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PALMER - On March 6, suddenly in hospital. John, aged 80 years, of Lyon Walk, Newton Aycliffe, loving husband of the late Eva, much loved dad of David and Ian, a dear father-in-law of Jean and Valerie, a loving grandad of Helen, Kevin, Kimberley and Christ-opher also great-grandad of Shakira and Sean. Funeral Thursday, March 15. Would friends please meet at 1.45 p.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
PARKINSON - March 9, suddenly at home, of Ferryhill. Frederick Stephenson, aged 65 years, beloved son of the late Bob, good friend of Margaret, Malcolm, Olwyn, Alan and family. Would friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Monday, March 19 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired for Barnardos, which can be left in an envelope at the Church please.
PARRISH - Norman, aged 73 years, died peacefully at home on March 8, 2007. Dearly loved husband of Marjorie, step-father of Colin, grandfather of Adam and a dearly loved brother of Elsie and Greta. He will be sadly missed by all his friends. The funeral service will take place at Northallerton Methodist Church on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m.
PATCHETT - Bert, aged 74 years, on March 9, after a long illness patiently borne, of Emerald Walk, Chilton. Dearly loved husband of Edith, a dear dad and father-in-law, a devoted granda. Will be sadly missed by all. Will friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, March 19 at 3.30 p.m.
PEACOCK - Stanley On March 12, suddenly, formerly of Darlington. Alan, aged 67 years, much loved dad to Richard and Carol. Will be sadly missed by Jennifer and grandchildren Rebecca and Matthew. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Mountsett Crematorium on Monday March 19 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK c/o Derwentside Funeral Service, Fines House, Annfield Plain Co. Durham DH9 8QU.
PEADON - On March 5, peacefully in hospital. Denis, aged 85 years, of Darlington, dearly loved husband of the late Nell, a much loved dad of the late Angela, loved step-dad of Barnett, Ruth and families, adored grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday March 15. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Elderwood Residential Home, Darlington.
PEARSON - Delves Lane Margaret Edwina (Teddie) Pearson died on March 6 at her home in Abigail Lodge, Consett, after a very short illness. The daughter of Joseph and Lily Pearson and beloved sister of the late Marion Scott. Teddie pursued a successful career in Teaching in County Durham. As the first woman in the Vestry of Consett Methodist Church, she played an important leadership role in the Union of Middle Street and the Avenue Churches. Teddie will be sorely missed by her family, friends and the carers at Abigail Lodge. Funeral Thursday March 22 at 12.15 p.m. at Consett Methodist Church. Gifts, to Consett Methodist Church, Consett c/o 300 Medomsley Road, Consett DH8 5JP, in lieu of flowers please.
PEART - On March 8, in hospital. Dennis, aged 76 years, dearly loved husband of Joyce and much loved dad and grandad. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday, March 16 at 3.00 p.m.
POTTER - Raymond Thomas (Ray) aged 56 years, of Wellington Way, Brompton on Swale, died peacefully in hospital on March 12. Dearly loved husband of Marian, much loved dad of Gareth and dear brother to John, Alan and Steven. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday, March 22 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given on the plate provided in the Church for St. Mary's Church Boiler Appeal.
PRESTON - On March 7, peacefully in Stoneleigh Nursing Home, Annfield Plain and of Park Drive, Langley Park. Jean (nee Geddes), aged 84 years, dear wife of the late Albert. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, March 14 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Stoneleigh Social Fund, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Langley Park, Durham.
QUAYLE - On March 10, 2007. Sheila Ann, of Brancepeth died peacefully in hospital, aged 74 years. Only daughter of the late Donald and Phyllis Heggie, much loved wife of David, mother of Jan and Alison and grandmother of Michael and Ian. She will be greatly missed by her family and by all who knew her. The funeral service will be held at St. Brandon's Church, Brancepeth on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 1.30 p.m., followed by a private cremation in Durham. All friends are welcome to attend the service and the Village Hall afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, gratefully received after the service will be given to Cancer Research and St. Brandon's Church.
REED - March 7, of Holburn Close, Esh Winning. Maria (nee Cantwell), aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, treasured mam of Michael, John, Moya, Kathleen, Kieran, Denis and Geraldine, loving mother-in-law and a precious nana and great-nana. Requiem Mass will be held at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs' R.C. Church, Esh Winning on Thursday, March 15 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment at Newhouse Cemetery. Now at peace with the Sacred Heart of Jesus and our Blessed Lady of Lourdes.
ROBERTSHAW - March 13, of Cedar Crescent, Willington. Mary, aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late George Albert, loving mother of Jean and the late George, dear mother-in-law of Harry and the late Renee, also a devoted grandma and great gran-gran. Friends please meet for service at Willington Methodist Church on Thursday, March 22 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at Willington Cricket Club.
ROBINSON - On March 7, of Bay Court, Ushaw Moor. Sarah Jane (Jean, nee Carr), aged 72 years, beloved wife of the late Norman and loving mother of Judith and Deborah. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church on Thursday, March 15 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for The Stroke Association and Church Funds.
ROBSON - Elias Harwood, aged 77 years, March 13, 2007. Passed away at home after a long illness. Loving husband, father and granda. Service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, March 21, at 9.30 am.
ROWELL - March 14, suddenly, in hospital, of St. John's Chapel. Nancy, aged 72 years, devoted wife of Edward, loving mother of Gillian and fiancee John. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, March 22 at 3.00 p.m.
ROWLEY - March 12, of Water-houses. Ellen, aged 98 years, beloved wife of the late Norman and a much loved mother of Carole, Norma and Sandra. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church on Tuesday, March 20 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in Newhouse Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshments in the Parish Centre afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the British Heart Foundation.
RUSSELL - Seahouses On Sunday, March 11, 2007, suddenly at home, late of Bank Top Mews, Darlington. John Keith, aged 58 years, loving son to Margaret and the late Edward (Eddie). Funeral service and cremation to be held at West Road Crematorium on Friday, March 16 at 1.30 p.m. No flowers by request. Family and friends please meet at the Crematorium.
SCOTT - March 15, of Devon Drive, Willington. Edward, aged 83 years, beloved husband of Gladys, loving father of Fiona, Billy and Frances, devoted granda of Leanne, Edward and Carlyne, also a dearly loved great-granda and brother of Peggy, Rosa and Bill. Friends please meet for service at Sunnybrow Community Chapel on Thursday, March 22 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at Willington W.M.C.
SELLARS - March 12, (suddenly), Gerald (Gerry), aged 62 years, of Dunelm Walk, Darlington. Husband of Polly, dad of Pam, Richard and Ranj, also grandad of Natasha and Jazzmin, son of Rose and a friend to many. Funeral Tuesday March 20. Woud family and friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium No flowers by request.
SHAW - March 11, suddenly, at home, of The Orchard, Sadberge. Nancy, aged 87 years, dearly loved wife of Jack, much loved mam of Ann and loving grandma of Claire. To be received into St. Anne's Church, Welbeck Avenue, Darlington on Monday, March 19 at 5.00 p.m. Requiem Mass Tuesday at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation.
SHAW - March 9 (in hospital), of 33 Commercial Street, Crook. Reuben, aged 76 years, devoted husband of Ivy (nee Hutchinson), a much loved father of Susan, father-in-law of Keith, also a loving grandad of Joanne, Nigel and Katherine. Friends please meet for service in Kingdom Hall, Albert Street, Crook on Friday, March 16 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Crook Cemetery. No black clothes by his request. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Air Ambulance, c/o Mrs. Ivy Shaw, 33 Commercial Street, Crook.
SMITH - Died peacefully at home on March 11 of Colburn, formerly of Leyburn. Peter John, aged 58 years, beloved dad of Merrill, Helen and Craig, a dear father-in-law of Lyn and Tilly, a loving and devoted grandad of Kyle, Byron, Coby, Keira, Bailey, Alexandra and Bethany, also a dearest husband of Christine. Funeral service at Leyburn Methodist Church on Friday, March 16 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Leyburn Cemetery. Will friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cancer Research U.K. A plate will be provided at the rear of the Church.
SMITH - Peter John March 11, 2007, peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his family. Funeral Today, Friday, March 16 at Leyburn Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m., followed by drinks at The Dalesman Club.
