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LEWIS - Jeanne Jeanne, aged 83 years, of Northallerton, died peacefully in hospital on Monday, July 10 after a short illness, a loving and dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be sadly missed by her family, friends and all who knew her. Her courage and sense of humour in dealing with her disabilities over the last seven years touched us all. Funeral service for family and close friends at Darlington Crematorium on Monday July 17 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations may be made to the charity "Children with Leukemia". Thanks to the staff at the Friarage Hospital and especially to the District Nurses who looked after her so well.
LIGHTFOOT - July 10 (peacefully, at home), of Lambton Court, Peterlee. William (Bill), aged 78 years. Devoted husband of June, beloved dad of Judith, a sadly missed father-in-law of Alan, also a treasured grandad of Andrew and Richard. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday July 14, at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to, MacMillan Nurses Fund, plate provided at the crematorium.
LINTERN - July 7, of Aged Miners Homes, Willington. Hilda, beloved wife of the late Fred, loving daughter of Winnifred and the late Arthur Ashurst, much loved sister, sister-in-law and dearly loved aunty and great-aunt. Forever in our thoughts.
LINTERN - July 7, of Aged Miners Homes, Willington. Hilda, aged 70 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, loving mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Julie, devoted nanna of Lee, Cheryl and Samantha. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, July 13 at 10.30 a.m. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at Nimmo's.
LITTLE - July 3, of Sunnybrow. Alice (nee Cox), aged 70 years, beloved mother of Billy, Steven, John and Graham, dear mother-in-law to Jackie, also a much loved and loving nana and great-gran. By her own instructions, a private family service will be held. Any donations in memory of Alice may be made to the P.D.S.A.
LITTLEWOOD - July 7 (peacefully, at home with his loving family), of Spennymoor. Alf, aged 75 years, darling husband of Connie, devoted dad of Sandra and Billy, Janice and Andrew, a loving granda of Mark, Scott and Carl, also a dear friend and neighbour to many. Would friends please meet at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Thursday at 10.40 a.m. for a service, followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be left on the plate provided in the Church to be distributed to the appropriate charities.
MAKEPEACE - On July 7, peacefully at Greenwell House, Bedale, late of Thornborough Hall Gardens, Leyburn. Patricia Muriel, aged 93 years, a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service and committal at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Friday, July 14 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and The Children's Society (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
MASON - July 10 (peacefully, in Church View Nursing Home), formerly of Coundon Grange. Florence Minnie, aged 99 years. Beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Alan and Valerie, a dear mother-in-law of Joan and George, also a devoted nana and great-nana. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday July 17, at 12.00 noon.
McCUTCHEON - July 11, at peace, in hospital. Margaret (nee Thwaites), of Shildon, dearly loved wife of Denis, a much loved and loving mam and grandma. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 2.15 p.m. on Monday, July 17, followed by cremation at Darlington. R.I.P.
McKIMM - July 10, of St. Helens Auckland. Eva May, aged 82 years, beloved wife of Ronnie, devoted mam of Yvonne, Steven, Gary, Joan, also the late Dawn and Ronnie, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nana and great-nana, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 11.30 a.m. on Monday, July 17, followed by cremation at Durham. After this service all are welcome for refreshment in The Wheatsheaf.
MEAD - Barbara Peacefully, in hospital on July 8, aged 73 years of Eaglescliffe. Beloved wife of Bernard, dearly loved mother of Bev and Niki, loving grandmother of Luke, Dominic and Anna. Will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held in St. Bede's Chapel Teesside Crematorium on Tuesday July 18, at 11.00 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to, Diabetes U.K. c/o Colin McGinley, Yarm Funeral Service, 3 Beechwood Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees. TS16 0AE. Tel: (01642) 786200.
MILLER - July 11 (peacefully, after a long illness), of Stratton Street, Spennymoor. Teresa (nee Murray), aged 73 years, beloved wife of Roppy, a much loved mam of Terry and a special nana to Lauren and Lucy. Would friends please meet in St. Charles' R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village Tuesday for a Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu if desired to "Dogs Trust" Hill House Farm, Sadberge, Darlington.
MORTON - William (Bill), aged 85 years, of Riverside Road, Richmond, died peacefully at The Terrace Care Home on July 12. Beloved husband of the late Joan, much loved father of David, dear father-in-law to Chris, loving grandad of David and Elizabeth, dearest brother to Angus, brother-in-law to May and a dear uncle. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Wednesday, July 19 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for Yorkshire Cancer Research may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
MULHOLLAND - July 9, in Australia, after an illness bravely borne. Gary, aged 47 years, beloved son of Joyce and Terry, brother to Lyn and Paul, brother-in-law and uncle.
O'TOOLE - Frances Mary (nee Butterworth). July 11, peacefully in Wheatfields Hospice, of North Leeds, aged 51 years. Loving mother of Ben, Lauren and the late Rebecca and a dear sister of Cynthia, Dave, Jane and Edward. Funeral service takes place on Tuesday July 18, at Stonefall Crematorium, Harrogate at 12.20 p.m. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu if so desired to, Wheatfield Hospice. A plate will be made available at the service for this purpose. Any enquiries to Mahony and Ward, Pudsey Tel: (0113) 2565209.
PALMER - July 8 (peacefully in hospital), of Howlish View, Coundon. Maggie, aged 85 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Tot, a much loved and loving mother of Rena and Alan and a dear mother-in-law to the late Melvyn, a devoted nanna of Douglass and Dori, Alison and John and a loving great-nanna to Mia, Joshua Thomas and Jude, also a dear aunt and a good friend to Ann and Laura. Cortege leaving residence on Monday, July 17 at 1.50 p.m. for a service in St James' Church, Coundon at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends please meet at the Church. No flowers please, by request. Donations if desired can be left with a family member to go to the British Heart Found-ation.
PALMER - July 8 (peacefully in hospital), of Howlish View, Coundon. Maggie, aged 85 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Tot. Funeral particulars to follow.
PATTERSON - Barry, aged 65 years, of Shawbrow View, Bishop Auckland, died peacefully in hospital on July 10. Dearly loved husband of Cicely (nee Byers), much loved dad of Michael, dear father-in-law to Andrea, loving granda of Ayden and Ryan, dearest brother to Jean, brother-in-law to Margaret, Alan and Mona and a special uncle. Funeral service at St. Helen's Church, St Helen's Auckland on Monday, July 17 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at Church. Flowers welcome or if preferred donations for The Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle DL12 8BJ.
PATTERSON - July 9, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness, of Oswald Court, Durham. Harold, aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of Freda and a loving dad, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, July 14 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Cancer Research U.K. may be given after the service.
PITTS - July 8, of Crook, formerly of Tow Law. Stanley, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Gwen, also a dearly loved dad and grandad. Will friends please meet for service and cremation in Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. on Friday, July 14.
