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PETCH - December 31, of The Broadway, Darlington. James, aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Hilda, also a dear brother and brother-in-law. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please.
PICKERING - Vera, aged 90 years, of Evenwood Gate, died peacefully in hospital on December 23. Beloved wife of the late Roland, much loved mum of Barrie and Sue, loving gran of Jill and Scott and great-gran of Ben. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, January 5 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided at the crematorium for Cancer Research UK.
POTTS - January 2, of Esh Winning. Maureen, aged 49 years, beloved partner of Tommy, devoted daughter of Kit and Audrey, also a dear sister to Christopher and Kevin. Cortege to leave her parents' residence in Ferryhill at 2.40 p.m. for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. on Thursday, January 12. Will friends please meet at the crematorium. No flowers by request.
POULTER - December 29, of Hollowdene, Crook. David John, aged 61 years, beloved husband of Susan, a dearly loved dad of Deborah, David and Miranda, a loving grandad, also a dear son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church on Saturday, January 7 at 10.40 a.m., followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
RAINE - December 30, peacefully at home in Tow Law. Edna, aged 75 years, devoted wife of the late Nicholas, much loved mam of Lilian, Jeffrey, Ian and Steven, a dear mother-in-law, adored nana and great-nana, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church at 12.00 noon on Friday, January 6, followed by interment in Thornley Road Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given c/o the family for Cancer Research.
RAINE - Michael Tragically died on December 13 in Cumbria. A memorial service for family and friends will be held on Saturday, January 7 at 11.00 a.m. at Durham Crematorium.
REID - January 2, of Bishop Middleham. Edith, aged 83 years, loving wife of the late James, beloved mam of June, Stuart and Deborah, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Will friends please meet for service at St Michael's Church, Bishop Middleham on Tuesday, January 10 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Durham. Forever in our thoughts
ROBINSON - January 2 (suddenly, in hospital). Mary (Molly), aged 88 years, of Thorn Court, Gladstone Street, Darlington, much loved wife of the late Jack, loving mam of Lou, mother-in-law of Trevor, special gran of Almond and Frankie (Woofs), also a dear sister of Jack, Harry and the late Syd and Joan. Funeral Thursday, January 12. Would friends please meet 3.15 pm for service at Darlington Crema torium. Family flowers only please.
ROBINSON - December 30, peacefully at Oak Lodge Care Home, Darlington. Agnes (Bobs), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, dearly loved mother of Susan, mother-in-law of Peter, also a much loved grandma of Claire. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please.
ROBINSON - Dorothy (Doris, nee Lester), aged 91 years, of Church Wynd, Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on December 29. Dearly loved wife of Thomas (Tom), much loved mum of Valerie, Peter, Michael and Susan and a loving grandma. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Tuesday, January 10 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. No flowers please, if desired, donations for the Alzheimer's Society may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
ROWELL - December 27, 2005, peacefully in her sleep. Rosetta, aged 85 years, devoted and beloved wife of the late Desmond, loving mam and a great friend. Sadly missed by all. Funeral Thursday, January 5. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
SCORER - December 30 (peacefully in hospital) of Grasmere, Spennymoor. Enid (nee Franks), aged 72 years, dearly loved wife of Bill, a much loved mam of Lynn and Keith, a devoted gran of Richard and Catherine, also a dear sister. Would friends please meet at Whitworth Church, Spennymoor on Monday, January 9 at 1.40 p.m. for a service, followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Critical Care Unit, Bishop Auckland General Hospital care of Gordon Fletcher and Sons, Charles Street, Spennymoor.
SIMPSON - December 29, at North Tees Hospital, peacefully after a short illness. Joseph (Joe), of Billingham aged 81 years, devoted husband of Fran, loving father to Ann, John and Jill. Will friends please meet at Hartlepool Crematorium at 2.40 p.m. on Monday, January 9. No flowers please.
SIRRELL - Derek On December 24, 2005. Derek, aged 68 years. Will be sadly missed by his wife and family. Funeral Durham Crematorium on January 5, 2006 at 10.30 a.m. No flowers by request.
SMITH - January 3 (suddenly, but peacefully), of Alnwick Close, Bishop Auckland. Thelma (nee Beecham), aged 67 years, beloved wife of Ralph, a much loved mam of Gavin and a cherished gran to Claudia. Would friends please meet for service at Bishop Auckland Methodist Church on Thursday, January 12 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only, by request.
SMITH - January 3, peacefully at home, The Broadway, Darlington. Isabelle, aged 57 years, beloved wife of Tony, dearly loved mother of Craig and Debby, mother-in-law of Steven and will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation.
SNOWDON - December 30 (suddenly in Chimneys Residential Home), formerly of Witton Gilbert. Richard Donald, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Audrey and son of the late Amy, grandson of the late Richard, devoted dad of Patricia and Barbara, also a dear father-in-law of Roy. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Lanchester All Saints' R.C. Church on Tuesday, January 10 at 10.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, Gilesgate. Tel: (0191) 3865392.
SPENCER - On December 31 (peacefully at Maple Lodge Care Home), of Richmond. Alice Mary, aged 92 years, dear auntie of Tony, Wendy, Rosemary and Peter. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Friday, January 6 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment at Richmond Cemetery. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
SPINK - Brian, tragically taken on January 1. Much loved son of Evelyn and John, dearly loved brother of David, Robert and Stephen, dear brother-in-law and much loved uncle. Service at Holy Trinity Church, Murton on January 9 at 10.30 a.m.
STEPHENSON - December 28, peacefully in hospital (late of Gurney Street). Irene, aged 76 years, dearly loved sister of Jean and George, also a loving sister-in-law of Isabel and aunty. Funeral Tuesday, January 10. Will friends please meet for service 1.15 p.m. at St. Mark's Church, prior to interment at North Cemetery Darlington. At Peace
