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MARSHALL - April 22, peacefully in his sleep, of Haughton Green, Darlington. John, in his 88th year, dearly loved husband of the late Irene, much loved dad of Mavis, Arthur and the late Alan and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Monday, April 30. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 9.30 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please.
MASTERMAN - Nigel David on April 16, died suddenly, aged 39 years, Police Officer in Northamptonshire, formerly of Richmond. Dearly loved husband of Eileen, devoted daddy to Alice, Rosie and Matthew, much loved son of David and Pat and dearest brother of Antony and wife Jill, also dearly loved by Meg, Michael, Cath and families. Will be sorely missed. Funeral service to take place at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday, April 26 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Reeth Road Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church.
McCRINK - April 21, (peacefully, in hospital). Kate of Knayton. Dear mother of Rob and Ella, partner of William. Funeral service to take place in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Friday May 4, at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given to Compassion in World Farming or The R.S.P.B.
McROBBIE - Margaret Annie (nee Bendelow), aged 76 years, of Bowes, died suddenly in hospital on April 22. Beloved wife of the late Charlie, much loved mam of Duncan, David and Dawn, dear mother-in-law to Christine, Hazel and Andrew and a loving grandma to Hayley, Kevin and Emma. Funeral service at St. Giles' Church, Bowes on Saturday, April 28 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for The Great North Air Ambulance and Church Funds.
MONGER - Darlington April 24, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Anne, dearly loved wife of Derek and a much loved mum, grandma and friend of many. Funeral Friday, May 4. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m.
MONK - April 21 (peacefully in hospital), of Thornley. Mary, aged 80 years, beloved daughter of the late Harry and Harriet, much loved sister of Ken, Emma, Maud and Elsie, dear sister-in-law and a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Cortege leaving family residence Friday at 11.50 a.m. for service at Thornley Methodist Church at 12.00 noon, followed by interment at Thornley Cemetery. Friends invited, bus provided.
MOORE - Peacefully on April 19, in the Riverside Care Home. Minnie, aged 89 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Leslie, loved mum of Adrian and Colin, much loved gran and great-gran. Funeral Tuesday, May 1. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Alzheimer's Society, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
MORANTE - Suddenly, April 23, Frank, of Billy Row, Crook. Sadly missed and loved forever by Valerie, Jack, Scott and beloved daughter Francesca and all of his family and friends. Service particulars will be announced at a later date.
MOULD - On April 18, David, loved dad of Carla and stepdaughter Amanda, grandad of Trinity. Loved by us always xxx
MOULD - On April 18, suddenly, of Houghton, formerly of Sherburn. David (Porter), aged 43 years, devoted partner of Michelle, treasured son of Mary and the late John. Will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Funeral to be held at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Houghton on Thursday, April 26 at 2.00 p.m. for service, prior to interment in Houghton Cemetery. Will family and friends please meet at church. Red and white flowers only please to Co-operative Funeralcare, Gilpin Lodge, Hetton Road, Houghton-le-Spring. Tel. (0191) 5120572.
MUNRO - Darlington April 22. James Trevor, much loved by all the family. Funeral Tuesday, May 1. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium, 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu in aid of St. Teresa's Hospice will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
MURPHY - April 19, of Clover Laid, Brandon, (formerly of Epsom). James Philip, aged 95 years. Devoted husband of Mary, loving father of David, Ann and Billy, father-in-law of Adele and Clive, much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday May 1, at 1.00 p.m. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at St. Oswald's Golf Course, Durham.
NAUGHTON - April 22, (peacefully, in Craigarran Care Home), of Trimdon Village. Catherine, (Cath, nee Devine), aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Andy, also a much loved aunt. Requiem Mass at St. Peter and St. Paul's R.C. Church, Hutton Henry on Wednesday at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment at Hutton House. R.I.P.
NELSON - Hugh Steven On April 17, 2007, peacefully, aged 87 years, of West Witton, North Yorkshire, formerly of Croydon, Surrey. Much loved. Funeral service and committal will take place at Darlington Crema-torium, County Durham at 3.45 p.m. on Thursday, May 3. No flowers please by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, for Tanzed, 80 Edleston Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7HD. A donation plate will also be made available. Will friends please meet at the crematorium.
NICHOLS - (nee Manship) Angela, of Great Ayton, on April 20, peacefully in hospital after an illness fought with great courage and dignity. Angela, aged 43 years, dearly loved and devoted wife and mam of Mike, Thomas and Matthew and a loving daughter and sister. Private family cremation to take place followed by a Thanksgiving Service at Christ Church, Great Ayton on Friday, April 27 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for Melanoma Research Trust, a plate will be provided at church.
O'CONNOR - April 23, in hospital, of Selby Crescent, Darlington. Brian Desmond, aged 69 years, dearly loved husband of Jean, loving father of Michael, Adele and Stephen, grandpa of Joanne, David and Sarah and great-grandpa of Warren and Sophie, also a loved brother of Mary and June. Funeral Wednesday, May 2. Friends please meet for service in St. Augustine's Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
OLIVER - April 24, of Bishop Auckland. Edna (nee Gibson), aged 80 years, dearly beloved wife of Arthur, devoted mam of Leonard, Paul and Linda, loving gran of Peter, Sarah, Arran and Rebecca and great-grandmother of Benjamin and Linda-Ann, also a dear sister, aunt and cousin and a beautiful friend of Pauline and Lillie-Eve. Will friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1.
PIERCE - April 24, (peacefully, at St. George's Hall Nursing Home, Middleton St George), after a long illness. Ron, aged 76 years. A dear husband, father and grandfather who will be sadly missed. Funeral Tuesday May 1. Would friends please meet 9.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Donations if desired for Doctors Surgery, Hurworth and Gnosall Surgery, Stafford. Any enquiries to, Co-operative Funeral Service, 50 St. Cuthberts Way, Darlington.
PLACE - On April 19, suddenly in Northallerton. Daisy, aged 84 years, a loving mother of the late Michael and a dearest mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, April 30 at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the British Heart Foundation.
POSKETT - April 22 (peacefully at home). Dennis, aged 75 years of Henderson Road, Newton Aycliffe, beloved husband of the late Dot, a dearly loved father of Susan, Sandra and the late Derek, father-in-law of Michael and Linda, also a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Monday, April 30. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m., for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. All welcome back to the Working Men's Club.
POTTER - April 22, in Sowerby House Nursing Home, Mary, aged 92 years, of Sowerby, Thirsk. Honorary Alderman of Hambleton District Council. Beloved wife of the late James. Much loved mother of John and mother-in-law of Andrea, also a very dear grandma to Fiona and James. Funeral service followed by interment at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby, on Monday April 30, at 11.00 a.m. Donations, if desired, may be left on plate for Church Funds.
PRICE - April 18, of Rydal Close, Carlton Miniott, Thirsk. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 52 years, beloved wife of David, loving mother to Mary, a dear sister to Tony and Jim, mother-in-law to Darren and gran to Bethany. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Friday, April 27 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the E.P.D.A.
RACE - Darlington April 24 (peacefully in hospital), of Aldgrove Way. Barry, aged 63 years, much loved husband of Marion, loving dad of Brett and Leigh, a dearly loved father-in-law of Lisa and Marc, beloved grandad of Amy, Jamie and Morgan, dearest brother, brother-in-law and uncle. He will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral Wednesday, May 2. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church, 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery.
RACE - Dear Barry, died April 24, 2007, aged 63 years. Loving twin brother and best friend of Keith. Dear brother-in-law of Irene. Dear uncle of Linda and Anthony, Martin and Tracey and great-uncle of Joshua and Matthew. Will be sadly missed by us all. God Bless. Funeral on May 2 at St. Matthew and St Luke's Church at 11.00 a.m.
RAFFELL - April 22, (suddenly, at home), of Hutton Henry. William, aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Joyce, loving father of Marian, dear father-in-law of David and a much loved grandad of Jonathan and Louise. Funeral service on Tuesday, May 1, at 11.30 a.m. at St. Francis Church, Hutton Henry, prior to cremation at Hartlepool Crematorium. Friends invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to, British Heart Foundation.
REMMER - April 17 (suddenly at home). John, aged 49 years, of Darlington. Such a tragic loss to his family, friends and all who knew him. Funeral Friday, April 27. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation.
RICHARDSON - Geoffrey Barker, aged 76 years, late of Hall Farm, Skeeby, peacefully on April 24. Dearly loved husband of Mona, much loved dad of Keith and Judith, dear father-in-law of Janet, loving grandad of Jo, Rachel, Rebecca and Kay and great-grandad of James, Olivia and Matthew. A private family cremation will take place at Darlington.
ROBSON - April 19 (peacefully in hospital), of Thorntree Gardens, Middleton St. George. Brian, aged 57 years, much loved brother of Arthur, dear brother-in-law of Anne, a loving uncle and great-uncle. Funeral Wednesday, May 2. Friends please meet for service in St. Laurence's Church, at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
RUTHERFORD - Ronald, of Durham, formerly of Brampton, Carlisle and Acomb. Husband of the late Gladys, father of Helen and Gill, grandfather of Barnaby and Emily, died peacefully at Hallgarth Care Home, Durham on April 23, aged 92 years. You will be ever in our thoughts and hearts. Graveside service to be held at St. John Lee Churchyard, Acomb on Tuesday, May 1 at 12.30 p.m.
SCOTT - Thomas McWalter (Jock), of Swainby, formerly of Scruton, died peacefully on April 13. Husband of the late Betty, much loved dad of Anne, Andrew, Kevin and Barbara and a beloved father-in-law and devoted grandad. Funeral service and cremation to take place in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Monday, April 30 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the Ex Service Man's Association.
SINCLAIR - April 18, (in hospital). Patricia, aged 64 years, of Kirkham Close, Chilton. A devoted wife to Alan, a dear mam to Leslie, Sandra, Julie, Doug and Liz, also a special grandmother, great - grandmother and great - great - grand mother, A loving sister and friend to many. Funeral Thursday April 26. Would family and friends please meet 11.30 a.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe prior to interment in the West Cemetery. Floral tributes to Memorial House, 50 St. Cuthberts Way, Darlington.
SMITH - April 21, of Darlington. Bert, aged 85 years, beloved partner of Lilian, stepfather of Anne and grandfather of Valerie. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 10.30 a.m. on Monday, April 30, followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
STANDEN - April 23, (peacefully, in hospital). Mona, aged 85 years, of Friars Pardon, Hurworth. A dear brother of Stephen and John. Funeral Thursday May 3. Would friends please meet 12.30 p.m. for service in All Saint's Church, Hurworth prior to cremation at Darlington. No flowers by request. Donations if desired to, B.H.F., The R.N.L.I. and Cancer Research.
STANTON - (nee Brown) April 21, tragically, of Wolsingham. Jill, aged 37 years, dearly loved wife of John, much loved daughter of David and Jean, dear sister of Alan, beloved daughter-in-law of Maureen and Lisa, dearest sister-in-law of Katrina and Jackson and adored auntie of Kadin. Would friends kindly meet for service at Wolsingham Parish Church at 10.15 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2007, followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to MIND. All are welcome after the services for refreshments at Wolsingham W.M.C.
STEEL - April 24, (peacefully, at home), in Bedale. Frank, aged 58 years. Dearly loved husband of Heather, much loved dad of Paul, father-in-law of Vicki, devoted grandad of Joseph and a very dear brother of Dorothy. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Thursday May 3, at 11.30 a.m. followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for The Herriott Hospice Homecare.
STEPHENSON - April 23, peacefully at home with her family in St. Helens Auckland. Irene (nee Bradshaw), aged 63 years, beloved wife of the late Allen, devoted mam of Heather, Joan, Leslie, Paula and the late Ann, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nana and great-nana, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Staindrop at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, April 26, followed by interment in Staindrop Cemetery.
STOBBART - April 25, of Cambridge Avenue, Willington. Joan, aged 72 years. Dearly loved mam of Michael, Sandra, Tony, Susan, Sharan, Heather, Jackie and Anne, also a dear sister of Edith and devoted mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday May 2, at 10.30 a.m.
SWALES - Wilfred (Wilf) On April 23, in hospital, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary and a dear dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service will be held at the Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Northallerton on Monday, April 30 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Northallerton Cemetery at 12.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent, if desired, c/o Wilson Willoughby and Wetherills Funeral Directors, 223 High Street, Northallerton, Tel. (01609) 772122.
THORNTON - April 20 (suddenly at home, after a short illness fought with courage and dignity), of Hurworth Place. Christine Ann (nee Nicholson), aged 56 years, loved and loving wife of Walter, mother to Simon, Susan and John, devoted nana to James and Matthew and loved daughter, sister, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service to be held at St. Peter's Church, Croft on Tees on Tuesday, May 1 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
TILLEY - Hughie Peacefully on April 23, after a short spell in hospital. Hugh Sidney, aged 62 years, of Haswell, dearly loved husband of Eileen, devoted and proud dad of Sean and loving father-in-law of Shona. Reece, Ben and Jackson's treasured granda Hughie, also a dear son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Service at St. Paul's Church, Haswell on Tuesday, May 1 at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Donations if desired to St. Paul's Heating Fund.
TROUPE - Raymond Peacefully in Hawthorns Residential Home, Loftus on April 20, late of West Cornforth. Beloved husband of the late Marion, much loved dad of Michael, Richard and Eric, dear father-in-law to Phyllis, Margaret and Janet, loving grandad, devoted great-grandad and dearest brother-in-law to Bryan. Funeral service to take place on Friday April 27, in Holy Trinity Church, Cornforth at 2.00 p.m. followed by burial in church yard. Would friends please meet at church. Resting at and enquireis to, Harry Thompson Funeral Service, 1/2 High Street, Loftus. Tel: (01287) 643375.
