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SKILTON - December 2 (suddenly at home), formerly of Eldon Bank. Margaret, aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Alfred, devoted mother of Doreen and Richard, dear mother-in-law to Peter and Tracy, also a much loved and loving nana to Stephen, Helen and Katherine. Cortege to leave her son's residence, Lambton Street, Shildon, at 1.15 p.m. on Friday, December 7, for service in The Valley Methodist Chapel at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given to chapel funds.
SMITH - Douglas Todd, aged 81 years, on December 1, peacefully in hospital, of 10 Forest Drive, Colburn. Dear husband of Mary, father of Jessie, Douglas, Robert, Ian, Brenda, Marie and Jan and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, December 7 at 9.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only, if desired, donations may be given at the Crematorium Chapel for the Coronary Care Unit, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
SOPPITT - December 2 (suddenly, in hospital), of Woodland Crescent, Kelloe. Maureen (nee McDonnell), aged 69 years, beloved wife of Richard, devoted mother of Gillian, Edward and Stephen, dearly loved grandma of Andrew, Lisa, Anna, Kevin, Michael and Lee. Funeral to take place on Thursday December 6. Would friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe at 9.45 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Refreshments afterwards atKelloe W.M.C.
SPENCE - December 1, at Thornton Lodge Nursing Home, of Hillclose, Woodburn Drive, Leyburn. William James, aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Mary. Funeral service at Leyburn Methodist Church on Thursday, December 6 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Leyburn Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Church Funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
TURNBULL - Peacefully, at home. Florence (nee Hankey), aged 90 years, of Winston Lodge, New Brancepeth (formerly of Crook). Given to her parents on March 31, 1911, given in marriage to her beloved late husband Alf on July 25, 1931 and given to her Lord on November 30, 2001. Greatly loved by Stuart, Sheila and Denis (Browbank), her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her many friends. Private cremation on Saturday, December 8 at 10.00 a.m., followed by Service of Thanksgiving at New Brancepeth Methodist Church at 10.30 a.m., to which all friends are welcome. No flowers at her own request. Donations, if desired, for Parkinson Disease Society and Church Funds, may be given at church.
TURPIN - December 2 (peacefully in Trees Park Nursing Home), formerly of Sedgefield. Edith (nee Morgan), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Edward, much loved mother of Jean and Eileen, dearly loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Friday. Would friends please meet at 9.30 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Poplar Lodge, Trees Park Nursing Home, c/o Sheila Midgley.
WARING - November 28. Susan, aged 56 years, of Brompton, Northaller-ton. Private cremation to be held at Darlington, followed by Memorial Service at Romanby Golf Club on Friday December 7, at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Diabetic Association.
WILSON - December 1, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness. Alice Margaret (nee Paterson), aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late George, dearest and most loved mum of Richard and Shirley, mother-in-law of Marian and Ian, much loved nana of Ben, Andrew, Helen, Alison and Jonathan. Relatives and friends please meet for service on Saturday, December 8 at the Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium, Middlesbrough at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation, c/o Mr. N. Dibble, 23 Oaklea Close, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1HN.
WILSON - November 25, suddenly, of West Croydon, London. Brian, aged 63 years, much loved dad of Ben and will be sadly missed by Jane and all his family and many friends. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment.
WILSON - November 29, peacefully, of Durham. Ann, aged 89 years, dear wife of the late Tom and much loved mother. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m., on Thursday, December 6 for service and cremation. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research, c/o R.V.I. Hospital, Newcastle.
BAINBRIDGE - November 29 (peace-fully, in hospital), of Low Worsall, Yarm.Ellen (Nellie, nee Grey), S.R.N., S.C.N., dearly loved wife of Leslie, dear mother of Brian and Pauline, dear mother-in-law of Chris and Gill and devoted grandma of Emily, Rose, Harriet and Jenny. Funeral service to be held in Yarm Methodist Church on Thursday, December 6 at 2.00 p.m., prior to interment in Worsall Parish Churchyard. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to 'Cancer Research', c/o Yarm Funeral Service, Beechwood Road, Eaglescliffe. TS16 OAE. Tel. (01642) 786200.
BLACK - November 30 (after a long illness bravely borne), of 74 Front Street, Frosterley. Ernest, aged 71 years, dearly loved husband of Maureen, loving father of Catherine, Ian and Rosamond and a much loved grandfather of Kirsteen, Nicky, Jemma, Carrie, Simon and Daniel. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, December 5 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be left at the crematorium for Weardale District Nurses' Equipment Fund.
BLENKINSOPP - November 29 (peace-fully, at home), of Crawleyside, Stanhope. Alexander, aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Audrey, devoted father of Anne, Hazel, Helen, Ruth, Joan and Janice, also a much loved grandad. Particulars to follow.
BROWN - December 1 (peacefully, in the Lambert Hospital, Thirsk), of Topcliffe. Keith Wilson, a dear father and brother. Funeral service to be held in St. Columba Church, Topcliffe 1.00 p.m., Friday, December 7, followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, for Church Funds and the Lambert Hospital.
CARR - November 30, of North Terrace, Willington. Thomas William, aged 69 years, dearly loved husband of Leila, loving father of Colin and Kevin, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and grandad. Friends please meet for service at St. Stephen's Church, Willington on Thursday, December 6 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family and friends welcome afterwards to reception at The Burn Hotel.
HALSEY - (nee Jordon).November 26, suddenly at home, in Romanby. Dorothy Mary, aged 81 years, dear wife of Denys, devoted mother of David and Carole, mother-in-law to Cedric and a much loved grandmother to Helen, Elizabeth, Rebecca and David and a loving great-grandmother.Forever in the arms of her precious Lord and Saviour.Funeral service at The New Life Baptist Church, High Street, Northallerton on Wednesday, December 5 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment at Northallerton Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Barthram Funeral Service, 47 South Parade, Northallerton, or donations if desired, for Cardiac Equipment.
KENNEDY - November 29 (peace-fully), at Lothian House, Spennymoor (formerly of Green Crescent, Coxhoe). Alice, aged 97 years, beloved wife of the late John, beloved sister of Dorothy, a much loved aunt of Dorothy and Elizabeth. Funeral Friday. Will friends please meet at 11.15 a.m. for service at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe, followed by cremation at Durham.
MASKEW - On November 30, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness. George Edward (Ted), aged 90 years, a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Funeral service and cremation to be held at West Cemetery, Darlington 2.15 p.m. Thursday, Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for Cancer Research.
PYBUS - November 28 (suddenly, at home). Benjamin, aged 82 years, of Yafforth, Northallerton. Beloved husband of the late Janet, dearly loved father of Andrew and grandfather. Funeral service to be held at St. Helen's Church, Ainderby Steeple on Thursday, December 6 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Northallerton. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the church.
REDMAN - A very special uncle, who will be sadly missed by Maureen and John.R.I.P..
REDMAN - November 30 (peace-fully, in hospital), of High Town, Westgate. James, aged 88 years, beloved son of the late Ellen and John, a loving brother of Ellen and Mary and the late Charles, Edie and Stewart, also a much loved brother-in-law of Amie and a dear uncle. Interment Wednesday in St. Andrew's Churchyard, Westgate, following a Requiem Mass in St. Thomas R.C. Church, Wolsingham at 11.00 a.m. Friends please meet at church.R.I.P..
SOUTH - December 1 (peacefully, in hospital), of 11 Sladeburn Drive, Northallerton. Edith Gwendoline (Gwen), beloved wife of the late Ray, much loved mother of Valerie, mother-in-law of Geoffrey and dearest grandma of Claire and Louise and great-grandma to Abbie, Summer and Henry. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church on Monday, December 10 at 12.00 noon, prior to cremation. Familyflowers only. Donations, if wished, may be sent to the Macmillan Nurses, c/o The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
SPENCE - December 1, at Thornton Lodge Nursing Home, of Hillclose, Woodburn Drive, Leyburn. William James, aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Mary. Funeral service at Leyburn Methodist Church on Thursday, December 6 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Leyburn Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Church Funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
TILBURY - November 26, suddenly of Cyclamen Grove, Darlington. The Reverend Basil Ernest Tilbury, aged 75 years, former member of The British Legion, The RAFA Club and The Lincolnshire Lancaster Association. Funeral Friday, December 7. Friends please meet for service in St. Laurence's Church, Middleton St. George at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation.
TINDALE - John .Peacefully in the Heather Unit, after a long illness. John, of Whitby, darling husband of Jill, loving father of Patricia, Juliet and David and a dear grandpa. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Mary's Parish Church, Whitby on Thursday, December 6 at 2.15 p.m. No flowers by request please. Donations in memory, if desired, to be shared between St. Catherine's Day Hospice and the Heather Unit, Whitby Hospital (plate provided), or c/o J. Corner Funeral Service. Tel. (01947) 880424.
TURNBULL - Peacefully, at home. Florence (nee Hankey), aged 90 years, of Winston Lodge, New Brancepeth (formerly of Crook). Given to her parents on March 31, 1911, given in marriage to her beloved late husband Alf on July 25, 1931 and given to her Lord on November 30, 2001. Greatly loved by Stuart, Sheila and Denis (Browbank), her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her many friends. Private cremation on Saturday, December 8 at 10.00 a.m., followed by Service of Thanksgiving at New Brancepeth Methodist Church at 10.30 a.m., to which all friends are welcome. No flowers at her own request. Donations, if desired, for Parkinson Disease Society and Church Funds, may be given at church.
TYERMAN - On November 30, peacefully at Maple Lodge Nursing Home, formerly of Harkness Close, Leeming Bar. John William (Billy), aged 92 years, dearly loved husband of the late Ivy, loving father of Dorothy, Sheila, Fred and Marion, also a dear brother, brother-in-law, father-in-law, much loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to be held in Wycar Methodist Church 11.00 a.m. Thursday, followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Chapel Funds, plate in church or may be sent to Barthram Funeral Service.
WARING - November 28. Susan, aged 56 years, of Brompton, Northaller-ton. Private cremation to be held at Darlington, followed by Memorial Service at Romanby Golf Club. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Diabetic Association.
WEED - Betty (nee Kelly), late of High Northgate, Darlington. Beloved wife of John, mother of Judith and Barbara. Died peacefully in her sleep, November 23, 2001, in Dorset.
WEED - Betty.Beloved sister of Jim, Nancy, Vin and Terry. With grateful thanks to God for many happy memories.
ALTON - December 14 (in hospital), of Park House, Finghall. Isabella Mary, aged 77 years, devoted wife to Kenneth, loving mother to Jeremy and Julian and a dear sister to Christine. Funeral service at Leyburn Methodist Church on Thursday, December 20 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at St. Andrew's Churchyard, Finghall. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Finghall Chapel Funds and the Blue Cross Animal Sanctuary (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
ARCHER - John William.December 17 (peacefully, at home). Bill, aged 94 years, of Newton Bewley. Beloved husband of the late Elsie, dear father of John, William and Robert, father-in-law of June, also a special grandad to Philip. Funeral service to take place in St. Peter's Church, Wolviston on Thursday, December 20 at 2.00 p.m., prior to interment in St. Peter's churchyard. Friends please meet at church.
ATKINSON - Richard, aged 45 years, on December 16, unexpectedly in hospital, of Quaker Lane, Richmond. Dearly loved son of Audrey, much loved dad of Claire, Christopher and Sarah and loved brother of Yvonne, Audrey and Bob. Funeral arrangements later.
BARNARD - Stokesley.December 17 (peacefully at The Oaklands Nursing Home). Dot (nee Defty), aged 85 years, much loved wife of the late Donald, dearest mother of Michael, Richard, Christopher and Angela, dear mother-in-law of Lynda, Pat and June and a devoted nana of Paul, Alison and Christopher James. She will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral Friday, December 21. Would friends kindly meet for service at Stokesley Methodist Chapel 1.45 p.m., prior to cremation at St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, by request.
BEST - Arthur, aged 72 years, on December 15 (suddenly, at home), of Stainton Grove, Barnard Castle. Beloved husband of the late Jean, much loved dad of Denise, Andrew and Hilary and a dear father-in-law and loving grandad. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, December 21 at 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given at the crematorium chapel for the Coronary Care Unit, Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
BODDY - December 14, peacefully, in Highfield Nursing Home. Elinor, aged 84 years (of Yarm), a dearly loved wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma. Reception into St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Stockton on Wednesday at 5.00 p.m. Requiem Mass 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, prior to interment in Yarm Cemetery.Rest in Peace.All floral tributes to Thomas Rea Funeral Service, Hilton House, 10 Myton Road, Ingleby Barwick. Tel (01642) 765681.
CALVERT - December 16 (suddenly), of Bishop Auckland (formerly of Spenny-moor). Gloria (nee Thrower), aged 68 years, loving wife of the late Charles, dearly loved mother of Peter and Michael, dear mother-in-law of Margaret and Sharon, a much loved sister of Ken and John, also a sadly missed nanna and great-nanna. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church on Friday, December 21 at 9.40 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
CHEESBROUGH - (nee Stephenson).Peacefully at home, on December 15, aged 72 years. Anne Elizabeth, beloved wife of Ian, loving mother of Michael, Peter and David, mother-in-law of Joanne, Margaret and Jean and loved granny to John, Debbie, Sarah, Alice and William. Friends and family please meet at St. Andrew's Church, Heddon-on-the-Wall on Thursday, December 20 at 1.00 p.m., followed by family cremation at West Road Crema-torium. Many thanks to all the staff at Burn Brae Care, especially Janet and Sandra for all their help. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Parkinsons Disease Society.
CLOUGH - December 15 (suddenly), of Morris Crescent, Thornley. George, aged 66 years, beloved husband of the late Jane, dearly loved father of Julie and a much loved grandad of Gemma and Sam, also a loving brother-in-law. Cortege leaving 48 Ruskin Crescent, Thornley, Thursday at 1.10 p.m. Friends please meet for service and cremation at 1.30 p.m. at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Coal Industries Benevolent Fund, c/o Mrs. Day.
DODSWORTH - December 15, peacefully in hospital, of South End, Osmotherley.Victor William, aged 85 years, beloved husband of Eileen, devoted father of Pamela, Nigel and Nicholas and a much loved grandfather. Family and friends please meet for service and cremation, to be held in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium 11.30 a.m. Monday. No flowers but donations, if wished, for the Brompton Ward at the Friarage Hospital.Rest in Peace.
EVANS - December 6, of Dunelm Avenue, Willington (suddenly, on holiday in Spain). Kenneth, aged 80 years, beloved husband of Olive (Bett), loving father of Dorothy and Tyrell and much loved grandfather of John, Nicola, Carole and Kevin, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service at St. Stephen's Church, Willington on Thursday, December 20 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to church funds.
