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SCOTT - On November 8, suddenly but peacefully at home, after a long illness. Thomas (Tom), aged 82 years, of Trimdon Grange, dearly loved husband of Rene and a beloved father of Jean, beloved brother of the late Joe, also a very dear brother-in-law. Funeral service Friday, November 16 at Durham Crematorium 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to C.O.P.D. and Retinal Fund.
SENNETT - November 15 (peacefully in hospital), of Tudhoe Village, Spennymoor. Ivy, aged 86 years, dearly loved wife of the late Austin, a very dear sister-in-law and aunt and a dear friend to many. Would friends please meet in St. Charles' R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village on Wednesday for a Requiem Mass at 10.30 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to 'B.A.G.H. Fund' c/o Cashiers Office, Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
SHEARER - Alexander Gilmour On November 9, peacefully in Hartlepool Hospice. Alex, aged 84 years, of Riverview Lodge, Newcastle, formerly of Consett, County Durham. Dearly loved dad of Karen. Funeral service to take place in Denton Burn Methodist Church, Newcastle on Thursday, November 15 at 2.00 p.m., prior to private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Hartlepool and District Hospice, Alice House, Wells Avenue, Hartlepool, TS24 9DA.
SHEEHAN - Chris, aged 61 years, at home surrounded by his loving family, most dearly loved husband of Chris, such a special dad to Judith and Joanne and absolutely adored 'Ra-Ra' to Grace, Evie, Harry, Sam and Madeleine. Chris touched so many people's lives and was a much loved brother, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. A private family cremation will be followed by a service to celebrate his life in All Saints' Parish Church, Northallerton at 10.45 a.m. on Thursday, November 15. All friends are invited to join us. In lieu of flowers we would be grateful of donations to 'The Ward 2 Fund' who have cared so much for Chris. Please send donations to Vicky Ellis Furniture, Field House, Yafforth, Northallerton, DL7 0QE. Chris was and always will be the 'light of our lives' and a truly special person who brought us so much happiness.
SHEPHERD - November 8, of Saxby Drive, Sunnybrow. Peter, aged 48 years, loving husband of Gail, also a devoted son, dad, grandad, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service at Sunnybrow Community Chapel on Friday, November 16 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers for a memorial bench in memory of Peter, may be left with the family.
SHERWOOD - November 7, (peacefully, in hospital). Dorothy Miriam, aged 94 years, of Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Edwin and much loved mother of Paul. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday November 20, 1.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only by request.
SIDDLE - November 8. William Taylor, of Bishop Auckland, peacefully in hospital after a short illness borne with his usual strength and dignity. Loving husband and best friend of Cynthia and the late Julia, a much loved and loving father of Alan and Joan, David and Liz and grandfather of Jonathan, James, Daniel, Rebecca, Jessica, Patrick, Alistair and Timothy, great-grandfather of Sîan and Jack. Will be sadly missed by nieces and nephews and all who met him and said it had been a pleasure to have known him. R.I.P. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 11.15 a.m. on Thursday, November 15, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Alan Siddle for B.H.F. and Cancer Research. Tel. (01904) 763097.
SIMPSON - On November 13, Norman, born February 22, 1930, formerly of Durham and Northumbria Constabularies. Dearly loved husband of June, a loving and caring father of Ann, Nicholas and Deborah, much loved grandfather of Katie, Becky and Phoebe and a loved and respected brother-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, November 20 at 2.00 p.m.
SMITH - November 10, peacefully, at Ashwood Park Nursing Home, late of Horden. Josephine (Ena, nee Shaw) aged 86 years beloved wife of the late Pat, a loving mother of James and Margaret, a dearly loved nana of Paula and Caroline, also great-nana of Matthew, Ella and Abbie. Cremation Durham Crematorium Friday, November 16. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service and cremation at 11.00 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
SMITH - November 11, peacefully in Elderwood Care Home, Darlington, (late of Aycliffe Village). Florence Lilian, (Lily), in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Bob, also a dear sister. Funeral Monday November 19. Would friends please meet 12.45 p.m. for service at St. Andrew's Church, Aycliffe Village followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium
SMITH - November 11, of Crook. Fred, aged 76 years, beloved son of the late Alice and Fred, dearest brother of the late Jenny, much loved uncle of Keith, Jeffrey and Barbara, also a dear great-uncle to John Michael, Steven, Karen, Christopher and Julie. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. on Thursday, November 15. By his request, family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be left at the crematorium for the Macmillan Nurses.
SMITH - November 11, peacefully at Abbey Care Village, Scorton, formerly of Northallerton. Dorothy Barbara, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Leslie, dearly loved mum of Barbara and Fiona, dear mother-in-law of Rick and Steve and loving gran of Emily, Charlotte, Jess and Andrew. Funeral Thursday, November 22. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the Bower and Swale Suites at Abbey Care Village, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
SPARK - Eva Formerly of Bishop Auckland. peacefully, at Elton Hall Care Home on November 13, after a long illness, aged 85 years. Wife of the late Benjamin Robson, loving mother of Jean and the late Ann, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday November 21, at 1.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
STOCKDALE - November 13, (peacefully, at home after a short illness), of Coniston Way, Carlton Miniott, Thirsk. Les, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Peggy, loving father of Margaret, Tricia, Derek and brother to Cyril and John, a dearly loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Friday November 23, at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made in church for local cancer support groups.
TATE - Hilda (nee Crisp), aged 70 years, of Evenwood, peacefully in hospital on November 13. Beloved wife of the late Ronald, much loved mam of Susan and a loving gran of Billy. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Tuesday, November 20 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
TAYLOR - November 13, peacefully in hospital with his family by his side. Thomas Aquinas, aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of Betty, loving father of Paul, Geraldine, Michael, Stephen and Christopher, a much loved father-in-law and grandad and dear brother of Peter. Funeral Tuesday, November 20. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Augustine's Church at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at North Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington. DL3 7UA.
THOMPSON - Robert (Bob) Dearly loved husband, father and grandfather to Sheila, Michael and Melissa, Richard and Kari, Olivia, Bobby, Alexander, Natalie and Sebastian. Died unexpectedly in Darlington Memorial Hospital on November 12, he will always be remembered as a true gentleman whose life was devoted to thinking of others, he will be sadly missed and always remembered by his family and many friends. Funeral Saturday, November 17. Would friends please meet for service in St. Michael's Church, Heighington at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Children's Society, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
TYERS - Eileen November 11, peacefully in hospital. Eileen, of Bowesfield Lane Caravan Site, Stockton, the beloved wife of the late Charlie Tyers, loving mam of Roseann, John and Connie, also a dear mother-in-law, granny and sister. Cortege to leave from residence on Friday, November 16 at 1.15 p.m. for a service in St. Peter's Church, Stockton at 1.30 p.m., prior to burial at Oxbridge Cemetery. All family and friends welcome.
WALKER - November 10, (peacefully, in hospital), of Bakewell Place, Newton Aycliffe, (formerly of Ricknall). Jean, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Douglas, loving mum to Janet and Margaret, dearly loved mother-in-law to Stephen and Anthony, devoted grandma of Samuel, much loved sister to Muriel and the late Bill, also a dear aunt. Funeral Tuesday November 20. Would friends please meet 11.00 am. for service at St. Andrew's Church, Aycliffe Village followed by interment in the church yard. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Cancer Research if so desired.
WALKER - November 14 (peacefully in hospital), of St. Anne's Gardens, Middleton St. George. Elizabeth (Lily), aged 88 years, loving wife to Bob, also much loved mam to Clive and Anita. Funeral Wednesday, November 21. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at St. Laurence's Church, Middleton St. George, followed by interment in the East Cemetery, Darlington.
WALTON - November 12, peacefully at Newland House Residential Care Home, Norton, formerly of Chapel Cottage, Long Newton. Margaret Monica, wife of the late George Walton, dearly loved mother of Audrey and grandmother to Rebecca and Jonathan. Friends and family please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, November 19 at 11.15 a.m. Flowers only please, may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WATERS - Alf, aged 79 years, of Redmire, died peacefully at home on November 11, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity and surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of the late Ronny and a much loved dad and G'Pa. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, November 19 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. No flowers please, if desired, donations for Yorkshire Cancer Research or West Riding Masonic Charities Ltd., may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
WEARMOUTH - November 14, peacefully at home in Weardale. William (Bill) J.P., aged 74 years, beloved husband of Mary, devoted dad of Ken, George and Paul, a dear father-in-law, much loved granda and great-granda, also a dear brother-in-law, uncle and good friend. Will friends please meet for service in Eastgate Parish Church at 11.30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 21, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations may be given for the Air Ambulance, care of the family or, if left in church, the donations will go to Church Funds.
WHILLIANS - November 9, of Evenwood. Ronald, aged 44 years, much loved son of Rita and Ronald, loving dad of Ronnie and Dominic, also a dear brother and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood at 1.00 p.m. on Monday, November 19, followed by interment in Sacriston Cemetery.
WILLIAMSON - November 10, (died peacefully) at Belmont Grange Nursing Home, (formerly of Roseberry Crescent, Thornley). Ann (Nancy, nee O'Brien), aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas William, dearly loved mother, nanna, great-nanna and sister. Cortege leaving Speckmans Funeral Service, Friday. Friends please meet at Thornley R.C. Church for Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment at Thornley Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to, St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Merryoaks, Durham or church funds. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy R.I.P.
WILSON - Alexander Hartley, aged 81 years, of Richmond, died peacefully at the Terrace Care Home on November 9. Beloved husband of Jackie, dearly loved father to Grant and Sarah and a proud grandfather. Private family funeral service to take place at Darlington Crematorium. If desired, donations for the Stroke Association may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
WILSON - November 8, of Parklands Residential Home, Crook. Elizabeth Hannah, aged 102 years, beloved wife of the late Ernest, a dearly loved mother of Eddie, a dear mother-in-law and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, November 15 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please.
WRIGHT - Edna, of Thornton-le-Moor. Died peacefully after a short illness, aged 82 years. A loving wife of Stan and mother of Arnie, Dot, Col and mother-in-law to John, also a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service will be held at St. Andrew's Parish Church, South Otterington on Thursday November 15, at 11.00 a.m. followed burial at Thornton-le-Moor.
YATES - November 16, (peacefully, in hospital), of Branksome Hall Drive, Darlington. Formerly of Drinkfield. Minnie Jane, aged 90 years. Much loved sister to Elizabeth, also a dearly loved sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral Thursday November 22. Would friends please meet 3.00 p.m. for service at St. Mark's Church, Darlington, followed by cremation.
YOUNG - Colin On November 14, suddenly in hospital. Colin, aged 66 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Susan and the late Ian, father-in-law of Ian, adored grandad of Matthew and Emily, dear brother of Kathleen, brother-in-law to Fred and uncle to Denise. Funeral Friday, November 23. Would friends please meet for service in St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church, Darlington at 1.00 p.m., prior to cremation. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR or donations in lieu of flowers may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
YOUNG - Colin Will be sadly missed by Steve, Claire, Ashley and Callum.
YOUNG - Lizy (Amos) I often think of bygone days when we were all together. The family chain is broken, but memories live forever. Your little sister Margaret.
YOUNG - November 12, of Bishop Auckland, after a long illness bravely borne. Elizabeth (nee Amos), aged 54 years, beloved wife of Albert, dearly loved mam of Karen, Kevin, Donna and Alan, also a dear nanna, sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. on Monday, November 19.
ASH - November 17, peacefully after a short illness, of Ferryhill. Ernest (Ernie), aged 74 years, much loved husband of Eleanor. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service on Monday, November 26 at 3.30 p.m.
ASSENTI - November 17, of Willington. Chris, beloved wife of the late Malcolm, adoring mother of the late John, devoted nan of Michael and Mark, much loved sister of Irene and also a dearly loved aunt. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady and St. Thomas R.C. Church, Willington on Saturday November 24, at 10.00 a.m. Interment to follow. Donations in lieu of flowers please for church funds.
ATKINSON - November 20, (peacefully, in hospital), of Musgrave, Gardens, Gilesgate, Durham. Alan, aged 81 years, (Freeman of Durham City). Dearly loved husband of the late Estelle, dear friend of Jen and loving dad of Alan, father-in-law of Denise and loving grandad of Carl and Kieran. Friends please meet for service at St. Gile's Church, Durham on Monday November 26, at 12.15 p.m. Cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to, St. Cuthbert's Hospice c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.
BARKER - On November 12, suddenly at home. Alan, aged 68 years, of Darlington (ex of the Northern Echo). Dearly beloved husband of Vera (Veronica), beloved son of Rachael and the late Sid, will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Monday, November 26. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Darlington at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
BARSBY - Marion, aged 39 years, previously of Wheatley Hill and Trimdon Colliery died on November 16, 2007 in Dorchester, Dorset. Beloved daughter of George William (Bill) and Marjorie Barsby and sister of Graham Barsby.
BELL - On November 14, of Linden Grove, Coxhoe. Tommy, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Lily, much loved dad of Tom and Ron and father-in-law of Carol and Pauline, a dearly loved grandad of Laura, David and Lisa. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Wednesday, November 21 at 12.45 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham. Family flowers only.
BENTLEY - November 16, peacefully in hospital, of The Broadway, Darlington. Charles, aged 82 years, dearly loved husband of Doreen, much loved dad of Michael and Christine, loving grandad of Adrian and will be sadly missed by Susan, Hayley and Jodie. Funeral Friday, November 23. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the R.N.L.I. or the Great North Air Ambulance Service, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BOYDEN - Media Bertha (Pat), aged 77 years, of Oak Tree Court, Colburn, formerly of Woodcock Drive, Scotton, died peacefully on November 13. Much loved mum of Allan and Derek, very dear mother-in-law to Christine and Marian and loving grandma of Duncan and Sarah. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Hipswell on Wednesday, November 21 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for St. Teresa's Hospice may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
