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REAVLEY - April 24, of North View, Meadowfield. Shirley, aged 66 years, dearly loved mother of Nicky and Julia, Simon and Anne, Marc and Katie and a dear sister of Neville. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, May 2 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Cancer Research U.K. Friends welcome for refreshments at Meadowfield Club afterwards.
REDDEN - April 25, of Edge Court, Gilesgate. Ruby, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Lawrence, dearly loved mother of Ann, much loved grandma of Wendy, a dear sister of Jack and sister-in-law of Phyllis. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday, May 5 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in South Road Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice. Friends welcome for refreshments at Ruby's home afterwards to celebrate her life.
ROBINSON - April 25 (peacefully, at Springfield Nursing Home), of Greenbank Court, Darlington. Stanley (Stan), aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Eunice, much loved father of Tony, Derek, Sonia and Kevin, a loving father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Wednesday May 3. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Floral tributes if desired to home address.
RODDAM - April 25 (peacefully at home), of Rookhope. Edna (nee Wall), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Nichol, also a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church on Wednesday, May 3 at 9.45 a.m., followed by interment in Rookhope Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be left at the church for Church Funds and the Luncheon Club.
ROGERSON - April 27, peacefully, at Oak Lodge Nursing Home. Maurice, aged 77 years, of Darlington. Brother of Iris, Peter and family, nephew of John and devoted friend of Richie, Maria and family. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, May 4 at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
ROXBURGH - Dorothy On April 22, peacefully at The Mains Nursing Home, Redmarshall. Dorothy (nee Bennett), aged 85 years (formerly of Norton), dearly loved wife of the late Arthur, dearest mother of Edward and Richard, dear mother-in-law of Janet also a much loved grandmother. Service and cremation at Teesside Crematorium, Saturday, April 29 at 10.15 a.m. (St. Hilda's Chapel). Friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to Alzheimer's Disease Society, 55 Albert Road, Middlesbrough.
SAUNDERS - April 17, formerly of Branksome Hall, Darlington. Reginald (Reg), aged 91 years, beloved father of Roger and Paul, dear father-in-law to Carol and Pam, also a dear grandfather and great-grandfather. A private family service has been held. The family wish to express their most sincere thanks to all staff at Barrington Lodge Nursing Home for their care.
SAWLEY - Ellen Gray (nee Snowball) April 27, of Birchwood Court Nursing Home Easington, (formerly of Ashbrooke Estate, Shotton). Nellie, aged 85 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Thomas Jones, loving mother of Valerie and Carol, dear mother-in-law of Arthur and Steve and also devoted gran of Carolyn and her husband Derrick, Neil and Greer, great-gran of Cory, Rhys and Tiana. Cremation Durham Crematorium Wednesday May 3. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 1.30 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
SCARLETT - Amelia (nee Millie Reeve), beloved sister and sister-in-law of Jennie and Jack, Eric and Alma, Anne and the late George, also a loved and respected aunt and great-aunt. Ours to remember
SCARLETT - April 20, formerly of Hunwick. Amelia (Millie), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Tommy, devoted mam of Peter, dear mother-in-law to Linda, also a much loved and loving nana of Jenny and Jonathan. Cortege to leave her sister's residence in Hunwick at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, April 28 for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium for Willington Methodist Church Funds. Rest in peace Mam
SIMPSON - April 23, suddenly at home, in West Auckland. James (Jimmy), aged 73 years, formerly of St. Helens. Beloved husband of Vera, devoted dad of Jimmy, Allan, Helena and Tracey, dear father-in-law, much loved and loving grandad, treasured brother to Maureen and Betty, also dear brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, April 28, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery. R.I.P.
SMITH - April 12. Peter James, aged 66 years, late of Lewes Road. Dear father and special grandad to Edward. Leaving brother Robin's residence, Neasham Road, for a service at 2.15 p.m., on Friday, April 28, at Darlington Crematorium.
SQUIRES - On April 21, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, of Cooper Square, Gilesgate. Eric Sidney (Sid), aged 77 years, devoted husband of Mary, beloved dad of Theresa, Barbara, Irene and Eric, a sadly missed father-in-law of William, Allison and the late Bobbie, also a treasured grandad and great-grandad. Cortege to leave residence on Thursday, April 27 for service at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate at 2.10 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, c/o the family.
STEVENS - On April 24, 2006, peacefully in the Marie Curie Centre, Newcastle, of Belle View Bank, Low Fell, Gateshead, late of Shotton Colliery. George Dunstone, aged 78 years (1st The Kings Dragoon Guards, Former Inspector Kenya Police, Secretary and Treasurer of the Carlton Private Members Club and former manager of the Beaconsfield Public House. Dearly loved husband of Jennie (nee Gibson), much loved dad of John and Ian, dear father-in-law of Jean and Suzanne and devoted grandad of Ashleigh, Matthew, Jonah and George. Dear friend of Helen and son of the late Thomas William and Margaret Elsie Stevens. Cortege to meet on Wednesday, May 3 for funeral service at St. Helen's Parish Church at 1.15 p.m., cremation to follow at Saltwell Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. All welcome afterwards to the Carlton Private Members Club. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Marie Curie Centre, Marie Curie Drive, Elswick.
STOREY - April 21, in hospital, of Birch Road, West Cornforth. Thomas Benson (Tot), aged 68 years, dearly loved husband of Audrey and a loving father of Elaine, Bryan, Andrea and Craig and a loving father-in-law and brother, also a much loved granda. Cortege leaving residence at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, April 27 for service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m.
STRANG - Peacefully after a long illness, on Sunday, April 23, 2006 at Lynbank Hospital, Dunfermline. Jean (nee McGraw), late of Hurworth and former secretary of Firthmoor Junior School. Beloved wife of the late Alec Strang and a much loved mum to Kathleen and Susan and mother-in-law to Richard and Keith, also a proud gran to Stuart, Alastair, Carl and Iain. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, May 3 at 1.50 p.m. at Mortonhall Crematorium, Edinburgh (Pentland Chapel) to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please.
STRONG - April 22, suddenly, in Durham University Hospital, of Brandon. Roderick (Rod), aged 62 years, formerly a fitter at Hugh Mackay Carpets, beloved husband of Mary, much loved dad of Ian, Janet and Lynne and a smashing grandad and also a much loved twin to John. Would friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday, April 28 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Durham University Hospital.
SWALES - April 25, in Sandringham Nursing Home. Cecil, aged 88 years, dearly loved husband of Hilda, devoted dad of Lorna and Dorothy, father-in-law of Arnold and Nick, a dearest grandad of Alison and husband Keith, Andrew and wife Fiona, Tom and Jack, also a much loved great-grandad of Owen, Anna and Mackenzie and a dearly remembered brother and brother-in-law. Funeral service to be held in St. Michael's Church, Heighington on Wednesday, May 3 at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment in The West Cemetery, School Aycliffe. Friends please meet at church.
TAGUE - April 24, of Bishop Auckland, formerly of Witton Park and Teesside. James (Jim), aged 75 years, beloved husband of Iris, dear father of Alan, treasured stepfather to Denise and Angela, father-in-law to Susan, Alfie and Fred, also loving grandad and great-grandad, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's R.C. Church at 1.00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Cemetery. R.I.P.
TAGUE - James Today, tomorrow, our whole lives through, we will always love and remember you. Loved and sadly missed. Angela, Fred, Jeanette and Michelle.
TAGUE - Jim It broke my heart to see you in pain, but I know one day we will meet again. A courageous battle, an amazing fight, you knew you could go when the time was right. Your warmth and smile shines down from above, like a shawl around us all, you surrounded us with love. I find comfort now, I know you're at rest. One in a million, yes, simply the best. Your loving wife Iris.
TAGUE - Jim Dad, grandad and grandad Jim. Today you will always be in the hearts of the ones you loved and their hearts always filled with the memories of you. Loved forever, Alan, Sue, Joanne, Lee, Ian, Lisa and Cameron.
TAGUE - Jim It was a privilege to have known you, an honour to have had you as a brother. Sadly missed by Vera, Mick, John, Billy and Mary.
