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PARK - On February 18, 2008, peacefully, in hospital. Kathleen, aged 85 years, of Darlington. Beloved wife of Ian, much loved mam, gran and great-gran. Funeral Wednesday February 27. Would friends please meet at 11.00 a.m. for service at Holy Family R.C. Church, Darlington, followed by interment at North Road Cemetery.
PARKER - Newton Hall February 12, peacefully. Margaret (nee Vander-syde), aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Len, a devoted mum of Susan, Tim and Sarah, a much loved grandma of Miles, Rebecca, Amy, Jonathan, Christopher and Adam and a loving sister to Barbara. Will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham City Baptist Church on Friday, February 22 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to the Clinical Science and Education Foundation for their work in Romania.
PATTISON - On February 16, peacefully in hospital, of Roseberry Crescent, Thornley. George, aged 80 years, beloved husband of the late Betty, a loving father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather. Cremation Durham Crematorium Friday, February 22. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Thornley Methodist Church at 12.40 p.m. All enquiries East Durham Funeral Service Tel. (0191) 5864322.
PEACOCK - Aycliffe Village February 14, peacefully at home. Martin John, our adored husband, dad and friend. Funeral Thursday, February 21. Please meet with Elaine, Samantha, Richard, Jemma and Peter at St. Andrew's Church, Aycliffe Village 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations gratefully accepted at our home or the Church to be divided between the R.N.L.I. and Macmillan Nurses Fund.
PEACOCK - February 20 (suddenly, but peacefully) of Crook. Ann (nee Dowson), aged 61 years, beloved wife of the late Gerald, a loving mam of Cheryl, a dearly loved mother-in-law of Mark, a devoted gran of Kurt and Laila, a much loved sister of Margaret also dear aunt of Shelley and Jacqueline and a dearest daughter-in-law of Edna. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church Crook on Friday, February 29 at 1.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
PETTY - February 17, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. Nora, aged 82 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Charles, loving mother of David, Steven and Barbara, dear sister of Malcolm, much loved mother-in-law, grandma and sister-in-law. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, February 27 at 3.15 p.m. Floral tributes, if desired, may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
PRESTON - (Trimdon Station) February 15, peacefully in hospital. Mary (nee Nicholson), aged 89 years, dearly loved wife of the late Chris, a very dear godmother to Christine, also a dear sister-in-law and auntie. Cortege to leave the residence Wednesday, February 27 12.45 p.m. for service at Rose Street Methodist Church Trimdon Grange at 1.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crema-torium. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired payable to the Villages Methodist Church care of Judith Parker.
PYLE - February 14, (peacefully, at home after a long illness bravely borne), of Newton Aycliffe. Sheila, (nee Walton), aged 68 years. Beloved wife of John, a dearly loved mother of Carole, David, Janet, Linda, Stephen, Julie and Kevin, also a dear mother-in-law, nana, great-nana, sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral Monday February 25. Would family and friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for service at Durham Crematorium.
QUARMBY - February 19, of Howden-le-Wear. Doreen (Dorrie), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late James Harker, dear mother of Maurice and the late Barry, also a mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Church at 12.00 noon on Tuesday, February 26, followed by interment in Howden-le-Wear Cemetery.
RAW - Passed away at the Friary Hospital, Richmond on February 17, of Hollins House, Thoresby, Carperby. Steve, aged 61 years, dearly loved husband of the late Angela, very dear dad of Bruce, Stuart and Jude, much loved father-in-law of Ginny and loving grandad of Zack. Funeral service to be held at St. Andrew's Church, Aysgarth on Friday, February 22 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Aysgarth Cemetery. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Steve, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Friends of the Friary Hospital, Richmond and St. Andrew's Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
RAW - Passed away at the Friary Hospital, Richmond on February 17, of Hollins House, Thoresby, Carperby. Steve, aged 61 years, dearly loved husband of the late Angela, very dear dad of Bruce, Stuart and Jude, much loved father-in-law of Ginny and loving grandad of Zack. Funeral service to be held at St. Andrew's Church, Aysgarth tomorrow Friday, February 22 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Aysgarth Cemetery. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Steve, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Friends of the Friary Hospital, Richmond and St. Andrew's Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
READMAN - On February 18, 2008, suddenly, in hospital. William (Billy Red), aged 57 years, of Killerby. Dearly loved husband of Linda, much loved dad of Ronny, Christopher and Anthea also a loving grandad. Funeral Thursday February 28. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only please.
REEVE - February 19, of Alum Waters, New Brance-peth. Minnie, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Norman, loving mother of Norman and Valerie, mother-in-law of Ella and Jim and a much loved grandma, great-grandma and aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church on Wednesday February 27, at 10.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Catherine's Church.
REYNOLDS - February 18, peacefully at home in Oakenshaw. Charles, retired University Lecturer, aged 70 years, after a short illness borne with great dignity and courage. Dearly loved husband of Pauline, a loving father of Julian, Mary, Fabrice, Anna and Sarah. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. on Monday, February 25. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (P.D.S.A.), plate provided at crematorium. Amor Vincit Omnia
RICHARDSON - On February 21, suddenly in hospital. Derek, aged 74 years, of Wingate, beloved husband of Freda, loving father of Derek, Brian, Diane and the late Paul, also a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Cortege to leave the residence Thursday, February 28 for service at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate 1.15 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please, by request.
ROBINSON - Anne February 14, peacefully, late of East Lea, Thornley. Anne (Nancy), aged 87 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Jack, a loving mother and grandmother. Cremation Durham Crematorium Thursday, February 21. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Thornley Methodist Church at 12.40 p.m. No flowers, by request. Donations, if so desired, to the Haematology Unit of North Tees Hospital care of Mrs Pygall. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Ltd. Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
ROBINSON - February 16, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness, fought with great courage. Ena, aged 70 years, of Aiskew, formerly of Northallerton. Dearly loved wife of Walter and a dear sister. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church Northallerton on Monday, February 25 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only but donations may be given and sent to Ward 2 at the James Cook University Hospital Middlesbrough.
RUSSELL - On February 21, of Darlington. Lew (Jock), aged 82 years, a beloved dad and granda. Service to be at 1.00 p.m. St. Anne's R.C. Church, Welbeck Avenue, Darlington on Friday, February 29, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, 150 North Road, Darlington. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be made to Ward 42, Darlington Memorial Hospital c/o the family.
SEXTON - Ian, aged 46 years, of Richmond, on January 6, 2008. Dearly loved husband of Irene and a dear father, grandfather, brother and brother-in-law. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, February 26 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
SHERRINGTON - February 12, peacefully at home, after a long illness, of White Cedars, Brandon. Margery (nee Hewitt), aged 72 years, devoted wife of Alfred, much loved mam of Kevin and Carole, mother-in-law of Anthony, a loving gran of Rebecca and Charlotte and dear sister of Brian, sister-in-law of Pearl and aunt of Peter. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Wednesday, February 20 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for the Macmillan Care Team and Cancer Research U.K. may be given after the service, in envelopes please. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor afterwards.
SIMPSON - February 17, (peacefully, in Barrington Lodge Care Home), of Crook, (formerly of Billy Row). Elsie, (nee Bailey), aged 83 years. Loving wife of Bob, dearly loved mam of Danny, dear mother-in-law of Christine, devoted nanna of Karen and Nigel, Paul and Andrea and Lynn, also a much loved great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service and cremation on Tuesday February 26, at 11.30 a.m. in Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request. Collection plate at the crematorium in aid of The Alzheimers Disease Society, c./o, Mr. Bethell, St. Hildas Hall, Parkgate, Darlington. DL1 1RR.
SMITH - Bill Aged 75 years, born in Brotton, lived in Darlington, devoted husband of the late Ena (nee Peart), proud father of Elizabeth, Carol, Frank, Stephen, Sarah, Joanna and Emma, much loved grandfather to all 10 of his grandchildren and a great-grandfather to Grace. Died suddenly in Darlington Memorial Hospital on February 18. He will be greatly missed by all. Funeral to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, February 26 at 1.15 p.m. Flowers and enquiries to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
SMITH - Gordon Malcolm F.R.M.S., aged 85 years, on February 18, at the Abbey Care Home, Scorton, formerly of Burneston. Senior Scientific Officer, H.M. Meteorological Office before his retirement, now re-united with his late wife Kit. Much loved father of Yvonne and loving grandfather of Stephen and Christine Benn. Funeral service at Stonefall Crematorium, Harrogate on Monday, February 25 at 1.00 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations if desired, in lieu, may be made to the Alzheimer's Society and sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
STAPYLTON - February 18 (suddenly in hospital), of Hambleton Close, Thirsk. Eric, aged 71 years, beloved husband of Audrey, loving father of Robert, Trevor, David and Jonathan, a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Monday, February 25 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
STEELE - Jarrow On February 13, 2008 peacefully, in Palmers Hospital, late of Bear-park, Durham. Helen (Nellie), aged 81 years, beloved daughter of the late John and Alice, dear sister to Kitty in Australia, Stella, Monica and the late Fred, Mary, Gerard, Alice, Agnes and Lawrence, a much loved sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Nellie will be received into St. Bede's Church, Jarrow Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 5.30 p.m. for Requiem Mass on Monday February 25 at 9.30 am, prior to interment at Jarrow Cemetery at 10.30 a.m. All welcome back to Martin Hall afterwards. Nellie will be resting at Peter Johnson Funerals, White Leas Way. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
SWAINSTON - Durham February 18, peacefully, in Springfield Lodge Nursing Home. Norris, aged 83 years. Much loved by all his loving family. Would friends please meet for funeral service on Friday, February 22 at Durham Crematorium at 9.30 am All enquiries to Derek Moss Funeral Directors. Tel: (0191) 3855959.
SWINBANK - February 10, (suddenly), of Ferryhill. Brenda, aged 73 years. Devoted mother of Sharon and David. Friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Friday February 22, at 2.30 p.m.
TAYLOR - February 16, of Bishop Auckland. Doreen (nee Lane), aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late John, devoted mam of John, Sharon and the late Jacqueline, a much loved and loving nanna and great-nanna, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church, Eldon at 10.20 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, followed by interment in South Church Cemetery.
THOM - Heather Joy, aged 61 years, of Brompton-on-Swale, Head of Broomfield Primary School, Northallerton and former Head of Middleton Tyas Primary School, died suddenly at home on February 10. A much loved niece and cousin. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, February 21 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. If desired, donations for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Trust Fund may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
THOMPSON - On February 13, peacefully at Wellfield House, Northallerton, formerly of Leylands Farm, Scorton. Thomas, aged 96 years, dearly loved husband of the late Minnie, loving father of Bertie, Marion, Dorothy and June, a dear father-in-law and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to take place at St. Mary's Church, Bolton-on-Swale on Tuesday, February 19 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Will be sadly missed by all.
THORNTON - George Edward February 17 (peacefully in hospital, after a long illness bravely borne), of Thornton Crescent, Billingham. George Edward, in is 79th year, dearly loved husband of the late Lily, much loved father of Gillian, dear father-in-law of Derek, dearest grandad of Lisa and Wayne, loving great-grandad of William and Elizabeth and beloved brother of Jean and Stan. Funeral Friday, February 22. Friends please meet for service in Hartlepool Crematorium at 1.00 p.m.
TUCKER - On February 13, 2008, peacefully in hospital. Stella, aged 73 years, of Newton Aycliffe, a much loved wife of Tony, a dearly loved mum of Trisha, Lorraine, John and son-in-law Dave, a much missed gran to Christopher, Andrew, Graham, Paul, Kane and Sarah. Funeral Thursday February 21. Would friends please meet at 10.00 a.m. for service at Burnhill Way Methodist Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to the Haematology Unit, Ward 42, Darlington Memorial Hospital.
VARAH - (nee Wilkinson) May God hold you in the palm of His hand, until we meet again. Amanda, our special angel. From Auntie and all the family. R.I.P.
VARAH - February 17, of Stanhope. Amanda Jane (nee Wilkinson), aged 38 years, beloved wife of Ian, stepmum of Stephen and Chris, cherished daughter of Robert and Anne, a special sister of Annette and Neville, sister-in-law of Elizabeth and Mike, darling auntie of Charlotte and Nathan and a precious niece of Dorothy. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanhope on Monday, February 25 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the M.S. Society which may be left at Stanhope W.M.C. where everyone is welcome for refreshments afterwards.
VERITY - Darlington Steven John, aged 40 years, of Alverton Drive. Steven died at home on February 18 with his family around him. Adored husband of Susan, a much loved dad of Jack and Ellie, dearly loved youngest son of Jackie and Peter Hull and the late Jim Verity, brother and brother-in-law to Andrew and Julie, Stuart and Paulene and uncle to Anthony and Rebecca. Funeral and celebration of Steven's life will be held at Cockerton Methodist Church on Tuesday February 26 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Will friends please meet at the Church and dress in cheerful casual clothes. No flowers but donations to Cancer Research U.K. will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
VESTER - February 17, peacefully at home in Witton-le-Wear. Alice, aged 75 years, beloved wife of Walter, devoted mam of Karen, dear mother-in-law to Neil, loving and much loved gran of Katie, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Witton-le-Wear at 2.00 p.m. on Monday, February 25, followed by private cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
WAITES - Lesley Ann Peacefully on February 19. Lesley, adored wife of Robert, much loved mam of Corina, a loving sister to Mary-Rose, Jacqueline, James and John, also a dear sister-in-law, aunty and special friend to many. Service to be held in St. Edmunds Church, Sedgefield on Wednesday February 27, at 12.00 noon, prior to committal at Durham Crematorium 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to, The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, donation box in church.
WATERS - Joan February 16, in hospital. Joan, aged 80 years, formerly of Thorntree Gardens Middleton-St- George, a dearly loved wife of Reuben, a devoted mum, grandma and great-grandma, also a dear sister, aunt and sister-in-law. Funeral service to take place in the Chapel of St. Hilda, Teesside Crematorium on Tuesday, February 26 at 11.45 a.m. Will be very sadly missed.
WELSH - February 18, suddenly at home in Crook. Diane (nee Sayer), aged 44 years, devoted mam of Philip and Jennifer, beloved daughter of Joan and Terry, a dearly loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt, dear ex wife of Paul, also a good friend of Harry. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, followed by cremation at Durham.
WHITE - Eric, peacefully in hospital on February 14, after a long illness, aged 77 years, of Trimdon Village beloved and devoted husband of Ethel, dearly loved dad of Lynne and Ian, dear father-in-law of Terry and Linda, cherished granda of Emma, Kirsty and Adam and great-granda of Callum. Service to be held in St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village on Friday, February 22 at 2.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Stroke Association or the Arthritis Society c/o Mrs Lynne Robinson or Mr Ian White. Gone but never forgotten.
YARROW - Alice Aged 87 years. Peacefully in hospital on February 19, of Mayflower Court, Darlington, (formerly of Sir E. D. Walker Homes). Beloved wife of the late Stanley, dear mother of Terry, dear mother-in-law of June, special grandma of Louise and Jonathon and Heather and Gary, a loving great-grandma of Lucy and a dear sister of Eveline. Funeral Thursday February 28. Would friends please meet for service in All Saint's Church, Blackwell at 11.00 a.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be sent for All Saint's and Salutation PCC, to help towards the new church building, care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
