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PRIESTMAN - On June 22, suddenly. Kenneth (Ken), aged 77 years, of Middlestone Moor. Beloved husband of Delice, devoted dad of Brian and David, dear father-in-law to Susan and Denise, also much loved and loving granda. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon on Thursday, June 29.
RHODES - May, aged 83 years, of Danesmoor Crescent, Darlington. Beloved wife of Denis, dearly loved mother of Martin and Lindsey and a loving gran of Simon, Timothy and Michael. Died on June 21, peacefully, after a long illness. Funeral Thursday, June 29. Would friends please meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by private interment. Family flowers only (no lilies). Donations for St. Teresa's Hospice may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
ROBINSON - Thomas June 28, of Bridge Road, West Cornforth. Tom, aged 91 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Betty and Audrey, loving father of Terence, dear father-in-law of Sheila, also a devoted grandfather of Janet. Funeral service to be held on Monday July 3. Friends meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, Cornforth at 2.10 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to, Holy Trinity Church. All enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee Tel: (0191) 5864322.
ROSS - June 27, of Brandon Lodge Nursing Home, Brandon. Margaret (Peggy), aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late George and a much loved mother, mother-in-law and nan. Service and cremation Durham Crematorium, Tuesday 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations may be given for Brandon Lodge Residents Fund.
RUSSELL - David George June 27, peacefully, at home. Dave, aged 85 years, of Fishburn, a dearly beloved husband, also a loving dad, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Forever in our hearts. God Bless. Funeral service to take place in St Catherine's Church, Fishburn on Tuesday, July 4 at 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to the District Nursing Fund c/o Tremeduna Grange, Trimdon.
RUTHERFORD - June 27 (peacefully, in hospital). Elizabeth Ann, aged 68 years, of Darlington, a loving wife of Colin, a much loved mam of Maureen and Colin, a dear mother-in-law also a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, July 4 at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Friends invited, please meet at the Crematorium Chapel
SCORER - Winifred In hospital on June 27, of Tweed Close, Peterlee. Winnie, aged 75 years. A dear partner of Jim. Cremation Durham Crematorium Tuesday July 4. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Our Lady of The Rosary R.C. Church, Peterlee at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Ward 5, The University Hospital, Hartlepool. Winnie will be sadly missed by family and friends. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee, Tel: (0191) 5864322.
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 arrangements to follow. All enquiries to, Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
SHAW - June 28, suddenly at home, of Low Scrogg, Burrill (formerly of Glebe Farm, Spennithorne). Flora Aileen, aged 97 years, beloved wife of the late Walter, dearly loved mother of Heather, Shirley, Gillian, Jacqueline and Christopher and a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Crakehall on Monday, July 3 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Crakehall Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for St. Gregory's Church.
SHEPHERD - Of Thorns Green Cottage, Muker, Richmond. On June 10, our beautiful baby Alice passed peacefully away at birth. A loving daughter of Garry Shepherd and Barbara Dent and granddaugther of Eileen, Trevor and Hazel. A private family service followed by interment will take place at Holy Trinity Church, Eggleston, Barnard Castle on Monday July 3, at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired for The Still Birth and Neonatal Death Society (cheques made payable to SANDS) may be sent c/o. John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton Village, Barnard Castle. Co. Durham. DL12 8RB. Tel: (01833) 637227.
SIDDLE - June 26, of Bishop Auckland. Margaret, aged 80 years, loving wife of John and the late James Wood, devoted mother of Martin. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, June 30. No flowers or cards please. Donations may, if desired, be sent to the Northern Centre for Cancer Treatment, Newcastle General Hospital, Westgate Road, NE4 6BH.
SIMPSON - June 21, at home, of Welbeck Avenue, Darling ton. Mary Virginia, aged 70 years, dearly loved mother of Malcolm, Brigid, Jennifer, Sarah and Mark, a loving grandma and a much loved sister. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
STOTT - June 28, in Rose Lodge Care Home. Winsome aged 92 years of Newton Aycliffe, beloved wife of the late Richard, dearly loved mother of Hilary, mother-in-law of Michael grandmother of Louise and Andrew and great-grandmother of Amy and Jonathan also step-mother of Barbara. Private funeral.
TAYLOR - June 24, formerly of Fir Tree and Howden-le-Wear. David Adamson, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Lydia, devoted dad of Keith, John and Neil, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved and loving grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad. Cortege to leave his son John's residence in Fir Tree at 1.35 p.m. tomorrow Thursday, June 29, for service in St. Mary's Church, Howden-le-Wear at 1.45 p.m., followed by interment in Howden-le-Wear Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church. By his request, no flowers. Any donations may be made to the St. John's Ambulance.
TEMPLE - June 27, peacefully at home after a short illness bravely borne. Norman, aged 75 years, of George Short Close, Darlington, a much loved uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle. Funeral Tuesday, July 4. Will friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
THOMPSON - June 23 (peacefully, in hospital), of Benkhill Lodge, formerly of Aiskew. Walter, aged 84 years, dearest brother of Tant, Nellie and Wilf, also brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, June 30 at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if wished, may be given for Benkhill Lodge.
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.
TWEDDLE - June 21, of Hundens Park Care Home, Darlington. Dorothy, aged 86 years, will be missed by many friends. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m.
TWEDDLE - June 28, of The Orchards, Brandon (formerly of Acorn Place). Caroline Emma, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late John William, greatly loved mother of Keith and Kay, dear mother-in-law of Pam and Tom, a much loved grandmother of Kevin and Veronica, David and Gillian, Paul and Jane, Samantha and Fatorma and a loving great-grandmother to her eight great-grandchildren. Friends please meet for service in the Murray Independent Methodist Church on Tuesday, July 4 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at The Orchards afterwards. Donations in lieu of flowers for Haswell and District Mencap may be given after the service. Dearly loved and sadly missed by all her family.
VASEY - June 25, unexpectedly, in James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, four weeks and three days before his 91st Birthday. Frederick Sylvester, of Billingham (formerly of Shildon), devoted husband of the late Doris (nee Brass), dear dad of Pamela and Christine, father-in-law of Les and Robert and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. In accordance with his wishes his body has been transported in a coffin made by himself to the University of Newcastle for donation to medical science. There will therefore be no funeral for this remarkable man. "Je suis seul ce soir mais j'attendrai."
VASEY - We will miss your quirky habits and the mints you gave in quarters. We will never forget you Grandad. From your five loving granddaughters Claire, Vicky, Elisabeth, Catherine and Sarah "with puckered lips xxxxx"
VASEY - Wooly hat on head in your big red chair, is how we remember our great-grandad resting there. Love from Ashley, Rebecca, Jessica and Ethan.
VASEY - June 28, of Upper Church Street, Spennymoor. Elizabeth Ann (Betty, nee Wilkes), aged 97 years, a very dear aunt and great-aunt. Would friends please meet at The Bethel I.M. Chapel, Half Moon Lane, Spennymoor Monday at 1.15 p.m. for a service, followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
