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PARKIN - On March 21, of St. Mary's Terrace, Coxhoe. Stanley (Stan), aged 74 years, husband of the late Iris, a much loved dad of Ann and Alan, a dearly loved granda and a loving brother and uncle. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday, March 30 at 11.00 a.m.
PARKINSON - March 23 (suddenly, in hospital). Evelyn, aged 63 years, beloved wife of Eric, loving mam, nana and sister. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Monday, April 2 at 9.45 a.m., followed by private cremation.
PATTISON - Auntie Vera You always accepted us and made us feel we belonged. I will truly miss you, God Bless, love always, Diane.
PATTISON - Vera Our loss is Heaven's gain. A special sister and auntie. God Bless, Ena and family.
PATTISON - Vera (nee Craggs) On March 25, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Vera, aged 87 years, of Darlington, beloved wife of the late George, much loved mam of George, Thelma, Jack and the late Kay, mother-in-law of Sheila, Richard and Lesley, also an adored gran, great-gran, great-great-gran and aunt. Funeral Wednesday, April 4. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Darlington at 1.45 p.m., prior to interment in the West Cemetery. Floral tributes may be sent c/o 32 Arnold Road, Darlington.
PERCIVAL - March 26, of Lime Tree House, Thoralby. Heather, aged 69 years, beloved wife of the late Jim, much loved mother of Valerie and Roger and a dear grandmother. Private family cremation Monday, April 2 at 1.00 p.m. at Skipton Crema-torium.
PICKERING - March 26, suddenly, but peacefully, in hospital, of Bowburn, formerly of Ferryhill. David Fawcett, aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of Frances and a loving brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be greatly missed by all. Funeral to be held on Wednesday, April 4 at 10.00 a.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for the British Heart Found-ation. A plate will be provided at the Crema-torium.
POTTS - (Sacriston) Peacefully on March 25, aged 86 years. Marion, (nee Brown). Beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mother of John, dear grandma of Ben. Will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Peter's and St. John's Church, Sacriston on Tuesday April 3, 10.30 a.m. prior to interment at Sacriston Cemetery, 11.00 a.m.
PYBUS - March 24 (suddenly), of Shildon. Raymond (Ray), aged 76 years, dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, beloved father of Lynn and loving father-in-law to Mick, a devoted granda, great-granda and best friend to Claire, Shaun, Paul, Ben and Jessica. A brother, brother-in-law and uncle to be proud of and a friend to rely on. Funeral service Tuesday, April 3 at St. John's Church, Shildon, 9.15 a.m., to be followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be sent to the Lung Cancer Fund, c/o Karen Capenhurst, Bishop Auckland General Hospital. Refreshments will be available at Elm Road W.M.C., Shildon after the funeral for all of Ray's friends and family. A kind and perfect gentleman.
RANDALL - George Robert March 25, (in hospital). George Robert (Bob), aged 82 years, of Sedgefield. Dearly beloved husband of Sarah Doreen, much loved dad of Linda and David, dear father-in-law of Jack and Lynn, devoted grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad. Funeral service to take place in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield on Monday April 2, at 1.30 p.m. prior to interment in Sedgefield Cemetery. Friends please meet at church.
RANDALL - March 25 (suddenly), of Eastgate. John Vincent, aged 70 years, dearly loved husband of Sheila, a dearest father of Ian and Heather and father-in-law to Jane, also a much loved granda to James and Lucy, also of little Amy, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Sweet dreams Troll, love Heather. Interment Wednesday, April 4 in All Saints' Churchyard, Eastgate, following a service in All Saints' Church at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at church. No formal dress please by request. Many thanks to Steadfast Security.
RICHARDSON - Dennis On March 28, peacefully in hospital. Dennis, aged 72 years, of Darlington, a beloved husband of Margaret, a much loved dad of Denise and Elaine, darling grandad of Vittorio and Rachael and a dear brother of Edward. Will be sadly missed. Funeral Wednesday April 4. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
RIDLEY - Sally (nee Oliver) March 28 (peacefully, at Kirkdale Nursing Home) formerly of Appleby Road, Billingham. Sally, aged 85 years, dearly loved wife of the late George, a much loved mam of Graham, a dear mother-in-law of Margaret and a loving grandma of Matthew and Laura. Funeral Tuesday April 3. Friends please meet for service in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Neasham Avenue, Billingham at 9.00 a.m., followed by interment in St. Peter's Churchyard, Wolviston. R.I.P
RITCHIE - Irene (nee Thirlwall), died peacefully, in hospital after a short illness on March 22, aged 87 years, loving mother of Peter, Joan and Robbie and a beloved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service will be held at St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Thursday, March 29 at 1.15 p.m.
ROBINSON - On March 20, (peace-fully, in hospital), of 22 Dale Grove, Leyburn and formerly of Redmire and Thornton Rust. Phyllis Margaret, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of Jim and dear mother of Peter. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Redmire on Wednesday, March 28 at 2.00 p.m. followed by interment in the church yard. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Phyllis if so desired may be given at the service for St. Mary's Church. Will friends please meet at the Church and accept this intimation. Rest in Eternal Peace
ROSE - On Monday, March 26, 2007, suddenly but peacefully, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. June (nee Severs), aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Adam Rose, devoted mother to Iris. Dearly loved and very sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral will take place from East Mainland Church, Holm, Orkney on Tuesday, April 3 at 11.30 a.m., to which all are invited.
ROSS - March 22, (suddenly), formerly of Crook and Bishop Auckland. Ivy (nee Moore), aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas, dearly loved mam of Terry, dear mother-in-law of Raymond, also a much loved sister of Eva. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday March 29, at 3.30 p.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of so desired may be sent to, N.S.P.C.C. 2nd Floor, Arndale House, Crossgate, Leeds. LS15 8EU.
RUTTER - Eva Ann (nee Rose) On March 21, at Ashwood Lodge Nursing Home, Billingham, after a long distressful illness. Eva, aged 97 years, mother of Ernie. Friends please meet for service on Monday, April 2 at the Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium, Acklam Road, Middlesbrough at 3.30 p.m.
SEDGWICK - On March 28, after a difficult illness. Irene Janet (formerly Wilshere, nee Simpson), aged 73 years, of Brick House Farm, dearly loved wife of Jim and a loving mother of Allan and Paul. Funeral service at Northallerton Methodist Church on Wednesday, April 4 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, may be given for the Herriot Hospice Care.
SIMPSON - March 27, (peacefully, in hospital), formerly of Aged Miners Homes, Meadowfield. Mary, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank, dearly loved mam of Jenny and John, dear mother-in-law and much loved gran and nana. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday April 4, at 10.30 a.m. Friends welcome for refreshments at Browney Club afterwards.
SPEIRS - Joan Winifred, aged 83 years of Richmond suddenly on March 21. Beloved wife of the late Tommy Speirs, much loved mother of David, dear mother-in-law to Pauline, treasured nana of Katherine and dearest sister to Peggy and Pearl. Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Thursday, March 29 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the Church.
SPENCE - John Robert March 27, (peacefully, at home). Bob, aged 91 years, of Thirsk. Beloved husband of Florrie, a dear brother and uncle. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday April 4, at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for, Thirsk Royal British Legion.
STOREY - March 22, suddenly, of Bishop Auckland. Lawrance, aged 71 years, beloved husband of Doreen, dearly loved brother of Jean and a much loved uncle to Carol, Jill and families. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
SWAN - On March 26, peacefully, in St Cuthbert's Hospice, Merryoaks. Danny, aged 54 years, dearly beloved father of Callum and Matthew, son of Jackie and the late Ronnie Swan and a dear brother and brother-in-law. Will be sadly missed by Ronnie, Sheila, Maggie and all his family, many friends, colleagues and pupils at Durham Johnston School. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, April 3 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Merryoaks. Plate provided at the Crematorium.
THOMPSON - March 26, of Bracken Court, Ushaw Moor. Millicent (Millie) aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late George, loving mother of Pauline, Christine and Michael and a dear mother-in-law and nana. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday, April 2 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Ushaw Moor Surgery Amenities Fund. Friends welcome for refreshments at St. Joseph's Parish Centre afterwards.
THRELFALL - Olive Mary (nee Eyles), aged 94 years, formerly of Northside, Scorton died peacefully at Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison on March 23. Beloved wife of the late Dick, much loved mum of Mary and Ian, dear mother-in-law to Arthur and Kath, loving nan of Tracy and Roger and step-mother to Edith. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, March 30 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. No letters, cards or flowers please at Olive's own request. If desired donations may be given on the plate provided at the Crematorium Chapel for the British Diabetic Association and the British Heart Found-ation. All friends including those who are unable to attend the service are most welcome to join the family at The Farmers Arms, Scorton from approximately 12.30 p.m. to celebrate Olive's life.
TIDYMAN - Audrey March 26, of Quinn Crescent, Wingate. Audrey, aged 67 years. A much loved mam of Ellen and Sandra, a dear mother-in-law and also a treasured gran and great-gran. Interment Wingate church yard, Monday April 2. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to, Patton House, Wheatley Hill Alzheimers Day Centre, c/o, Andrea. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
TOAL - March 26, (at home), of Spennymoor, (formerly of Witton Gilbert). Liam, aged 49 years. A much loved son of Elizabeth and the late Bill, dear brother of Jim, Eileen, Annmarie and Geraldine and a loving father of Stephen, Jill, Stuart and Jamie. Would friends please meet in St. Charles' R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village, Tuesday for a service at 11.15 a.m. followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
TRENHOLME - March 26 (in hospital), of Hambleton Place, Thirsk. Reginald, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Lilian, loving father to Paul, Peter, Christopher and brother to Kath, a dear father-in-law and grandad. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Tuesday, April 3 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment.
VARLEY - March 21, peacefully, in The Lambert Hospital, Thirsk. Mary, aged 95 years, formerly of Boroughbridge, beloved wife of the late Jack, a dearly loved mum of Michael and Esme, a much loved grandma, great-grandma, sister and auntie. Will be sadly missed. Friends please meet for service in Boroughbridge Methodist Church Today, Friday, March 30 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Church Funds. The family request that no Black is worn for the service.
WADDINGTON - Thomas Richard January 23, 1920 - March 25, 2007 "Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me.... I once was lost but now am found, Was blind, but now I see." Grandad, you will always be dearly loved You will always be dearly missed, you will always be with us. Sarah, Louise, Paul, Sophie, Matthew, Conor, Charlotte, Alexander, Lauren and Jules.
WADDINGTON - March 25, suddenly in hospital. Thomas Richard (Dick), aged 87 years, of Trimdon Village, formerly of Darlington. Beloved husband of Anne, loving father of Robert, Liz and Peter, also a loving stepfather, grandad and great-grandad, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service to take place on Friday, March 30 at St. Mary Magdalene Church at 12.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham. Friends invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to Butterwick Hospice. Thank you for a happy twenty years.
WALKER - Nancy (nee May), aged 91 years, of The Fields, Etherley, died peacefully in hospital on March 26. Dearly beloved wife of the late John Leeman Walker, dear mam of Ann and Holmes and sister of the late Betty. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, April 3 at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided at the Crematorium Chapel for Etherley Methodist Chapel Funds. Grateful thanks to Alison and staff at The Fields and to Ward 2, Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
WALMSLEY - On March 20 (suddenly, at home), of Brandon (formerly of Durham City). Clive, aged 76 years, devoted husband of the late Audrey, loving dad of Peter, father-in-law of Chris-tine, a dear brother of Leslie and also a caring uncle. Friends please meet for service at the Bethel Methodist Chapel North Road, Durham City on Friday, March 30 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
WARDLE - March 30, of Bishop Auckland. Stanley, aged 78 years, devoted husband of the late Doris, much loved dad of Roland and Jackie, also a caring grandad. A private service is to be held.
WEARMOUTH - (nee Cleasby) Sarah Frances (ex Head Teacher of North Cowton School), of Balders-dale, at home on March 16. Much loved and devoted wife of the late George, an adored mum and a cherished nanna and auntie. Funeral service to take place at Barnard Castle Methodist Church on Friday, March 30 at 1.00 p.m. Donations for Osteoporosis Research may be made in Church or sent c/o G. Brownless and Son. Tel (01833) 638655.
WELDON - March 27, of Derwent Terrace, Spennymoor. Sylvia (nee Morgan), aged 70 years. Beloved wife of Norman, a dearly loved mam of Susan, Lance and Joanne, a loving stepmam of Paul and Kevin, a dear mother-in-law and a much loved gran and great-gran. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Monday for a service at 10.30 a.m. followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
WEST - March 21, (peacefully), in The Millings, Bedale. Catherine Baker, aged 96 years. Wife of the late Maurice Charles. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Saturday March 31, at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for The R.N.L.I.
WHARTON - March 27, of Bishop Auckland. Mary (nee Foster), aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late Hughie, much loved mother of Christine, dear sister of Terry and Ronnie, also dear sister-in-law, aunt and good friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.30 p.m. on Monday, April 2, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Anne's Church Fund or Bishop Auckland Cancer Trust Fund, c/o Mrs. Karen Capenhurst.
WILLIAMS - March 29, of Spennymoor. Bill, aged 67 years, beloved husband of Sandra, also a much loved father, stepfather and grandad. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church at 2.40 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, followed by cremation at Durham.
WILSON - (nee Bollands) March 26, 2007. Peacefully in her sleep on her 78th birthday. Jean, a dearly beloved wife of Ken, much loved mam, mother-in-law and nanna. Funeral Friday March 30. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at The Salvation Army Citadel, Shildon, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to, Shildon Salvation Army.
