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SARGEANT - Edith, aged 85 years, passed away suddenly but peacefully in hospital on February 9. Special mam of Sandra, loved nana of Nigel and Kirsty and special great-nana of Alison and Jake. Service and cremation to take place on Wednesday February 14 in the Chapel of St Hilda, Teesside Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Would friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Floral tributes and all enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, Memorial House, 398 Linthorpe Road, Middles-brough. TS5 6HF. Tel: (01642) 828301.
SCURR - Mary Jane, aged 87 years, of Summerhouse, died peacefully at Beaconsfield Court Care Home, Barnard Castle on February 11. Dearly loved wife of Norman and much loved mother of Dorothy. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Ingleton on Friday, February 16 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Friends please meet at the church.
SHIPP - February 10, of King William Grange, Spennymoor. Eileen (nee Eagle), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Ces, a dearly loved mam of Michael and the late Peter, a much loved sister of Jean and a loving aunt and great-aunt. Would friends please meet in St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village, Friday for a Requiem Mass at 1.00 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. A bus will be provided, leaving King William Grange at 12.40 p.m. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
SINNOTT - February 14, suddenly at home, of East Cowton. Edward Albert, aged 88 years, loved husband of Jane, dear father of Edward, father-in-law of Margaret and grandfather of Paul and Claire. Service and cremation at Darlington West Cemetery at 2.15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research.
SMITH - On February 9, peacefully in Leeming Garth Nursing Home, formerly of Great Smeaton. (Nurse) Stella, aged 93 years, daughter of the late William and Mary. Funeral service to take place at St. Eloy's Church, Great Smeaton on Friday, February 16 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
SMITH - Peacefully at home on February 12, of The Old Granary, Durham. Dr. J. Malcolm Smith, aged 68 years, formerly Head of Material Science Division, University of Sunderland and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Would friends please meet for a Service of Thanksgiving in Elvet Methodist Church, Durham on Monday, February 19 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Cancer Research U.K. Refreshments available in the church hall afterwards.
SPENCER - February 12 (peacefully in hospital after a short illness). Melvie, aged 85 years, of Bowes Lyons House, formerly of Startforth. Dearly loved wife of Stan, dearest mam of Val, Jill and Jack, dear mother-in-law, nana, great-nana and a much loved sister of Johnny and the late Fred. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Startforth on Friday, February 16 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment at Barnard Castle. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to Church Funds and Cancer Research UK (Teesdale).
STAVELEY - February 8 (peacefully), of Shildon. Collin, aged 69 years, a treasured brother of Beryl and the late Angela and Syd, dear brother-in-law and friend of Jackie and Garry, proud uncle of Carl and Tracey, Richard, Simon, Claire and Andy, also a much loved great-uncle of Natalie, Chad, Reid, Lauren, Freya, Abbie and Cameron. Friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Chapel on Friday, February 16 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, may be sent to Ward 4, Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
STEPHENSON - February 11, of Westfield, Frosterley. John, aged 65 years, dearly loved husband of Margaret, dear dad of Anita and special granda of Jessica and Sophie and a dear brother and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Bridge End Chapel, Frosterley on Friday, February 16 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Weardale Community Hospital, plate in chapel.
SUMMERLIN - February 10, peacefully in hospital after a long illness bravely fought. Lorna Elizabeth (nee Ions), aged 87 years, loving wife for 65 years of John (Jack), devoted mam to Heather, much loved mother-in-law to David. Will also be sadly missed by her dearly loved Westies Sally-Anne and Polly. Funeral Friday, February 16. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. We miss you so much, love you forever. xxx. Rest in Peace
TAYLOR - (nee Baxter) Peacefully on Saturday February 10, after a long illness. Pat, aged 57 years, of Fishburn. A loving wife of the late Brian, a beloved daughter of Jean, special mother of Jason and Rachael and also a much loved sister of Marie. Funeral service to take place at 10.00 a.m. on Saturday February 17, at St. John Fishers R.C. Church, Sedgefield for a full Requiem Mass, prior to interment at Fishburn Cemetery. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to, The MARA Unit, Bishop Auckland Hospital. Donation plate will provided a church. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy. R.I.P.
TEASDALE - February 9 (peacefully), of Bishop Auckland. Edwin, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Jenny, loving father of Norman, Susan and the late John and David. Much loved grandad of Gary, Nikki and John, also a devoted great-grandad of Felix. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church on Monday February 19, at 2.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
THOMAS - Pearl (nee Ramage) aged 52 years, passed away February 5, 2007, at home in Laguna Niguel, California after an illness hard to bear by all. Now at peace. Devoted wife to Dave, loving mother to Lee, treasured sister to Bill also a dear auntie. Interment Deaf Hill Cemetery Wednesday February 21. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village at 1.00 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
THOMPSON - Newton Hall Peacefully in hospital on February 14, aged 72 years. Joan, much loved wife of Peter, loving mam of Lynn, devoted grandmother of Malcolm and sister of Mary. Will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, February 21 at 9.30 a.m. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to the Alzheimer's Society.
TIPPIN - Margaret, aged 89 years, wife of the late Dick Tippin, mother of Sue, Chris and Judy has died peacefully at York District Hospital on February 8. A loving mother, grandmother and a loyal friend. She will be missed. Funeral service and cremation to take place at York Crematorium on Friday, February 16 at 1.30 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in her memory may be given to the M.S. Society.
TIPPIN - Margaret, aged 89 years, wife of the late Dick Tippin, mother of Sue, Chris and Judy has died peacefully at York District Hospital on February 8. A loving mother, grandmother and a loyal friend. She will be missed. Funeral service and cremation to take place at York Crematorium today, Friday, February 16 at 1.30 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in her memory may be given to the M.S. Society.
TODD - February 15 (peacefully, in hospital), of Bylands Way, Darlington. Roland (Rolly), aged 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Bridget, much loved brother to Joe, dearly loved stepdad to Harold, Maureen and Maurice, also a much loved uncle. Funeral Friday February 23. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
TUTIN - February 10, (peacefully), in Aycliffe Care Home, (late of Eldon). Aunt Stella, (nee Christon), aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late William, sadly missed by all the family. Would family and friends please meet for service at St. Mark's Church, Eldon on Friday February 16, at 9.50 a.m. followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
WETHERALD - Eva Jane (Jenny) Peacefully on February 13, in her 93rd year, beloved wife of the late James, loving mum of Irene and the late Eric, mother-in-law of the late Mervyn, adored nan of Susan and Judith, great-grandma of Olivia and Leah, dear sister of Freda and Joan. Funeral Wednesday, February 21. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Darlington at 2.30 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. John's Church, Darlington.
WHEELER - February 11 (peacefully, in hospital). John William (Jack), aged 87 years of Mayflower Court, Darlington, a dearly beloved father of Victor, Pat and David, also a loving grand-father. Will be sadly missed and always remembered. Funeral Tuesday, February 20. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
WHITE - (Gilesgate) February 12 (suddenly, in hospital), Molly, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Norman, loving mother of the late John and Trevor, loving nanna of Lynne, mother-in-law of Diane and dearest aunt of Hilda, Muriel and Susan, very dear friend of Rose and Pat. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday February 21, at 1.30 p.m.
ALDERSON - On January 30 (peacefully), of Farrhulm, Reeth and formerly of Storthwaite Hall, Arkengarthdale. Betty, aged 86 years (nee Hird), dearly loved wife of the late Clifford, very dear mother of James, Colin, Ellen, Carolyn, Dorothy and the late Mervyn, a much loved mother-in-law, loving granny and dear sister of Wesley and the late Robert and Nellie. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Arkengarthdale on Saturday, February 10 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Betty, if so desired, may be given at the service for Reeth Surgery and St. Mary's Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
ALDERSON - On January 30 (peacefully), of Farrhulm, Reeth and formerly of Storthwaite Hall, Arkengarthdale. Betty, aged 86 years (nee Hird), dearly loved wife of the late Clifford, very dear mother of James, Colin, Ellen, Carolyn, Dorothy and the late Mervyn, a much loved mother-in-law, loving granny and dear sister of Wesley and the late Robert and Nellie. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Arkengarthdale tomorrow, Saturday, February 10 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Betty, if so desired, may be given at the service for Reeth Surgery and St. Mary's Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
