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JORDAN - October 20 (peacefully, in hospital), of Addison Road, Leeholme. Denis, aged 67 years, dearly loved dad of Jacqueline, Tracy and John, also a very dear father-in-law, granda, brother, uncle and friend. Would friends please meet in St James' Church, Coundon Friday at 10.00 a.m. for a service, followed by interment in Coundon Cemetery.
KENT - Thomas Brian formerly of Hutton Rudby and I.C.I. passed away peacefully at home on October 21, aged 76 years, after an heroic fight with Cancer. Beloved husband of June, father of Paul, Helen and Mark, grandfather of Tom, Emma, Sarah, Abbie and Baby Bob. Service at St. John's Church, Chipping Sodbury on Tuesday, October 31 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations to Cancer Research U.K. c/o S. Woodruff, 192 Badminton Road, Coalpit Heath, Bristol, BS36 2SX.
KIRK - October 19 of Brompton, Northallerton. Muriel, aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of the late Len, much loved mother, mother-in-law, gran, great-gran and friend. Funeral Monday, October 30 1.15 p.m. at Brompton Methodist Church, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations for the Friends of the Friarage.
KIRK - On October 25, suddenly, of 5 Orchard Close, Hunton. Gavin Kenneth, aged 53 years, beloved brother of the late Rita and a very dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service and cremation at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Thursday, November 2 at 11.15 a.m. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between the Romanby Ward at the Friarage Hospital and the Multiple Sclerosis Society (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the crematorium.
KNIGHT - On October 22, peacefully in hospital, of Evenwood. William (Bill), aged 76 years. Beloved husband of the late Mavis, a much loved dad of Susan and Graham, loving father-in-law of Jeff and Carole, a devoted grandad of Charley and Holly also a dear brother of Cilla and Denis. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Friday, October 27 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Will friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Macmillan Nurses may be sent c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
LAWS - Ivan My darling husband, we've been together a long time now, laughed and cried through the best and the worst, we will always be together because our love is eternal. I will love and miss you, now, always and forever. Your loving wife Lil. xx
LAWS - On October 20 (peacefully in hospital, after a long illness), of Daleside, Low Row and formerly of Hull. Ivan, aged 62 years, dearly loved husband of Lilian, very dear dad of Shane, Mandie, Paul, Donna and Lisa and a loving grandad. Funeral service to be held at Holy Trinity Church, Melbecks, Low Row on Saturday, October 28 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment at Grinton Cemetery. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Ivan, if so desired, may be given at the service for the PDSA (animal charity) and Holy Trinity Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
LAWS - On October 20 (peacefully in hospital, after a long illness), of Daleside, Low Row and formerly of Hull. Ivan, aged 62 years, dearly loved husband of Lilian, very dear dad of Shane, Mandie, Paul, Donna and Lisa and a loving grandad. Funeral service to be held at Holy Trinity Church, Melbecks, Low Row, tomorrow Saturday, October 28 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment at Grinton Cemetery. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Ivan, if so desired, may be given at the service for the PDSA (animal charity) and Holy Trinity Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
LEE - Peacefully on October 23, of Etherley Lodge, Etherley, Bishop Auckland. William (Bill), aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Esther, also a dearly loved brother and uncle. Will family and friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31.
LISGO - October 25, of West Rainton. Ethel, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Vaughan, mother-in-law of Barbara, much loved grandma to Vaughan and Gayle and a dear great-grandma. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, October 31 at 2.00 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Palliative Care.
LITTLE - October 21 (suddenly at home after a short illness). Olive (nee Dye), aged 87 years, of Strathmore Court, Barnard Castle. Widow of the late George Little, will be missed by her son Colin and all the grandchildren. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Friday, October 27 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given in Church to G.N.A.A.S. (Great North Air Ambulance Service).
LODGE - October 20, of Edgar Grove, Bishop Auckland. George, aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Hazel, loving father of Janis, Richard and Michael, also a dear father-in-law and grandad. Friends please meet for service at St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland on Monday, October 30 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
LUDMAN - Janet, of Durham City, wife of Cliff, mother and grandmother. Service at St. Oswald's Church, Durham on Tuesday, October 31 at 11.00 a.m. Interment to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
MASON - Elizabeth (Betty, nee Carr) suddenly on October 17, aged 79 years, of Sedgefield. Beloved wife of the late John Joseph (Joe), much loved mother of Carol and a treasured grandmother of Julie, Bev and Dianne and great-grandmother to Beth and Daniel. Funeral service took place privately at her request. Rest in Peace. God saw you getting weary and did what He thought best. He put his arms around you and took you home to rest.
MOUNTFORD - Frances (nee Stephenson) On October 24, of Keir Hardie Terrace, Shotton Colliery. Frances, aged 83 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Walter, loving mam of Millie, Derrick, Lynn and the late Colin, a dear mother-in-law and a devoted nana and great-nana. Cremation Durham Crematorium Monday, October 30. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Macmillan Nurses c/o Lynn. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
MYERS - October 24 (suddenly after a short illness), of Rainton, Thirsk. Howard, aged 62 years, beloved husband of Andrea, loving father of Jo, Barrie and Belinda, a dear father-in-law and grandad to Emily, Imogen, Tom, Ben, Jemima, Sam and Joseph and son of Mary and brother to John and Charles. The funeral service will be held at St. James' Church, Baldersby St. James on Tuesday, October 31 at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation.
NICHOLSON - James Edward, died peacefully in hospital on Monday, October 23. Eddie, aged 86 years, late of Middlesbrough. Dear husband of Aileen, dearly loved dad of Christine and Wendy, devoted grandad of Emma, Paul, Richard, Laura, Michael and Kate and respected father-in-law of Rob and Alan. Funeral service at Brompton Methodist Church on Tuesday, October 31 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at St Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Alzheimers Day Centre.
NICHOLSON - October 22, peacefully in hospital, of Russell Street, Waterhouses. Elizabeth Annie, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Eric and will be sadly missed by all. Friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Waterhouses on Thursday, October 26 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for the Alzheimers Society may be given after the service in envelopes please.
PATTERSON - Marjorie (Madge), aged 73 years, of Colburn Lane, Colburn, died peacefully at Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison on October 24, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved wife of Brian, much loved mum of Julia, Michael and Andrew, dear mother-in-law to Jeff, Sandy and Amanda and a loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Hipswell on Monday, October 30 at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Floral tributes may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd. Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
PEARSON - October 20, peacefully, at Manor Care Home, of Middleham Road, Darlington. Olive Margaret, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Charles Melville, dearly loved mother of Heather and mother-in-law of the late Brian, loving grandma of Karen and Blayne, Paul and Tanya and devoted great-grandma of Cooper. Funeral Thursday, October 26. In respect of Olive's wishes friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. No flowers please, by her own request.
PEARSON - Olive "God be with you till we meet again". Lovingly remembered, forever in our hearts. daughter Heather and future son-in-law Rick.
PREECE - October 21 (in hospital), of Gladstone Terrace, Station Town. Joseph, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Isabel (nee Browne), dearly loved father of Joe and Sheila, dearest father-in-law of Carole and Colin and a much loved grandad. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 10.20 a.m. Friends please meet at Milbank Methodist Church for service at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment at Station Town Cemetery.
PRETTY - October 25, peacefully at Darlington Manor. Violet, aged 91 years, will be sadly missed. Funeral Tuesday, October 31. Would friends please meet for service 1.00 p.m. at the Salvation Army Citadel, prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Salvation Army. Promoted to Glory
PYE - October 24, of Sunniside, Tow Law. John, aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Ethel, devoted dad of Nancy, dear father-in-law to Frank, also a much loved and loving granda of Judith. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanley at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 31, followed by cremation at Durham.
RAINE - October 18 (in hospital), of Brandon. Margie, aged 63 years, dearly loved wife of Bill, a loving mam, nanna, great-nanna and a good friend to all. Friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Wednesday October 25, at 12.45 p.m. Cremation to follow at Durham.
RAINE - October 19, peacefully in St. Helen's Nursing Home, late of Oak Terrace, Bishop Auckland. Amy, previously Macdonald, nee Jackson, aged 78 years, much loved wife of Syd, devoted mam and mother-in-law of Malcolm and Pam, Ann and Graham, also a loving gran to Lisa, Stephen, Kes, Sarah and Robert and great-gran of Ben and Amelia. Would friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, South Church on Friday, October 27 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Sadly missed by all
RAINE - October 23, of Spennymoor, formerly of Bishop Auckland. William Bryan (Bill), aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Jessie, devoted dad of Gladys, Bryan, Ann, Colin and the late Carolyn, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved gramps. Will friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church at 11.00 a.m. on Monday, October 30, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations for the Macmillan Nurses may be left with the family or at church.
ROBINSON - On October 24 (peacefully in hospital), of Edward Street, Gilesgate. Lily, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Alf, a much missed mam and gran. Would friends please meet for service at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate on Tuesday, October 31 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please with donations kindly accepted by Cancer Research U.K.
ROBSON - Christopher, of Easington Village, peacefully in hospital, on October 19, aged 85 years. Dick, a much loved husband to Dorothy (nee Harrison), a devoted dad, dear father-in-law and a cherished grandad and great-grandad. Cortege to leave his residence on Wednesday for service at the Church of the Ascension, Easington Colliery at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Sunderland Crematorium. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Ward 2, University Hospital of Hartlepool, c/o his son Alan Robson.
RUDD - On October 25, peacefully in Hundens Park Care Home. Joyce, aged 73 years, of Jedburgh Drive, dearly beloved mam of Tim, John and Jayne, also a very special nanny to Emma, Connor, Scott, Ben and Robbie, dear sister of Rita, sister-in-law of Vin and cousin of Barbara. Funeral Thursday November 2. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton, Darlington at 1.00 p.m. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
SEWARDS - Lilian Joyce (Lil), aged 71 years, of Barton, died peacefully at home on October 25 after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved wife of Ray, much loved mother of Mark and Richard, dear mother-in-law to Eleri, loving grandma of James, Alex and Daniel and dearest sister to Bert and Pearl. Funeral service at St Cuthbert's Church, Barton on Thursday, November 2 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for Herriot Hospice Homecare and the local Macmillan Nurses (cheques for the Macmillan Nurses payable to Cancer Care Donated Funds), these may be given on the plate provided in the church or care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4AJ.
SILLENCE - Mary, aged 64 years, of Norman Road, Richmond, died suddenly at home on October 17. Dearly loved wife of Michael, much loved mum of Liz, dear mother-in-law to Chris and loving nana of Michael and Sarah. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, October 26 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Floral tributes may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond.
SMITH - On October 22, peacefully in hospital, of Sherburn Hospital and formerly of Wantage Road, Carrville. Florrie, aged 95 years, dearly loved wife of the late Frank, dear mother of Alan and Valerie and grandmother of Martin and Alan. Friends please meet for service at Sherburn Hospital Chapel on Friday, October 27 at 2.15 p.m., cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to R.N.I.B., c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.
SMITHSON - Peacefully at Hexham General Hospital, on October 23, 2006. Jean (nee Welling), aged 87 years, widow of Bill Smithson and a much loved and respected mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be sadly missed. Her funeral will be at Mountsett Crematorium, Dipton, Consett on Monday, October 30 at 3.30 p.m. A celebration of her life will be held at All Saints' Church, West Avenue, Gosforth on November 9 at 2.30 p.m. (Please contact family for details).
SUNTER - John, peacefully in hospital, on October 22, aged 86 years (of Hawes). Beloved husband of the late Mary, dear father of Norma, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Service and cremation to take place on Wednesday, November 1 at Teesside Crematorium, Acklam Road, Middlesbrough in the Chapel of St. Hilda at 11.45 a.m. Will friends please meet at the Crematorium. A Memorial Service will be arranged later at Hawes. Enquiries to Stanway and Garnett Funeral Service, 114 High Street, Redcar. Tel: (01642) 477257.
SWAINSTON - On October 23, suddenly at home, of Hamsterley. Donald, aged 80 years, beloved son of the late William and Maud, a much loved brother of Juliett, a loving uncle of Robin and Colin, also a dear cousin. Funeral service at St. James' Church, Hamsterley on Tuesday, October 31 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Hamsterley Cemetery. Will friends please meet at the Church.
TALLENTIRE - Eva To my dearest of friends for eighty years who I will sadly miss. May God bless you Eva. Till we meet again. Love Peggy. x
TALLENTIRE - October 24 (peacefully), of Bishop Auckland. Eva (nee Vickers), aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Vince, dearly loved mam of Valerie and Barry, a dear mother-in-law of Godfrey and Irene, devoted gran of Joanne and Steven, Claire and Jill, also a much loved great-gran of Megan and Kyle. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, October 31 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation.
TROTTER - October 22, suddenly, of Bishop Auckland. Freda (nee Lowes), aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Albert, devoted mother of David and Margaret, dear mother-in-law to Elizabeth and Jim, much loved gran of Rachel and Nick, loving great-gran to Samuel, also a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, October 30, followed by cremation at Durham.
TROUGHEAR - Jessie (nee Robson) Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 17, 2006. Sadly missed by Harry, Mabel, Olive and all the family. Friends to meet at Durham Crematorium at 1.30p.m. Monday, October 30, 2006.
TROUGHEAR - On October 17, peacefully at home. Jessie (nee Robson), aged 100 years, beloved wife of the late Jimmy and sadly missed by all the family. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 30 for service at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please.
