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SUDDICK - Suddenly, but peacefully in hospital on November 22, of Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, (formerly of Plawsworth Village). Maurice, devoted husband of Muriel, a dear brother-in-law of Nancy and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Would friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Kimblesworth on Wednesday November 28, at 10.30 a.m. followed by interment in Chester-le-Street Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for the church repair fund. Friends welcome for refreshments in the bottom room adjoining the church afterwards.
TAYLOR - (Framwellgate Moor) Formerly of Kimbles-worth. Peacefully, in his sleep on November 18, aged 87 years. Jimmy, dearly beloved husband of Mabel, much loved dad of Jim and Elaine, loved father-in-law of Hilary and Tom, devoted grandad to Stephen, Richard, James and Alexander and great-grandad to Adam. Will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service at The Methodist Chapel, Framwellgate Moor on Monday November 26, at 1.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
THOMPSON - On November 12, 2007, in Stockport, Greater Manchester (previously of Heslop Drive, Darlington). Mary Monica, beloved mother and nan.
TINDALE - Brasside, Durham Died suddenly, at home. George on November 13. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Would all friends wishing to attend George's funeral please meet at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday November 22.
TODD - November 23, suddenly at home, of Newfield. Peter, aged 62 years, dearly loved husband of Carol, devoted dad of Donna, Christine and Mark, father-in-law to Peter, Trevor and Doreen, grandad to Leigh-Anne, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 28. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, can be left at the crematorium for the Great North Air Ambulance.
TURNBULL - William (Willy), of Catterick Village, died peacefully in hospital on November 17, aged 59 years. Sadly missed by Louisa and Cliff, also a dearly loved grandad of Lyndsey. Funeral service and committal at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Friday, November 23 at 10.15 a.m. Will friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given on the plate provided at the church for the RAF Benevolent Fund.
TWEDDLE - November 20, tragically, as the result of an accident. Aidan, aged 21 years, of Helmington Row. Much loved son of Andrew and Lynne, dearest brother of Alison, treasured grandson of Jean and Marjorie. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Dawson Street, Crook at 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 27, followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
VASEY - November 19, (peacefully, in hospital), of Romanby, Northaller-ton. Ena, (nee Preston). Dearly loved wife of John, loving mother of Sandra, mother-in-law of Anthony and dearest grandma to John Lawrence and sister of Dorothy. Funeral service to be held in All Saint's Church, Northallerton on Wednesday November 28, at 10.30 a.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for Kidney Research, c/o, Barthram Funeral Service, 47 South Parade, Northallerton. DL7 8SG.
VINCENT - Jessie (nee Nodding), on November 15, peacefully at home in Staindrop, after a long illness bravely borne. Beloved wife of the late Norman Vincent, much loved mam of Dyllis, a devoted nana of Karen and Adrian and a proud great-grandmother to Brogan, Callum and Thea. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Staindrop on Thursday, November 22 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private interment in the cemetery. Family flowers only please. Friends please meet at the church.
WALES - (nee Seggar) Joyce, aged 77 years, suddenly at home on November 19, of Hurworth Place. Beloved wife of the late Eric, devoted mum of Liz, dear mother-in-law of Mike and a loving grandma of Richard. Funeral Friday, November 23. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Hurworth at 12.00 noon, followed by interment. Flowers may be sent c/o Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
WALKER - Thornley On November 15, peacefully in hospital. Charles Westerman (Charlie), aged 96 years, devoted husband of the late Bessie, beloved dad of Ann and David, a sadly missed father-in-law of Al and Clare, a treasured grandad of Alan, Durene, Carolyn and Angela, also a dearly loved great-grandad of Aaron, Chelsea, Jonathan and Oliver. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, November 22 at 10.00 a.m. No flowers by request.
WATSON - (nee McClymont) November 15, (suddenly) Anne, aged 86 years, of Church View, Sadberge. A dearly loved wife of Clem, also a loving mam of John, Geoffrey and Trevor. Funeral Monday November 26. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium No flowers by request.
WATSON - November 18, peacefully in hospital, of Parkside, Darlington. Dorothy Nancy (Nancy), aged 87 years, much loved wife of the late William (Bill) and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Tuesday, November 27. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Grange Care Home Residents' Welfare Fund, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WHITTINGHAM - Sandra Ann Passed away at home in Chester, (late of Darlington), on Sunday November 18, 2007. Aged 61 years. Much loved wife of George Jeffrey, mother of Allyson, daughter of Anne and grandmother to Alexander and Christopher, sister to Shirley. Service to take place, Wednesday November 28, 1.15 p.m. at Darlington Cremator-ium. Family flowers only please.
WILKINSON - November 15, peacefully in hospital, of Ferryhill. Auburn, aged 75 years, father of Julie, Anthony, Christopher, Simon and Claire, also brother of Laura. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday November 27 at 10.00 a.m. Refresh ments afterwards at Ferryhill W.M.C.
WILSON - November 18, in hospital in Sheffield, formerly of 'Over the Hill', Marwood. Doris, aged 94 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Robert, a wonderful mother to Margaret, John and Robert, mother-in-law of John, Vicky and Anne and a much loved grandma of Robert, Elizabeth, Helen, Simon and Thomas. Funeral Thursday, November 29. Friends please meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Cancer Research UK, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WILSON - November 21, of Ramshaw, formerly of West Auckland. Peter, aged 46 years, beloved husband of Heather, loving dad of Joanne, much loved son of Lily, also a dear son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood at 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, followed by cremation at Durham.
WYNN - November 22, of Bishop Auckland. Edith (nee Saunders), aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Charles, devoted mam of Ann, Alan, Peter and Charles, mother-in-law to Robert, Sheryl, Marilyan and Maureen, much loved nana to Amanda, Matthew and Emma, also great-nana of Katie, Lauren, Bethanie, Adam and Jace. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 11.15 a.m. on Thursday, November 29, followed by interment in Rosemount Cemetery.
YOULDON - November 13 (peacefully in hospital), of Darlington. Joyce (nee MacKenzie), aged 85 years, dearly loved wife of Ron, loving mother of David and Gillian, dear mother-in-law of Pauline and Malcolm and much loved grandma of Christopher, Suzy, Andrew and Lindsay. Funeral Thursday, November 22. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Ravensdale Road at 1.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Diabetes UK, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
AINSLIE - December 21, suddenly at home. Rob, aged 43 years, of Albert Hill, Darlington. Dearly beloved son of Jenny and the late Eric, a much loved dad of Megan, dear brother of Jeffrey, also husband of Nicola. Funeral Wednesday, January 2. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at St. James the Great Church, prior to cremation at Darlington.
ANDREW - December 24, of Inglenook, Worton. Thomas, aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late Cicely, a dearly loved father of Beryl and Jean, father-in-law of Lawrence and Keith and a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Family cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, January 3 at 10.45 a.m., followed by a service of Thanksgiving at Aysgarth Chapel at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Aysgarth Chapel and Aysgarth Surgery.
ASHFORD - On December 23, suddenly in hospital, of The Grange, West Burton (formerly of Masham). Paul, aged 62 years, beloved husband of Liz, devoted father of Carla, James, Charlotte and Ellie and a very dear brother and good friend to many. Funeral service and interment at St. Mary's Church, Masham on Saturday, December 29 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and I.C.U. at the Friarage Hospital (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
ASKEW - December 26, of Etherley. Kathleen, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late John (Jack), devoted mother of Angela and Jeremy, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nana and great-gran, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will all family and friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Etherley at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, January 3, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given c/o the family for the North Air Ambulance.
BANKS - December 21, suddenly at home, in Bishop Auckland. Henry Joseph (Harry), aged 67 years, devoted son of Janet and the late James, much loved brother of Eileen, Christine, Philip and Kathleen, also a loving uncle and great-uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 9.30 am on Friday, December 28.
BARNINGHAM - On December 23 (peace-fully at Leeming Garth Nursing Home), formerly of Asenby. Evelyn, aged 97 years, dearly loved wife of the late Ralph, very dear mother of the late Norman, much loved mother-in-law of Myra, loving grandma of David and Andrew and a dear great-grandma. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Arkengarthdale on Monday, December 31 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Will friends please meet at the Church and accept this intimation.
BARTLETT - December 23, peacefully, in Southwoods Nursing Home, Northallerton, after a short illness. Mary Elin (nee Clarke), aged 84 years, widow of Neville, loving mother of Jeremy and a dearest mother-in-law of Vanna. Funeral service and committal will take place at Northallerton Methodist Church on Thursday January 3 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, may be given for the World Cancer Research Fund. Thank you for your love, we shall miss you.
BONSON - December 24, of St. Helens Nursing Home (formerly of Beaumont Street, Bishop Auckland). David, aged 82 years, devoted husband of the late Sheila and the late Connie, a loving uncle of Leandree, Brenda, Peter, John, Chris and Melvyn. Cremation Tuesday, January 8 at Durham following a service in the Methodist Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at church. Grateful thanks to the staff of St. Helens Nursing Home for the privilege of your absolute kind care and devotion and the respect given to David during his stay with you, also to Bishop Auckland General Hospital Ward 2, thank you for your concern, understanding and support.
BOOTH - Elsie On December 24, peacefully at The Raikes Residential Home, Silsden. Elsie, aged 86 years, formerly of Moorgate Avenue, Bradford, the dearly loved mum of Malcolm. The funeral service will be held on Monday, December 31 at 11.00 a.m. at Nabwood Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Any enquiries may be made to Thomas Clarkson Funeral Directors. Tel. (01535) 653992.
BROUGHTON - Jean, aged 80 years, formerly of Kirkby Fleetham, died peacefully at Maple Lodge Nursing Home, Scotton on December 24. Beloved wife of the late Frank and a much loved mother, mother-in-law and nana. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, January 4 at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for Cancer Research UK may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
BUTTERWOOD - Dorothy On December 17, peacefully in hospital, aged 76 years, of Burley in Wharfedale and formerly of Richmond. Beloved wife of the late Neil, loving and devoted mother of Stephen and Judith, mother-in-law of Julie and Paul and grandma to Michael, Jonathan, Jenna, Ethan and Calum. Service and cremation will take place at Skipton Crematorium today Friday, December 28 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Parkinson's Disease Society, c/o H. Eaton and Sons, Ashlands Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8JT.
CALVERT - Molly Delice Beloved wife of the late James, a much loved mother of Jimmy, Frankie, Mary, Billy Boy, Emily and Richard, a much loved mother-in-law and nana, beloved daughter of Ethel and the late Potty Elic, beloved sister of Derek and Edith and the late Louis and Thelma, daughter-in-law of the late Billy Boy and Emily, also a dear sister-in-law and sister-in-law of Eilish, also a much loved aunt and aunt of the late Jacky Boy and Ricky. Will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Resting at 92 Cobden Street, Darlington.
CALVERT - Molly Delice Beloved wife of the late James, a much loved mother of Jimmy, Frankie, Mary, Billy Boy, Emily and Richard, a much loved mother-in-law and nana, beloved daughter of Ethel and the late Potty Elic, beloved sister of Derek and Edith and the late Louis and Thelma, daughter-in-law of the late Billy Boy and Emily, also a dear sister-in-law and sister-in-law of Eilish, also a much loved aunt and aunt of the late Jacky Boy and Ricky. Will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Resting at 92 Cobden Street, Darlington.
CALVERT - Molly Delice Suddenly on December 21, Molly, aged 68 years, dearly loved wife of the late James, also a much loved mam, mother-in-law and granny. Funeral service to take place on Saturday, December 29 at 1.30 p.m. in St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Stokesley, prior to interment within Stokesley Cemetery. Friends and relatives kindly invited.
CAMPBELL - December 22 (peacefully), formerly of Frazer Court, Coundon late of Lingford Court, Bishop Auckland. Ann (nee Stonehouse), aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Bob, dearly loved mam of Lily and the late Bobby, dear mother-in-law of Gordon and Jean, devoted nana of Maurice, Elaine, Kevin and Linda, also a much loved great-grandmother and aunt. Would friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon, Thursday, January 3 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Coundon Cemetery.
CARR - December 26, peacefully in hospital, of Kinley Road, Carrville. John (Jack), beloved husband of Joyce, a much missed dad of Gary and father-in-law to Dawn. Friends please meet for service in Elvet Methodist Church on Monday, January 7 at 10.30 a.m., cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium.
CHEETHAM - December 24, peacefully, of Millfields, Aycliffe Village. William Henry (Harry), aged 84 years, loving husband of Marjorie and brother of Doreen, much loved dad of Kathleen, Barbara, Brian and Malcolm, also a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Monday, January 7. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Great North Air Ambulance Service.
COOK - December 21 (peacefully in hospital), of David Terrace, Coronation. Christina, aged 97 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Bob, much loved mum of Gwen, Ken and Helen, also dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Private cremation at Durham following a service in St. Mark's Church, Eldon on Friday, January 4 at 12.30 p.m. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the N.S.P.C.C.
COOK - December 26, peacefully, of Walker Lane, Newton Aycliffe. John (Jack), aged 87 years, a proud veteran of WWII and the Korean War, most devoted and loving husband to Margaret, dearly loved and very caring father and father-in-law to Donald and Jean, Maurice and Susan, Raymond and Alison, Lynn and Phil, also a loving grandad and great-grandad to Steven, Kathryn, Richard, Emma, Christopher, Lee, Scott, Dean and Daniel. You will stay in our hearts forever. Funeral private.
CORNFORTH - December 19, peacefully at The Grange Care Home, of Staindrop Road, Darlington. Evelyn Mary, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Ronald, dearly loved mother of Derek, Ronald and the late Michael, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Friday, January 4. Friends please meet for Requiem Service at St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation.
CRAGGS - December 20, peacefully in hospital. Doris, aged 82 years, of The Hallgarth, Durham City, a dear sister of Jack and a loving sister-in-law of June. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, December 28 at 12.00 noon.
CROOKS - December 23, peacefully, of Faulkner Road, Newton Aycliffe. Gladys (nee Wray), aged 87 years, a loving wife to Sam, a much loved mum to Sue and Tony, mother-in-law to Brian also a devoted gran of David, Gemma, Steven and Darren. Funeral Wednesday January 2. Would friends please meet 3.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Alzheimers Society.
