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REED - October 12, suddenly, of Bishop Auckland. Paul, aged 50 years, beloved husband of Lynn, devoted dad of Richard and Joseph, a loving son of Joseph and Elsie, a much loved son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and a good friend of many. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 11.45 a.m. on Friday, October 20, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be left with the family or in church for C.A.F.O.D. R.I.P.
RIORDAN - Timothy (Tim), aged 80 years, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on October 14, of Swaledale Avenue, Darlington. Much loved husband of Isabella, dearly loved dad of Michael, John, Eileen and Christine, dear father-in-law and a loving and devoted grandad. To be received into Holy Family Church Sunday, October 22 at 7.30 p.m. Requiem Mass Monday, October 23 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment. Would friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, may be sent for CAFOD, care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999. Requiescat in Pace
ROBINSON - October 19, in hospital, of Lambton Drive, Bishop Auckland. Jean Agnes, aged 71 years, dearly loved wife of the late Charles Norman, much loved mother of Adene and Norman, mother-in-law to Lawrence and Carol, very dear grandmother of Andrea, Jason, Leanne, Diane and Jayne, also a dear great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service and cremation in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25.
ROBSON - Suddenly at home on October 16, of Meadowfield (formerly of Burnhope). Audrey, (nee Millner), aged 68 years. Dearly loved mam of Audrey and Jimmy, mother-in-law of David and a much loved gran of Trudi and Shannon. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Brandon on Thursday October 19, at 9.15 a.m. followed by interment in Meadowfield Cemetery.
SCULLION - David (Sub Postmaster, Norton). Suddenly, in hospital on October 15. David, loving husband of Catherine, much loved daddy of Rebecca and Victoria. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Norton Green on Tuesday, October 24, at 2.30 p.m. prior to private cremation.
SHAW - Andrew, of 22 The Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire (formerly of Crook). Beloved son of Maura and Derek and best friend to Ian. He died peacefully in hospital on October 14, 2006, aged 43 years. Requiem Mass will be said in Our Lady Immaculate and St. Cuthbert's Church, Crook on Tuesday, October 24 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation. Will friends please meet at church. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
SHERWOOD - Elsie On October 19, peacefully at Beechwood Nursing Home, Northallerton. Elsie, aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, loved mam of Tony and Pat, also a dearly loved grandma to all her family. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, October 24 at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given to the Dales School, plate provided at the service.
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.
SIMPSON - In hospital on October 12, of St. Monica Grove, Crossgate Moor, Durham. Ann, aged 64 years, dearly loved wife of Bill, loving mother of Martin and Claire and grandma to Tom and Millie and dearly loved and sadly missed by all her family and friends. Would friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Durham on Friday, October 20 at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice. Friends welcome for refreshments at the Kings Lodge afterwards.
SMITH - (Formerly Pacewitch) On October 18 (peacefully in hospital), of Newton Aycliffe. Maureen, aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late Ronnie Smith, loving mam of James, Lynne and Tony, also a much loved sister, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, October 26, 1.30 p.m. at St. Clare's Church, prior to interment in Stephenson Way Cemetery. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe.
SOULSBY - (Gilesgate) Suddenly, but peacefully in hospital on October 12, aged 62 years. Joyce, the devoted wife of Joseph, much loved mam of Stephen, Sharon and Joanne, a dear mother-in-law and also a loving gran of Laura, Alex, Alicia, Amy and Aaron. Joyce will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Friday October 20, at 8.45 a.m. for service prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. By request family flowers only. Donations if desired to Cancer Research, c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
STEPHENSON - October 11, peacefully in hospital, of Moorlands Residential Home, formerly of Lytham Road, Darlington. Mona, aged 73 years, beloved wife of the late Alan and close friend of Sheila, Alan and family. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church at 1.45 p.m., followed by private cremation.
TAYLOR - On October 15, after a long illness bravely borne, Suzanne, aged 34 years, of Cockfield. Beloved partner of Steven, much loved daughter of Julia and George, dearest stepdaughter of Keith and Lillian, a devoted granddaughter of Audrey and the late Harry and a dear friend of Jean, also a loving niece. Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Church on Monday, October 23 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Will friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given on the plate provided in church for the Neuro Science Department, James Cook Hospital.
THOMPSON - October 11, (peacefully, in hospital after a long illness bravely borne), of Dean Street, Shildon. John, (Johnnie), aged 56 years, a dearly loved son of the late Margaret and the late Joseph, dearest brother to Judith and Barbara, also a dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and nephew. Will be sadly missed all who knew him. Interment Wednesday October 25, in Shildon Cemetery following a service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 12.00 noon. If preferred donations in lieu of flowers may be made to, The Butterwick Hospice. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at Elm Road WMC, Shildon.
TWIDDY - October 17, suddenly at home, of Tow Law. Norman, aged 79 years, much loved husband of Mollie for over fifty years, dearest dad of Gordon and Suzanne and father-in-law of Ewa and Michael, devoted grandad to Katie, Adam and Ewan. Friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James Church, Tow Law on Tuesday, October 24 at 2.05 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
WAITE - (nee Barker) October 12 (suddenly, in hospital). (Doris) Dot, aged 72 years, of Cockerton, Darlington. Ever loving companion of Peter, a dearly loved mum of Janeen and Mark, a dear mother-in-law of Jane and Tant, adored grandma of Grace, beloved sister of Leslie and Maureen and the late Joyce, sister-in-law of Ernie, also a loving auntie to nieces and nephews, will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Monday October 23, would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
WALLACE - George Wilfred, aged 72 years, peacefully at home on October 19, of Willow Road, Darlington (ex Whessoe). Deeply loved husband of Rhona, loving dad of Julie and Mark and a dear brother of Sheila. Funeral Wednesday, October 25. Would friends please meet for service in Cockerton Methodist Chapel at 12.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, may be sent for the Macmillan Nurses, care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.
WALLER - Mary Una, aged 75 years, of Moor Road, Melsonby, died peacefully at home on October 13 after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved wife of Brian, much loved mum of Melvyn, Barry, Terry and Lynn and a dear mother-in-law, loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at St. James' Church, Melsonby on Thursday, October 19 at 10.00 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 St. Teresa's Hospice, The Butterwick Children's Hospice and Melsonby Church Funds.
WALLIS - October 16 at The Gardens, Darlington (formerly of Devonshire Road). Marjorie, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Geoff, dear mam of Richard, loving aunt of Christine and Gillian, dear sister-in-law of Rita, special and very close cousin of Freda, Raymond and Audrey. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WARD - October 14 (peacefully in hospital), of Kemble Green South, Newton Aycliffe. Brenda, aged 59 years, loving wife to George, much loved mam to Claire, devoted grandma to Aidan, also a dearly loved sister-in-law and aunty. Funeral Friday, October 20. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by interment in the West Cemetery, Newton Aycliffe.
WHITE - October 14, (peacefully), of Trimdon Village. Wilf, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Ada, much loved dad of Robert and Alan, dear father-in-law of Ruth and Na, devoted grandad of Greg and also a dearest brother and brother-in-law. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Monday October 23, at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for The Alzheimers Society, a plate will be provided at the crematorium.
WHITFIELD - October 11, peacefully at home, of Ushaw Villas, Ushaw Moor. Maureen (nee Flatley), aged 73 years, beloved wife of the late Eddy, dearly loved mam of Angela and George, much loved nana of Michael, Stuart, Joanne, Jordan and Lauren. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, October 18 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Cancer Research U.K. may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at St. Joseph's Catholic Club afterwards.
WHITTAKER - October 14 (peacefully, at home), of Maude Terrace, St. Helen, Auckland. Dennis, aged 70 years. Beloved son of the late Ralph and the late Lillian, a much loved brother of Phillip, Eric and Sandra, also a dearest brother-in-law and uncle. Interment Thursday October 19, in Bishop Auckland Cemetery. Cortege leaving residence at 10.35 a.m. for a service in St. Helen's Church at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at church. Refreshments will be provided at Tindale W.M.C. and The Wheatsheaf Public House, St. Helen, Auckland after the funeral.
WILKINSON - October 16, of Coniscliffe Road, Darlington. Edna, aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Peter, dearly loved mother of Philip and Ian, also a loving grandma of Thomas. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m.
WILLIAMSON - Peacefully with dignity, in hospital, on October 13, of Coppice Hill, Esh Winning. Dorothy, aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Norman, loving mam of Linda, Susan and Paul and a devoted grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service in Esh Winning Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 18 at 3.00 p.m., followed by interment in Parkwood Cemetery.
WOOD - October 11, of Chestnut Cottage, Ushaw Moor. Johanne, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late George William. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, October 19 at 11.00 a.m.
WOOD - October 16, of St. William's Care Home, Darlington. Minnie Doreen (Rene), aged 82 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Dickie, much loved mam of Margaret and Pauline, dear mother-in-law of Franz and Jackie, loving nana of Darren and Marischa, much loved great-nana of Guy and Magnus, also a dear sister and aunt. God Bless. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Darlington Alzheimer's Society, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WOODWARD - October 14, peacefully in hospital, of Taylor Grove, Wingate. Peter, aged 70 years, dearly loved husband of the late Mary (nee Marley), loving father of Anne and Gillian, very dear father-in-law to Robert, much loved grandad of Samantha, Gary and Richard, also great-grandad of Megan. Cortege leaving residence Monday, October 23 at 9.35 a.m. Friends please meet at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill for service at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
ABSON - On October 9, peacefully, in Sydney, Australia (formerly of Newton Aycliffe). Annie Maria (Nancy) aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Ronald, dearly loved mother of Eamonn and Thelma, a dear mother-in-law and grandma. Memorial service details later.
ALLINSON - On October 5, peacefully in hospital. Max, aged 79 years, of Cockerton, dearly beloved husband of June, much loved dad of Lynn, father-in-law of Des, devoted grandad of Marc and Debs, Nicholas and Bev, adored brother of Roger, Sheila and Don in Australia, also Neil and Terry. Funeral Thursday, October 12. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent for The Great North Air Ambulance Service, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BALDWIN - On October 8, in hospital (formerly of Trimdon Station, Deafhill). Thomas Donnison Baldwin, aged 66 years, beloved husband of Lesley, dear father, father-in-law, grandad, a loving son of Irene (nee Baldwin) and the late Matty, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service will take place on Friday at the Parish Church of Holy Trinity, Davison Drive, Hartlepool at 10.30 a.m. prior to interment at West View Road Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research, c/o Lamb the Jewellers, York Road, Hartlepool.
BATY - October 7 (peacefully, in hospital), of Romanby. John, dearly loved husband of Mavis, loving father of John, Howard and Peter. Funeral service to take place at All Saint's Church, Northallerton on Friday October 13, at 12.45 p.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for Cancer Care U.K.
BEADLE - October 8 (peacefully in hospital), of Middleton-in-Teesdale. Walter, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Jean, loving brother of Rosa and the late Peggy, Gilbert, Winnie and Bertha, also much loved uncle, great-uncle and brother-in-law. Will friends please meet for funeral service at Middleton Methodist Chapel on Saturday, October 14 at 11.00 a.m., to be followed by private family interment at St. Mary's Churchyard. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given in chapel to Cancer Research UK (Teesdale).
BIELBY - Joy October 10, at Middleton Hall, aged 78 years. Joy, (nee Hammond), former head teacher at Roecliffe C of E Primary School, near Boroughbridge. Beloved wife of the late Deryck Bielby and a dear aunt. Funeral private at her request.
BLACKBURN - October 6, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. Jim, aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of Vera, a dear father of John and Judith. Funeral Friday, October 13. Would friends please meet for service 10.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Alzheimer's Research, a plate will be provided at the crematorium.
BLACKLOCK - October 8 (peacefully, at home), of South Church Road, Bishop Auckland. Gladys, aged 77 years. A dearly beloved wife of the late Joshua (Joe), a devoted mother to Trevor, Brian and Margaret and a dear mother-in-law of Jennie, Kathleen and Ken, also a much loved grandma and a dear sister to Doreen. Private committal at Durham Crematorium. Friends are welcome for a Memorial Service in The Baptist Church, Bishop Auckland on Monday October 16, at 3.30 p.m.
BOWES - October 9, of Westcroft, Stanhope. Norman, aged 82 years, loving husband of Jennie, a dearly loved father of Allan and Gary, father-in-law of Elaine and Sharon, much loved grandad of John and partner Sarah, Stuart, Rachael, David and Adam and great-grandad of Declan. Will friends please meet for service in Stanhope Methodist Chapel on Monday, October 16 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research, plate in chapel.
BRADFORD - October 9, at Belmont Grange Nursing Home, late of Coundon Gate, Bishop Auckland. Vera (nee Gibbon), aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Alex, devoted and dearly loved mother of Robert, dearest mother-in-law of Margaret, also a loving and cherished gran of Graeme and Andrew. Service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, October 18 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Mr. R. Bradford for Cancer Research.
BRADLEY - Richard Kenneth (known as Dick or Brad) on October 5, 2006. Private cremation. No flowers. Donations please at his request to the Chief Executive, Durham Wildlife Trust, Rainton Meadows, Chilton Moor, Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 6PU.
BRASS - October 12, (suddenly, in hospital), of Ferryhill. Kenneth (Kenny), aged 73 years. Beloved husband of the late Maureen, loving dad of Linda, Ann, Christine and Sandra, a much loved father-in-law, granda and great-granda, also a sadly missed brother and brother-in-law. The funeral service will take place on Thursday October 19, 1.30 p.m. at The Baptist Church, Ferryhill, prior to a private interment. No dark clothing and family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made to, The MARA Unit, Bishop Auckland Hospital, (plate at church).
BRENNAN - October 8, of North Bitchburn. Kathleen Mary Ann, beloved daughter of the late Agnes and Hugh, devoted sister of Hugh, Florence, Jean and the late Irene, also a dear sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Church at 12.30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, followed by private interment. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left for Animal Charities and the Air Ambulance on the plates provided in church.
