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ROBINSON - June 8, 2007 (peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family). Thomas (Tom), aged 78 years, beloved husband and best friend of June, much loved dad of Anne and Ken, father-in-law to Brian and Brenda, loving grandad to Cathrine, Lee, Andrew and Steven, a cherished great-grandad of Jude, sadly missed brother to Norman. Funeral Tuesday, June 19. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the Great North Air Ambulance.
ROBINSON - Ruth Mary of Danby, North Yorkshire. Peacefully at home on June 7, 2007, aged 85 years. Widow of Dr. Robert Alleyne Robinson, loving mother of Richard, Edward, Louise, Penelope, Gerald and Susanna, adoring grandmother of Mark, Kate, Rebecca, Robert, Rowena, Fenella, Claire, Isabel, Gabriel, Magnus, Victoria, Lucy, Thomas, Xavier and Nadine, great-grandmother of George. Funeral on Saturday, June 23 at 12.00 noon in St. Hilda's Church, Danby. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to The Salvation Army, c/o Robert Harrison and Sons Ltd., Glaisdale, Whitby, N. Yorks., YO21 2QH.
ROBSON - On June 12, of Derwent Terrace, Spennymoor. Lilian (nee Stephenson), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Joe, a dearly loved mam of Les, Maureen, Mary and Joyce, a dear mother-in-law, a much loved nan and gran and a dear sister and aunt. Would friends please meet in St. David's Church, Tudhoe Village Tuesday for a service at 10.15 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crema torium.
ROBSON - On June 6, suddenly in hospital, of Clarence Court, Spennymoor. Jack, aged 88 years, a loving dad to Lynn and grandad of Amy. Loved and cherished by his closest friends. Jack will be sadly missed by those who knew him. Would friends please meet for service on Thursday, June 14 at 10.30 a.m. at Clarence Street Independent Methodist Chapel, followed by crem ation at Durham 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to The Salvation Army. Plate provided at the Chapel.
ROGERSON - June 5, peacefully at St Georges Lodge, Middleton St George, formerly of Eden Crest, Gainford. Cyril Matthew, aged 83 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Joyce, dearly loved father of John, father-in-law of Cheryl, a much loved grandad of Helen and also a sadly missed brother and brother-in-law. Funeral Tuesday June 19. Friends please meet for service in Gainford Methodist Chapel at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
ROSE - Maureen devoted daughter of Isabel (Betty) Dawson and the late William, a loving sister to Rita, Dulcie, Billy and Lynne. Will be fondly remembered and sadly missed. In our hearts you will always stay, loved and remembered every day.
ROSE - On June 11, peacefully, at home, of Ferryhill. Maureen, aged 57 years, beloved wife of Peter, dearly loved mother of Andrea, mother-in-law to Ronnie, a much loved grandmother to Matthew and Abigail, also sadly missed by Elle. Funeral Saturday, June 16. Would friends please meet at 9.00 a.m. for service in All Saints' R.C. Church, followed by cremation at Durham.
RUSHFORTH - On June 9, suddenly, at home. Henry, aged 84 years, beloved husband of Ellen, loving father of Jean, Dennis, Janet and Allen, a dear father-in-law and a proud grandad. Friends please meet for service in St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate on Monday, June 18 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Sherburn Village Cemetery.
SCHMIDT - Magdalena (Leni), late of Barton, suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday June 6, 2007 at Foxby Hill Nursing Home, Gainsborough, aged 83 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Johann, loving mother of John, grandmother of Eleanor. Service at Sherwood Forest Crematorium, New Ollerton on Thursday June 14 at 12.00 noon. Flowers and enquiries to Cliff Bradley and Sons Funeral Directors Ltd., 41 Heaton Street, Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2EA. Tel: (01427) 810619.
SEDDON - June 7 (peacefully in hospital), of Oban Court, Darlington. Annie, aged 91 years, a dear mother of Benjamin and John, nanna to Gillian, Martin, Jacqueline and Jonathan, also a great-nanna to Steven, Joe, Lorna, Penny, Cameron, Caitlin, Harry, George and William and great-great-grandma to Stephanie. Funeral Monday, June 18. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research.
SHEPPERSON - June 6 in Hundens Park Care Home, Darlington. Brian, aged 62 years. Funeral service Monday, June 18 at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Enquiries to John Meynell Funeral Service. Tel: (01325) 382542.
SIMMONDS - June 7, in hospital, of Skerne Park, Darlington. Maria, aged 79 years, beloved wife of Eric, a dearly loved mother of Paul, Anne and Sharon. Will be sadly missed by all the family. Funeral Friday, June 15. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
SIMPSON - June 9, in hospital, of White Cedars, Brandon. Edna May, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Matthew and a much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church on Friday, June 15 at 11.15 am, prior to cremation. Family flowers only please, but donations may be given for St. Cuthbert's Hospice. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at Meadowfield Club.
SMILES - nee McDade formerly Mason Weardale, formerly of Red House Sunderland My beautiful wife Dianne died June 9, aged 47 years, after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity. Words can't express the loss we feel but the courage you showed will lift us in our darkest times and inspire us to go forward in the way you would want. With deepest love from Tony and your ever faithful Ben. Cortege leaving daughter's residence at 12.00 noon on Friday, June 15 for service and cremation in Sunderland Crematorium at 12.30 p.m. By request, family flowers only with a collection at the Crematorium in aid of the Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland. Resting at T.P. Bradbury's private Chapel of Rest, 227 Hylton Road, Sunderland. At Rest
SMILES - nee McDade formerly Mason Weardale, formerly Red House, Sunderland Dianne, beloved sister of Glenn and sister-in-law of Irene, also a much loved aunty and great-aunty. Sadly Missed xx
SMILES - nee McDade formerly Mason Weardale, formerly Red House, Sunderland To my beautiful mam, passed away with amazing dignity on June 9, aged 47 years. A million times we've prayed for you, a million times we've cried. If loving could have saved you, you never would have died. Never forgotten, always loved. From your broken hearted daughter Leigh and much loved son-in-law Dean xxx. To the angels up above, please give my Nana Di a great big love. From your beloved grandson Luke xxx
SMILES - nee McDade formerly Mason Weardale, formerly Red House Sunderland. Darling Dianne, by now you will have met up with big brother Stephen. It is nineteen years since he went to his cabin in the sky, so no doubt the two of you will have had a great reunion. Until we meet again, stay happy. P.S. Tell Steve I'm sorry about the prop. He will laugh (I hope)!!. Love Forever Mam xxx
SMILES - nee McDade formerly Mason Weardale formerly Red House Sunderland. To a true friend Dianne, we knew that we were losing you, but as the time went by we tried so hard to keep you and tried hard not to cry. So put your arms around her Lord and cherish her with care and make up for all she suffered and all that seemed unfair. All My Love Irene x
SMITH - June 11 (peacefully at home, after an illness bravely borne), of Butterby Grange, Spennymoor. Aaron, aged 71 years, beloved husband of Doreen, a dearly loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet in St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village Friday for a service at 9.00 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
SMITH - Sylvia Mary (Aunt Syl), aged 94 years, on June 7, peacefully in hospital after a short illness, formerly of Storra Pasture, Langthorne and lately of Dalestone, East Appleton. A dearly loved sister, aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Funeral service at St. Gregory's Church, Crakehall on Thursday, June 14 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
SNOWBALL - Joan (nee Etherington) June 12, peacefully in hospital. Joan, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Alan, loving mother of Adrian, also a dear sister of Dorothy and auntie of Pamela and John. Cortege to leave her residence on Tuesday for service in Holy Trinity Church, Wingate at 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends and neighbours are kindly invited, please meet at the Church. Loved and remembered
SPOONER - On June 13, of Sutherland Grove, Shotton Colliery. Sarah Ann (nee McCluskey), aged 80 years, a dearly beloved wife of the late Nicholas and a much loved mam of the late Nicholas, also a dearest sister of Shirley and aunt of Michael. Friends please meet on Tuesday, June 19 at 11.00 a.m. for Requiem Mass, followed by interment at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Fleming Field, Shotton Colliery. Sarah will be received into church on Monday at 4.00 p.m. All floral tributes please to be delivered to Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, prior to funeral service. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Directors. Tel (0191) 5862136.
STANWORTH - June 14, (peacefully, in hospital, after a short illness), of Spennymoor. Eva, (nee Wilson), aged 84 years. A dearly loved mam of Alan and Brian and a dear sister of Ray. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium, Tuesday for a service and committal at 1.00 p.m.
STOBBS - On June 9, peacefully in hospital, of Newfield Farm, Stanhope. Robert William, aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of the late Betty, a loving father of Anne and William and a much loved grandad of Emma and Hayley. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanhope on Saturday, June 16 at 10.30 a.m., followed by private interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to be divided between the Church, the Methodist Chapel and the Great North Air Ambulance.
