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LOBLEY - Ernest (Ernie) Miller, on April 21, in hospital, of Bishop Auckland, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Gladys, devoted and loving father of Doris, a treasured and very special grandpa to Samantha, Jason and Graeme. Cortege leaving residence at 3.00 p.m. on Thursday, April 27 for service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. All friends welcome. Forever in our thoughts. Sleep tight. Special thanks to Dr. Bowron, Jeannie Manning, Dr. Prescott, Sharon (Diabetic Nurse) and Coronary Care.
LOCKEY - Olive (nee Stubbs) On April 23, aged 92 years. Olive of Sedgefield and formerly of Fishburn, beloved wife of the late Bill, a dearly loved mam, mother-in-law, sister, nana and great-nana. Funeral service to take place at St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield on Tuesday May 2, at 10.30 a.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to The Great North Air Ambulance Service, The Imperial Centre, Grange Road, Darlington. County Durham. DL1 5NQ.
LUKE - On April 21 (peacefully at home), of Tobin Street, Trimdon Station. Jean (nee Peacock), aged 78 years, beloved wife of James (Jim), a much loved mother, dearest mother-in-law and a dearly loved grandma and great-grandma. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday at 12.20 p.m. Friends please meet at Rose Street Methodist Church for service at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
LYNCH - Robert (Bob), aged 87 years, of Skeeby, Richmond, died suddenly on April 21. Loving husband of Lilian, devoted dad of Patricia and Paul, loving poppa of Jonty and Ingrid and a dear brother-in-law and friend. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, May 2 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided at the Crematorium Chapel for The Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
MARSH - April 27, of Shildon. Henry (Harry), aged 81 years, devoted husband of Betty, beloved father of Alan and David, dear father-in-law to Evelyn and Christine, a much loved and loving granda of Andrew and Peter, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 2.40 p.m. on Friday, May 5, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left in church for Christian Aid.
MELTON - April 25 (peacefully, at home) of West Corn-forth. Belle (nee Ferguson) aged 82 years, a dearly beloved mother, mother-in-law and granma. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Friday for a service and committal at 11.00 a.m.
MIDDLETON - April 21, 2006, peacefully in his own home. Terence, aged 53 years, of Darlington, loving husband of Joan, sadly missed father of Brian, Stephen, Keith and Richard, much loved grandad, sadly missed by all the family. Funeral Wednesday, May 3, 2006. Would friends please meet 9.25 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
MITCHENER - On April 20, 2006, peacefully in hospital in Stamford, Lincolnshire, of Sherburn Village. Lorraine (nee Adamson), aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Charles and a much loved sister of the late Irene, Audrey and Jack. An adored mum of Elizabeth and sadly missed mother-in-law of Jim. A treasured grandma of Julian and Gilly and dearest great-grandma of Bethany and Thomas.
NIXON - Brian, aged almost 71 years of Park House Farm, Brompton-on-Swale, died peacefully at The Friary Hospital, Richmond on April 24. Dearly beloved husband and soulmate of Kathryn and a much loved father, devoted grandad, great-grandad, brother, uncle and good friend. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday May 5 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired donations for The Victoria Ward, Friary Hospital may be given on the plate provided at the crematorium chapel or alternatively please send c/o, John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd. Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. DL10 4AJ.
OVERTON - April 17, peacefully, at home, William Street, Ferryhill Station. Erica, much loved wife of the late Arthur, dear mam of Eric and beloved grandma of Lucie and Amie. Would friends please meet for service and committal at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday April 27, in Durham Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please.
PARKER-PHILLIPS - Allyson, aged 43 years, of Razes, Le Dorat, France (previously of South Cowton, Northallerton), passed away on April 22, after a long fight with illness. Much loved mummy to Charlie, wife of Allan and daughter of John and Ann. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Enquiries Angela Swinbank. Tel. (01740) 631140.
PATERSON - April 17, peacefully in hospital, surrounded by all his family, of Darlington. Ian Walter Forrestal Paterson O.B.E., dearly loved husband of Isobel, loving father of Clare, Rachel, Mary and James, adored grandpa of Benedict, John, Sarah, Terri, Luke and Kieran. Funeral Friday, April 28. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Augustine's Church at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment West Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the Handicapped Children's Pilgrimage Trust, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
PEACOCK - April 22 (peacefully in hospital), of Romanby (formerly of Nether Silton). John, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Doreen, loving father of Ann and Sheila, a loving grandad and great-grandad. Service at All Saints' Church, Nether Silton on Friday, April 28 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to All Saints' Church and Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
PEEL - April 20, in hospital, of Coxhoe, formerly of West Yorkshire. Robert, aged 74 years, devoted husband of Enid. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Wednesday, May 3 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m.
PEMBERTON - Albany Washington. In hospital on April 19, aged 80 years. Elizabeth (nee Mohan), dearly loved wife of the late Colin, sister of Brian and sister-in-law of Gwyneth and aunt of Judith and Lesley. Friends please meet for funeral service on Wednesday April 26, at Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please. Sadly missed by family and friends.
PRICE - April 19 (suddenly, but peacefully, at home), of Ferryhill. Bob, aged 81 years. Much loved husband of the late Jenny, a dear dad, father-in-law, granda and great-granda. Would friends please meet for service and committal in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 1.30 p.m. on Thursday, April 27. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research. Gentle Jesus up above give granda Bob all our love.
PUGH - April 26, of West Auckland. Edward (Ted), aged 77 years, beloved husband of the late Elsie, devoted dad of Lynn, dear father-in-law to Dave, much loved granda of Brett, Darren and Liam, loving great-grandad to Kacie, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege to leave his daughter's residence in West Auckland at 10.20 a.m. on Thursday, May 4 for service in St. Helen's Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Will friends please meet at church.
PYLE - (Newton Hall) Peacefully, in hospital on April 21, aged 91 years. Mary (Mary Margaret, nee Moore). A loving wife of the late Tom, much loved mam of Brian and June, mother-in-law of Steve and Karyn, devoted grandma of Brian, Jason (B.J.), Andrew, Kate, Jemma and Holly, also a loved sister of Hilda and Harold, will be sadly missed by all her loving family and many friends. Friends please meet for service in All Saint's Church, Newton Hall on Friday April 28, at 2.45 p.m. prior to cremation in Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. By request family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to, Leukaemia Research Fund.
RAPER - April 21, peacefully in Ventress Hall Nursing Home. Evelyn (nee Mansfield), aged 74 years, of Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Stanley, loving mam of Barry, Chris, Geoff, Girly, Maggie and Maureen, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to take place on Friday, April 28 at St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 10.45 a.m., prior to interment at North Road Cemetery. Friends invited, please meet at the church.
RATCLIFFE - On April 21, peacefully in hospital after a long illness bravely borne, of Croft. John, aged 78 years, very much loved husband of the late Doreen, a loving father and grandfather. Funeral Tuesday, May 2. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m.
