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WINSTANLEY (Sacriston) In hospital on May 5, aged 90 years. Maggie (Margaret Annie, nee Lambert). Beloved wife of the late Tommy, dearly loved mam of Jean and loving gran to David. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Birtley Crematorium on Thursday May 15 at 10.00 a.m. By request family flowers only.

ADAMSON (nee Minns) May 13, (peacefully, in hospital) of Grove Road, Brandon. Terry, aged 66 years. Beloved wife of Bill, a dear sister of Angela and Christine and the late Patrick. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Patricks R.C. Church, Meadowfield on Wednesday May 21, at 12.00 noon followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please with donations in lieu to St. Cuthbert's Hospice.

ALLAN Kaydn "Sleep tight little Angel." If tears could build a staircase and memories a lane, we'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again. Always loved, never forgotten. Love auntie Stacey, Anthony, Chloe and Katie. xxxxxxx

ALLAN Kaydn Thomas Eric, May 12, 2008. You will always have a special place in our hearts. Love and kisses always, auntie Danni and cousin Nathan. xxx

ALLAN Kaydn Thomas Eric. A beautiful nephew. Goodnight, God bless, Carl, Elle and Emma.

ALLAN Kaydn Thomas Eric. A beautiful baby boy, a few hours in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts, goodnight, sleep peacefully. Love Tracy, Vicky, James, Lauren, Chris and Jessica.

ALLAN Kaydn Thomas Eric. Gentle Jesus up above, take care and give Kaydn all our love. Love always, Stacey, Paul and Caitlin Mae. xxx

ALLAN Kaydn. A little flower only lent, reunited with great granda Tommy. Sleep tight little one, great nana Ann.

ALLAN "Our Little Treasure" Kaydn Allan fell asleep aged only 10 hours old, much loved son of Keir and Leighann. Would close friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland on Friday, May 16 at 12.30 p.m., followed by Kaydn being laid to rest in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery. R.I.P.

ALLAN Kaydn Keir and Leighann's special little soldier marches forth to the gates of Heaven to be with his great-nanna and great-grandas. Goodnight, God Bless Son. All our love, Mammy and Daddy. R.I.P. xxx

ALLAN Kaydn Thomas Eric A short but treasured time. We will never forget the beautiful smile of our first grandson. Nanna and Granda Hannon.

ALLAN Kaydn Thomas Eric born May 11, 2008, passed away May 12, 2008. Taken from us far too early. We will love you always son. Love and kisses always. Nanna and Grandad. xxx

ARNOLD May 12, of Bishop Auckland. Nancy, aged 84 years, beloved wife of Stanley, devoted mother of Janice, a dear mother-in-law to Roger, a very dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 11.30 a.m. on Monday, May 19, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for Alzheimer's Research, c/o the family or in sealed named envelopes at church.

ASKEW May 14, of Esh Winning. Arthur, aged 73 years, a loving husband of Brenda, a dear father of Shirley, Ken and Colin, father-in-law of Roy, Kath and Lynne and a much loved granda and great-granda. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for St. Cuthbert's Hospice may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor afterwards.

BARNABY May 10, suddenly in hospital, of Darlington. Jo, aged 69 years, dearly loved mother of Philip, Sarah and Louise and a much loved nana of Robert, Chloe, Kieran and Ryan. Funeral Tuesday, May 20. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Hipswell at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation in Darlington.

BARRETT On May 13, suddenly in hospital, of Middlestone Moor. Ken, aged 80 years, a much loved and cherished husband of Val, a loving dad of Pauline and Ronnie, Jill and Sue, an adored grandad and great-grandad, also a dear brother of Pam. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, May 22 at 12.00 noon. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if so desired for the Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland may be left at Durham Crematorium, where a plate will be provided.

BEAVIS Jean (nee Swinhoe), aged 82 years, in hospital on May 3, of Spennymoor, formerly of Chester-le-Street and Medomsley. Beloved wife of the late Walter, much loved daughter of the late Thomas William and Constance Elizabeth, much loved mother of Irvin, Avril, Linda and the late Carolyn, loving nana to Timothy, Christopher, Ruth, Kevin, Jennifer and Heather, also a loving sister to Roland. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Monday, May 19 at 11.30 a.m. for service and cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Stroke Association.

BONAR Arthur Vincent In hospital on May 9, of Cotswold Place, Peterlee. Arthur, aged 77 years. Dearly beloved husband of Gwen, a much loved dad of Maureen, David and Christine, dear father-in-law and also a devoted grandad and great-grandad. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Friday May 16. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at The Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

BRAIN May 12 (peacefully, in hospital) of Raby Road, Ferryhill. Henry (Harry). Dearly loved husband of Janice, devoted father of Angela and Judith, father-in-law of Paul, loved and loving grandfather of Craig, Reece, Abigail and Faye. Friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Monday May 19, at 9.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only.

BROWN (nee Shepherd) May 11 (after a long illness) at Acorn Grange Residential Home, West Cornforth (formerly of 8 Sanderson Street, Coxhoe). Hazel, aged 81 years. A dearly loved wife of Richard. Would friends please meet at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Tuesday May 20, at 11.10 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham.

BROWN May 11 (peacefully, in hospital) of Shildon. Eileen (nee Ridley), aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Stan, loving mam of Darrell. Would friends please meet for service in St. Johns Church, Shildon on Monday May 19 at 12.30 p.m. followed by private cremation.

CAMPBELL May 12, peacefully at Hundens Park Care Home, Darlington. Margaret, aged 93 years, dearly loved mother of Terry, Helen and the late John and will be sadly missed by all her family. Funeral Monday, May 19. Friends please meet for service in St. Teresa's Church at 1.45 p.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.

CARRICK May 12, of Evenwood. Eva (nee Robinson), aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late James, much loved and loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood at 2.15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent to the Butterwick Hospice in Stockton.

CARTER May 13, suddenly but peacefully at home, of Hutton Avenue, Darlington. Dennis, aged 83 years, loving husband to Freda and the late Renee, also much loved father, stepfather, father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral Monday, May 19. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. A reception will be held afterwards at Northgate W.M.C., everyone is welcome.

CHRISTER On May 6, peacefully, at home, of East Hedley Hope. Lena, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Charlie, loving mother of Ann, mother-in-law of Malcolm and a dear gran to Craig and Peter, Jeff and his wife Chrissy. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, May 16 at 1.30 p.m. Friends welcome for refreshments at East Hedley Hope Village Hall afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the British Heart Foundation.

CLARK Elizabeth (Betty) On May 12, peacefully in hospital. Betty, aged 91 years, of Stockton, formerly of Skeeby, a much loved wife of the late Ernest, loving mother of Christine, a dear mother-in-law of David and a sadly missed gran of Rachael and Suzanne. Funeral service to take place in St. Peter's Church, Yarm Road, Stockton on Tuesday, May 20 at 12.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Friends please meet at church.

CLARKE May 14, 2008, peacefully at home. Spencer, aged 78 years, of Newton Aycliffe, a dearly loved husband of Grace, much loved dad to Paul, Carol and Michael, a loving father-in-law of Ann, Keith and Karen, devoted grandad of Andrew, Ben and Dominic. Funeral Wednesday May 21. Would friends please meet 12.15 p.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Darlington Crema-torium.

CLARKE Former newsagent in Fishburn May 10, 2008, peacefully in hospital in Australia, Eddie, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Vera and a dear dad of Val and Martin and their families. A much loved brother-in-law and uncle of Doris and Joe, Jack, Bob and Maureen and their families.

CONLON May 11 (peacefully in hospital), of Harrison Close, Shildon. Gwen (nee Burey), aged 82 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Tom, devoted mam of Shaun, Pauline and Christopher and a dear mother-in-law to Barbara, Joe and Debbie, also a dearly loved nana of Mark, Susan, Lisa, Dean, Samantha, Elizabeth and Gareth and a loving great-nana of Kailum, a loving sister and aunt. Cremation Tuesday, May 20 at Darlington following a service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Ward 33 at Darlington Memorial Hospital.

CORBETT On May 11, peacefully in Kingsway Nursing Home, Langley Park (formerly of Sherburn Road). Mary, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas William, much loved mam, mother-in-law, granma, great-granma and great-great-granma. Funeral to take place on Friday, May 16. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. No flowers please by request. Donations in lieu to The British Heart Foundation, plate provided at crematorium.

CORPS Joyce Mary, in her 92nd year, peacefully at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton on Sunday, May 11, sister of Esme and the late Charles. A much loved aunt and great-aunt who will be very sadly missed. Any enquiries to Wilson Willoughby and Wetherills. Tel. (01609) 772122.

CRAWFORD Chris On May 8. Dearly loved brother of Cora and Hulda, uncle of Robert, Thomas, John, Stephen and Delia. Always remembered and sadly missed.

CROOKS May 12 (peacefully in hospital after an illness bravely borne), of Brookside, Witton Gilbert. Joseph Charlton (Joe) aged 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia, much loved dad of Gillian, Doug and Val, father-in-law of Keith and Susan and a dear grandad to Karen, Gayle, Helen, Cassy, Kayleigh, Anna and Joshua and a dear friend of Katie. Friends please meet for service in St. Michael and All Angels Church, Witton Gilbert on Wednesday May 21, at 11.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at The Stonebridge afterwards. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for The Bobby Robson Foundation.

DEACON Jeff, a precious son. Your presence I'll miss, your memories I'll treasure. Loving you always, forgetting you never. God Bless, Mam.

DEACON May 13 (suddenly), of Kentmere, Spennymoor. Malcolm Jeffrey (Jeff), aged 57 years, a dearly loved husband of Maureen, a much loved dad of Claire and Paul and a very dear son, son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Wednesday for a service and committal at 2.30 p.m. Flowers may be sent or donations in lieu can be left in the collection plate at the Crematorium for "Cancer Research UK" Jeff, a deeply loved husband and dad. We will treasure the happy years together and take comfort in the happy memories. Loving you always. Maureen, Claire and Paul.

ECCLESTON Peacefully in hospital on May 11, of Sycamore Park, Brandon. Olive (nee Spirit), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late George, loving mam of Marion, George and Jean, a dear mother-in-law and much loved nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church on Monday, May 19 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at Browney Club afterwards.

EGGLESTONE On May 15, peacefully at Ventress Hall, Darling-ton. Ann (nee Longstaff) aged 69 years, beloved wife of Malcolm and a dearly loved mother of Richard. Funeral Wednesday May 21. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for The Parkinson's Association c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.

ELLWOOD A service will be held at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28 at Leyburn Methodist Church in memory of Jennie who died in Worthing on February 14. Collection in church for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

FORSTER Margurite Ann. May 8, 2008, peacefully in hospital of 12 Maes Stanley, Bodelwyddam, aged 71 years. Beloved wife of Wally, loving mother of David and his fiance Michelle and the late Ann Denise. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Mass at St. Winefride's R.C. Church, St Asaph on Friday, May 16 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment at St. Margaret's Church-yard, Bodelwyddam. Family flowers only. Donations gratefully accepted towards The Cancer Unit, Glan Clwyd Hospital c/o R Morris and Son, St. Asaph Road, Trefnant, Denbigh. Tel: (01745) 730369.

FOTHERGILL (Carrville) May 9 (suddenly, at home). John Thomas, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, a dear dad of Julie and Ian and step-dad of Gillian, David and Sandra, a treasured grandad, also a sadly missed father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday May 16, at 2.00 p.m. John will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to The British Heart Foundation, plate provided at crematorium.

FURNESS May 8, of Blakey Lane, Sowerby, Thirsk, Rona, aged 76 years, a beloved wife of Peter and loving mother of Sara Edith and Mark Andrew. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Wednesday, May 14 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Church and the British Heart Found-ation.

GILBANK On May 12, peacefully in hospital. Pat, of The Terrace Care Home, Richmond, formerly of Northallerton. Dearly loved wife of the late Frederick, loving mother of David and a dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service to take place at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Northallerton on Friday, May 16 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.

GOWLAND May 13, at Parklands Nursing Home, Crook, late of Willington. Laura (nee Turnbull), aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Albert, loving mam and mother-in-law of Jean and Keith, devoted nana of Dale, Julie and Berg and great-nana Laura of Katie-May and Abigail, also a dearly loved sister and auntie. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, May 21 at 1.30 p.m.

GRIBBON May 11, Peacefully, of Ravensworth Road, Ferryhill. Elizabeth (nee Banks), aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Fred, a dear mother of Pat and Brenda, dear mother-in-law of Lawry and Lenny, also a much loved gran and great-gran. Cortege leaving residence at 12.35 p.m. on Friday May 16 for service in the village Methodist Church at 12.45 p.m. followed by interment at Chilton Cemetery.

HALL May 14, peacefully at home, in Aiskew. Geoff, aged 76 years, beloved husband of Anne, loving father and father-in-law of Diane and David and grandad of Laura and Kirsty. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Thursday, May 22 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Herriot Hospice Homecare.

HALL (of Newton Aycliffe) On May 9. Malcolm Victor (Mex), aged 61 years, a loving dad, grandad, brother, uncle and friend. Please meet for service on Wednesday, May 21, 1.00 p.m. at Neville Parade Methodist Church, prior to interment in West Cemetery. 'I told you I was ill'.

HARTLAND On May 11, peacefully at home, after a short illness, of Hallgarth Road, Trimdon Village. Ethel (nee Hackworth), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Ben, devoted and loving mam of Jean and Robert, dearly loved mother-in-law of Eddie and Sue, a much loved grandma and very special great-grandma. Will friends please meet for service in St. Alban's Church, Trimdon Grange on Monday, May 19 at 12.00 noon, to be followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, for Butterwick Hospice Home Care Team, c/o Jean. Enquiries to Lamb's Funeral Service. Tel. (0191) 5261846.

HESLOP May 9, of 4 Belle Vue, Crook. John (Lotty), aged 64 years, beloved husband of Julie, a devoted dad of Tony, Corrine and Claire, a loving granda of Kay, Anthony, Martin, Kim, Sam, Jamie and Louise, also a dear son-in-law, brother and brother-in-law. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Dawson Street Methodist/United Reformed Church, Crook on Friday, May 16 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.

HISCOCK May 8 (peacefully) of West Terrace, Billy Row, Crook. Lily Keith (nee Smith) aged 92 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Tom, dearest mother of Tom, Liz and John, also a much loved gran of Elizabeth and Margaret. Cremation Tuesday May 20, at Durham, following a service in The Methodist Chapel, Wooley Terrace, Stanley, Crook at 10.00 a.m. Friends please meet at chapel. Refreshments will be provided in the chapel hall directly after the funeral. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers may be made to, The MARA Unit, Bishop Auckland General Hospital.

HODGSON May 12, (peacefully), at Ridgeway House Nursing Home, Station Town, Wingate. Edward (Ted), aged 85 years. A loving brother of Betty and Bill and a much loved uncle of Christine and George and great-uncle of Katie. Cremation Hartlepool Crematorium Friday May 16. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Holy Trinity Church Wingate at 9.40 a.m. All enquiries, East Durham Funeral Services. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

HORNER May 15, of Shildon. Robert (Bobby Blue), aged 75 years, dearly beloved husband of Patricia, much loved and loving dad of Kim, Tracy and partners Dave and Peter, loving grandad of Gemma and Stephanie, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Macmillan Nurses, plate provided at the crematorium.

HOWARD May 9, peacefully of Middleton Street, Darlington. Lena, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Alfred and loving sister of Chully, Davy and Pat. Funeral Thursday May 15. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's church at 10.15 a.m. followed by interment in the West Cemetery.

KOWAL Rebecca, aged 29 years, of West Tanfield on May 8 tragically. Dearly loved daughter of Wendy and Peter, a loving mother of Sophie, a much loved sister to Andrew, Antony and Mark. The funeral service will be held in St. Nicholas Church, West Tanfield on Friday, May 23 at 11.00 a.m. Will friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

LACKENBY On May 8, of Dormand Villa, Station Town and late of Peterlee. William (Bill), aged 86 years, a dearly beloved husband of the late Betty, a much loved dad of Stephen, Paul and the late Judith also a dear father-in-law and dearest grandad of all the family. Friends please meet on Thursday May 15 at 10.00 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Direc-tors. Tel: (0191) 5862136.

LAING May 10, suddenly at home, of Maypole Avenue, Sherburn Road. Chrissie, aged 77 years, beloved auntie of Stephen and Elizabeth, a great-auntie and sister-in-law of Margaret. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, May 19 at 2.00 p.m.

LAING May 10, suddenly at home, of Maple Avenue, Sherburn Road. Chrissie, aged 77 years, beloved auntie of Stephen and Elizabeth, a great-auntie and sister-in-law of Margaret. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, May 19 at 2.00 p.m.

LEACH In hospital on May 3, of Sacriston. Ellen Ann, aged 74 years, beloved wife of Raymond, loving mother of David. Friends please meet for service at St. Peter's and St. John's Church, Sacriston on Wednesday, May 14 at 9.40 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.

LEONARD May 11. Died peacefully of Hallgarth Nursing Home (formerly of Winchester Drive, Brandon). Margaret Jane, aged 88 years. Much loved wife of the late Tom, devoted mother of Jean and Michael, a wonderful grandmother of Mark, Julia and Gareth and great-grandmother of Olivia, Tom and Katie. Friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Brandon on Tuesday May 20 at 10.30 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to, St. Andrew's Methodist Church.

LEYBURN Jason, aged 35 years, formerly of Richmond, died suddenly in hospital on May 13. Dearly loved son of Rae and the late Sue, much loved brother to Mandy and will be greatly missed by Sharon, Chris and Teyah. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday, May 22 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in Scorton/Bolton-on-Swale Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Floral tributes or if preferred donations for the British Heart Foundation may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. DL10 4AJ.

MANLEY On May 3, in hospital, of Durham. Gilbert Hampden (Retired University Lecturer). Will be greatly missed by Jane and all family and friends. Funeral ceremony took place at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, May 13. Donations may be sent with a covering letter in memory of Gilbert Manley to Fauna and Flora International, Jupiter House, Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2JG.

MASON Phoebe Anderson, aged 83 years, died peacefully at home in Evenwood with her family, on May 12. Beloved wife of the late Joss Mason, much loved and adored mam of Angela and the late Derek, dear mother-in-law of Judith and Gary, treasured gran of Carolyn and Lee, Emma and Jon, devoted great-gran to Katie, Joseph, Abi and Daniel and a dear friend of Grace. Funeral service in the Cornerstone Christian Centre, Evenwood on Monday, May 19 at 1.30 p.m., followed by burial in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.

McGLASSON Ronald May 12, in hospital, of Greenbank Court, Darlington. Ronald, aged 73 years, dear husband of Marjorie, much loved father of Michael and David and father-in-law of Maureen and Lynne. Funeral Tuesday, May 20. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.

McGLASSON Ronald Will be sadly missed by Michael, Maureen, Neil, Jennie, Evie and Isobella.

McGREGOR On May 7, peacefully, in hospital, of Westfield Drive, Darlington. Sidney Francis, aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of Joyce, a much loved father of the late Neil and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Thursday May 15. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in The Church of the Holy Family, Cockerton at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for the British Heart Foundation, 14 Fitzhardinge Street, London W1H 6DH.

McMAIN May 15, 2008, peacefully in hospital. Nancy, aged 84 years, of Darlington, loving mam of Michael, Brian, Peter, Beryl and Jacqueline, much loved mother-in-law, nan and great-nan. Funeral Wednesday, May 21. Would friends please meet 3.00 p.m. for service at St. Mary's Church, Cockerton, followed by private cremation.

METCALFE Margery Annie May 13 in St. Monica's Hospital after a short illness, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ronald, dear mother of Sandra, Edward and Howard, mother-in-law of Cliff, Pauline and Chris and grandma of Marcus, Oliver, Laura, Alex, Bethany, Verity, William and Sam and a good friend and neighbour to many. A service of thanksgiving will take place on Tuesday May 20 in St. Mary's Church, Kilburn at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations received in memory of Margery will be for Kilburn Church and St Monica's Hospital. Enquiries please to N. Medd Funeral Directors. Tel: (01347) 821370.

METCALFE Margery Annie on May 13, in St. Monica's Hospital, after a short illness, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ronald, dear mother of Sandra, Edward and Howard, mother-in-law of Cliff, Pauline and Chris and grandma of Marcus, Oliver, Laura, Alex, Bethany, Verity, William and Sam and a good friend and neighbour to many. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place on Tuesday, May 20 in St. Mary's Church, Kilburn at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations received in memory of Margery will be for Kilburn Church and St. Monica's Hospital. Enquiries please to N. Medd Funeral Directors. Tel: (01347) 821370.

MORRISON Baby Nathan James On May 12, peacefully, at home. Nathan, aged 10 months. Dearly beloved son of Gillian and Nigel, much loved brother of Sophie. Funeral Friday May 16. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mathew and St. Lukes Church, Darlington at 10.00 a.m. prior to private interment.

MURRIE Suddenly but peacefully in hospital, on May 11, of The Crescent, Langley Park. Mavis, aged 79 years, dear sister of Alan and the late Robert and Celia and a loving aunt. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Langley Park on Monday, May 19 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.

NASBY Margery (nee Brack), aged 84 years, of Darlington, died peacefully in hospital on May 10, beloved wife of the late John (Jack) and loving mother, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, May 20 at 11.45 a.m.

NICHOLSON (Bowburn) Suddenly, on May 8. Joseph (Joe), aged 83 years. Devoted husband of Eunice, much loved dad of Joyce and Beverley, also a treasured grandad and great-grandad. Funeral to take place on Thursday May 15. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only please by request.

NICHOLSON On May 8, peacefully at home, in Bishop Auck-land. Margaret Isobel, aged 85 years, beloved wife of Gordon, devoted mother of Hilary and Stuart, a dear mother-in-law to Deborah, much loved and loving granny to Michael and Oliver, also a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church at 11.00 am on Friday, May 16, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left in Church for Church Funds.

PEACOCK On May 13, passed away peacefully, late of Ferryhill Station. Mary Ann (nee Duggan), aged 95 years, a beloved wife of the late Robert, a dearly loved mam of Neil and Allan, also a much loved mother-in-law, nana and great-nan. Would family and friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Wednesday, May 21 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Will be sadly missed by all her loving family.

REDHEAD On May 8, suddenly at home. Brian, aged 61 years, of Aiskew Crossing, Bedale, reporter with the Darlington & Stockton Times and The Northern Echo. Funeral Monday, May 19. Friends please meet for service in St. Gregory's Church, Bedale at 2.15 p.m. and afterwards at The Lodge, Leeming Bar Motel. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The British Heart Foundation, plate provided in church.

RICHARDSON On May 10, of Cragside, Chilton, Ferryhill. Dennis, aged 68 years, beloved brother of Joan and William, brother-in-law of Colin, Norman and Monica and a dearly loved uncle. Would friends please meet for service in Windlestone Methodist Church, Chilton on Friday, May 16 at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment in Chilton Cemetery.

ROBSON Trevor, died peacefully May 6, aged 48 years, in Warrington. Funeral service will be held at Hillcliffe Baptist Church, Warrington, on Friday, May 16 at 11am.

SAMSON John, aged 63 years, of Hurworth Place, peacefully at home on May 9. Dearly loved husband of Susan (nee Procter), formerly of Hunton. Funeral service in St. Patrick's Church, Patrick Brompton on Thursday, May 15 at 2.00 p.m., followed by burial in the Church-yard. Friends please meet at the Church.

SCOTT Darren Paul, aged 35 years, of Richmond, died tragically on May 11 as the result of an accident. Dearly loved son of Allan and Rosemarie, much loved brother to Andrew and Robert and a very dear uncle to Samuel, Harvey and Rowan. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Tuesday, May 20 at 1.30 p.m. followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for The Yorkshire Air Ambulance may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. DL10 4AJ.

SMITH Emma (nee Herron) May 9, of Abbotts Court Nursing Home, Wheatley Hill (formerly of Shotton). Emma, aged 93 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Ted, much loved mam of Josie and Judith, dear mother-in-law of Stan and the late Ronnie, devoted gran, great-gran and great-great-gran and also a loving sister of Nancy. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Friday May 16. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviours Church, Shotton at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to, The British Heart Foundation, c/o her son-in-law Stan Turner. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

SMITH May 9 (suddenly, at home in Shildon). Denis, aged 73 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary, loving dad of Peter, Colin and Tina, also a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet for service on Monday May 19, Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m.

SMITH May 9, in hospital in Norfolk, late of Ferryhill and Coundon, Margaret, formerly Swinbank, (nee Lowe), aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, loving mother of Tony, Barry and Beatrice, a dear mother-in-law and a loving gran and great gran. Will be sadly missed.

SMITH On May 13, peacefully, in Riverside View Care Home, Darlington, formerly of West View, Darlington. Ernest, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Jean, a dearly loved father of Ian, father-in-law of Shirley and grandfather of Kevin. Funeral Tuesday, May 20. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crema torium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent to Fight For Sight, First Floor, 36-38 Botolph Lane, London. EC3R 8DE.

STOCKDALE May 8, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. Dorothy Margaret, aged 91 years (former Methodist Church organist), devoted wife of the late Allan, dearly loved sister of Evelyn and the late Rita, a very dear sister-in-law, aunt and cousin, very sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral Tuesday, May 20. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Flowers, or donations if preferred for The Alzheimer's Society, may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

SUTTILL On May 15, suddenly, at Brentwood Lodge, Leyburn (late of Rover View, Carlton). Dorothy, aged 87 years, beloved twin sister of the late Bella and a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service at Carlton Methodist Chapel on Thursday, May 22 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Holy Trinity Churchyard, Cover-ham. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Chapel Funds and Brentwood Lodge (Plate in Chapel). Friends please meet at the Chapel.

TEASDALE (Sacriston) In hospital on May 6, aged 71 years. Alan, beloved son of Jenny and the late Robert and a much loved brother and uncle of all the family. Friends please meet for service in St. Peters and St. Johns Church, Sacriston on Friday May 16, at 1.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.

THOMPSON On May 13, of Appletree Nursing Home, Meadowfield. Elizabeth Jane (Jenny), aged 82 years, beloved sister of Agnes Martin and the late Ann, Mary and Robert and a dearly loved aunty. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday, May 21 at 2.00 p.m.

VEST (Sacriston) Peacefully in hospital on May 10, aged 62 years. Jean (nee Scott), dearly loved wife of Alan, much loved mam of Allen, loved mother-in-law to Gemma and a devoted nanna, also a loving sister to John and Melvin. Will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday May 20, at 10.30 a.m.

WATSON (nee Ross) May 12, peacefully in hospital, Margaret, aged 66 years, of Ripon, formerly of Masham. Beloved wife of Richard, loving mother and mother-in-law of Colin and Liz, Lynn and Steven, Julie and Gary and a devoted nana of Leigh, Michael, Georgina, Jacquella, Joe and the late Barbara. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Masham on Monday, May 19 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Ripon Community Hospital and St. Mary's Church.

WHEADON May 8, 2008. Suddenly, in hospital. Anne, aged 74 years of Newton Aycliffe. Dearly loved mam to Nigel, Tracey, Neville and John-Joseph, loving nana to Siobhan and Sophie, sadly missed mother-in-law to Lesley and Judith. Funeral Monday May 19. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe followed by interment at The West Cemetery.

WHEELER May 11 (suddenly at home), of Herbert Street, Darlington. Christine, aged 66 years, loving wife to Ronald, also much loved sister-in-law, auntie and great-auntie. Funeral Friday, May 16. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.

WILKINSON May 13, of 16 Nelson Street, Crook. Eva, aged 67 years, a beloved wife of the late John, a devoted mother of Dawn, Sharon, Dougy and Susan, a dearly loved mother-in-law of Andrew, Ian, Clare and John and a loving grandmother of Beau, Roxanne, Jade, Chelsea, Declan and Alexandra, also a friend to many. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Saturday, May 17 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Crook Cemetery. Would friends please meet afterwards at Crook Workingmens Club for refreshments.

WILLIAMS On May 11, peacefully in Lynwood House, Lanchester. Gladys, aged 88 years, of Langley Park. Friends please meet for service at Mountsett Crematorium on Thursday, May 22 at 10.15 a.m.

WILSON Cynthia (nee Mason), of Stanton Hall, Darlington, formerly of Neasham, died suddenly on May 8 aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur, a very dear sister to Jessie and the late Eric, to Jack and sister-in-law Connie, loving aunt, great-aunt and dearest friend of Pat and Ian. She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. Funeral Tuesday, May 20. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Cancer Research UK, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

YATES Darlington May 12, passed away peacefully, of North Road. Harry, aged 73 years, devoted husband of Audrey, loving dad of Jacqueline, Andrew and Kathryn, a special father-in-law and grandad. Funeral Friday, May 16. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Mark's Church 12.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu in aid of Ward 44, Darlington Memorial Hospital will be accepted by Kathryn.

YATES Harry Cherished grandad of Ricky, Terrianne, Daniel, Lewis, Thomas and Elliot. Love you and miss you lots. Goodnight, God Bless Grandad xxxxxx.

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