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PHILLIPSON - April 12, peacefully with her family around her, of Whitby Way, Darlington. Alice, aged 67 years, beloved wife of Phil, dear mother of Marie, Helen and Stuart, grandmother of Carl, Kerri, Stephen, Clare, Andrew, Sarah, Christopher, Rachel and Joe and grandmother of Marc, Amy, Lewis and Ellie. Funeral Friday, April 21. Will friends please meet for service and cremation 9.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
PICKERING - April 7 (at home, in Cambridge), formerly of Bishop Auckland. Ella, aged 69 years, beloved sister of Alex, Lena, Robert and Susie, a loved aunt of Ella, also a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Cortege leaving her sister's residence Sun Street Bishop Auckland on Friday, April 21 at 9.45 a.m. for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Ceme-tery. A bus will be provided from the residence.
PICKERING - Donald Mason Suddenly, at home in Great Ayton on his 70th birthday, April 13. Darling husband of Anne, much loved dad of Catherine, grandad of Frances and father-in-law of Paul. To be received into The Church of St. Margaret Clitherow, Great Ayton on Sunday April 23 at 6.00 p.m. Requiem Mass on Monday April 24, at 11.00 a.m. 'Eternal rest give unto him Oh Lord'.
PLEWS - On April 15, peacefully, of Lenthor Farm, Brompton. Joyce, aged 85 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Len, loving mother of Lawrence, Derek and Margaret, a dear mother-in-law of Richard, a dearest nan of Sarah, Jennifer, Hannah, Rachael, Alas-tair, Fraser and Fiona and great-nan to Joseph. Private family cremation followed by a Thanksgiving Service on Friday, April 21 at St. Thomas' Church, Brompton at 4.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the District Nurses.
RACE - George On April 18, of Brancepeth Chare, Peterlee. George, aged 83 years, a dearly beloved husband of Alice (nee Carr), loving dad of Joan, Alan, Janet and George, a dear father-in-law of Sid, Jackie, Andrew and Angela and also a cherished grampy and great-grampy. Cremation Hartlepool Crematorium on Monday, April 24. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Peterlee Methodist Church at 12.30 p.m. Following the service a reception will be held at Shotton Hall, Banqueting Suite, all welcome. Enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel. (0191) 5864322.
RAINE - April 18 (suddenly, in hospital), of 35 Finnings Avenue, Langley Park, Durham. Hilda, (nee Holliday), aged 84 years. Dearly loved mam of Arnold and Linda and a dear grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Friday April 21, at 1.00 p.m.
RAPER - April 18, peacefully in hospital. Alan, aged 70 years, of Darlington, devoted husband of the late Loreen and a very very dear dad of Tommy, Christine and Carol, much loved grandad of Anne-Marie, Andrea, Dawn, Kerry, Dennis, Katie, Hannah, Daniel and Kirsty also a great-grandad and loved father-in-law to Julie. Thank you to Ward 43, Darlington Memorial Hospital and an extra special thank you to Jeanette, Oncology Nurse. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, April 26 at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Friends invited, please meet at the crematorium chapel.
RICHARDSON - April 13, in hospital, of Silkin Way, Newton Aycliffe. Dennis Gordon, aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of Ellen, a dear dad of Beverley, Caroline and Nicola, also a much loved father-in-law, grandpa and great-grandpa. Funeral Monday, April 24. Would friends please meet for service and cremation 2.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to The Great North Air Ambulance.
ROBINSON - On April 15, in hospital, of Wayside, Wheatley Hill. Ella (nee Reay), aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late Ernest, dearly loved mother of David and Paul, dearest mother-in-law of Mandy, a much loved nana of Danielle and Jamie, also a dearly loved sister. Cortege leaving residence Monday, April 24 at 1.50 p.m. Friends please meet at All Saints' Church for service at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Wheatley Hill Cemetery. All family and friends are invited back for refreshments at Wheatley House.
ROBSON - April 18 (suddenly after a short illness), of Wearhead. Pam (nee Rowell), aged 69 years. Loving wife of Alan, dearly loved mum of Tyrone, dearest mother-in-law of Jennifer, also a much loved sister. On Pam's wishes the funeral is strictly private with Pam's immediate family only. Service in St. Thomas Heathery Cleugh Church on Monday April 24. Alan, Tyrone and Jennifer would be pleased for extended family and close friends to join them at The Cowshills Hotel, at 1.30 p.m.
ROBSON - Mary, aged 84 years, formerly of Church Drive, Great Ayton, passed away peacefully at Maple Lodge Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison on April 12. Beloved wife of the late Bill Robson, much loved mother of Derek and Susan, dear mother-in-law of Hazel and loving grandma of Rebecca. Family cremation. A service of thanksgiving will take place at Christchurch, Great Ayton on Friday, April 28 at 11.00 a.m. Friends please meet at the church. Donations, if desired, may be given in church for Alzheimer's Research and Church Funds.
SAVILLE - On April 16, of Cheveley House Residential Home, Belmont. Phoebe, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Charlie, a much loved mam of Neil and mother-in-law of Rose, dearly loved grandma of Michael and a loving great-grandma of Liam. Would friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church, Kelloe on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 2.00 p.m., prior to interment in Kelloe Cemetery.
SCOTT - On April 15 (in hospital), of 6 Field House Terrace, Durham. Douglas, aged 95 years, (Emeritus Professor of German at Durham University). Husband of the late Margaret and father of Elisabeth and Helen. Friends please meet for serivce at Durham Crematorium on Saturday April 22, at 9.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimers Society c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service Limited, Gilesgate, Durham.
SELF - Winifred Frances, known as Wynne (nee Fairey), died peacefully at Harefield Nursing Centre on Friday, March 24, 2006. Much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her funeral has taken place.
SHAW - April 13 (peacefully, at home). Margaret of Burn Lane, Newton Aycliffe. A beloved wife of Michael, a dearly loved mam of Michelle and the late Giles and Paul, mother-in-law of Dave, also a much loved grandma of Gemma and Laura. Funeral Thursday April 27. Would friends please meet 12.15 p.m. for service in St. Clare's Church, prior to private cremation.
SIMKISS - April 16 (suddenly at home). Reg, aged 73 years, of Wimbledon Close, Darlington, a devoted dad, a loving grandad and great-grandad, also a dear brother. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Tuesday, April 25. Would family and friends please meet 12.45 p.m. for service at St. Teresa's R.C. Church, prior to private burial.
SIMMONDS - April 13, of The North Point Hotel, Tow Law. Stephen (Steve), aged 52 years (Publican, formerly of Low Fell). Beloved husband of Kath, devoted dad to Dawn and her fiance Sean, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25, followed by a service and cremation in Saltwell Crematorium at 12.00 noon.
SIMPSON - April 17, 2006, in hospital, of Roseberry Crescent, Thornley. Iris (nee Williams), aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late William, dearly loved mam of Joyce, Colin and Christine, dear mother-in-law of Dave, Joan and Ben, a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Would friends please meet at Thornley Methodist Church on Friday, April 21 for service at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Thornley Cemetery.
SMITH - April 12, peacefully at her son's home, 24 Halton Road, Newton Hall, of Fairwell View, Langley Moor. Teresa, aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late Alfred, much loved mother of David, John and Kathleen, Anne and Glen and Margaret, loving grandma of David, Michael, Stewart and Andrew and a dear great-grandma of Connor and Alfie. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Langley Moor on Thursday, April 20 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice. All welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor afterwards. Bus provided from the church to crematorium, Mount Oswald and return home.
SNOWDEN - April 14 (peacefully), of Sowerby House Nursing Home, formerly of St. Mary's Close, Thirsk. Geoff, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Madge and the late Nadine, loving father of Alan, father-in-law to Lis and stepfather to Tony and Helen and a dear grandad. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Monday, April 24 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Association.
