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KIRTLEY - July 1, of Lumley Close, Spennymoor. Edith, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late George, dearly loved and loving mam of David and Susan, a much loved gran of Michael and Jonathan, a dear sister, aunt and a friend to many. Would friends please meet in Trinity Methodist Church, Rosa Street, Spennymoor Thursday for a service at 11.15 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be left in the collection plate for Church Funds.
KNIGHTS - Betty (nee Seymour) June 30, of Corby Grove, Peterlee (late of Wingate). Betty, aged 74 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Arthur, loving mother of Malcolm and Karen, dear mother-in-law of Paul and Janice and also a treasured nana of Lee and Ashleigh, Beverley, Richard and Philip. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Thursday, July 6. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate 2.15 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0291) 5864322.
LAWTON - Died peacefully on July 4, at home, in Leeming Village. Maria, aged 58 years, dearly loved wife of Steve, much loved mum of Emma and James and beloved daughter of Nancy. Funeral service and Mass to be held at St. Mary and St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Aiskew on Tuesday, July 11 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to be divided between Macmillan Nurses and Herriot Hospice Homecare.
LEDDY - On July 4, peacefully in hospital, of Skeeby, formerly of Broughton, Buckinghamshire. Mary Elisabeth, aged 78 years, beloved wife of Philip, a much loved mum, also a dear sister. To be received into St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Monday, July 10 at 5.30 p.m. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, July 11 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Hipswell Military Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church. Donations, if desired, for Oxfam and the British Red Cross, care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
MACDONALD - Duncan, died June 26, 2006. He leaves with us his courage, strength and humour. The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 7 12.45 p.m. at Witton Gilbert Methodist Chapel, followed by interment in South Road Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Stuart Wright Funeral Services, 43 Front Street, Langley Park, Durham. Tel: (0191) 3733700.
MALLOY - July 5 (peacefully in Langholm), formerly of Briar Close, Middlestone Moor. Gladys Christina (nee Wheeler), aged 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Edward (Tot), a dearly loved mam of Kevin, Neville, Rita, Angela and Karen, a dear mother-in-law and a much loved nana and great-nana. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor, Monday for a service at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in Rock Road Cemetery.
MARRIOTT - On July 1, peacefully in hospital, of Crathorne. Robert (Bob), aged 88 years, dearly loved husband of Jean, loving father of Lynn, father-in-law of Ian, dearest grandad of Ben and the late Jamie Robert. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, Crathorne on Monday, July 10 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for the C.C.U. at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. A plate will be provided in Church.
MASON - June 28, suddenly at home, after illness bravely borne. Florence (Flo), aged 77 years, of Bishop Auckland, beloved wife of Charles, devoted mam of Carol and Janet, 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. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.40 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for The Lung Foundation or given care of the family.
McDONALD - (Edinburgh) On July 4, Angus, loving husband of Mary (nee Love, of Hamsterley), a loving father of Gordon, Linda, Stuart and Alan and a special grandad and great-grandad.
McKAY - June 29, passed away in Bishop Auckland Hospital. Andrew Reid, aged 85 years, late of Brandon and Newton Aycliffe, a dearly loved husband of Vera, father of Andrew and Richard, father-in-law of Jacqueline and Pat, also a devoted grandad of Alistair, Charlotte, Duncan and Louisa. Funeral Friday, July 7. Would friends please meet 2.00 p.m. for service at Durham Crematorium.
MIDDLETON - July 2, peacefully in hospital, of Masham. Hilda Margaret, aged 88 years, the dear wife of the late Dick, a much loved mother of John, Phillip and Hazel and a treasured mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Service at Park Street Methodist Church, Masham on Friday, July 7 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please.
MILNE - Alanna Yasmin died Thursday, June 29, aged 14 years. The funeral will take place on Wednesday, July 5, following the private religious service. All are welcome to Evenwood Cemetery around 3.30 p.m. then on to 1 Bassenthwaite Grove, West Auckland. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu to a medical care charity project, may be given at the house or online at www.islamic-charity. com
MITFORD - Anna (formerly Barber), loving sister of Gordon, Ray, Bill and Rose, also a dear sister-in-law and aunty. As each day dawns and starts anew and as each day ends we'll think of you.
MITFORD - July 3, peacefully at home. Anna (formerly Barber), of Newton Aycliffe, loving mam of Tony and Paul, dear mother-in-law of Vicki and a much loved grandma of George and Alfie. Funeral service to take place on Monday, July 10 at St. Clare's Church at 12.45 p.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends invited, please meet at the Church.
NEWTON - June 29, suddenly at home, in St. Helens Auckland. Kevin, aged 42 years, beloved dad of Tammy, Debbie and Rachel, also a dear brother and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 2.45 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, followed by cremation at Darlington.
NICHOLSON - July 2 (in hospital). Wyn, aged 93 years, wife of the late Jack, formerly a Newsagent, Harrowgate Hill, mother of Pat and Margaret, daughter of the late T.E. Taber (one time chief stereotyper of the Darlington and Stockton Times). Funeral service to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please.
RAINE - July 1 (peacefully in hospital), aged 57 years. Margaret, much loved wife of Bernard, devoted mum to Carmen and Dawn, a wonderful mother-in-law to Mark and Richard and a most precious nanna to Alice, Faye and Daniel. Funeral on Tuesday, July 11 at St. Michael's Church, Heighington at 2.00 p.m., thereafter private burial in the West Cemetery, School Aycliffe, followed by life celebration in the George and Dragon. No black.
RAZAQ - Rizwan, aged 49 years, of Hornsey, London, dearest husband of Alison and loving father of Riaz, son-in-law of Cath and Brian Blackburn, of Northallerton. A short illness bravely borne. Died in the Marie Curie Hospice, Hampstead on June 20. Funeral service took place on their 15th wedding anniversary.
REDFERN - On July 2, peacefully in St. Teresa's Hospice. Doris, of High Green, Darlington. Dearly loved mum of Diana and Tom, loving granny of Tracy, Simon, Paul, Corinne and Catriona and a special great-granny of Archie, Elizabeth and Darcie. Funeral Wednesday July 12. Would friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church, Woodland Road, Darlington at 12.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
RICHARDS - June 28 (suddenly), at Springwell Avenue, Trimdon Village. Vera (nee Venner), a beloved wife of the late Bob, a loving mother of Mary and Peter, a devoted nana of Robert, Andrew, Ian, Alison, Rachel, Jane and Martin, also a treasured great-nana of Andrew, Amy, Sean, Michael, Samantha and baby Sarah. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday at 11.20 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church for service at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations if so desired to Motor Neurone Disease also Crohn's Disease, c/o Mary. God Bless Rest In Peace
