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WALLER - Mary Una, aged 75 years, of Moor Road, Melsonby, died peacefully at home on October 13 after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved wife of Brian, much loved mum of Melvyn, Barry, Terry and Lynn and a dear mother-in-law, loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at St. James' Church, Melsonby on Thursday, October 19 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private interment. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Butterwick Children's Hospice and Melsonby Church Funds.
WALLIS - October 16 at The Gardens, Darlington (formerly of Devonshire Road). Marjorie, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Geoff, dear mam of Richard, loving aunt of Christine and Gillian, dear sister-in-law of Rita, special and very close cousin of Freda, Raymond and Audrey. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WARD - October 14 (peacefully in hospital), of Kemble Green South, Newton Aycliffe. Brenda, aged 59 years, loving wife to George, much loved mam to Claire, devoted grandma to Aidan, also a dearly loved sister-in-law and aunty. Funeral Friday, October 20. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by interment in the West Cemetery, Newton Aycliffe.
WHITE - October 14, (peacefully), of Trimdon Village. Wilf, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Ada, much loved dad of Robert and Alan, dear father-in-law of Ruth and Na, devoted grandad of Greg and also a dearest brother and brother-in-law. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Monday October 23, at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for The Alzheimers Society, a plate will be provided at the crematorium.
WHITFIELD - October 11, peacefully at home, of Ushaw Villas, Ushaw Moor. Maureen (nee Flatley), aged 73 years, beloved wife of the late Eddy, dearly loved mam of Angela and George, much loved nana of Michael, Stuart, Joanne, Jordan and Lauren. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, October 18 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Cancer Research U.K. may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at St. Joseph's Catholic Club afterwards.
WHITTAKER - October 14 (peacefully, at home), of Maude Terrace, St. Helen, Auckland. Dennis, aged 70 years. Beloved son of the late Ralph and the late Lillian, a much loved brother of Phillip, Eric and Sandra, also a dearest brother-in-law and uncle. Interment Thursday October 19, in Bishop Auckland Cemetery. Cortege leaving residence at 10.35 a.m. for a service in St. Helen's Church at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at church. Refreshments will be provided at Tindale W.M.C. and The Wheatsheaf Public House, St. Helen, Auckland after the funeral.
WILKINSON - October 16, of Coniscliffe Road, Darlington. Edna, aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Peter, dearly loved mother of Philip and Ian, also a loving grandma of Thomas. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m.
WILLIAMSON - Peacefully with dignity, in hospital, on October 13, of Coppice Hill, Esh Winning. Dorothy, aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Norman, loving mam of Linda, Susan and Paul and a devoted grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service in Esh Winning Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 18 at 3.00 p.m., followed by interment in Parkwood Cemetery.
WOOD - October 11, of Chestnut Cottage, Ushaw Moor. Johanne, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late George William. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, October 19 at 11.00 a.m.
WOOD - October 16, of St. William's Care Home, Darlington. Minnie Doreen (Rene), aged 82 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Dickie, much loved mam of Margaret and Pauline, dear mother-in-law of Franz and Jackie, loving nana of Darren and Marischa, much loved great-nana of Guy and Magnus, also a dear sister and aunt. God Bless. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Darlington Alzheimer's Society, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WOODWARD - October 14, peacefully in hospital, of Taylor Grove, Wingate. Peter, aged 70 years, dearly loved husband of the late Mary (nee Marley), loving father of Anne and Gillian, very dear father-in-law to Robert, much loved grandad of Samantha, Gary and Richard, also great-grandad of Megan. Cortege leaving residence Monday, October 23 at 9.35 a.m. Friends please meet at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill for service at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
ABSON - On October 9, peacefully, in Sydney, Australia (formerly of Newton Aycliffe). Annie Maria (Nancy) aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Ronald, dearly loved mother of Eamonn and Thelma, a dear mother-in-law and grandma. Memorial service details later.
ALLINSON - On October 5, peacefully in hospital. Max, aged 79 years, of Cockerton, dearly beloved husband of June, much loved dad of Lynn, father-in-law of Des, devoted grandad of Marc and Debs, Nicholas and Bev, adored brother of Roger, Sheila and Don in Australia, also Neil and Terry. Funeral Thursday, October 12. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent for The Great North Air Ambulance Service, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BALDWIN - On October 8, in hospital (formerly of Trimdon Station, Deafhill). Thomas Donnison Baldwin, aged 66 years, beloved husband of Lesley, dear father, father-in-law, grandad, a loving son of Irene (nee Baldwin) and the late Matty, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service will take place on Friday at the Parish Church of Holy Trinity, Davison Drive, Hartlepool at 10.30 a.m. prior to interment at West View Road Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research, c/o Lamb the Jewellers, York Road, Hartlepool.
BATY - October 7 (peacefully, in hospital), of Romanby. John, dearly loved husband of Mavis, loving father of John, Howard and Peter. Funeral service to take place at All Saint's Church, Northallerton on Friday October 13, at 12.45 p.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for Cancer Care U.K.
BEADLE - October 8 (peacefully in hospital), of Middleton-in-Teesdale. Walter, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Jean, loving brother of Rosa and the late Peggy, Gilbert, Winnie and Bertha, also much loved uncle, great-uncle and brother-in-law. Will friends please meet for funeral service at Middleton Methodist Chapel on Saturday, October 14 at 11.00 a.m., to be followed by private family interment at St. Mary's Churchyard. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given in chapel to Cancer Research UK (Teesdale).
BIELBY - Joy October 10, at Middleton Hall, aged 78 years. Joy, (nee Hammond), former head teacher at Roecliffe C of E Primary School, near Boroughbridge. Beloved wife of the late Deryck Bielby and a dear aunt. Funeral private at her request.
BLACKBURN - October 6, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. Jim, aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of Vera, a dear father of John and Judith. Funeral Friday, October 13. Would friends please meet for service 10.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Alzheimer's Research, a plate will be provided at the crematorium.
BLACKLOCK - October 8 (peacefully, at home), of South Church Road, Bishop Auckland. Gladys, aged 77 years. A dearly beloved wife of the late Joshua (Joe), a devoted mother to Trevor, Brian and Margaret and a dear mother-in-law of Jennie, Kathleen and Ken, also a much loved grandma and a dear sister to Doreen. Private committal at Durham Crematorium. Friends are welcome for a Memorial Service in The Baptist Church, Bishop Auckland on Monday October 16, at 3.30 p.m.
BOWES - October 9, of Westcroft, Stanhope. Norman, aged 82 years, loving husband of Jennie, a dearly loved father of Allan and Gary, father-in-law of Elaine and Sharon, much loved grandad of John and partner Sarah, Stuart, Rachael, David and Adam and great-grandad of Declan. Will friends please meet for service in Stanhope Methodist Chapel on Monday, October 16 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research, plate in chapel.
