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QUAL - Violet On November 26, peacefully in hospital. Vi aged 88 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved wife of the late Hans, much loved mother of Chris, mother-in-law of Christ-ine, adored nana of Ben. Funeral Monday, December 3. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington DL3 7UA.
RICHARDSON - November 26, suddenly, of South View Lane, Leyburn. Ruby, aged 63 years, a beloved wife of Barry, a dearly loved mother of Caroline, Malcolm and Karen and a very dear mother-in-law and nanna. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Wednesday, December 5 at 12.30 p.m., followed by private family committal. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to be shared between Church Funds, The Great North Air Ambulance and Diabetes Research. (Plate in Church). Friends please meet at the Church.
RICHARDSON - Passed away on November 22, of Bishop Middleham, (formerly of Ferryhill). Veronica Elsie, (Vera), aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of John, dear mother of Norma, mother-in-law of David and grandmother of Simon and Caroline. Would friends please meet for service on Friday November 30, at 10.00 a.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel.
RICHARDSON - November 18 (peacefully in Grosvenor Park Care Home), formerly of West View, Darlington. Dulcie, aged 81 years, wife of the late Donald, dearly loved mother of Diane, also loving grandma of Lauren and Fern. Funeral Friday, November 30. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m. for service at Holy Trinity Church, Woodland Road, prior to private cremation.
RIVERS - On November 25, of Spennymoor. Joan (nee Miller), aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late Samuel, a dearly loved mam of David, Gordon, Brian, Christopher and Anthony, a loving mother-in-law, a much loved nana and a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Friday for a service and committal at 11.00 a.m.
ROBERTS - November 20, peacefully at home, of Spennymoor. Hannah (Nan, nee Atkins), aged 89 years, much loved wife of Fred, a dearly loved mam of David and Hazel also an adored nan of Georgina, Chantelle and Alexis. Would family and friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Thursday, November 29 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only, by request. All donations to St. Paul's Church Fund.
ROBINSON - November 23, suddenly, of Herb House Barn, Barmpton, Darlington. Edward Francis (Eddie), aged 51 years, beloved husband of Janet, dearly loved father of Robert and Paige, loving son of Herbert and the late Margaret, also a much loved brother of Chris tine, Keith, Janice and Alan. Funeral Wednesday December 5. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation.
ROBINSON - November 27, peacefully, at Bowburn Nursing Home, formerly of Dean Bank Grange, Ferryhill. Edna, aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late Walter, a dear mother of Derek and Alan, dearest mother-in-law to Florence and Ruth, grandmother to Ian and friend to Dianne. Would friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Thursday, December 6 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only.
ROBINSON - November 28, of Newton Aycliffe. Richard Alan, aged 64 years, beloved husband of Maureen, stepdad to Craig and Darren, brother-in-law to Terry and Sheila, also a dear uncle to Sharon and Mark. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Liver and Kidney Foundation, a collection plate is provided at the crematorium.
SEDGWICK - Jack, aged 95 years, of Masham, died peacefully in his sleep on November 24, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Winnie, dear father of Barbara, grandfather of Roger and Simon and a much loved great-grandfather. Funeral service at Stonefall Crematorium, Harrogate on Monday, December 3 at 11.40 a.m. Family flowers only please. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
SHEVELS - (nee Wood) On November 25, died suddenly. Marie, aged 50 years, of Shotton Colliery, a much loved mother of the late David, also a beloved sister and aunt. Friends please meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton Colliery, Tuesday, December 4 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. No flowers please by request. Donations, if so desired, to Glendene School, Easington Colliery.
SLATER - Reginald George, died peacefully at Chisle-hurst, November 21, aged 97 years. Beloved husband of the late Alice, loving dad to Derek and Joan, father-in-law to Eric and Mary and much loved grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet 11.15 a.m. Friday, November 30 at St. John's Church, Nevilles Cross followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Harris HospisCare, Caritas House, Tregony Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9XA.
SMITH - November 25, suddenly, but peacefully, in hospital of Brandon. Edward, aged 84 years, beloved husband of Joan, loving dad of Edward and Paul, dearest father-in-law of Barbara, a dear granda of Vicky and Claire and great-granda of Megan, also a dear brother of Jimmy. Would friends please meet for service on Monday, December 3 at 10.00 a.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel. All welcome for refreshments at The Red Oaks, Brandon.
STEBBINGS - November 25, peacefully, of Eastern Avenue, Langley Park. Alf, aged 80 years, beloved husband of the late Jean, a dear dad of Yvonne, Brian and Sharon, also a much loved grandad of Lisa, Michael, Dawn, Abbie, Degon and Daniel. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, November 29 at 1.00 p.m.
STOBART - November 22, peacefully, formerly of Ferryhill. Patricia (nee Howe), a beloved wife of the late George, a loving mam of Margaret, John and Patricia, a devoted grandma of Sean, Lee, Catherine and Gemma and great-grandma of Finley. Friends please meet for service at Christ Church, North Shields on Wednesday, November 28 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Tynemouth Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation, 76a Nicholson Terrace, Forest Hall.
STOKER - November 29, peacefully at home in Crook. Melvyn, aged 63 years, beloved husband of Sheila, devoted dad of Jason and Gareth, dear father-in-law to Wilma and Claire, loving granda to Charlie and Bobby, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 12.30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for Cancer Relief.
STOTT - November 24, suddenly in hospital, of Rydal Road, Darlington. James David, aged 18 months, beloved son of Jimmy and Wendy and also a much loved grandson, great-grandson, nephew and cousin. Always be there. Never be forgotten. Rest in peace. Funeral Monday, December 3. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 11.15 a.m., followed by interment in West Cemetery.
STRAKER - November 28, peacefully at home, of Laburnum Terrace Shotton Colliery and late of Peterlee. William (Bill), aged 56 years, a dearly beloved husband of Susan (nee Brown) and much loved dad of Kevin, Mark and Angela, also a dearest and devoted grandad. Friends please meet on Tuesday December 4 for service at 1.00 p.m. at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton Colliery. Cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Directors. Tel: (0191) 5862136.
STRAKER - Billy, a much loved and deeply missed friend of Billy and Elaine. Goodnight God Bless Uncle Bill from Kayleigh and Billy Junior.
SUTTILL - On November 27, at The Friary Hospital, Richmond, formerly of Coverlea, Carlton. Annie, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Alf, dearly loved mother of Ronnie, Christine, Eva, Malcolm and Cynthia and a very dear mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and sister. Funeral service at Carlton Methodist Chapel on Saturday, December 1 at 12.00 noon, followed by family interment. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to be shared between The Friary Hospital and Leyburn Medical Practice. (Plate in Chapel). Friends please meet at the Chapel.
TALLENTIRE - November 24, of Evenwood. Margaret, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, devoted mam of Ann, Linda and Marion, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving gran and great-gran, treasured sister to Maureen, also a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paulinus R.C. Church, St. Helens at 9.30 a.m. on Friday, November 30, followed by interment in Evenwood Cemetery.
TAYLOR - George Burn Died November 21, (in hospital), aged 85 years, of Kelloe. Dearly loved husband of Grace, loving dad, grandad, great-grandad, brother and uncle. Would friends meet at St. Paul's Methodist Chapel, Kelloe at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday November 29, followed by interment at Kelloe Cemetery. Everyone welcome afterwards at Kelloe W.M.C. Family flowers only, donations to Alzheimers Society or British Heart Foundation, (plate in chapel).
TAYLOR - November 25, of Willington. Mary, aged 92 years, devoted wife of the late George, beloved mother of Susan and John, dear mother-in-law to Brenda, also a much loved and loving gran and great-gran. Will friends please meet for service in Willington Methodist Church, Lydia Street at 11.45 a.m. on Friday, November 30, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be given for Weardale Community Hospital.