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LOWES - April 12, peacefully in the Horton Hospital, Banbury. Marjorie Irene (nee Mather), aged 80 years. The beloved wife of the late John, loving mum of Angie, Peter, Jan, Simon and Sandy and a dear grandma to all her grandchildren. Funeral service and cremation will take place at Banbury Crematorium in Oxfordshire on Thursday, April 20 at 11.00 a.m. Flowers or donations for Cancer Research UK, c/o J and M Humphris, 32 Albert Street, Banbury, Oxon., OX16 5DG.
MARSHALL - Suddenly in hospital, on April 14. Dorothy Hannah, aged 85 years, of Etherley Moor, Bishop Auckland, beloved wife of the late Herbert, also a much loved and loving aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Escomb Saxon Church at 1.00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery.
MASON - April 13, suddenly, of Tow Law. Mary Nora (nee Goodwin), aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late John Simpson, devoted mam of Kathleen, loving nan to Hilary, Simon and the late Colin, much loved aunt to Margaret, also dear sister of Maggie. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church on Saturday, April 22 at 10.15 a.m., followed by interment in Thornley Road Cemetery.
MATHIESON - On April 13, suddenly at peace, of Gore Hill Estate, Thornley. Thomas (Tom), aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Mary, a dear dad, grandad and great-grandad, also a loving brother and a dear friend and neighbour of Louisa and family. Cortege leaving residence Friday, April 21 at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet for service and cremation 1.30 p.m. at Durham Crematorium.
MAYO - (Hetton-le-Hole) Peacefully at home on April 12. Robert, aged 47 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret (nee Welch), much loved dad of Nicola and Robert, dearest son of Jenny and Ron, loving brother of Ronny and Carol, also a very dear brother-in-law and uncle who will be so greatly missed. Would friends please meet on Friday April 21, for service in The Independent Methodist Church, Hetton-le-Hole at 10.30 a.m. Interment to follow in Hetton Cemetery. Enquires to, Tonks Funeral Directors, Tel: (0191) 5262375.
McDONALD - April 15, suddenly in hospital, of Prescott Street, Darlington. David William (Davy Mac), aged 54 years, beloved husband of Lesley, dearly loved dad of Leanne, Gary and David, stepdad of Tracy, Kellie and Ian, father-in-law of Vicky, Rebecca and Richard, also a much loved grandad, dear son of Mary and the late Bill and son-in-law of Ellen and Terry. Funeral Wednesday, April 26. Friends please meet for service in The Church of St. James The Great at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation.
McGLEN - April 15, peacefully with his family at home, of Newton Aycliffe. Ivan, aged 74 years, beloved husband of Joan, loving father of Gillian, Pearl and Ivan, father-in-law to Les, John and Carol, loving grandfather of John, Eleanor, Catherine and Anna. Funeral Wednesday, April 26. Will friends please meet for service and cremation 1.45 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice, Woodland Road, Darlington.
MITCHINSON - April 17, of Bishop Auckland. Kenneth, aged 83 years, beloved husband of Vera Joan, devoted father of Keith and Lynn, a dear father-in-law, a much loved and loving grandad and great-grandad, also a dear brother. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church at 2.30 p.m. on Monday, April 24, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left for church funds.
MOORE - April 17, in hospital, of Vere Road, Barnard Castle. Roger, aged 68 years (died quietly with great courage and dignity, after a short illness), dearly loved husband and best friend of Jean. Devoted father of John, Janice and the late Peter, special grandad of Robert, Daniel and Alexander, father-in-law of Brian and a dear brother, brother-in-law and friend to many. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Wednesday, April 26 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to James Cook University Hospital High Dependency Unit.
MOTT - Mary Emma, aged 98 years, of Middleton Road, Woodland, died peacefully in hospital on April 16. Beloved wife of the late Joseph William Mott, much loved mother of Ken and Dennis, dear mother-in-law to Joan and a loving gran and great-gran. Funeral service at Woodland Methodist Chapel tomorrow, Friday, April 21 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the chapel.
MURPHY - On April 15 (peacefully), of Long Acres, Gilesgate. Betty, aged 90 years, beloved wife of Joseph, a devoted mother of Janet and Gerald, a much loved grandmother of Sarah, Paul and Mark. Would friends please meet for service at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate on Friday, April 21 at 9.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please, by request.
NEAVE - April 11, peacefully at home, of Manfield. James William, aged 69 years, devoted husband of Ida and loving brother of John. Funeral Thursday, April 20. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Manfield at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Mesothelioma Research Fund, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
NUTTALL - April 11 (suddenly), of Stoker Crescent, Wheatley Hill. Peter, aged 79 years, beloved husband of Florence, much loved dad of Kathleen and Peter and father-in-law of Barbara and Vince, adored grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady Queen, Wheatley Hill on Thursday, April 20 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment at Wheatley Hill Cemetery.
ORMSTON - April 14, after a short illness. Reginald John (Reg), of Shildon. Beloved husband of the late Irene, also a dearly loved dad, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery.
PARKER - April 13, peacefully in hospital, of Binchester. Elizabeth, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, devoted mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Friends please meet at Byers Green Methodist Chapel for service on Monday, April 24 at 9.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
PARRY - April 18, of Darlington, (formerly of Fuengirola, Chislehurst, Colomendy and Erith). David Afan, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Elizabeth, loving father of Anna, Gay and Martin, also a much loved father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad, school master and friend. The funeral service will take place on Friday April 28, at 2.00 p.m. in St. Cuthbert's Church, Market Place, Darlington, prior to private cremation. Friends welcome, please meet at the church. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu if so desired to, St. Cuthbert's Church and St. Teresa's Hospice, Darlington. Plate in church.
PARSONS - Florence Eleanor (Flo), of 8 Queens Court, Richmond, peacefully at Morris Grange Nursing Home, Middleton Tyas on April 15. Beloved wife of the late Freddie Parsons. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, April 25 at 11.15 a.m. No flowers please. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
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.
PEART - April 18, peacefully in hospital, of Willow Road, Esh Winning. Joan (nee Golightly), aged 76 years, devoted wife of Arnold, much loved mother of Malcolm and Sheena, mother-in-law of Christine, dearly loved gran of Rachelle, Maxine and Stephanie and a dear sister of Brian and Maureen and the late Ian. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs R.C. Church on Friday, April 21 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Newhouse Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for MENCAP may be given after the Mass. Friends welcome for refreshments in the Parish Centre afterwards. To our Lady of Lourdes we entrust her care. R.I.P.
PERCIVAL - April 15, peacefully at Eastbourne Care Home, Darlington. Elizabeth Anne (Annie), beloved wife of the late Harry, dearly loved mother of Julia and Jimmy, mother-in-law of Sam, also a much loved nana. Funeral Monday, April 24. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m.