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SMURTHWAITE - May 10 (peacefully at home), of Town Head, Middleton-in-Teesdale. Ronny, aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of Jenny and a much loved father of Brian. Friends please meet for service at Middleton Methodist Church on Tuesday, May 14 at 2.15 p.m., to be followed by private cremation. Family flowers only; donations in lieu of flowers may be made in church for The Great North Air Ambulance.
SMYTH - May 9, peacefully in hospital. Anne, aged 51 years, of Lyonette Road, Darlington, a much loved daughter of Fred and the late Rachel. Funeral Wednesday, May 16. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
SPOONER - Frederick Ernest, peacefully in hospital on Thursday, May 3. Husband of the late Peggy Spooner (nee Eckhold), of Dishforth. Funeral service to be held at St. James the Greater Church, Baldersby St. James on Tuesday, May 15 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu can be left in Church for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Church Funds.
STOVES - Douglas (Dougie) formerly of Horden, passed away in York, on May 3, aged 67 years, loving father of Christine, Pauline, Ian, Susan, Billy, Merrill and Aaron, dearly loved brother of Ivy, Billy and Doris and a much loved uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service will be held at York Crematorium on Thursday, May 10 at 11.00 a.m. Enquiries to J. Rymer Funeral Directors, York. Tel. (01904) 624320.
TOLSON - May 6, 2007, suddenly but peacefully, in hospital. Tom, aged 69 years, devoted husband of Margaret, much loved dad to Eileen, Jane and Thomas, treasured papa to Kyle, Harry, Leeza and Laura, also a sadly missed father-in-law. Funeral Tuesday, May 15. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m., for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations to the MARA Unit, Bishop Auckland Hospital.
TURNBULL - May 5, (peacefully, at home), of St. Andrews Road, Spennymoor. Lorraine, aged 44 years. Beloved wife of Melvyn, a dearly loved mam of Gemma and a much loved nana to Connor and Mickey. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church, Friday for a service at 1.45 p.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
WALTON - On May 7, suddenly at home, in Coundon. Richard, aged 46 years, beloved dad of Leanne, Richard, David and Martin, also a dear son to Richard and Jenny. Will friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon at 10.15 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, followed by interment in Coundon Cemetery.
WATSON - Dennis, of Darlington, aged 60 years. Died peacefully at home on May 7. Beloved husband of Jackie, devoted father of Andrew, Stephen and Elliott. Family and friends kindly meet at 2.00 p.m. Friday May 18, for service at St. Mary's Church, Cockerton, followed by cremation. Family flowers only please, donations in memory may be made to St. Teresa's Hospice.
WELCH - May 8, (suddenly), of Middlestone Moor. Edward, aged 83 years. Loving brother of Mary, dear uncle to Nancy and great-uncle to Andrew. Friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday May 16, 9.30 a.m.
WHITTLE - Suddenly on May 7, of Ludworth. Beatrice, aged 80 years, loving wife of the late Edward, much loved mother and grandmother. Funeral to take place on Friday, May 11. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m.
WILLIS - May 4, of Ferryhill, (formerly of Spenny moor). Noreen, (nee Cummins), aged 59 years. Beloved wife of the late Maurice William and a dearly loved mam and nana. Would friends please meet in The Bethel I.M. Chapel, Half Moon Lane, Spenny moor, Friday for a service at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in Duncombe Cemetery.
WRIGHTSON - May 6, of Bay Court, Ushaw Moor. Joseph, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Betty, much loved and sadly missed by all the family. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday May 11, at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for MacMillan Nurses may be given after the service.
ALEXANDER - Gladys May 3, peacefully, at Gittisham Hill House, Devon. Gladys, aged 92 years, formerly of Darlington. Funeral, Friday May 11. Would friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel at 1.30 p.m., prior to interment in the West Cemetery.
ALLAN - On May 2 (suddenly), of Neasham Road Caravan Site, Darlington. Frank (Hilly Boy), aged 60 years, dearly loved husband of Jessie, much loved dad of Frank, John, Gilly, Jessie and Nancy, a loving father-in-law and grandad. Funeral Friday, May 11. Friends please meet for service in The Elim Pentecostal Church, Bowman Street, Darlington at 10.45 a.m., followed by interment at West Cemetery.
ANDERSON - April 30, (peacefully, at home), of Station Road, Shotton Colliery. Gladys, (nee Miller), aged 91 years. A dearly beloved wife of the late Ralph and a much loved mam of Gladys and Lily, dear mother-in-law of Jim and Alan, also a dearest and devoted gran and great-gran of all the family. Friends please meet on Wednesday May 9, for service at St. Saviour's Church, 10.30 a.m. Cremation to follow at Sunderland Crematorium. Enquiries to, Ivan Cochrane Funeral Director. Tel: (0191) 5862136.
ARMSTRONG - April 16, (suddenly, at home), in Darlington. Allan, aged 57 years. (Formerly of Lumphinnans, Fife, Scotland). Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service to take place Thursday May 10, at 11.15 a.m. Darlington Crematorium. All enquiries to, John Meynell Funeral Service. Tel: (01325) 382542.
BAINBRIDGE - On May 2, at Abbey Care Village, Scorton (formerly of Station House, Spennithorne). George Edward (Ted), aged 81 years, beloved brother of Dorothy and a very dear brother-in-law of Ernest. Funeral service and interment at St. Andrew's Church, Finghall on Friday, May 11 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Church Funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
BIRKBECK - On May 1, peacefully, in Barrington Lodge Residential Home, Bishop Auckland, late of Coundon. Mary (Lilian, nee Black) aged 84 years wife of the late Thomas, devoted mam of Kenneth and the late Gordon, special friend to Denise, nana to Samantha and Jason, a dear aunt of Avril, Brian and Pearl and a dear friend of Joyce, Whitty, Norman and Jenny. Sadly missed by all. Funeral cortege leaving son's residence at 1.00 p.m. Family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, May 10 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, in aid of Dementia Research may be left at the service on the plate provided.
BOWMAN - May 1, (in hospital), of Cypress Court, Brandon. Harry, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of the late Ena and a much loved father, father-in-law and grandad. Would friends please meet for service Durham crematorium on Wednesday, May 9, at 10.30 a.m. All welcome for refreshments afterwards at Meadowfield Club.
BUNCE - Ronald Edward (Ron), aged 86 years, of Rich mond died peacefully in The Friary Hospital on Friday, April 27. Beloved husband of the late Dot, a much loved dad, loving grandad, great-grandad and a dear friend. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, May 4 at 2.15 p.m. Friends welcome at the Crematorium and or at the Cricket Club for approximately 3.30 p.m. following the service. Garden flowers preferred "Ron's great love" or if desired donations may be given at the Crematorium for Cancer Research UK and the Friends of the Friary Hospital.
BURGESS - Agnes On April 27 of Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Roy and also a much loved mother and grandmother. Funeral Thursday May 10. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church at 1.30 p.m. followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent to Whinfield Surgery c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR
BURNETT - Bill May 3, 2007. Peacefully, after a short illness. Husband of the late Sheila, father of Alistair, grandad to Luke and Anya. Cremation to take place on May 9, in Edinburgh.
CAIRNS - April 27, peacefully, in hospital. Ina, aged 91 years beloved wife of the late J.W. Cairns, loving mother of Eunice, Jack and the late Pat, a loving mother-in-law of Dick, Sheila and Gordon, a proud nana, great-nana, aunt and great-aunt. Friends please meet for service at Bowburn Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, May 8 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. All welcome afterwards for reception at Bowburn Chapel Hall. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to M.S. Society.
