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RACE - August 8, suddenly at home of Shildon. Phyllis, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, a much loved mother of Derek, Walter, Keith, Dennis, Ann and Phyllis, a dearly loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Thursday, August 16. Would friends please meet at 10.00 a.m. for a service in Shildon Methodist Church, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
RICHARDSON - Newton Aycliffe On August 2, suddenly in hospital. Alec Brian (Flash), aged 71 years, a devoted husband to Brenda, devoted dad to Alan, Colin and the late Tony, a dear father-in-law and devoted grandad. Funeral Thursday August 9. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu in aid of the R.S.P.B. will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
RILEY - August 4, suddenly at home, in West Auckland. Charles Walker (Charlie), aged 83 years, beloved son of the late Elizabeth and Edward, dearest brother of Thelma and the late David, brother-in-law to Ken, also a treasured uncle, great-uncle and cousin. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery.
ROBSON - On August 3, peacefully after a long illness bravely borne of Darling ton. Selwyn, aged 64 years, loving husband of Andrea, much loved dad, father-in-law and grandad and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Friday, August 10. Friends please meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington DL3 7UA.
ROBSON - Selwyn Dad, from a son who had a very special close friendship. It was a privilege to spend plenty of quality time together. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. I am glad you are at peace from the pain. I will love you forever. Douglas x
ROTHWELL - Jennifer, of Easington Colliery, suddenly in hospital on August 5, aged 57 years. Jenn (nee Smart), a much loved and treasured wife to John, a devoted mam of Nicola and Lee and Michael and Nicola and a cherished sister to Anne, aunt to Stephen, Vanessa and Nadine and great-aunt to Kelsey. Cortege to leave residence on Friday for service at the Church of the Ascension at 3.00 p.m., prior to a cremation at Sunderland Crematorium. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, for Cancer Research, c/o Kevin Hepworth, Funeral Director. Night Night, God Bless Pet. Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family true. You did your best for all of us, We will always love and remember you.
ROUTLEDGE - August 1 (peacefully in St. Teresa's Hospice). Tommy, aged 85 years, late of Cartmell Terrace, Darlington, loving husband of Margaret, dearly loved dad of Neta and Angela, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved grandad of Christ-opher. Funeral Wednesday August 8. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for St. Matthew and St Luke's Church, prior to private burial.
RUSK - August 8, peacefully at home, in Darlington. Sylvia Maureen (nee Bell), loving wife of the late Laurie, dearly loved mother of Cheryl and a very proud nana of Michael and Thomas. Funeral Wednesday, August 15. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington DL3 7UA.
SEDGWICK - August 7 (suddenly in hospital). Eva, aged 98 years, my dearest wonderful lovely mother of Joan and son-in-law Pat Ward, dearly loved nana of Stephen and Peter, Jacqueline and Gillian, Zac and Josh and big nana of Lucy and Sally. Love you forever. R.I.P. By request, funeral private. Family flowers only.
SHAW - July 31 (suddenly), of Commercial Street, Crook. Ivy, aged 74 years, beloved wife of the late Reuben and a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and sister. Friends please meet for service at Kingdom Hall, Albert Street, Crook on Wednesday, August 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Crook Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the North Air Ambulance, c/o her daughter Mrs. Susan Gibson, 9 Beech Avenue, Crook.
SKILTON - On August 3, peacefully after a short illness borne with dignity and courage, at High Uplands, Woodburn Drive, Leyburn. Roger Henry, aged 68 years, beloved husband of Mary, dearly loved father of James and Penny and a loving grandpa of Christopher. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Thursday, August 9 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Leyburn Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and Herriot Hospice Homecare (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
SMITH - On August 6, of Tenlands Care Home, Ferryhill. Audrey, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Danny, a much loved mother of the late Gillian and a dearly loved sister and aunt. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Monday, August 13 at 11.30 a.m.
STARR - August 3 (peacefully). Kenneth John, aged 86 years, of Darlington, late of Stockton. Funeral Thursday, August 9. Would friends please meet 1.30 pm for service at Haughton Methodist Church, prior to private cremation.
STOCKDALE - Cynthia, died peacefully in the Friarage Hospital on August 6, 2007. A loving wife of the late Ronald. She will be sadly missed by her loving family and many friends. Funeral service will take place at All Saints' Parish Church, Northallerton on Wednesday August 15 at 1.00 p.m.
STONE - Doreen (nee Hall), aged 82 years, of Barnard Castle on July 31, a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Startforth on Thursday, August 9 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the Church. Enquiries to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors. Tel: (01833) 695444.
STONES - Ludworth Peacefully at home on August 3. Ken, aged 72 years. Devoted husband of Bina, loving father of Walter, April and Denise, treasured grandad and great-grandad, also much loved brother, brother-in-law and sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral to take place on Thursday August 9. Would friends please meet for service at Salvation Army Hall, Sherburn Hill, at 10.45 a.m. followed by interment in Shadforth Cemetery and afterwards at Sherburn Village W.M.C. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to, The MacMillan Nurses c/o, the family.
SUTHERLAND - August 6, of Brandon (formerly of Fulwell). Lilian (Lil, nee Jones), aged 72 years, devoted wife of Melvin, a much loved mam of Melvin, Keith, Pam, Lily and Paul, a loving nana, mother-in-law, sister of Joe and Mary. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Chapel, Brandon on Friday, August 10 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
SUTHERLAND - August 6, of Brandon (formerly of Fulwell). Lilian (Liz, nee Jones), aged 72 years, devoted wife of Melvin, a much loved mam of Melvin, Keith, Pam, Lily and Paul, a loving nana, mother-in-law, sister of Joe and Mary. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Chapel, Brandon on Friday, August 10 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
SWEENEY - On August 4, of Stanhope Close, Newton Hall, Durham. Dennis, aged 64 years, dearly loved husband of Maureen, loving father of Darren, father-in-law of Alison, much loved grandad to Lauren and Callum and a dear brother and uncle. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, August 9 at 1.30 p.m. Donations, if desired, may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice. Friends welcome for refreshments at The Newton Hall afterwards.
TAYLOR - August 4 (suddenly), of St. Helens. Robert Charles (Bob), aged 60 years, beloved husband of Carol, dear dad of Debra, Robert and Steven, much loved grandad of Robert, Louise, Alexander, Sophie, Lauren, Abbie and Laura, a dear father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, August 10, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery.
THOMAS - August 5, peacefully in hospital, of Baldersby, formerly G.P. of Bedale. Peter, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Mary, also a loving father and grandfather. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Wednesday, August 15 at 12.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Bedale Church.
WARDLE - Ken, formerly of Darlington, peacefully at home on August 3, aged 92 years, dearly loved husband of Joyce and father of Linda and Peter. Funeral service in the Milton Chapel, Chilterns Crematorium, Amersham, Buckinghamshire on Tuesday August 14 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only, but donations if wished to Cancer Research UK c/o Wright Funeral Services, 106 High Street, Great Missenden, Buckingham-shire, HP16 0BE.
WHITE - On August 5, passed away peacefully at Brentwood Lodge, Leyburn. Barbara, aged 86 years, beloved sister of the late Ron White, of Richmond and a very dear aunt of Roger. Funeral service and cremation at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Thursday, August 9 at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
WILLIAMSON - (nee Wood) Freda, aged 89 years, peacefully on August 4 in The Grange Residential Home, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Reg and a dearly loved mam, mother-in-law, nana and great-gran. Funeral Friday, August 10, 2007. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 1.15 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations if desired may be sent for The Grange Resident's Fund care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
WILLIAMSON - Freda You will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. With love from Pauline, Barry, Peter, Dawn, Hayley, Lorna, Bethany and Ewan. Re-united with Reg and Grandson David.
WILLIAMSON - On August 5, in hospital, formerly of Melmerby, Coverdale. Bernard Eric (Bernie), aged 77 years, much loved father of Jo, Martin and Michael and a very dear brother and grandad. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Hipswell on Friday, August 10 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in Hipswell Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and the Ada Cole Memorial Stables (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
WINDROSS - August 2, peacefully in hospital, of Thirsk. Eileen, aged 61 years, a dearly loved daughter of the late Mabel and George Windross who will be sadly missed by all her friends. Funeral service to take place in St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Friday, August 10 at 2.00 p.m.
ADAMSON - (nee Hence) Anne Elizabeth (Nancy) died August 5, 2007 peacefully in her sleep aged 80 years. Loving wife of the late Thomas, mother of Amanda and gran to Grace, Frederick and Louis. Funeral takes place on Friday August 31, 2007 at 2.30 p.m. in the Milton Chapel, Chilterns Crematorium.
ALLAN - Ivy Eileen (nee Goldsbrough), peacefully at home on August 11, 2007, aged 87 years, a dearly loved mum of Malcolm, mother-in-law to Caroline, grandma to Libby and Peter and a dear sister of Monica. Funeral service to take place on Monday August 20 at 11.45 a.m. in the Chapel of St. Hilda, Teesside Crematorium. Would friends kindly meet at the Crema-torium. Family flowers only please.
AMES - August 15, peacefully, in Howlish Hall Nursing Home, formerly of Coun-don. Agnes Mary (nee Quinn), aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Lionel, much loved mam of Sheila, Ellen, Lionel, Pauline, David and Peter, a dear mother-in-law also a treasured nanna, great-nanna and great-great-nanna. Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday August 18 at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Coundon, followed by interment in St. Joseph's Churchyard, Coundon. R.I.P
ANDERSON - (nee Little) August 15, at North Park Care Home, Darlington. Elsie, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Frank, dearly loved mother of Maureen and Kenneth, mother-in-law of Dave and also a much loved nana, great-nana, sister and aunty. Funeral Wednesday, August 22. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. William's Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery.
ANDERSON - John On August 13 peacefully, at home. John, aged 19 years, of Coronation Avenue, Fishburn, a beloved son of Ian and Jackie, sister Kate, fiancee Lauren and grandparents Stan, Thelma and Nita. Funeral service to take place on Monday August 20 at St. Catherine's Church, Fishburn at 10.00 a.m., prior to interment in Fishburn Cemetery. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Macmillan Nurses or Teenage Cancer Trust. Resting at and all enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, Front Street, Sedgefield. Tel: (01740) 621652. John's request was no Black clothing.
ANDERSON - John I will hold you in my heart more gently than any feeling. I will keep you on my mind more lovingly than any thought. Long after this day is over and far beyond each kiss ... in the 'always' that lies ahead and the 'forever' that will be, I'll still be loving you. Your broken hearted fiancée Lauren.
ANDERSON - John You were always our son-in-law, even though you never made it down the aisle. Your courage and dignity were an inspiration to us, you changed our lives so much and we will never forget you. Chris and Jane, Abbie, Tom, Bethany, Jack and Charlie.
BABOORAM - On August 10 (at home). Harry, aged 59 years, a beloved husband and father. Funeral Thursday August 16. Would friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for service at Elim Pentecostal Church Bowman Street, Darling ton, prior to cremation at Darlington Crema-torium.
BAILEY - Janet On August 13 (suddenly in hospital), of Wayside Road, Darlington (form-erly of China Street). Janet, aged 61 years, a dearly loved wife of Peter, much loved mam of Sandra, Julie, Tracy, Lynne and Michelle and a loving mother-in-law, nana, sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral Monday, August 20. Friends please meet for service in St. Thomas Aquinas R.C. Church, North Road at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. R.I.P
BALL - James (Jimmy) August 11, in hospital. Jimmy, aged 63 years, of Trimdon Village formerly of Shotton Colliery, a dearly loved husband of June (nee Carter), much loved dad of Ian and Martin, also a dear grandad, brother, brother-in-law and friend. Funeral service to take place on Friday, August 17 at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village at 2.00 p.m., prior to a private cremation. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Sedgefield Community Hospital.
BEAN - August 9 (peacefully, in hospital). Ron, aged 81 years, of Liddell Close, Newton Aycliffe, beloved partner of Florence, dearest dad to Pam and Sandra and step-dad to Amanda, Hedda and Bridget also dear grandad to Shaun, Zoe Ann, Sophie and Natalie and great-grandad to Hayley Jade. Funeral Friday, August 17. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for a service at Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations if desired to Cancer Research. Collection plate provided at the Crematorium.
BEARDSMORE - Eric August 15, in hospital, of Peterlee Care Home. Eric, aged 80 years, dearly beloved husband of Joyce, a loving dad of Stephen and the late Elaine, a dear father-in-law, also a devoted grandad of Emma, Cal and Paris. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Monday, August 20. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
BELL - (nee Taylor) August 13, (peacefully, in hospital). Violet, aged 79 years, of Rocket Street, Darlington. A much loved wife of Raymond and a devoted mam, mother-in-law, nanna and great-nanna. Funeral Wednesday August 22. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service at The West Cemetery Chapel, prior to burial in West Cemetery, Darlington.
BIRD - On August 16, at Alder Park, Brandon. Rita, aged 69 years, a dearly beloved wife of Brian and a much loved mother, mother-in-law and grandma. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church on Tuesday, August 21 at 12.45 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please but donations may be given for the Cancer Fund or Macmillan Nurses.
