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MORRIS - September 16, peacefully at home, of Nettles-worth. James Patrick (Jimmy), aged 68 years, dearly loved husband of Ann, much loved dad of Helen, father-in-law of Nigel, a very special grandad of Nathan and Lucy and a very dear brother and brother-in-law. Friends please meet for service in St. Bede's R.C. Church, Sacriston on Thursday, September 21 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in St Bede's Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for St. Cuthbert's Hospice may be sent to N. Alderson Funeral Director Ltd., Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor, Durham DH7 7LD On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
NOBLE - James Ronald On September 5, of Kell Crescent, Sherburn Hill. Jimmy, aged 56 years, a dear father and grandfather. Interment Sherburn Village Cemetery Wednesday, September 20. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Sherburn Village at 11.00 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel. (0191) 5864322.
OWENS - On September 15, peacefully at home, of The Moorlands, Gilesgate, Durham. Nick, aged 84 years, dearly loved husband of Nora and also a dear dad, grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at St. Giles' Church, Durham on Thursday, September 21 at 2.00 p.m., interment to follow in South Road Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research U.K., c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.
PARKINSON - Frederick Verdun, aged 89 years, of Barnard Castle, peacefully in hospital on September 17, after a brief illness. Beloved husband of Kathy (nee Dick), dearly loved father of Gillian, Pamela and Kathleen, much respected father-in-law of Donald, Terry and Alan, devoted and adored grandfather of Nigel, Rachel, Karen, Jonathan, Leanne, James and partners and wonderful great-grandfather of Robert, Bethany, Edward and Tabitha, a proud 8th Battalion D.L.I and Dunkirk Veteran. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Barnard Castle on Wednesday, September 27 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given on the plate provided in the Church for the Dunkirk Veteran's Association.
PEACOCK - September 19, of Ferry-hill. Leslie, aged 80 years, a dear brother and step-father. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, September 26 at 10.00 a.m.
POTTS - Darlington September 15 (peacefully in hospital), of Appleton Close, late of Kelloe. Rona (nee Peat), aged 70 years, beloved and much loved partner of Ian, dearly loved mam of Godfrey, mother-in-law to Gillian and grandma Rona to Nicola, Donna and Tony. Funeral Friday, September 22. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 10.45 a.m. Floral tributes, if so desired, will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
POTTS - Rona, on September 15. Much loved cousin of Yvonne, Ken and family.
PRATT - September 14, suddenly, of Spennymoor. Olwyn Stanley, known as Stan, aged 69 years, beloved husband of Hazel, devoted dad of Michelle and Ian, devoted stepfather to Claire, Alan and Caroline, adored grandad, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor at 1.45 p.m. on Thursday, September 21, followed by cremation in Durham Crematorium.
RICHMOND - September 14 (peacefully in hospital after a long illness), of Hambleton Close, Thirsk. Ken, aged 76 years, most loving husband of Cilla, treasured dad of Carol, Chris, Elaine and Andrew, a dear father-in-law, a loving grandad of Terry, John, Caspar, Melody and Sophie, also loving great-grandad of Hannah and step-grandad of Alison, Leanne, Connah, Cailidh and Molly. The funeral service will be held at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, September 22 at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the British Lung Foundation. The family ask you not to wear sombre colours at the funeral.
ROBINSON - September 19, of Park Avenue, Coxhoe. Elizabeth Hannah in her 97th year, beloved wife of the late Andrew Napier, loving mother of Joseph and Doris, Audrey and Morris, Ellen, Eddie, Alice and Richard and the late Doreen and George and a dear grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Tuesday, September 26 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at Park Avenue afterwards.
RODSETT - September 15 (suddenly at home), of Flamingo Close, Darlington. Oiston (Rod), aged 87 years, much loved husband to Nancy, loving dad of John, devoted grandad of Elaine and Jessica, also a dearly loved father-in-law and brother. Funeral Friday, September 22. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers by family's request. Donations in lieu to Darlington Memorial Hospital.
SELWAY - Suddenly on September 17, of Bridge Place, Eldon Lane, Bishop Auckland. Mary (nee Brooksbank), aged 71 years, devoted wife of Norman, beloved sister of Ann, also a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Witton-le-Wear at 10.15 a.m. on Friday, September 22, followed by interment in Witton-le-Wear Cemetery. All flowers/enquiries care of Gibson Funeral Services, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland. Tel. (01388) 603665.
SMITH - Harold On September 14, peacefully in hospital. Harold, aged 89 years, of Sedgefield. Dearly loved husband of the late Agnes Kathleen, loving father of Valerie Kathleen and Harry, father-in-law of Mary and the late Geoff, also a special grandad of Robert and Stewart. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, September 21 at 3.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please.
SPEED - September 16, 2006 (suddenly at home). Ian, aged 54 years, of Newton Aycliffe, cherished and much loved husband and dad of Maureen, Graham and Louise. Funeral Monday, September 25. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at Sunderland Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Newcastle General Hospital.
STEVENSON - (Durham) On September 21, in hospital, late of Springfield Park and formerly Head Teacher at St. Bede's Primary, Peterlee and Deputy Head at St. Bede's, Sacriston. Agnes, aged 92 years, a loving aunt and great-aunt. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Godric's R.C. Church, Durham on Friday, September 29 at 11.00 a.m., interment to follow in South Road Cemetery. Any floral tributes care of Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.
STOBART - (Washington) Peacefully in hospital on September 15, aged 87 years. Joan (nee Bowery), a beloved mam to Susan and son-in-law Peter and a loving grandma of Jane, Rebecca and Andrew, also a loving godmother to Jayne Edwards. Would friends kindly meet for funeral service at Birtley Crematorium on Thursday, September 21 at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to St. George's Care Home, Fatfield, Washington. All enquiries to Charles Embleton Funeral Service. Tel. (0191) 4164363.
STOCKS - (nee Welford) September 15, suddenly at Darlington Memorial Hospital. Margaret, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Walter Charles, much loved mother of Michael, Peter and Frank, a dear mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, great-great-grandma, also a dear sister to Cecil and sister-in-law. Requiem Mass Thursday, September 21 at Holy Family Church, Cockerton at 10.15 a.m., prior to cremation at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the British Heart Foundation are being accepted by Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
STOCKS - (nee Welford) September 15, suddenly at Darlington Memorial Hospital. Margaret, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Walter Charles, much loved mother of Michael, Peter and Frank, a dear mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, great-great-grandma, sister and sister-in-law. Requiem Mass Thursday, September 21 at Holy Family Church, Cockerton at 10.15 a.m., prior to cremation at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the British Heart Foundation are being accepted by Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
SUMMERS - September 16, late of Wolsingham. Annie, aged 93 years, dearly loved wife of the late Harry, loving mother, grandma and great-grandma. A committal service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday September 25 at 10.15 a.m., will be followed by a Memorial Service in Wolsingham Parish Church at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to East Green Residential Home, West Auckland.
SWALES - On September 16, peacefully in hospital, of Swainby. Norman William, aged 67 years, dearly loved husband of Jennifer, loving father of Andrea, Nicola and Christopher, father-in-law of Mark and Ian, a dearest grandpa of Holly, Caitlin and Sam and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Private family cremation followed by a Thanksgiving Service at Holy Cross Church, Swainby on Monday, September 25 at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for ADFAM and the Ainderby Ward at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.