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KIRKBRIDE - Thomas September 6, peacefully, at Westwood Park Community Hospital. Thomas, aged 90 years, husband of Sylvia, father to Judith and Katherine, father-in-law of Stephen and Chris, grandad to Imogen, Ellie and Juliet. Funeral service Thursday September 13 at Allerton Methodist Church at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Nab Wood. Friends please accept this intimation. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made to Church Funds. A plate will be available at the Funeral.
KIRKUP - On September 8, in hospital, of Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison, late of Shawl Terrace, Leyburn. John Lawrence (Jack), aged 93 years, dearly loved father of Lol and Edward and a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Thursday, September 13 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private family cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and the British Heart Foundation (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
KNIGHTS - Margaret Isabel, aged 76 years, suddenly at home in Barnard Castle on September 9. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy Knights, much loved mam of Hazel and Andrew and a loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday September 17 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
LABRON - Newton Aycliffe September 9, suddenly in hospital. Joe, aged 73 years, dearly loved husband of the recently departed Elsie, a much loved dad to Debbie, dear father-in-law to Nigel, cherished grandad to Jade, Ellie, Drea, Jaycee and Indie, beloved brother to Sylvia and brother-in-law to Graham. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Monday September 17. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please.
LATTER - On August 31, peacefully after a long illness. Derrick, aged 81 years, of Rothbury Road, Newton Hall, dearly loved husband of Olive and brother of Valerie and Yvonne. Sadly missed by all the family. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, September 17 at 11.30 a.m. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired to St Cuthbert's Hospice, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham. The family would like to thank all the staff at Hallgarth Nursing Home for their care and kindness.
LEATHERBARROW - September 13, suddenly at his home in Darling-ton. Ian, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Marjorie, dear father of Ellis and Gail and a much loved father-in-law and grandfather. Funeral Thursday, September 20. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Ravensdale Road at 3.00 p.m., followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be sent for The Parkinson's Disease Society c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
LOWTHER - Darlington Suddenly on September 5, formerly of Bishop Auckland. Mike, aged 60 years, much loved dad to Michael, Marie and Mark, a loving grandad and great-grandad to all his grandchildren, brother to Charlotte, Caleb and the late William. Funeral Friday, September 14. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 1.45 p.m. Loved by all
MacPHERSON - James September 6, peacefully in hospital. Jimmy, aged 81 years, of Sedgefield. Devoted husband of the late Elsie, a dearly loved dad of James and Stephen and a friend to many. Friends please meet on Friday, September 14 at 2.00 p.m. for service at St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
MacPHERSON - James September 6, peacefully in hospital. Jimmy, aged 81 years, of Sedgefield. Devoted husband of the late Elsie, a dearly loved dad of James Stephen and a friend to many. Friends please meet on Friday, September 14 at 2.00 p.m. for service at St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
MALLON - September 10, peacefully in hospital, with his son John and daughter Colleen at his side. John James, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret Scott Mallon (Meg), dear dad of John and Colleen, a proud grandad of Lee, Chantelle, Craig and Kimberly and a great-grandad. Friends please meet for service on Friday, September 14 at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m.
MANNION - (nee Dowdle) September 6 (peacefully in Hundens Park Care Home). Teresa (Terry), aged 80 years, formerly of Branksome Hall Drive, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mum of Catherine and Anne-Marie and the late Christopher, Michael and Elizabeth, also mother-in-law of Mike and loving nana of Julie, Emma, Peter and Richard and great-grandmother of Dan, Carly, Christopher, Jake and Isobel. Funeral Wednesday, September 12. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for Requiem Mass at Holy Family Church, Cockerton, prior to cremation at Darlington. Flowers or donations for St. Teresa's Hospice to Co-operative Funeral-care, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington. Tel. (01325) 463203.
MARR - Amy, (nee Brydon). Peacefully, in hospital on September 10. Amy, aged 88 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Harold, much loved mam of Iris, Eric, Tony, Susan and Paul and also a special mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Service and cremation takes place in The Chapel of St. Bede's on Wednesday September 19, at 11.30 a.m. Would friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please. By request, donations in lieu if so desired to, Teesside Hospice Care Foundation, 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough.
MARR - Suddenly, in hospital on Thursday September 6. Tom, aged 72 years, of Fishburn. A dearly loved husband of Ann, a much loved dad of Gavine, Andrew and Beverley, a much loved father-in-law of Sandra and Dana, also a devoted grandad to Kelly, Kieran, Joshua and Katie. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday September 18, in St. Catherine's Church, Fishburn at 10.00 a.m. prior to interment at Fishburn Cemetery. Friends please meet at church.
MARTIN - Evelyn, peacefully in hospital, aged 79 years, a loving wife of John, a devoted mother of Janet and Kay and a loving grandmother of Kate, Daniel and Nathan. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Easington Village on Thursday, September 13 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may be given to Dr. Holland Trust Fund for Rheumatology. A box will be provided at the back of Church.
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.
