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ALLISON (Murton) Peacefully on April 14, aged 86 years. Joseph William (Bill) devoted husband of Winnie, dearest dad to Bill, Bob and Jane, a loving father-in-law to Cherry and Richard, cherished grandad to Heather, Laura and James and a great-granda to Freya. Will friends please meet for a thanksgiving Service on Friday April 25, in Holy Trinity Church, Murton at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to The Alzheimers Association c/o, Lambs Funeral Service, Tel: (0191) 5261846.

ARCHER Alan, aged 79 years, suddenly at home in Downholme, on April 18. Beloved son of the late Ethel and brother of the late Edith, Joyce and Rose, a much loved uncle and great-uncle. Sadly missed by all, especially Gill and Graeme. Funeral service in St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Downholme on Monday, April 28 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the church. Flowers, if desired, may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.

ARKLESS (Durham) Suddenly in hospital on April 17, aged 84 years. Lilian Helen (Nell, nee Oliver). A devoted mam of Geoff, Tom and Sheila, a much loved nana of Cheryl, Scott, Stephen and Dale. Will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Aidan's Church, Framwellgate Moor, on Tuesday April 29, at 11.00 a.m.

ATKINSON April 20, of Fairfield Walk, Sunnybrow. Suddenly at home. Heather (nee Sample) aged 46 years. Beloved wife of John, much loved daughter of Sally, loving mam of Julieanne, Joseph and Colin and a devoted sister, sister-in-law, Auntie and nanna. Friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Witton Park on Monday April 28, 1.00 p.m. Interment to follow.

ATKINSON April 10, suddenly. Philip Herbert, aged 66 years, brother of Phoebe, brother-in-law to Maurice, uncle to Shirley. Funeral Wednesday, April 23, 1.45 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium.

BAILEY John, of Evenwood, died at home after a long illness, on April 18, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Patricia and mourned by all who knew him. Service and interment at Evenwood Cemetery on Friday, April 25 at 1.00 p.m. Would friends please meet at the cemetery. Requiescat in Pace

BARKLEY April 23, peacefully at home, of Darlington. Nina, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Ken, also a loving mam, nana, great-nana and sister. Funeral Friday, May 2. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Darlington Memorial Hospital.

BATY Amy, aged 79 years, of Richmond, peacefully in hospital on April 11. Dearly loved sister to John and sister-in-law to Ann, much loved aunt to Gavin, Susan and Graeme and loving great-aunt to Kate and Claire, Richard, Matthew, Rachael and Laura. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, April 25 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation may be given at the crematorium or sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.

BEECHAM April 22 (suddenly), of West Auckland. Keith, aged 65 years, beloved husband of Freda, much loved and loving dad of Norma and Keith, father-in-law to Trevor and Rhona, grandad of Hannah, Amy and Alex, also a dear brother, uncle, son-in-law and brother-in-law. Will friends please meet for service in West Auckland Methodist Church at 12.45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery.

BELLIS Edwina (nee Bennet) April 21 (peacefully, at home) Fane Close, Stockton (formerly of Ferryhill). Edwina, aged 65 years. Dearly loved wife of Tom, much loved mother of Andrew, dear mother-in-law of Jayne, beloved daughter of Edna and the late Forgham Bennet, dearest sister of Tony and loving sister-in-law of Janet. Funeral Thursday April 24. Would relatives and close family friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Elton at 10.00 a.m. followed by cremation at Teesside crematorium.

BILLINGS April 17, suddenly, after a short illness. Geoff, aged 75 years, of Bedale, beloved husband of Joyce, a loving dad and grandad of Dawn and Craig. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Wednesday, April 23 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Yorkshire Air Ambul-ance.

BIRD Elizabeth Mary (Bessie, nee Archer), of Barnard Castle, peacefully in hospital on April 22. Beloved wife of the late Frank, dearly loved mother of John and Ricky, dear mother-in-law of Janice and Linda and loving gran of Gemma and Alex. Funeral service in St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Tuesday, April 29 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church for the Friends of the Richardson Hospital.

BIRD May April 16, 2008, passed away peacefully at Mother Redcaps Nursing Home, Wallasey, aged 93 years. Loving wife to Lindsey and mother to Jon, Oliver and Corrie. Service and cremation at Landican Crematorium, Wirral on Tuesday, April 29 at 2.00 p.m. No flowers please. Donations to Claire House, c/o John W. Griffith and Son, Millbank Funeral Home, Mill Lane, Wallasey, CH44 3BN. Tel. (0151) 6385528.

BORRILL April 22, peacefully in Portland House, Willington (formerly of Walton Court, Crook). Eva, aged 92 years, dearly loved mum of Margaret, a dearest gran to Nicholas, Richard, Jane and Jonathon, also a loving great-gran to Christopher, Peter, Eleanor and Henry and aunt to Pamela. Cremation Wednesday, April 30 at Durham, following a service in the crematorium chapel at 10.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please.

BRITTON Irene (nee Luke-Taylor) Suddenly on April 19, of Dunelm Road, Trimdon Village. Irene, aged 81 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Fred, a loving mother of Linda and Jeffrey, a dearest mother-in-law of Johnny and Margaret and a much loved grandma of Andrew and Kelly. Interment Quarrington Hill Cemetery, Tuesday April 29. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village at 10.30 a.m. All enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service, Tel: (0191) 5864322.

BROWN Colin Robert (Electrical Contractor), aged 78 years, of Brompton-on-Swale, died suddenly at home on April 16. Dearly loved husband of Eileen, much loved father of Graham, Alan, Pam and Adrian and a dear father-in-law and loving grandad. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Brompton-on-Swale on Friday April 25 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. No flowers please, if desired donations for the British Heart Foundation or the RSPCA may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.

BRYANT April 22, peacefully at home in Melsonby Crescent, Darlington. Josephine Elizabeth (Josie, nee Moore), aged 65 years, dearly loved mother of Mark and Tracy, much loved grandma of Anthony, Amy, Sophie and Emily, a dear sister of Judith, Anthony and Barry, auntie of Vikki, Joanne and Adele and great-auntie of Max. Funeral Wednesday, April 30. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.

BURTON Horace Raymond (former swimming coach), aged 94 years, on April 19, of Darlington. Beloved husband of the late Dora and a loving father and uncle. Funeral Monday, April 28. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. All enquiries to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.

CATCHPOLE George (Dick) Aged 85 years of Northallerton. Suddenly in hospital on April 18. Devoted partner of Eva, loving brother of Grace and Gordon. Funeral service to take place in St. James Church, Romanby on Thursday May 1, at 12.15 p.m followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please.

CATCHPOLE Great-grandad George. Gentle Jesus up above please give grandad George all our love. Lots of love and kisses from Ben, xxx.

CHRISP (nee Toole) On April 17, peacefully in hospital, of Manfield. Joan Evelyn, aged 80 years, darling wife of the late George, devoted mum of Paul and Denise, loving mother-in-law of Marilyn and John and treasured gran of Justin, Sarah, Abby, Louisa and Elliot. Funeral Friday, April 25. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Manfield at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for Cancer Research U.K. c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.

CLOSE April 19 (peacefully) in Sandringham Care Home (formerly of Linden Road, Bishop Auckland). Ernest (Ernie) aged 85 years. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Cremation Monday April 28, at Darlington following a service in The Methodist Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at church. If desired donations in lieu of flowers may be made for Cancer Research.

COLLINSON Joseph Simpson (Joe) April 19 in York Hospital, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Edna, loving dad of Keith and Audrey, father-in-law of Barbara and David and a very proud grandad of Claire, Timmy, Becky and Adam. Funeral service at Pocklington Methodist Church on Thursday May 1, at 12.00 noon followed by cremation at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon. No flowers by request. Donations if so desired to St. Leonard's Hospice.

COOPER April 15, suddenly at home. Billy, aged 58 years, of Harris Street, Darlington, a loving husband of Josie, also a dear son-in-law and brother. Funeral Tuesday, April 29. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.

COOPER April 19, at home with his family, in Crook. Kenneth (Ken), aged 72 years, beloved husband of Gladys, devoted dad of Gary, dear father-in-law to Jill, a much loved and loving granda of Michael, also a dear uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, April 25.

COOPER Joseph On April 19, peacefully in Ashwood Park Care Home. Joe, aged 83 years, of Trimdon Colliery. Dearly beloved husband of Mary, devoted dad of Jane and Mary, dearest father-in-law of Peter and Michael, cherished grandad of Christopher, Jill and Joe. Funeral service to take place in St. Alban's Church, Trimdon Grange on Monday, April 28 at 2.30 p.m., prior to interment in Trimdon Grange Cemetery. Friends please meet at church.

COWAN Darlington Gordon aged 81 years, peacefully on April 15, in Grosvenor Park Nursing Home, formerly of Coronation Bakery, Victoria Road, Darlington. Dearly loved brother of Dorothy, dear brother-in-law of Harold and a treasured uncle of Mark, Julia and Christian. Funeral Wednesday, April 23. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the Great North Air Ambulance Service, care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.

CRATHORNE April 25 (peacefully, at home) of Coxhoe (formerly of Kelloe). Allan, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Milly, much loved dad, brother and grandad. Friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Methodist Chapel, Kelloe on Friday May 2, at 12.35 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.

CRAWFORD (Sherburn Village) Peacefully on April 19. Bill, aged 93 years. Devoted husband of Lillian, much loved father of Philip and father-in-law of Silvia. Funeral to take place on Monday April 28. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. No flowers please by request. All enquireis to Co-oprative Funeralcare, Sherburn Hill. Tel: (0191) 3720283.

DENT Anne (nee Stout), late of Low Doctor Pasture Farm, Wolsingham, died peacefully in hospital, April 22, aged 91 years. Dearly loved sister of Elsie and the late Hilda, sister-in-law of Norman and aunt of Harold. Private family service.

ELLIOTT April 20, peacefully in hospital, of Escomb. Hazel Joy (nee Cartwright), aged 66 years, beloved wife of the late Russell, much loved and loving mam of Claire and Ian, mother-in-law to Amber, dear grandmother of Logan and friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.45 p.m. on Monday, April 28. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be given for the Butterwick Hospice, a plate is provided at the crematorium.

FERRIES My darling Pat, I love you so much. Donald.

FERRIES On April 16 (in hospital), of Leam Lane, Stockton and formerly of Grinton in Swaledale. Pat (nee Barton), aged 63 years, darling wife of Donald, very dear mum of Yvonne and Daniel, treasured mother-in-law of Phil and loving nana of Hannah and Penny. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, April 24 at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Pat, if so desired, may be given for and sent to the Butterwick Hospice Care, Middlefield Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8XN or given at the service. Will friends please meet at the crematorium and accept this intimation.

FERRIES Thanks for everything you have done for me, I couldn't have wished for a better Mum. You will always be in my thoughts. Love Daniel.

FLETCHER nee Hughes Margaret, aged 84 years, in hospital on April 14, formerly of Newton Aycliffe. Beloved wife of the late Joe, loving mother of David and Kevin, dear mother-in-law of Lisa, loving grandma and great-grandma and a much loved sister and aunt. Funeral Friday, April 25. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.

GLEDHILL April 20, (peacefully, in Sowerby House Nursing Home). Iris, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter, a dearly loved mother of David and Kathryn and a much loved grandma. Will friends please meet in Harrogate Crematorium on Monday April 28, at 11.40 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for M.N.D.

GORDON April 21 (peacefully, in hospital). Margaret, aged 86 years, of Alwyn Road, Darlington. A dearly loved wife, mum and nanna. Funeral Monday April 28. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers by request.

HADDOW On April 17, in hospital. George, aged 86 years. Devoted husband to Jean, dearly loved brother of the late Gertrude and Margaret and dear uncle of Margaret, Ian, Shiela, John and Alison. Would friends please meet at Darlington Crematorium Friday, April 25 at 1.45 p.m. for service. Family flowers only please.

HARBIN April 21, peacefully of Clifton Road, Darlington. Lynne, aged 49 years, beloved partner of Steve, dearly loved mother of Chris, Jonathan and Kathryn and much loved nanna of Charlie and Frankie. Funeral Monday, April 28. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

HARRISON April 20, (suddenly, but peacefully) in The Highfield Nursing Home, of West Rounton. Cissie, aged 98 years. Dearly loved wife of the late William (Bill), loving mother of Ann, mother-in-law of Derek and dearest gran of Sarah. Funeral service to take place St. Oswald's Church, West Rounton on Tuesday April 29, at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for church funds.

HASWELL April 21 (after a short illness) of Coronation Avenue, Carrville. Margaret, aged 63 years. A loving mother of Ian and Alan. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday April 29, at 10.00 a.m. Will be loved and missed always.

HEAD On April 22, peacefully in hospital. John, aged 79 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved husband of Barbara and of the late Audrey, also a much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Friday, April 25. Would friends please meet for a service in Darlington Crematorium at 9.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.

HENNESSY April 21, peacefully at St. Teresa's Hospice, of Woodlands Way, Hurworth. Joyce Maud, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Mike, dearly loved mother of Peter, Patricia and John and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Monday, April 28. Friends please meet for service in St. Peter's Church, Croft at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.

HILL On April 21, in hospital, of Ulshaw. Professor Desmond Hayward, O.B.E. C.B.E., aged 90 years, beloved husband of Heather, dearly loved father of Tony, Peter and Jenny and a very dear father-in-law and grandfather. Funeral service and interment at St. Simon and St. Jude's R.C. Church, Ulshaw on Friday, April 25 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Church Funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church. R.I.P.

HILL On April 21, in hospital, of Ulshaw. Professor Desmond Hayward, O.B.E. C.B.E., aged 90 years, beloved husband of Heather, dearly loved father of Tony, Peter and Jenny and a very dear father-in-law and grandfather. Funeral service and interment at St. Simon and St. Jude's R.C. Church, Ulshaw, today Friday, April 25 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Church Funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church. R.I.P.

I'ANSON April 20, peacefully in hospital, of The Bungalow, Stockton Road, Sadberge. Olga, aged 82 years, beloved wife of John, dearly loved mother of Elaine and Paul and loving grandma of Katie and Tomas. Funeral Tuesday, April 29. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Sadberge at 12.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given for St. Andrew's Church.

IRWIN April 23, peacefully at Springfield Care Home, Darlington. Ethel, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack and also a loving mum and grandma. Funeral Friday May 2. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 10.45 a.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only, donations may be left for church funds.

JENKINS Bryan, of Barnard Castle, died April 18, after a long illness bravely borne. Sadly missed by partner Valerie, daughter Alison, son-in-law David, brothers Ken and Allen and sister-in-law Pauline. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, April 25 at 9.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in the Crematorium Chapel for the Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Association.

JOHNSON April 19, suddenly at St. Andrew's Street, Darlington. Mary, beloved wife of the late George, dearly loved mother of Robert and will be sadly missed by June, George, Eileen, Don, Joan, Ronnie, his family and her many friends. Funeral Wednesday, April 30. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m.

JOHNSON Mary, aged 89 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on April 19. Beloved wife of the late Joe, much loved mother of Ann, loving grandmother of Gayle and great-grandmother of Taryn, Jack and Claudia. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, April 30 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. No flowers please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided at the crematorium for the British Heart Foundation.

JOLLY Peacefully in hospital on April 25, of Pine Park, Ushaw Moor. George, aged 93 years, beloved husband of the late Vera, much loved dad of Geoff, Carol and John and Alan, a loving grandad of Melanie, Gary, Graham and Julia, great-grandad of Benjamin and will be sadly missed by all his family. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church on Thursday, May 1 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the Stroke Association and Church Funds. Friends welcome for refreshments at the Cricket Club afterwards.

JONES April 17 (peacefully in hospital), of Jade Walk, Chilton. David (Jonah), aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Peggy, much loved dad of Doug, Ern, Dave, Stewart, Margaret and the late Hughie and also a loving father-in-law and grandfather. Would friends please meet for service at St. Aidan's Church, Chilton on Friday, April 25 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.

JOPLING April 20 (in hospital) of Park House Gardens, Sherburn Village. Robina (Beaney) aged 69 years. Beloved and devoted wife of George, a sadly missed mother of George, treasured nana of Louise and Jamie, a dear mother-in-law of Rachell, also sadly missed sister and sister-in-law. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday April 28 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Marie Curie, plate provided at crematorium.

LAIDLAW April 22, of Shildon. May, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late George, a much loved and loving mam, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for a celebration of life in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30.

LEWIS Peter David Lewis Ships Officer RNR and Merchant Service, Graduate School Master, world traveller and adored husband of Kate who was the love of his life. Sailed into the sunset on April 22, 2008. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday April 30, at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for The Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen, Blue Cross and Alzheimers Society may be given after the service or c/o, of N. Alderson Funeral Directors, Ltd., Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor, Durham. Friends welcome afterwards for refreshments at Waterhouses Village Hall.

LLOYD Susan (nee Wilson) On April 14, surrounded by her family. Our beloved Sue, daughter of Rita and the late Denis Wilson and sister to Colin, Karen and Neil. A light has gone out of our lives but she will be loved forever.

LOWE April 20, peacefully of Victoria Embankment, Darlington. Raymond, aged 93 years, beloved husband of Solveig, dearly loved father of Jan and the late Raymond, also a much loved grandad. Funeral Tuesday, April 29. Service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m.

LOWES April 19 (peacefully, at home) of Willow Road, Middlestone Moor. Madge (formerly Chapman, nee Smith) aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Ted, a dearly loved mam of John and Colin, a loving mother-in-law and a much loved gran, great-gran, sister and aunt. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 10.30 a.m.

MADDISON April 22 (in hospital) of Darlington. May, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Roland and loving mother of the late Ron. Would friends please meet for service on Thursday May 1, Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. She will be missed by all

MASSAGLI April 22, of Crook. Vera, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Silvano, devoted mother of Marialuisa, dear mother-in-law to Michael, also dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Crook at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, followed by interment in the churchyard. Flowers may be sent or, if preferred, donations can be made to the Residents' Fund at West Lodge. R.I.P.

METCALFE (Carrville) April 17 (peacefully, in hospital after a short illness). John William, aged 81 years. A loving husband of Jean. A dear dad of David and Jonathan, also a treasured grandad of Beth and Jack and a dear father-in-law of Kim. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Friday April 25, at 1.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham. John will be sadly missed by all his family and friends, family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to N.E.C.C.R. (childrens cancer) plate provided at cremation.

METCALFE April 24 (suddenly, in hospital) of 22 Brentwood, Leyburn. John, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Gladys and dearly loved father of Michael. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Thursday May 1, at 12.30 p.m. followed by committal at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to be shared between church funds and The Yorkshire Air Ambulance (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.

MORLAND On April 19, in hospital, of Langley Park Care Home, Jenny, aged 90 years, dearly loved wife of the late Leslie (Teddy), loving mam of Janis and Anthony, loving gran of Chris, Richard and David, great-gran to Ethan, Jack and Morgan, mother-in-law of Geoff and Gillian, a loving sister and aunt. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Langley Park on Monday, April 28 at 10.45 a.m., cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Langley Park Care Home.

NEWSOME April 17, peacefully in hospital, of Waveney Road, Redcar. Arthur (Showman), aged 86 years, beloved husband of Kathy, dearly loved father of Arthur, John and Russell, father-in-law of Margaret, Marie and Jill, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday, April 24. Friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment.

OLIVER April 22 (peacefully) of Ferryhill. Jennie, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Reg, dearest mam of Terry and Reg and also a dear grandmother and great-grandmother. Would friends please meet for service on Wednesday April 30, at 12.00 noon, at Durham Crematorium Chapel.

OWENS Alfreda On April 14, peacefully at Willowdene Care Home. Alfreda, aged 94 years, devoted wife of the late Ernie, a much loved aunt and friend to everybody. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Durham Crematorium on Friday, April 25 at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to The British Heart Foundation.

PARKIN Eileen, aged 82 years, of Evenwood, peacefully in hospital on April 19. Beloved wife of Ernest and a loved auntie. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, April 25 at 10.45 a.m.

PARNABY April 24 (peacefully in hospital, after a long illness bravely borne), of Butterby Grange, Spennymoor (formerly of Coxhoe). John Robert, aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Doris, a dearly loved dad of Andrew and Edwin, a loving father-in-law of Helen and Jean, a much loved grandad and a very dear uncle. Cortege leaving son's residence, Green Lane, Wednesday for a service in St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe at 1.45 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church.

PEEL On April 24, of Arthur Street, Ushaw Moor. Olive (nee Thompson), aged 81 years, dearly loved wife of Bill, loving mam of Susan, mother-in-law of Michael and a dear gran to Paul and Sarah. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, April 30 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the Palliative Care Fund. Friends welcome for refreshments in Ushaw Moor Cricket Club afterwards.

PERKINS Michael John, aged 52 years, of Catterick. Died peacefully in The Friarage Hospital on April 23, 2008. Dearly beloved son of Angela and the late Harry, much loved brother of Susan and brother-in-law of Lloyd, adored uncle of Gemma, Hayley and Oliver, close family friend of Ryan and dear friend of all his carers at Balmclellan. The funeral service will take place at St. Augustine's R.C. Church, Darlington on Thursday May 1, at 2.30 p.m. followed by a cremation at Darlington Cemator-ium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given to, The Great Ormond Street, Hospital.

PETCH Derrick Dad, you were the bravest and the best. You will be loved forever and never forgotten. All our love, Angela and Michael xxx.

PETCH Derrick, aged 75 years, of Morley, died peacefully at the Richardson Hospital on April 22. Dearly loved husband of Vera, much loved dad of Angela and Gary, a dear father-in-law, brother-in-law and a loving grandad. Funeral service at Windmill Methodist Church on Wednesday, April 30 at 2.00 p.m., followed by committal at Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the British Heart Foundation may be given on the plate provided in the church or sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 8 Kensington South, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JA.

RAWSON (Darlington) After an illness bravely borne at home on April 20, aged 66 years. Leon, landlord of 'The Butchers Arms, Chester-le-Street, formerly of The Black Lion, Sedgefield and The Victoria Bridge Framwellgate Moor'. Beloved husband of Liz, a much loved father of Fiona and grandfather. Will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary and St. Cuthbert's Parish Church, Chester-le-Street on Tuesday April 29, at 1.00 p.m.

RIDLEY April 18, peacefully in Acorn Grange, West Cornforth, formerly of Coxhoe. George, aged 87 years, a dear brother of Ken and Irene. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, April 28 at 9.30 a.m.

ROBINSON (Newton Hall) April 18. Pamela, aged 60 years. Loving wife of Don and a dear mum of Andrew and Graeme. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday April 29, at 1.30 p.m. Pamela will be sadly missed by all family and friends.

ROBINSON William (Billy) aged 34 years. Died tragically on Friday April 18, 2008. His funeral service will be held at The Methodist Church, Northallerton High Street on Friday April 25, at 11.30 a.m. followed by interment.

ROBINSON April 17, in hospital, of Richard Court, Darlington. Herbert (Bert), aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret, dearly loved father of Christine, Keith, Janice, Alan and the late Edward, also a much loved father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad, brother and brother-in-law. Funeral Monday, April 28. Friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery. Flowers, or if preferred, donations may be sent for The Stroke Association, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

ROBINSON Billy To a very good friend of mine. Our memories always remembered. Condolences to Billy, Trish and family. Our thoughts are with you. Graham King and family. Australia.

ROWNTREE (Quebec) Suddenly on April 21, aged 78 years, Arthur, devoted husband of Mary, much loved dad of Monica and Bernadette, dearest father-in-law of Chris and Bernie, also loving grandad of Sarah, Andrew, Elizabeth, Thomas, Katherine and Christopher. Arthur will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet at St. Michael's R.C. Church Esh for Requiem Mass on Tuesday April 29, at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment in Langley Park Cemetery.

RUTHERFORD On April 18, of Ripon Road, Newton Hall. Mary Elizabeth, aged 79 years, dearly loved wife of Don, loving mum of Ian, Ann and Neil, a dear mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and sister of Thomas. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, April 24 at 1.30 p.m. Friends welcome for refreshment at Bede Lodge Social Club, Framwellgate Moor afterwards. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for the Palliative Care Nurses.

SANDERSON (nee Barrass) April 15, suddenly but peacefully, in hospital, of St. Aidan's Lodge, formerly of Newton Hall and Durham. Margaret (Madge), sister of the late Maud, sister-in-law of the late Bill Grainger and beloved aunt of Helen and David, a wonderful great-aunt to Jamie, Tom, Luke and Tara and aunt-in-law to Michael. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, April 25 at 12.00 noon. Any enquiries to Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Gilesgate, Durham. Tel: (0191) 3863850.

SHARMAN April 19 at Park Street, Willington. Anne, aged 64 years. Beloved wife of the late David, also a dear friend of Mollie, Stephanie, Cathy and families. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday April 28, at 10.00 a.m.

SMITH April 18, of Shildon. William Stephens 'Bill, Master Butcher', peacefully, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Mary Hannah, dearly loved father of Philip and father-in-law to Barbara, loving grandad to Ian, Pauline, Karen and Richard, also great-grandad to Daniel, Jack and Carys. Funeral Thursday, April 24 in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. and afterwards at the Civic Hall, Shildon. All friends are welcome.

STELLING April 24 (peacefully) of Neville Close, (formerly of Front Street, Tudhoe). Matthew (Matty) aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Elsie, a dearly loved dad of Brian, Barry, Malcolm, Maureen and Susan and a much loved father-in-law, granda, great-granda and brother. Cortege leaving daughters residence, Wednesday for service in St. David's Church, Tudhoe Village at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery. Friends please meet at church.

STEPHEN (nee Hauxwell) April 21 (in Willow Green Care Home). Marjorie, aged 87 years, formerly of The Lawns Care Home and Albery Place, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Harry, a dear mam of Pauline and mother-in-law of David, a much loved gran of Clare and Lisa, also a beloved great-grandmother. Funeral Wednesday, April 30. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.

SUGGETT April 17, (peacefully), at Bannatyne Lodge, Peterlee, (formerly of Hutton Henry). Irene (nee Tennant), aged 88 years. Wife of the late John Thomas (Jack), loving mother of Margaret, cherished nana to Brian, Angela and Elaine, also a treasured great-nana to Luke, Shane, Danielle, Stacey, Rebecca and Stephanie. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Francis Church, Hutton Henry Thursday April 24, at 10.30 a.m. followed by interment at Station Town Cemetery. Everyone welcome for refreshments at Hutton Henry Church Hall.

TATE nee Brown On April 17 (in hospital, of Darlington). Muriel Joyce (Joyce), aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Richard William (Billy), loving mother of the late June, also a much loved sister, mother-in-law and friend. Funeral service on Thursday, April 24, Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made to The Cat Protection League (plate at the crematorium) or directly c/o, 24 Bakewell Place, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7NQ.

TOBIN Dennis Formerly of Trimdon Station. Died peacefully in Toronto, Canada on April 17, 2008. R.I.P.

TURNOCK Samuel Gordon of Crook. Died April 10, 2008. Dearest brother of Vera, brother-in-law of George, also well loved uncle of Janet and Michael and all the young ones. Will always be remembered.

TWEDDLE Rene Memories live on forever of times we shared together. Dear friend to Angela and Ray.

TWEDDLE April 20, of Bishop Auckland. Rene (nee Wallace), aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late Tot, devoted mam of Gillian and Valerie, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nana and great-grandma, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29 for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium.

TYERMAN Peacefully in hospital on April 18. Annie, aged 93 years, dearly loved wife of the late Frank, much loved mother of Jeff and dear mother-in-law of Anne and grandma of Julie, Andrea and Craig and partners Carl, Ian and Leanne and devoted great-grandma of Laura, Jack, Bethany, Emily, Bryony, Rory, Aidan, Poppy and Bradley. Funeral service to take place at Lealholm Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, April 23 at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment at St. James' Churchyard, Lealholm. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Chapel Funds and the Larpool Care Home. All enquiries please to R. Harrison and Sons. Tel (01947) 897249.

WAKE April 23 (peacefully, at home) of Danby Court, Darlington. Annie, aged 75 years. Beloved wife of the late Gordon, loving mam to Angela, Lynne, Tony, Gillian, Garry, Jayne and the late Linda, dearly loved mother-in-law to Chris, Peter, Gillian, Graham, Carol and David, also a devoted nana, Great-nana and auntie. Funeral Wednesday April 30. Would friends please meet 2.00 p.m. for service at St. Andrew's Church, Darlington followed by cremation. Much loved and will be sadly missed.

WARDELL April 21, suddenly at home, in Shildon. George, aged 69 years, loving husband of Pat, father of Joanne and Michael, father-in-law to Sharon and devoted grandad to Zak, much loved son-in-law and brother-in-law. Funeral service at St. Thomas' R.C. Church, Shildon at 12.15 p.m. on Friday, April 25, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Collection in church for the Great North Air Ambulance.

WAREHAM April 17 (peacefully, in hospital) of The Green, Aycliffe Village. Adrian John, aged 75 years. Much loved husband of the late Joan, loving father of Caroline, June and Norman, also a dearly loved grandad, great-grandad, father-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Tuesday April 29. Would friends please meet 1.30 p.m. for service at St. Andrew's Church, Aycliffe Village followed by interment in the church yard. Adrian will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all family and friends. Rest in peace.

WATSON (Gosforth) Peacefully in hospital on April 16, aged 83 years. Dorothy, loving wife of the late Alan, much loved mother of Colin and Susan, beloved grandmother of Francis and Faye. Will be sadly missed by all her family. Friends please meet for service at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Thursday April 24, at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for St. Oswald's Hospice, c/o, Melrose and Dennis Funeral Service, 159 Astley Road, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay. NE25 0DL.

WHELDON April 19 (peacefully), in St. Georges Hall Care Home. Bessie, aged 87 years (formerly of Beaconsfield Street). Funeral Wednesday April 30. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.

YOUNG April 13, (suddenly) of Scorton. Peter David, aged 47 years. Dearly loved husband of Penny, loving daddy of Sam, Emma, Dominic and Rebecca. Funeral service to take place in Hutton Rudby Methodist Church on Saturday April 26, at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for The Swaledale Mountain Rescue and The Great North Air Ambulance. The family request for everyone to wear some yellow to represent the sunshine Peter brought into their lives.

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