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SNAITH - On March 8, 2007, in Bowburn Care Home. Dora (nee Sanderson), aged 94 years, late of Harrogate and Billy Row Crook, beloved wife of the late George, dearly loved mother of Mary, treasured grandma of Susan and Mont, Geoff and Dianne and Christine, devoted great-nana of Michelle and Stuart, Faye and Kevin, Stephen and Adam, loved great-great-nana of Amelia and Anya, auntie of Pat and David and their family. Will be sadly missed. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday March 14 for service at 3.30 p.m.
STEEL - March 9, of Lingford Court, Bishop Auckland. Mary (Mollie, nee Longstaff), aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late John Barker and Sydney Steel, dearly loved mam of Margaret and Alison, a dear mother-in-law and a much loved nana and great-nana. Will friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church at 10.30 a.m. on Friday, March 16, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Butterwick Hospice, plate at the crematorium.
STEVENS - Harry James, aged 9 weeks, of Hong Kong, died peacefully at home. Precious baby son of Tim and Anne Stevens (nee Bainbridge) and brother to twin sister Ruby Anne.
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, 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.
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
THOMAS - March 12, peacefully at home, after a short illness, of Darlington. Barbara in her 80th year dearly loved wife of the late George, much loved mother of Alan and Geoffrey and a loving grandma of Rory, Molly, Hannah, Sam and Willow. Funeral Monday, March 19. Friends please meet for service in Cockerton Methodist Church at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
TIMNEY - Ellen Peacefully on March 8, after a hard fight. Ellen (nee Donkin), of Sedgefield, dearly loved wife and best friend of Tony, adored and loving mam of Tony, Mark and Jane, dear mother-in-law of Kathy, Michelle and David and a very special nana of Robbie, Georgia, Naomi, Luke and Aidan. Rest in Peace. Requiem Mass to be held at St. John Fisher R.C. Church, Sedgefield on Friday, March 16 at 10.30 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Ellen Timney Foundation, c/o Jane Morgan, West House Farm, Bishop Middle-ham, Co. Durham, DL17 9DY.
TODD - March 10, in hospital, of Swann House, Duncombe. Susan, aged 51 years, dearly loved wife of John and a dear mam of Natasha, also a much loved sister and sister-in-law. Cortege leaving residence at 10.05 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20 for service at St. Luke's Church at 10.15 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
TRESIDDER - March 15, at Portland House, Willington. Frank, aged 83 years, dearly loved brother of Olive, Vera, Keith, Eileen and Melvyn. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, March 23 at 11.00 a.m.
TULIP - On March 7, of Gilesgate Moor. Walter (Sam), aged 93 years, beloved husband of Dorothy and uncle to many. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, March 16 at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, for Age Concern. Plate provided at the Crematorium.
WADDINGTON - Josephine On March 12, suddenly and peacefully, at Sycamore Hall Care Home, Ripon. Josephine Waddington, aged 92 years, of Ripon (formerly of West Tanfield). Beloved wife of the late Reginald, much loved mother of Diane, loving grandma of Mark and Karen, great-grandma of Ahbleza and Wiyanna. Service and committal at St. Nicholas' Church, West Tanfield, Ripon on Wednesday, March 21 at 11.00 a.m. Cremation private. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the Church. Plate provided at the service.
WATSON - Evelyn (nee Curl), aged 86 years, sadly on March 12, of Dunscroft, formerly of Willington, Co. Durham. A dearly devoted wife to the late Stanley and loving sister to Frank and sister-in-law to Norma. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at Rosehill Crematorium, Doncaster on Wednesday March 21 at 11.00 am. Enquiries to Charles Carpenter Funeral Services. Tel: (01302) 841679. "At Rest"
WHITEHEAD - March 14, suddenly, of Bishop Auckland. Marguerite (Rita, nee Hurworth), aged 63 years. Beloved wife of Malcolm, devoted mam of Julie, dearest mother-in-law to Ian, much loved and loving grandma to Rebecca and Hannah, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Full funeral particulars to follow.
WILLIAMS - March 8, peacefully at Sandringham Care Home, Bishop Auckland (late of Crook). Jean (nee Stoker), aged 84 years, devoted wife of the late Vic, sister of the late Margaret and Bessie, dear mother of Barbara and Anne, also a dear mother-in-law, grandmother (nana) and great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service in Dawson Street Methodist/United Reformed Church at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, followed by cremation at Durham.
WINTER - March 11 (peacefully, at home). Doreen Mary, aged 71 years, formerly of Sherbourne Close, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Michael, a cherished mum of Ann, Richard, Kenneth, Edward, Carol, Julie and also the late Brenda also a dear mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many. Will be sadly missed. Funeral Monday, March 19. Would friends please meet 3.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. All floral tributes welcome.
ABBOTT - March 5, in hospital, of Leeming Village. David Charles, aged 67 years, beloved husband of Heather, a much loved father of James and a dear brother of Clifford and Christine. Service and interment at St. John the Baptist Church Leeming on Saturday March 10 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please but donations may be left in Church for the British Heart Foundation and Church Funds.
ABBOTT - March 5, in hospital, of Leeming Village. David Charles, aged 67 years, beloved husband of Heather, a much loved father of James and a dear brother of Clifford and Christine. Service and interment at St. John the Baptist Church Leeming on Saturday March 10 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please but donations may be left in Church for the British Heart Foundation and Church Funds.
ALLEN - March 6, in hospital, of Skipton Close, Ferryhill. George, aged 74 years, dearly loved husband of Gladys, a dear dad of Karen, Stuart and Ian and also a much loved granda of Karina. Cortege leaving residence at 9.00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 13 for service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 9.30 am No black clothes please, by family's request.
APPLEBY - February 28 (suddenly at home), of Goodyear Crescent Sherburn Road. Mary Jean (nee Watson), aged 70 years, beloved wife of the late Harry, devoted and loving mam of Alan, Linda and Harry, a sadly missed mother-in-law of Sharon and Anthony, also a treasured nanna and great-nanna. Would friends please meet for service at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Thursday, March 8 at 9.45 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
ARCHER - Dorothy Mary of Amiens Close, Darlington, died suddenly but peacefully at home on March 6. Devoted wife of Stirling, loving mother of Jillian and David, dear sister of Margaret, John and George, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14 at St. Mary's Church, Cockerton, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given to St. Teresa's Hospice.
ARTHUR - March 6, suddenly at home, of Ampleforth Way, Darlington. Madge, loving wife to John, much loved mam of Jean and Chris, also a dearly loved mother-in-law, gran and sister. Funeral Wednesday, March 14. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
ATKIN - John Thomas Stobbs (Tommy), aged 85 years, of Startforth, suddenly on February 25, 2007. Much loved father of Michael, David, Mark and Tina and a dearly loved grandad of John, Mark and Thomasin, also father-in-law to Alison and Joanne. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Startforth on Tuesday, March 6 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Barnard Castle Cemetery. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for the Parkinson's Disease Society and Startforth Church Funds.
ATKIN - On March 6, in hospital, after a long illness. Terence, aged 81 years, of Thornley, a beloved husband of the late Ethel, a loving father of David, Terry and Michael, a dear father-in-law of June and Jean and much loved grandad of Ian, Neil, Terry and Stephanie. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, March 13 at Sacred Heart and English Martyrs R.C. Church at 9.00 am, prior to cremation at Durham. Friends invited, please meet at the Church.
