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SMITHSON - February 26, peacefully, in Southwoods Nursing Home, Northallerton. Eric Hugh, aged 99 years, dearly loved husband of the late Netta. Funeral service and cremation to be held at West Cemetery, Darlington Monday, March 5 at 3.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
SMYTH - March 1, peacefully, of Aged Miners Homes, Wheatley Hill. Thomas (Tommy), aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Edna, a dearly loved father, grandfather and also a loving brother and brother-in-law. Interment Wheatley Hill Cemetery Tuesday, March 6. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass at Thornley R.C. Church at 11.00 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Macmillan Nurses. Always in our prayers and thoughts.
SNAITH - On February 28, at home, at Meadowbank, Thoralby. Harry, aged 76 years, beloved husband of Hazel, dearly loved father of Penny and Paul and a very dear father-in-law of Bob. Funeral service at West Burton Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, March 7 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment at Aysgarth Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between the Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Societies (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the chapel.
SOWERBY - February 26, peacefully, of Shildon. Colin, aged 53 years, dearly beloved husband of Lynne, loving dad of Claire, Sarah and Chloe, grandad of Tyler and Brooke, also a dear brother. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 12.00 noon on Friday, March 2, followed by cremation at Durham.
THOMPSON - February 25, suddenly, but peacefully, of St. Andrew's Road, Spenny-moor. Ken, aged 81 years, dearly loved husband of Winnie, much loved dad of Pauline and Kenneth, a loving grandad to his five grandchildren and also a dear brother. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday, March 9 at 1.00 p.m. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Green Tree, Tudhoe Village. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends.
THOMPSON - On February 22 (suddenly), of Aged Miners Homes, Sherburn Village. Harold (Harry), aged 72 years, devoted husband of Gladys, beloved dad of Kevin and loving grandad of Aaron. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, March 1 at 2.00 p.m.
TOWNSEND - Margaret Annie (Peggy), aged 87 years, formerly of Beechfield Road, Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on February 28. Beloved wife of the late Joe. Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Thursday, March 8 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Floral tributes may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond DL10 4AJ.
TURNBULL - Margaret Ann (Peggy, nee McGuire) on February 24 suddenly at home of East Clere, Langley Park. Beloved wife of the late Ronald, a dear mother of Susan and Glynis, devoted gran and great-gran. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Langley Park on Friday, March 2 at 11.15 a.m. Cremation to follow.
TYRES - March 1 (peacefully after a long illness), of Crook. Gladys (formerly Nye, nee Little), aged 87 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Peter Dickinson, adored and loving mother of John, Kay, Anne, Pat, Ian and Michael and also a loving nana and great-nana and much loved sister of Audrey. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, on Thursday, March 8 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be sent to The Parkinson's Disease Society Local Fund, c/o Julia Plinston, 16 Ragtail Road, Rothbury, Northumberland. NE65 7PQ.
URWIN - (formerly Chicken) February 28, of Hunwick. Violet, greatly loved mother, nanna, great-grandma and friend, died peacefully in her sleep, aged 96 years. Will friends and family please meet at the Assembly of God Church, Bishop Auckland on Wednesday, March 7 at 10.15 a.m. to celebrate Violet's long and caring presence amongst us. Cremation private. Family flowers only please.
WALTON - On February 25, 2007, peacefully at home, Laurine, aged 71 years, a much loved mam of Kevin and Andrew, loving nana of Ben and Brogan, grandma to Mea and Jamie, also sadly missed by all the family. Funeral Wednesday, March 7. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the Butterwick Hospice.
WARD - February 22, of High Etherley. William (Billy), aged 63 years, dear dad of Peter, much loved grandad of Nina and Victoria and loving friend of Mary. Will family and friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m. on Wednesday, February 28. No flowers by request. After the service all are invited for refreshment in The Sportsman Inn at Toft Hill.
WEST - On February 22, suddenly, of Green Court, Esh. Arthur, aged 64 years, devoted husband of Joan, wonderful dad of Carol and David and father-in-law to Mark. Friends please meet for service at St. Michael's Church, Esh on Friday, March 2 at 1.45 p.m., cremation to follow and afterwards all welcome to Cross Keys, Esh.
WHEELDON - February 25, suddenly of St. Andrew's Street, Darlington. Irene (nee Dunn), aged 80 years, beloved wife of Walter, treasured mam of Kath, Walter and Alan, mother-in-law of Christine and Elaine, also a special nanna and great-nanna. Funeral Wednesday March 7. Friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery.
WHITE - February 23, peacefully in hospital, of The Oval, West Cornforth. Pauline, aged 55 years, beloved wife of Keith, a much loved mam of Linda, Mandy and Annmarie, dearest mother-in-law of Sean, Paul and Jason, a cherished grandma of Kyle, Zoe, Jody, Lee, Daniel, Jake and Shane and a dear sister and sister-in-law. Would friends please meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth on Friday, March 2 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
WILKIE - Doris, aged 91 years, at home in Leyburn on February 23 2007. Loving mother of Donald, Colin, Pamela and Rosalie and grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service in St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Friday, March 2 at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Friends please meet at the Church.
WILSON - February 28 (peacefully), of Shildon. Norma (nee Morris), aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mam of John, Peter, Neil, Pamela and Joanne, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service at Shildon Methodist Chapel on Friday, March 9 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
ADAMSON - Joseph Ernest (Ernie) February 20, peacefully, at home. Ernie, aged 79 years, dearly beloved husband of Margaret, loving dad of Carol and Steve, also a wonderful grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service to be held at Northallerton Methodist Church, High Street Northallerton on Thursday March 1 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations may be given in lieu if wished to the R.N.L.I. and Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Plate provided at the service.
ARMSTRONG - John Leslie aged 80 years of Morley, Honorary. Alderman Durham County Council and Teesdale District Councillor, died suddenly in hospital on February 16. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy and a much loved father and grandfather. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Etherley on Monday February 26 at 11.00 a.m. followed by private interment at Hamsterley Cemetery. 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. Cuthbert's Church, Etherley.
ARROWSMITH - February 14, suddenly in hospital, of Reading Street, West Cornforth. Jennie, aged 74 years, dearly loved wife of Jack, loving mam of Julie, Lynn and Brenda, devoted grandma of Nicola, dearest sister of Alma and a loving sister-in-law of Evelyn and Mary. Will friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, February 22 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Ward 33 Trust Fund, Darlington Memorial Hospital.
ATHERTON - February 19, suddenly, of Leeholme. Stephen, aged 85 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Lily, much loved dad of Paul and dear father-in-law of Christine. Will friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon at 10.30 a.m. on Monday, February 26, followed by interment in Coundon Cemetery.
BARKER - February 19. Wilfred, aged 95 years, of Gainford. Passed away suddenly at The Gardens Care Home, Darlington, after a short period in hospital. A much loved uncle to Stuart, Susan, Sandra and their families. He will always be fondly remembered as a true gentleman by family, friends and neighbours. Funeral Wednesday February 28. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Gainford at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment Gainford Cemetery.
BARMBY - February 20, peacefully after a short illness, at Wilton House Nursing Home, of Baydale Road, Darlington. Alen, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen and a much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Thursday March 1. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for, Cancer Research U.K. c/o, Seaton Leng & Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
