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ROBSON - On October 12 (of Newton Aycliffe). Frances Elizabeth (Betty), aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Billy and loving mam of Ken and the late John, also a much loved sister, mother-in-law and nanna. Would friends please meet for service on Friday, October 19, 10.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be made to Cancer Research (plate at the crematorium).
SANDERSON - October 12, peacefully of Elvet Place, Darlington. Annie, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late James, loving mum to Mary and James, also a much loved mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Funeral Thursday, October 18. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m., for service at Darlington Crematorium.
SLIUFKO - October 12 (suddenly in hospital), of Blackwell, Darlington. Ray, aged 87 years, dearly loved husband of Betty, dear father of Gaye and Garth, loving grandfather of Chloe, Lucy, Olivia, Guy and Harry and dear brother of Maurice. Funeral Friday, October 19. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Ravensdale Road at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the R.N.L.I., c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
SMITH - (nee Reece) October 10, peacefully in hospital. Sheila, late of Chilton, aged 73 years, a dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. At her own request, cremation took place on October 16 under closed ceremony. Sheila will be sadly missed by all.
SMITH - Gertrude Suddenly on October 11. Frankie, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, former proprietors of the Station Hotel, Billingham until 1977. Will be sadly missed by son Barry, daughter-in-law Ann, grandsons Colin, Brett and his wife Kelly, great-grandchildren Debbie, Scott, Jackson and Ruby. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, October 18 at St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield at 12.30 p.m., prior to burial at Billingham Cemetery at 1.30 p.m. All family and friends welcome.
SMITH - Mildred, aged 96 years, formerly of 9 Cantley Lane, Cringleford, Norwich, peacefully at The Terrace Care Home, Richmond on October 11. Beloved wife of the late Barry Smith and a much loved mother to Simon and the late Roger. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, October 18 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Enquiries to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors. Tel (01748) 850033.
SMITH - October 12, of Newton Aycliffe. Doris, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Ted, loving sister of Margaret and much loved aunt. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, October 18 at 9.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Heart Foundation, Bishop Auckland Hospital, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate.
SPENCE - October 19, of Barnard Close, Spennymoor. Barbara Anne (nee Birch), aged 52 years, a dearly loved wife of Jeff, a much loved mam of Andrew John and the late Stephen James, a loving daughter of Margaret and sister to John. Would friends please meet in St. Bartholomew's Church, Sunderland Bridge, Friday, for a service at 10.30 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
SPROATES - October 18, peacefully in Portland House, of Cumberland Terrace, Willington. Jennie, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Robert, dearly loved mother of Ann and Jean, dear mother-in-law of John, much loved gran of Janet, Kathryn, Andrew and Christopher. Friends please meet for service at St. Stephen's Church, Willington on Wednesday, October 24 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to St. Stephen's church funds.
STAPLETON - October 12, of Bishop Auckland. Margaret (Peggy, nee Forbes), aged 80 years, devoted wife of the late Jack, beloved sister to Dorothy and the late Eva, treasured aunty of Gordon, Michael, Ann and Sheila, also a very special Aunt Peggy of Laura. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. on Friday, October 19. Family flowers only. Donations may be given at the crematorium for the Butterwick Hospice.
STEPHENSON - Fred M.B.E., aged 87 years, formerly of Woolley Hill, Woodland and Raby Moor, Staindrop, died peacefully at Beaconsfield Court Nursing Home, Barnard Castle on October 9, after a long illness bravely borne. Beloved husband of the late Gladys (nee Sayer), much loved dad of Anthony and Paul, a dear father-in-law and brother-in-law and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Woodland Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, October 17 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the chapel. No flowers by request, donations if desired, may be given on the plate provided in the chapel for Beaconsfield Court Recreational Transport Fund.
STEPHENSON - October 12, peacefully at home, in Shildon. Doreen (nee Hanson), aged 68 years, a dearly loved sister, mother and grandma. Will all family and friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 2.00 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be given for the Lung Cancer Support Group.
STEVENSON - On October 16, of Fleece Terrace, Edmondsley. Joseph, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Mary, dear dad of Carl and Malcolm, father-in-law of Antoinette and Sue, a much loved grandad of Craig, Ashley, Roxanne and Kaylea, a dear brother and uncle to all. Friends please meet for service in St. Peter and St. John's Church, Sacriston on Wednesday, October 24 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium.
STIRLING - October 14 (suddenly), of West Auckland.) Elizabeth (Betty), aged 77 years, dearly beloved wife of Jimmy, loving mam of Anne, Margaret, Jimmy, Isabel and Lee, also a loving mother-in-law, nanna, great-nanna and a dear aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paulinus R.C. Church, St. Helens at 2.30 p.m. on Monday, October 22, followed by cremation at Durham.
STONEHOUSE - October 14 (peacefully in hospital), of Pickhill, Thirsk. Jean, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late William (Tim), a loving mother of Tim and Alison, a dear gran and mother-in-law. The funeral service will be held at Stonefall Crematorium, Harrogate on Wednesday, October 24 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the League of Friends, the Lambert Hospital, Thirsk.
TALLENTIRE - Ethel (Bunty), nee Watson, aged 93 years of Gainford, County Durham, died peacefully on October 13, at the Richardson Hospital, Barnard Castle. Beloved wife of the late Clifford. Funeral at St. Mary's Church, Gainford, on Saturday, October 20 at 10.15 a.m. At Bunty's request, there is a preference for no hats. Donations if wished to the RSPB. Enquiries to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
TELLENTIRE - Ethel (Bunty), nee Watson, aged 93 years of Gainford, County Durham, died peacefully on October 13, at the Richardson Hospital, Barnard Castle. Beloved wife of the late Clifford. Funeral at St. Mary's Church, Gainford, on Saturday, October 20 at 10.15 a.m. At Bunty's request, there is a preference for no hats. Donations if wished to the RSPB. Enquiries to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
THOMPSON - Mary, of Barnard Castle (formerly of Butter-knowle), died peacefully in the Beaconsfield on Saturday, October 13, 2007, dear sister of the late Robson and the late Ethel and Dorothy. Much loved aunty to Brenda and a great-aunty to Helen, Philip and John, also great-great-aunty to Rachel. She will be sadly missed by everyone. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Barnard Castle Methodist Church on Friday, October 19 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, may be given in church to Church Funds.
THOMPSON - October 12, suddenly at home, of Holywell Lane, North Cowton. Gordon, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Mavis, dear father of Jonnie, Richard and Nicholas. Service at All Saints' Church, East Cowton at 1.15 p.m. on Friday, October 19, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only.
THOMPSON - October 15, of South View, Wheatley Hill. Margaret (Peggy, nee Gibson), aged 82 years, devoted wife of the late Stan, dearly loved mother of June, Malcolm and the late Maud, dearest mother-in-law of John and Elaine, a much loved gran and great-gran, also a dear sister-in-law. Cortege leaving residence at 10.45 a.m. on Tuesday, October 23. Friends please meet at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill for Requiem Mass at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Church Funds.
THOMPSON - On October 13, in Sunderland Royal Hospital. Harold, aged 81 years, late of Langley Park. Dearly loved only child of the late Mary and Charles, much missed by his friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, October 19 at 9.00 a.m.
TOMBLING - October 18, passed away at home, Peter, aged 59 years, of Shildon. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Elaine, loving dad of Mark, Andrew and Julie, devoted grandad of Adam, Leah, Ryan, Amy, Evie and Jake, father-in-law of Andrea, Diane and David, brother of Robert, Sheila, Kathy and the late Keith, dear brother-in-law and uncle and a friend to many. Will friends please meet at the Salvation Army Citadel, Shildon, Wednesday, October 24 at 1.15 p.m., to be followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please but any donations will go to James Cook University Hospital, plate provided in the Salvation Army Hall.
TURNBULL - Durham Formerly of Hetton. On October 9, in hospital, Charlie, retired newsagent, aged 90 years, of 23 Grinstead Way, Carrville. Dearly loved husband of the late Nancie and loving father of Jacqueline and Peter, also a much loved grandad of Gail, Helen, Geoff and Paul and great-grandad of Eleanor, William and Thomas. Friends please meet for service at Carrville Methodist Church on Friday, October 19 at 12.15 p.m., cremation to follow at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate. Will be greatly missed and forever in our thoughts.
UPEX - October 15, peacefully at Caledonian Way, Darlington. Robina (Ruby), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Charlie, dearly loved mother of Carol and John, mother-in-law of Colin and Ann, a much loved gran of Gary and Tracy, Craig, Greg, Bret, Adele and Luke, also a great-gran of Nathan and Megan. Funeral Wednesday, October 24. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery.
WAKE - October 17, peacefully at St. Teresa's Hospice, after a short illness bravely borne, of Squires Court, Darlington. Joan, aged 80 years, devoted wife of the late Richard (Dick), dear sister of Ron and the late Joyce, loving aunt of Carol and Michael and a much loved great-aunt. Funeral Thursday, October 25. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m.
WALTON - Dorothy, aged 92 years, of Jubilee Road, Shildon. It is with great sadness that the family of Dora announce her death on October 16, a much loved wife of the late Tommy, beloved mother of Pat, devoted grandma of David, Beverley, Gillian and Craig, also a great-grandmother to Christopher, Liam, Joshua and Kieron. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, October 24 at 12.00 noon. May your journey be a peaceful one, you will be greatly missed.
WATT - October 14, peacefully of Yarm Road, Darlington. Thomas, aged 82 years, dearly loved husband of Dorothy, loving dad of Christine and Stephen, father-in-law of Dawn and Kevin and a very dear grandad to Zara and Olivia. Funeral Monday, October 22. Friends please meet for service in Eastbourne Methodist Church at 3.00 p.m., followed by cremation. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, may be left in church for St. Teresa's Hospice or Christian Aid.
WILKINSON - October 13, peacefully at St. George's Hall, Middleton St. George. Vera, dearly loved sister of Basil, dear sister-in-law of Betty. Funeral Monday, October 22. Service in St. Laurence's Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment West Cemetery, Darlington.
WOODWARD - On October 15 (peacefully at the Friary Hospital, Richmond), of Dale View, Reeth. Charles, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Margaret, very dear dad of Gary and Susan and a loving grandad. At his own request, funeral service and interment private. If anyone wishes to make a donation in memory of Charles, please forward to Simon Barningham, Manor Farm, Grinton, Richmond, North Yorks., DL11 6HL for the Friends of the Friary Hospital, Richmond and the Macmillan Nurses.
WRAY - October 15, formerly of Middleham Road, Darlington. Mildred, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Edgar, dearly loved mother of Sheila, Ann, Jean and Kathleen, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Tuesday, October 23. Family and friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please.
WRIGHTSON - On October 13, suddenly in hospital, of Kelloe. Lavinia (nee Middleton), aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Bill, a dear mam of Grace and Jack, a loving mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe on Friday, October 19 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in Kelloe Cemetery. All welcome afterwards at Kelloe W.M.C.
ARMSTRONG - November 2 (peacefully, in hospital), of Bowburn Care Home, formerly Neil Crescent, Quarrington Hill. Ethel, aged 86 years, devoted wife of the late John (Jack), beloved mam of Vivien, Philip, Robert and John, a sadly missed mother-in-law of Carol, treasured granma of Tracey, Tony, Michael, Michell and Stephen, also a great-granma to Craig. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, November 9 at 10.00 am
BASS - On November 7, at home in Darlington. Robert (Bob), aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Evelyn, much loved dad of Carolyn and Louise, dear father-in-law and friend of Matty and Jon and precious grandad of Eleanor, William and George, also a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Forever in our hearts. Funeral Wednesday, November 14. Friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church at 1.00 pm., followed by private cremation. No flowers by request. Donations may be left in St. Mark's for Church Funds or, if preferred, sent for Cancer Care UK, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BELL - nee Hodgson Gladys, aged 83 years, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on November 1, of Darlington Manor Care Home, Darlington. Dear wife of the late Ken, a dearly loved mam of Brian, Carol, Sheila, Maureen, Margaret, David and the late Pamela, a dear mother-in-law and a loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Thursday, November 8. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.45 p.m.
BEST - (nee Mulholland) On November 7, suddenly but peacefully in hospital, of Flambard Road, Framwellgate Moor. Elizabeth Ann (Lizzie), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Les, a much loved mam, nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Durham on Thursday, November 15 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please but donations kindly accepted by Ward 2, Stroke Unit, University Hospital North Durham, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.
BIDGOOD - November 3, died suddenly at home. Jamie, aged 32 years, of Trimdon, loving son of Lucy and Michael Hovvels, also a much loved daddy, brother and uncle. Cortege to leave the residence Friday, November 9 at 11.50 a.m. for service at St. Alban's Church, Trimdon Grange at 12.00 noon, prior to interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery. All friends are welcome.
BLYTHMAN - November 5, suddenly at home, after a short illness. Barbara (nee Tennet), aged 66 years, of Brinkburn Road, Darlington, dearly loved wife of Peter, a loving mother of Sharon and the late Paul, a dear mother-in-law of Andy and devoted grandma of Simone, Jason and Ryan. Cortege to leave the residence Thursday, November 15 at 10.30 a.m. for a service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Enquiries to John Meynell Funeral Service, Darlington. Tel: (01325) 382542.
BOWMAN - Robert (Little Bobby) An outstanding patriot and volunteer of the British National Party, Darlington Branch. His contributions and efforts to help win our country back will long be remembered by his many friends in the BNP with great fondness.
BRAND - November 5, peacefully, of Geneva Road, Darlington. Muriel, aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late Charlie, dearly loved mother of Stephen, John and Valerie, mother-in-law of Tom, loving grandma of Emma, Richard, Mark, Dave and Jayne and great-grandmother of Ben. Funeral Wednes-day, November 14. Friends please meet for service in Eastbourne Methodist Church at 3.00 p.m., followed by cremation.
BROOK - On November 1, of Rose Cottage, Thoralby. Sarah Elizabeth (Betty), died suddenly at home in her 80th year, beloved wife of Stan, mother of Ian and sister of Francis and Richard. Private family cremation at Skipton Crematorium, followed by a Memorial Service at Aysgarth Church on Friday, November 9 at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for the Air Ambulance. Friends please meet at Church.
