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RENWICK - Jenny Haswell. August 14. Peacefully in the Hawthorns Care Home, after a long illness bravely borne. Jenny, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Tommy, dear mam of Tom, Dorrie, Reg and John, respected mother-in-law of Marjorie, Lawrence, Brenda and Josephine, sister of Grace and John, cherished nana and great-nana. Dearly loved by all the family. Would friends please meet at St. Paul's Church, Haswell on Monday August 21, for service at 2.00 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Cancer Research.
RICHMOND - August 11, unexpectedly, of Frosterley. Connie (nee Lee), aged 85 years, beloved wife of Alan, dearly loved mother of Stephen, dear mother-in-law of Dorothy, a devoted grandma of Helen, Vicki and Elizabeth, dearest sister of the late Mabel, Matt, Nancy and Jeff, also a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. Michael and All Angels' Church on Monday August 21 at 11.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m.
RIDEHALGH - August 10, of Newton Aycliffe. Mary, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Raymond Ernest, devoted mother of Alan and Colin, dear mother-in-law to Jean and Clarice, much loved nana to Darren, Julie, Andrea, Lisa, Lee and Ian, also loving great-nan of Jordan and Jasmine. Will friends please meet for service in St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, followed by interment in Aycliffe Cemetery.
ROBERTS - Joan (nee Tuttle) August 15, of Yoden Avenue, Horden, dearly beloved wife of Stanley, loving mother of David, Debra and her partner Richard and also a dear grandma. Interment Horden Cemetery on Wednesday, August 23. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea R.C. Church, Horden at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Westcott Nursing Home, Peterlee c/o Debra. Enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322. Rest In Peace
ROBINSON - August 14, suddenly but peacefully, late of Sedgefield and Shildon. Beatrice (nee Bellwood), aged 89 years, much loved wife of the late Sidney, dearly loved mother of Sidney and Philip, also a dear mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and a beloved sister of Jack. Funeral Wednesday, August 23. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Clare's Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery, School Aycliffe. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu in aid of The Great North Air Ambulance Service may be sent to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
ROBINSON - August 12, peacefully in hospital, of Ripon, formerly of Holmes Farm, Grewelthorpe. George, aged 90 years, the much loved husband of the late Letty, devoted dad of Malcolm, dear father-in-law of Margaret and loving grandad of Karen, Jonathan and Simon and great-grandad of Daniel and Shannon. Service at St. James' Church, Grewelthorpe on Wednesday, August 16 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please but donations may be left for Church Funds.
ROBSON - August 14 (peacefully in hospital, after an illness bravely borne), of Derwent Terrace, Spennymoor (formerly of Coundon). Joseph, aged 69 years, dearly loved husband of Lil, a much loved dad of Joyce, Maureen, Mary and Les, also a very dear father-in-law, granda and great-granda. Would friends please meet in St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village on Tuesday at 11.00 a.m. for a service, followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery.
ROWLAND - (nee Dobinson) On August 2, peacefully in Ipswich Heath Road Hospital, formerly of Stokesley. Ellen, aged 92 years, dearly loved wife of the late Albert (retired painter and decorator of Stokesley), mother of Derek and grandmother of Victoria and Adam. Would friends please meet for funeral service and cremation at North Chapel, Ipswich Crematorium on Friday, August 18 at 1.45 p.m. and later at 44 Aylward Close, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5SJ. Tel. (01473) 823138. Floral tributes c/o Kingsbury and Saunders, 61 George Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5BW.
ROWNTREE - (Carrville) Peacefully, at home on August 11, aged 67 years. Patricia, the devoted wife of George. Patricia will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Friday, August 18, at 1.45 p.m. for service prior to private cremation.
RUTHERFORD - William (Bill) On Thursday August 10, 2006, suddenly. Bill aged 81 years, of Mossley, late of Ferryhill, the dearly loved husband of Margaret and a loving dad and grandad. Bill will be greatly missed by all his loving family and friends.
SADLER - August 16, late of Tow Law. Eric Norman, aged 75 years, beloved partner of Marion and a much loved dad and grandad of all the family. Friends please meet for service at Mountsett Crematorium on Wednesday, August 23 at 1.15 p.m. All welcome back to The Black Diamond after-wards. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Macmillan Nurses c/o Derwentside Funeral Service, Fynes House, 281 Medomsley Road, Consett.
SCAIFE - August 15, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness bravely fought. Betty, aged 82 years, treasured wife of James, cherished mam of James and Gary, much loved mother-in-law of Carolyn and Linda, dear sister to William. Would friends please meet at St Giles' Church, Gilesgate on Tuesday, August 22 at 9.45 a.m., followed by private cremation. Any donations in memory of Betty to the M.S. Society.
SCHOFIELD - August 11 (suddenly, in hospital), of Alexandra Street, Shildon. Paul, aged 50 years, a much loved husband of Angela (nee Kyle), a dear father of Tracey, Paul and partners and devoted grandfather of Leah and Caitlin, also a loved son of Marjorie and brother to Yvonne. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Friday, August 18 at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Ward 4 Stroke Unit, Bishop Auckland General Hospital. (Plate provided in Church). All welcome back to B.R. Cricket Club for refreshments after the service.
SHAW - (Belmont) In hospital, after a long illness on August 12, aged 55 years, James Kenneth (Kenny), dear husband of Maureen, loving father of Christopher, Alistair and Jayne. Kenny will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Friday August 18, at 9.30 a.m. for service prior to private interment. By request, family flowers only. Donations if desired to Durham and Chester-le-Street P.C.T. District Nursing Fund, c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service Limited, Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham. All friends are more than welcome to return to Ramside Hall Hotel afterwards for a celebration of Kenny's life.
SHAW - James Kenneth Treasured grandson of the late Winifred and James Shaw, dearly loved nephew of Mabel and the late George, dear cousin of Gail, Ian, Jacqueline and Stuart. Forever in our thoughts and Prayers Rest in Peace.
SHIRLEY - Frederick August 6, peacefully, at the Royal British Legion Lister House, Ripon. Frederick Shirley, aged 92 years, of Ripon (formerly of Sowerby, Thirsk). Beloved husband of the late Ann, a much loved father and father-in-law. The funeral service took place at Lister House Chapel on Friday, August 11 followed by cremation.
SIMPSON - (nee Wallis) August 14, in hospital, after a long illness, of Bowman Street, Darlington. Jean, aged 75 years, dearly loved wife of the late Ernie, much loved mam of Ivan and Anthony and a loving mam-in-law, nanna, great-nanna and sister. Funeral Tuesday, August 22. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
SLACK - August 8, (in hospital), of West Road Garage, Crook. Charles, aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Marjorie, dear father, grandad, great-grandad and brother. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Friday August 18, at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment. Donations if desired may be given in church to G.N.A.A.S. (Great North Air Ambulance Service).
SLACK - August 8, (in hospital), of West Road Garage, Crook. Charles, aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Marjorie, dear father, grandad, great-grandad and brother. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Friday August 18, at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment. Donations fi desired amy be given in church to G.N.A.A.S. (Great North Air Ambulance Service).
STEVENSON - (nee Miller) August 4 (suddenly, at home), of Lowson Street, Darlington. Joyce, aged 71 years. A much loved wife of the late Steve, a loving mam of Colin and Sonia, dearly loved mother-in-law of Carole and Simon, also a devoted nanna of Natalie, Stacey, Jack and Joe. Funeral Thursday August 24. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium No flowers by families request. Donations in lieu to St. Teresa's Hospice.
