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LEIGHTON - May 11, of Shildon, formerly of Auckland Park. Freda, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, devoted mam of Margaret and Jeff, also a much loved and loving nana and old nan. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence at 12.50 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17 for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Will friends please meet at church.
LOCKYEAR - Peacefully at home, on May 5, of Brancepeth View, Brandon (formerly of Seaham). Alan, aged 51 years, dearly loved husband of Judith, devoted dad of Lauren and Sean, much loved son of Mary and Alan, loving brother of Christine and Malcolm and a dear son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service in St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Langley Moor on Thursday, May 11 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at The Honest Lawyer afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice.
LONSDALE - May 10 (peacefully, at home), of Grey Ridges, Brandon. Brian, aged 71 years, beloved husband of Margaret and a dearly loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Methodist Chapel, Brandon on Wednesday, May 17 at 1.45 p.m., followed by private cremation at Durham.
MORRIS - May 11, of West Auckland. Mary, aged 82 years, devoted wife of the late Tom, a beloved mam of Mary, Brenda and Pamela, dear mother-in-law to Stephen, Reg and Billy, a much loved and loving gran and great-gran, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence in St. Helens at 10.50 a.m., on Thursday, May 18 for service in St. Helen's Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church.
MORRISON - On April 23, peacefully in hospital. Robert (Bob), aged 96 years, of Darlington (formerly of Locomotive Street, Springfield) dearly beloved son of the late William and Maude Elizabeth, brother of the late William (Bill) and Maude Elizabeth, beloved uncle of Anita and David, Janet and John, also a very dear friend of Ruth Holmes. Funeral Friday, May 12. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m., prior to cremation. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
MORTON - May 4 (peacefully, in hospital), of Thornley. Sylvia, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late John, loving mam of the late Harry, John and Ann, mother-in-law of Joan, Jen and James and also will be sadly missed by her grand-children, great- grandchildren and all her family. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Thornley R.C. Church on Thursday, May 11 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Thornley Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital, Hartlepool.
OWEN - On May 6, suddenly in hospital, of 2 The Crescent, Langley Park. Stan, aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of Letty and dear dad of Christine, dearly loved grandad of Tracey and Jason, also a great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, May 11 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please.
PAMENTER - Middleton Tyas On May 2, Charles John (J.P), aged 65 years, after a short illness borne with great courage and dignity. Much loved husband of Rita and dad of Nigel. Will friends please meet for service in St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Middleton Tyas on Friday, May 12 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
PEACOCK - May 4, suddenly, but peacefully, of 32 The Orchards, Brompton, formerly and for many years of Kirkby Fleetham. Joyce, aged 83 years, much loved mum of Bill and Pat, wife of the late Ben, dear mother-in-law, granny, aunty and great-aunty. Cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday May 11 at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only
PLATTS - The funeral of the late John (Jack) will now take place on Wednesday May 10. Please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m.
POWELL - May 9, peacefully in her sleep, in her 97th year. Evelyn (Eva, nee Humphries), a loving mother and friend of Dorothy and Margaret, mother-in-law to Ray and Greg and a much loved grandmother of Frank, David, Raymond, Peter and Ruth, special granny to Rosie, Kimberley, Jack, Katy, Grace, Isaac and Joe. Founder member and President of Wheatley Hill Mother's Club. Breath of fresh air and a shining light. An inspiration to all who knew her. Goodnight and God Bless. Cortege leaving daughter's residence Woodlands Avenue on Monday at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Wheatley Hill Cemetery.
PRINGLE - May 6, peacefully, at Hundens Park Care Home, Darlington, formerly of Harrison Terrace. Frances, aged 89 years, dearly loved mother of Ian and Tony, mother-in-law of Pauline and Valerie, also a much loved gran of Emma, Richard, Billy, Rachael and Angela. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
QUIGLEY - On May 3, in the Bannatyne Nursing Home, after a long illness, aged 65 years, of Grants Houses, Horden. Isabel, a much loved wife of Brian, a devoted mam, dear mother-in-law and a cherished grandma. Cortege to leave residence on Wednesday for service at the Church of the Ascension, Easington Colliery at 11.00 a.m., prior to an interment at Easington Colliery Cemetery. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.
RAINE - Rhoda, of Whitwell Acres, Durham City, formerly of Esh Winning. Died suddenly on May 4 at University Hospital, Durham, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas William and greatly loved mother of Colin, Brian and Norman, grandmother to Stephen, Philip, Catherine and Johanna and great-grandmother to Nathan and Maddie. Funeral service at Acton Road Methodist Church, Esh Winning on Tuesday, May 16 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. Friends are warmly invited to a reception with the family afterwards, at Mount Oswald Manor. Donations in lieu of flowers to The British Heart Foundation may be giv-en after the service or c/o N. Alderson Funeral Director Ltd., Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7LD.
RIDDELL - (nee Knox) May 4 (after a long illness bravely borne), of Grange Crescent, Coxhoe. Margaret, aged 49 years, a dearly missed mam of David and Michael, much missed by her mam, brother, sister and the rest of the family. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Joseph's Church, Coxhoe on Thursday, May 11 at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Metal Bridge Cemetery. Any donations, if desired, to the M.S. Society. Rest In Peace
RIDLEY - April 29, of Shildon. Norma, aged 78 years, beloved mother of Edward, Yvonne, William, John and Andrew. Would friends please meet for service and cremation in Durham Crematorium on Monday, May 15 at 3.00 p.m.
ROBINSON - (nee Hutchinson) May 3. Peacefully, in hospital. Ivy Beatrice, aged 82 years. Dearly loved mam of son Douglas and Stephen, daughter-in-law Anne and grandchildren. Funeral Thursday May 11. Would friends please meet for service 1.45 p.m. Darlington Crematorium. Greatly missed.
ROBINSON - May 10, peacefully in hospital. Alice Maud (Pops, nee Sirell) aged 87 years, of Station Road, Blackhall, dearly beloved wife of the late Victor and a much loved mam of Bill. Cortege to leave residence on Monday for service at St. Andrew's Church, Blackhall at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Hartlepool Crematorium. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the Church.
RUFFLE - (Sacriston) Peacefully at home May 6, aged 58 years. Laura, much loved wife of Gordon, loving mam of Joanne, Jill and Jackie. Loved mother-in-law of Andrew and Darren and a devoted gran to Bethany, Liam, Andrew, Ruairidh, also a much loved sister and aunt, a wonderful lady who will be sadly missed by all her loving family and many friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Peter and St. John's Church, Scriston on Wednesday May 10, at 10.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. By request family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to, Cancer Research U.K.
RUTH - May 10 (peacefully), of Ludworth, formerly of Thornley. Mary Elizabeth (nee Sewell), aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late William Stephenson, dearly loved mother of Marion, Mary, Marjorie, Bill and Alison dearest mother-in-law and a much loved grandma and granny. Cortege leaving Ludworth Wednesday at 9.50 a.m. Friends please meet at Thornley Methodist Church for service at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Thornley Cemetery.
