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VICKERS - August 1, (peacefully), in Hallgarth Nursing Home, Durham, (formerly of West Auckland). Kathleen, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Walter and dearly loved aunt of Sue, Margaret, George and the late Barrie Pickering, also a loving great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday August 7, at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to, St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham. Plate provided.
WALKER - July 29 (suddenly). Les, aged 81 years, of St. Andrews Street, Darlington. A beloved husband of Jean, a much loved dad of Lesley, a treasured grandad of Chris and Shelley, also a great-grandad of Megan. Funeral Tuesday August 8. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
WALKER - August 1 (peacefully in hospital, after a short illness), of Middleton St. George. Ellison May, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Lawrence, loving mother of Lea and Michael and a dear mother-in-law and a much loved grandma. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Laurence's Church, Middleton St. George at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WALLACE - August 2, of Mickleton. Donald Archer, aged 89 years, dearly loved husband of the late Edith, much loved father of Neil, Stuart and Ian and a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, August 8 at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research may be made at the Crematorium.
WALTON - August 2 (suddenly at home), of Staindrop. Doreen (nee Patey), aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late Maurice, much loved mother of Maureen and Ann, a dear nana, mother-in-law of Alan, also a dear and loyal friend of Jack and much loved sister of Jimmy. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Staindrop on Wednesday, August 9 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. The family would like to invite everyone to the Black Swan after the service for refreshments, where a collection plate will be available for the British Heart Foundation.
WEBSTER - Jamie It is with great sadness that Andy and Sylvia (née Garthwaite) announce the passing of their youngest son Jamie, brother of Graeme and Iain, on Friday, July 28, 2006, aged only 34 years. All enquiries to Rose Funeral Service. Tel (01305) 785832.
WILKINSON - August 1 (peacefully, in hospital), of Dowber Way, Thirsk, (formerly of West Auckland). Raymond, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of Patricia, loving father of John, Gary, Lorraine, Adele and the late Raymond, father-in-law to Paul, Sue and Rob, a dearly loved grandad, great-grandad and uncle. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Thursday August 10 at 1.00 p.m. followed by cremation at St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 2.15 p.m.
WILSON - July 28, at home in Bishop Auckland. James (Jimmy), aged 67 years, formerly of Witton Park. Beloved son of the late Benjamin and Louisa, also a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.15 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery.
WILSON - July 29, peacefully in hospital, of Leyburn. John (Tucker), aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret, loving father of Ruth and Liz and grandad to Philip and Charlotte. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, August 7 at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Friends of the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
WINTERSGILL - August 2, in hospital, of Skipton Close, Ferryhill. Irene, aged 82 years, dearly loved mother of Valerie, Patricia, Gerald, Anne and June, also a much loved nana and great-nana and a loved sister and aunt. Cortege leaving residence at 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8 for service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m.
WOODWARD - July 29, peacefully in Defoe Court Nursing Home, Newton Aycliffe. Annie, aged 78 years, dearly loved wife of Reuben, dear mother of Pat and Angela, mother-in-law of Ray, much loved grandma and nannie. Funeral Thursday, August 3. Will friends please meet for service 1.00 p.m. at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe prior to interment at The West Cemetery, Newton Aycliffe.
ALLISON - Margaret (nee Dent) July 12, peacefully, at home. Margaret, aged 78 years, beloved wife of Ted, dearly loved mam of Billy, Dorothy, Norah, Richard, Margaret and Tracey, a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to be held in St. Martin's Church, Kirklevington on Thursday, July 20 at 10.45 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to "Marie Curie Nurses" c/o Colin McGinley, Yarm Funeral Service, 3 Beechwood Road, Eaglescliffe TS16 0AE Tel (01642) 786200.
ALLISON - On July 17, suddenly at home, in Bishop Auckland. Irene, aged 74 years, beloved wife of the late Joseph (Joe), devoted mam of June, Christine, Jean, Keith and Tony, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nana and great-grandma, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 25, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
BARKER - July 14, 2006, peacefully, at home. Robert William, aged 80 years, a dear husband of Dorothy, a loving father of Ronald, Andrew, Jean and Ian, father-in-law to Val, Yvonne, Chris and Jo and also grandfather to Leslie and Debbie. Funeral service to be held in St. Andrew's Church, Ingleby Greenhow on Friday, July 21 at 11.30 a.m., followed by burial in Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Great Ayton Health Centre. Resting at and enquiries to H.W. Carter Funeral Service, Stokesley. Tel: (01642) 700208.
BARKER - July 19, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. Gerry, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Sylvia, devoted dad of Sandra and Christine, dear father-in-law of Mike and loving grandad of Nicola, Sam and Sophie. Funeral Wednesday July 26. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be left at the service for the Alzheimers Society.
BEADLE - July 15 (peacefully in hospital), of Egglesburn Farm, Egglesburn, Barnard Castle. John William (Jack), aged 89 years, dearly beloved husband of Gladys Mary Beadle. A private family service will take place in Holy Trinity Church, Eggleston on Thursday, July 20 at 1.00 p.m., prior to interment. It was Jack's request that no flowers, letters or cards be sent but donations in lieu, if so desired, for the Friends of Richardson Hospital are being accepted by John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton Village, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, DL12 8RB.
BERESFORD - July 20, peacefully in hospital, of Wheeldale Close, Darlington. Phyllis, aged 64 years, beloved wife of William, dearly loved mother of Elizabeth and Andrew, mother-in-law of Emma and Chris, devoted grandma of James and Adam, a dear sister of Roselyne and Fred, sister-in-law of Graham and Kath and special friend of Eilish and Brenden and Marj and Malvyn. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Anne's Church at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington DL3 7UA.
BLENKINSOPP - July 13, of The Spinney, Woodham Village, formerly of Brandon and Belmont. William (Bill), aged 65 years, beloved husband of Hilary, a much loved dad of Andrew, father-in-law of Sarah and a dearly loved grandad of Harry and Amy. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, July 20 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only.
BLIGHE - July 16, suddenly, at home in Bishop Auck-land. Gary, aged 44 years, a loving dad of Michael, a treasured son of Joan and Herbert, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. on Friday, July 21. After the service all are invited for refreshment in Bishop Auckland Cricket Club.
BURRELL - Marlene, aged 72 years, of South View, Newsham, Richmond, died in hospital on July 12 surrounded by her family, after an illness borne with great strength and dignity. Beloved wife of the late Les, much loved mam of Thelma, Alan, Jackie, Graeme and Sandra, dear mother-in-law to Gordon, Sandra, Robert, Julie and Carl and loving nana to Damian and Andrew, Joanne and Gill, Louise and Kelly, Hannah and William, Beccy and Ben. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Barningham on Wednesday July 19 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Friends please meet at the Church. Flowers welcome or if preferred donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for Barningham Church Funds. Anyone requiring transport to church from Barnard Castle please ring (01833) 621302.
