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ROBINSON - January 24, of Woodcrest Road, Darlington. James Arthur (Jim), dearly loved husband and friend of Jean. Will be sadly missed by his many friends. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Diabetes U.K. c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
ROBSON - January 18 (peacefully), of Shildon, formerly of Tudhoe Village. Sheila (nee Willis), aged 70 years, loving wife of Bob, dearly loved mum of Velma and Vicki, dear mother-in-law of Andrew and Steven, also a devoted grandma (Grandy) of triplets Felicia, Eleanor and Alexandra and grandson Thomas. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland on Thursday, January 25 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Any flowers may be sent to Co-operative Funeralcare, Fylands House, Bishop Auckland.
ROSE - January 24, in The Hawthorns Nursing Home, Peterlee, after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity, of Woodlands Avenue, Wheatley Hill. Jim, aged 68 years, dearly loved husband and soulmate of Edith, dearest dad and best friend of Janette, also a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege leaving residence Tuesday, January 30 at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill for service at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Wheatley Hill Cemetery.
RYAN - On January 19, peacefully at home. Sarah, aged 95 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved wife of the late James, much loved mum of Sheila, adored nanna of Vincent, Christopher and Jeremy, great-grandma of Genevieve, Max and Oscar. Funeral Friday, January 26. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas R.C. Church, Darlington at 9.00 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
SALISBURY - January 19 (peacefully in hospital), of Coxhoe. Ada, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Walter, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Friday, January 26 at 9.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m.
SAUNDERS - Sarah Beatrice (Bea), aged 92 years, formerly of Hallgarth, Hipswell, died peacefully at Richmond House, Richmond on January 22. Beloved wife of the late Charlie, much loved mum of Allan and Pat, dear mother-in-law to Sylvia and a loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Tuesday, January 30 at 1.30 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 Yorkshire Cancer Research.
SCAIFE - January 21, suddenly, in Northallerton. Doug, aged 72 years, a dearly loved husband of Dorothy, loving father of Andrew and Wendy, father-in-law of Dave and Sue, grandad of Carl, Ami, Lee, Laura, Emma, Haylea, Ben and Nick and great-grandad of Gerrard. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Tuesday January 30 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for the Heart Foundation c/o Andrew Scaife, 86 Crosby Road, Northallerton DL6 1AG.
SCAIFE - January 21, suddenly, in Northallerton. Doug, aged 72 years, a dearly loved husband of Dorothy, loving father of Andrew and Wendy, father-in-law of Dave and Sue, grandad of Karl, Ami, Lee, Laura, Emma, Haylea, Ben and Nick and great-grandad of Gerrard. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Tuesday January 30 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for the Heart Foundation c/o Andrew Scaife, 86 Crosby Road, Northallerton DL6 1AG.
SIMPSON - Ada Jane (Jennie, nee Hughes) January 22, peacefully at Gretton Court Nursing Home, Hartlepool. Jennie, aged 94 years. Formerly of Wingate and Station Town. Dearly loved wife of the late Cedric, loving mother of Cliff, dear mother-in-law of Ann, dearest grandma to Michael and his wife Rachael, Catherine and her husband Sam, also great-grandma to Joshua. Funeral service Friday January 26, at Stranton Grange Crematorium, Hartlepool 2.20 p.m. No flowers please. Donations if so desired to, Gretton Court Nursing Home, 1 Heather Grove, Hartlepool. TS24 8QZ.
SISSON - January 20, (peacefully), of Shildon, (formerly Eldon Lane). Dot, (nee Sowerby), aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan, loving mam of Shirley, Valerie and the late Alan, dear mother-in-law of Jim, Lol and Pat, also a devoted nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Friday January 26, at 2.15 p.m. followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
SMITH - January 19 (peacefully, in hospital), of Craddock Street, Spennymoor (formerly of Ushaw Moor). Chris, aged 65 years, beloved husband of Joyce and a dearly loved dad and grandad. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Friday for a service and committal at 10.00 a.m.
STEPHENSON - January 21 (peacefully), of Kirk Merrington. Edith (nee Dunn), aged 78 years, beloved wife of Eric, a dearly loved mam of Anne and Catherine, a loving mother-in-law and a much loved gran to Clare, Laura and Becky. Would friends please meet in St. John's Church Friday for a service at 2.15 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be left in the collection plate for Church Funds.
STONEBANK - January 18 (peacefully), of Bishop Auckland. Sylvia, aged 94 years, loving sister of Sallie and the late Elsie, also a dearest aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church on Friday, January 26 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be left at the church for Church Funds. Grateful thanks to the doctor, nurses and carers for all their loving care.
STUBBS - January 19 (in Craigarran Care Home) of Fishburn. Margaret (nee Gray), aged 88 years, devoted wife of Raymond, loving mother of Margaret, Alan and Joanne, much loved step-mother of Carolyn. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, January 29 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to Alzheimers Society. Plate provided at the Crematorium.
TARREN - Bill On January 19, peacefully in hospital, of Stokesley. William Henry, aged 84 years, a dearly loved husband of Olive, loving father of Kenneth, Kathleen and Maureen and a dearest father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Private family cremation to take place, followed by a Thanksgiving Service at Stokesley Methodist Church on Monday, January 29 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the Coronary Care Ward at James Cook University Hospital.
TAYLOR - January 20, peacefully at Tenlands Nursing Home, late of Church Road, Ferryhill. Elspeth Grace (Elsie), aged 87 years, dearly loved wife of the late William, aunt of Joan, a very dear friend of Elsie, Bet and families. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, January 29 at 9.30 a.m.
TAYLOR - January 26, peacefully in Acorn Grange, formerly of St. Paul's Gardens, Spennymoor. Wilf, aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Ethel, a dearly loved dad of Robert, Derek and Neil, a dear father-in-law and a much loved grandad. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Wednesday for a service and committal at 10.00 a.m.
TAYLOR - January 17 (peacefully in hospital), of Stainton Village, Barnard Castle. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 83 years, dearly loved wife of the late Norman, a very dear mam of the late Gordon and a much loved sister of Elsie. Betty will be sadly missed by Donna, Emma, Christine and all her family and friends. Will friends please meet for service in Barnard Castle Methodist Church on Friday, January 26 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment. Floral tributes or donations in lieu for the Great North Air Ambulance may be sent c/o John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton Village, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, DL12 8RB.
THOMPSON - Irene (Rene) OBE of Newsham died on Thursday, January 18, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Douglas, adored mummy of Nimble, Judi, Fiona and Joy and wonderful grandmother and great-grandmother. She lived life to the full and gave so much to so many. Funeral service and an opportunity to celebrate her life at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Barningham on Thursday January 25 at 11.30 a.m. No flowers please. Donations if you wish to Marie Curie Cancer Care, Freepost, LON 15438, London SE1 7YY.
THOMPSON - Irene (Rene) OBE of Newsham died on Thursday, January 18, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Douglas, adored mummy of Nimble, Judi, Fiona and Joy and wonderful grandmother and great-grandmother. She lived life to the full and gave so much to so many. Funeral service took place at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Barningham on Thursday, January 25. Donations if you wish to Marie Curie Cancer Care, Freepost, LON 15438, London SE1 7YY.
THOMPSON - Ivy, aged 88 years, on January 18, peacefully at Maple Lodge Nursing Home, Scotton, Catterick Garrison (formerly of Darlington). Beloved wife of the late Jim Thompson, loving mother to Christine and Anne, dear mother-in-law of Adrian, much loved nana of Andrea, Claire, Michael and Richard and great-nana to Alicia, Elliot, Oliver and Lawrence. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, January 25 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the crematorium for the Great North Air Ambulance.
TIDBURY - January 21, (in hospital), of Hartside View, Pity Me. Gladys in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late William Henry and loving mother of Audrey, Anne, Joy, Harry, William and Peter, also a dear nanna, great-nanna, great - great - nanna and mother-in-law. Friends please meet for service at St. Aidan's Church, Framwellgate Moor on Wednesday January 31, at 12.15 p.m. Cremation to follow. All welcome afterwards to Framwellgate Moor W.M.C.
TURNBULL - January 17, peacefully in hospital, of Kinnock Close, Sherburn Village. Catherine (Kate), aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Eddie, devoted mother of Margaret, a sadly missed mother-in-law of Arthur, also a treasured grandma of Andrew and Sonia. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday January 25 at 10.00 a.m.
