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RAMSAY - March 18 (in Belmont Grange Care Home, after a short illness bravely borne), formerly of Brandon. Raymond (Ray), aged 69 years, loving father of Neil and Michelle, father-in-law of Karen and Alan, devoted granda of Alaina, Stephanie, Joshua and Ellie and a very special person to Ann and Winnie. Friends please meet for service at Murray Independent Methodist Chapel, Brandon on Tuesday, March 27 at 11.15 am, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Bay Horse Public House, Brandon Village.
ROBINSON - (nee Kipling) Gladys May, aged 93 years. Formerly of Pearl Street, Shildon. Passed away peacefully on March 19, at Glebe House Care Home, near Chichester, loving wife of the late Lancelot, devoted mother of Stella and son-in-law David and dear grandma to Matthew and Daniel. Flowers and enquiries to, W. Wraight and Son. Tel: (01243) 372255.
ROBINSON - On March 14, peacefully in Hundens Park Care Home. Bill, aged 87 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved husband of the late Lily, much loved dad of Maureen, grandad of Nevin and Ryan. Funeral Thursday, March 22. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
ROBINSON - On March 20, (peacefully, in hospital), of 22 Dale Grove, Leyburn and formerly of Redmire and Thornton Rust. Phyllis Margaret, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of Jim and dear mother of Peter. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Redmire on Wednesday, March 28 at 2.00 p.m. followed by interment in the church yard. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Phyllis if so desired may be given at the service for St. Mary's Church. Will friends please meet at the Church and accept this intimation. Rest in Eternal Peace
ROWE - March 19, of Mercia Court, Darlington. Captain Thomas Richard Rowe, aged 83 years, beloved husband of Gwen, dearly loved father of Elizabeth, Timothy and Philip, father-in-law of Isobel, Bernd and Clare, also a much loved grandad of Michael, Sarah, Alan, Carsten and Florence. Funeral Friday, March 23. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please.
RUSSELL - Framwellgate Moor March 16, suddenly, but peacefully, in hospital. Maggie (Margaret, nee Wheatley) aged 87 years, loved wife of the late Charlie. A wonderful lady who will be sadly missed by all her loving family and many friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Aidan's Church, Framwellgate Moor on Monday March 26 at 10.15 am, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to Breast Cancer.
SCORER - March 20, late of Canterbury Crescent, Willington. Gladys, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late George, loving mother of Charles, Sandra and Denise, dear mother-in-law of Elaine, also a devoted gran of Nicola and Louise. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, March 26 at 10.30 a.m.
SHIELDS - March 18, peacefully, at 20 The Avenue, Pity Me, Durham. Walter aged 67 years, a loving husband, dad and grandad. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, March 26 at 9.00 a.m. Flowers or donations in lieu, if desired, to Macmillan Nurses c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
SIMPSON - Douglas March 18, suddenly in hospital. Douglas, aged 86 years, dearly loved husband of the late Joyce, dearest dad of Barbara and Jan, dear father-in-law of Graham, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Service in Zetland Park Methodist Church, The Crescent, Redcar Tuesday, March 27 at 2.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to British Heart Foundation c/o Mr N.G. Dibble, 23 Oaklea Close, Norton, TS20 1HN.
STANWAY - Margaret Jean, aged 80 years, of Colburn, died peacefully in hospital on March 12. Beloved wife of the late Leonard (Len), much loved mum of Jeanette and Leonard, step-mum to John and a loving nanna and great-nanna. Funeral service at St Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Friday, March 23 at 10.00 am, followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for Colburn Church Funds.
STIRK - On March 16, peacefully in hospital, of Northallerton. Harry, a loving dad and grandad. Funeral service to take place at Northallerton Methodist Church on Thursday, March 22 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for a charity of the family's choice.
STOCKPORT - George March 17, in hospital, of New Cross Road, Wingate. George, aged 85 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Dolly), a much loved father of Anthony, David and Margaret, a dear father-in-law of Marilyn, Fredeen and Bill, also a treasured grandfather of Paul and Leanne, Kristian and Vicky, Carl, Lauren and Leslie. Interment Station Town Cemetery Thursday March 22. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate at 12.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Hartlepool Hospital Ward 6 c/o Margaret. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
STOREY - March 19. Florence Edith, aged 97 years, beloved mother of John, devoted grandmother to Ivy, Lorna and John also a much loved great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Will all family and friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, March 26.
SUTHERLAND - David (Sooty) of Colburn aged 40 years, died suddenly at Swindon on March 17. Loving son of Trav and Jean, jovial brother to Gayle, much loved nephew and sadly missed by Bev. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, March 27 at 12.00 noon at St. Joseph and St Francis Xavier Church, Richmond followed by burial at Hipswell Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to the P.D.S.A. and The Great North Air Ambulance may be given at the Church or sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd. Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 4AJ.
SWINBANK - Eva May, aged 83 years, formerly of The Conifers, Foxton, Sedgefield died peacefully at Willowdene Care Home, Sedgefield on March 11. Dearly loved wife of Wilf, much loved mum of Jean and the late Irene and a dear mother-in-law, loving nana, great-nana and sister. Funeral service at St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield on Wednesday March 21 at 1.45 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for St. Edmund's Church Funds
TELFER - Ethel Telfer of Durham City died in hospital on March 19, after a short illness. Loving wife of James. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday March 28, at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations can be made to, The British Heart Foundation.
THOLEN - March 13, peacefully, in Oakhill House Nursing Home, Horsham, (formerly of Girsby House, Girsby). John Clifford, former Chief Executive of THPA., I C I. Director. Dearly loved husband of the late Patricia Ann, loving father of Peter and Jonathan and a dearest grandfather. Funeral service to take place at All Saint's Church, Girsby on Tuesday, March 27, at 1.00 p.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for The R.N.L.I.
THOMPSON - March 19, peacefully in hospital, formerly of Great Stainton. Jean Rhodes, aged 87 years, dearly loved wife of the late Stephen, much loved mother of David and daughter-in-law Jackie and a loving gran of Julie, Laura and Sally. Funeral Tuesday, March 27. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Great Stainton at 2.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be left at the service for Church Funds.
TUNNEY - March 20, of Milbank Terrace, Shotton Colliery. Michael, aged 88 years. A dearly beloved husband of the late Audrey (nee Devine) and a much loved dad of Maria, Michael, Paddy and James, also a dearest grandad, uncle and brother of all the family. Friends please meet on Wednesday March 28, at 11.00 a.m. for Requiem Mass followed by interment at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Flemingfield, Shotton Colliery. Enquires to, Ivan Cochrane Funeral Director. Tel: (0191) 5862 136.
WALKER - March 12, suddenly, at Sandringham Court, Bishop Auckland, late of Chapel Street, Middleton St George. Alan, aged 85 years, a dearly loved brother of Betty, Marjorie, Audrey, Rich-ard and the late Brian. Funeral Monday, March 26. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service at St. Lawrence's Church, Middleton St George, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. A donation can be made in Church in lieu of flowers.
WALTON - Ann, died suddenly on Monday, March 12 at home, a much loved member of the family at the College of St. Hild and St. Bede in Durham, where she worked for many years in the Housekeeping Depart-ment, in which capacity she touched the lives of many - both students and staff. All are welcome at her funeral to be held in the College Chapel on Thursday, March 22 at 10.30 a.m.
WARD - March 22, of Lichfield Road, West Cornforth. Thomas William (Billy), aged 72 years. Dearest son of the late Thomas and Maggy Ward, also a very dear cousin. Would friends please meet at The Salvation Army Hall, West Cornforth Wednesday for a service at 1.40 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be left in the collection plate for The Salvation Army.
WATSON - March 18, of Darlington. Irene, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Charles, loving mum of Pat and Dennis, also a dearly loved nana and great-granny. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, March 27 Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made to Cancer Research. (Plate at the Crematorium)
