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LOWERY - March 29, of Westcroft, Stanhope. Doris, aged 88 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Lloyd, a loved mother of Mansel and a dear sister to Ernie. Friends please meet for a service in the Methodist Chapel, Stanhope Thursday, April 5 at 12.30 p.m., to be followed by interment in Crosshill Cemetery, Stanhope.
LOWES - March 31, of Bishop Auckland. Ernest, aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late Eva, devoted dad of Christopher, dear father-in-law of the late Trish, much loved grandad of David and Caroline, Christopher and Clare, also a loving great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given to the MARA Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
MACKERETH - March 31, formerly of Stammergate, Thirsk. Eleanor Mary, aged 86 years, loving daughter of the late Florence and Robert Mackereth. The funeral service will be held at St. James Green Methodist Church on Tuesday, April 10 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Thirsk Cemetery. Would friends please meet at the church.
MARCH - (Grummett) On March 27 (of Hutton Henry). Patricia (nee Beattie), aged 74 years, a loving mam of Kate and Rob, Margaret and Neil, Lucy and David and sadly missed by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a dear sister of David and Beryl and a loving aunt. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee on Wednesday, April 4 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Arthritis Research Council care of the family.
MAUGHAN - April 2, peacefully at home with her family in Tow Law. Mary (nee Farrey), aged 74 years, beloved wife of the late William (Bill), devoted mam of Ian, Steven and Lisa, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nana and great-gran, also a very special friend to Corinna. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday, April 12, followed by cremation at Durham. After the service in church, all are invited to refreshment in The New Market.
METCALFE - John, aged 63 years of Melsonby, died peacefully at The Abbey Care Village, Scorton on March 30. Beloved son of the late Frank and Susie, a loving cousin of Betty, also a dear friend of Dennis. Funeral service at St. James Church, Melsonby on Thursday April 5, at 3.00 p.m. followed by interment in the churchyard. Will friends please meet at the church.
MYERS - Sheila, aged 74 years of Richmond, died peacefully at The Abbey Care Village, Scorton on March 31. Beloved wife of the late Sammy, a much loved mum of Andrew and Richard, a loving mother-in-law of Pauline, a loving and devoted grandma, also a dear sister. Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Tuesday April 10, at 10.30 a.m. followed by private cremation. Will friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St. Teresa's Hospice, a plate will be provided at the rear of the church.
PARR - April 2, peacefully in Ventress Hall Nursing Home, Darlington. Jessie, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late George, dearly loved mother of Roland and Margaret, dear mother-in-law of Ingrid and Peter, loving granny of Sarah, Daniel, Laura, Juliet, David and Katherine and great-grandmother of Stephanie, Liberty and Ella. Funeral Tuesday, April 10. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Cancer Research U.K., c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
PATTISON - On April 2, in hospital, of 18 Wensleydale Avenue, Leyburn. Joan, aged 60 years, dearly loved mother of Wendy and Gill, very dear mother-in-law of Paul and Jason and a much loved nanna of Amy, Sam, Jack, Jordan and Sophie. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Thursday, April 5 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Leyburn Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
PLATTS - March 30, (peacefully, after a short illness bravely borne), of Dalton, Richmond. Horace Samuel (Sam) in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Patricia and father of Stephen and Nicholas. Funeral private.
POLLITT - On April 2, peacefully in hospital, Derrick, of Northallerton, formerly of Osmotherley. Dearly loved husband of the late Eva and a dear father and grandfather. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, April 12 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the British Heart Foundation.
POWELL - March 28, peacefully at The Grosvenor, Darlington, formerly of Harris Street and Coverdale. Laura (nee Iveson), aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Charles and a much loved aunt. Funeral Wednesday, April 4 at 10.45 a.m. at Geneva Road Evangelical Baptist Church, followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for St. Teresa's Hospice.
PYBURN - On March 30, peacefully, of Minster Court, Belmont. Russell, aged 85 years, dear dad of Jacky, Brent and their families. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, April 5 at 9.30 a.m. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research U.K., c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.
RANSON - March 26 (suddenly at home), of Railway Terrace, Stanhope. Alexander, aged 89 years, dearly loved husband of Olive, a dearest father, father-in-law and grandfather. Cremation Thursday, April 5 at Durham, following a service in the crematorium chapel at 10.30 a.m.
REED - April 3, peacefully at her sister-in-law's residence. Emelda (nee Stephen son), aged 65 years, of Sacriston, (formerly of Thornley). Beloved wife of the late Michael, loving mother of Michael, Peter and Karen, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved nana. To be received into into Sacred Heart and English Martyr's R.C. Church, Thornley on Thursday April 12, at 4.00 p.m. Funeral service Friday April 13, at 11.00 a.m. prior to cremation at Durham. Friends invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only. R.I.P.
RENNEY - Durham, late of Nookes Side, Sunderland. Emily, peacefully on March 28, in her 86th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ernie, a loving mam of Audrey and Malcolm and a devoted nana of Stuart. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday April 5, at 11.00 a.m.
ROBINSON - March 30, of Stanhope, late of Rookhope Post Office. John Cameron, aged 80 years, beloved husband of Joyce, dearly loved dad of Aileen and Hugh, a dear father-in-law of Colin and Jen and a much loved grandad. Will friends please meet for service in Mountsett Crematorium on Wednesday, April 4 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Stroke Unit, Bishop Auckland General Hospital, plate in crematorium.
ROBSON - David John On April 2, peacefully at home. Dave, aged 59 years, eldest son of the late Wilf and Connie of Firth Moor, loving brother, father, grandfather and friend to many. Funeral Friday, April 13. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to SSAFA, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
RUTTER - April 2, of Wolsingham. Frances Violet, aged 73 years, loving wife of the late Leslie, also a much loved mam, grandmother and great-grandmother. Will family and close friends please meet for a private service to be held in Durham Crematorium.
SHERWOOD - April 3. Ruth Mary (peacefully) in Sowerby House Nursing Home, Thirsk, (formerly of Piper Lane and Thirkleby. Loving wife of the late Cyril, dear mum and mother-in-law of Bernard and Sue, beloved grandma of Mark and Andrea and a dear great-grandma. Funeral service at All Saint's Church, Thirk- leby on Tuesday April 10, at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Collection if desired for, Thirkleby church funds.
SMITH - April 2, of South View, Middlestone Moor. Tom, aged 67 years, a devoted husband of Jean, a dearly loved dad of Colin and Vivienne, a dear father-in-law, a much loved granpa of Rachael, Kieran and Liam and a dear brother and uncle. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Tuesday for a service and committal at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only.
SMITH - March 23, of Park Avenue, Coxhoe. Paul, aged 45 years. Beloved husband of Jacqueline, much loved dad of Nichola and Paul Jnr. and a loving brother. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday April 5, at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. You will be forever in our hearts and never forgotten.
SMYTH - April 2, (suddenly, at home), of Sandown Drive, Newton Aycliffe, (formerly of Office Row, Eldon). Gwen, (nee Brown), aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Reg, a much loved mam of Pearl, Dorene, Richard, David and Patricia and a dearly loved nan of Paul, Sean, Christopher, David and Craig, also a devoted nan to granddaughter Jade and a loving mother-in-law of Jeff, Steve, Will and Tiziana, a dear sister and sister-in-law of Joyce, Barry and Len. Private funeral, family only.
