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SOWERBY - September 25 (suddenly at home), Barnard Castle. Wilhelmina (Willa), dearly loved wife of the late James Norman, much loved mother of Norman, Maureen and Brian, dear mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, October 2 at 1.15 p.m.
SPENSLEY - Suddenly at home, surrounded by his loving family on September 25. Joseph (Joe), aged 69 years, of South Church, Bishop Auckland. Beloved husband of Ann, devoted dad of Beverley, Alan, Ann, Marlene, Joseph, Joanna and the late Richard, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving granda and great-granda, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 1.45 p.m. on Monday, October 2, followed by interment in South Church Cemetery.
STAINSBY - September 22, of Kitchener Terrace, Ferryhill. Ean Munro, aged 74 years, much loved husband of Eva (nee Owens) also a loving father, grandfather and father-in-law. Would friends please meet for service at Ferryhill Methodist Chapel on Friday, September 29 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired for the Candle Lighters Charity.
STAMPER - Kenneth Paul, aged 56 years, on September 16, suddenly in Dubai, devoted husband and father and good friend to many. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Monday, October 2 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please with donations, if desired, to Bliss Premature Babies Charity, care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ. Tel. (01748) 850033.
STEPHENSON - (Delves Lane) September 23, suddenly at home. Raymond (Ray), aged 53 years, beloved husband of Carol and much loved father of Michael and Daniel. Will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Service and cremation at Mountsett on Thursday, September 28 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Cancer Research.
STEPHENSON - September 28 (suddenly) of Leeholme, formerly of Dene Hopes Farm, Kirk Merrington. George William, aged 70 years, beloved husband of the late Jean, a dearly loved dad of Susan, Angela and Donna, a much loved son of Eva, a dear father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad, brother and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. John the Evangelist Church, Ingleton Wednesday for a service at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard.
STIRLING - September 26, (peacefully, in hospital), of Morpeth Avenue, Darlington. Tom, aged 84 years. Much loved husband to Dorothy, loving dad of Anita and Barbara, dearly loved father-in-law to Stuart, devoted grandfather to Karen, Richard, Andrew and Rachel, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Tuesday October 3. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
SUNTER - John of Simonstone, Nr. Hawes. Died suddenly, at home on Friday September 22, aged 84 years. Loving husband of Irene, father of Albert and Elizabeth, grandfather of Martin, Diane, Stuart, Emma and Jack and great-grandfather of Chloe and Nicole. Service at Hardraw Church on Friday September 29, at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished to, Hardraw Church.
SWAIN-LIPSCOMBE - On September 24, suddenly. Ann, aged 47 years, of Langley Park, Durham. Much loved wife of Simon and daughter of Sam and Kath. Service at Creswell Parish Church on Thursday, October 5, followed by cremation at Sherwood Forest Crematorium, Ollerton. Family flowers only please, but donations to Marie Curie Cancer Care via the family. Further enquiries to Porter's Funeral Service, Brookfield House, Station Road, Clowne, Chesterfield. Tel: (01246) 570862.
THURLBECK - September 20, peacefully at Pine Lodge, Hurworth, formerly of Bay Horse Farm, Dalton-on-Tees. Jean (nee Simpson), aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Robert William, dearly loved mother of John and Philip, dear mother-in-law of Irene and Carol and a loving gran and great-gran. Funeral Tuesday, September 26. Friends please meet for service in St. Peter's Church, Croft at 11.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given for St. Peter's Church.
TONGE - September 23, peacefully of Ferryhill. Mabel (formerly Porter, nee Race), devoted mother of Jack, Bill and Sandra, dearly loved mother-in-law of Rose, Jean and Les, a much loved grandma of Kelly, Lyndsey, Mark, Cheryl and Christopher and a dear great-grandma to Aiden, Neve and Kennedy. Would friends please meet for service at Ferryhill Methodist Chapel on Thursday, September 28 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
TOPPIN - September 24, of Sedgefield, formerly of Witton Park. Edward, aged 89 years, beloved husband of Pat, devoted dad of Johnny, dear father-in-law to Kathleen, much loved grandad of Graeme and Kendra, loving great-grandad to Ian and Kane, much loved uncle of Linda, Christopher, Lynsey, John and Ava. Cortege to leave his son's residence at 2.05 p.m. on Friday, September 29 for service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park at 2.15 p.m., followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church.
TURVEY - (nee Brown) September 26, of Newton Aycliffe. June, aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Walter (Wally), also a loving mam, nana, great-nana and sister. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday October 4 10.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Friends welcome, please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only by request. Sadly missed by all
WATERMAN - Audrey (formerly Hay-ward) passed away at the Q.E.Q.M. Hospital, Margate, Kent on September 22, 2006, aged 83 years. Funeral service at St. Clement's Church, Sandwich, Kent on Monday, October 9 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Sandwich Cemetery. All enquiries to E.B. Cavell, Funeral Directors. Tel: (01304) 373275.
WATERS - (nee Gladden) September 26, in North Park Care Home, Darlington. Marjorie, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late John, a much loved sister of John, Edith, Edna and Lillian. Funeral service to take place Wednesday October 4, 1.00 p.m. at St. Matthew's Church, Darlington, prior to interment at North Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations to St. Matt hew's church if so desired.
WATERS - Annie Elizabeth, aged 93 years, peacefully on September 22 at Beaconsfield Court, Barnard Castle. Beloved wife of the late Bob Waters, much loved mother of Marjorie and the late Joan, dear mother-in-law of David, loving grandma to Andrew and Alison, Philip and Sheila, great-grandma to Robert and Steven. Funeral service at Barnard Castle Methodist Church on Thursday, September 28 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Hartlepool. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given for Church Funds.
WATSON - On September 20, 2006, suddenly but peacefully, at home. Roy, aged 94 years, much loved husband of the late Jenny, beloved dad of Elizabeth and the late Maureen, treasured father-in-law of Stuart and an adored granda to Christopher and Lissanne. Funeral Thursday, September 28. Would friends please meet 2.00 p.m. for service at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Macmillan Cancer Support.
WATSON - September 25 (suddenly at home), of Forest-in-Teesdale (late of Sayer Hill). Jean Ferguson, aged 75 years, dearly loved wife of the late Norman, much loved mother of John, Norman and David, a much loved mother-in-law and grandma and a dear sister of Margaret. Friends please meet for service at St. James the Less Church, Forest-in-Teesdale on Tuesday, October 3 at 2.15 p.m., to be followed by private cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Great North Air Ambulance Appeal and to Church Funds.
WATT - Harvey Stewart of Shincliffe Village, Durham, husband of the late Ethel on September 24, aged 92 years. Funeral service and interment at St. Mary's Church, Shincliffe on Monday, October 2 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only.
WEBSTER - September 22 (tragically) of Park Avenue, Coxhoe. James (Big Webby), aged 17 years, much loved son of Ted and Tracy, loving brother of Michael and a dearest grandson, nephew and cousin. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Monday, October 2 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in Bowburn Cemetery. Please do not wear dark clothing. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Great North Air Ambulance.
WEBSTER - James Anthony Ever so dearly missed grandson James. Love Grandad.
WEBSTER - James Anthony Loved every day of your short young life. Nothing is more beautiful than the thoughts we have of you. You were someone special, God we think so too. We will always miss you. Grandma and Grandad
WEBSTER - James Anthony Your cheeky grin your warm and loving heart was loved more than words can say. You were the light of our lives. Although the light has gone out the love and memories will always be with us. Sleep in peace, safe in the arms of Jesus. Love always Granny Webster and family.
