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HORNER - (nee Million) August 22 (suddenly but peacefully in her sleep at home), of Dene View, Cassop. Irene, aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, a much loved mother of David, Alan and Heather and also a dear grandmother and mother-in-law. Would friends please meet for service at Cassop Methodist Church on Friday, August 25 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only, with donations kindly accepted by Cassop Methodist Church. A bus is provided from the church.
HUNT - Barbara Irene A Memorial Service for Barbara, wife of Edward, late of Frosterley, will be held in St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Frosterley on Friday, September 1 at 2.00 p.m. Donations may be made to Cancer Research in lieu of flowers.
JOHNSON - Stanley On August 20, of Milton Grove, Shotton Colliery. Stan, aged 73 years, a dearly beloved husband of Eileen, loving father of Karen and Michael, also a devoted granda of Carl, Adam and Mark. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Thursday, August 24. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the crematorium at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Hawthorns Nursing Home, Peterlee. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel. (0191) 5864322.
KIRBY - August 20 (peacefully in hospital), of Bishop Auckland. Ethel Patricia (EN), nee Hewitt, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Maurice, dear sister of Ena, Frank and the late Marjorie, sister-in-law of Allan, Mary and the late George, a loving aunt and great-aunt. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, August 25 at 10.45 a.m.
LEE - August 24 (suddenly), of Tower Road, Darlington. Marjorie, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mam to David, Janet and Pauline, also a dearly loved mother-in-law, gran, great-gran and auntie. Funeral Friday, September 1. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Great North Air Ambulance Service, donations can be made at the crematorium.
LITTLE - August 18 (peacefully in Denehurst Nursing Home), of Rydal Road, Ferryhill. Nancy, aged 77 years, dearly loved wife of Eric, much loved mother of Gail and Gary, a dear mother-in-law and devoted grandma and great-grandma. Would friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Thursday, August 24 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
LONGSTAFF - On August 20 (peacefully in the Friary Hospital), of 19 Quaker Close, Reeth and formerly of Brookside, Arkengarthdale. Tom, aged 86 years, dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, very dear father of John and Jean, dear father-in-law of Anna and Philip and loving grandad of Deborah and Samantha. Funeral service and interment to be held at Arkengarthdale Methodist Chapel on Saturday, August 26 at 11.00 a.m. Flowers are welcome, or if preferred, donations may be given at the service for Chapel Funds. Will friends please meet at the chapel and accept this intimation.
MALLABY - On August 16 (peace-fully in hospital), of Finghall. Horatio (Rache), aged 86 years, dearly loved husband of Margaret, very dear dad of Norman, much loved father-in-law of Ann, loving grandad of Jane and Helen and great-grandad of Matthew. Funeral service to be held at Finghall Methodist Chapel on Thursday, August 24 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, however donations in lieu if so desired, may be given at the service for the Great North Air Ambulance and Chapel Funds. Will friends please meet at the Chapel.
MARTIN - August 18 (peacefully, in hospital), of Grape Lane, Durham. Reg, aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Lilian, a much missed dad of Paul and the late Reg, father-in-law of Diane, a dear granda of Claire, Steven and Emma and great-granda of Nicole, Paul, Abby, Lily and Aiden. Would friends please meet for service at St. Margaret's Church, Crossgate, Durham on Thursday, August 24 at 2.20 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
McCANN - August 19 (peacefully in hospital), of Barnard Castle. Gwen, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Ted, dearly loved mother of Joyce and Derek, mother-in-law of Pam and Graham and grandma of Ian. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, August 25 at 9.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in Chapel to Cancer Research U.K. (Teesdale)
MEWSE - Newton Aycliffe August 23, peacefully, of Defoe Court. Louisa (Louie), aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, dearly loved mother of Dorothy and the late Peter, loving mother-in-law of Peter, adored nanna of Vivienne and great-nanna of Aston and Scarlett. Funeral Wednesday, August 30. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 11.45 a.m. Floral tributes, if so desired, may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
MORRIS - (Low Fell) On August 19, peacefully in hospital. Robert (Bob), aged 87 years, dearly loved husband of the late Mamie, loving dad to Anne and father-in-law to Chris, much loved papa to Katie and David. Family and friends please meet at Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, August 25. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to the British Heart Foundation.
NEWSOME - August 14, peacefully, in Whitby. Lawrence, aged 81 years, former Showman of Darlington, dear father of Marion, Lawrence and Paul. Funeral service to take place at Woodlands Crematorium Scarborough on Tuesday August 29 at 2.40 p.m. All floral tributes and enquiries care of Co-operative Funeral Care, Whitby. Tel: (01947) 602076.
NICHOLSON - August 20 (in hospital), of Elton Road, Darlington. Elisabeth White, aged 81 years, dear sister of the late Tom and dear sister-in-law of Vera. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
PARKINSON - Anthony John (Tony), of Barnard Castle, aged 44 years, died peacefully at home on August 17 after a short illness. Adored husband of Barbara and dearly loved dad of Lucy, a much loved son, son-in-law and brother, a gifted and inspirational teacher. Funeral service to be held at Barnard Castle School chapel on Thursday, August 24 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations may be given, if desired, via Messrs. G. Brownless and Son, Green Close, Park Terrace, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NN or in chapel. These will be divided between Cancer UK and Macmillan Cancer Relief.
PIERSON - Eileen Elizabeth Sleeping in peace free from pain. In God's own time we will meet again. Always remembered with love, broken-hearted sister Violet (Wolverhampton).
RAISBECK - Croxdale (26-08-1904 - 23.08.2006) Peacefully in hospital. Gladys (nee Whitehouse), beloved wife of the late John, also a much loved grandma to her grandchildren in the U.S.A. and auntie. Would friends please meet at Tudhoe Methodist Chapel on Tuesday at 2.00 p.m. for a Thanksgiving Service.
RAW - August 21, formerly of High Street, Byers Green. Marjorie (Madge), aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Bert, devoted mother of George, dear mother-in-law to Betty, much loved gran of Simon and Victoria, Kimberley and Gary, loving great-gran to Euan, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will family and friends please meet for service in St. Peter's Church, Byers Green at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, August 25, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for Church Funds.
ROBSON - August 21, peacefully, of Johnson Estate, Wheatley Hill. Alan, aged 69 years, beloved husband of Yvonne, dearly loved father of John and the late Paul, dearest father-in-law of Kim, much loved grandad of Benjamin and Daniel. Cortege leaving residence on Friday at 10.35 a.m. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
ROBSON - August 17, suddenly but peacefully in Benidorm. John, of Aycliffe Village, a dearly loved husband of Lesley, a treasured dad to Kelvin, Ashley, Glenn and Phill, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral to take place Wednesday, August 30. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
RUSSELL - Kelvin, aged 51 years, of Hurworth Place, passed away peacefully at home on August 21, surrounded by his wife Anthea and his children Curtis, Kelvin, Philippa and Liam. This exceptional spiritual experience was also shared with Charmayne, Jane, Dot, Elaine and Floss. Kelvin has given his family the courage and wisdom to cope with his death through his humour, strength and courage. He was an inspiration and breath of fresh air to all who knew him. Not only was he a perfect husband and father, he was our teacher and best friend. We will have you in our hearts forever. Requiem Mass to be held in St Augustine's Church on Tuesday, August 29 at 12.15 p.m., followed by interment at Croft and Dalton burial ground. A single red rose or flower of choice to be placed on the grave. Donations may be given, if desired, in Church or care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999. These will be divided between Cancer Research and Rockliffe Court Surgery.
SHANKSTER - Peter Edward Peacefully in hospital, at Durham, on Sunday, August 20, 2006, aged 73 years, after suffering a long illness with courage and humour. Beloved husband of Ann, deeply loved father of Jane and Helen, devoted and proud grandad of Mark, Adam, Kate, Jamie, Alex and Joanna, respected father-in-law of Martin and Dean and much loved brother of the late John. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, August 25 at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice.
SIMPSON - August 23, suddenly, of Shildon. Bill, aged 83 years, cherished husband of Laura, loving father of Julie, Ken and the late Jacqueline, father-in-law of Tracey, also a loving grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, August 31 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for Cancer Research may be left at Durham Crematorium.
SNAITH - August 20, of Tuscan Close, New Brancepeth. Robert (Bob), aged 79 years, beloved husband of the late Dorothy, loving father of Vivienne, father-in-law of Alan and a much loved brother and uncle. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church on Friday, August 25 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for the British Heart Foundation and Parkinson's Society may be sent to N. Alderson Funeral Director, Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7LD.
STEPHENSON - August 12 (peacefully, in Elderwood Care Home). Tom, aged 82 years, of Vine Street, Darlington, a dear father to Martin. Funeral to take place on Friday, August 25. Would friends please meet at 2.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
STEVENSON - On August 20, peacefully in hospital of Station Road, Meadowfield and formerly of Merryoaks, Durham. Nancy, aged 96 years, dearly loved wife of the late Hubert, also a dear mother and grandmother. Friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Nevilles Cross, Durham on Thursday, August 24 at 10.30 a.m., interment to follow in South Road Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Dunelm PHAB Club, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2HX.
STOBBS - (nee Whitney) August 23, of Bishop Auckland. Joan, aged 78 years, formerly local Primary School Teacher, also Guide for Durham Cathedral and Auckland Castle. Beloved wife of Reg, devoted mum of Elaine and Alan, dear mother-in-law to John and Jayne, much loved grandma of Carol, Helen and Lindsay, great-grandma to Aimee, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 1.00 p.m. on Friday, September 1, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given c/o the family for Asthma Research.
SUNLEY - Jack, a dear brother of Ken, Frank, Hazel, Tom and the late Eleanor and their families. Sadly Missed
SUNLEY - John (Jack) August 23 (peacefully, in hospital), formerly of Ludworth and Wheatley Hill. Jack, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Ann, a dearly loved dad of Trevor, a dear father-in-law of Susan, also a devoted grandad and great-grandad. Cortege to leave his residence on Tuesday for service and cremation in Stranton Grange Crematorium Chapel at 10.00 a.m. Friends and neighbours are kindly invited, please meet at the Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Found-ation.
SUNLEY - John (Jack) August 23 (peacefully, in hospital), formerly of Ludworth and Wheatley Hill. Jack, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Ann, a dearly loved dad of Trevor, a dear father-in-law of Susan, also a devoted grandad and great-grandad. Cortege to leave his residence on Tuesday for service and cremation in Stranton Grange Crematorium Chapel at 10.00 a.m. Friends and neighbours are kindly invited, please meet at the Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Found-ation.
SUNTER - On August 16 (peace-fully at Rosedale Nursing Home), of 3 Quaker Close, Reeth. Elizabeth Caroline (Dibs), aged 91 years, dearly loved wife of the late Lenny. Funeral service to be held at Reeth Methodist Chapel on Friday, August 25 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Dibs, if so desired may be given at the service for Chapel Funds and Quaker Close Residents' Welfare Fund. Will friends please meet at the Chapel and accept this intimation.
TAIT - August 21 (peacefully, in hospital), of The Grange Residential Home, formerly of Henry Street, Darlington. Gladys, in her 91st year, dearly loved wife of the late Bill, much loved mam of Barbara, Ken and John, a loving mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Funeral Tuesday, August 29. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to the Grange Residential Home, Whinbush Way, Darlington.
TINGATE - Darlington Doug, aged 66 years, of Somerville Court on July 13, suddenly at home. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Thursday August 31. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 11.45 a.m. Floral tributes and any enquiries to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
TURNER - Avery August 19, Abbey Care, Scorton. Avery, wife of the late Brian, loving sister and dear aunt. Service Tuesday, August 29, 10.30 a.m., St. Mary's Church, Bolton-on-Swale. Private interment. Family flowers. Donations to Gratia Care Ltd., c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WATSON - August 19 (suddenly at home), of Guthrum Place, Newton Aycliffe. Stan, aged 61 years, much loved husband to Christine, loving dad of Paul and Gary, dearly loved father-in-law to Natalie and Michelle, also a treasured grandad to Gary, Luke, Annalise and Daniel. Funeral Tuesday, August 29. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m. for service at Durham Crematorium.
WAUGH - August 22 (peacefully, at home) at Quilstyle Road, Wheatley Hill. Norman, aged 88 years, beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Gibson), a precious dad of Margaret and Elizabeth, father-in-law of Bill and Barry, grandad and great-grandad. Much loved and respected by all his family and friends. Cortege leaving residence Tuesday at 10.35 a.m. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Diabetes U.K. care of Mary and Karen.
WIGHAM - August 21 (suddenly at home), of The Broadway South, Darlington. Pearl, aged 68 years, beloved wife of the late Clarry (Chad), loving mam of Jane, mother-in-law of Rob, also devoted nanna to Lauren, Anthony and Sarah-Jane. Funeral Friday September 8. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium
WILKINSON - On August 23 (peacefully at Rosedale Nursing Home), of 2 Ivy Farm Cottages, Leyburn, former Landlord of The Kings Head, Leyburn. George Edward, aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of Margaret, very dear dad of Jackie, Cynthia and James, a much loved father-in-law and loving grandad. Funeral service to be held at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Monday, August 28 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Leyburn Cemetery. Flowers are welcome, however donations in memory of George may be given at the service for the Great North Air Ambulance Service and St. Matthew's Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
WILLANS - August 21, peacefully, at Blacksmiths Cottage, Great Burdon. John (Jack), aged 76 years, beloved husband of the late Joyce, dearly loved father of Lynn and Anthony, father-in-law of Duncan and Kim and also a loving grandad and brother. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m.
WILSON - Fred Peacefully in hospital, on August 18, 2006, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Edith, brother of Walter, Edie and Wilf and brother-in-law to Tom, dearly loved uncle of Leonard, Sheila, Chris, George and Keith. Funeral service to be held Thursday, August 24 at 11.30 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Stokesley, followed by burial in Stokesley Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Diabetes U.K.
ALLINSON - Fred, aged 85 years, of Hurworth (recently of Grosvenor Park Care Home) died in hospital on Saturday, August 26. Many thanks to the staff of Ward 11, Darlington Memorial Hospital for their care and to all the staff and friends at Grosvenor Park for everything. He will be sadly missed by all his family. Funeral Tuesday, September 5. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
