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STONEHOUSE - April 2, in hospital, of North Park Care Home, Darlington. John Thomas, aged 79 years, father of Basil, Peter and Lynette, grandfather of Yvette, Alex, Jennifer, Leanne and the late Stephen. Funeral Tuesday April 10. Friends and relatives please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m.
SYGROVE - On April 3, suddenly in hospital, of Shildon. Olwyn (nee Dixon), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late William (Bill), dearly loved mother of Geoffrey, Maurice, Malcolm and the late John, also a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Would family and friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Shildon on Thursday, April 12 at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
TAIT - March 29, of The Crofts, Wolsingham. Mabel, aged 79 years, dearly loved wife of the late Norman, loving mother of Judith, Susan and Nick, mother-in-law of Andy and a much loved grandma of Martin, Carly and Steven. Will friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Parish Church on Thursday, April 5 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment.
TAPPING - Robert (Bob) April 2, of Laburnum Terrace, Shotton Colliery. Bob, aged 66 years, dearly loved dad of Mark, beloved step-father, father-in-law and also a devoted grandad and great-grandad. Interment St. Saviour's Churchyard on Thursday April 5. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton Colliery at 2.00 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
TEASDALE - On March 31, peacefully in hospital, of Great Ayton, formerly of Faceby. Colin, aged 74 years, dearly loved husband of the late Rena, loving father of Rachel and stepfather of Karen, Jeff and Tracy and a dearest grandad. Funeral service to take place in Christ Church, Great Ayton on Thursday, April 12 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation.
TEMPEST - On March 28 (at home), of Cummings Avenue, Sherburn Village. John, aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of Sylvia, loving father of Susan and Beverley, a treasured and sadly missed grandad and great-grandad, also a dear brother of Robert and Brian. Family and friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, April 5 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to Leukaemia Research. Plate provided at the Crematorium. Friends are also welcome to join the family for refreshments afterwards at Sherburn Village W.M.C.
TOWNLEY - Freda (nee Manton) Suddenly, but peacefully, on March 31, at Briarfield Care Home, Redcar, (formerly of Thornaby). Freda, aged 85 years. Dear wife of the late Ted, much loved sister-in-law of Lillie and Stan. Will be sadly missed by the Townley Family, Manton cousins, nieces and nephews of both families, also the Robinson family. Funeral service and cremation to take place on Friday April 13, at Teesside Crematorium in The Chapel of St. Bede at 1.00 p.m. Will friends kindly meet at the crematorium. No flowers please by request. Donations in lieu if so desired for Teesside Hospice, c/o, Stanway and Garnett Funeral Service, 114 High Street, Redcar. Tel: (01642) 477257.
WAINWRIGHT - March 31, of Bishop Auckland. Jack, aged 88 years, dearly beloved husband of Rene, much loved dad of Geoff, also a dear father-in-law and grandad. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given for Ward 4, Bishop Auckland General Hospital on a plate at the crematorium.
WALTON - On April 3, of Bishop Auckland, formerly of Witton Park. Arthur, aged 65 years, devoted and much loved son of Alice and the late Cecil. A private service is to be held.
WALTON - Penshaw March 30, in hospital. George (Bob), aged 81 years, devoted husband of Freda Maureen (nee Consett), a much loved dad of David and Joanne also a cherished grandad of Jason, Hannah, Rebecca and Victoria. Would friends please meet for funeral service on Tuesday, April 10 at All Saints' Church, Penshaw Village at 1.45 p.m., prior to cremation at Sunderland Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. All enquiries to Derek Moss Funeral Director. Tel: (0191) 3855959.
WALTON - Shotley Bridge March 30, of Mountside. John Stanley, aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of Ann, treasured and much loved dad of Elaine, brother of Rob and the late Gordon, a dear brother-in-law and uncle of all the family. Friends please meet for service in Blackhill Methodist Church on Thursday April 5 at 2.45 p.m., followed by interment in Blackhill Cemetery. Family flowers only please.
WARTERSON - April 3, (in hospital), of Ferryhill. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 85 years. Devoted wife of the late Charles, loving mother of Margaret and the late Anne, dear mother-in-law of Raymond and grandmother of Martin. Friends please meet for service at All Saint's R.C. Church, Ferryhill on Wednesday April 11, at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in Duncombe Cemetery.
WHEELER - March 31, (peacefully, in hospital). Margaret Anne, aged 60 years, of South Stainley, (late of Bedale). Loving partner of Rod, dearly loved mum of Darren, Trudi and Kieran, also a dear grandma. Funeral service to be held at St. Wilfred's Church, South Stainley on Tuesday April 10, at 12.00 noon followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to be shared between Yorkshire Cancer Research and church funds.
WILLIAMSON - Pamelia April 1, peacefully after a long illness. Pam, aged 71 years, of Trimdon Village, a loving wife of the late George, a much loved mam of Wendy, Jeffrey and Astrid, mother-in-law of George, Katie and Andy, a special grandma and great-grandma. Former Ward Sister at Winterton Hospital. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Hartlepool Crematorium on Wednesday April 11 at 2.20 p.m. Friends please meet at Crematorium Chapel.
WILLIAMSON - Stanley On March 30, suddenly. John, aged 74 years, former Vicar of Trimdon devoted husband of the late Doreen, loving father to Mark, Catherine and Alan, also a dear grandad to Emma, David and Ellie. Will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, Stanley on Tuesday, April 10 at 12.00 noon, prior to cremation at Mountsett Crematorium 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations to St. Andrew's Church.
WILSON - Sydney (ex Miner) formerly of Coundon, Durham passed away peacefully at Woodcote Hall Nursing Home, Shropshire on March 31, 2007, aged 85 years. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Donnington Wood, Telford on Saturday April 7, 2007 at 12.00 noon. Enquiries to L. Tranter and Son Funeral Directors, Shropshire. Tel: (01952) 613932.
WILSON - March 30 (suddenly but peacefully, after a short illness in hospital), of Wolsingham. Edith Mary, aged 86 years, loving wife of Turner, mam of Norman and Fred and greatly missed by daughter-in-law Gail and Aileen. Will friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Parish Church on Thursday, April 5 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers to Wolsingham Methodist Chapel.
WOOD - April 4, after a long illness, in hospital, late of Bowburn. Helen, aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late John, a much loved mam of Allan and Valerie. Will be sadly missed by all the family. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Sherburn on Wednesday, April 11 at 1.30 p.m., prior to interment in Sherburn Churchyard.
WRESSELL - Chester-le-Street On March 30, peacefully in hospital, formerly of Trimdon Village. June (nee Freeman), aged 81 years, beloved wife of Albert, a devoted mum to Gillian, a much loved nana to Mark and Karen. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Birtley Crematorium on Tuesday, April 10 at 10.00 a.m. By request, family flowers only.
WRIGHT - April 5, of Shildon. George, aged 80 years, peacefully after the recent loss of his devoted wife Mary. Full funeral particulars will follow.
WRIGHT - On April 4, suddenly at home, of Malvern Close, Chilton. Linda, aged 74 years, dearly loved mam of Harry, Anne, Jill and Sandra and a much loved mother-in-law, nana, great-nana, sister and auntie. Would friends please meet for service at St. Aidan's Church, Chilton on Tuesday, April 17 at 12.45 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
YOUNG - March 30, of Coundon. Walter (Balla), aged 85 years, beloved husband of Dorothy, a much loved dad, stepdad and father-in-law, also a treasured grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4.
ALDERSON - March 24, of Willington. William, aged 83 years. Loving dad of David and Philip and father-in-law of Vicky and a dear brother. Friends and relatives please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday April 2, at 1.00 p.m.
