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HOPPER - November 5 tragically as the result of an accident, of Eden Terrace Willing-ton. Douglas, aged 78 years, a beloved husband of Ethel, a loving father and father-in-law of Graeme and Susan, a devoted grandad of Fergus, Oliver and Angus, also a dear brother of Kath and Jean. Friends please meet for service at St. Stephen's Church, Willington on Tuesday, November 13 at 10.45 a.m., followed by private cremation at Durham. No flowers, by request please. Donations in lieu to the Great North Air Ambulance. All are welcome for a celebration afterwards at Willington Cricket Club.
HOW - October 28, in hospital, of Abbey Care Village, Scorton (formerly of Rowan Court, Leyburn). Vera Ruth aged 85 years beloved wife of the late Jack How. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Monday November 12 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Leyburn Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church.
HOWARD - November 6, suddenly of West Cornforth. Gareth, aged 42 years, loving son of Audrey and the late Ken and dear brother of Bruce and Craig. Would friends please meet for service on Wednesday, November 14 at 10.30 a.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for the Downs Syndrome Charity. A plate will be provided at the Crematorium.
HUDSPETH - November 2, of West Auckland. Armon James (Armo), aged 28 years, dearly loved partner of Becky devoted and much loved dad of Samantha and Logan, also a dear son, grandson, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 12.15 p.m. on Friday, November 9, followed by interment in West Auckland Ceme-tery.
I'ANSON - On November 2, 2007, suddenly but peacefully, at home. Ian, aged 60 years, of Newton Aycliffe formerly of Middleton St George, a much loved partner and friend to Wendy, dearly loved dad to Brian, Andy and Ian. Funeral Wednesday, November 14. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the Psoriasis Association, Dick Coles House, 2 Queensbridge, North-ampton, NN4 7BF.
JEFFREY - Blyth Peacefully in hospital, on November 3, 2007. George, aged 86 years (formerly of Darlington), ex. Merchant Seaman, former bowler at East Park and Middleton St. George, much loved husband of the late Sheila, father of Peter and Martin. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Cowpen Crematorium on Tuesday, November 13 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to St. Oswald's Hospice, Regent Avenue, Gosforth. NE3 1EE. Any enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, Blyth. Tel (01670) 352880.
KELSEY - November 6, peacefully, of Heatherwood Grove, Darlington. Albert Stephen (Steve), aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Dorothy, dearly loved father of the late Margaret, father-in-law of Michael, much loved grandad of Joanne and Andrew, great-grandad of Sophie and Jonathon and dear uncle of Brian. Funeral Wednesday, November 14. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
KENT - November 4, suddenly at Howlish Hall, Coundon. Margaret (nee Grimes), aged 57 years, beloved wife of Joe, much loved mother of Malcolm and the late Alan. Funeral Monday, November 12. Would friends please meet at 3.30 p.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium.
KNIGHT - November 1, peacefully at home, Calderstones, Leyburn (formerly of Lochiel House, Leyburn). Keith William, aged 63 years, beloved husband of Margaret, dearly loved father of Andrew, Ian and the late Paul, much loved son of Thelma and a very dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service at Leyburn Methodist Chapel on Thursday November 8 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Leyburn Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to be shared between Herriot Hospice Home Care and Marie Curie Cancer Care (Plate in Chapel) or c/o Sanderson and Co., Funeral Directors, St. Matthew's Works, Leyburn N. Yorks DL8 5EG. Friends please meet at the Chapel.
MADDISON - November 3, died peacefully in hospital. Hannah (Nance), aged 84 years, of Crook (formerly of Coundon), dear aunt to David and Elaine, Billy and Mal, also a great-aunt to Christopher and Louise. Funeral service Friday, November 9 at Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m.
MALLETT - November 3 (peacefully in hospital), of Pinfold Place, Thirsk. Roger, aged 68 years, beloved brother of Deirdre and loving uncle of Jeremy. Private cremation followed by a service of remembrance at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Tuesday, November 13 at 2.30 p.m. Would friends please meet at the church.
McLUCKIE - November 5, suddenly at his home in Darlington. James, aged 82 years, dearly loved husband of Mary, dear father of Alan, Dennis and Barbara. Funeral Friday, November 9. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Ravensdale Road, at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given for All Saints' Church.
MORTIMER - November 3, in hospital, of Stanton Hall, Darlington. Major Geoffrey Mortimer, beloved husband of the late Norah, dearly loved father of Timothy and the late Joanna, also a much loved father-in-law and loving grandfather of Rebecca, Georgina, Claire and Matthew and a great-grandfather of Molly. Funeral Monday, November 12. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Blackwell at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation.
NEWBY - November 4, of Draycote Crescent, Darlington. Frederick W., aged 88 years, devoted husband of Irene, dearly loved father of David, father-in-law of Helen and grandpa of Caroline and Mark. Funeral Tuesday, November 13. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for Cancer Care UK, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
PRICE - November 3, at Acorn Grange Nursing Home, of Front Street, Tudhoe Colliery. Ada, aged 83 years, dearly loved wife of Allan, loving mother of Judith and Allan, also a much loved mother-in-law, gran, great-gran and sister. Cortege leaving residence at 1.05 p.m. on Friday, November 9 for service in St. David's Church, Tudhoe at 1.15 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. All are welcome back to Croxdale Club afterwards.
RAMSHAW - November 2, peacefully in hospital, of Dene Park, Esh Winning. Renee, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Ronnie, a much missed mam of Susan and the late Barbara and mother-in-law to Gerard and Kevin, also a dear nan to Marie, Michael and Lauren. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, November 9 at 10.30 am
REEVES - October 26, peacefully at home, Hallgarth Street, Durham. Charlotte, aged 25 years, loving daughter of Hazel and Michael Webster and a treasured sister of Alice. Friends please meet for service at Durham Cathedral on Friday, November 9 at 2.30 p.m. Private interment to follow in Bow Cemetery.
ROBINSON - Belmont November 6, in hospital, formerly of Coxhoe. Rita (nee Coates), aged 77 years, much loved wife of the late Alan, dear mother of Sheila, mother-in-law of Mark and loving grandma to Sarah and Rachael. Funeral to take place on Wednesday, November 14. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church Belmont at 11.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Floral tributes welcome, however, donations in lieu if desired may be sent to Cancer Research c/o Barclays Bank Plc, North Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7EU. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Care, Sherburn Hill. Tel: (0191) 3720283.
ROBINSON - November 4, of Crook, formerly of Tow Law. Audrey (nee McCaughey) aged 82 years, the devoted and wonderful wife of Michael, a much loved and loving mam to Marie, Michael, Tony, Owen, Paul, Gerard, Anne, Francis and Theresa, a dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma, also sister, sister-in-law and aunt. To be received into St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Crook at 6.00 p.m. on Thursday, November 8. Requiem Mass on Friday, November 9 at 10.00 a.m. Interment in the Church yard to follow. Will friends please meet at the Church. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
SCOTT - November 2, suddenly at home. Elsie (nee Hind), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Harry, loving mother to David and his wife Gail, a proud grandma of Tim, Elaine, Kyle and Drew. Friends please meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton Colliery on Thursday, November 8 at 12.15 p.m., followed by interment in St. Saviour's Churchyard.
SELLICK - October 31 (peacefully in Southampton), of West Auckland. Vera (nee Walker, formerly Collin-son), aged 78 years, dearest mother of Diane, mother-in-law of Alastair much loved grandma of Jamie, Katie and Sophie, also a dear step-mother of Richard and wife Elsie and grandmother of Andrew and Jennifer. Vera will be accepted into St. Helen's Church, St. Helen Auckland on Thursday, November 8 at 6 p.m. Friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church, St. Helen Auckland on Friday, November 9 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent to Macmillan Cancer Support or Butterwick Hospice, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JU.
SIMPSON - November 3, peacefully, in hospital. John (Jacky), aged 84 years, of Prescott Street, Darlington, dearly loved husband of the late Marjorie, a loving dad of Michael, a much loved grandad of Carl, also great-grandad of Charlie. Funeral Tuesday, November 13. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at St. William's R.C. Church, prior to burial in North Cemetery.
SMITH - November 2, peacefully in hospital, of Parkland Drive, Darlington. Dorothy, aged 83 years, loving sister of Sylvia and great friend of Margaret. Funeral Friday, November 9. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for the Great North Air Ambulance Service c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
SNOW - On November 8, of Oakridge Road, Ushaw Moor (formerly of Kelloe). John (Jack), aged 69 years, founder member of the John Snow Trio, dearly loved husband of Jean, loving father of Adrian, David, John and Heather and a special father-in-law of Belinda, Adele and Tina and a much loved granda. Friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church, Kelloe on Wednesday, November 14 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in Kelloe Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshments in Kelloe Club afterwards.
SOMERVILLE - Charles, father of Rebecca, Charlotte and Simon. Peacefully at a North Wales Hospital on October 18, 2007. Information from Chris on (01492) 548166.
STATON - On November 1, 2007, peacefully in hospital. Kenneth, aged 94 years, late of Park Lane, Darlington, beloved dad of Maurice and Margaret, a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Monday November 12. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m for service at Bondgate Methodist Church, Darlington, followed by interment in the West Cemetery.
STORRAR - Janie October 24, peacefully. Janie, dearly loved and devoted wife of the late David Storrar (former Veterinary Surgeon of Stanhope Road, Darlington). A Service of Thanksgiving for her life will be held at All Saints' Church, Ravensdale Road on Monday, November 12 at 2.30 p.m. At Janie's own request, her body has been donated to medical research.
STRAUGHAIR - October 27. Robert Claude, aged 86 years, of Catterick. Husband of the late Edith, a dear father of David, Raymond and John and father-in-law, grand-father and great-grandfather. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday November 8, at 1.15 p.m.
TAYLOR-McCOLL - Lynda Caron, aged 41 years, formerly of Colburn, died tragically in Perth, Western Australia on October 22. Dearly loved daughter of Trish and stepdaughter to Matt, dearly loved daughter of Bob, much loved mum of Ricky and Jasmine, loving sister to Philip, Mandy and Louise and beloved granddaughter of Mrs. Edna Orton. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at St. John's Church, Hipswell on Wednesday, November 14 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment of cremated remains in Hipswell Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Flowers welcome or, if preferred, donations for the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID) may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
WARD - Elsie, died peacefully at home in Colburn with her family around her on Saturday, November 3, 2007. Wife of the late Tom Ward, precious and dearly loved mother of Anne, Sherry and Robin, a wonderful nana to Jody, Mellieha, Adam and Sophie, a deeply missed and much loved mother-in-law of Keith and Louise. Always in our hearts, never to be forgotten. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Monday November 12 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private interment in Hipswell Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired for Macmillan Cancer Care and Herriot Hospice Homecare may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
WARD - November 5, suddenly at home. Brenda, aged 72 years, of Elm Street, Langley Park, a dearly loved wife of Boxer, a beloved mother of Carol, Jakki, Stephen and Joanne, a much loved nana of Hayley, Stephen, Katy, Dean, Daniel, Peter, Dylan, Tigger, Danielle, Nathaniel and Dominic and great-grandma of Olivia. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Langley Park on Tuesday, November 13 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
WATSON - On November 2, peacefully in hospital after a long illness courageously borne, of 3 Ladywell, Hamsterley and formerly of Langley Park. Mary, aged 82 years, dearly loved wife of the late Harry and dear mother of Andrew and the late Jane, dear grannie of Casey and dearly loved sister of Isabel. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, November 12 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research UK, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Langley Park, Durham or plate provided at crematorium.
WEATHERILL - Sallie On October 30, suddenly at home. Sallie, aged 52 years, a dearly loved daughter of Margaret and the late Pete (of Northallerton), a dear sister of Simon (of Northallerton) and dearest niece. Funeral Service of Thanksgiving at St. George's United Reformed Church, York Road, Hartlepool Wednesday 1.15 p.m., prior to private cremation service. All are welcome. Please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please.
WELLS - Keith John, aged 70 years, of Noels Court, Catterick Village, formerly of Northallerton, died peacefully in hospital on November 8. Dearly loved husband of Audrey, a much loved father, step-father, grandad and great-grandad and very dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Thursday November 15 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
WEST - November 4, died peacefully in hospital, formerly of Gilesgate. Mary, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Bob, dearly loved mother of Bob and devoted nana of Philip and mother-in-law to Ann. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, November 12 at 1.00 p.m. Flowers care of Stuart Wright Funeral Service, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham. Private afterwards.
WHITE - On November 7, 2007, in hospital, of Newton Hall. Doreen, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Kenneth (Ken), a devoted mother to Ian, John and David and a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and sister of George. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, November 14 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Ward 14, University Hospital of North Durham, may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at The Happy Wanderer, Framwellgate Moor afterwards.
WILKINSON - November 8 (at home, after a short illness), of Prospect Terrace, Chilton. Barry, aged 67 years, dearly loved husband of Joyce, a much loved dad of Jason and Paul, a dear father-in-law of Cheryl and a devoted grandad to Ross and Callum. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Wednesday, for a service and committal at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be left in the collection plate at the crematorium for 'Cancer Research U.K.'
WILLIAMS - November 5, of Grayson Grange, Middlestone Moor. Audrey (nee Armin), aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Donald (Taffy), a dearly loved mam of Valerie, Glyn and Sandra, a dear mother-in-law, a much loved grandma and great-grandma and a loving sister-in-law and auntie. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Friday, November 9 for a service and committal at 3.30 p.m.
WILSON - Mam, you're the one who had the sweetest name, had a smile all the same, who shared our joys, who cried when sad, the best friend we ever had. In our hearts there will be no other, who will take the place of our dear Mother. God Bless Mam xxx
WILSON - November 1 (peacefully at home), of Waterloo Terrace, Shildon. Tom, aged 83 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Elsie Florence, devoted dad of Ann, June, Alan and Keith and a dear father-in-law, also a much loved granda and dearest pops to his great-grandchildren and a dear brother to Frank and Olive. Cremation Friday, November 9 at Darlington. Cortege leaving residence at 9.45 a.m. for a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
WILSON - November 2, peacefully, at home, of Ferryhill. Sheila (nee Donnelly), aged 70 years, a dearly loved wife of the late Ron, a dearly loved mother of Sharron, Marie and Carole, mother-in-law of John and Gary, a much loved nanna of Jonathan, Laura and Liam and great-nan of Daniel. Would friends please meet for service on Friday, November 9 at 12.00 noon at Durham Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auck-land. Plate will be provided at the Crematorium. Re-united with our loving dad.
