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RAE - October 8, suddenly, of Darlington. Ken, aged 80 years, dearly beloved brother of Nancy, Jean and the late John, brother-in-law of Neil and Connie and a loving uncle and great-uncle. Funeral Friday, October 19. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given for the Accident and Emergency Department, Darlington Memorial Hospital (plate provided at service).
RAISBECK - October 3 (suddenly), of Shildon. Tommy, aged 74 years, beloved husband of the late Dorothy, dearly loved dad of Lesley and David, much loved grandad, a loving brother of Violet and Jimmy, also a dearest uncle. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Thursday, October 11 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to Co-operative Funeralcare, Fylands House, Bishop Auckland.
RAMSAY - Stewart Aged 47 years, on October 4, after an illness bravely borne. Much loved husband of Mandy, cherished father of Tanya, a dear son of Lily and Tom, adored brother of Gordon and Sheena. Would friends please meet at 10.00 a.m. on Friday October 12, at St. Andrew's Church, South Church, Bishop Auckland followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations and proceeds to The Butterwick Hospice.
RAWLINSON - On September 28, suddenly at home, Cote Hill Stables, Witton Gilbert. John, aged 59 years. Will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, October 12 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Redwings House Sanctuary or The Donkey Sanctuary, Devon or The Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre, Lancashire, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Langley Park, Durham.
RICHARDSON - October 11, of St. Helen Auckland, in hospital after a short illness. Ethel Hannah, aged 85 years, devoted wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of Thomas, Melvyn, Maureen, Kevin, Ann and the late Joan, a treasured mother-in-law, dear nanna, great-nanna, aunt and friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 10.00 a.m., on Tuesday, October 16, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Kevin Richardson, 4 Grasmere Avenue, West Auckland, DL14 9LX.
RICHARDSON - October 6, peacefully in hospital, of Rockwell Avenue, Darlington. Eric, aged 74 years, dearly loved husband of the late Jean, much loved dad of Claire, Susan, Carole and John and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday, October 11. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only please.
ROBINSON - (Coxhoe) Died October 10, at Acorn Grange Care Home, Cornforth. Bernard, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Jean Robinson, dearly loved father of Christine and Graham. Grandad to Stephanie, great-grandad to Hannah and father-in-law to Lesley and sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday, October 17 at 9.30 a.m.
ROBINSON - On October 9, peacefully in hospital. Jack, aged 75 years, of Northallerton, dearly loved husband of June, loving father of Andrew, Michael and Adrian and a dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, October 17 at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given to Cancer Research U.K.
ROBSON - October 6, of Haughton-le-Skerne, Darlington. Audrey, dearly loved wife of Denis, much loved mother of Valerie and David and a loving grandma. Funeral Monday, October 15. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 2.15 p.m. Flowers, or donations if preferred, for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
RUMFITT - Florence Emma (nee Latham), aged 87 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on October 4. Beloved wife of the late David, loving stepmother to Martin and Barbara and will be greatly missed by her many friends. Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Friday, October 12 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for Richmond Methodist Church and St. Mary's Church, Richmond may be given at the service or care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
SENIOR - On October 8, suddenly at home, at 48 Brentwood, Leyburn (formerly of Field House, Middleham). David Anthony O.B.E., MA Cantab, Phd., FIEE, C.Eng., aged 84 years, beloved husband of Sheila and a much loved father and grandfather. A private cremation will be followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Bainbridge Quaker Meeting House on Wednesday, October 17 at 12.00 noon. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for MENCAP (plate at service). Friends please meet at the Meeting House.
SHUTT - (formerly Gaskin) October 6, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. Irene (Rene), aged 91 years, a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Tuesday, October 16. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation.
SIDDLE - October 3, of Ferryhill. Christine, aged 46 years, beloved daughter of Lily and the late Kenneth, a loving mother of Andrew, Michelle and Jamie and a much loved nana of Tyler. Friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Thursday, October 11 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium 10.30 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if so desired may be sent to the Butterwick Hospice.
SLAVEN - On October 7 (tragically in Scotland), of Darlington. William (Billy), aged 54 years, a loving dad, grandad and brother. Funeral service on Thursday, October 18, 10.00 a.m. at St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to 45 Ribble Drive, Skerne Park, Darlington.
SPINK - October 6, peacefully at home, Hope House Farm, Heighington. Margery (nee Johnson), aged 60 years, beloved wife of the late John, devoted mother of Jonathan, also dear sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Michael's Church, Heighington at 2.00 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may, if desired, be left in church for Church Funds and Cancer Relief.
STEPHENSON - Fred M.B.E., aged 87 years, formerly of Woolley Hill, Woodland and Raby Moor, Staindrop, died peacefully at Beaconsfield Court Nursing Home, Barnard Castle on October 9, after a long illness bravely borne. Beloved husband of the late Gladys (nee Sayer), much loved dad of Anthony and Paul, a dear father-in-law and brother-in-law and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Woodland Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, October 17 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the chapel. No flowers by request, donations if desired, may be given on the plate provided in the chapel for Beaconsfield Court Recreational Transport Fund.
STEWART - Marjory Race Died peacefully on October 7, 2007, aged 87 years. Funeral service at All Saints' Church, Ingleby Arncliffe, Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. All enquiries to Phillips Funeral Services. Tel. (01582) 461100.
STONES - (Durham) In hospital on October 3. Maureen (nee Lymer), devoted wife of Barry, also much loved sister and best friend of Enid. Funeral to take place on Thursday, October 11. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. No flowers please by request.
TEASDALE - October 8, at Portland House, Willington, late of Surrey Place. Frank, aged 78 years, dearly loved brother of the late Nancy, Hilda, Bill and Ellen, loving brother-in-law of Jackie and Linda and also a dear uncle. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, October 16 at 2.00 p.m.
TEGGERT - October 6, peacefully, formerly of Crossgate, Durham. Betty, aged 87 years, beloved wife of Jim, a much missed mam of Ann, Sue, Steve and all the family. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, October 16 at 10.30 a.m.
THOMAS - Hannah (Nancy) October 8, at Yoden Dene, Blackhall, (Formerly of Dene View, High Hesleden), aged 90 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late John William, a much loved mother, mother-in-law and grandma. Service to take place at St. Andrew's Church, Blackhall on Monday 12.30 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham Cremator ium. All friends are kindly invited please meet at the church.
THOMAS - Derek Sadly missed by all his sisters and brothers. Re-united with his mam, dad, brother, son and niece. Rest in peace Derek, our brother.
THOMAS - October 6 (suddenly), of Stephen Court, Darlington. Derek (Del Boy), aged 58 years, husband to Patricia for 39 years, much loved dad to Maxine, Andrew, Fiona, Susan, Pamela and the late Robert, also a dearly loved father-in-law, grandfather of 14, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and soon to be a great-grandfather. Will be greatly missed by all. Funeral Wednesday, October 17. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at St. Matthew's Church, Darlington followed by interment in the West Cemetery, Darlington. A reception will be held at The Wheatsheaf Pub afterwards, everyone is welcome.
