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WARREN - January 28, peacefully at home, in Hamsterley, surrounded by his family. Ralph, aged 88 years, loving husband of Margaret, also a much loved father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Hamsterley at 1.30 p.m., on Friday, February 3, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given to the British Lung Foundation, c/o the family.
WEBSTER - January 27 (in hospital), of 24 Joseph Patterson Crescent, Ferryhill. George William, aged 81 years, dearly loved husband of Flo, a dear dad of Pauline and Walter, a much loved granda of Martin, Judith and David and great-granda of Grant and Laura. Cortege leaving residence at 10.35 a.m. on Friday, February 3 for a service in the Village Methodist Church at 10.45 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
WELSH - Peacefully at home, after an illness fought with courage and dignity, on January 29, aged 59 years. Vera Lilly (nee Craggs), loving wife of Bill, much loved mother of Lynne and Martin, dear mother-in-law to Clive and Janet, adored and treasured grandma to Michael, Mark and Emily, dearest sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend. Special thanks to Crescent Care, Marie Curie, Hospice at Home and all the staff of Rutherford House for their help and support through her long and difficult illness. Funeral service at Langley Park All Saints 10.15 a.m., February 3, followed by cremation at Durham and afterwards at Langley Park Cricket Club. Long days, long nights, you bore the pain And hoped for cure, but all in vain Then God decided what was best, He took you home and gave you rest.
WILLIAMSON - January 29 (peacefully, in hospital), of The Park, Bishop Middle-ham, formerly of Kirk Merrington. Nellie (nee Smith), aged 89 years, dearly loved wife of the late Joseph, loving mother to Nellie, Kenneth, Ronnie, Jean and Elaine, a dear sister to Frank and a beloved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Would friends please meet for service on Friday, February 3 at 3.30 p.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel.
WILLS - January 31 (in hospital), of Aldgrove Way, Darlington. Joyce, dearly loved wife of Stan and loving mum of Carol, also a much loved sister and aunt. Funeral Wednesday, February 8. Will friends please meet for service and cremation 11.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
WILSON - January 25 (suddenly), of Bishop Auckland. Les, aged 60 years, beloved and loved husband of Ann, devoted dad of Stephen and Denise, dear father-in-law to Peter, loving granda of Lucy and Karl, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.20 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, followed by private interment. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given c/o the family for the British Heart Foundation.
WILSON - January 31 (peacefully, after a long illness), of Brancepath View, Brandon. Jean (nee Davies), aged 62 years, beloved wife of Tony, loving mam of Anthony, devoted grandma of Lewis, dearest mother-in-law of Francisca and will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Will friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, February 7 at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to Howden Burn Nursing Home.
WYLDBORE - January 27 (peacefully at home), of Park Lane, Darlington. Christopher Newman (Chris), aged 52 years, dearly loved husband of Christine, loving dad of Lisa, also a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and son-in-law. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for Ward 42, Haematology, Darlington Memorial Hospital.
YOUNG - January 29 (suddenly but peacefully, in Bishop Auckland General Hospital), of Co-operative Street, Shildon, late of Leeholme. Beryl (nee Tarn), aged 48 years, much loved wife of David, devoted mother of Anthony, Christopher and Samantha, loving sister of Benny and a dear sister-in-law. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Thursday, February 2 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery. Refreshments to be served at the Timothy Hackworth Public House, Shildon, following the funeral service.
ALLAN - Thomas (Tony) Of Seahouses, aged 74 years. Deeply loved husband of Pat, treasured father of Michael, Dawn, Kaye and Sian and dearly loved proud grandad of Zara, Zak, Benjamin and Harrison. Funeral service to be held on Monday January 16, in St. Cuthbert's Church, Framwellgate Moor, Durham at 2.30 p.m. prior to burial. Friends please meet at church.
ALLAN - Thomas (Tony), of Sea-houses, aged 74 years, deeply loved husband of Pat, treasured father of Michael, Dawn, Kaye and Sian and dearly loved proud grandad of Zara, Zak, Benjamin and Harrison. Funeral service to be held on Monday, January 16 in St. Cuthbert's Church, Framwellgate Moor, Durham at 2.30 p.m., prior to burial. Friends please meet at Church.
ANDERSON - January 10 (peacefully at home after an illness borne with great courage and dignity), of 10 Town End, Middleton-in-Teesdale. Joan, beloved wife of John, dearly loved mother of Carole and Eileen and sons-in-law Keith and Malcolm, a loving home nana to Karl, Steven, Adam and Rachel and a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Cortege leaving residence for service at St. Mary's Church, Middleton on Saturday, January 14 at 2.00 p.m. Friends please accept this, the only intimation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be made in church for Teesdale Cancer Research and Church Funds.
ARMSTRONG - January 6 (suddenly), of Bedale. Sheila May, aged 71 years, dearly loved wife of William (Billy), much loved mother of Janice, Paul and Elaine, also dear mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Thursday, January 12 at 12.00 noon.
ARMSTRONG - Mary Edith On January 7, 2006, aged 86 years. Latterly of Corn Close House, Barnard Castle. Dearly loved widow of Paul Armstrong and mother to Rosemary, John and Elizabeth. Grandmother to Victoria, Sarah, Amy, Jonathan and James, also great-grandmother to Benjamin, Samuel and Maximilian. Died peacefully with her family present, after a long and bravely borne struggle. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Friday, January 13 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private interment at Bishop Auckland. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to Butterwick Hospice.
ASH - January 11, of Braunespath Estate, New Brancepeth. Ralph, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Alice, loving father of Sharon and Shaun, father-in-law of Gillian and Colin, a dear granda of Gavin, Craig and Lydia and Sarah, a much loved brother and brother-in-law and will be sadly missed by all the family. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, January 18 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for The Stroke Association.
ATTWOOD - (nee Burke) January 6 (peacefully, at home after a long illness bravely borne). Sheila, aged 69 years, beloved wife of the late Cecil and a loving sister to Kathleen, Audrey and John. Funeral Monday, January 16. Would friends please meet for service 2.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers to Parkinson's Society.
BAINBRIDGE - January 5, 2006, suddenly but peacefully at Borders General Hospital Scottish Borders. Olga May (nee Hill), formerly of Darlington, dearly beloved wife of the late Albert, much loved mum of Elizabeth and mother-in-law of Duncan, treasured nana of Victoria and Steven, also a devoted great-nana to the children both here and in Australia. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, January 17 at 1.45 p.m. to which all friends are invited. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu may be given at the Crematorium for the Injured Jockey's Fund.
BAINBRIDGE - January 12 (peacefully in hospital), of 49 Leekworth Gardens, Middleton-in-Teesdale. Eric, aged 82 years, dearly loved husband of the late Mary, much loved dad of Pat and the late John and a much loved grandad, great-grandad, father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service and interment at St. Mary's Church, Middleton on Wednesday, January 18 at 1.30 p.m.
BALDWIN - January 6 (peacefully in hospital), of The Woodlands, Darlington. Kenneth Leslie, aged 83 years, beloved husband of Kitty and the late Violet, dearly loved dad of Linda and Yvonne, much loved father-in-law, granda and great-granda. Funeral Wednesday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Ward 51, Darlington Memorial Hospital.
BANKS - January 6 (peacefully in hospital). George, aged 90 years, of Thirsk, a dear father and grandfather. Will friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Monday, January 16 at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations to be shared between St. Mary's Church and York Cancer Research.
