This is The North East | Personal Announcements

ALLEN On May 22, in hospital, of Bowburn. George Edward, aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Peggy, a very dear brother and uncle. George will leave from home (coach provided), Thursday May 29, at 1.40 p.m., for service at Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. Friends and neighbours are welcome. Enquiries to Speckmans Funeral Service, Tel: (01429) 838199.

BATES Marjorie (nee Wilson), of Marwood, Barnard Castle, died peacefully at home on May 22 after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Beloved wife of Colin, much loved mum of Carol and Philip, dear mother-in-law to Giles and loving grandma to Sam, James and Ben. A service of celebration and thanksgiving for Marjorie's life will take place at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, May 29 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided at the crematorium chapel for Cancer Research UK (Teesdale Branch).

BLISSETT Formerly of Brompton-on-Swale, peacefully on May 18, aged 64 years, Valerie. Very dearly loved wife of Brian, a much loved mum, sister and grandma. Would friends please meet at Whitley Bay Crematorium on Tuesday, May 27 at 1.00 p.m. for funeral service and cremation. Family flowers only by request please. Donations, if desired, may be sent to St. Oswald's Hospice and the Macmillan Nurses, c/o The Green Medical Centre, Wallsend, North Tyneside.

BOURN Marie, beloved sister of Jim and Harry, passed away in hospital on May 15 after a short illness, to join her sister Lily who died on the same day exactly one year ago and also dear sister of the late Dorothy Pidsley. Funeral Tuesday, May 27. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.

BRENTLEY Robert Henry, aged 95 years, of St. Cuthbert's Green, Barton, died peacefully in hospital on May 16. Beloved husband of the late Doris, much loved father of Rob and Ian and a dear father-in-law, loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Barton on Friday, May 23 at 11.15 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate in church for Church Funds.

BROWN May 19, suddenly, in hospital. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 82 years, of Station Town, beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Peter and Freda, dear mother-in-law of Jean and Ronnie, devoted nana to Nicola and Kevin, Neil and Jennifer, also to Paul and Mark, precious great-nana of Lee, Rhianna and Keely. Cortege to leave the residence Friday, May 23 9.50 a.m. for service at Milbank Methodist Church, Station Town at 10.00 a.m., prior to interment at Station Town Cemetery. Enquiries to Speckmans Funeral Service. Tel: (01429) 838199.

BROWN Christine Mary On May 20, after a long illness borne with dignity. Christine, aged 80 years of Hood Grange, Sutton under Whitestone Cliffe, dearly loved wife of the recently departed John, exceptionally devoted mother of Sybil, Angela, Merle, Joanna, Celia, Heather and John, a dear mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral service, Thirkleby Parish Church, Tuesday May 27 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private burial. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be made to Church Funds and Herriot Hospice Care.

BURNSIDE (Wheatley Hill) Suddenly on May 20. May (nee Turton), aged 83 years, much loved wife of the late Francis, devoted mother of Francis and Kenneth, mother-in-law to Jean and Julie, a loving nana and great-nana, also a dear sister and sister-in-law. Funeral to take place on Wednesday, May 28. Would friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in Wheatley Hill Cemetery.

CAIN Wheatley Hill May 17, peacefully, in The Hawthorns Nursing Home. Nancy (nee Hackworth), aged 82 years, loving wife of the late Tommy, a dearly loved mam of Tommy, Barry and Sandra, also a dear mother-in-law, nanna and great-nanna. Private family service at Nancy's request.

CARR (Wheatley Hill) On May 20, suddenly at home. Johnson Elliot, aged 69 years, dearly loved brother of Mary, Jean and David. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, May 27 at 9.30 a.m. Johnson will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

CHEESBROUGH It is with deep sorrow that the passing away is announced of Michael Philip on May 13, aged 48 years, after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity. The beloved and loving elder son of Joy and Philip, brother of Simon, husband of Heather and father of Valentine. Service at St. Margaret's Church, Lee Terrace, Lee Green, Lewisham at 10.00 a.m. on May 28, interment afterwards private. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund, P.O. Box 47432, London N21 1XP or St. Christopher's Hospice, Fund Raising Dept., 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, London SE26 2DZ. May Michael rest in peace.

COATES On May 21, peacefully after a short illness. Colin, aged 64 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved husband of Sylvia, much loved brother of Dorreen. Funeral Thursday, May 29. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m., prior to cremation.

CONN May 22, of Bishop Auckland. Alec, beloved husband of the late Aileen, a dear father and grandfather. Will family and friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Monday, June 2 at 11.30 a.m.

DENT Carole Elizabeth (nee Whitwell, formerly of Kildale). Died peacefully, May 12, 2008. Much loved wife of Peter and mother of Robin, Peter and Mandy. Funeral service to take place Wednesday May 28, in the Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if so desired to, MIND. No mourning please.

DICK William Surrounded by his family at home, on May 21, after a long illness. Bill, aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of Addie, treasured father of Ian, Ailsa and the late Alastair, devoted grandad to James and a dear father-in-law to Christine, also a much loved brother, uncle and friend. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at 3.00 p.m. Friday, May 30 at Elm Ridge Methodist Church, Darlington. An earlier private cremation will have taken place. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made at the service in aid of the British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK, alternatively they can be sent directly to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR. We look forward to seeing you at the service, please don't wear black, just bring your smiles x.

DICKINSON Nancy (formerly of Black Road, Langley Moor), peacefully in hospital on May 17. Nancy, aged 91 years, much loved daughter of the late Jack and Annie, dearly loved cousin of Alma and Peter, special auntie of Mark, Tracey and Peter and also best friend of Edna. Service to take place on Tuesday, May 27 in St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Brandon at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. All are welcome to meet at the church. Nancy was a very special lady to all her loving family.

DOWSON Cyn a dear sister-in-law. Sadly missed but never forgotten. Mel, Liz and family.

DOWSON Cynthia A dearly loved sister and aunt. Will be loved and missed always. Marion, Keith and family.

DOWSON Cynthia Thank you for being there, without your love I would have been in care. As the years go by like they do I will always love and remember you. Rest in Peace. Love Kath. xxx.

DOWSON Cynthia, a dear sister. To live in the hearts of the ones you left behind is not to die. Loving sister June, Derek and family.

DOWSON May 19, of Fairfield, Evenwood. Cynthia (nee Brunskill), aged 71 years, beloved wife of Eric, devoted mam of Gary, Sharon, Mandy and the late Ian, dear mother-in-law to Carol, Tony, Neil and Susan, a much loved and loving gran of Michael, Claire, Marc and Sarah, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood at 10.45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, followed by cremation at Darlington.

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.

FAGAN On Tuesday, May 20, 2008, peacefully after a short illness, in Clifton Hospital, Lytham. Only one month ago Lily celebrated her 100th birthday in Victoria Hospital, after suffering a fall (as reported in The Northern Echo, April 24 and Lytham-St. Annes Express). Asked how it felt to turn 100, she replied 'I feel fine, how do I look?' Lily was due to return to the care home in St. Annes on May 20 but had a fatal setback the previous evening and passed away the following day. Our memories will never fade, miss you Mum. All our love Derek and Barbara, son and his wife. Lisa and Richard, granddaughter and her husband. Olivia and Georgia, great grandchidren. Service and cremation will take place at Lytham Park Crematorium Friday, May 30 at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please and enquiries to Roland L. Whitehead and Daughter. F.D., St. Annes, FY8 1ND. Tel. (01253) 780860.

FLETCHER May 18, died suddenly, in hospital after a long illness. John, aged 67 years, of Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, a dearly loved husband of Eunice, a much loved dad of Colin, Brian and Sharon, dear father-in-law of Christine and Mark, also a treasured grandad of Darryl and Callum. Funeral Tuesday, May 27. Would friends please meet at 1.00 p.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, prior to cremation at Durham Crema-torium. All floral tributes may be sent to Co-operative Funeral Care, Macmillan Road, Newton Aycliffe. Donations in lieu for St. Teresa's Hospice may be given to Mrs E. Fletcher at the reception.

GRAINGE Arnold Francis, aged 82 years, peacefully on May 22, in St. Teresa's Hospice, Darlington, of Richmond (formerly of Eaglescliffe). Dearly loved husband of Joyce, much loved dad of Paul and Julie, dear father-in-law of Anita, loving grandad of Lucy, Carly, Vicky and Neville and a loving great-grandad of Ben and Max. Funeral Friday, May 30. Would friends please meet for service in St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 3.45 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Mowbray Suite at the Friarage Hospital, care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.

GREATHEAD Brian Aged 77 years. Died peacefully May 18, 2008. Formerly of Bishop Auckland. Loving husband of Deirdre and father of Rosanne and Daphne. Will be sadly missed by grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

HAIL May 20, of Tow Law. Margaret (nee Glen-dinning), aged 69 years, darling wife of George Henry (Harry), adored mother of Carole, Janis, Maureen, Colin, Sharon, Sandra and Liam, a dear mother-in-law and a loving nanna of Emma and all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, also Tess, Susie and Gem. Friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law on Friday, May 23 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, for Cancer Research, c/o Weardale Community Hospital. At Peace

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.

HALSE On May 16, peacefully in hospital, of Mitford Drive, Sherburn Village, formerly of Bowburn. Harold, aged 88 years, loved husband of Joan, a loving father of Linda, father-in-law of Harry and much loved grandad of Debra and David. Cremation Durham Crematorium Wednesday, May 21. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at 3.00 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

HARRAWAY May 20 (suddenly at home), of Grasmere Grove, Crook (formerly of Langdale Avenue, Crook). Bill, aged 73 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Doris, devoted dad of Ann and Kevin, also a dear brother and uncle. Cremation Wednesday, May 28 at Durham, following a service in the crematorium chapel at 1.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be made to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Mr. Arthur Senior, 17 Etherley Grange, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0JZ.

HOPPER May 16, suddenly, of Bishop Auckland. Eleanor, aged 37 years, dearly loved daughter of the late Keith and Beatrice Ann, also loving sister, aunt and great-aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon at 1.00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, followed by interment in Coundon Cemetery.

HYATT May 15, suddenly in hospital. June, aged 79 years of Fowler Road, Newton Aycliffe, beloved wife of the late Ray, a much loved mam of Jane, Joanne and Anthony, also a dear mother-in-law, nanna and great-nanna. Funeral Tuesday, May 27. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m., for service at Neville Parade Methodist Church prior to cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research UK.

JEBSON May 15 (suddenly, at home) in Darlington. Ronald, aged 64 years. Funeral service Friday May 23, at West Cemetery Chapel, Carmel Road, Darlington, 10.00 a.m. prior to interment.

JOBLING May 17 (in hospital), of West Cornforth. Freda, aged 86 years, loving aunt of John and James. Friends please meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth on Friday, May 23 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent to Franziska Willer Unit, Sedgefield Community Hospital, TS21 3EE.

KELL On May 18, in hospital, of Romanby, Northallerton. Betty, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Ernest, a much loved mother of Susan and Michael, dear grandmother of Sarah, Rachel, Vanessa and Natalie and great-grandmother of Kate and George. Funeral at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Thursday, May 29 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to The Friends of The Friarage, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.

KILBOURN David May 21, of Ashwood Park Nursing Home, Easington (formerly of Shotton). David, aged 86 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Kitty, a much loved dad, father-in-law, also a devoted grandad and great-grandad. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Wednesday May 28. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 1.30 p.m. All enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

KIPLING May 19 (suddenly, in hospital). Jeffrey (Jeff), aged 63 years, of Haswell. Dearly loved husband of Val, a much loved dad of John and Julie, dearest father-in-law of Pauline and Ian, beloved son of Brenda and the late Tommy, also a precious granda and great-granda. Cortege to leave the residence Friday May 23, at 11.50 a.m. for service at St. Paul's Church, Haswell 12.00 noon, prior to interment at Thornley Cemetery. Enquiries to, Speckmans Funeral Service. Tel: (01429) 838199.

KNIGHTON May 22, of Bishop Auckland, formerly of Witton Park. Leslie, aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late Doreen, devoted dad of Ann, dear father-in-law to Jackie, much loved granda to Paul and Julie, Lee and Claire, loving great-granda of Laura, Lewis, Amy, Lucy and Chloe. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park at 11.15 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery.

LAKIN May 22, of Bishop Auckland (formerly of Hoyland, Barnsley). Nellie, nee Turton, aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Herbert, much loved and loving mum of Geoffrey, Christine and the late Margaret, also a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service in Woodhouse Close Church at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, followed by cremation at Durham.

LAWSON Bowburn May 20. Matthew, aged 86 years, devoted husband of the late Joyce, much loved dad of Allan, Brian and Sheila, father-in-law to Norah, Adele and Billy also a devoted grandad of Billy, Michael, Darren, Susan and Matthew. Funeral to take place on Thursday, May 29. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m.

LAWSON On May 14 (peacefully). Rose, aged 76 years, of Prescott Street, Darling-ton, a beloved wife of the late Maurice, a much loved mother of Kenneth, Catherine and Ian, also a dear nanna and great-nanna. Funeral Thursday, May 22. Would friends please meet 2.30 pm for service in St. James the Great Church, prior to cremation at Darlington. No flowers, by request. Donations if desired to St. Teresa's Hospice.

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.

LLOYD On May 18, suddenly in hospital, of Masham Road, Bedale (formerly of Spennithorne). Keith Robert, aged 68 years, beloved husband of Doreen, much loved father of Andrew and Martin, father-in-law to Tracey, step-grandad to Dan, Adam and Katie and son-in-law of Margery Heseltine. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Spennithorne on Tuesday, May 27 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and the National Association for Colitis and Crohns Disease (plate in church) or may be sent c/o Sanderson and Co., Funeral Directors, St. Matthews Works, Leyburn, N. Yorks. DL8 5EG. Friends please meet at the church.

LOCAL May 18, of Bishop Auckland. John William, aged 57 years, dearly loved husband of Barbara, much loved dad of Steven-John and Jonathan-Robert, a loving grandad, treasured son of Alice and the late John, a dear son-in-law, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.15 p.m. on Friday, May 23, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for the Evergreen Sensory Garden in sealed marked envelopes in the church, or care of the family.

LONGSTAFF Mary, aged 79 years, suddenly on May 23, of Newton Lane, Darlington. Dearly loved wife of Jim, much loved mam of Peter, dear mother-in-law of Pauline, loving gran of Joanne, Rachel and Johnathan, loving great-gran of Leo and will be sadly missed by Wayne. Funeral Thursday, May 29. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.

LYONS On May 18, peacefully in Greenwell House. Bill, of Aiskew, dearly loved husband of the late Joyce, loving father of Tony and the late Carole, father-in-law to Jayne and dearest grandad of Joshua and Charlie. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, May 23 at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for Greenwell House.

MASON On May 17, peacefully in hospital. Frances, aged 92 years, of Romanby, formerly of Guisborough. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack, loving mother of Jean, mother-in-law to Tony and a dear grandma, great-grandma and great-great- grandma. Funeral service to take place at St. James Church, Romanby on Tuesday, May 27 at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if wished for Church Funds.

MATTINSON Mary (nee Dowson), aged 91 years, formerly of Woodland, died peacefully at her daughter's residence in Forton, Lancs. on May 20. Beloved wife of the late James Henry Mattinson, a much loved mother and mother-in-law and a loving gran and great-gran. Funeral service at Woodland Methodist Church on Tuesday, May 27 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for the Alzheimer's Society.

MEIN Newton Aycliffe On May 20, peacefully, of Allan Walk. Jenny, beloved mam of Marion, a dear nanna of Gemma and Wayne. Always in our hearts and thoughts. Funeral Thursday, May 29. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Clare's Church 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium 2.30 p.m. No flowers please.

MILBURN Hilda, aged 84 years, peacefully on May 18, in The Lawns Residential Care Home, Darlington (formerly of Uplands Road). Beloved wife of the late Christopher Milburn, much loved sister of Vera and the late Harry, Jim and Robert Collinson and dearly loved aunt. Funeral Friday, May 23. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 9.15 a.m. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.

MILLER May 19, peacefully in Sandringham Home. Thomas, aged 78 years, of Fenby Avenue, Darlington, a dearly loved husband of Margaret, a much loved dad of Linda, Josie, Anthony, Lib and Kipper, also a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Wednesday, May 28. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m., for service at St. John's Church prior to burial in the East Cemetery.

MILLER Paul Scott, aged 57 years, peacefully in St. Teresa's Hospice, on May 20, of Alwyn Road, Darlington. Devoted husband of Shirley, dearly loved dad of Deborah and Claire, loving grandad of Abbey and Lucy and a dear son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and father-in-law. Funeral Wednesday, May 28. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.

MILLINGTON (nee Peacock) On May 18, suddenly in hospital. Doris, aged 90 years, formerly of Ted Fletcher Court and Feetham Avenue, Darlington. Dearly beloved wife of the late George, much loved mam of Margaret, Christine and Geoffrey, mother-in-law of Ron, Robert and Gillian, adored nanna, great-nanna and great-great-nanna. Funeral Tuesday, May 27. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Darlington at 12.15 p.m., prior to cremation. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

MOODY May 19, at Sycamore Lodge, Middlestone Moor. Robert, aged 78 years. Dearly loved brother of Sylvia and a much loved and loving uncle. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday May 27, at 10.30 a.m.

MOORE (nee Bateson) Ivy, aged 91 years, peacefully in hospital on May 8, of The Gardens Care Home, Darlington (formerly of Spruce Grove), beloved wife of the late Jack Moore. Funeral Tuesday, May 27. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.

MOSES May 22 (peacefully at home and safe in the arms of her beloved Bill once more), of Bankside, Bishop Auckland. Marian (nee Winwood, formerly Pettipher), aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late William Pearson Moses, also wife of the late John Pettipher, killed December 25, 1945. A dearly loved mother of Robert and Loraine and mother-in-law of Frances and the late Jeff, a devoted grandmother of Victoria, Richard and Nathan and a loving great grandmother, also a beloved aunt of Christine and Barry. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Woodhouse Close, Bishop Auckland on Wednesday, May 28 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.

MULVEY James, of Richmond and Scotland. Died on March 26 in South Africa, unexpectedly but peacefully, after a long illness. Much loved husband of Iris and a loving dad and grandfather, Jim spent his last weeks in the sunshine surrounded by his family.

MURRAY May 15, peacefully in hospital. Brian, aged 67 years, of Newton Aycliffe, beloved and devoted husband of Marja, much loved and caring father of Mark and Paul and a very special grandfather to Olli, Cameron and Skyla. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednes-day, May 21 at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be made for Cancer Research U.K.

NATTRASS On May 15, of Bearpark. George, aged 81 years, dearly loved brother of Beatty and Irene and the late Dorothy, a dear brother-in-law of Bill and a loving uncle. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, May 22 at 1.30 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice.

PEART May 16 (peacefully, in Lothian House) formerly of Grasmere, Spenny-moor. Constance Mignon (Mim), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Harold, a dearly loved mum of John and Christine and a much loved grandma of David. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Tuesday for a service and committal at 10.00 a.m.

PIMPERTON May 22 (suddenly at Grayson Grange, Middlestone Moor) formerly of Sunnybrow. Doris, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank, a dearly loved mam, gran and great-gran. Would friends please meet in St. Stephen's Church, Willington, Thursday for a service at 12.45 p.m. Followed by committal at Durham Cremator-ium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be left in the collection plate for church funds.

QUINN May 20 (peacefully, in hospital) of 2 Belgrave House, Front Street, Esh. Monica, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Albert and a loving sister to James Marley. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Michael's R.C. Church, Esh Laude on Wednesday May 28, at 2.15 p.m. Cremation to follow and afterwards all welcome to The Cross Keys, Esh. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimers Disease Society c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Langley Park, Durham.

RAINBOW May 16, peacefully in Leeming Garth. Arthur, aged 87 years, of Crakehall. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, May 23 at 9.45 a.m. A special thank you to the Herriot Hospice Homecare and Bedale District Nurses.

RAINBOW May 16, peacefully in Leeming Garth. Arthur, aged 87 years, of Crakehall. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium today Friday, May 23 at 9.45 a.m. A special thank you to the Herriot Hospice Homecare and Bedale District Nurses.

ROBINSON (nee Stephenson) May 21 (suddenly at home). Eva, aged 86 years, of Lyon Walk, Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Dale Road, Shildon. Dearly loved wife for 58 years of Albert, loving mother to Bryan and Stephen and loving nana to Mark, great-nana to Jordan, a dear mother-in-law to Karen and Beverley. Will be sadly missed. Funeral Wednesday, May 28. Would friends please meet 3.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes to Co-operative Funeralcare, Macmillan Road, Newton Aycliffe.

ROBINSON May 15 (in hospital after a short illness), of Ireshopeburn. Tommy, aged 84 years, much loved brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Would friends please meet on Thursday, May 22 at Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m., followed by a service in High House Chapel, Ireshopeburn at 1.00 p.m.

ROBINSON May 16, peacefully in Wilton House Care Home, Darlington. Joan, beloved wife of the late Matthew, loving mam to David and Margaret. Funeral Friday, May 23. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.

SAMS May 17, of Darlington. Audrey (nee Dorr), aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Geoff, also a dearly loved aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 2.30 p.m. on Friday, May 23, followed by cremation at Durham.

SANDERSON On May 21, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness, of Skipton-on-Swale. Susan aged 60 years, dearly loved wife of Maurice, much loved daughter of Ivy and a dear sister of Michael, Yvonne, Janet and Christopher. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Thursday, May 29 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Yorkshire Cancer Research and St. Mary's Church.

SHEPHERD On May 19, peacefully in hospital. Leslie Ernest, aged 86 years, of Northallerton, a dearly loved husband of Dorothy and loving father of Miles. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church Northallerton on Wednesday, May 28 at 11.00 a.m, followed by interment.

SHEPHERD May 13, peacefully in Willow Green Nursing Home, Darlington, formerly of Hanover Close, Darlington. Audrey, aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late Albert, loving mam of Janet and Keith, much loved mother-in-law to Jim and Cath, dearly loved grandma to Jonathan, Angela and their partners Elizabeth and Juston along with Calli, also dearest great-gran to Quintin and Matilda. Funeral Friday, May 23. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers preferred, donations, if so desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice.

SHIEL Carrville On May 14, peacefully in hospital, after an illness bravely borne. Susan, aged 44 years, a loving daughter of Howard and Doreen and a devoted fiancee of Steven. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Thursday, May 22 at 11.00 am, followed by interment in Belmont Cemetery. Family flowers only.

SHOTTON On May 19, peacefully in hospital. Stan, aged 85 years, of Darlington. Dearly beloved husband of the late Mildred, much loved dad of Geoff, father-in-law of Ann, adored grandad of Neil. Funeral Wednesday, May 28. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m., prior to cremation.

SIMMONDS Rose Mary Peacefully in hospital on May 19. Rose, aged 96 years, loving wife to the late Albert, also a much loved sister, aunt and great-aunt. Family and friends please meet at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, May 28 at 10.45 a.m., for service.

SNOWDON Peacefully on May 22, in hospital. Sylvia (Matron), in her 99th year, of Bishop Auckland, a dearly loved aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt, also a good friend to many. To be received into St. Helen's Church at 6.30 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, followed by Requiem Mass on Friday, May 30 at 1.30 p.m. with cremation to follow in Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. By her own request donations may be given, if so desired, to St. Helen's Church Fund.

STACEY May 21, peacefully in hospital. George William (Bill), aged 67 years, of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Darlington. A treasured husband of Barbara, devoted dad of Jackie and Phil, dear father-in-law of Karl and Tracey, adored grandad of Graham and Lewis, loving brother of Nancy and extended family. Funeral Thursday, May 29. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.

STANGER Paul, aged 50 years, of Barnard Castle, died peacefully at home on May 15 after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved husband of Caroline and much loved father of Rebecca, Oliver and Juliet. Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Startforth on Friday, May 23 at 12.45 p.m., followed by private committal at Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for The Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.

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.

SWALES May 17, peacefully in hospital. Thomas Graham (Tommy), aged 47 years, of Harry Street, Darling-ton, a dearly loved son, brother and uncle. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Wednesday, May 28. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.

VAUGHAN May 21, peacefully in Beaconsfield Care Home, after an illness bravely borne. Marjorie, aged 81 years, of Barnard Castle. Dearly loved wife of the late Eric, much loved mother of Brian and Jacky and the late Lesley and Nick, also a dear gran. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Startforth on Friday, May 30 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to the Parkinson's Disease Society and to Church Funds.

WADE Hazel Margaret (nee Clapham). Peacefully, in hospital on May 17. Hazel, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late William, much loved mam of Geoffrey, William, Alan, Margie, Kenneth, Raymond and the late John, a dear mother-in-law, granny and great-granny. Friends please meet for service of celebration to be held at St. Mary's Church, Long Newton on Thursday May 22, at 4.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to, Arthritis Research, St. Marys Gate, Chesterfield. S41 7TD.

WADE Hazel Margaret (nee Clapham). Peacefully, in hospital on May 17. Hazel, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late William, much loved mam of Geoffrey, William, Alan, Margie, Kenneth, Raymond and the late John, a dear mother-in-law, granny and great-granny. Service of celebration took place at St. Mary's Church, Long Newton on Thursday May 22. Donations if desired to, Arthritis Research, St. Marys Gate, Chesterfield. S41 7TD.

WARD IRVING Darlington Baby Oliver James born May 13, 2008 fell asleep May 14, 2008. Precious little boy to Jenny and Craig, a much loved grandson, nephew and cousin. Funeral private. Donations in lieu of flowers in aid of the Special Care Baby Unit of James Cook University Hospital will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.

WARD Oliver James In our lives such a short time, in our hearts forever. Granny and Grandad Irving, Carrie-Anne and Jamie.

WATSON Darlington May 17 (suddenly, at home), of Richard Court (formerly of The Railway Tavern). Gladys, aged 84 years. Much loved wife of the late Ted, loving mam of Edward, John, Paul, Jeanette and the late Ena, also a dear mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Funeral Tuesday May 27. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 10.45 a.m. Floral tributes if so desired will be accepted by, Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.

WILLIAMS May 21, peacefully, in hospital. Lucy (nee Lister), aged 80 years, of Trimdon Grange. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob Williams, cherished mother of Marie, Lucy, Carol, Margaret and Robert, a very dear mother-in-law, nana (Willi), great-nana (Willi) to all her grandchildren, also a beloved sister and sister-in-law. Cortege to leave the residence Wednesday, May 28 for a service at St. Alban's Church, Trimdon Grange at 10.00 a.m., prior to interment at Trimdon Grange Ceme-tery. Enquiries to Speckmans Funeral Service. Tel: (01429) 838199.

WILSON (nee Featherstone) On May 18, suddenly at home, in Newton Aycliffe (formerly of Shil don). Kathleen (Kathy), aged 61 years, beloved wife of the late Brian, loving mam of Julie, Lorraine, Sharon, Mark and Shaun, also a much loved sister, mother-in-law and nana. Would friends please meet for service on Tuesday, May 27 Durham Crematorium at 11.30 am. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe.

WOOD Dorothy Marion On May 15, peacefully in hospital, of Sowerby. Marie, aged 86 years, a beloved wife of John Charles (Jack), a dearly loved mother of Lynda and Gillian and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. A private family cremation to take place at Harrogate Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. on Friday May 30, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving in Sower-by Methodist Church, Thirsk at 1.00 p.m. Will family and friends please meet at the Church.

WRAY May 21 (peacefully), of Evenwood. Edith Maud, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late James Walker, loving mother of Jimmy, Robert and Jean, also a devoted grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, May 28 at 10.30 a.m.

WRIGHT On May 17, peacefully in St. Cuthbert's Hospice, of Green Lea, Witton Gilbert. Kenny, aged 61 years, devoted husband of Avril, dearly loved dad of Karen, Lisa and the late Michelle, dear granda of Toni, Samantha and Ryan and great-granda of Arron, also dear son of Norman and brother to Heather. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Michael's Church, Witton Gilbert on Friday, May 23 at 3.00 p.m., interment to follow in the churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation or St. Cuthbert's Hospice, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Langley Park, Durham.

YOUNG May 17, (restfully in her sleep at home) Pat, aged 81 years, of Darlington. Much loved wife of Les and mother of Linda and Doug. Funeral Friday May 23. Would family and friends please meet 9.30 a.m. for service in Holy Trinity Church, Darlington followed by cremation at Darlington at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only with donations to either St. Teresas Hospice or a cancer charity.

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