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McCARTHY - On April 2, peacefully at home with his loving family beside him. Dave, aged 46 years, of Darlington dearly beloved husband of Lynn, much loved dad of Michael and Donna, adored grandad of Leah and Abigail, also devoted son of Muriel and brother to Keith and Gary. Funeral Monday, April 10. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 11.00 a.m., prior to private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
MILFORD - April 5 (peacefully, in hospital), of Belford Way, Newton Aycliffe. William (Slim), aged 74 years. Much loved husband to Jean, loving dad of Mark, Scott, Bryce, Jackie and the late Alan, also dearly loved brother, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Tuesday April 18. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. at for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe followed by cremation at Darlington.
MINNIS - Formerly Bearpark. Peacefully in hospital on April 2, aged 78 years. David dearly beloved husband of the late Doris, much loved dad of Robert and Keith, also a dear brother of Richard. Will be sadly missed by all his loving family. Friends please meet at Mountsett Crematorium on Friday April 7 for service at 10.15 a.m. By request family flowers only.
MOHAN - March 26 (suddenly in hospital, at Bristol), of Skipton Close, Ferryhill. Mary, aged 77 years, much loved wife of the late Joseph, dear mam of Patricia and son-in-law Alan, also a dear grandma of Kim. Would friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church at 1.15 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
MORRISSEY - Gordon, aged 81 years, of Ravensworth, died suddenly at home on March 29, dearly loved and adored husband and soulmate of Kathleen and a dear uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service at Ravensworth Methodist Chapel on Thursday April 6 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the Chapel. No flowers please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the Chapel for Ravensworth Chapel Funds.
MOUNTAIN - March 30 (peacefully, in hospital), of Bearpark. Steven, aged 47 years. Loving father of Stevan, Jade, Nathan and Jasmine, much loved fiancé of Alison and a dearly loved brother. Friends please meet for service in St. Edmund's Church, Bearpark on Thursday April 6, at 11.30 a.m. with private interment to follow. Friends welcome for refreshments at Bearpark Club afterwards.
OXLEY - On April 4, after a long illness bravely borne. Jim, aged 75 years, of Darlington, dearly loved husband of the late Edith, a much loved dad of Carol, Brian and David, father-in-law of Eileen and Joanne, also a special brother of Shirley. Funeral Wednesday April 12. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Ward 42, Haematology, Darlington Memorial Hospital or St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington DL3 7UA.
PARKINSON - (nee Peverall) On April 3, passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by her loving family. Jean, aged 56 years, beloved daughter of Irene and the late William, loving mum of David, Jo-anne, Helen, Susan and Jennifer, grandma of Lauren, Alex and Chloe, a dearly missed sister of Colin, the late Steven and Gwen. Friends please meet on Monday, April 10 at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in South Road Cemetery.
PATRICK - Ann (nee Harker), aged 72 years, of Colburn, died peacefully in hospital on April 1, after a short illness. Dearly loved mother of Patricia, Philip, Sharon and Anthony, dear mother-in-law to Phillip, Ian, Lynne and Jane and loving grandmother to David, Jamie, Edward, Catie and Matthew. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, April 10 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. At Ann's own request please wear bright clothing. Floral tributes may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond.
PEARN - On March 29, of Hazel Terrace, Shotton Colliery. John, aged 68 years, a dearly loved brother of Doris, Thomas, Henry, Robert, Ann, George and the late Raymond and Mary. Friends please meet on Thursday at 10.30 a.m. for service and cremation at Sunderland Crematorium. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane, Funeral Directors. Tel. (0191) 5862136.
PENNINGTON - (nee Waite) March 30 (in hospital), of Westfield Terrace, Bishop Middleham. Lilian (Lily), aged 75 years, dearly loved wife of Jack and a dear mam of Linda and Lesley, a much loved grandma of Louise and Stephen, mother-in-law of Peter and Malcolm and a loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Thursday April 6 at 2.30 p.m.
POTTER - Tuesday, March 28, 2006, peacefully at home. Olive, aged 93 years, dearly loved wife of the late Bill, of Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, Thirsk, loving mother of Terry, Derrick and Colin, dear mother-in-law to Jean, Margaret and Greta and a much loved granny and great-granny. Funeral service at St James the Greater, Baldersby St James on Friday, April 7 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only but donations in lieu of flowers will be given to the Fabric Fund of St James and the Harrogate and District Society for the Blind for which a plate will be provided in Church.
PUNTON - March 31 (suddenly), of St. Margarets Court, Durham. Eva (nee Straughair), aged 74 years. Dearly loved mam of Evelyn and Thomas and a dear nana of Gary, Jean and Claire and great-nana of Adam, Lauren and Johnathan. Friends please meet for service in St. Aidan's Church, Framwellgate Moor on Friday April 7, at 12.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for The Coronary Care Unit, University Hospital may be sent to, N. Alderson Funeral Director, Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor, Durham. DH7 7LD. Friends welcome for refreshments at The Salutation afterwards.
RAINE - April 1 (peacefully, in Denehurst, Ferryhill), late of Witton Park. Vera (nee Sample), aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Tom (Bill), loving mam of Glen and Susan. Would friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park on Monday April 10, at 10.30 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
RAMSAY - William R.I.B.A., of Bishop Auckland, died peacefully at home on April 4. Bill, dearly loved husband of Aline (Robson), wonderful, loving dad to Elizabeth and the late Alison-Jane, a much loved and loving grandpa of Jane, Jonathan, Anna and James, loved and respected by all his Family and Friends. "In Heavenly Love Abiding". Will friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church at 12.45 p.m. on Tuesday April 11, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given to the Coronary Care Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
RAW - Reuben, aged 91 years, of Middleton Tyas, died peacefully after a short illness. Beloved husband of the late Nella, much loved father of Elizabeth and Judith and a loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angel's Church, Middleton Tyas on Monday, April 10 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Friends please meet at the Church. If desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for The Injured Jockey's Fund.
REED - Clifford, aged 73 years, of North Green, Staindrop, died peacefully in hospital on April 2. Beloved son of the late Annie and a dear nephew and cousin. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, April 11 at 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. No flowers please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided at the Crematorium Chapel for Ward 3, Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
REED - Roma Mildred Aged 92 years, of Elderwood Residential Home, Darlington. Peacefully at The Memorial Hospital after a short illness, much loved sister of the late Maurice Reed and aunt of Leonard Reed. Funeral Wednesday April 12. Would friends please meet at 1.30 p.m. for service at Northlands Methodist Church, Darlington, followed by cremation.
RICHMOND - March 31 (died peacefully). Dorothy Mary (Dot), of Coleridge Gardens, a loving wife of John, a dear mam of Julie, a special nanna of Lucy, Amy and Sarah, also great-nanna to Bethany. Funeral to take place on Thursday, April 6. Would family and friends please meet 12.30 p.m. for service in St. Augustine's Church, prior to cremation at Darlington. Rest In Peace
RIPLEY - April 4, of Newtown House, Stanhope. Bessie (nee Sanderson), aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Robbie Ripley and a beloved aunt. A committal service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday April 13 at 12.00 noon., will be followed by a thanks giving service at Stanhope Methodist Church at 2.00 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if desired may be left for The Methodist Church.
RIPLEY - On March 31. Bill, aged 72 years. A loving husband to Jeanette, a wonderful father to Christian and Matthew, a beloved father-in-law to Helen and adored grandfather to Heather and Aidan and a valued friend. Service at St. John The Baptist Church, Kirby Wiske Village Nr. Northallerton on Friday April 7, at 2.00 p.m. prior to interment. Donations welcome to Church Fabric Funds. Friends please meet at church.
