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ROBSON - (Formerly Scott). Suddenly, but peacefully on Easter Day at Oaklands, Kirk Hammerton and formerly of Sowerby. Esther Mary, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur, dear mother of Jean and the late David, a loving grandma and great-grandma. A private cremation will be followed by a Thanksgiving Service to celebrate the life of Esther at Sowerby Methodist Church, Thirsk on Wednesday April 18, at 3.00 p.m. A plate will be situated at the rear of the church for donations in lieu of flowers be given to Christian Aid.
RUTHERFORD - April 4, (peacefully, in hospital), of Lucknow Street, Darlington. Audrey, beloved wife of the late John, loving mam of John and Brian, also a dearly loved gran and great-gran. Funeral Monday April 16. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at St. William's R.C. Church, Albert Hill, Darlington followed by interment in The West Cemetery.
RUTHERFORD - April 10, of Wolsingham. Annie Maud, aged 87 years, dearly loved wife of the late Jack, loving mother of Hazel and the late Kathleen, a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Will friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Parish Church on Saturday, April 14 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium at 11.00 a.m.
SEAGER - April 8, of Tow Law. Elizabeth Ann (Lizzy), aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Gordon and a devoted mam of Brian. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 1.00 p.m. on Monday, April 16, followed by interment in Thornley Road Cemetery.
SHARP - On April 5, peacefully in St. George's Care Home, John, aged 88 years, of Middleton St. George (formerly a Police Sergeant of Durham County Constabulary). Dearly beloved husband of Miriam, much loved dad of Geoffrey, father-in-law of Marian, adored grandad to Michael, also a loving brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Tuesday, April 17. Would friends please meet for service in St. Laurence's Church, Middleton St. George at 1.00 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Parkinson's Disease Society, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
SHAW - (Ushaw Moor) Suddenly, at home on March 31, aged 61 years. Norma Lillian, (nee Sproates). Loving mam of Tony, Yvonne and David, mother-in-law of Neil, Beverley and Roxanne, a dearly much loved nana of Craig, Danny, David, Christopher, Chloe, Morgan, Jack and Libby and sister of Tony. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday April 13, at 1.30 p.m.
SHAW - April 6, (peacefully, in hospital), of Shildon. Angeline Audrey (Angie), aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Maurice and dear sister of Norma, also a dearly respected sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral Wednesday April 18. Will friends please meet for service at 9.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers please by request.
SIMPSON - April 4, in hospital, of Lunedale Road, Darlington. Leonard (Len), dearly loved husband of Sheila (nee Peacock), dear dad of Ann and grandad of Elizabeth and Jonathan. Funeral Tuesday, April 17. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Cancer Research UK, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
SKEE - Elsie (nee Brown) On Saturday, April 7, peacefully in Connaught Court, Fulford, York. Elsie, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas (Tom). Funeral service to be held at York Crematorium on Wednesday, April 18 at 3.00 p.m., followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Connaught Court at 3.20 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given to Connaught Court, a plate will be provided at the service.
SLACK - March 31 (suddenly, in hospital), of Flambard Road, Framwellgate Moor. Tommy, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Ann, a dear brother of Stan and sister-in-law Teresa and a much missed uncle. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Godric's Church, Durham on Wednesday April 11, at 10.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
SLATTERY - Annie McCraken (Ann), aged 81 years, of Colburn, died peacefully at home on April 4. Beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mum of Helen and loving grandma of Emily. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Monday, April 16 at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. At the families' request, please don't wear dark clothing. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for LifeLine (cheques payable to The John Woodrow Trust), care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
SMITH - April 10, (suddenly), of Inglenook, Scotton, (formerly of Richmond). Henry Herbert (Bert), loving husband of Nan, much loved father to Mike. Funeral Friday April 20. Would friends please meet 12.15 p.m. for service at St. Nicholas' Church, West Tanfield followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to, The Air Ambulance, donations can be made in church.
SMITH - April 13, peacefully at home. Melvyn, aged 65 years, of Wheatley Hill, beloved husband of Sarah, loving dad of Edward and Andrew, dear father-in-law of Sarah and Clare, much loved grandad of Jessica, also dear brother of Olive and Jim. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, April 19 at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill at 1.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Hartlepool. Friends invited, please meet at the church.
SMITH - April 7 (suddenly in hospital), of Newton Aycliffe. Denis, aged 78 years, a very dearly loved husband of Jean, a much loved dad of Teresa, Christine, Bernadette and Denise and stepdad of Susan and Graeme and a very dear father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad, brother, uncle and friend. Would friends please meet in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe on Thursday for a Requiem Mass at 12.45 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the 'British Heart Foundation' may be left at church in the box provided.
SMITH - April 7, of Hunwick. Wallace (Wally), aged 76 years, retired Headteacher of Wolsingham Lower School. Dearly loved husband of Agnes and dad of Tim. A service will be held in Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, April 18 at 2.00 p.m., followed by a Service of Thanksgiving in St. Paul's Church, Hunwick at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations may be left at the crematorium or given to the family for the MARA Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital. All are invited for refreshments in The Joiners Arms after the church service.
STOCKTON - April 9. Dennis James, aged 62 years, loved son of the late Jim and Ethel and dear brother of John. R.I.P
TAYLOR - April 3 (in hospital), of Cornforth Lane. Mary, aged 91 years. Friends and relatives please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday April 16, at 9.30 a.m.
TAYLOR - April 7, (peacefully, in hospital after a short illness), of North Road West, Wingate. Valerie, aged 59 years. Beloved daughter of the late Frederick and Grace, dearest friend of Irene and devoted companion to Benji and Amy. Relatives and friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church Monday April 23, for service at 1.00 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham. By request, donations in lieu of flowers to, The Dogs Trust, Hill House Lane, Sadberge. DL2 1SL.
TAYLOR - nee McShane On April 11, peacefully in hospital of Darlington. Elizabeth (Lily), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Jimmy, loving mam of Anthony and mother-in-law of Karen, also a much loved sister, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, April 18 at St. Thomas Aquinas R.C. Church, 2.00 p.m. prior to interment in North Cemetery. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, 150 North Road, Darlington.
TILBURY - Leonard Freeman (Len), aged 84 years, on April 4, of Catterick Village. Dearly loved husband of Vera and a much loved dad and grandad. Funeral service at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Saturday, April 14 at 11.00 a.m., followed by burial in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
TURNER - On April 5, at Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison (formerly of Dale Grove, Leyburn and Askrigg). Olive, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Charles, dearly loved mother of John and Charles, very dear mother-in-law of Anna, much loved grandmother of Ellie and great-grandmother of Kaitlyn. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Monday, April 23 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church.
VICKERS - April 7, of St. Helen Auckland, suddenly in hospital. Alan James (Big Vic), aged 68 years, beloved son of the late Marie and Jim, also a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege to leave his sister's residence at 1.50 p.m. on Friday, April 13 for service in St. Helen's Church at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church.
WAITE - (nee Baynes) Dorothy (Dolly), aged 92 years, peacefully at home on April 12, of Geneva Road, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Laurence, much loved mam of Carol, dear mother-in-law and a devoted grandma of Tracy and Terry. Funeral Monday, April 23. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.
WARD - April 8, Easter Sunday in hospital. Margaret (Peggy nee McArdle), of Blackhall, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas, dearly loved mother of Barry, Peter, Pat, Pauline, Kathleen, Desmond, Gerard and much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Requiem Mass to take place at St. Joseph's Church, Blackhall on Friday, at 10.15 a.m. prior to interment at Blackhall Cemetery. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy. R.I.P.
WEIR - April 7, (peacefully at home), in Northallerton. David, aged 81 years. Husband of the late Margaret. He leaves four daughters and nine grandchildren. Funeral service and cremation to be held at York Crematorium on Wednesday April 18, at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only, but donations if wished may be given for The R.A.F. Benevolent Fund. May his memory live on
WEIR - David Loving father of Mary, devoted grandad of Harriet and Philippa and much loved sister Jean. Our friend, sadly missed, always remembered.
WHINN - April 6, (peacefully), in Hartlepool Hospital. Lilian, (nee Hogg), aged 80 years, of Wingate, (formerly of Thornley). Beloved wife of the late Kenneth, loving mother of Gwen, Alan, Jennifer and Kevin, much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Would family and friends please meet at All Saint's Church, Wheatley Hill for funeral service on Tuesday, April 17, at 1.00 p.m. prior to cremation. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to, North East Air Ambulance.
WRIGHT - April 5, of Shildon. George, aged 80 years, beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved dad of Pauline, Harry and Kathleen, a cherished grandad and great-grandad, also a dear uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas R.C. Church, Shildon at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, April 13, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
WRIGHT - April 5, of Shildon. George, aged 80 years, devoted and dedicated husband of the late Mary, wonderful father of Pauline, Harry and Kathleen, much respected father-in-law, adored granda and great-granda, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas R.C. Church, Shildon at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, April 13, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery. After the service all are invited for refreshment at Savinos, Shildon.
WRIGHT - April 6, of Bladeside, Crook. Joe, aged 93 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret, a dearly loved father of Joe and a loving grandfather of Phil and Nicky, a dear brother of Wilf and the late Hannah, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Dawson Street, Crook on Wednesday, April 18 at 12.40 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
ANDELL - April 19, of Ferryhill. Margaret, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of Robert, devoted mother of Jeff, Valerie and Paul, loving mother-in-law of Kevin, much loved gran to Danielle, Dominique and Shola, loving sister of Albert and sister-in-law of Carol, very good friend of Ann. Friends please meet for service at Ferryhill Village Methodist Chapel on Tuesday May 1, at 9.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium, 10.30 a.m.
ANDERSON - April 21, suddenly at home, in Hunwick. Ruth, aged 77 years, devoted and much loved wife of Raymond, also a dearly loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Willington Methodist Church, Lydia Street at 2.40 p.m. on Monday, April 30, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given to Church Funds.
ATKIN - April 25 (peacefully at home), of Barnard Castle. Roy, aged 67 years, beloved husband of June, father of Kevin, David, Zenith and Gwydron (many thanks to a dear son-in-law Graeme), dear grandad of Emma, Beth, Adam, Laura and Zara. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Thursday, May 3 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given in church to the Clique and to Barnard Castle Cricket Club for a memorial bench.
ATKINSON - On April 20 (peacefully in hospital), of Airyolland, Port William, Scotland and formerly of Arkengarthdale. Kenny, aged 56 years, dearly loved wife of Leslie, very dear mother of Simon and Jane, much loved mother-in-law of Ruth and Lewis and loving granma of Michael. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Arkengarthdale on Saturday, April 28 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
ATKINSON - On April 20 (peacefully in hospital), of Airyolland, Port William, Scotland and formerly of Arkengarthdale. Kenny, aged 56 years, dearly loved wife of Leslie, very dear mother of Simon and Jane, much loved mother-in-law of Ruth and Lewis and loving granma of Michael. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Arkengarthdale tomorrow, Saturday, April 28 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
BAINBRIDGE - Allan Lambert On April 22, peacefully in hospital. Allan, aged 83 years, of Thornaby, a dear husband of the late Stella, a much loved brother of Joe and the late Harry and Lorna. Funeral service to take place in the Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium on Monday, April 30 at 10.30 a.m., prior to interment in Acklam Cemetery. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please. Any donations, if so desired, to Cancer Research, c/o The Manager, Nat West Bank, 123 High Street, Stockton-on-Tees. Will be sadly missed by all.
BELL - April 21 of Ashbrooke Estate, Shotton Colliery. Pat (nee Harris), aged 57 years. A dearly beloved wife of Michael and a much loved mam of Tara, Michaela and Dayna, also a loving and devoted nana, sister and aunt of all the family. Friends please meet on Monday April 30, at 10.00 a.m. for service at St. Saviour's Church. Cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium. Enquiries to, Ivan Cochrane Funeral Director. Tel: (0191) 5862136.
BELL - Mary Elizabeth Peacefully at home on April 20, aged 72 years, dearly loved daughter of the late Alan and Mary and dearest friend and partner of John. Funeral service to be held in St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Monday, April 30 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation.
BELLWOOD - Newton Ayclife April 18, (peacefully, in hospital), of 18 Avon Court. John (Jack), aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Dolly, loving dad of Pat, Jean and John. Funeral Thursday April 26. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Clare's Church, 2.00 p.m. prior to interment in West Cemetery, School Aycliffe. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu in aid of The MacMillan Nurses will be accepted by Bryan A Shepherd at Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
BENNETT - Mary (nee Hogg), of Evenwood, died suddenly but peacefully on April 20, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Maurice, a much loved mother of Ian and Christine, mother-in-law of Anne, also a loving and devoted grandma of Helen and Claire. Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Church on Monday, April 30 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Will friends please meet at the church. No flowers by request please, donations if desired for Church Funds may be given on the plate provided at the rear of the church.
BINKS - April 18 (unexpectedly), of The Crescent, Coundon. Freda, aged 77 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Sidney, devoted mother of Lynne and Christine, also a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Cremation Monday, April 30 at Durham, following a service in he Crematorium Chapel at 3.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crema-torium.
