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MURRAY - (nee Burnham) September 11, of Morley Crescent, Kelloe. Jean, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Billy, much loved mam of Judith and Jeanette, mother-in-law of Allen, grandmother of Melanie. Friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe on Monday September 18 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research or St. Helen's Church Funds.
PARDOE - September 10 (suddenly) of Pine Tree Grove, Middleton St George. Betty, aged 75 years, dearly beloved wife of Maurice, much loved mum of Alison and Katy, adored grandma of Charles, Abi, Jamie and Ben, also dear sister of Peggy. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Laurence's Church, Middleton St George at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Diabetes UK c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
PHELPS - September 13, of Attwood Terrace, Tudhoe. Annie, (Nainie, nee Harrison), aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Albert and a dearly loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet Durham Crematorium Wednesday for a service and committal at 2.00 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if desired may be left in the collection plate at the crematorium for The M.A.R.A. Unit.
PREECE - Dr. Clive Preece, formerly Reader in Engineering at Durham University, of Low Row and York, died on September 10. The funeral service will be in Northgate United Reformed Church, Darlington on Wednesday, September 20 at 2.30 p.m. Clive leaves a son, Thomas, aged 10. We commend them to God's care. Family flowers only please; donations c/o S. Barningham, Manor Farm, Grinton, Richmond, North Yorks., DL11 6HL for St. Leonard's Hospice, York and the Low Row Organ Fund.
PRICE - September 9 (peacefully) of Brandon. Cissie (nee Dickinson, formerly Beer), aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Jim, also a dearly loved aunt, great-aunt and sister-in-law. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Friday, September 15 at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
RAINE - On September 12, of Station Cottages, Cockfield Fell. Maurice, a brave man. Much loved and loving husband and friend of Louise, adored and loving father of Amanda, much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, father-in-law and friend. "He will be greatly missed". Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Cockfield on Wednesday, September 20 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The Royal Air Force Benevolent Society, may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd. Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
RAINE - On September 10, in hospital, of Strathaven, Leyburn. John Francis, aged 80 years, beloved husband of the late Anne. Funeral service at Leyburn Methodist Chapel on Monday, September 18 at 12.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Chapel Funds and the Coronary Care Unit at the Friarage Hospital (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the chapel.
ROBERTS - September 6, peacefully in hospital, of Orchard Care Home, Middleton St. George. Bert, aged 89 years, beloved husband of the late Jessie, dearly loved father of the late Wilf and the late Derek, dear father-in-law of the late Peggy, loving grandfather of Trevor and Deborah and a much loved great-grandfather. Funeral Tuesday, September 19. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m.
ROWELL - Billy W.T.A. Rowell, originally of Bishop Auckland (intermittently and emotionally of Durham) died in hospital on September 6, in Vitoria, Spain, where he had lived and worked for more than forty years. His death was sudden though his health had been deteriorating for some time. His funeral took place at the Church of the Carmen in Vitoria on the evening of September 8. R.I.P
SAUNDERS - Graham Robert, aged 37 years (Lance Corporal 2 Lancs Regiment), of Catterick Garrison, died suddenly in hospital on September 5. Dearly loved husband of Michelle, devoted daddy to Erin Louise, loving son of Samuel and the late Mary, brother to Rebecca and Samantha, nephew to Nadia, uncle of Catherine and Josh, Ruby and Cory, son-in-law to Tim and Chris and brother-in-law to Tim and Julie. Funeral service at The Garrison Memorial Church, Catterick Garrison on Friday, September 15 at 11.30 a.m., followed by private interment. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the British Heart Foundation may be given on the plate provided in the Church or care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
SMITH - Ouston September 12, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Christine, much loved and cherished wife of Brian, loving mam to Maggie and Gordon, also a loved mother-in-law, devoted grandma and a loving sister. Will be sadly missed by all her loving family and many friends. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Birtley on Friday September 15 at 11.30 a.m., followed by private interment. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
SMITH - September 10 (suddenly at home), former Bus Proprietor, of South Kilvington, Thirsk, formerly of Dalton. Mary, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Granville and Neville, a dear sister, mother-in-law and grandma. The funeral service will be held at St. John's Church, Dalton on Wednesday, September 20 at 12.15 p.m., followed by private cremation.
SOULSBY - September 11, of North Drive Middlestone Moor. Miriam (nee Tuck), beloved wife of the late Albert, dear mother of Barry and the late Brian, mother-in-law of Lynne and loving nana of Aaron and Abbie, great-nana of Noah, also a much loved aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church on Monday, September 18 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Rock Road Cemetery.
THOMPSON - Meg, aged 83 years, of Fairview Gardens, Richmond, formerly of Hartforth, died peacefully at Maple Lodge Nursing Home, Scotton on September 12. Dearly loved wife of Gordon, much loved mother of Phillip and David, dear mother-in-law to Angela and Linda, loving nan of Emma, Mark and Matthew and a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service at St Agatha's Church, Gilling West on Wednesday, September 20 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for Cancer Research U.K.
TURNBULL - September 12, (peacefully,) in Hundens Park Care Home. George, aged 94 years, (Burma veteran). A loving husband of the late Peggy, a dad and friend to Tony, Carole and Stephen, a loving father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Private funeral. No flowers by arrangement. Will always be remembered.
WALKLAND - September 8, suddenly at home, of Thirsk. Pauline Linda, aged 55 years, much loved and missed by her family and friends. Please meet for service at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Monday, September 18 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only, by request. Donations if desired may be made for St. John's Ambulance OPS., c/o Hill Brothers, 7 Station Road Thirsk.
WATSON - Jeanne A Service of Thanksgiving for her life will be held in Durham Cathedral on Thursday, September 21 at 2.30 p.m
WILLIAMS - (Durham City) September 1, (peacefully, in hospital, following a tragic accident). Professor Daniel 'Lyn Howell Williams' (known as Lyn), aged 70 years. Much loved husband of Gill, father to Elenid and Aled, grandfather of Rhiannon and Carys and brother of Geinor. Lyn will be sadly missed by all his loving family, friends and colleagues. Funeral was held at Waddington Street United Reformed Church. By request donations if desired to, Leukemia Research Fund, c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
WINTER - September 12, in hospital, of High Street North, Langley Moor. Thomas (Tom), aged 89 years, beloved husband of the late Joan and much loved father of Marie and Richard, a dear father-in-law of Margaret and Juan and grandfather of Joseph and Philip. Interment Meadowfield Cemetery Tuesday. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick's R.C. Church at 9.00 a.m. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
WOOD - September 9, suddenly in hospital. Jean, aged 76 years, of Darlington, wife of the late Les, beloved mother of Linda, Barbara, Julie and the late Derrick, step-mother to Gordon, Brian and Colin, mother-in-law to Colin, Barry and John, treasured nana of Sharon, Manda, Wendy, Mark, Joanne, Garry and Emma, also a loving gran, dear sister of Allan, Florrie and the late Dot. Funeral service to take place on Friday, September 15 at Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m. Friends invited, please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
