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LARKIN - Frank, aged 79 years, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on July 4, of Hurworth Place (formerly of Northaller-ton). Beloved husband of Sheila, much loved dad and father-in-law and a devoted grandad of Jody, Teiga, Nicole and Sophie. Funeral Wednesday July 18. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 pm Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
LAVERICK - On June 30, suddenly in hospital, of Kidd Avenue Sherburn Village. Doreen, aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Bill, a much missed mother of Barbara and Stephen and a dear gran. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, July 5 at 2.30 p.m.
LAWRENCE - On July 1 (suddenly), of Mount Pleasant Court, Spennymoor. Bill (Dicky) aged 76 years, beloved husband of the late Ann, a dearly loved dad of Alan, David and the late Peter, a loving father-in-law, a much loved grandad and a dear brother. Would friends please meet in the Bethel I.M. Chapel, Half Moon Lane Friday for a service at 2.15 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
LEONARD - Caroline, aged 91 years, of Richmond, peacefully in hospital on July 2. Beloved wife of the late John William Leonard, much loved mother of Dennis, John, Joan, James, Frank and the late Leslie, a dear mother-in-law and loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service in Holy Trinity Church, Wensley on Wednesday, July 11 at 1.00 p.m., followed by burial in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church for the Romanby Ward, Friarage Hospital and Church Funds.
LIVETT - June 28 (peacefully, in hospital) of Rowan Court Spennymoor. Gladys, aged 70 years, a dearly loved wife of Terry, a much loved mam of Lisa and Paula, a loving nana of Chloe, Shannon and twins Kristian and Jevon. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Friday for a service at 10.10 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to "Cystic Fibrosis Trust" c/o Regional Office, West Garth House, Snape, Bedale, DL8 2TJ. R.I.P
LLEWELLYN - On July 1 (suddenly, in hospital), of Kingsway, Darlington. Margaret, aged 74 years, beloved wife of the late Christ-opher, a loving mam to Christine and the late Trevor, a much loved mother-in-law to Philip and Carol, a treasured nanna to Christopher, David, Catherine and Sarah, devoted partner to Bert, also a dearly loved sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral Monday, July 9. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at St. Andrew's Church, Darlington, followed by interment in the North Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the British Heart Found-ation. Will be sadly missed by all.
MARTIN - Mary Bridget June 29, of Bannatyne Lodge, Peterlee (late of Wheatley Hill). Mary, aged 79 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Richard, a much loved mam of Susan, Richard and Julie, dear mother-in-law of Alan, Lesley and Michael also devoted gran of Helen, David, Martin, Robbie, Shaun, Rory and Ricky. Cremation Durham Crematorium Friday, July 6. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Our Lady of the Rosary R.C. Church Peterlee at 12.30 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322. Sadly Missed R.I.P
McCAUGHIE - July 4, of Auckland Park. Margaret Hannah, aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Robert, also a dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, South Church at 1.30 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Cemetery.
MERRITT - June 30, 2007, suddenly but peacefully in hos-pital. Joyce, aged 83 years, a loving wife of the late Kit, dearly loved mam of Tony, Colin, Peter and Debbie, mother-in-law to Unna, June, Liz and Steve, a much loved grandma of Katie, Graeme and Christopher and also a sadly missed great-grandma and great- great-grandma. Funeral Friday, July 6. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium. All floral tributes to be sent to the Co-operative Funeral Service, 50 St Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.
METCALF - July 2, in hospital, after a long illness bravely borne, of Grange Road, Carrville, Durham. Don, aged 75 years, a dearly loved husband of Monica, a much loved dad of Fiona and Jill, a dear father-in-law and a devoted grandad. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, July 6 at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor afterwards.
METCALFE - On July 4, peacefully, of The Stray, Darlington. Elizabeth Ann, aged 57 years, beloved wife of Charlie, dearly loved mother of Darren and Robert, loving daughter of Grace and step-daughter of Dick and dear sister of the late Tony. Funeral Wednesday July 11. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation.
NEWTON - July 5, of Wolsingham. William, aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Alida Maria, devoted father of Maureen and Anita, also a dear father-in-law to Alan. Will friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Parish Church at 12.50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be left for church funds.
OLIVER - Muriel On June 28, peacefully, in Saltburn. Muriel (nee Kennedy), aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Norman and a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Cremation takes place on Tuesday, July 10 at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m., followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Saltburn Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the R.N.L.I., The Esplanade, Redcar. Resting at Stanway and Garnett Funeral Service, 114 High Street, Redcar. Tel: (01642) 477257.
OUTHWAITE - July 3, (peacefully, at home, after an illness borne with great dignity and courage), of Brooklands, Bishop Auckland. June, (nee Kell), aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of Gordon, a dearest niece of Bob, a dear cousin and a great friend to all who knew her. Cremation Monday July 9, at Durham, following a service in St. Andrew's Church, South Church at 9.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the church. Flowers appreciated, however donations to The Butterwick Hospice, would be gratefully received, plate provided at crematorium.
PARK - Bob Robert Henry, aged 69 years, suddenly in hospital on July 4, of Berwick Road, Darlington. Beloved husband of the late Pat and Sylvia and a dearly loved father, step-father, grandad and brother. Funeral Wednesday July 11. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
PEIRSON - Peacefully at home on July 4. Francis William (Bill), aged 83 years. Dearly beloved husband of Eileen. Funeral service and interment to take place at St. Mary's Church, Goathland on Tuesday July 10, at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to, Marie Curie, all enquiries please to, R. Harrison and Sons. Tel: (01947) 897249.
PURCELL - Dorothy, late of Stokes-ley, Ingleby Arncliffe and Northallerton died peacefully on July 3, 2007 in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The devoted wife of the late Fred Purcell, much loved mother of Alison, Alan, Roger, Simon and the late Andrew. She is survived by a brother, four children and six grandchildren. Funeral Thursday, July 12, 2007. Service and cremation at Mansfield Crematorium at 12.15 p.m. Family request donations in lieu of flowers for Marie Curie and Treetops Hospice. Further enquiries to A. Storer and Sons, 173 Nottingham Road, Somercotes, Alfre-ton, Derbyshire DE55 4JG. Tel (01773) 602942.
RATCLIFFE - Christine July 4, tragically as the result of an accident. Christine, beloved partner of John Greener (formerly of Paradise Cottages, Shadforth). She will be deeply and sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to take place at Bewcastle Church near Brampton, Cumbria on Thursday, July 12 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, Brampton. Tel: (01697) 73082.
ROBINSON - On July 2, peacefully of Hurworth. T.R.C. (Richard), aged 77 years, beloved husband of Joan, a dearly loved dad of Kay, Ian and Helen, father-in-law of Dave, also a much loved grandad of Katie and David. Funeral Monday, July 9. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
ROBSON - On June 30 (peacefully at Barford Court Nursing Home, near Brighton), formerly of Clints, Marske in Swaledale. Mary, aged 100 years, dearly loved wife of the late Herbert, very dear mother to John and Elisabeth, a much loved mother-in-law, loving granny and great-grandma. Funeral service to be held at St. Edmund's Church, Marske on Saturday, July 14 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
ROSS - John (Jack), of Keg-worth, Derbyshire, formerly of View Lane, Stanley, passed away on June 27, 2007, aged 66 years. Funeral service to be held at 3.30 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at Loughborough Crematorium Chapel. Enquiries to G. Gamble and Sons (Quorn) Ltd., 101a Meeting Street, Quorn, Leics. LE12 8AQ. Tel: (01509) 415415.
ROSS - July 2, suddenly, in Kingsway Nursing Home, (formerly of Gilesgate). Lily, (nee Barratt), aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank, a sadly missed sister of Doreen, Margaret, May and John. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday July 10, at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only by request.
RYDE - On June 29, in hospital, of 18 Cliff Drive, Leyburn, formerly of Redmire. Charles Henry (Harry), aged 78 years, much loved husband of Nenette and a father, brother to Mary and Carol, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Hipswell on Saturday, July 7 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Hipswell Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Church Funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
SANDFORD - On July 1, peacefully in Southwoods Nursing Home. Desmond, of Northallerton, aged 90 years, dearly loved husband of the late Edna, loving father of Yvonne, dearest grandad of Mark and Samantha. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Monday July 9 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for Southwoods Nursing Home.
SKIPPON - July 5, peacefully at Riverside Nursing Home, Darlington, formerly of Festings Court. Gwendoline Maria, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Roy and a dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Wednesday, July 11. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Anne's Church, Welbeck Avenue at 9.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Flowers, if desired, may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
SMAILS - July 5, of Lothian House, Spennymoor, (formerly of Park Head Cottage). Margaret, (nee Cairns), aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Stan, a dearly loved mam of Barbara and Colin, loving mother-in-law, a much loved grandma of Dianne, Peter, Claire and Steven and a dear sister and aunt. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor, Tuesday for a service at 12.10 p.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations lieu if desired may be given to the family for 'Cancer Research U.K.'
STOBBS - July 3, (peacefully, at home in Shildon with his family). Ronald, (Nat), aged 71 years. Beloved husband of the late Heather, a much loved dad of Gail, Kevin, Karen and Daryll, also a devoted grandad and friend to all. Will friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Shildon 11.00 a.m. on Monday July 9, prior to interment in Shildon Cemetery. At Peace with his loving wife Heather, together in eternal love.
TALLON - Michael July 4, (peacefully, in hospital). Michael, aged 66 years, of Billingham. Dearly loved husband of Pat, much loved dad of Janette and Diane, dear father-in-law of Sean and loving grandpa of Daniel and Matthew. Funeral Thursday July 12. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Central Avenue, Billingham at 2.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired for, MacMillan Palliative Care Nurses, Room G65, University Hospital, North Tees. R.I.P.
WALKER - June 29, peacefully in hospital, of Eastbourne Road, Darlington. Raymond, aged 76 years, loving husband of Mary, a proud and devoted father of David and the late Louise, dearest grandad of Jonathan, Adam, Caroline, Andrew, Ellen and Joseph, caring and loving father-in-law to Joanne and Phil and a beloved brother, uncle, good friend and neighbour to everyone he knew. Rest In Peace. Funeral Thursday, July 5. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 pm Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for Cancer Research U.K. may be left at the Crematorium. Afterwards all are welcome to Staindrop Crescent.
WATSON - July 4, peacefully in Barrington Lodge, Bishop Auckland. Annie (nee Elliott), aged 96 years, of Shildon. Beloved wife of the late Henry (Harry), devoted mam of Sheila, dear mother-in-law of John, much loved gran to Belinda and Floyd, also Duncan and Sue and a loving great-gran to Megan, Joseph, Shanaya and Harry. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence at 10.20 a.m. on Wednesday, July 11 for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. All are welcome to either service, after the church service all are welcome to refreshments in the Civic Hall. Any flowers or enquiries c/o the daughter Mrs. S. Atkinson.
WATSON - July 4, peacefully in Barrington Lodge, Bishop Auckland. Annie (nee Elliott), aged 96 years, of Shildon. Beloved wife of the late Henry (Harry), devoted mam of Sheila, dear mother-in-law of John, much loved gran to Belinda and Floyd, also Duncan and Sue and a loving great-gran to Megan, Joseph, Shanaya and Harry. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence at 10.20 a.m. on Wednesday, July 11 for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. All are welcome to either service. Any flowers or enquiries c/o the daughter Mrs. S. Atkinson.
WATSON - Reuben, aged 88 years, of Staindrop Road, Cockfield, died peacefully in hospital on July 1. Dearly loved husband of Primrose, much loved dad of Jean, Ray and Sandra and a dear father-in-law, loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, July 6 at 2.45 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 the Weardale Community Hospital.
WEIR - June 29, of Willington. Margaret, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late John Ranson Weir, a loving mother of Jenni-fer, John and Raymond, mother-in-law of Susan and Verena, much loved nana of Christine and Mark, Christopher and Michael, Simon and Sarah, great-nana of Bianca, Tia, Molly, Lewis and Alex, loved by daughter-in-law Jacque-line, grandchildren's partners Simon, Mark and Dawn. Friends and family please meet for service at St. Stephen's Church, Willington on Thursday, July 5 at 2.45 p.m.
WELLS - On July 4, suddenly, of Cobden Street, Darling- ton. Kenneth (Kenny), aged 54 years, beloved husband of Janet, dearly loved father of Martin, a much loved son of Walter and Winnie and a dear brother of Paula, Lynn and Ian. Funeral Tuesday July 10. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 pm and afterwards all are welcome to Darlington Rugby Club.
ARMITAGE - August 8 (at home, with his family around him), of Newton Aycliffe and Shildon. John Michael (Mike), aged 60 years, a dearly loved husband of Audrey, a dearest dad of David and John and a dear father-in-law of Kim, a special grandad to Paul and Ben, a loved brother-in-law to Alan and Kath and Joan and Neil, a precious nephew of Cora and Irene and their families also a dear lifelong friend to Mike. Will be sadly missed by all of his many friends from Shildon A.F.C., The Northern League and The F.A. Cremation Tuesday, August 14 at Darlington, following a service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 12.45 p.m. Friends please meet at Church. No flowers please, by request. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, may be passed to Audrey, these donations will be passed to the organisations that have supported Mike throughout his long illness. A football man through and through.
ARMSTRONG - Durham August 3. Ken, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Iris, devoted dad to David, Paul and Ann, father-in-law to Karen and Mike, a much loved grandad to Catherine, Laura, James and Rachel. Will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Oswald's Church, Durham on Friday August 10 at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crema-torium. By request, family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to the British Heart Foundation.
ATKIN - August 7, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. Norman, aged 87 years, dearly loved dad of Rosalind and Eddie and a much loved pop of Marie, Elizabeth and Clare. Funeral Tuesday, August 14. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m.
ATKINSON - August 4, peacefully at home in Newton Aycliffe (formerly of Wheatley Hill). David, aged 63 years beloved husband of Christine, loving dad of Gary, Graeme, Andrew, Joseph and Sharon, also a much loved son, brother, father-in-law and grandad. Will friends please meet for service at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe on Friday, August 10 at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made to the Macmillan Nurses (Plate at Church).
AYRE - Gwen (nee Scott), died peacefully July 31, 2007. Loving mother of Gill and Tony and sister to Frank. Funeral took place on August 3 in Bristol.
BARKER - August 4, peacefully in hospital, of Burneston. Evelyn Mary, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late William Cussan, dearly loved mum of Arthur and Nancy, also a dear mother-in-law, granny and great-grandma. Funeral service to be held at Carthorpe Methodist Chapel on Monday, August 13 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Carthorpe Methodist Chapel.
BEAN - August 7, of Witbank Road, Darlington. Frank, aged 90 years, beloved husband of Wilna, dearly loved father of Sheila, much loved grandad of Glenn and Pamela and great-grandad of Peter, Glenn, Robbie and Nicola. Funeral Monday, August 13. Friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
