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PATEY - On March 4, suddenly, of Morpeth. Steve, aged 58 years, dearly beloved husband of Jean, a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle, also a dear son-in-law. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, March 13 at 1.00 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations may be given for the British Heart Foundation. A collection plate will be provided at the service.
PATON - On Sunday, March 4, 2007, peacefully in hospital. Tamar (nee Dandy), dearly loved wife of Peter, devoted mother of Mark and a dear grandmother of Fiona. Funeral service at St. Helen's Parish Church, Ainderby Steeple on Monday, March 12 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations to be given for Cancer Research U.K.
PICKARD - On February 28, in hospital, of 11 May Lea, Witton Gilbert. Bella, aged 81 years, dearly loved wife of the late Stan, also a loving auntie. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, March 7 at 11.00 a.m. A bus provided from Witton Gilbert Working Men's Club at 10.30 a.m.
PIGG - March 3, of Howden-le-Wear, formerly of Wear Valley Junction. Arthur, aged 76 years, beloved husband of the late Doreen, devoted dad of Barbara, Jeffrey and Steven, a dear father-in-law, cousin, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Chapel at 1.30 p.m. on Friday, March 9, followed by cremation at Durham. After this service all are welcome to refreshment in the Plantation Inn, Howden-le-Wear.
PRATT - March 6 (peacefully in hospital, after a short illness), of Rosa Street, Spennymoor. George Robert, aged 69 years, dearly loved husband of Betty, a much loved dad of Jeff, Steve and Donna, also a very dear father-in-law, granda and friend. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Monday, March 12 for a service and committal at 9.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Cancer Research may be left in the collection plate at the crematorium. A bus is provided from the K.G.H. Club to the crematorium.
PRIOR - On March 4, suddenly, but peacefully, at home. Tom, aged 66 years, of Newton Aycliffe, a dearly loved dad and step-dad of Sandra, Andrew, Steven, Kenneth and Lee, a much loved grandad and a dear brother of Michael. Funeral Monday, March 12. Would friends please meet 3.15 pm for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
RAINE - March 5, peacefully in Maple Lodge, of Little Crakehall, formerly of Northallerton. Raymond, aged 76 years, very close friend of Norma and family. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Crakehall on Monday, March 12 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment at Crakehall Cemetery.
REED - March 8 (peacefully), of The Causeway, Darlington. Rosey, aged 81 years, much loved wife to Robert, loving mam of Stephen and Vivien, also a dearly loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Thursday, March 15. Would friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for service at the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington, followed by interment in the West Cemetery.
RICKABY - On March 7, of Myrtle Grove, Roddymoor. Les, aged 71 years, a loving husband of June. Friends please meet for service at St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Wednesday March 14 at 1.30 p.m. Interment to follow.
ROBINSON - On March 2, of Hutton Henry. Betty, treasured wife of the late Bob, devoted sister of Ethne and Aileen, a very much loved aunt and great-aunt of Elizabeth, Kevin, Stephanie, Dee, Beth and Nathan. Service and cremation to take place at Hartlepool Crematorium on Wednesday at 12.00 noon. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the Crematorium.
ROBINSON - March 6 (at home with her family around her), of Dalton Crescent, Shildon. Elizabeth, aged 59 years, dearly loved wife of Tony, devoted mam of Kay and Emma and mother-in-law of Les and Ross, a dearest nana of Mia Rose. Cremation Wednesday, March 14 at Darlington. Cortege leaving residence at 2.35 p.m. for a service in the Methodist Church, Shildon at 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at church.
ROBINSON - On March 6, in hospital, of Galloway Road, Peterlee. William Meakin, aged 86 years, a dearly beloved husband of the late Lilian (nee Morcombe) and a much loved dad of Denise, Ronnie, Leslie, Stephen, Sheila, Wendy, Phillip and the late Billy, also a loved father-in-law, a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad and a dearest brother and brother-in-law. Friends please meet on Monday, March 12 at 10.30 a.m. for service and cremation at Sunderland Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to Hartlepool University Hospital Children's Ward. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Director. Tel. (0191) 5862136.
RUSSELL - Kathleen (nee Wood) March 5, in hospital, of Court Street, Easington Colliery. Kathleen, aged 63 years, dearly beloved wife of Brian, a much loved mam of Gordon and Graeme, a dear sister, also a treasured grandma. Interment Easington Colliery Cemetery on Tuesday, March 13. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Church of the Ascension, Easington Colliery at 11.00 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
SEDGEWICK - March 6, of Hope House Farm, Mordon, Sedge-field. Mabel (nee Musgrave), beloved wife of Thomas, dearly loved mother of John and Gordon and a much loved mother-in-law and grandma. Would friends please meet for service on Tuesday, March 13 at 10.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium Chapel.
SHANKS - March 5 (in hospital), of Poplar Crescent, Romanby, Northallerton. Walter, aged 79 years, dear husband of Myra, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. The funeral service will be held at All Saints' Church, Yafforth on Wednesday, March 14 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the church.
SHAW - On March 7, peacefully at home, of Malcolm Avenue, Quarrington Hill. Daisy (nee Paxton), aged 88 years, dearly loved mother of Tony, Lorraine, Philip and Barbara, dearest mother-in-law, much loved nana and great-nana, also a dear sister to Elsie and the late Eva and Mary. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday at 9.10 a.m. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service and cremation at 9.30 a.m. All invited back to the W.M.C.
SHUTTLEWORTH - Emmie February 28, peacefully at St. Margaret's Care Home, Harrogate. Emmie, aged 97 years, dear wife of the late Edgar Shuttleworth, loving mother of Marjorie and a loved and loving grandma and great-grandma. Private funeral service and cremation at Harrogate Crematorium on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 2.20 p.m. No flowers, donations in memory of Mrs. Shuttleworth will be received at the service for Leukaemia Research. Enquiries to W. Bowers Services to the Bereaved. Tel. (01423) 770258.
SMALL - March 5, of Essex Place, Willington. Robert, aged 79 years, beloved husband of the late Winnie, loving father and father-in-law of Susan and John, devoted grandad of Maria, Robert and Steve, also great-grandad of Paige and Reece. Friends please meet for service at Our Lady and St. Thomas R.C. Church, Willington on Saturday, March 10 at 10.00 a.m. Interment to follow. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at The Black Horse Inn, Low Willington.
SMITH - David March 7, 2007. A heart of Gold stopped beating, a smiling face at rest. God broke my heart to prove to me, He only takes the best. Loving Grandson Michael
SMITH - Jessie Thank you Jessie for all the happy times we shared, the kindness and friendship you gave and the way you cared. "The gates of memories never close". Rest In Peace Dear Friend, Hazel.
SMITH - March 7, peacefully at home, in Aiskew, formerly of Sunderland. David William (Billy), aged 76 years, beloved husband of Joan, dearly loved dad of David, Roslyn, Andrea, Alan, Anthony and Paula, also a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Wednesday, March 14 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent or donations if desired for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
SMITH - On March 6, peacefully, after a long illness, of Spennymoor. Jessie, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Richard, much loved mam of Raymond and Kevin and a dearly loved mother-in-law, nana, great-nana and sister. Would friends please meet for service on Friday, March 16 at 10.00 a.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel.
SMITH - March 1, suddenly, of Crook. Natalie Anne, aged 18 years, devoted daughter of Yvonne and treasured stepdaughter of Michael (Sandy), much loved and loving sister to Rebecca, Jamie and Ellie-Brooke, best friend of Stephanie, also a much loved grand-daughter. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 11.15 a.m. on Friday, March 9, followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
SMITH - Norma Sadly passed away on March 6, aged 70 years, a beloved mother and grandmother, already sadly missed. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Mill Lane, Gilesgate on Wednesday, March 14 at 9.30 a.m., cremation to follow at Durham. Always in our hearts