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MUNDY - A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of David Mundy will take place in St. Mary's Church, Cockfield on Saturday October 21, 2006 at 12.00 noon. Will friends and neighbours please accept this invitation to attend the service. Refreshments will be served.
MUSGRAVE - September 28 (peacefully at home), of Greencroft Court, Darlington (formerly of Willington). Margaret (Peggy), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Steve, loving mam of the late Ann, much loved gran to Stephen, Mandy, Angie and Jeff, also a devoted great-gran of Kurt, Sam and Oliver. Funeral Wednesday, October 4. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
OXLEY - October 1, of Darlington. Leslie (Les), aged 70 years, beloved husband of Betty, loving father of Barbara, Kevin, Julie and Brian, brother of Dennis, also a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. The funeral service will take place on Monday, October 9 10.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Friends welcome, please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be made to James Cook Cardio-Thoracic Unit. Plate at the Crematorium.
PADGETT - Langley Park On September 26, suddenly, of Oak Street. Edna, aged 56 years (nee Tynemouth and formerly Smurfit), dearly loved wife of Ray. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Langley Park on Thursday October 5 at 12.00 noon.
PARKER - John William (Billy), suddenly at his home on Saturday, September 30, 2006, aged 83 years, brother of Annie and the late Edith. Funeral service to be held on Monday, October 9 in St. Hilda's Church, Chopgate at 2.00 p.m., followed by burial. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research U.K. and St. Hilda's Church Funds.
PEACOCK - Sarah "The brightest star in the sky. Sleep Tight Love" Debbie, Steve, Dean and Megan
PEACOCK - September 29 (suddenly) of Weardale Walk, Shildon. Sarah Louise, aged 17 years, dearly beloved daughter of John and Lynn, dearest sister of Victoria and Emma, also a much loved granddaughter and niece. Private cremation Friday, October 6 at Durham, following a service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at Church. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Cornelia De Lange Syndrome Found-ation.
PINDER - October 5 (peacefully), of Clowbeck Court, Darlington. Veronica, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, loving mum of Pat and Barbra, a dear mother-in-law and adored nan of Ian, Andrea, Joanne and Stevie, also great-grandma of Sofie. Funeral Wednesday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
PRICE - Helen Margaret (nee Acres), aged 60 years, of Mickleton, died suddenly in hospital on September 28 after a short illness. Beloved wife of Geoff, best friend and mom of Alex and Jennie, dearly loved sister of Wendy, daughter-in-law of Mildred, mother-in-law of Martin, grandma of Adam, Antony and Abigail and a dear niece. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, October 6 at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. No mourning by request. Flowers welcome but no chrysanthemums please, these are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ. Tel (01833) 695444.
RAYMOND - October 1 (peacefully, in hospital), of St. Paul's Court, Spennymoor. Jean, aged 74 years, dearly loved wife of Peter, a much loved mam of Jane, Philip, Elaine and Colin and a dear and devoted mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday for a service and committal at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to "Cancer Research U.K." c/o Lambton House, 6 Lambton Road, Jesmond NE2 4RX.
ROBSON - October 3 (suddenly), of Lydgate Avenue, Wolsingham. Keith, aged 77 years, dearly loved husband of Ellen, loving father of Pamela and Vivienne, father-in-law of Michael and Edward, a much loved granda of Joseph, Kate, Thomas, James and Edward and a dear brother of Max and the late Mabel. Will friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Parish Church on Saturday, October 7 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment.
RODGER - David On September 26, in hospital. David, aged 87 years, formerly of Pieremont Road and Villiers Close, Darlington. Beloved husband of the late Mordey, much loved father of Pauline and Alan, dearly loved grandad of Carolyn, Lizz, Chris, Ian and Alison, great-grandad of Lucy and brother of Cath. Service to take place on Friday, October 6 in the Chapel of St Hilda, Teesside Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Would friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, Ground Floor, Pagnham House, Sopwith Close, Preston Farm Industrial Estate, Stockton-on-Tees.
ROUTLEDGE - October 3, in hospital, of Pearl Close, Chilton. Irene, aged 85 years, dearly loved wife of the late Philip and a dear mam of Pauline and much loved aunt of Arthur and John. Cortege leaving residence at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 10 for service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the R.S.P.C.A.
SHEPHERD - Robert (Bob) On September 28, 2006, suddenly but peacefully, at home in Great Ayton. Robert (Bob), aged 81 years (formerly of Sheepfold Farm, Ingleby Greenhow), husband of the late Mary, father of Rob, Marion and Ian, a dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service to be held on Monday, October 9 in St. Andrew's Church, Ingleby Greenhow at 11.00 a.m. Would friends kindly meet at Church.
SHORT - At home on September 27, of Coxhoe. Roland, aged 86 years, a dear husband of Norma, devoted dad of Denise, respected father-in-law of Stuart, proud and loving grandad of Bryan and Ian, also a very special person to Helen. Friends please meet on Monday, October 9 at 11.00 a.m. for a Service of Thanksgiving at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Great North Air Ambulance, c/o Ivan Cochrane, Funeral Director, Ashbrooke House, Old School Row, Shotton Colliery, DH6 2LW. Tel. (0191) 5862136.
SIMPSON - On September 29, 2006. John Donald, aged 87 years, formerly of Parkland Drive, Darlington, beloved husband of Betty, dear father of Pamela and Elizabeth and a much loved father-in-law and grandfather. His service is to be held at 3.30 p.m. tomorrow Thursday, October 5 at Loughborough Crematorium, Leics. Enquiries to G. Gamble and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors. Tel: (01509) 415415.
SIMPSON - Brenda, aged 85 years, of Broumley Court, Staindrop, formerly of Ingleton, died peacefully in hospital on October 1. Beloved wife of the late Ray, much loved mam of John and Denise and a dear sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Ingleton on Monday, October 9 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium Friends please meet at the church.
SNOWDON - On October 4, of Coronation Terrace, Coxhoe. Pat, aged 68 years, beloved wife of Gordon, a much loved daughter of Ina and the late Jack, a dearly loved sister of Eunice and Jack and a loving sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, October 10 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only.
STATON - October 3, peacefully, at North Park Care Home, Darlington, late of Park Lane. Vera, aged 88 years, dearly loved wife of Kenneth and a dear mother of Maurice and Margaret. Funeral Tuesday, October 10. Will friends please meet for service 1.45 p.m. at Bondgate Methodist Church, prior to interment at the West Cemetery.
STEPHENSON - George You were a special companion and friend and a true gentleman to the heart, full of smiles, laughter and tears. My memories may fade but will never die. Brenda xxx God saw you getting weary and did what He thought best. He put His arms around you and took you home to rest. Sarah, Mandy, Adnan and Jessica x
TOWLARD - Denis On September 30, 2006, suddenly at home, aged 89 years (Headmaster of Thornaby Church of England School 1956 - 1982). Dearly loved and much devoted and loving husband of Audrey, dearest father of Ruth and father-in-law of Bob, darling grandfather of John and Mary, adoring great-grandfather of Alexandra, Lisa, Clara and James. Service in St. Mark's Church, Trenchard Avenue, Thornaby Friday, October 6 at 1.30 p.m., prior to interment at Thornaby Cemetery. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to Jesuit Missions, 11 Edge Hill, London SW19 4LR for the work of Father Luis Ruiz with Lepers in Macau and China, a charity dear to Denis' heart.
TWINN - October 1, peacefully, in hospital. David William (Twinny), aged 68 years, of Sowerby, beloved husband of Eileen, dearly loved father of Simon and Rebecca, dear father-in-law of Sandra, special and much loved grandad of Amy, Bowen, Liberty, Alicia, Korbon and Chloe. Would friends please meet for service at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Monday, October 9 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Dave may be sent to the Lambert Memorial Hospital, Thirsk. We all loved him so much and he will be sadly missed. Life will never be the same again.
WARD - October 3, in Darlington Memorial Hospital. Reginald (Reg), aged 86 years, dearly loved husband of the late Freda, dear father of Pauline, Helen, Graeme, Colin, Kathleen, Liz and Jane, also a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday October 11 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice.
WATSON - Darlington October 1 (suddenly), of Brook Terrace. Maurice, aged 73 years, dearly loved husband of Joan, beloved dad of Barbara and Michael, dear father-in-law of Les and Jacqui, devoted grandad of David and Stephen and great-grandad of Jordan. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Thursday October 5. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu in aid of the British Heart Foundation will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. Tel (01325) 482999.
WINSHIP - October 3, (suddenly, at home), of Sacriston. Mary, aged 61 years, (nee Davison). Loving wife of Stan, dear mother and grand- mother. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday October 9, at 10.00 a.m. Close family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to, The British Heart Foundation c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Langley Park, Durham.
AINSLEY - September 21, suddenly at home, of Ferryhill. Elizabeth (Bette), aged 71 years, loving mum of Jim, treasured grandma of Jon, beloved mother-in-law of Anne Marie and a dear great-aunt of Caroline and Mark. Would friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Thursday, September 28 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Duncombe Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for the Great North Air Ambulance.
ALDERSON - Audrey Doris (nee Chappell) September 25, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness. Audrey Doris, aged 83 years, of Billingham, much loved wife of the late John (Jack), dearly loved mam of Graham, dear mother-in-law of Jean, also a devoted grandma of Sarah, great-grandma of Kaliq (Bermuda) and a dear sister of Shirley (South Africa). Service to be held in St. Cuthbert's Church, Billingham on Tuesday, October 3 at 11.00 a.m., prior to private crem-ation. Friends please meet at Church. Colours may be worn.
ALDERSON - September 24 (peacefully in hospital), of Dalton Crescent, Shildon. John, aged 68 years, a dearly loved father of Liz, Ross and John (his family in Australia), also a much loved uncle to all his nephews and nieces. Cremation Tuesday, October 3 at Darlington. Cortege leaving residence at 1.40 p.m. for a service in the Salvation Army Citadel, Shildon at 1.50 p.m. Friends please meet at the Citadel.
BAINBRIDGE - September 22, of Darlington, formerly of Shildon. John, aged 53 years, devoted son of John and Joyce, beloved brother to David and Tracey, a dear brother-in-law, also a much loved and loving uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, September 29, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
BARRON - September 23 (suddenly at home), of Leeholme. Bobby, aged 83 years, beloved husband of Isabel, much loved father of David, Derrick and Sandra, also a dearly loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Friday, September 29. Would friends please meet at 9.30 a.m. for a Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Coundon, followed by interment in the churchyard. R.I.P.
BILLING - September 21, peacefully in hospital of Wilton House, Darlington. Barbara, aged 70 years, loving wife of Arthur and mother of Julie and Lionel. Funeral Thursday, September 28. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
CARTER - (nee Blanchard) On September 19, 2006, peacefully in hospital. Alice, aged 91 years, of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Shildon. Dear wife of the late Reg, much loved mam, mother-in-law, nanna, great-nanna and great-great-nanna. Will be sadly missed. Funeral Thursday, September 28. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by private interment. R.I.P
CHARNLEY - Jennifer (nee Fletcher), aged 60 years, of Staindrop, peacefully on September 24 at Howlish Hall Nursing Home. Dearly loved wife of Richard, much loved mother of Nick, beloved daughter of Beryl, dear mother-in-law of Sarah and treasured grandmother of Sam. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday October 3 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given on the plate provided at the Crematorium for the MS Society.
CORRIGAN - Brian September 26, peacefully at Hawthorns Nursing Home, Peterlee surrounded by his loving family. Brian, aged 73 years, of Northumberland Avenue, Horden, loving son of the late Michael and Ethel, beloved brother of Sheila, Peter, Berna-dette, Winifred, Doreen, Maureen and the late Michael, also a very dear brother-in-law. Cortege to leave residence on Friday for Requiem Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Horden at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment at Thorpe Road Cemetery, Horden. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the Church. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
CURRIE - September 24 (peacefully in hospital), of Greenbank Court, Darlington. Raymond Henry, aged 68 years, beloved husband of the late Dorothy and a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Friday, September 29. Friends please meet for service in St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church, Brinkburn Road at 11.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Immediate family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the H.D.U. Darlington Memorial Hospital, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
DAVIES - Dr. Bruce Henry died at home, aged 48 years, on September 23 after a short illness, much loved son of Gloria and the late Gordon Davies, devoted and much loved husband of Seonaid, father of Helen, Lizzie and Rose, a popular and well respected G.P. of Hutton Rudby for many years. A Service of Thanksgiving for his life will be held at All Saints' Church, Rudby on Friday September 29 at 9.45 a.m., prior to private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if wished, may be sent to the Henry Doubleday Research Association, Ryton Gardens, Coventry, CV8 3LG.
DAVIS - Nellie (nee Hull), aged 68 years, of Evenwood Gate, peacefully in hospital on September 25, 2006. Loving wife of the late Roy, devoted mother of Mary, Christopher, Peter and Paula, mother-in-law of Trevor, Joy, Julie and Neil, also a loving grandma of Joanne, John, Philip, Rachel, Billie-Marie and Jon-Joe. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Wednesday October 4 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the Church.
DIAMOND - September 25, in hospital after a long illness, of Darlington (formerly of Melsonby). Audrey, aged 70 years, dearly loved wife of the late Morris, much loved mam of Stephen, Elaine and Julie and a loving mother-in-law, nanna and great-nanna. Funeral Monday, October 2. Friends please meet for service in St James the Great Church, Melsonby at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation.
DINSDALE - September 21, suddenly at home, in Bishop Auckland. Maurice, aged 64 years, beloved husband of the late Maureen, devoted dad of Beverley and Alison, dear father-in-law to Anthony and John. Much loved granda of Darrel, Kayleigh and Georgia, loving great-granda to Kai, also dear brother and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Woodhouse Close Church at 2.00 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, followed by cremation at Durham.
DOOCEY - September 25, in Harrogate Hospital. Ellen, beloved wife of the late Austin Doocey, precious mother of Jane, Michele and Marie, a dear mother-in-law and loved nana of Thomas, Myles, John and Richard. Service at The Harrogate Crematorium on Wednesday October 4, at 1.00 p.m. Donations in her memory may be given to, The Stroke Association, The Raylor Centre, James Street, York. YO10 3DW.
DOWSON - Cliff Sunday, September 24, died peacefully at home in York after a long illness. Cliff, aged 57 years, formerly of Crook, dearly loved husband of Shirley, loving dad to Karen, dearest father-in-law to Jeff and much loved granda to Maria. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at York Crematorium, Bishopthorpe on Wednesday, October 4 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Cancer Research U.K. Plate provided at the service. All enquiries to York Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel: (01904) 643936.
