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SAUNDERS - April 22 (peacefully), in Eastbourne Care Home. Arthur James Hart, aged 83 years of Yarm Road, Darlington. Dearly loved husband of the late Ruth (nee White), loving dad of Jean, a dear father-in-law of Eric, a much loved grandad Arthur to Adam and Jorja, dearest Arthur to Clare and Simon, also a treasured grandad of Lisa and Lucie. Funeral Friday May 12. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m. for service in St. John's Church, prior to cremation at Darlington. Floral tributes may be sent to, The Co-op funeral Service, Darlington.
SCARR - May 7, peacefully, at Springfield Care Home. Alice Elizabeth, aged 92 years, of Darlington, beloved wife of the late George (Butcher), loving mother of Ronnie and the late Alan, dear mother-in-law of Veronica and Tina and much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to take place on Friday, May 12 at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Friends invited, please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
SHANKS - On May 5, in Kingsway Nursing Home and formerly of Holly Crescent, Sacriston. Sheila, aged 80 years, dearly loved wife of the late Dick and a dear mam, grandma and sister. Friends please meet for service at St. Peter and St. John's Church, Sacriston on Friday, May 12 at 1.00 p.m., interment to follow in Sacriston Cemetery.
SHERRY - May 7 (peacefully, at home), of Northallerton. James (Jim), aged 63 years, a dearly beloved husband of Joyce, dear stepfather of Ian, father-in-law of Lisa and a dear brother. Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Northallerton on Thursday, May 11 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for the Herriot Hospice Home Care.
SIMPSON - Elsie, aged 96 years, passed away peacefully after a short stay in hospital, in Bradford on Thursday, May 4, 2006. A dearly loved wife of the late Robert Hardy Simpson (Bob), mother of Aileen and the late Robert (Bob), grandmother of Julie, Lianne, Susan, Estelle, great-grandmother of Danielle, Lianne, Malcolm, Josh, Ben, Matthew and Niamh and great-great-grandmother to Romanie. A short Memorial Service will be held at St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield on Monday, May 15 at 11.00 a.m. Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to the British Heart Found-ation. A plate will be provided at the Church for this purpose.
SMITH - April 27 (in Qatar). David, loving son of Doreen and the late Tom, dear brother of Maggie and Mark, brother-in-law of Ron and Marie, uncle of Clare and Lauren. Funeral to take place Tuesday, May 9. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
SMITH - April 27, 2006, suddenly but peacefully in hospital (Doha, Qatar). Dave, aged 52 years, much loved husband of Carol, special friend/stepdad to Jules and Tracy, also sadly missed by Andrew, Francis, Amanda, Matthew and all his friends and family.
STOCKDALE - May 7 (peacefully in hospital), of Lytham Road, Darlington. John Allan, in his 92nd year (formerly of Cleveland Bridge), dearly loved husband of Dorothy and a dear brother-in-law, uncle and cousin. Funeral Tuesday, May 16. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Alzheimer's Society, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
STODDART - May 6 (peacefully, in hospital), of Holdsworth Farm, Eggleston, Barnard Castle. Harold Hilton, aged 64 years, a loving father of Joanne and Lisa, a dear brother of Bill, Ion and John and a much loved grandad of Joseph, Danny and Megan. Will friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church, Eggleston on Friday, May 12 at 1.00 p.m., prior to interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Service (UTASS) and Eggleston Carnival may be sent c/o John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 8RB.
SWIFT - Philip Hoyland, died May 8, suddenly at home, much loved husband of Eileen, loving father of Carol and Duncan, adored grandfather of Thomas and Harriet. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Old Byland on Tuesday, May 16 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Great Ormond Street and All Saints' Church. A plate will be provided at the service. Any enquiries to R.H. Barnes Funeral Directors. Tel: (01751) 477877.
TOMLINSON - Ada, beloved wife of the late Jack, the very much loved mother of Barbara, a devoted grandmother to David and Christine and an equally devoted great-grandmother to Steven and Katherine. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, May 11 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired may be given at the service for the Great North Air Ambulance or c/o G. Brownless and Son Funeral Directors, Green Close, Park Terrace, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. DL12 8NN.
VANCE - Suddenly on May 9. John, aged 84 years, of Spennymoor, formerly of Kelloe, devoted husband of the late Mary, also a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege to leave his residence at 10.40 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16 for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be left at the crematorium for the P.D.S.A. Will friends please meet at the crematorium.
WALKER - Carrville I have a guardian angel, who is watching from above. This angel is my Nan, who I will always love. Silent thoughts of time together, hold memories that will last forever. Nan, we will miss you. Lots of love, Sally and David.
WALKER - Carrville On May 9, peacefully at home. Mollie, aged 83 years, dearly loved wife of the late Jack, much loved mum of Heather and Keith, loving nana of Sally. Mollie will be sadly missed by all her loving family, friends and neighbours. 'Always in our hearts Mam'. Please meet for service at Carrville Methodist Church on Tuesday, May 16 at 1.15 p.m., cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium. Small floral tributes welcome or, if desired, donations to the British Heart Foundation, care of Stuart Wright Funeral Service, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
WALLIS - May 9, peacefully in hospital, of Emley Moor Road, Darlington. Billy (William), aged 72 years, devoted and much loved husband of Anne, loving dad of Gary, Lee, Ivan, Susan, Stephen, Alan, Kevin and Darren, also a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. John's Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at East Cemetery.
WALLIS - (Billy) Dad, we never had much time together. The time we had I will treasure forever. Son Ivan.
WATSON - May 4, of Wood Vue, Spennymoor. Robert (Bob), aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of Mary, a much loved brother and brother-in-law, a dear uncle to all his nieces and nephews and a good friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in Trinity Methodist Chapel at 12.45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may if desired be left for Chapel Funds.
WOODHOUSE - May 3, in hospital, of Masham (formerly of Bainbridge). Terry, aged 69 years, the much loved husband of the late Myrna, a treasured dad of Kantele and Alaric and a dear papa of Hannah and Leon. Service and interment at St James' Church, Grewelthorpe on Saturday, May 13 at 2.00 p.m.
WRAY - Died May 9 (peacefully), in Bedale Grange Nursing Home. Clifford, aged 93 years. Husband of the late Marion, dear father of John, Clifford and Ian. Funeral service to be held at St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Friday May 19, at 2.00 p.m.
WRAY - George Sidney (Sid) aged 89 years on May 10, peacefully at Poplar Lodge, former Roll Turner/Toolmaker of Close Street, Darlington, much loved husband of the late Gwennie, wonderful father to Steve, father-in-law to Audrey, amazing grandfather to Nicola and Philip and great-grandfather to Adam. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m.
