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McINTYRE - Mary, aged 76 years, of Catterick Village, died peacefully in hospital on September 8. Dearly loved wife of Archie, much loved mum of Ann, Elizabeth and Archie and a loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, September 14 at 10.45 a.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 Cancer Research UK
MOODIE - Alexander John (Alec), aged 75 years of Forcett. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary, much loved father of Susan and Angela, dear father-in-law of Nick and a treasured grandpop to Harry, Guy and Oliver. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Barton on Thursday, September 13 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private interment. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for Cancer Research U.K.
MORGAN - September 9, formerly of Bearpark. Elizabeth Jane (Betty), aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Leslie, loving mother of Lewis and Kenneth and will be sadly missed by all her family. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday September 13 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the Care Homes. Friends welcome for refreshments at Bearpark Club afterwards.
OAKLEY - (Durham) On September 7, 2007, peacefully in hospital. Diana, aged 41 years, dearly beloved daughter of Irene and the late Peter, loving sister of Sheila and sister-in-law of Andrew, also a dear friend of Alison. Diana will be sadly missed by Misty, Henry and Lizzie. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Mountsett Crematorium, Dipton on Monday September 17 at 2.00 p.m. Floral tributes may be sent to Co-operative Funeralcare Bridge Street, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 4JJ.
PARKIN - On Sunday, September 9 suddenly. Kevin, aged 45 years of Fishburn, devoted husband of Sonia, a much loved dad of Gavin and Lisa and their partners Leanne and Gary, loving son to Ray and the late Norma, loving son-in-law to the late Ray and Winnie, a devoted brother and best friend to Gary, a brother to Denise and a much loved brother-in-law to Jackie, Sheila, Jeff and Hughie and also a very dear uncle. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, September 20 at 2.00 p.m. in St. Catherine's Church, Fishburn, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at Church.
PARSONS - Cyril September 9, (peacefully, at home), aged 76 years, of Church View, Ludworth. Dearly loved husband of Betty, also a much loved dad, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Cortege to leave residence on Tuesday for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth at 11.15 a.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. All friends are kindly invited please meet at the church.
PEARSON - Reverend Roderick Percy Pearson, late of Sherburn House, Durham and St. Michael's, Bishop Middleham, peacefully in his 86th year, on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at Durham University Hospital. Widower of Joan who passed away on January 30, 2006, much loved and missed by his sons Michael and Martin and dearest daughter Kate and their partners Patricia, Diane and Michael, his grandchildren Andrew, Kevin, Kim, Freddie and Hannah. Service on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at Noon within the Chapel at Sherburn Hospital, Sherburn House, Durham, followed by cremation at 1.00 p.m. within Durham City Crematorium. A gathering for family and friends at Sherburn Hospital will be held at 1.45 p.m. in Sherburn Hospital Conservatory. Family flowers only. Donations please to Sherburn House Charity. Rod is reposing at the Co-operative Funeral Parlour, 98 Gilesgate, Durham. Tel: (0191) 3865392.
PEARSON - Wilf On September 6. George Wilfred, aged 82 years, passed away peacefully at home, of George Short Close, Darlington, dearly loved husband of Bette, a wonderful father of Brian, Lesley, Glenda and Jill, a dearly loved father-in-law, uncle, grandad and great-grandad. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Friday, September 14. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
PICKERING - Pat September 9, peacefully at home in her daughter's arms and surrounded by her loving family. Pat (nee Smith), aged 71 years, beloved partner of Brian Peat (formerly of Bishop Auckland), devoted mam of Jacqueline, loving mother-in-law of Kevin, an adored nan of Gemma and Kevin, great-nannie of Joshua and dear friend of Paul and Gregg. Funeral Service of Thanksgiving at The Parish Church of St. Aidan, Oxford Street, Hartlepool on Thursday 10.30 a.m., prior to interment at Stranton Grange Cemetery, Tanfield Road. All are welcome, please meet at the Church. Pat is resting at home in the care of her loving family. All enquiries to Mason and Gerald Martin. Tel: (01429) 862021.
PRATT - September 8, (suddenly, at home), of St. Andrews Road, Spennymoor. Lawrence (Loz), aged 37 years. Beloved husband of Tracey, a much loved dad of Jade, a devoted son to Lawrence and Patricia, a loving brother to Maria, a very dear son-in-law, grandson, cousin and nephew and an adoring uncle to Kai, Shay and Kayne, who will be missed by all his mates. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Monday for a service at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
RACE - Muriel (nee Simpson), died September 8, 2007, aged 87 years. Muriel, formerly of Thorngarth Hill, Baldersdale, Greta Bakery, Barnard Castle and Willow Lodge, Wolsingham died peacefully in her sleep at Castle Bank Residential Home, Tow Law. Dearly loved and missed by husband Robert daughters Lynne, Catherine and Angela, sons-in-law Tony, John and Philip, grandchildren Victoria and Sean and sister Irene. Funeral to be held at Wolsingham Parish Church on Monday, September 17 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Anyone wishing to make a donation in lieu of flowers, please give to Wolsingham Wesley Methodist Chapel c/o Mr Arrowsmith, Treasurer.
RICHARDSON - On September 14. Paul David (Josh), of Barnard Castle, passed away peacefully with his loving family around him. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Would family and friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Thursday, September 20 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please.
RICHARDSON - Stan, aged 83 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on September 7. Dearly beloved husband of Dolly a much loved dad of Sheila, dear father-in-law of Bert, loving grandpa of Coleen and the late Tim, Elise and Keith and a very special great-grandpa to George, Jack and Charlotte. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, September 14 at 2.15 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 Friends of the Richmond Friary Community Hospital.
ROBINSON - Darlington Suddenly on September 1, of Henry Street. Ronald (Dickie), aged 67 years, dear son of the late Catherine (Kitty) and Dick. He will be sadly missed by all his family, friends, neighbours and his partner Audrey and her family. Funeral Thursday, September 13. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, in aid of Cancer Research U.K., will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999. Requiescat in Pace
SCALES - September 12 peacefully, at Cheveley House Care Home. Ida, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Percy and a dear aunt. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, September 18 at 10.30 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for Cheveley House. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor after-wards.
SCORER - September 10, (suddenly, at home), of Yewtree Avenue, Shildon. William Henry, aged 81 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Nora, a dearest dad of Marion and George and father-in-law to John and Karen, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad and a dear brother to Jack and the late Joe. Interment Thursday September 20, in Shildon Cemetery. Cortege leaving residence at 2.00 p.m. for a service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at church.
SIBBALD - September 7, (peacefully, after a short illness). Tom, aged 90 years. A very loving husband of Martha, dearly loved dad of Rob and the late Elizabeth, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, South Church on Monday September 17, at 12.00 noon followed by private cremation.
SMITH - Bowburn On September 11, in hospital. Audrey, aged 78 years, devoted wife of Ted and a much loved mam of Marian. Funeral to take place on Tuesday September 18. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 10.00 a.m.
STOKER - September 9, (suddenly, at home), of Sunnybrow. Arthur, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Mary and a much loved father of David and the late Paul and father-in-law of Kath, also a loving brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday September 17, at 10.00 a.m.
SULLIVAN - On September 6, 2007, formerly of The Grove, Chilton. Edith, aged 86 years, much loved mam of June and Pam and mother-in-law to Chris and Jim and the late Peter and proud grandmother of Andrea, Gerry, Richard, Daniel and Alexandra. Family and friends please meet at Windlestone Methodist Church for a service commencing at 12.15 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18. Floral tributes to Co-operative Funeral Service, Ferryhill or donations to Diabetes Research.
TAYLOR - September 5, peacefully in hospital, formerly of Cleveland Terrace, Darlington. Mary Etheldreda (Dreda, nee Ginty), aged 77 years, beloved wife of Peter, cherished mother of Catherine, mother-in-law of Barry and loving nan nan of Tom and Will, also a much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunty and friend of many. Funeral Wednesday, September 12. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Augustine's Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery.
THARRATT - September 11, peacefully in hospital, of Dale Road, Darlington. Bertram Ernest, greatly loved husband of Mary and a dear father and father-in-law of Andrew, Mark, Jacquie and Sue. Funeral Tuesday, September 18. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. No flowers, but donations to the British Heart Foundation gratefully accepted by Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
WADE - (nee Thompson) September 9, (peacefully, in hospital). Margaret, aged 73 years, of Willow Road, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Malcolm, a dear mam of Peter, mother-in-law of Anne-Marie and grandmother of Josh and Jack, also a much loved sister of Jimmy and David. Funeral Monday September 17. Would friends please meet 2.00 p.m. for service in St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church, Darlington, prior to cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Cancer Research.
WADE - September 10, of Primrose Side Farm, Alum Waters, New Brance-peth. Richard (Dick) M.B.E., aged 83 years, a dearly loved husband of Pauline, a loving dad of Diane, Claire, Kathryn and Stephen, a much loved grandad to James and Jemma and a dear father-in-law. Friends please meet for service in St. Brandon's Church, Brancepeth on Tuesday, September 18 at 12.30 p.m. Private cremation to follow. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice. Friends welcome for refreshments in Brancepeth Castle after-wards.
WALKER - September 14, peacefully in hospital. Ruth, of Brompton, dearly loved wife of the late Rowley, loving mother of Pamela and the late Susan and a dearest "little" grandma. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday September 20 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for Cancer Research. All family and friends are invited to The Golden Lion, Northallerton High Street at 12.00 noon.
WALLACE - September 9, (peacefully, at home), of Surtees Street, Bishop Auckland. Joyce, (nee Elliott), aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of Edgar, devoted mam of David, Stephen and Gary and a dearest mother-in-law to Bev, Maureen and Paula, also a much loved nana, great-nana, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. A dear friend to all who knew her, especially Elsie, Jessie and Eden. Cremation Friday September 14, at Durham, following a service in The Crematorium Chapel at 10.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family and friends are cordially invited back to, The Cricket Club, Bishop Auckland for refreshments after the funeral. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to, The Butterwick Hospice.
WATSON - Jean, aged 79 years, peacefully after a long illness on September 9, of Oak Lodge Care Home, Darlington (formerly of Elvet Place). Beloved wife of the late Mick, dearly loved mother of Michael, loving nana of Aron and Sian, much loved daughter of Hilda and a dear sister of Doreen, David and the late Eric. Funeral Tuesday, September 18. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
WATSON - September 10, of Bishop Auckland, formerly of Crook. Joseph (Joe) aged 71 years, a much loved and loving husband of Christine (nee Harker), a dear dad and grandad also a good friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. on Monday September 17.
WELSH - On September 9, of New Brancepeth. Audrey aged 75 years, a dearly loved wife of Syd, a loving mother of Lynne, mother-in-law of Steve and a dear nana of Kim and Samantha. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday September 17 at 12.00 noon. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice.
WHITE - William Thomas (Bill) Peacefully on September 8, in hospital. Bill, aged 76 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved husband of Dorothy, much loved dad of Ann, father-in-law of Mike, adored grandad of Rachael and Callum. Funeral Friday, September 14. Would friends please meet for a service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington.
WIGHAM - Mary (nee Williamson) September 8, (peacefully, after a short illness), of Bannatyne Lodge Nursing Home, Peterlee, (late of Thornley and Shotton). Mary, aged 83 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Robert, loving mother of David and Louise, a dear mother-in-law of Mary and John, a treasured gran of Sarah, Anna and Paul. Cremation Durham Crematorium Thursday September 13. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Thornley Methodist Church at 10.45 a.m. All enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
WILSON - September 11, peacefully after a short illness. Sarah, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, cherished mam of George, Michael and Brian, a much loved mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium on Monday, September 17 at 10.45 a.m.
WILSON - September 8, (peacefully), in Abbey Care Village, (formerly of Bagby). Sheila, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother of Sarah, loving grandmother of Oliver and Benjamin, a dear mother-in-law of Geoff. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Bagby, on Monday September 17, at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired for, The Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
WINN - Brian September 6, 2007, at peace now, after a long illness. Brian is lovingly remembered and will be greatly missed. Funeral service to take place in Christchurch, Great Ayton at 2.45 p.m. on Friday, September 14, prior to cremation. Donations to Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Resting at and enquiries to H.W. Carter Funeral Service, Stokesley. Tel: (01642) 700208.
WOOD - (nee Ward) September 6, (suddenly, in hospital). June, aged 69 years, of Lyonnette Road, Darlington. A much loved wife of Fred, a loving mother of Sharon, also a loving granny of Chanelle, beloved sister of Val and Billy and a devoted sister-in-law, a beloved aunty and a loving friend of Tish and Lee. Funeral Thursday September 13. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium
WOOD - Keith, aged 56 years, of Catterick Village, died peacefully at home on September 9, after an illness borne with great courage and determ-ination. Dearly loved son of Margaret and the late Henry, much loved and treasured brother of Sheila and Sue, dear brother-in-law to David and John and a devoted and special uncle to Claire, Richard, Kathryn, Andrew, Rachel and Samantha. Funeral service at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Tuesday, September 18 at 2.00 p.m., 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 St. Anne's Church Funds, Yorkshire Cancer Research and the British Diabetic Association.
WOOD - September 10 peacefully, in Bowburn Care Home. Lucy (nee Bainbridge), aged 83 years, beloved wife of Stuart and a much loved mother of Elaine and Stuart. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service on Wednesday September 19 at 1.00 p.m.
WOOD - September 7 (suddenly) of Crook. Derek, aged 62 years, a loving son of Gladys Coates and friend to many. Friends please meet at St Catherine's Church, Crook on Wednesday September 19 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Horse Shoe Inn, Crook.
WOODHOUSE - William Gordon (Bill), aged 81 years, formerly of Priory Villas, Richmond died peacefully at Brentwood Lodge, Leyburn on September 9, after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of the late Betty, much loved dad of Jill and son-in-law Bill and a devoted and loving grandpa of David (and Cara), Wendy (and Dave). Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Monday, September 17 at 2.00 p.m., followed by 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 Richmond Methodist Church and Brentwood Lodge.
WOODS - Florence (nee Grim-stone) aged 70 years on September 6 in Australia formerly of Hunwick. Wife of the late Walter, loving mam to Carole and John, loving sister of Doreen and a dear aunt. Rest in peace.
