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NIXON - On June 28 (suddenly), of Laburnum Gardens, Willington. Barry, aged 63 years, beloved husband of the late Audrey, loving father of Michelle and Tony and a dear brother. Friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Thursday July 5 at 9.30 a.m.
NUNN - June 22 (peacefully), of Queen Street, Shildon. Walter, aged 87 years, dearly loved husband of Kathy, a dear uncle and a friend to many who will all miss him. Private cremation Friday, June 29 at Darlington, following a service in the Methodist Chapel, Shildon at 12.15 p.m. Friends please meet at chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, may be left at chapel for Chapel Funds.
ORCHARD - On June 20. Malcolm, aged 65 years, beloved brother of Iris and Eleanor, brother-in-law of Cliff, a sadly missed uncle of Paula and Steven and will sadly missed by all his family and friends. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill on Thursday June 28 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Wheatley Hill Cemetery. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Care, Wheatley Hill. Tel: (01429) 820111.
ORMSTON - On June 22, peacefully, in hospital, formerly of Lane Head Farm, Hutton Magna, Richmond, North Yorkshire. Jack, aged 97 years, beloved husband of Jean, dearly loved father of John and Elizabeth, father-in-law of Sue and Richard and loving grandfather of David, James, Emma and Henrietta. Funeral Tuesday, July 3. Service at Darlington Crematorium for family and close friends at 11.15 a.m., followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St. Mary's Church, Hutton Magna at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please.
PARK - On Friday June 22, (peacefully, after a short illness), of Station Town, Wingate. Norman Charles, aged 65 years. Dearly loved husband of Joan, a dear dad of Stephen, Brian, Dianne and Jamie, a dearest father-in-law of Susan, Ged, Laureen and a much loved grandad of his boys and girls, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Interment Station Town Cemetery Thursday June 28. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired for The Mac-Millan Nurses, c/o, Joan. All enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
PEACOCK - On June 22, in hospital. Muriel, aged 86 years, of Hurworth, loving wife of the late Frank, a much loved mam of Ann and the late Tony, a dear nana, gran and great-gran, also a dearly loved sister. Funeral Monday, July 2. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers by request.
RAND - June 15 (suddenly on holiday), of West Corn-forth. Mel aged 65 years, devoted husband and soul-partner of Susan, a much loved father and a very special grandar and a dear brother. Friends please meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth on Thursday June 28 at 10.45 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to Royal Navy Charity or Royal British Legion of the Royal Artillery c/o Richie Heslington.
RICHMOND - June 23, peacefully in Coundon. Harold (Harry), aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Dulcie, devoted father of Georgina, Keith, Christine, Katherine and Malcolm, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving grandad and great-grandad, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon at 10.30 a.m. on Monday, July 2, followed by private cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for the National Association of Colitis and Crohn's Disease.
ROBERTSON - Norman George (Robin), of Northallerton died peacefully in the Rutson Hospital, aged 89 years. Funeral service will be held at All Saints' Parish Church, Northallerton on Monday, July 2 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. All enquiries please to Wilson Willoughby and Wetherills Funeral Directors, 223 High Street, Northallerton. Tel: (01609) 772122.
ROBINSON - On June 26, suddenly at 26 East Witton (formerly of Low Newstead, Jervaulx). Eric (Sandy), aged 82 years, beloved husband of Betty, dearly loved father of Cynthia, father-in-law of Doug, a much loved grandad of Julian and Sarah and great-grandad "Crusoe" of Grace, April, Poppy and Mia. Funeral service at St. John's Church, East Witton on Thursday July 5 at 11.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to be shared between Church Funds and the Friarage Hospital (Plate in Church). Friends please meet at the Church.
ROBINSON - June 21, of Howlish Hall, late of West Auckland. Alexandrina (Rena), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Stanley, dearly loved mam of Norma, Bob and the late Brian, a dearly loved gran and great-gran and a dear sister of Evelyn. Will friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon on Friday, June 29.
ROSS - June 22, of West House, Cowshill. John Martin, aged 60 years, dearly loved husband of Heather (nee Scown), loving father of Mark and Susan, dear father-in-law of Helen and David, much loved granda of Lucy, Katie and Oliver and a dear son of Dottie and brother of Bunch. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Cowshill on Friday, June 29 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Burtreeford Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Stanhope Health Centre, may be left in the Cowshill Hotel afterwards.
SIMPSON - Emily-Ann June 7, 2007 - June 20, 2007. You were with us for such a short time but you will always be our much loved dark haired little Angel. Love Always, Grandma and Granda Thompson and family.
SIMPSON - On June 20. Baby Emily-Ann aged 13 days, a beloved daughter of Kieran and Karen. Funeral service on Thursday, June 28 St. Mark's Church, North Road, Darlington at 2.00 p.m., prior to a private interment. Family request to please wear pink and to meet at the Church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be made to the Neo-Natal Unit, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough (Direct to the family).
STAINSBY - Margaret (nee Shippey), peacefully at home, in Great Ayton on June 26. Wife of Richard, mother of Clare, Helen and Neil, also gran to Jack and Hannah. A family committal service to take place at Teesside Crematorium followed by a Thanksgiving Service to be held at Great Ayton Methodist Church on Friday, July 6 at 12.00 noon. Would friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please, by request.
STEPHENS - June 21, (suddenly, in hospital after a long illness bravely borne), of Ferryhill. Harry, aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, precious dad of Diane, Margaret and the late Billy, dearly loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Friday June 29, at 9.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham 10.30 a.m. Will be sadly missed by all.
STOKER - June 20, of Barrington Lodge Nursing Home, Bishop Auckland, (late of Crook). Jessie, (nee Copping), aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Ernest, a dearly loved mother of the late Jeff, a dear mother-in-law, nana and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service in Dawson Street Methodist Church, Crook on Wednesday June 27, at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
SWALL - Leslie On June 20, after a short illness, aged 87 years, of Northallerton, formerly of Lazenby Grange. Dearly loved husband of the late Eileen, loving father of David and daughter-in-law Ruth and much loved grandad of Philip and Iain. Private family cremation followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Danby Wiske Parish Church on Thursday, June 28 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the Herriot Hospice Homecare and Church Funds.
TAYLOR - On June 26. Daisy, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late David, a dear mam of Eric and David, mother-in-law of Sheila and Joan, also a loved grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service in Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village on Tuesday, July 3 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Trimdon Grange Cemetery.
THACKERAY - Margaret In hospital on June 24, of Patton Walk, Wheatley Hill. Dearly beloved wife of the late David, a much loved mam of Jean and David, also a treasured grandma and great-grandma. Cremation Durham Crematorium Thursday June 28. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at All Saint's Church, Wheatley Hill at 12.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to, The British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
TOWNS - Washington On June 22, suddenly. Susan, aged 44 years, a dearly loved daughter of Brian and Olga, a much loved sister of Brian and Barbara, sister-in-law of Martin, a dear niece of Ruth, Margaret and Terence. Will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Would friends please meet at St. Joseph's R.C. Church Birtley on Friday, June 29 at 10.30 a.m. for a Requiem Mass, prior to interment at Birtley Cemetery at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be sent for National Society for Epilepsy. All are welcome back to St. Joseph's Parish Centre for refreshments. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
UDALE - June 19, (peacefully), at Westmorland General Hospital. Isabella Udale, aged 86 years, of Bainbridge Road, Sedbergh. Beloved wife of the late George Parkin Udale, dear mother of Gordon, mother-in-law of Kathleen, devoted grandma of Trevor and Keith. Funeral service took place at St. Andrew's Church, Sedbergh on Monday June 25, 2007. Donations if desired for, The British Heart Foundation c/o, J. J. Martin Funeral Directors, Sedbergh.
VAULKS - On June 22, peacefully, in Aycliffe Care Home, formerly of Anne Swyft Road, Newton Aycliffe and late of Chilton. Ronnie, aged 78 years, beloved husband of the late Sybil, also a father, father-in-law and grand- father. Special thanks to the staff of Aycliffe Care Home. Funeral Tuesday, July 3. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. A reception at the Big Club will follow afterwards. All are welcome.
WALKER - Brompton June 28. Marjorie, aged 86 years, a dear wife of the late George, a loving mother and grand-mother. Funeral Thursday July 5 2.30 p.m. at Brompton Methodist Church, followed by interment.
WALKER - Newton Hall, Durham June 24, peacefully, in hospital. Les, aged 66 years, much loved husband of Joyce, father of Mark, Gail and Dianne, devoted grandad of Sam, Luke and Leah, great-grandad of Amelia, also brother of Stan and Ray. Will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium, South Road, Durham on Monday July 2 at 1.30 p.m. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to the Macmillan Nurses.
WALTON - On June 27, of Old Park Farm, Westgate. Harold, aged 73 years, dearly loved husband of Elsie, a dearest dad of Brenda and Sandra a dear father-in-law, also much loved granda of Gary and Gemma. Cremation Wednesday July 4 at Durham, following a service of committal in the Crematorium Chapel. Would friends please meet for a Service of Remembrance for Harold at All Saints' Church, Eastgate on Wednesday, July 4 at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please.
WARD - On June 26, in hospital, of Bannatyne Lodge Nursing Home, formerly of Wingate. Jane (nee Alderton), aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Maurice, dearly loved mother of Jean, Maurice and Grace, a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, July 3. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate for service at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the Church yard.
WARD - Allen, aged 73 years, of Barnard Castle, died peacefully in hospital on June 21. Beloved husband of the late Liz, a very special brother-in-law and much loved uncle. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium TODAY Thursday, June 28 at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given on the plate provided at the Crematorium Chapel for Cancer Research U.K.
WARD - Allen, aged 73 years, of Barnard Castle, died peacefully in hospital on June 21. Beloved husband of the late Liz, a very special brother-in-law and much loved uncle. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, June 28 at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given on the plate provided at the crematorium chapel for Cancer Research UK.
WATERS - On June 26 (in hospital), of Darlington. Philip (Phil), aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Doris (Dot), loving dad of Lyn and Fay, father-in-law of Reg and Pete, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service on Thursday, July 5 Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be made to the R.N.L.I. (Plate at the Crematorium).
WEBSTER - June 22, peacefully in hospital, of Galloway, Darlington (formerly of Bowman Street). Alan, aged 76 years, dearly loved husband of Pauline, loving father of Kenneth, Ann, Clive and Mark and much loved grandfather of David, Sam, Thomas and Callum. Funeral Friday, June 29. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 9.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be left at the service for The Stroke Association.
WHEELER - June 23, of St. Helens (formerly of Barnard Castle). David, aged 41 years, dearly loved husband of Melanie, devoted dad of Jack, loving son-in-law of Jack and Joyce and a dear brother of Anthony, Eric and Karen. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Barnard Castle at 10.45 a.m. on Thursday, June 28, followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Richardson Hospital or Macmillan Nurses.
WHITE - June 21, of Evenwood, formerly of Hunwick. Lily (nee Pimperton), aged 83 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Fred, much loved mam of Doreen, Veronica and the late Brenda, dearly loved mother-in-law of Jim and Philip, a devoted gran of Gary, Jill, Ryan and Sophie, also a dear sister and aunty. Will friends please meet for service at Evenwood Cornerstone Christian Centre at 2.00 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, followed by interment in Evenwood Cemetery. Forever in our hearts
YATES - June 22, suddenly but peacefully at Bambrough Place, Darlington. Jean, aged 63 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, dearly loved mother of Mark, Dale and Dawn, also a much loved step mother, mother-in-law of Tracy and loving nana of Charmaine and James. Funeral Monday, July 2. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 pm
YORKE - On June 24, after a long illness bravely borne, of Chilton. Judith, aged 42 years, a beloved mam of John and Anthony, a much loved daughter of George and Nancy, a dearest sister of John and Gillian, loving partner of Wayne, sister-in-law of Ruth and Tony and brilliant aunty to all her nephews and nieces. Friends please meet for service at St Aidan's Church Chilton on Saturday June 30 at 8.40 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crema-torium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research c/o Mr George Yorke, 4 Ruby Avenue, Chilton.
AIREY - On June 28, at Stanton Hall. Rebecca (Becky), suddenly but peacefully, after a long struggle borne with great courage and dignity. Beloved wife of the late John and a loving and much loved mother, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana, also a much loved sister and aunt. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, July 5 at 11.15 a.m. and afterwards at son's residence at Greenbank Court.
ANDERTON - June 29, of Bishop Auckland. Jane (Jenny), aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Douglas Carlyle, devoted mother of the late Peter, dear mother-in-law of Jean, a much loved and loving gran, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will all family and friends please meet for service at Bishop Auckland Methodist Church on Friday, July 6 at 9.45 a.m., followed by private cremation. By her own request, family flowers only please.
ARMSTRONG - June 27 (suddenly), of Haswell. James (Jimmy), aged 82 years, devoted husband of the late Eva, a dearly loved dad of Hazel and Rose, father-in-law of Brian, treasured grandad of Jayne and Wes, Kate and Terry, great-grandad and best mate of Trent and Bronwyn, also a much loved brother and uncle. Would friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Haswell on Thursday, July 5 at 2.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
ATHEY - (nee Crossling). July 5, (suddenly), of Newton Aycliffe, (formerly of Horden). Edith May, (May), aged 85 years. Beloved wife of Tom. Please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Wednesday July 11, at 1.00 p.m. Floral tributes may be sent to, John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe. Loved always.
BARNES - Sacriston June 25, peacefully, in St. Cuthbert's Hospice. Margaret (Peggy), aged 75 years, beloved sister to Ted and Norah, much loved sister-in-law to Raymond, beloved aunt and great-aunt. Will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, July 6 at 10.30 a.m. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to St Cuthbert's Hospice, Nevilles Cross, Durham. All welcome afterwards to Sacriston W.M.C.
BARRACLOUGH - On June 28 (peacefully, in hospital), of Albery Place, Darlington. Neil, aged 63 years, loving dad to Mark, Simon and the late Ian, also a much loved father-in-law and grandad. Funeral Tuesday, July 10. Will friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium.
