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O'SULLIVAN - Darlington December 26 peacefully in the care of Oaklodge Care Home. Patrick (Paddy), aged 84 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and all who knew him. Funeral Thursday, January 4. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Anne's R.C. Church, Welbeck Avenue, 1.00 p.m., prior to interment in The West Cemetery. Floral tributes and any enquiries to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
PARTRIDGE - On December 26 (suddenly but peacefully), of Colburn, formerly of Newcastle. Eileen, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Ken, much loved mum of Sandra, Keith, Chris and Bev, also a loving and devoted nan and great-nan. Funeral service and committal at St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Thursday, January 4 at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the Alzheimer's Society or the British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
PATTISON - On December 22, in hospital, of 15 Hawthorn Road, Carrville. Stan, aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of the late Rose and loving dad of Karen. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, December 29 at 9.30 a.m. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to O.H.D.U., South Tyneside NHS Trust or Coping with Cancer, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.
PILMOOR - Ruth, tragically on December 21 of Kirbymoorside, loved wife of Danny. Funeral service at All Saints' Church, Kirbymoorside on Thursday, January 4 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Woodlands Crematorium, Scarborough. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Marie Curie Funds.
PUNSHON - On December 24, of Bow Street, Bowburn. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 73 years, beloved wife of the late Jimmy, a much loved mam and mother-in-law, a dearly loved grandma and great-grandma and a loving sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Coxhoe on Tuesday, January 2 at 9.30 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham. Bus provided, leaving residence at 9.15 a.m. At last, re-united with her beloved Jimmy.
RAW - Suddenly in hospital on Christmas Day, of Hillyard, Gaits, Gayle, near Hawes. Christopher (Chris), aged 66 years. Dearly loved youngest son of the late Robert and Mary Raw, a very dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. A private family committal will be held at Darlington Crematorium, however a Thanksgiving Service for Chris will be held at Gayle Methodist Chapel on Friday, January 5, at 2.00 p.m. to which all are welcome. No flowers, but donations in memory of Chris, if so desired, may be given at the service for Yorkshire Cancer Research and Chapel Funds.
REYNOLDS - December 25, peacefully of Columbia Street, Darlington. Irene, aged 86 years. Dearly loved mother for John and Mark and mother-in-law of Margaret and Katherine. Funeral Wednesday January 3. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m.
SAYERS - December 22, of Rumby Hill, Crook. Sydney Charles (Sid), aged 89 years. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 12.00 noon on Thursday January 4, followed by cremation at Durham. After the service all are invited for refreshments in The Colliery Inn, High Jobs Hill, Crook.
SCARRE - (nee Elwick) Elfrida, aged 83 years, died peacefully on December 21, after a long illness, of Carmel Gardens, Darlington. Dearly loved wife of Vincent, loving mother of John, Richard and Caroline, dear mother-in-law and a loving nanny to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Requiem Mass in St. Augustine's Church on Friday, January 5, 2007 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, in aid of St. Teresa's Hospice, may be sent to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
SHARP - Kathleen On December 24th, suddenly in hospital. Kathleen, aged 82 years. Much loved wife, mum and grandma of Allen, Janet, William, Joanne and Chris. Private family cremation.
SHIELD - December 22, of Bishop Auckland. John Joseph (Jacky), aged 67 years. Beloved dad of Stephen, Chris, Andrew and Karen, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved and loving granda. Will friends please meet for service in Woodhouse Close Church at 10.10 a.m. on Saturday December 30, followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery.
SIMPSON - Joseph Edward (Ted), aged 88 years of Barnard Castle, peacefully in hospital on December 25. Dear husband of Luvena, much loved dad of Carole and Judith, dear father-in-law of Paul and Eric, loving grandad to Mark, John and Timothy, devoted great-grandad to Aidan, Thomas, Daniel and Matthew and a dear brother and brother-in-law. Funeral service at Barnard Castle United Reformed Church on Tuesday January 2, at 11.30 a.m. followed by private burial at Romaldkirk. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given in church for The Parkinson's Disease Society and Church Funds.
SKINNER - On December 26, peacefully in hospital. Harold, aged 89 years, of Darlington. Dearly beloved husband of Evelyn, dearly loved brother of Jean and will be sadly missed by all the family. Funeral Thursday January 4. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only please by request.
SLACK - December 25. Evelyn (Eve, nee Ryan). Beloved wife of the late Bill, a dearly loved mum, mother-in-law, nana and great-grandmother. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Wednesday for service and committal at 10.30 a.m.
SMEDLEY - December 28, of Ferryhill. Joseph Robert, aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Annie, much loved dad of Anne, dearest father-in-law of Rod and also a loving grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet for service on Friday, January 5 at 3.30 p.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only.
SMITH - December 23, in hospital, of Westmorland Street, Darlington. Sammy, aged 68 years. Beloved husband of Julia and dearly loved father of Terry. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church at 1.15 p.m. followed by interment in The North Cemetery.
SMITH - December 20, in hospital, of Onslow Terrace, Langley Moor. Annie (Nancy), aged 92 years, a much loved sister and aunt. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Brandon on Friday, December 29 at 1.10 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu may be given for Faith Mission.
SMITH - On December 20, peacefully in hospital after a short illness, of Durham, late of Hetton. Elinor (Nell), aged 82 years, a dearly beloved wife of the late George, a much loved mam to Judith and a devoted gran to Paul and Shelley. Cortege to leave her residence on Thursday, January 4 for service at St. Nicholas' Church, Durham at 10.45 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Kevin Hepworth Funeral Director.
SMITH - Peacefully on December 25, of Carrside, Framwellgate Moor (formerly of Bearpark). Florence, beloved wife of the late Fred, a loving mother of Dennis and Diane and a dear sister of Lynda. Friends please meet for service in St. Edmund's Church, Bearpark on Tuesday, January 2 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for St. Cuthbert's Hospice may be given after the service.
SOWERBY - December 27 (suddenly) of Bishop Auckland. John, aged 57 years. Loving partner of Kath, dearly loved dad of Carol, Leanne, Sharon, Emma, Marie and Tara, a much loved granda, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday January 2. Followed by cremation in Durham Crematorium.
