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ROBERTS - On June 30, of Richmond House, Richmond, formerly of Stapleton. Ethel, aged 95 years, beloved mother of Douglas and Jean, also a loving and devoted grandma of Colin, Christina and Nicholas. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Friday, July 7 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
ROBINSON - July 5, in hospital, after a long illness, late of Hedley Hill Terrace, Waterhouses. Mary, aged 88 years, wife of the late John Alison, beloved mother, nanna and great-nanna. Friends please meet for service at Durham, Crematorium on Monday at 11.00 a.m.
ROBINSON - On July 6, of Bay Court, Ushaw Moor. Norman, aged 76 years, dearly loved husband of Jean and a loving father of Judith and Deborah. Would friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church on Wednesday, July 12 at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the British Heart Foundation and Church Funds.
ROBSON - Formerly of Lanchester, peacefully at Brockwell Court, Consett, after a long illness borne with dignity, on June 30, aged 88 years. Robina (Ina, nee Watton, of Pegswood). Beloved wife of the late Jack, a much loved and loving mother, also a devoted grandma and great-grandma. Service will be held in All Saints' Parish Church, Lanchester on Thursday, July 6 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation in Mountsett Crematorium. At her own request, no flowers. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left for the Parish Church.
ROBSON - On June 30, peacefully in Parkview Residential Home, Hartlepool, Nora, aged 86 years (formerly of Kelloe). Dearly beloved wife of the late Steve, loving mam of David and Jean, dear mother-in-law of Margaret and Norrie, a much loved gran and great-gran. Service to take place in Westbourne Methodist Church, Stockton Road, Hartlepool on Thursday at 10.45 a.m., prior to cremation. Friends and former neighbours are kindly invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu (if so desired), to Breast Cancer Research, c/o Fundraising Team, Breast Cancer Care, Kiln House, 210 New Kings Road, London SW6 4NZ.
SAINT - June 26 (at home), of Orchard Road, Darlington. Maisie, aged 80 years, dearly loved wife of the late Frank, loving companion of Ray, very special and much loved mother of Elizabeth, Kathleen and Derek, adored gran of Ben, Kirsty, Guy, Erin, Charlotte and Craig and proud great-grandmother of Ryan and Leo. Funeral service took place at Darlington Crematorium yesterday.
SCOTT - (nee Thompson) Joan, aged 81 years in hospital after a short illness on July 5 of Netherby Rise, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Jack and a much loved mum and mother-in-law of Sue and Stephen. Funeral Tuesday July 11. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired for The RAF Benevolent Fund c/o, Whitehouse Funeral Services, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
SCOTT - John (Jack) Aged 88 years. Suddenly on June 25 of Netherby Rise, Darlington, (formerly of Barclays Bank, Darlington and the RAF). Dearly loved husband of Joan and a much loved dad and father-in-law of Sue and Stephen. Funeral Friday July 7. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired for The RAF Benevolent Fund c/o, Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
SCOTT - July 2 (peacefully, at home), of Bishop Auckland. Robert (Bob), aged 94 years. A dearly loved husband of Blanche and the late Olive, loving dad of Irene and Sheila and the late Doreen, caring stepdad and father-in-law, devoted grandad and great-grandad, also a loving brother of Clara. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday July 7, at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Forever in our hearts, will be sadly missed by Blanche and all the family.
STUART - July 5, peacefully, at home, in Northallerton. Gordon, dearly loved husband of Marion, loving father of Aileen and much loved brother of Douglas. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday July 11 at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for Macmillan Nurses.
TEASDALE - Thomas (Tom), aged 82 years, died May 27, late of Waltham Abbey, Essex, formerly of Bridge Street, Bishop Auckland, a dearly loved brother of Raymond and the late Ken and Ron.
THOMPSON - Died peacefully on June 26, at Leeming Garth, late of Thirsk. Arthur, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Olive, dear brother of Elsie and Ralph, also a dear uncle. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, July 5 at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Leeming Garth Welfare Fund.
THOMPSON - June 28, of East Cowton. Dorothy Lilian, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Edward, dearly loved mam of Christopher and Heather, a dear mother-in-law and much loved nana and great-nana. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
THOMSON - Chester-le-Street On July 2, suddenly at home. Georgina (Jeana) aged 80 years, loving wife of the late Raymond Stuart, much loved mother of Gloria and Glynis and loved mother-in-law of Neville. Sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Birtley Crematorium Chapel on Friday, July 7 at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Birtley Cemetery.
VARLEY - June 30, in hospital, late of Raby Road, Ferryhill. Alace, aged 103 years, dearly loved wife of the late Frederick, also a much loved gran of Ann, Dennis, Doug and Pat and a dear aunt of Winnie, Lottie, Bob and Olive. Cortege leaving residence of her grandson Doug, Lumley Crescent, Ferryhill at 10.35 a.m. on Friday, July 7 for service in St. Luke's Church at 10.45 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
WALKER - June 30 (suddenly), of Cypress Park, Esh Winning. Thomas William, aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Margaret and a much loved dad and granda. Friends please meet for service in Acton Road Methodist Church on Thursday, July 6 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in Parkwood Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshments at the Catholic Church Hall afterwards.
WATSON - June 27, at University Hospital North Durham. Jeanne, aged 77 years, dear sister and much loved and devoted aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service 12.15 p.m. on Thursday, July 6 at St Cuthbert's Church, North Road, Durham City, prior to private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Durham Cathedral c/o The Chapter Office. A Thanksgiving Service in September will be announced later.
WATSON - June 29 (peacefully, in The Cardiac Unit, North Tees Hospital), of Trimdon Village, (formerly of Darlington). Ronald Albert, aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Ada (nee Walker), father of Michelle, Karen, Dianne and the late Kevin, grandad of Paul, Jordan and Nathan, also brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege leaving residence on Thursday at 10.40 a.m. Friends please meet at Darlington Crematorium for service at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to, C.C.U. North Tees Hospital.
WELLS - February 15, aged 10 months. Taylor Joseph, dearly loved son of Michelle (nee Rayner) and Ian, a loving brother of Lewis and twin brother of Jack. Friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Waterhouses on Friday, July 7 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Parkwood Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshments in The Dreadnought afterwards. Donations if desired may be given after the service for S.I.D.S.
WHITESIDE - July 2, peacefully, in St. Mary's Nursing Home, late of Findon Avenue, Witton Gilbert. Thomas William, aged 82 years, dear brother of the late Raymond, dear brother-in-law to Jean, dearest uncle to Kelvin, Joanna and family and cousin to Kenneth. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, July 11 at 11.30 a.m. for service and cremation. Family flowers only please, by request.
