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SHEPHERD - Robert (Bob) On September 28, 2006, suddenly but peacefully, at home in Great Ayton. Robert (Bob), aged 81 years (formerly of Sheepfold Farm, Ingleby Greenhow), husband of the late Mary, father of Rob, Marion and Ian, a dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service to be held on Monday, October 9 in St. Andrew's Church, Ingleby Greenhow at 11.00 a.m. Would friends kindly meet at Church.
SHORT - At home on September 27, of Coxhoe. Roland, aged 86 years, a dear husband of Norma, devoted dad of Denise, respected father-in-law of Stuart, proud and loving grandad of Bryan and Ian, also a very special person to Helen. Friends please meet on Monday, October 9 at 11.00 a.m. for a Service of Thanksgiving at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Great North Air Ambulance, c/o Ivan Cochrane, Funeral Director, Ashbrooke House, Old School Row, Shotton Colliery, DH6 2LW. Tel. (0191) 5862136.
SIMPSON - On September 29, 2006. John Donald, aged 87 years, formerly of Parkland Drive, Darlington, beloved husband of Betty, dear father of Pamela and Elizabeth and a much loved father-in-law and grandfather. His service is to be held at 3.30 p.m. tomorrow Thursday, October 5 at Loughborough Crematorium, Leics. Enquiries to G. Gamble and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors. Tel: (01509) 415415.
SIMPSON - Brenda, aged 85 years, of Broumley Court, Staindrop, formerly of Ingleton, died peacefully in hospital on October 1. Beloved wife of the late Ray, much loved mam of John and Denise and a dear sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Ingleton on Monday, October 9 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium Friends please meet at the church.
SNOWDON - On October 4, of Coronation Terrace, Coxhoe. Pat, aged 68 years, beloved wife of Gordon, a much loved daughter of Ina and the late Jack, a dearly loved sister of Eunice and Jack and a loving sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, October 10 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only.
STATON - October 3, peacefully, at North Park Care Home, Darlington, late of Park Lane. Vera, aged 88 years, dearly loved wife of Kenneth and a dear mother of Maurice and Margaret. Funeral Tuesday, October 10. Will friends please meet for service 1.45 p.m. at Bondgate Methodist Church, prior to interment at the West Cemetery.
STEPHENSON - George You were a special companion and friend and a true gentleman to the heart, full of smiles, laughter and tears. My memories may fade but will never die. Brenda xxx God saw you getting weary and did what He thought best. He put His arms around you and took you home to rest. Sarah, Mandy, Adnan and Jessica x
TOWLARD - Denis On September 30, 2006, suddenly at home, aged 89 years (Headmaster of Thornaby Church of England School 1956 - 1982). Dearly loved and much devoted and loving husband of Audrey, dearest father of Ruth and father-in-law of Bob, darling grandfather of John and Mary, adoring great-grandfather of Alexandra, Lisa, Clara and James. Service in St. Mark's Church, Trenchard Avenue, Thornaby Friday, October 6 at 1.30 p.m., prior to interment at Thornaby Cemetery. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to Jesuit Missions, 11 Edge Hill, London SW19 4LR for the work of Father Luis Ruiz with Lepers in Macau and China, a charity dear to Denis' heart.
TWINN - October 1, peacefully, in hospital. David William (Twinny), aged 68 years, of Sowerby, beloved husband of Eileen, dearly loved father of Simon and Rebecca, dear father-in-law of Sandra, special and much loved grandad of Amy, Bowen, Liberty, Alicia, Korbon and Chloe. Would friends please meet for service at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Monday, October 9 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in memory of Dave may be sent to the Lambert Memorial Hospital, Thirsk. We all loved him so much and he will be sadly missed. Life will never be the same again.
WARD - October 3, in Darlington Memorial Hospital. Reginald (Reg), aged 86 years, dearly loved husband of the late Freda, dear father of Pauline, Helen, Graeme, Colin, Kathleen, Liz and Jane, also a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday October 11 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice.
WATSON - Darlington October 1 (suddenly), of Brook Terrace. Maurice, aged 73 years, dearly loved husband of Joan, beloved dad of Barbara and Michael, dear father-in-law of Les and Jacqui, devoted grandad of David and Stephen and great-grandad of Jordan. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Thursday October 5. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu in aid of the British Heart Foundation will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. Tel (01325) 482999.
WINSHIP - October 3, (suddenly, at home), of Sacriston. Mary, aged 61 years, (nee Davison). Loving wife of Stan, dear mother and grand- mother. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday October 9, at 10.00 a.m. Close family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to, The British Heart Foundation c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Langley Park, Durham.
AINSLEY - September 21, suddenly at home, of Ferryhill. Elizabeth (Bette), aged 71 years, loving mum of Jim, treasured grandma of Jon, beloved mother-in-law of Anne Marie and a dear great-aunt of Caroline and Mark. Would friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Thursday, September 28 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Duncombe Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for the Great North Air Ambulance.
ALDERSON - Audrey Doris (nee Chappell) September 25, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness. Audrey Doris, aged 83 years, of Billingham, much loved wife of the late John (Jack), dearly loved mam of Graham, dear mother-in-law of Jean, also a devoted grandma of Sarah, great-grandma of Kaliq (Bermuda) and a dear sister of Shirley (South Africa). Service to be held in St. Cuthbert's Church, Billingham on Tuesday, October 3 at 11.00 a.m., prior to private crem-ation. Friends please meet at Church. Colours may be worn.
ALDERSON - September 24 (peacefully in hospital), of Dalton Crescent, Shildon. John, aged 68 years, a dearly loved father of Liz, Ross and John (his family in Australia), also a much loved uncle to all his nephews and nieces. Cremation Tuesday, October 3 at Darlington. Cortege leaving residence at 1.40 p.m. for a service in the Salvation Army Citadel, Shildon at 1.50 p.m. Friends please meet at the Citadel.
BAINBRIDGE - September 22, of Darlington, formerly of Shildon. John, aged 53 years, devoted son of John and Joyce, beloved brother to David and Tracey, a dear brother-in-law, also a much loved and loving uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, September 29, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
BARRON - September 23 (suddenly at home), of Leeholme. Bobby, aged 83 years, beloved husband of Isabel, much loved father of David, Derrick and Sandra, also a dearly loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Friday, September 29. Would friends please meet at 9.30 a.m. for a Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Coundon, followed by interment in the churchyard. R.I.P.
BILLING - September 21, peacefully in hospital of Wilton House, Darlington. Barbara, aged 70 years, loving wife of Arthur and mother of Julie and Lionel. Funeral Thursday, September 28. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
CARTER - (nee Blanchard) On September 19, 2006, peacefully in hospital. Alice, aged 91 years, of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Shildon. Dear wife of the late Reg, much loved mam, mother-in-law, nanna, great-nanna and great-great-nanna. Will be sadly missed. Funeral Thursday, September 28. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by private interment. R.I.P
CHARNLEY - Jennifer (nee Fletcher), aged 60 years, of Staindrop, peacefully on September 24 at Howlish Hall Nursing Home. Dearly loved wife of Richard, much loved mother of Nick, beloved daughter of Beryl, dear mother-in-law of Sarah and treasured grandmother of Sam. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday October 3 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given on the plate provided at the Crematorium for the MS Society.
