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RICHARDSON - December 27, peacefully at home, of Dunster Close, Darlington. Joan, aged 70 years, dearly loved partner of Robert, much loved mum of Deborah and Sandra, loving nana of Kristian, beloved sister of the late David and Eric and a dear aunty. She will be greatly missed by all. Funeral Thursday, January 3. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m.
RICHARDSON - Marion (nee Bayles) On December 26, peacefully in The Mains Retirement and Nursing Home. Marion, aged 93 years of Rushyford, devoted wife of the late Stan, sister of Cyril, loving auntie of Alan, Geoff and Brian. Funeral service and cremation to take place in the Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium on Friday, January 4 at 10.00 a.m. Friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to a charity of own choice.
RIX - On December 21, suddenly in hospital. George William, aged 82 years, of Hetton-le-Hole, formerly of Shotton Colliery, beloved brother of Jean, brother-in-law of David and stepfather of Olive and Frank. Funeral service Monday, December 31 at Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to The Salvation Army.
ROE - December 24, of Wear Valley Junction, after illness borne with great courage, dignity and humour. John Frederick (Joe), aged 58 years, beloved husband of Susan, devoted dad of Marc, dear father-in-law to Joanne, loving grandad of Callum and Ollie, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle, also a good friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Witton-le-Wear at 12.15 p.m. on Thursday, January 3, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for the Butterwick Hospice and the Derwentside Carers, c/o the family or at The Green Tree, Howden-le-Wear where all are welcome to refreshment after the service.
ROE - It has been an honour and a privilege to know you John, a star. We will never forget your smile. Jean and John.
ROE - Joe Father Christmas needed an extra special helper on Christmas Eve, someone kind and loving, with a big heart and a huge smile. He chose our grandad. We will miss you grandad but will keep you locked in our hearts forever. Your devoted grandsons Callum x and Ollie x.
ROSS - December 22 (peacefully), of Bishop Auckland. Nellie (nee Wood), aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late William Irvin, loving mam of Barbara, dearly loved mother-in-law of Arthur, devoted nana of Tony and Heather and great-nana of Fiona, Sarah, Michael, Rhiannon, Alfie and Jamie. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, January 3 at 1.00 p.m.
SCOTT - On December 26, died peacefully in hospital after a long illness. Malcolm, of Tees View, Trimdon Village. He leaves behind a loving wife Betty, son Jim, daughter-in-law June, sister Valerie and brother-in-law John, sister Pat and brother-in-law Michael. Funeral to be held at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village Thursday, January 3 at 2.00 p.m., prior to private interment. Friends please meet at church.
SELBY - December 26, of Hall Lane Estate, Willington. Alan, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Joan, loving dad of Margaret and father-in-law of Peter, devoted grandad of Simon and Stacey and also a dear brother-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, January 7 at 1.00 p.m.
SEVERN - Irene May On December 22, suddenly at home. Irene, aged 66 years, of Trimdon Grange, devoted wife of Ray, much loved and missed mam of Julie, Mandy and Lorraine and a special nana. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, January 2 at 10.30 a.m. Friends please meet at crematorium.
SHUTT - Doris Irene, aged 77 years of Ingleton, Darlington, died suddenly at home on December 23. A much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Ingleton on Wednesday, January 2 at 1.15 p.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 The Great North Air Ambulance and Ingleton Church Funds.
SLATER - Mary (Lily), aged 81 years, of Meadowfield Road, Colburn, died peacefully in hospital on December 26. Dearly loved wife of Wilf, much loved mum of Angela, Dinah, Richard and the late Caroline and a loving nana and great-nana. Funeral service at St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Thursday, January 3 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ. R.I.P.
SNOWBALL - December 22, of West Auckland. Frances Annie, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Lawrence, loving mother of Addison and Helen, dear mother-in-law to Anne and John, also a devoted grandma to Lucie. Will friends please meet for service in West Auckland Methodist Church at 11.30 a.m. on Friday, December 28, followed by interment in Lynesack Cemetery.
STANNARD - Joan (of Barnard Castle), dearly loved wife of Jack, sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Passed away in Darlington Memorial Hospital on December 20, 2007. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, December 31 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please.
STEWART - December 24, of Wolsingham. Margaret Thelma (nee Vipond), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Tom, devoted mam of Colin, dear mother-in-law to Diane, a much loved and loving nana to Paul and Mark, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2.
STOKER - On December 22, of High Shaws, Brandon (formerly of Silksworth). Roy, aged 91 years, beloved husband of Sadie, a much loved dad of Robert and Anne, dearly loved granda of Andrew and Lisa, Catherine and Stuart and his daughter Lauren. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Brandon on Thursday, January 3 at 10.45 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to The British Legion Association.
TEASDALE - nee Pickering Monica, aged 93 years, peacefully in hospital on December 23, of Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Teasdale. Requiem Mass in Holy Family Church, Cockerton on Monday, December 31 at 12.45 p.m., followed by private cremation. Would family and friends please meet at Church. No flowers by request please. May she rest in peace.
THOMPSON - (nee Dixon) December 22 (peacefully in Defoe Court Nursing Home). Marie, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late George, a dear mother of Roland and mother-in-law of Sue, a loving nana of Christopher and Fiona, also a dear sister and auntie. Funeral Monday, January 7. Would family and friends please meet 12.30 p.m., for service at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe prior to interment at Stephenson Way Cemetery.
THORNE - (nee Turner) On December 23, peacefully in Abbey Care Village, Scorton. Doris, aged 80 years, beloved mother of David and Christopher, mother-in-law of Carole and Christina and a dear nan of Johnathan and Michael. Funeral service to take place in All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Monday, December 31 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only but donations, if wished, may be given for the Residents' Fund at Abbey Care Village, Scorton, c/o Mr. Thorne, 12 Lewis Road, Northallerton, DL6 3RX.
THORNE - (nee Turner) On December 23, peacefully in Abbey Care Village, Scorton. Doris, aged 80 years, beloved mother of David and Christopher, mother-in-law of Carole and Christina and a dear nan of Johnathan and Michael. Funeral service to take place in All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Monday, December 31 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only but donations, if wished, may be given for the Residents' Fund at Abbey Care Home, Scorton, c/o Mr. Thorne, 12 Lewis Road, Northallerton, DL6 3RX.
TOOLE - December 23, 2007, peacefully at home. Majorie (Madge), aged 81 years, of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Leeholme, loving wife of the late Jim, much loved mam of Margaret, Peter, Donna and the late Michael, dear nanna of Joanne, Lee, Lewis and Kenneth, also a sadly missed great-nanna, dearly loved mother-in-law to Avril, Alan and Ken. Funeral Thursday, January 3. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m., for service at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe followed by burial at Stephenson Way Cemetery.
WALKER - On December 23, suddenly at home, of Trimdon Village. Les, aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Audrey, loving father of Allan, Colin, Christine and the late Brian and Leslie, dearest father-in-law of Anne, Susan, Janice and Elaine, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday, January 2, 10.50 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village for service at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to North East Air Ambulance, c/o the family.
WARLOW - December 23, of Sycamore Park, Brandon. Thomas (Tucker), aged 85 years, beloved husband of Hannah, a much loved dad of Tom, Brenda and Barbara, father-in-law of Michael and Derek and a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Brandon on Friday January 4, 2008 at 12.15 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham.
WHITFIELD - December 22, of Heather Lane, Crook, formerly of High Hedley Hope Farm. Jean Brough, aged 84 years, beloved mother of Shoana, Peter and Colin, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Will all family and friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. on Monday, December 31. By her own request, no flowers or black clothing. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium for West Lodge Nursing Home. Please note change of time.
WILSON - December 22, of Crook. Alice (nee Beeston), aged 94 years (after a brief illness), beloved wife of the late Jimmy, sister of the late Wilf, Tommy and Johnny, a dear aunt of Alison, Alicia, Aileen, Adrian and Andrew and a much loved and devoted friend to many. Would friends kindly meet for Requiem Mass at St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Crook on Friday, December 28 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in St. Cuthbert's Churchyard. Floral tributes may be sent to Buston's Funeral Service, 13 Bell Street, Crook, Co Durham DL15 8NQ. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
WOOD - Isabella (Belle, formerly Porter), aged 98 years, late of Springfield, Skeeby, died peacefully at Richmond House, Richmond on December 22. Beloved wife of Norman, a much loved mam and dear mother-in-law and a loving grandma and great-gran. Funeral arrangements later.
WOOD - Isabella (Belle, formerly Porter), aged 98 years, late of Springfield, Skeeby, died peacefully at Richmond House, Richmond on December 22. Beloved wife of Norman, a much loved mam and dear mother-in-law and a loving grandma and great-gran. Funeral service at St. Agatha's Church, Skeeby on Monday, December 31 at 10.00 a.m., followed by committal at Darlington Cremator-ium. Friends please meet at the church. Flowers welcome or, if preferred, donations for the Richmond House Residents Comforts Fund and Cancer Research UK may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
WOODARD - December 22, of Station Road, Meadowfield. Norma, aged 75 years, dearly beloved wife of Stan and a much loved mother, mother-in-law and gran. Private service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday, December 31.
WOODWARD - Peacefully in hospital on December 25, of Denewood Close, Willington. James, aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of Peter, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, January 7 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research may be left at the crematorium.
WRENWICK - Paul, of Skeeby, died peacefully on December 17, aged 80 years. All enquiries c/o Blenkirons (01748) 850033.
YOUNG - Sacriston December 26, peacefully at home, formerly of Esh Winning. Denis, aged 76 years, loving husband of the late Amy, a much loved dad of Susan and John, Denise and Ken and Carole, a devoted grandad to Sarah, Garry, Mark and Amy and great-grandad to Jake. Will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Peter's and St. John's Church, Sacriston on Friday, January 4 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to Cancer Research U.K.
ALDERSON - January 21, in University Hospital, Durham of Percy Terrace, Nevilles Cross. Mary, (nee Paxton), aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of John, loving mother of Gllian and a dear grandmother to John. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday January 29, at 3.00 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for Cancer Research U.K
ALLINSON - (nee Johnson) January 23, (suddenly, in hospital). Jenny, of Northallerton, (formerly of Sedgefield). Dearly loved wife of the late Kenneth, loving mother of Pamela, Linda and Susan, a dear mother, mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Funeral service and cremation to be held at West Cemetery, Darlington on Thursday January 31, at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for The Romanby Ward at The Friarage Hospital.
AYRE - January 18 (peacefully surrounded by her loving family), of Chilton (formerly of Newcastle). Margy (Cat Woman), aged 49 years, devoted soulmate of Paddy Wilson cherished mother of Jimmy, Katy, John and Tricia, a much loved grandma of Kirsty, Kieron, Luke and Antony, a dearly beloved sister of Dave, Edward, Steve, Willy, Michael, Ann, Yvonne, Roni, Mary and John and a cherished daughter of Muriel. Friends please meet for service at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Chilton on Monday, January 28 at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Chilton Cemetery. Always loved and never forgotten.
BAINBRIDGE - January 22, of Frosterley. James Herbert, aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of Joyce, loving father of Judith, Jeffrey and Colin, Julie and Val and a much loved grandfather of Laura, Ian, Michael, Elizabeth and Emma. Private family funeral on Wednesday, January 30 at Herbert's request. No flowers.
BARLOW - January 22 (peacefully, after a long illness borne with dignity) of Sowerby House Nursing Home, Sowerby, Thirsk late of Knott End and Prest-olee. Dorothy, aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late William (Bill), loving mother of Christ-ine, Lorraine and Diane, a dearly loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Wednesday January 30 at 12.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to Cancer Research U.K.
BELL - January 18, (in hospital), of Millford Way, Bowburn. Cliff, dearly loved husband of Ruby, a loving brother and uncle. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday January 28, at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to, St. Cuthbert's Hospice, plate provided.
BOWRON - January 21, peacefully at home, of Middleton St. George. John, aged 57 years, dearly loved husband of Pat, much loved dad of Angela and Nicola, loving grandad of Stephen, Christopher, Matthew and Thomas and a very dear son and brother. Funeral Wednesday, January 30. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Long Newton at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for either the Macmillan Nurses or District Nurses, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
