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MOCKFORD - Joanne (nee Armstrong). Our darling Jo, passed away at Wendover on October 30, 2006, aged 35 years. Beloved wife of Derf, mother of Alex Hindmoor, sister to Karen and daughter of David and Pat. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium 'West Cemetery', Carmel Road at 1.15 p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2006. Family flowers only to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Darlington. Donations if desired, to Children in Need, may be sent to Sovereign Funeral Service, 3 Holly Court, Wendover, Bucks, HP22 6PE. Telephone: 01296 696224.
MOONEY - November 4, of Bishop Auckland. Mary, aged 87 years, dearly loved sister of Helen, John, Margaret and the late Peter, also a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Will family and friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 11.00 a.m., on Thursday, November 9, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery. R.I.P.
MULHOLLAND - November 9, suddenly but peacefully in hospital, of Shildon. Eddie, aged 89 years, much loved husband of Louisa and also a dear uncle. Funeral service private.
MUSTO - Margaret (Rita), in her 101st year, formerly of Penn Road, Richmond and Barnard Castle, died peacefully at Richmond House, Richmond on November 1. Widow of Hubert, much loved mother of Mary and the late Michael and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. To be received into St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Tuesday, November 7 at 7.00 p.m. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, November 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private interment. 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 Richmond House Residents Comforts Fund. R.I.P.
NOBLE - November 4. Audrey (nee Tyreman), of Sedgefield. Passed away suddenly. Funeral particulars later.
OSWALD - Adelaide, formerly of Raby Road, Ferryhill, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2006 in Fareham, Hampshire. Funeral service at Portchester Crematorium on Monday, November 13 at 2.15 p.m. Flowers to A H Freemantle Ltd., Titchfield, PO14 4DY.
PALMER - November 6, of Wolsingham. Elsie (nee Elliott), aged 84 years, a dearly loved mother of Jilly. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Friday, November 10 at 2.30 p.m.
PARKER - November 7, of Rock Terrace, New Brancepeth. Gladys, aged 64 years. Dearly loved wife Ronald, loving mother of Sharon and Ronald, mother-in-law of Alfie and Melanie and a dear nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service in New Brancepeth Methodist Church on Monday November 13, at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshments in New Brancepeth Club afterwards.
PARNABY - November 3 (suddenly), of Woodland Crescent, Kelloe. Willard, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Margery, much loved father of Jean and Robert, a dearest father-in-law of Barry and Susan and a dearly loved granda of Deborah, Amanda, Michelle and Andrea. Will friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe on Monday, November 13 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only.
PENDLETON - Francis Alexander (Jock/Frank), of Brompton-on-Swale, previously of Tunstall, Oldham and Penicuick, peacefully in hospital on November 1, after a long illness courageously borne, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Coates), very dear brother of Elma and Stewart and family and a dear brother-in-law and great friend of Celia and Peter and family. Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Tunstall on Friday, November 10 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. No flowers by request please, donations, if desired, may be given on the plate provided in the church for Holy Trinity Church Funds. Enquiries to Peter Hale. Tel. (01748) 812977.
PIPER - November 4, in hospital, formerly of Warwick Square and Drinkfield, Darlington. Annie, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Walter, dearly loved mother of Tony and Pamela, much loved grandma of Glenn and Angela and great-grandma of Aimee and Luke. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Friday, November 10. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
PURVIS - November 5, peacefully in hospital. Isabella Keers (nee Bannister), aged 89 years, of Trimdon Station. Beloved wife of the late Alfred, loving mother of June, Tommy and Gillian, dear mother-in-law of Keith and the late Steph, much loved grandma of Carolyn, Paul, Jonathon, Lee, Charlotte, Debra and Garry, also great-grandmother of Adam and Danny. Funeral service to take place on Friday, November 10 at St. Paul's Church, Trimdon Station at 2.30 p.m., prior to interment in Deaf Hill Cemetery. Friends invited, please meet at the church.
RAINE - November 3 (peacefully), at 9 Coalford Road, Sherburn Village. Sarah Jane, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Rob, dearly loved mam of Thornton and Evelyn, dearest mother-in-law of Doris and Fred, much loved grandma of Philip, Stuart and Alison, dearly loved great-grandma of Joseph and Samual. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet for service at The Salvation Army Citadel, Sherburn Hill at 10.30 a.m. followed by interment in Pittington Cemetery. Promoted to Glory.
RAINE - November 6 (peacefully, in his sleep), of Kirk Merrington. Maurice Elcoat, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Doris, a dearly loved dad of Maurice and Stephanie and a much loved grandad and brother. Would friends please meet in St. John's Church, Kirk Merrington Monday for a service at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment in the church yard.
RICHARDSON - November 5 (in hospital), of The Wayside, Hurworth. Miss Evelyn Joan, aged 87 years, loving daughter of the late William and Edith, dear sister of Raymond and sister-in-law Brenda, much loved aunt of Sandra, Glen and Grant. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for Cancer Research U.K., c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
RICHMOND - November 4, of Witton Park. Grace, aged 95 years, a dearly loved aunt. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Mountsett Crematorium on Saturday, November 11 at 11.30 a.m.
RIDER - Ronald Ian, late of Northallerton. Beloved husband of Eunice, only son of Tommy and Lillian Rider. Died Wednesday, October 25 aged 64 years, at Swindon, Wiltshire.
ROBINSON - November 7 (suddenly at home), of Windsor Court, Croxdale (late of Kelloe/Bowburn). Olga (nee McDonald), aged 83 years, dearly loved wife of Joe, a devoted mother of Michael, Martha and Olga, a dear mother-in-law and much loved gran of Tina, Lindsey and Jayne-Louise and great-grandmother to Michael. Cremation Wednesday, November 15 at Durham following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 3.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
ROBINSON - November 8, peacefully at his home, at Aldbrough St. John. Leonard Jacques, aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of Frankie, dearest father of Harry and Liz, dear father-in-law of Christina and loving grandfather of Faye. Funeral Friday, November 17. Friends please meet for service in St. Edwin's Church, High Coniscliffe at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given for St. Edwin's Church.
ROBINSON - Thomas (Tom), aged 92 years, of Church Wynd, Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on November 8. Beloved husband of the late Doris, much loved dad of Valerie, Peter, Michael and Susan and a dear father-in-law, loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday, November 16 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private interment. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the Haematology Unit, Ward 42, Darlington Memorial Hospital may be sent c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
ROBSON - November 2, peacefully at home, at Annasgarth Corner, Harmby. Pat, aged 64 years, beloved wife of Paul and a dearly loved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Spennithorne on Thursday, November 9 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment at Harmby Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Herriot Hospice Homecare and St. James University Hospital, Leeds, Liver Unit and may be sent to Sanderson and Co., Funeral Directors, St. Matthew's Works, Leyburn, N. Yorks., DL8 5EG or given in church (cheques payable to Sanderson and Co. Charity Account). Friends please meet at the church. Please, no dark clothing.
ROBSON - November 8, in Brandon Lodge Care Home, Brandon. Hannah, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Frank and a much loved mother, mother-in-law and grandma. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick's R.C. Church at 10.30 a.m. on Monday, November 13, prior to interment Meadowfield Cemetery. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
SALVIN - Gerard, late 4th /7th RDG, Knight of Malta, on November 2, 2006. Peacefully at home aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Rosemary, devoted father to Caroline, Anna, Gerard and William and grandfather. Private funeral.
SANDERSON - November 5 (peacefully at home), of Orchard Way, Shildon. Dennis, aged 68 years, dearly loved husband of Ann, a much loved father of Ian, Brian and Steven, also a loving grandfather to Gemma, Logan and Isaac. Cremation Monday November 13 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 11.50 a.m. for a service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at church.
SMITH - November 3 (suddenly, in hospital). Wilfred (Wilf), aged 79 years, of West Moor Road, Darlington. A dearly loved brother of Shirley, brother-in-law of George, a dear uncle and great-uncle. Funeral Friday November 10. Would family and friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service at St. John's Church, Darlington, prior to interment at The East Cemetery. Any enquiries to, Co-operative Funeral Services, Darlington. Tel: (01325) 463203.
STEPHENSON - On November 5 (suddenly at home, in Newton Aycliffe). Melvyn, aged 61 years, a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, November 14, 2.30 p.m. at Durham Crematorium.
STOBBS - Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service for Joan who died on July 6. The service will be held in St. John's Church, Ingleton on November 18 at 11.00 a.m. All are welcome to refreshments after the service in Summerhouse Village Hall.
STOBBS - November 9, peacefully in her sleep, at home in Redworth Village. Ann (nee Smith), aged 68 years, dearest wife of Christopher (Kit), much loved mam of Christine and Andrew, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. Would friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Shildon on Thursday, November 16 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland.
STOCKS - November 4, of Coundon. Dennis, aged 76 years, beloved husband of Rita, devoted dad of Gillian and Michael, dear father-in-law to Colin and Eve, also a much loved and loving grandad of Stuart, Matthew, Christopher and Simone. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. on Friday, November 10. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be left with the family or at the crematorium for Medical Research.
SUNTER - John L (of Hawes), peacefully in hospital, on October 22, beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Watson), dearly loved dad of Norma, a dear grandad and great-grandad. A memorial service will be held at St. Margaret's Church, Hawes on Thursday, November 16 at 12.00 noon. All are welcome, also afterwards at Wensleydale Pantry. Norma would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy following her sad loss.
SWAINSTON - Shirley Isabella (nee Jeff), aged 69 years, of Catterick Village, died suddenly on November 7. Beloved wife of the late Allen, loving mother of Andrew and Wendy, dear mother-in-law to Andy and Samantha, caring, loving and special grandma to Natalie and Jade, Ryan, Katy and Jessica and much loved sister to Tony, Rita, Tilly, Mavis, Hilda, Jimmy, Geoff, Judy and Pat. Funeral service at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Tuesday, November 14 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. 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 Booth Memorial Trust.
THOMAS - November 5 (peacefully at home after a long illness), of North Moor Avenue, Trimdon Colliery. Pamela (nee Johnston), aged 69 years, beloved wife of Ronald Thomas, dearly loved and adored mother of Stuart, Carolyn and Alan, dearest mother-in-law of Susan and a much loved grandma and nan. Cortege leaving residence, Monday at 10.20 a.m. Friends please meet at Trimdon Station Methodist Church for service at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
THOMPSON - November 5, of Helmsley Close, Ferryhill. Mary (nee Edgar), aged 62 years. Dearly loved wife of Alan, a dear mam of Ian and mother-in-law of Jill, much loved nanna of Carl, Emma and Ben. Cortege leaving residence of her son, Widicombe Walk at 11.00 a.m. on Friday November 10, for service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to, The Marie Curie Nurses.
TRAINER - November 6, (tragically). Eric, aged 45 years, of Well. Devoted husband of Dee, amazing dad of Christine, Katy and Louis. A service of celebration will be held at St. Michael's Church, Well on Tuesday November 14, at 1.00p.m. followed by interment. Flowers may be sent or donations if desired for, The I.T.U. at The Friarage Hospital may be left in church. All are welcome for refreshments at Swinton Park, following the service. No military dress please.
VEST - November 5, (peacefully, in hospital). Frances, aged 86 years. Much loved mam of Harry and Jean and daughter-in-law Anne, dearest gran of Gary, Joanne, Sophie and great-gran of Bobby. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday November 10, for service at 10.00 a.m. All welcome at Travellers Rest, Broomside for refreshments afterwards.
WAGGOT - November 10, of 15 Parkside, Greenways Estate, Spennymoor. Maisie, aged 89 years (formerly of Beeston, Nottingham), wife of the late Robert William (Bob), a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only. No cards and letters by request.
WALKER - November 6, after an illness bravely borne with courage and dignity, of Brandon. Enid (nee Swainston), aged 69 years, beloved wife of Les, a devoted mother of Lynda, mother-in-law of Jim, a much loved grandmother of Jonathan and Andrew. Funeral Tuesday, November 14. Will friends please meet at 3.00 p.m., for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, a plate will be provided at the crematorium.
WALTON - Suddenly on November 4, 2006, of Shildon. James (Jim), aged 70 years. Beloved husband of the late Yvonne, dearest father of Trudy and father-in-law of Michael, also a devoted granda to Kirsty and Amy. Would friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Shildon on Wednesday November 15, at 9.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to, Masonic Benevolent Fund c/o, Michael Wilson. Sadly missed by all.
WARD - November 4 (peacefully, in hospital), of Spennymoor. Graeme, aged 46 years. Beloved husband of the late Alison, a dearly loved dad of Christopher, a loving son of the late Eric and Edith, a dear son-in-law, brother-in-law, nephew and cousin and a good friend to many. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor, Friday for a service at 11.10 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be left in the collection plate at church for 'Cancer Research U.K.'
WARD - Audrey Hamilton, aged 79 years, at home, at Rainton Gate on November 2. Beloved wife of Brian and mother of Christopher and Julian. Funeral at St. Mary's Church, West Rainton on Wednesday, November 8 at 12.00 noon, cremation to follow. Donations for St. Cuthbert's Hospice, in lieu of flowers, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
WARD - November 2 (peacefully in hospital), of Kings Gardens, Sowerby, Thirsk. John, aged 84 years, beloved husband of Sheila, loving father of Terence, David, Trevor, Christine and the late Peter, a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. The funeral service will be held at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, November 10 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
