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RUSSELL - (nee Wilkinson) January 29, peacefully, of Cloverdale, Darlington. Sarah (Sadie), aged 76 years, dearly loved wife of Frank, much loved mum of Paul, Philip, Annette, Dawn, David, Diane, Debbie and the late Alan and a loving nana and great-nana. Funeral Monday, February 5. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Cancer Research U.K., c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
RUTTER - On January 29, suddenly of Scotton. Raymond, aged 85 years, beloved husband of Irene, much loved father of Andrew and step father of Valerie, a loving brother of Daphne, also a dear father-in-law of Lynn. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, February 6 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given on the plate provided at the Crematorium for The British Heart Foundation
RUTTER - On January 29, suddenly, of Scotton. Raymond, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of Irene, much loved father of Andrew and step father of Valerie, a loving brother of Daphne, also a dear father-in-law of Lynn. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday February 6, at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given on the plate provided at the crematorium for The British Heart Foundation.
SAMS - January 25 (peacefully in hospital), of Raby Terrace, West Auckland. Jean, aged 78 years, a dearly loved wife of Arthur, a much loved mother of Ken and Dorothy and a dearest mother-in-law of Elaine and Jack, also a much loved nana and a dear sister to Raymond. Cremation Friday, February 2 at Durham, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 9.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. No floral tributes please, by request. Donations in lieu of flowers may be left with the family for the Royal Society for The Blind.
SEWELL - January 25, (peacefully), at her daughter's residence and late of Esh Winning. Jenny, (nee Hull), aged 82 years. Loving wife of the late Joseph Morris and much loved mother of Maurice and Elaine, loved mother-in-law of Carole and Ronnie, special gran to Christopher and Jonathan. Friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Waterhouses on Thursday February 1, at 10.15 a.m. Cremation to follow. Bus provided from The Stags Head, Esh Winning at 9.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to, St. Paul's Church, Waterhouses.
SHICKLE - January 29, peacefully in hospital. Marion (nee Walker), aged 67 years, of Wingate. Beloved wife of Peter, loving mother of Paula, much loved grandmother of Stuart. Funeral service on Monday, February 5 at Durham Crematorium Chapel at 12.00 noon. Friends invited, please meet at the crematorium.
SHORT - January 31, suddenly, of Swainby Road, Trimdon Village. Alec, aged 62 years, dearly beloved husband of Marie, loving dad of Diane, Gary and Malcolm, dearest father-in-law of Claire and Jenny, much loved grandad and also a loving brother. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, February 7. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village at 12.30 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
SIMPSON - On January 30, in hospital, of David Terrace, Bowburn. Harry, aged 68 years, devoted husband of the late Joyce, beloved dad of Michael and Tracy, a sadly missed father-in-law of Dawn and Tommy, treasured granda of Leanne, Fiona, Emma and partner Peter, much missed great-granda of Abbey, brother-in-law of John and Barbara and uncle to Nicky, special friend of Bill. Would friends please meet for service at Bowburn Methodist Church on Friday, February 2 at 10.30 a.m., prior to interment in Bowburn Cemetery.
SMITH - Framwellgate Moor, (formerly of Kimblesworth). In The University Hospital of North Durham on ward 6, on January 30, aged 79 years. Steve, (Topsy), dearly beloved husband of June, much loved dad, father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad, uncle and brother to all the family, a wonderful man who will be sadly missed by all his loving family and many friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday February 6, at 3.30 p.m.
SMITH - (nee Lockhart) January 27, peacefully in hospital. Catherine, aged 85 years, of Darlington, beloved sister of John, Wilf and Margaret, sister-in-law of Jean and Doreen, also a devoted auntie and great-auntie. Funeral Monday, February 5. Would friends please meet for service 3.45 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
STATON - Leslie January 25, peacefully in hospital. Les, aged 81 years, husband of the late Mabel, a much loved father and grandfather, formerly of County Durham. Funeral service and cremation to take place on Friday, February 2 in St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Teesside Hospice. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
STODDART - January 26, of Trinity Mews, Darlington. Gladys (Gill), aged 80 years. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. Would friends kindly meet for Service of Thanksgiving in Grange Road Baptist Church on Friday at 12.00 noon. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
STROPHAIR - January 31, peacefully in hospital. William Ivan, aged 72 years, of Shildon. Beloved husband of Betty, devoted father of Paul, Colin and the late Gillian, a dear father-in-law to Belinda and Elena, much loved granda to Conor and Sophia, also dear brother of Kathleen and Robert-Derek. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 10.30 a.m., on Wednesday, February 7, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu c/o the family for Meningitis Research.
SUMMERBELL - January 31, peacefully at home, in Bishop Auckland, with his family. James (Jim), aged 62 years, beloved husband of Shirley, much loved dad of Paul and David, dearest stepdad to Paula and David, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving granda to Bethany, Tyler-Marie, Emily, Charlie and Chloe, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, followed by private cremation in Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations for the MARA Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital may be given c/o the family.
SWINDEN - January 29, in hospital, of The Mead, Darlington. Ronald, aged 77 years, dearly loved husband of the late Gladys, much loved brother of Betty and dear uncle of David, Margaret, Brian and Paul. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m.
TAYLOR - January 27, in Dryburn Hospital. James Jackson (Jimmy), of Malvern Close, Chilton, aged 80 years, after a long illness, steadfastly ignored, fighting to the end, now mercifully at peace. Cortege will leave Malvern Close on Monday, February 5 at 3.00 p.m. for service at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Butterwick Hospice. Refreshments afterwards at Chilton Catholic Club.
THIRLING - February 1, peacefully in hospital. Ernie, aged 55 years, dearly loved husband of Tracy, loving father of Diane, Jenna, Leanne and Danny, dearest grandad of Lucy and a dear brother. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Friday, February 9 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment.
THOMPSON - January 27, of St. Helens Auckland. Janet, aged 65 years, beloved wife of the late John, a devoted mam, mother-in-law, nana and great-grandma, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 10.30 a.m. on Monday, February 5, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery.
TURNER - January 28. Lloyd, aged 77 years, of Wood Street, Barnard Castle, died after a long and courageous battle. Beloved husband of Doris, dearest dad of Christine and father-in-law to Mark. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, February 2 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in the Crematorium Chapel to Cancer Research UK (Teesdale).
WARD - January 30, in hospital, of Stoker Crescent, Wheatley Hill. Edward Henderson (Ned), aged 86 years (former Headmaster of Wheatley Hill School), a beloved son of the late Margaret and John also a sadly missed brother of Hilda. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday February 6 at 1.00 p.m.
WATSON - January 27, peacefully at The Lawns Residential Home. Henry Wells (Harry), aged 92 years, of Darlington. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, loving father of David and the late Jennifer, dear father-in-law of Kathleen and much loved grandad of Andrew. Funeral service on Tuesday, February 6 at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Friends invited, please meet at the Crematorium. Resting at John Meynell Funeral Service, North Road, Darlington.
WHITTAKER - January 25, suddenly at home in Bishop Auckland. David, aged 66 years, beloved dad of Paul, Michael and Steven, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving granda and great-granda, also a dear brother of Joyce. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, February 1. After the service all are welcome for refreshment in Cockton Hill W.M.C. from 3.30 p.m.
WILSON - James William (Jim), aged 94 years, of Ravensworth, died peacefully in hospital on January 24. Beloved husband of the late Doris and a very dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend to many. Funeral service at St. Peter and St. Felix Church, Kirby Hill on Wednesday, January 31 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. No flowers please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for Kirby Hill Church Funds.
