jack and Joe. Funeral Thursday July 27. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers by family request. Donations in lieu to St. Teresa's Hospice.
STEWART - July 24, of Shildon. Norman, aged 69 years, a much loved and loving uncle and great-uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 10.15 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1, followed by interment in Shildon Town Cemetery.
STOKER - July 20, suddenly in hospital, of Chilton. Derrick, aged 70 years, beloved husband of Jean, loving dad of Stephen and Julie, much loved granda of Stacey, Callum, Nichola, Connor and Cody Joe and a dearest father-in-law of Tracey and Roy. Will friends please meet for service at St. Aidan's Church, Chilton on Thursday, July 27 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for Cancer Research Fund. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at Chilton W.M.C.
SUMPTON - July 20, peacefully, of Bishop Auckland. Myra, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas, devoted mam of David, Carol and Neil, dear mother-in-law to Rob, a much loved and loving gran to Andrew, Suzanne, Simon and Philip. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26. Family flowers only by request.
TAYLOR - July 23, of South View, Gayle. Tommy, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of Annie, a much loved father of Elizabeth and a dear grandad. Funeral service at Gayle Chapel, Thursday July 27, at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for, The Herriots Hospice. Friends please meet at chapel.
THORBURN - July 23 (peacefully), of Bishop Auckland. William (Bill) in his 90th year, much loved husband of the late Elsie, loving dad of Anthony (deceased) and Mary, a dear father-in-law and a devoted granda and great-granda. Requiem Mass to be held in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland on Wednesday, August 2 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations gratefully received for the Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland.
TROW - July 24, of Auckland Court, Willington. Richard, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Dorothy, loving dad of Nora, Anne, Joseph, Robert, Paul and the late Thomas, also a dear brother, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at Willington Methodist Church on Saturday July 29, at 10.30 a.m. Interment to follow.
VART - July 25, of Ramshaw. Denis, aged 72 years, beloved husband of Doreen, devoted dad of Pauline, Jacqueline, Gillian and Pamela, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving grandad and great-grandad, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. on Monday, July 31.
WALKER - Suddenly on July 21. Patricia (Pat), aged 65 years, of Shildon, beloved wife of Arthur, devoted mam of Angela, Valerie and Ian, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nana and great-grandma, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m., on Thursday, July 27, followed by cremation in Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for the Heart Foundation may be given care of the family or left at Margot's Hair Salon, Church Street, Shildon.
WALTON - July 25 (peacefully, in hospital), of Dobson Terrace, Wingate. George, aged 86 years, dearly loved husband of Hilda (nee Kitchen), dear dad of Ivy, Gina, Alan, Edwin, George, Hilda and David, dear father-in-law and a much loved grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad. Cortege leaving residence Monday at 12.30 p.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church for service at 12.40 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
WATSON - Peacefully in hospital on July 23, of The Garth, Ferryhill. Mary (nee O'Connor), aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack, devoted mam of Ann, John, George, mother-in-law of Michael, Margaret and Mandy and a much loved grandma and great-grandma and a dearly loved sister of Winnie. At Peace, sadly missed by all who loved her. Cortege leaving residence of her daughter Bede Terrace at 10.20 a.m. on Friday, July 28 for Requiem Mass in All Saint's R.C. Church at 10.30 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy.
WEBB - July 23, peacefully in hospital, surrounded by his family, of Darlington. Edward (Eddie), aged 74 years, beloved husband of June, devoted father of Ian, Barbara and Christine, father-in-law of Kevin, loving grandad of Natalie, Sophie, Laura and Ashley, son-in-law of Jane and the late Bob Freeman, brother-in-law of Robert and the late Joyce, uncle of David and Stephen, son of the late Shed and Maggie and twin of the late Marian. Funeral Monday July 31. Friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, may be sent for Ward 2 (Renal), James Cook University Hospital c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
