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STURDY - March 1 (peacefully), formerly of Thornton-le-Moor. Blanche, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Eric, loving mother of Maureen, Denis, Angela, Wendy, Carol and the late Malcolm, a dear sister, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service will be held at St. Andrew's Church, South Otterington on Wednesday, March 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Thornton-le-Moor.
TATE - On March 6, in hospital, of St. Aidans Lodge and late of Oswald Court, Durham. Ethel (nee Harman), aged 97 years, loved wife of the late Fred, dearly loved mother of Sheila and Ethel, mother-in-law to Charles and the late Alan, also a loving nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service at St. Oswald's Church, Durham on Friday, March 10 at 2.45 p.m. Cremation to follow.
TEASDALE - Norman, aged 98 years, of Stockton, was Chief Inspector of Durham County Fire Brigade. We've know him for thirty six years, we mourn together. From Mr. Viv and Mrs. Hilda Wood, Westcliffe-on-Sea, Essex.
THOMPSON - March 6 (in hospital), of Flass Street, Durham. Thelma, aged 82 years. Dear daughter of the late Frank and Florie, also a loving cousin and sister-in-law, aunty and godmother. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday March 14, at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to, Leukemia Research or Guide Dogs for The Blind c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham. DH1 2HX.
THOMPSON - March 7 (in hospital), of 13 Woodland Terrace, Nettlesworth. Jean, aged 67 years. Dearly loved husband of Harry and dear mam of Pauline and Keith, mother-in-law to Christopher and nana to Alex, Amalia, James and Charlotte. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, North Road, Durham on Tuesday March 14, at 2.15 p.m. Cremation to follow, family flowers only. Donations in lieu to ward 5, University Hospital at North Durham c/o, the family and afterwards all welcome to Mount Oswald Golf Club.
THOMPSON - March 8 (peacefully, in hospital), of Northaller ton. Allan, dearly beloved husband of Dorothy and the late Joan. Funeral service to take place at St. Leonard's Church, Thornton-le-Street on Monday March 13, at 11.30 a.m. followed by interment. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for church funds.
TROUGHTON - March 8, of Fishburn. Edward (Ned), aged 95 years, beloved husband of the late Mary, a dearly loved brother of Joe and Madeline and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. John Fisher R.C. Church, Sedgefield, Wednesday for a Requiem Mass at 11.50 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. R.I.P.
TUCKER - Dunston February 22 (suddenly, at home), formerly of Spennymoor. Jenny (nee Bell), aged 80 years, dearly loved wife of the late Reginald, a much loved mum of the late Roger and Donald, a dear mother-in-law to Maureen and a loving nan of Debbie, Lisa and great-nan of Kiera, also a dearest sister, sister-in-law, aunt and cousin. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Saltwell Crematorium on Friday, March 10 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Age Concern for which a collection will be taken at the Crematorium.
TURNBULL - (nee Marley) Lily, aged 78 years, peacefully in Poplar Lodge on March 5, late of Swaledale Avenue, Darlington. Dearly loved wife of Ron, much loved mam of Peter and Ian, devoted grandma of Laura, Jenny, Harvey and Felix, dear sister-in-law of Nan and a loving mother-in-law of Alyson and Kate. Funeral Friday, March 10. Would friends please meet for service in Cockerton Methodist Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, may be sent for Darlington Mind, care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
WALTERS - On March 7 (in hospital), of 19 Valley View, Ushaw Moor. Bernard (Bernie), aged 66 years. Devoted husband of Enid, loving dad and best friend of Darren, loving father-in-law of Leanne and treasured grandad. Friends please meet for service at St. Edmund's Church, Bearpark on Wednesday March 15, at 12.30 p.m. Cremation to follow. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired to church funds.
WATTS - March 4, peacefully at Sowerby House Nursing Home. Cathleen, aged 85 years, dearly loved mother of Gordon and a dear grandma of Jonathan and Caroline. Will friends please meet at York Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. on Thursday, March 9.
WELCH - March 4, of Front Street, Frosterley. John Edward, aged 71 years, dearly loved brother of Jenifer and uncle of David. Will friends please meet for service in St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Frosterley on Monday, March 13 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
WESTON - Doctor Norman Taylor Weston, forensic Scientist. Colleagues and friends please meet for a Memorial Service, 11.00 a.m. Saturday March 11 at The Parish Church of St Mary and St Stephen, Wolsingham.
WHEATON - March 7 (after a long illness borne with dignity and courage), of Brook House, Spennymoor. Dorothy (nee Wells), aged 65 years. A dearly loved wife of Bill, a loving mother of Amanda and Lisa, mother-in-law of Andrew and Daren, a much loved grandma of Kyle, Christy, Scott, Jamie and Simonč and a beloved daughter of Nancy. Would friends please meet in The United Reformed Church, Waddington Street, Durham Tuesday for a service at 10.45 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to 'Butterwick Hospice', Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland.
WHEATON - March 7 (after a long illness borne with dignity and courage), of Brook House, Spennymoor. Dorothy (nee Wells), aged 65 years. A dearly loved wife of Bill, a loving mother of Amanda and Lisa, mother-in-law of Andrew and Daren, a much loved grandma of Kyle, Christy, Scott, Jamie and Simonč and a beloved daughter of Nancy. Would friends please meet in The United Reformed Church, Waddington Street, Durham for a service at 10.45 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to 'Butterwick Hospice', Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland.
WHITFIELD - March 6, in hospital, after a long illness bravely borne, of Cornwall Avenue, Darlington. Ena, aged 78 years, beloved wife and soulmate of George and will be sadly missed by her many friends. Funeral Thursday, March 16. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m.
WILSON - Framwellgate Moor February 28, at home. Peggy (nee Bolt), aged 75 years, loving wife of the late John, much loved mam of Hazel and Carole, loved mother-in-law of Les and Ian, devoted nan of Lesley, Kevin and partner Susan and great-grandnan of Ben and Jessica, also a loved sister of Phyllis. Will be sadly missed by her loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Durham on Thursday March 9 at 11.15 a.m., followed by interment at South Road Cemetery at 12.00 noon. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to the British Heart Foundation.
WILSON - March 3, peacefully in hospital, of Brandon. Ivy Florence, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas, much loved mother of Thomas, David, William, Pat, Christine, Linda and the late Albert, dearly loved mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Funeral Thursday, March 9. Would friends please meet at 2.00 p.m., for service at St. Andrew's Church, Brandon followed by interment at Meadowfield Cemetery. All welcome for refreshments at the Red Oak.
WOOD - On March 6, peacefully in hospital, of Leeming Bar. Ernest, dearly loved husband of Nona, loving father of Susan and Kim, father-in-law of Mervyn and Jackie and dearest grandad to Emma and Kirsty. Funeral service and cremation to be held at West Cemetery, Darlington on Friday, March 10 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the British Heart Foundation, care of Barthram Funeral Service, 47 South Parade, Northallerton, DL7 8SG.
WOOD - On March 6, peacefully in hospital, of Leeming Bar. Ernest, dearly loved husband of Nona, loving father of Susan and Mervyn, father-in-law of Kim and Jackie and dearest grandad to Emma and Kirsty. Funeral service and cremation to be held at West Cemetery, Darlington on Friday, March 10 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the British Heart Foundation, care of Barthram Funeral Service, 47 South Parade, Northallerton, DL7 8SG.
