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ADAMS May 23, suddenly of Whiley Hill Farm, Coatham Mundeville. Elizabeth (nee Biglin), aged 80 years, beloved wife of Malcolm, dearly loved mother of Ruth and John, mother-in-law of John and Gill and loving grandma of Harry, Helen, Becky and Nicky. Funeral Monday, June 2. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Aycliffe Village at 12.45 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please.

AKERMAN High Pittington Peacefully in hospital on May 27, aged 58 years. Linda Louise, a much loved daughter of Nora (nee Lambton) and the late Leonard. Would friends please meet for a funeral service on Tuesday, June 3 at St. Lawrence's Church, High Pittington at 10.00 a.m., prior to interment at High Pittington Cemetery at 10.30 a.m. Sadly missed

ALCOCK May 23 (peacefully, in his sleep after a lengthy illness) of Wingate. Jim, aged 83 years. Into the loving brace of his late wife Muriel, loving dad, grandad and great-grandad. Cremation Durham Crematorium Thursday May 29. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to The Diabetes Association c/o Christine. Jim will be forever loved and sadly missed.

ASKEW May 24 (peacefully, in hospital) of Crook. Ruby (nee McGrath), aged 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Billy, loving mam of Clive, dear mother-in-law of Carol, devoted gran of Jordan, Martin, Jason and partner Julie-Ann. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's, Dawson Street on Monday June 2 at 12.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.

BAILEY May 23, peacefully, of Essex Way, Darlington (formerly of Meadowfield Road). Keith, aged 73 years, beloved husband of Jean, much loved dad of Paul and Margaret and a loving grandad, brother and brother-in-law. Funeral Friday, May 30. Friends please meet for service in Cockerton Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Diabetes UK, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

BARKER Eric Peacefully in hospital on May 23 (formerly of Easington Colliery and Peterlee). Eric, aged 66 years. Adored dad of Andrew and Barbara, dear father-in-law and brother, also a devoted grandad of Jacqueline, Caitlin, Nicole, Sam, Euan, Cameron and Shannon. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Monday June 2. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at The Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. No finer dad this world could hold, two helping hands and a heart of gold. You left us quietly, but we're not alone as we have the memories we are proud to own. All inquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

BATE May 24 (suddenly, at home), of Shildon. Ted, aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of Agnes, much loved dad, grandad and father-in-law. Will be sadly missed. Would family and friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Monday June 2, at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to, The Butterwick Hospice, plate provided at the crematorium. 'C U later Agnes' xx.

BATIE May 27, of Bishop Auckland. Richard (Richie), aged 61 years (porter at Bishop Auckland General Hospital), beloved husband of June, devoted dad of Michael, Carol and the late Janet, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church at 12.40 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, followed by interment in Rosemount Cemetery, South Church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left in church for Cancer Research.

BEATTIE Jack Andrew Suddenly on 24 May dearly loved son of Andrew, dearly loved stepson of Dawn, much loved and missed stepbrother of Ashley, Abbi, Drew and Sophie. Life can never be the same again and words can never describe how we feel. God Bless Jack

BEST Alice (Leila) of Cockfield died peacefully on May 24, aged 81 years. Beloved daughter of the late Herbert and Polly Best, much loved sister of James, Ella and Walter and a dear sister -in-law, auntie, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium Tomorrow, Friday, May 30 at 10.15 a.m. Would friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The Great North Air Ambulance. A plate will be provided at the Crematorium Chapel

BLACKETT May 25, of 10 Bridge Street, Tow Law. Sophie Margaret (nee Hennessy-Marley), aged 23 years, dearly loved wife of Paul, loving mother of Charlie, a dear daughter of Peter and Caroline and a dear sister of Kathryn, Russ, Andrew, Peter and Victoria. Will friends please meet for service in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Tow Law on Saturday, May 31 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment. A request for some pink to be worn.

BRAGG Marjorie, aged 83 years, of Gainford, died peacefully in hospital on May 26. Much loved wife of Mick, loving mother to Michael, Kevin, Nigel and Victoria, a devoted grandma and great-grandma, also a dear friend, she will be sadly missed by all. A Service of Remembrance will take place at Winston Methodist Chapel on Friday, May 30 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at the chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the PBC Foundation may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.

BRIGGS James (Shotton Colliery) Tragically, on May 13, while on holiday in Spain. Jimmy, aged 65 years, dearly beloved husband of Nan, dear father of Shirley and Kevin, father-in-law to Peter and Julie and a very special granda and great-granda. Cremation, Durham Crematorium, Friday, May 30. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Shotton at 10.30 a.m. He will be sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, all the family, colleagues and friends. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Family flowers only, donations if so desired to South Cleveland Heart Fund c/o Kevin. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Tel. (0191) 5864322.

BROWN May 24, 2008, peacefully in Rydal Care Home. Molly, aged 86 years, of Darlington. Dearly loved wife of William, much loved mam of David and Alasteir. Will be sadly missed by all the family. Funeral Monday, June 2. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.

BUCKTON Sarah Elizabeth (Mollie) Peacefully in hospital on May 11 of Guisborough. Mollie (formerly Dunning, nee Kitching), aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Charlie, a very dear step-mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral service in Guisborough Parish Church on Tuesday June 3, at 1.30 p.m. prior to interment in Guisborough Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. A collection plate at church for donations in lieu of flowers if so desired for The Alzheimers Disease Society. Enquiries to: W. Storey Funeral Service, Tel: (01287) 632730.

BULMER May 26, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. Raymond (Ray), aged 68 years, dearly loved husband of Anne, beloved dad of John and David and a dear stepfather, grandad, brother and brother-in-law. Funeral Monday, June 2. Friends please meet for service in St. Teresa's Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the Stroke Association, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

BUNTING May 28 (peacefully) in East Green Nursing Home, West Auckland. Margaret Jane (Jenny), aged 100 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Walter, much loved mother of Walter and John, also of the late Eileen and Margaret, a dearest grandmother and great-grandmother. Cremation Thursday June 5, at Durham. Following a service in the crematorium Chapel at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made to, The MacMillan Nurses. Plate will provided at the crematorium.

CLAYTON J. C. (Jack), FRIBA, formerly deputy Arch-itect of The City of Durham, died in Hexham May 22, 2008.

COATSWORTH May 28, of Bishop Auckland. Muriel Mary (nee Robertson), aged 81 years, much loved wife of the late George William Coatsworth, loving mother of Roy, Jim, Judith and Mary, mother-in-law to Jennie, Linda, Arthur and Anthony, devoted grandmother to Justin, Emma, Andrew, Dominic, Kieran and the late Damien, also a great-grandmother to Elliott, Alexander and Niamh. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, followed by cremation at Durham.

CORNFORTH May 28 (peacefully, in hospital). Doreen, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Leslie, loving mother of Jim, mother-in-law to Karen, dearest grandma to Jill, Paul, Andrew, Catherine. Funeral service and cremation to take place at St. Hilda's Chapel Teesside Crematorium, Tuesday June 3 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only. donations if wished may be given for The I.C.U. at James Cook and The Friarage Hospitals.

CRAWFORD May 23, peacefully of Aquinas Court, Darlington (formerly of Harrowgate Hill). Harry, aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late Elsie, dearly loved dad of Margaret, Keith and Graham, a much loved father-in-law, grandad and opa, also a dear brother of Margaret. Funeral Friday, May 30. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

DAVISON On May 22, suddenly at home. Angus (Fang), aged 42 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved partner of Vicky, much loved dad of Sarah and Alyssa, loved son of Nancy and the late John and brother of Elizabeth and Linda. Funeral Friday, May 30. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m., prior to cremation.

DAY May 23, of Darlington (peacefully in hospital). Jack, aged 78 years, beloved husband of Rita, loving father of the late Stephen and Ian, father-in-law to Sheila and also a much loved grandad of Craig. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Please meet for service on Monday, June 2, 1.15 p.m., at Darlington Cremator-ium.

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.

DOBSON May 27, of Lydgate Lane, Wolsingham. John Watson, aged 61 years, loving father of Joseph, Dianne and Susanne, much loved grandad and a dear brother. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Thursday, June 5 at 11.00 a.m.

DOOLEY May 29 (peacefully at home after a short illness), of Princess Court (formerly of Wood Vue) Spennymoor. Don, aged 71 years (ex O.K. and Go Northern bus driver). Beloved husband of Mavis and a dearly loved brother and uncle. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Wednesday for a service and committal at 11.00 a.m.

DOVE On May 25, died peacefully in his sleep, after a long illness. Albert William, aged 84 years, of Thornley, dearly loved husband of the late Beatrice, much loved father of Philip, Linda and Susan, a very dear father-in-law, granda, great-granda and brother. Cortege to leave the residence Monday, June 2 for service at Thornley Methodist Church 2.45 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crema-torium. Enquiries to Speckman's Funeral Service. Tel. (01429) 838199.

EVERITT Shirley Violet Peacefully, in hospital on May 25. Shirley. Beloved wife of the late Derek, much loved mum of David and Margaret, a dear mother-in-law of Catherine and Stephen and also a devoted grandma of Natalie and Claire. Service to take place on Friday May 30, at Nunthorpe Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m. followed by cremation. Would friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to, The British Heart Foundation, 17 Newport Road, Middlesbrough.

GARBUTT May 22 (suddenly at home) in Darlington, (formerly of Charltons and Guisborough). George, aged 88 years. Husband of the late Minnie, stepdad of Carol, Pam and Glyn, also a loved grandad and uncle. Would friends please meet for service on Monday June 2, Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only.

GREENWELL On May 20, after a short devastating illness, of Wesley Terrace, Sherburn Hill. Bert, aged 63 years, beloved husband of Denise, a greatly loved dad and friend to Brett, also a dear brother to Pat and Mike and brother-in-law to George, Patti and Ann. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, May 30 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please with donations in lieu to Cancer Research, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.

GREENWOOD Hannah (nee Parrott). Peacefully in hospital, on May 22. Hannah, aged 81 years, beloved wife of Ken. Funeral service to take place at St. Michael's Church, Norton on Tuesday, June 3 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Teesside Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. Friends to meet at St. Michael's Church prior to service. Family flowers only.

HALL Wilson On May 28, peacefully in hospital. Wilson, 22 months, precious son of Ray and Sarah (Tarrant) dearest grandson of Val and Ray and Susan and Neil, beloved nephew of Neil, Kerry and Gemma and a loving cousin of Paisley (My Big Lad). He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Wednesday June 4. Would friends please meet for service in St. Columba's Church, Clifton Road at 1.00 p.m., followed by private interment. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.

HAMILTON May 24 (peacefully in hospital) of Byers Green. Doreen, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, a dearly loved mam of Jacqueline and the late Beryl, a loving mother-in-law and a much loved gran and great-gran. Would friends please meet in St. Peter's Church, Byers Green Tuesday for a service at 11.00 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.

HARRISON (Carrville) Peacefully in Lindisfarne Nursing Home, Chester-le-Street on May 21, aged 79 years. Alan, beloved husband of Enid, a much loved dad of Chris. Will be sadly missed by all. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday May 30, at 9.30 a.m.

HARRISON May 21 (suddenly, at home in Northallerton). Kathleen Emily, aged 78 years. Funeral service and cremation to be held in St. Hilda's Chapel Teesside Crematorium on Monday June 2, at 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.

HARRISON On May 27, peacefully, in hospital, of Chilton. Leonard, aged 76 years, a much loved husband of Muriel. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, June 3 at 3.00 p.m.

HAWKES May 24, of Howden-le-Wear, formerly of Shotton and Peterlee. Alan, aged 71 years, beloved husband of Bertha (Howden Fashions), devoted father of Lesley, Jane and Michael, dear stepfather and friend, a much loved and loving grandad and great-grandad, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, May 30, followed by interment in Wheatley Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for The Blind Association, c/o the family.

HESELTINE Margery On May 24, peacefully in her sleep, aged 85 years, at Dewsbury (formerly of Spennithorne), beloved wife of the late Jack, dearly loved mother of Doreen, Patricia and Steven and a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at Elland Crematorium on Wednesday, June 4 at 1.00 p.m. No flowers please. Donations if desired for The National Association for Colitis and Crohns Disease (plate in chapel). Refreshments afterwards at Elland Working Men's Club.

HESELTINE Margery, suddenly on May 24, of Dewsbury, formerly of Spenni-thorne. Funeral details to follow.

HESLER (Kelloe) On May 23, in hospital. Ronnie, aged 68 years, dearly loved husband of Margaret, a much loved dad of Joanne and Stephen, father-in-law of Clare, very proud granda of Sean, Reece and Ryan a dearly loved brother, uncle, brother-in-law and friend. Service in St. Helen's Church, Kelloe on Thursday, June 5 at 11.00 a.m. Cremation to follow at Durham. Bus provided from Woodland Crescent at 10.45 a.m. and afterwards all welcome to Kelloe W.M.C. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to St. Helen's Flower Fund c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.

HODGES May 25 (peacefully, in hospital), of High Grange Road, Spenny-moor. Jennie (nee Cook), aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Edward, a dearly loved mam, mother-in-law and a much loved nanna and great-nanna. Would friends please meet in Clarence Street, I.M. Church Friday for a service at 12.00 noon. Followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery.

HORNE On May 25, of The Wynds, Esh Winning. Harry, aged 82 years, will be sadly missed by Lee and all the family. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday, June 2 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice.

HUDSPETH May 26, in hospital, of Bishop Auckland. Charlie, aged 71 years, beloved husband of Edith, much loved dad of Jennifer, Shirley, Gillian, Charles, Christine, Kathleen and Andrew, also dear grandad, great-grandad, brother of Kathleen and Billy who will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, June 5.

JACKSON (Malton) Peacefully on May 20, aged 87 years. Joseph (Joe). The devoted husband of the late Jean, also a much loved dad of Susan and Robert. Joe will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday May 30, at 11.00 a.m. for service prior to cremation. Donations if desired to, The British Heart Foundation c/o 3 Trinity Square, Gateshead. NE8 1AW.

JOHNSON On May 24, of Bishop Auckland. Jack, aged 80 years, loving husband of Betty, a dearly loved father of Susan, Leslie and the late David, also a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service and cremation on Friday, May 30 at 2.00 p.m. at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please.

LEONARD May 24, of Howden-le-Wear. Audrey May (nee Bulmer), aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Bill, devoted mam of Katie, Billy, Tricia and the late Christine, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nana, great-nana and great-great-nana, treasured sister of Pauline, the late Cyril, Phyllis and Ethel, also a much loved sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Church at 9.00 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left in church for Cancer Research.

LEONARD May 25, of Howden-le-Wear. Audrey May, aged 77 years (nee Bulmer), beloved wife of the late Bill, dearly loved by all her family. Full funeral particulars to follow.

LONGSTAFF May 27, of Hall Lane Estate, Willington. Frances, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Joseph, loving mother of Maureen, Fran and Diane, dear mother-in-law of Colin, Les and Tony, also a devoted nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday June 5, at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to The R.S.P.C.A may be left at the crematorium.

LOWERY May 23 (suddenly, in hospital), of Sycamore Park, Brandon. Ron, aged 61 years. Beloved husband of Joan, a dear father to Dawne, Kenneth and the late Fiona. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday May 29, at 12.00 noon.

McCUTCHEON May 26, of Eldon Lane. Sam, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Celia, much loved dad of Elaine, also a dear grandad, great-grandad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church, Eldon at 1.15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, followed by interment in Rosemount Cemetery.

McINTYRE May 28 (suddenly, in hospital). Neil, aged 63 years, of Eastbourne Road, Darlington. A loving husband of Janet, a dear dad of Alistair, Andrew and Kirstine and grandpa of William and James. Funeral Wednesday June 4. Would family and friends please 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to, The British Heart Foundation.

MENSFORTH May 23, of Lingford Court, Bishop Auckland. Annie (Nancy), aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Theo, loving mam and mother-in-law of Diane and John and also a devoted gran of Rebecca, Daniel, Sarah, Amy and great-grandma to Sian and Jack. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday June 3, at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please.

MIDDLETON On May 19 (suddenly at home), of Raby Gardens, Shildon. Ruth, aged 78 years, a beloved wife of the late John and a dear sister-in-law, aunt and cousin. Will friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Monday, June 2 at 11.00 a.m. Family and friends are welcome afterwards for refreshments at Shildon Civic Hall.

MILBURN May 23 (peacefully in Howlish Hall) of Tudhoe Lane. Barbara Alice (nee Johnson), aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Bill, a dearly loved mam of Billy and Pauline, Dorothy and Jeff and Barbara, a much loved grandma of Kristen, Caroline, Kendra, Daniel, Luke and great-grandma to Jordan, Charlotte and Nadia and a dear sister and aunt. Would friends please meet in St. David's Church, Tudhoe Village, Friday for a service at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery.

MOFFATT May 25, suddenly, of Hunwick. Gary (Moffy), aged 38 years, much loved son of Barry and Ann, beloved brother of Vicky, dear brother-in-law, special uncle of Katie, a loving grandson, also a dear nephew. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Hunwick at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please.

MORLEY Gwen (nee Bell) On 24th May peacefully surrounded by her family Gwen aged 80 years much loved wife of George, loving Mam of Angela, Carol, George. Gwendolyn and Alistair, a dear mother-in-law, a devoted Nana and Great Nana and will be sadly missed by her extended family. Funeral service to he held at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday 30th May at 3.20pm. No flowers by request, but donations may be given to Cancer Research UK 33-35 Bank St. Carlisle. All enquiries to George Hudson & Sons, Funeral Directors, 188 Wigton Rd. Carlisle. Tel 01228 521913.

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.

NEWBY Grace On May 23, peacefully, in Lawton Rise Nursing Home, Stoke (formerly of Mill Lane, Sherburn Village). Grace, aged 99 years, a dearly beloved wife of the late Jack and a much loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Interment Sherburn Village Churchyard Tuesday June 3. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Sherburn Village at 1.30 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

ORR Stue Thinking of you today. There's a place in my heart you will always stay. Pat x.

ORR May 21, suddenly, of Darlington. Stuart James (Stue), aged 30 years, treasured son of Christine and David, loving father of Lauren, Morgan and Mitchell, big brother of Andrew, Neil, Matthew and Liam and special grandson of Joyce and the late Colin Orr and the late Derrick and Mary Hope, also a much loved nephew and cousin. Funeral Thurs-day, May 29. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m.

PICKUP Alfred George (Alf), died May 25, in Abbey Care Homes in Scorton, of Well, Bedale. Dear brother of Ruth and the late Walter, Edna and Albert. Funeral service to be held at St. Michael's Church, Well on Wednesday, June 4 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations may be welcomed in aid of Abbey Care Homes, Scorton.

PINKNEY May 23, of Willington. Joseph William, aged 66 years, beloved dad of Carol, a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad, also husband and dear friend to Aileen. Will all family and friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4.

RAMSHAW (Thornley) On May 24, peacefully. Leah Ames (nee Hughes) aged 86 years, devoted wife of the late Melvin, a much loved mother of Marion and Alan, mother-in-law of Derek and Gwen, also a treasured grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral to take place on Monday June 2. Friends please meet for service at Thornley Methodist Chapel at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.

REAY (Gilesgate) Suddenly on May 27. Cyril (Jigger) aged 80 years. Devoted husband of the late Betty, much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral to take place on Wednesday June 4. Will friends please meet for service at St. Joseph's R.C. Church at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in South Road Cemetery. Bus provided fom church.

ROBINSON On May 24, peacefully after a long illness, of Tynemouth, formerly of Ferryhill. Terry, aged 73 years, beloved husband of Maureen, much loved father of Sarah, Fiona, Judith and Andrew, also a devoted granda to all his grandchildren. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Marden Estate on Monday, June 2 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment at Preston Cemetery at 1.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Gary Staker Funeral Services, 40 Earsdon Road, Monkseaton. Tel. (0191) 2523635.

ROBSON George George Robson of Belmont, Durham, aged 90 years, died in hospital after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of the late Muriel, father of Jacqueline, father-in-law of George, dearly loved grandad of Daniel, Nicola and Michael. Sadly missed by all. Funeral service to take place on Friday, May 30 at 3.30 p.m., at Durham Crematorium, followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research UK. Friends to meet at crematorium prior to service.

ROWTON On May 28, of Coleridge Close, Sunnybrow. Baby Jasmin Jean, aged 6 months darling daughter of Sinitta and Steven, a loving sister of Aimee and Lewis, also a much loved granddaughter, niece and cousin. Friends please meet for service at St. Stephen's Church, Willington on Tuesday June 6 at 11.30 a.m. Interment to follow.

SAMPSON May 24, of Woodham, Newton Aycliffe. Albert, aged 83 years, loving husband of the late Mavis and father of the late Corinne, also a dear brother-in-law, uncle and cousin. Would friends please meet for service on Tuesday, June 3, 1.30 p.m. at Neville Parade Methodist Church, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation, c/o 35 Hatfield Road, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 5PW.

SAVILLE May 27, of Deerness Grove, Esh Winning. Sheila, aged 68 years. Beloved wife of the late Stanley, a much loved mam, grandma, sister and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Would friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Waterhouses on Thursday June 5, at 2.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments in Newhouse Parish Hall afterwards. Donations if desired may be given after the service for Cancer Research U.K.

SEAFORD-DAVISON May 27, of Coundon. Peter, aged 80 years, dearly beloved husband of Lynne, much loved and loving dad of Veronica, Peter and Lyn, also a dear grandad, great-grandad, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon at 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, followed by interment in Coundon Cemetery.

SKIPPER May 27, 2008, of Darlington, formerly of Newton Aycliffe. Stewart James, aged 59 years, much loved husband of Margaret, dedicated father to Tracy and Neil and ever popular grandfather to Rebecca, Emily and Matthew. Passed away suddenly doing what he did best. Will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. Would friends please meet for a funeral service on Thursday, June 5 at St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington at 1.00 p.m.

SMITH May 25 (peacefully at home, after a long illness bravely borne), of Spennymoor. John, aged 79 years, much loved husband of Anne, a loving dad and father-in-law, also a devoted granda and great-granda. Funeral service to be held in the Bethel Independent Methodist Chapel, Half Moon Lane on Tuesday, June 3 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Bus provided from residence. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at Spennymoor Working Men's Club.

SNAPE On May 26, peacefully, at home, in Sowerby. George, aged 88 years, a beloved husband of Winnie, a dearly loved father of Keith, Rosalyn and Chris, father-in-law of Peter and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for a Service of Thanksgiving in St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby, Thirsk on Tuesday, June 3 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Yorkshire Cancer Research.

STAINSBY On May 24, peacefully in hospital, of Carrside, Framwellgate Moor, Durham. Alfred, aged 88 years, dearly loved husband of the late Freda, dear father of Peter and William. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, June 4 at 1.30 p.m. Afterwards all welcome to The Lodge, Nevilles Cross. Family flowers or donations in lieu if desired to the Great North Air Ambulance c/o the family.

STEPHENSON May 27 (peacefully, in hospital). Joyce, of Northallerton. Dearly loved wife of Ted, loving mother of Susan and Lynn and a dear nana. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday June 4, at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for The I.T.U. at The Friarage Hospital.

STUART May 23, in hospital. Ernest, known as Bill, aged 87 years, of Woodham, Newton Aycliffe. A beloved husband of Martha, a devoted dad of Anthony and the late Caroline, also a much loved grandad. Funeral Friday, May 30. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, for Cancer Research U.K., a plate will be provided at the crematorium.

SUGGETT May 27, 2008 (peacefully in Hundens Park Care Home, Darlington) formerly of Sherburn Village. Hilda, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Edward (Ned), dearly loved mother of Allen, John and David, a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and aunt. Friends please meet Tuesday June 3, at 12.00 noon for service in St. Laurence's Church, Hallgarth, Pittington, followed by interment in St. Laurence's church yard. All floral tributes to be sent to, Co-operative Funeralcare, Moor Cottage, Front Street, Sherburn Hill. DH6 1PA.

TAYLOR Catherine (Kate), died on May 27, 2008, in the Bedale Grange Nursing Home, aged 92 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Wilson (Bill) Taylor, dear mother of Matthew. Funeral service to be held on Friday, June 6, 2008 at 1.30 p.m. in St. Gregory's Church, Bedale, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only.

TURNBULL May 22 (peacefully, at home), of Oakridge Road, Ushaw Moor. Mavis (Twinkle), aged 61 years. Dearly loved wife of Ron (Chubby Hubby), much loved mam of Ronnie, Marcia and the late Mark, mother-in-law of Lisa and Shaun, a dear nana to Jade, Nerys and Holli-Rose and will be sadly missed by Tiny. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday May 30 at 1.30 p.m. All welcome for refreshments at Bearpark Club afterwards. Flowers or donations if desired may be given after the service for Cystic Fibrosis.

URQUHART May 24. Ruth Patricia, aged 32 years, suddenly at home in Bishop Auckland, after a ten year battle with Motor Neurone Disease. Dearly loved daughter of Doug and Frances, sister of Glenn, sister-in-law to Sarah, also a loving aunty to Holly and Jack. Now at peace but dearly missed. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. on Monday, June 2. Flowers may be sent or, if preferred, donations for Motor Neurone Research may be left at the crematorium.

WALKER May 24 (peacefully), of Crook. Irene (nee Hall), aged 91 years, a beloved wife of the late Ronnie. Family and friends please meet for service and cremation on Wednesday June 4 at 9.30 a.m. at Durham Crema-torium. Many thanks for the care of the staff at Parklands Residential Care Home in Crook.

WALTON May 23 (at home after a long illness), of Derwent Road, Ferryhill. Wilfred, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Mabel, dearly loved dad of George, Peter and Greta and also a loving grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday May 30, at 10.00 a.m.

WALTON May 23 (in hospital after an illness borne with great courage and dignity), of Middleton-in-Teesdale (formerly of Forest-in-Teesdale). Francis Surtees (Frank), aged 78 years, very dearly loved husband of Jennie, much loved dad of Sandra and Pauline, dear father-in-law to Ian and the late Vic, also a special brother and uncle. Friends please meet for service at Middleton Methodist Church on Monday June 2 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be made in Church for Cancer Research.

WARDLE May 27 (peacefully) of Bishop Auckland. Doreen (nee Bates) aged 87 years. Loving wife of Albert, dearly loved mum of Pauline and Anthony, dear mum-in-law of Barbara, also a devoted gran of Sophie and Nick. Private service.

WELSH May 23 (peacefully, in hospital) of Dean Bank, Ferryhill. Robert (Bob), aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Freda, a devoted father of Susan, president of Mainsforth Cricket Club and a long serving member of Ferryhill Methodist Church. Would friends please meet for service in The Methodist Church, Ferry hill on Tuesday June 3, at 9.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu to, Ferryhill Methodist Church Building Fund.

WHITFIELD May 25, of Newton Aycliffe. Thomas Walton (Tom), aged 87 years, devoted husband of the late Winifred, beloved dad to Peter and daughter-in-law Julia, also a dearly loved brother of Marjorie, Ethel, Jack, Syd, Richard and the late Joe, also a much loved brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe 12.00 noon, Wednesday, June 4, prior to interment in St. Peter and St. Paul's Churchyard, Hutton Henry.

WIGHAM On May 25, peacefully in hospital, of 11 Luke Avenue, Cassop. Mary, aged 86 years, wife of the late Albert, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service in Cassop Methodist Church on Tuesday June 3 at 2.45 p.m. Cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the British Heart Foundation c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.

WILLIAMS David May 29 (peacefully, at home). David, aged 66 years (formerly of Welders & Compressors, Weld-Air and Seaton Cleaning Services). Dearly loved husband of Irene and a much loved father, father-in-law and grandfather. Funeral service to take place at The Parish Church of St. Paul, Grange Road, Hartlepool on Tuesday June 3, at 1.00 p.m. prior to interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery. All are welcome, please meet at church. Always loved, always remembered.

WILSON Cynthia, aged 84 years, of Bishop Auckland (formerly of Horden), died peacefully in hospital on May 26. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth, much loved mam of Vivienne, David and John, dear mother-in-law to John, Gillian and Sue, loving nanna to Richard, Mark and Andrew and great-nanna to Rachel and Lucy. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, South Church on Monday June 2 at 11.00 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for Bishop Auckland Lung Cancer Trust Fund may be left in clearly marked envelopes on the plate in Church or alternatively send care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 8 Kensington South, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland DL14 6JA.

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