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TUNALEY - (Mary, nee Buckton) On April 21, aged 83 years, of Squires Court, Darlington. Beloved wife of Alan, dear mum of Ian and mum-in-law of Lesley, devoted grandma to Michael and James and a treasured sister, aunt and friend. Funeral Friday, May 4. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations toward a memorial at Elderwood Residential Home may be made care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
TURNER - April 18 (after a long illness, borne with great dignity), of St. Paul's Close, Spennymoor. Sheila, aged 58 years, beloved wife of John, a dearly loved mam of Steven, Martin and Carolyn and a much loved grandma to Thomas and George. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church Monday for a service at 12.45 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers preferred. Donations in lieu if desired to the "Franziska Willer Unit" Sedgefield Community Hospital, TS21 3EE.
TURNER - April 21, (peacefully, in hospital), of North-allerton. Charles, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Verna, loving father of Betty, dearest grandad of Susan, Simon and Barbara and great-grandad of Holly. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday May 1, at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for The Ainderby Ward at The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
VICKERS - Consett, late of Annfield Plain. Peacefully, in hospital on April 21, aged 86 years. Leslie, loving husband of the late Myra, brother to Sam and the late Edward, Bernard, Ronald and Edith, a dear uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Mountsett Crematorium, Dipton on Wednesday May 2, at 1.15 p.m.
WALKER - April 22, (peacefully, in hospital). William (Bill), aged 85 years. Former landlord at Seaham, Cassop and Station Town. Beloved husband of the late Nancy, loving father of Billy, Graham, Malcolm and the late May, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved grandad of David and Alison. Cortege leaving Cassop Club on Monday, April 30, at 10.00 a.m. for service at Christ Church, Seaham at 10.30 a.m. prior to interment. Friends invited. Please meet at Cassop or the church. Family flowers only please. Bus provided.
WATTS - George Edward, aged 94 years, of Richmond Road, Catterick Garrison (War Veteran, formerly of the 1st Manchester Regiment), died peacefully in hospital on April 23. Beloved husband of the late Irene, much loved dad of George and Peter, dear father-in-law to Lesley and Jenny and a loving grandad of Maxine and George, Lynn and Paula. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Hipswell on Thursday, May 3 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Flowers welcome or if preferred, donations for The Butterwick Children's Hospice may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
WHALEY - Peter, aged 62 years, died on Tuesday, April 17, peacefully at James Cook University Hospital Middlesbrough, devoted husband of Audrey, a much loved dad of Sarah, Richard and Mark, a dear father-in-law of Christine, also a treasured and loved grandad of Lynette, Matthew and Jessica. Service at St. Patrick's Church, Patrick Brompton on Wednesday, April 25 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darling-ton. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for the I.C.U. 2, James Cook Hospital and St. Patrick's Church. Friends please meet at Church.
WHELDON - April 22, 2007, peacefully in hospital. Queenie, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Cyril, much loved and devoted mum of Pauline and David, loving mother-in-law to Peter and Margaret, cherished gran of Paul, Shann, Lynn, Karen and partners and great-grandma of Hannah. Will be sadly missed. Funeral Wednesday, May 2. Would friends please meet 12.15 p.m. for service at Eastbourne Methodist Church, Darlington, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
WHITE - April 17, (peacefully), in Church View, Residential Home surrounded by her loving family, formerly of Spennymoor. Kathleen (Dolly), nee Wilson, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late William, loving mother of Peggy, George, Jean, Kathleen, William and also the late Walter and Mary, much loved nana, great-nana and great-great-nana. Friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor on Monday April 30, at 10.45 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
WILSON - April 22, in hospital, of Mayflower Court, Darlington. Audrey, in her 85th year, beloved wife of the late Robert, dearly loved mother of Mark and Susan and Gail and David, also a much loved nana of Adam and Daniel. Funeral Thursday, May 3. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation.
WINSHIP - April 19, formerly of Fir Tree and Billy Row. Muriel (nee Robson), aged 81 years, wife of Arnold, she leaves a daughter, son, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a sister. Will all family and friends meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. on Monday, April 30.
WOOD - Hilda April 17, (peacefully), at Southend University Hospital, (formerly of Grangefield, Stockton). Hilda, Aged 83 years. My son Tony and myself Mr. Viv Wood mourn her death.
WYON - Dr. Peter Wyon. Meeting of Remembrance May 5 will now be held at 3.15 p.m. in St. James' Methodist Church on The Green and after in the Quaker Meeting House.
ADAIR - On May 31, peacefully at home, of Belmont. Dorothy (Dot), devoted wife of Ron, beloved mam of Kim and Susan, a sadly missed mother-in-law of John, also a precious grandma of Liam and Jack. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, June 6 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Glycogen Storage Disease, plate provided at crematorium.
AYRE - On June 2, suddenly. William (Billy), aged 60 years, beloved husband of Vera, dearly loved father to Julie and Andy, devoted granda to Sam and Sean, dear father-in-law to Jimmy and Lisa and brother to Jack, Bobby, Ronnie and the late Tommy. Funeral at St John's Church, Ashington at 2.45 p.m. on Thursday, June 7. Family flowers only. Donations for Intensive Treatment Unit, Newcastle General Hospital. Bus provided from Crook Marketplace (outside the Church) at 1.00 p.m.
BARKER-COMLEY - On June 2, (suddenly, in hospital). Dawn, of Northallerton, aged 41 years. Is dearly loved and will be missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday June 12, at 1.15 p.m.
BARWICK - June 1, (suddenly, in hospital after an illness bravely fought), of Durham, formerly Annfield Plain. Lionel James, aged 51 years. Loved and adored husband of Sandra, beloved father of Gordon and Marianne, sadly missed son of Betty and the late Syd, brother of Lance, a treasured grandad, dearest stepfather of Debbie, Nigel, Graham and Craig, also father-in-law of Tony and Joe. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday June 7, at 1.00 p.m. Forever in our thoughts.
BELL - May 26, (suddenly, whilst on holiday in Corfu). Frank, aged 65 years, of Northallerton, (formerly of North Seaton Village). Dearly loved husband of Ann, (nee Bayly), loving father of Glenn, Liz, Mark and Rachael and a dearest grandad of Lauren, Rosie, Ewan and Alex. Funeral service to take place at All Saint's Church, North - allerton on Friday June 8, at 1.00 p.m. followed by cremation.
BLADEN - On June 4, peacefully in hospital. Arthur, aged 81 years of Gilesgate, Dur-ham. Devoted husband of the late Rita, much loved dad of Christine, Geoff and Lynn, dear father-in-law to Chris, Colin and Christine and treasured granda of Kaye, Lisa and Jennifer. Funeral to take place on Tuesday, June 12. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m.
BLYTHE - June 2, (peacefully), of Broom Dykes, Heighington. John, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Freda, a much loved father of David and Judith, dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Monday June 11. Would family and friends please meet for service in St. Michael's Church, Heighington at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment in the church yard.
BONNER - On June 1, of Nevilles Cross. Esther Vivien (nee Hett), aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Francis Albert, loving mother of Richard and Kay, mother-in-law of Edith and Tom and a wonderful grandma to Philip and Helen, Ross, Philippa and Charlotte. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, June 6 at 10.30 a.m. Donations for the R.N.L.I. may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at the Honest Lawyer afterwards.
BUTTERFIELD - On Friday, June 1, peacefully at the Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle. Winifred, aged 83 years, of Strickland Well, Great Strickland, Penrith (formerly of Salutation Road, Darlington). Dearly loved wife of the late Alan and beloved mother, mother-in-law and grandma of Lilian, Stephen, John, Katharine and their children. Funeral service at St. Barnabas Church, Great Strickland on Monday, June 11 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only are requested. Donations in memory of Win may be made to North Cumbria Branch M.N.D. Associa-tion. Please gift aid the donations and send c/o F and W Green, 19 Eskin Street, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 4DQ.
CARR - June 1 (peacefully, in St. Helen's Nursing Home), formerly of Bowburn. Mabel, aged 91 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Billy, devoted mother of Ray, mother-in-law of Ellen, a dearly loved nana of Michael and Julie and a dear great-nana. Cremation Friday, June 8 at Durham, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 3.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
CHAPMAN - On June 4, after a short illness of Browney Court Langley Park. Harry, aged 87 years, a beloved husband of the late Margaret Jane, a much missed dad of Kenneth and David, father-in-law of Joan and Margaret, grandfather to Stephen, Greg and Paula and great-grandfather to Anthony. Would friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Langley Park on Friday, June 8 at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
CHERRY - June 1, (peacefully), in Oakmount Nursing Home, Northallerton, (formerly of Richmond). Mary, aged 94 years. Loving mother of William Todd, mother-in-law of Olive, dearest nanna of Wendy, Jenny, Mark, Michael and great-grandma and great-great-grandma. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Monday June 11, at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for Oakmount at Northallerton.
COUGHTREY - June 3, (peacefully, in hospital), of Sherburn Village, (formerly of Tow Law). George Henry, aged 82 years. Devoted husband of the late Doreen, much loved and loving dad of Ian, dear father-in-law to Kim, a proud grandad to Alex, Gareth and Hannah, also a much loved brother of Margaret, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral to take place on Friday June 8. Friends please meet for service at Sherburn Village Methodist Chapel at 10.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m and afterwards at Sherburn Village W.M.C. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to, Cancer Research, c/o, Ian.
COWEN - June 3, of Shildon. Pilar Margarita (Pili), aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, devoted mother of Mari-Pili and Paul, dear mother-in-law to Jurgis and Christine, a much loved and loving grandmother and great-grandmother, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Cortege to leave her son's residence at 11.30 a.m. on Friday, June 8 for service in St John's Church, Shildon at 11.45 a.m., followed by interment in Shildon Town Cemetery. Will friends please meet at Church.
CULLING - Doreen (nee Bainbridge) S.R.N., S.C.M., Q.I.D.N.S, died June 1 in James Cook Hospital, loving mother of David and Elizabeth and granny of Felix. Funeral at Darlington Crematorium Friday, June 8 at 11.15 a.m. and afterwards at Thai Harbour, Hartlepool, all welcome (for directions etc. Tel. (07968) 702577. Burial of ashes at Crathorne Church, Wednesday, June 20 at 11.30 a.m. Donations to United Christian Broadcasters. Lifelong servant of the Lord.
DAKIN - May 31, (suddenly, at home), of Shotton. Peter John, aged 31 years. Loving son of June and the late Peter, much loved brother of Janet, Carole, Nerys and Natalie, precious dad of Paige, uncle of Connor, Macy and Danny and partner of Margaret. Friends and relatives please meet Friday at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton for service at 11.10 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
DEWELL - (Formerly McMillan, nee Stephenson), of Barnard Castle. Suddenly but peacefully in hospital on May 30, 2007. Jean, aged 85 years, treasured wife of the late Ron (and the late Jock McMillan), much loved sister of Grace, Betty, Norman and the late Lottie and John, dearly loved auntie, great-auntie and great-great-auntie. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral to be held on Thursday, June 7, 2007 at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, may be given in church to G.N.A.A.S. (Great North Air Ambulance Service).
DOUGLAS - May 30 (after a short illness), of Byerley Road, Shildon. Joan (nee Lewis), aged 87 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Sidney, a loving mother of Lewis and a dear mother-in-law of the late Hillary, also a cherished mother-in-law to Pamela, a much loved gran of Jill and Vicki and a devoted great-gran of Cameron, Megan, Ben and Sophie. Cremation Friday, June 8 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 9.20 a.m. for a service in the Methodist Chapel, Shildon at 9.30 a.m. Friends please meet at Chapel. All are welcome for refreshments at Lewis' residence after the funeral.
DRURY - June 1, suddenly but peacefully at home. John Michael, aged 69 years, of Darlington, a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Funeral Friday, June 8. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for Useful Vision c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
EATON - Anne Marie, aged 102 years, formerly of Reeth and West Witton, died peacefully at Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison on May 31. Beloved wife of the late Arthur and a much loved mum, gran, great-gran and great-great-gran. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, Aysgarth on Monday, June 11 at 1.00 p.m., followed by a private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for St. Andrew's Church Funds.
EDWARDS - On May 29, peacefully at Acorn Grange, formerly of Skipton Close. Irene, aged 84 years, a beloved wife of the late William Thomas, a beloved mam of Arthur and Mary, a dear mother-in-law, nana, great-nana and great-great-nana. Funeral Thursday June 7. Will friends please meet at 11.30 for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations to the Butterwick Hospice.
ELLIOTT - March 2, late of West gate and Wolsingham. Hilda Atkinson, dearly loved wife of the late Joseph Lewis Elliott, loving mother of John, Paul, Kenneth and the late Christopher. Will friends please meet for a Memorial Service in St. Andrew's Church, Westgate on Friday June 8 at 2.00 p.m.
ELLIS - George (Hoppo), aged 72 years, of Alexandra Way, Richmond, died peacefully at the Abbey Care Village, Scorton on June 1. Dearly loved husband of Roiselle, beloved son of Rose and the late Jack, very dear brother to Pauline, dearest uncle to Viv and Julie and a dear great-uncle to Lewis, Helen and Michael. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday, June 7 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the Friends of the Richmond Friary Community Hospital may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond DL10 4AJ.
ENTWISTLE - June 4, (in hospital), of Lonsdale, Woodburn Drive, Leyburn. John Henry, (Jack), aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Stella, dearly loved father of Susan and Hilary and much loved grandad of Christian, Thomas and Naomi. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Wednesday June 13, at 1.00 p.m. followed by private committal. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to be shared between church funds and Yorkshire Cancer Research (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
FEATONBY - Veronica (nee Dunn) Vera, aged 79 years, peacefully in Springfield Care Home, of Darling-ton. Dearly beloved mam of Sandra and Laura, mother-in-law of George, adored nans to all the grandchildren. Funeral Monday, June 11. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m., prior to cremation.
FOSTER - On June 2 (of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Shildon). Lawrence (Lol) aged 72 years, beloved husband of Nora, loving dad of Kevin, Carol, Brian, Bev and Claire, also a much loved son, brother, brother-in-law and grandad. Funeral service to take place on Monday, June 11 at St. John's Church, Shildon at 11.15 a.m, prior to interment in Shildon Cemetery. Friends welcome, please meet at Church. Family flowers only please.
FOWLER - May 31, peacefully, after a long illness, of Garth lands Heighington. Jean, aged 92 years, loving wife of the late Frank and a dearly loved sister of Bill and George McKinlay.
FRANCIS - May 31, of Wear View, Byers Green. Doris (nee Rowley), aged 85 years. Beloved wife of Thomas, loving mother of Brian, James, Gillian, William, Thomas and Barry, also a dear mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service at Byers Green Methodist Chapel on Friday June 8, at 10.00 a.m. Interment to follow.
