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McGUIRE - On May 3, of Bishop Auckland. Rosemary Kathleen, aged 83 years, a dearly loved mother and sister. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's R.C. Church at 11.30 a.m. on Thursday, May 10 followed by interment in Evenwood Cemetery. R.I.P
MILLINGTON - Kate Perryman (Kitty, nee Lee), aged 87 years, on April 29, 2007, in Hallgarth Nursing Home Durham (formerly of Quarrington Hill and Thornley), a much loved wife, mother, grandmother and sister. The cremation took place on May 8, 2007.
MILLWARD - Reuben Formerly of Coundon, Bishop Auckland. Passed away suddenly, in Nottingham on May 8, aged 71 years. A much loved husband of Jean, father and grandfather who will be dearly missed by all. Funeral service is to take place on Tuesday May 15, at St. Leonard's Church, Wollaton, Nott ingham at 3.30 p.m. followed by the committal service at Bramcote Crematorium, Notting-ham. For all enquiries please contact A. W. Lymn, Trent House, Station Road, Beeston, Nottingham. NG9 2AY. Tel: (0115) 9220433.
MONK - On May 5, suddenly, in Darlington Football Ground. Ken, aged 75 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved husband of Olive, a much loved dad of Michael, Kenneth and Martin, father-in-law of Carol, adored grandad of Victoria, Deanna, Michael, Christopher-John, Colin and Kenneth. Funeral Tuesday, May 15. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to The Friends of Darlington Memorial Hospital c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
MORPHET - On Monday, May 7, peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. John, aged 91 years, of Pen-Y-Ghent, Redmayne Road, formerly of Sandwath Farm, Kirkby Stephen. Dearly loved brother of the late Arthur and Martha, dear uncle of Arthur and Eleanor. Funeral service at Kirkby Stephen Parish Church on Monday, May 14 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only are requested. Donations if desired to Kirkby Stephen Parish Church c/o Glyn Jones, Funeral Directors, 12 Battlebarrow, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria CA16 6XS.
MORTON - (nee Lawes) On May 8, suddenly at home. Agnes, aged 69 years, of Burdon Close, Newton Aycliffe, dearly loved wife of Richard, a much loved mam of Christine, Carol, Step-hen, John, Peter and Gail, a dear mother-in-law and also a loving nanna and great-nanna. Funeral Tuesday, May 15. Would friends please meet 12.45 p.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, prior to cremation at Darlington.
MUCKLE - May 7, of Frosterley. John, aged 86 years, dearly loved husband of Beatrice, loving stepfather of Maria and a dear uncle of Mark, Nicholas, John, Elspeth and Gillian. Will friends please meet for service in St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Frosterley on Friday, May 18 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment.
NEILL - Tam Thomas, aged 51 years, suddenly at home surrounded by his loving children on May 4, of Barden Moor Road, Darlington. Much loved dad of Catherine, Thomas and Andrew and a dear brother and uncle. Funeral Monday, May 14. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
NORRIS - On May 2 (suddenly), of Haxby, York, formerly a Chartered Accountant and latterly of Thirsk Motors. John, aged 64 years, beloved husband of Pat, loving father to Michael, a sadly missed brother of Syd and brother-in-law to Alice. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Haxby on Friday, May 11 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the British Heart Foundation.
PICKARD - Dorothy (Dot, nee Mile-ham), aged 67 years, of First Avenue, Colburn died peacefully on May 5. Dearly loved wife of Arthur, much loved mum of Diane and John, dear mother-in-law to Andy and Hazel, loving nanna of Eugene, Ayrton and George, beloved daughter of Katie and dear sister to Mary. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Monday May 14 at 12.45 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the Local Macmillan Nurses (cheques payable to Cancer Care Donated Funds) may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd. Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
RIDLEY - On May 6, of Toft Hill. Jean, aged 73 years, beloved wife of Ernie, devoted mam of Anne, Alan and Christine, dear mother-in-law to Alan, Sue and Gerald, also a much loved and loving gran to Liam, Helen and Peter. Will friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon on Friday, May 11.
ROBINSON - Iris Lilian aged 86 years, of Linton Rise, Catterick Garrison, died peacefully in hospital on May 5, surrounded by her family. Wife of the late James, very much loved mother of Julie-Ann, Davit, Johnny, Jeannie, Pat, Douglas George and Keith and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Hipswell on Friday, May 11 at 4.00 p.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Floral tributes, if desired, may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd. Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. "Loved for every second of every minute of every day."
ROBINSON - Maisie Jean (nee Forster) died peacefully in hospital after a short illness bravely borne. Beloved wife of the late Robert, loving sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Funeral Thursday, May 17. Friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church, Darlington at 11.00 a.m., prior to private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research UK c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
ROWELL - Peacefully on May 8, in Sedgefield Community Hospital. Irene, (nee Curry), aged 83 years, of Coxhoe. Devoted wife of the late Bob, much loved mam of Maureen, mother-in-law to Ronnie and treasured grandma to Kelly, Mark and his partner Marisa, dearest sister of Maggie and sadly missed by all family and friends. The funeral will take place on Monday May 14. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe at 9.45 a.m, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to The staff amenities fund, Franziska Willer Ward, Sedgefield Community Hospital.
SAUNDERS - May 8, (peacefully, in hospital). Peter, of Northallerton, aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband of Wilma, loving father of Jayne, Ian and Tricia and dear grandad of Nina and Nathan. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday May 15, at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for The Jerry Green Foundation Trust.
SAYERS - May 5, (peacefully, in hospital), of Tennyson Terrace, Crook. Ronald, (Ronnie), aged 80 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Ettie, a much loved father of Brian and David and a dearest father-in-law to Sandra, a dear granda of Stephanie and Andrew. Interment Tuesday May 15, in Crook Cemetery. Cortege leaving residence at 11.20 a.m. for a service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 11.30 a.m. Friends please meet at church.
SCOTT - May 6, of Crook, suddenly after a short illness. Michael, aged 44 years, beloved husband of Andrea (nee Allen), devoted and much loved dad of Michael, dear son of Michael and Daisy, a dear brother of Brian, Graham and Kevan, also brother-in-law, uncle and son-in-law. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 2.00 p.m. on Monday, May 14, followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
SEYMOUR - May 5 (suddenly in hospital) of Dowber Way Thirsk. Pearl, aged 50 years, dearly loved daughter of Barbara and the late Ernest. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Monday May 14 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be made to the Church.
SHAW - On May 4, formerly of Auckland Park. Clarrie, aged 92 years, beloved husband of the late Jean, a devoted dad of June and Pam, a much loved grandad to Tamsie and Abbie, also a loving great-grandad to Dam-son. Cortege will leave his daughter's residence, Bishop Auckland for a private family service, at his own request.
SIMMONS - May 8, peacefully, in St. Margaret's Nursing Home, formerly of Devonshire Road, Belmont. Marjorie, aged 81 years, leaves two sons Ian and Alan and four grand-children. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday May 16 at 1.00 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice.
SIMPSON - May 7, in hospital, of Burnigill, Meadowfield. Stephen Ernest, aged 66 years, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth and a much loved son of Edna and the late Matthew, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Tuesday, May 15. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church at 1.45 p.m., prior to cremation.
SMITH - Dame Margot D.B.E. On May 8, 2007, peacefully following a stroke. Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service 2.00 p.m. May 18, at Spennithorne Church, Nr. Leyburn. Donations to Spennithorne Church and The Oakdale Ward Fund, Harrogate District Hospital.
SMITH - May 4, peacefully, in hospital of Eden Close, Hurworth. Mildred, aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late Leslie, dearly loved mother of Janis and Adrian, mother-in-law of Chris and Tracey, also a much loved nana of Kymm, Amy and Emily. Funeral Monday, May 14. Relatives and friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent to Marie Curie c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
SMITH - On May 2, suddenly, in hospital. Kenneth, aged 80 years, late A.D.O. Durham County Fire Brigade, a dearly loved husband of Betty, loving father of Carol and Stephen, dear brother of Freddy, father-in-law of Karen and John and a special grandad of Amy and Louis. Service and cremation will take place at Rawdon Crematorium Leeds on Thursday, May 10 at 10.20 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation. A collection box will be available at the Crematorium Chapel. Enquiries to Slater's of Horsforth. Tel: (0113) 2582395.