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METCALFE - Susan (nee Patterson), aged 56 years, of Cockfield, died peacefully in hospital on May 31. Beloved wife of Ivan, much loved mam of Steven, a dearest daughter of Mona and the late Ronald, also a loving sister and auntie. Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Church on Wednesday, June 7 at 1.45 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given in Church for Church Funds.
MITCHELL - Lawrence On May 30. Peacefully in Warrior Park Nursing Home, Hartlepool. Lawrence, aged 95 years. Dearly beloved husband of Mabel, much loved dad of Rosslyn and Cecil, dear father-in-law of Pat, also a dear grandad of Samantha, James, Jonathan and Benjamin. Cortege to leave Strathmore House on Tuesday for service and cremation in Stranton Grange Crematorium, Hartlepool at 12.00 noon.
MORRIS - (nee Mulraney) On May 29, peacefully in hospital. Mary, aged 93 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved wife of the late John William, much loved mother of John Philip, dear mother-in-law of Ruth, adored gran of Robert. Funeral Thursday, June 8. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, North Road, Darlington at 10.00 a.m. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
MORROW - On May 27, of North Street, Byers Green. Iris, aged 70 years, beloved wife of the late Tom, a much loved mam of Denise, Billy and Jeff, dearly loved nana of Ross, Kirbie and Mason and Rocky Gran of Regan. Would friends please meet for service in St. Peter The Apostle Church, Byers Green on Monday, June 5 at 10.30 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham. Family flowers only.
MORSON - May 31, formerly of Ushaw Moor. Alex, aged 77 years, beloved husband of the late Noreen and a loving father, father-in-law, granda and great-granda. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, Ushaw Moor on Monday, June 5 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery.
MORTON - Eddie, aged 82 years formerly of Station Court, Gainford, died peacefully in hospital on May 29. Beloved husband of the late Edna, much loved dad of Kenneth, dear father-in-law to Frances and loving grandad of Sarah, Lara and Nicholas. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday June 5 at 1.45 p.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 U.K.
PATTERSON - May 30, in hospital, of Geneva Road, Darlington. Sandra, aged 55 years, beloved wife of Michael, dearly loved sister of David, Robin and Judy, sister-in-law of Anne, Billy and Jean, Eric and Edith and Paul and will be sadly missed by her many friends. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m.
PICKERING - On May 26, peacefully at home, with his family, 41 Birkdale Gardens, Belmont. Barrie, aged 57 years, much loved and devoted husband of Sue and adored father of Jill and Scott and much loved grandfather of Ben. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, June 1 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham. Plate provided.
PORTEOUS - May 21 (suddenly, at home), of Holmlands Road, Darlington. Joan, aged 83 years. Reunited with her beloved Tom, loving mum of Philip, Jane and Andrew and a much loved nana to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Thursday June 1. Friends please meet for service in Cockerton Methodist Church at 1.30 p.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for Cancer Research U.K. c/o, Seaton Leng and Son Limited, Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
POUNDER - May 25, suddenly in hospital, of Hillam, Constable Burton (formerly of Foal Park, Constable Burton). Andrew Stewart, aged 35 years, beloved husband of Sara, dearly loved father of Tara and Chloe, much loved son of Stewart and Carol, brother of Mel and a dear son-in-law of John and Val. Funeral service and interment at St. Oswald's Church, Hauxwell on Thursday, June 1 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to be shared between Church Funds and the Intensive Care Unit at the Friarage Hospital. (Plate in Church). Friends please meet at the Church.
PRITCHARD - June 1, formerly of Melrose Drive, St. Helen Auckland. Maud, aged 85 years, dearly loved mother of Sid, mother-in-law of the late Brenda, much loved nan of Tracey, a very dear sister of Jennie and George, sister-in-law to Vera. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park on Wednesday, June 7 at 9.45 a.m., cremation in Darlington Crematorium to follow.
RAINE - Nora, aged 72 years, of Heathric, Ingleton, died peacefully in hospital on May 26. Dearly loved wife of Claude, devoted mam of Heather, Dick, Les, Julie and Andy and a treasured gran, mother-in-law, sister and aunt. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, June 2 at 11.45 a.m. Friends meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired, for the Lung Cancer Trust Fund, Bishop Auckland General Hospital, may be given on the plate provided at the crematorium chapel or sent care of James and John Blenkiron, Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
READMAN - May 31 (suddenly, at home), of Catton, Thirsk, (former Deputy Head of Sowerby School). Gabrielle, aged 82 years. Dearly loved mother of Mark, Simon and Carl, a dear gran and mother-in-law. The funeral service will be held at All Saint's Church, Thirsk on Wednesday June 7, at 2.00 p.m. followed by interment.
REDFORD - May 31, of Farnham Road, Newton Hall. Brian, aged 62 years, dearly loved husband of Doreen, loving father of David and Anne, father-in-law of Tracey and Alastair, much loved son of Don, a dear brother of Jean and loving grandad of David, Anna, Daniel and Emily. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, June 7 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Ward 6 Charitable Fund, University Hospital, Durham.
RIX - May 30 (in hospital, after a short illness), of Crook. Cornelius (Neil), aged 79 years. Much loved husband of Eva (nee Rinaldi), devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday June 6, at 11.00 a.m. All friends are welcome back at Crook Cricket Club for a celebration of Neil's life after the service.
ROBINSON - May 31, peacefully in hospital, of Magdalene Avenue, Carrville. Martha, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Matthew, devoted mam of Dennis and Joyce, a sadly missed mother-in-law of Margaret and Michael, a treasured grandma of Michael, Paul and Katherine, also a dearly missed great-grandma to Natalie, Regan and Scarlett. Funeral to take place on Wednesday, June 7. Would friends please meet at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate for Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m., prior to interment in Belmont Cemetery.
ROBSON - May 25, peacefully, in Eastbourne Nursing Home, Darlington, formerly of Brook Terrace. Annie Margaret, aged 100 years, beloved wife of the late Robert (Bob), loving mam of Geoff, Margaret, Chris and Peter, also a much loved mother-in-law, nana, great-nana, grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service will take place on Monday, June 5 10.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Friends welcome, please meet at the Crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, 148-150 North Road, Darlington.
SANDERSON - (nee Metcalfe) June 1, of Evenwood (late of Bishop Auckland). Mary Doreen, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Jim, a dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, gran and great-gran, also a very dear sister and sister-in-law. Will friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service on Thursday, June 8 at 10.00 a.m., cremation to follow. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left at the crematorium for the R.S.P.C.A.
SCOTT-ATESS - Newton Aycliffe May 26, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, following a long illness borne with amazing courage and dignity. Anthea (nee Scott), aged 43 years, devoted wife of John, adored mam of Victoria and Scott, cherished daughter of Bea, Ray and Robert, precious sister of Leigh, Phillip, Glenn and Earle. She will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral Thursday June 1. Would friends kindly meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, Aycliffe Village 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium 1.30 p.m. Would friends kindly meet at the Church. Anthea's family would like to say a big thank you to special family, friends, doctors, nurses and medical staff for their wonderful heartfelt support and love.
SEWELL - Joyce, aged 80 years, died May 25, of Blackpool, formerly of Heighington and Raby Moor, Cockfield. Beloved wife of Robert, loving mother of David and Peter, mother-in-law to Alison and Valerie, a loving grandmother and sister.
