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SAMS - Raymond of Cockfield, died suddenly at home on July 26, aged 56 years. Much loved son of Margaret and the late Maurice, a dear dad of Neil, a dearly loved partner of Valerie, a dearest brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle, also a friend to all that knew him. Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Church on Thursday, August 2 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Cockfield Cemetery. Will friends please meet at the church.
SAMS - Raymond of Cockfield, died suddenly at home on July 26, aged 56 years. Much loved son of Margaret and the late Maurice, a dear dad of Neil, a dearly loved partner of Valerie, a dearest brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle, also a friend to all that knew him. Funeral service at Cockfield Methodist Church on Thursday, August 2 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Cockfield Cemetery. Will friends please meet at the church.
SCARR - On July 30, of Thoralby, Aysgarth. Herbert Arthur, aged 85 years, beloved husband of Margaret and a dear brother and uncle. Funeral service at Aysgarth Church Monday August 6 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. No flowers or cards please. Donations, if desired, for Aysgarth Church and the British Heart Foundation. Friends please meet at the Church.
SCARR - July 30, of Thoralby, Aysgarth. Herbert Arthur, aged 85 years, died peacefully in hospital. No sympathy cards by request please. Funeral details to follow.
SEXTON - Dan Daniel Joseph (ex Sergeant, Royal Artillery), aged 87 years, peacefully in hospital on July 27, surrounded by his loving family, of Victoria Road, Barnard Castle. Much loved husband of Peggy, dearly loved dad of Kathleen, Marie and Wendy, dear father-in-law of John, Phil and the late Kevin, loving grandad of Amanda, Scott, Graham, Daniel and Joshua and a devoted great-grandad of Lauren. Requiem Mass to be held in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Barnard Castle on Friday, August 3 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Would friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Friends of Richardson Hospital, care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
SEXTON - Dan Dearly loved brother. He will be sadly missed by Dinah, Ann and the late Peter, Rita, Nellie and May and all his friends in Blarney, County Cork, Ireland.
SHEPHERD - Elizabeth On July 29, in hospital, after a short illness. Elizabeth, aged 75 years, a dearly loved sister of William, Peter and the late Ralph and a dear sister-in-law and auntie. Requiem Mass in Holy Rosary R.C. Church, Billingham on Monday, August 6 at 10.30 a.m., prior to cremation at Hartlepool Crematorium. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to Cancer Research Fund, c/o The Manager, Nat West Bank, 123 High Street, Stockton-on-Tees.
SKILBECK - Reginald Wright (Bonzo) peacefully on Monday, July 30, 2007 at Southwoods Nursing Home, aged 94 years, dearly loved husband of the late Edna, a much loved dad of Susan and father-in-law of Barry, a devoted grandad of Sarah and husband Graham and very proud great-grandad of Olivia May. Funeral service will take place at St. Gregory's Minster, Kirkdale on Monday, August 6 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
SPENCER - Alfred Postle (Al), aged 87 years, formerly of Ravensdale Walk, Darlington, died peacefully on July 27 in the loving care of the staff at Morris Grange Nursing Home. Dearly loved husband of Anne and a dear brother and uncle. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, August 1 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. No flowers please, if desired donations in lieu may be given on the plate provided at the Crematorium Chapel for the Staff Fund at Morris Grange.
STABLER - Reverend Arthur Stabler aged 84 years, peacefully in hospital on July 22, formerly of Pilmoor Close Richmond. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved father of Adrian, dear father-in-law to Amy and uncle to Maureen and Douglas. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Tuesday, August 14 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Richmond Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church.
SUDDES - Harry, aged 49 years, of Darlington on July 29, 2007. Ever-loving partner and soulmate of Carole, special beloved son of Sylvia and the late Harry, compassionate brother of John, Deborah, Tot, Jane and Catherine. Funeral service at St. Augustine's R.C. Church 11.00 a.m. Monday August 6. Interment 11.45 a.m. West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Any donations in lieu for the N.S.P.C.C.
SUNDERLAND - August 2 (in hospital), of Station Town. John William, aged 68 years, beloved husband of Marjorie, dearly loved dad and a much loved granda. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, August 7 at Station Town Cemetery Parish Hall at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment. Friends invited. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Arthritis Society.
THOM - Quarrington Hill On July 29 (peacefully, in Kingsway Nursing Home, Langley Park). Edith (nee Bell), aged 89 years, loving wife of the late Bert, a much loved mother of Christine, Hilary and Margaret, grandmother of Mike, Jodie, Scott and Kristie, great-grandmother of Nicholas and Lauren. Funeral to take place on Monday, August 6. Friends please meet for service at Cassop Methodist Chapel at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Coach provided from the Chapel to the Crematorium and back to Quarrington Hill. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cassop Primary School care of the family.
THOMPSON - On July 31, peacefully, of Kimblesworth Grange. Alan, aged 63 years, beloved husband of Kathleen, a much missed father of Gavin and Neil and daughter-in-law Lisa, also devoted grandfather of Edward, Oliver and Clara. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary and St. Cuthbert's Parish Church, Chester-le- Street on Monday, August 6 at 12.00 noon., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please, with donations in lieu to St. Cuthbert's Hospice and Macmillan Nurses c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, 43 Front Street, Langley Park, Durham.
THREADGILL - July 28, (suddenly), of St. Paul's Gardens, Spennymoor, (formerly of Coundon). George Wilson, aged 67 years. Beloved husband of Lynn, a dearly loved dad of Gary and Lisa, a loving father-in-law of Karen and Barrie and an adored grandad of Tom, Jack, William and Megan. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Friday for a service and committal,10.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be left in the collection plate at the crematorium for ward, 4 Bishop Auckland Hospital.
TOFT - (nee Walker) August 1 (peacefully). Rose, aged 80 years, late of Brunel Way, Darlington, much loved wife of the late Bill and former partner of the late Charlie, a very devoted mam of Norman, Sue and the late George and Allan, a loving mother-in-law, nanna, great-nanna, great-great-nanna, sister and aunty. Funeral Thursday, August 9. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m. for service at St. Andrew's Church, prior to cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to the British Heart Foundation. Rose will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all family and friends.
TURNBULL - August 1, (peacefully, at home after a long illness surrounded by her loving family), of Wingate. Susan, (nee Dobbin), aged 48 years. Loving wife of Adrian, much loved mam of Barry, Darren and Craig, grandma of Brandon, precious daughter of Elaine and the late Allan, dear sister of Avril, Brian, Stephen and Trevor. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday August 8. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate for service at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be sent to, St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham.
TURNER - Dorothy Margaret (Peggy). Passed away in Nottingham on August 2, 2007, aged 86 years. Mother of Ivan, mother-in-law to Diane and grandmother to Leigh. Will be very sadly missed. Funeral service to take place at Wilford Hill Main Chapel, Nottingham 12.20 p.m. on Wednesday August 8, 2007. All enquiries to, A. W. Lymn, Family Funeral Service, 17 Long Acre, Bingham, Nottingham. NG13 8FA. Tel: (01949) 837211.
VASEY - On July 28, of Tow Law. Rose, aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Milton, devoted mam of Wendy, Adele, Sonia and Alison, a dear mother-in-law, a much loved and loving nanna and great-nanna, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 10.20 a.m. on Thursday, August 2, followed by cremation in Durham Crematorium. By her own request, bright and cheerful clothing to be worn.
WALKER - Henry (Harry) On July 31, peacefully at home. Harry, aged 84 years, of Hurworth, dearly beloved husband of the late Irene, much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Monday, August 6. Would friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Hurworth at 1.00 p.m., prior to private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to St. Teresa's Hospice or the Macmillan Nurses c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
WALKER - August 2, suddenly at home, of Shildon. Annette (nee Scorer), aged 69 years, beloved wife of Allan, loving mother of Gary and partner Helen, a dearly loved sister of Eva, Terry and the late George, also a dear aunt and great-aunt. Funeral Thursday, August 9. Will friends please meet at 10.00 a.m. for service in Shildon Methodist Church, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
WALMSLEY - July 26, peacefully in hospital. John, aged 72 years, beloved husband of Maureen, a loving dad of Teri, Neil and Glen, a dear father-in-law of Terrie, Penny and David, grandad of William, Thomas, Tenielle, Summer and Tegan, also will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, August 3 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to I.T.U., Darlington Memorial Hospital, plate provided at crematorium. A Grandad is a special friend, Magical and kind Grandad we love you And you're always in our mind. Tenielle, Summer and Tegan xxx
WILLIS - Low Fell Peacefully, in hospital, on July 26, aged 74 years. Catherine, (Irene, nee Harmer). A loving mam of Brett and Gary, a very dear mother-in-law of Caroline and a devoted granma to Nikitta, also a much loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Friends please meet for service at Saltwell Crematorium on Thursday August 2, at 2.00 p.m. By request family flowers only. All donations to St. Oswald's Hospice. Loved and remembered always.
