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ADAM June 17. Marie, after a short illness, borne with great courage and dignity. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

ALLINSON Annie of Barnard Castle died peacefully on June 21, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Vince, also a loving sister of Joe. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday June 27, at 10.15 a.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium.

BARRASS (Sherburn Hill) June 24 (peacefully, after a long illness). Elizabeth Ann (Betty), aged 82 years. Loving wife of Joe, a dear mam of Elizabeth and the late Joan, mother-in-law of Bob, also a treasured grandma of Mark, Louise and Michael. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth on Monday June 30, at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment in Shadforth Cemetery. Elizabeth will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

BARTON June 19, of Pringle Place, New Brancepeth. Robert, aged 37 years. Will be sadly missed by mam and dad, wife, three children and his four brothers and their partners and all his family. Friends please meet for service in New Brancepeth Methodist Church on Thursday June 26, at 11.00 a.m. followed by internment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshments at New Brancepeth Club afterwards.

BATES On June 25, of Bishop Auckland. Madge, aged 74 years, beloved wife of Tom, a much loved and loving mam of Linda, Garry, Hilary and Tracy, also a much loved nanna and great-nanna. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. on Monday, June 30.

BELLWOOD June 23, peacefully in hospital, of Eppleby. Herbert (Bert), dearly loved husband of the late Irene, much loved father of Sandra, Denise and Graham, father-in-law of Michael, John and Sandie and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Forcett on Tuesday, July 1 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment at Cald-well.

BLACK June 24, of Evenwood. Robert Cresswell (Bob), aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Clara, much loved and loving dad of Margaret, Bob and Lis, also a dear grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service in West Auckland Methodist Church at 9.45 a.m. on Monday June 30, followed by cremation at Darlington.

BOATH Frank Fairweather (Jock), aged 83 years, of Richmond. Sadly passed away in hospital after a short illness, on June 17. Dearly loved husband of Mary, beloved father of Heather, Frances and Sarah, a very dearly loved grandfather of Catherine, Christina, Erica, Fiona and Steven, Jo and Adam and great-grandad of Mai and Emily. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Wednesday, June 25 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Family flowers only please, friends please meet at the church. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane We'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again.

BOLLAND On June 26, peacefully, of Romanby. Irene, aged 90 years, dearly loved wife of the late Orlando, loving mother of Ian, mother-in-law of Elva and a dearest nana and great-nana. Funeral service to be held in St. James' Church, Romanby on Wednesday, July 2 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment.

BOWES John On June 21, peacefully in hospital. John, aged 48 years, of Copper Clay, Easingwold, formerly of Thirsk. Dear son of Fred and the late Joan. Funeral service at York Crematorium Monday, June 30 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to MENCAP.

BOWMAN June 25, passed away peacefully at home, in Crook. Eleanor Hood (nee Humphries), aged 92 years. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. on Monday, July 7.

BRIGGS Jacqueline (Jackie) Theresa, aged 48 years. Suddenly on June 23, at home in Swindon, formerly of Darlington. Mother to Katie Jayne, daughter of Pat and Ivor, sister to Kevin, Samantha and the late Andrew, sister-in-law to Deborah and Stuart. Service to be held at Swindon Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8.

BUTTERWICK June 22 (peacefully), of Bishop Auckland. Joy (nee Smith), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Bob, dearly loved mum of Alan and Audrey, dear mother-in-law of Joyce and Ernie, devoted nan of Alistair and Lesley, also dearest sister of Joan. Friends please meet for service in Woodhouse Close Church on Thursday, June 26 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be left at Woodhouse Close Church for the Church Roof Fund.

CAIRNS Joanne Marie Beloved daughter of Jack and Joan, died peacefully on June 18 in hospital. Much loved sister to Stephen and the late Gareth, also a sister-in-law to Joanne and auntie to Chris, Beth and Jay, a much loved niece and cousin. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday June 25, at 11.00 a.m.

COLE June 19, peacefully in hospital, formerly of Oban Court, Darlington. Ilse, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late David, dearly loved mother of Carol and Barbara, mother-in-law of Anthony, a much loved nana of Claire and Stephanie and loving oma of Sadie. Funeral Friday, June 27. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.

CONROY Jeff June 22, of North Road, Darlington. Beloved husband of Karen and much loved by all his family. Funeral private. Donations may be sent for the Dialysis Unit, Darlington Memorial Hospital.

CRAGGS Ben James Beloved son of Jonothan and Dawn, brother of Jessica, suddenly as the result of an accident on June 19, Ben, aged 3 years. Friends please meet for service at Sedgefield Parish Church (St. Edmund's) today Friday, June 27 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Royal Sick Children's Hospital, Edinburgh or the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institute, c/o Crake and Mallon Funeral Service, 45 Norton Road, Stockton-on-Tees.

CRAGGS Ben James Beloved son of Jonothan and Dawn, brother of Jessica, suddenly as the result of an accident on June 19, Ben, aged 3 years. Friends please meet for service at Sedgefield Parish Church (St. Edmund's) on Friday, June 27 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Royal Sick Children's Hospital, Edinburgh or the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institute, c/o Crake and Mallon Funeral Service, 45 Norton Road, Stockton-on-Tees.

DAWSON June 19, peacefully in hospital, of Bowburn Care Home (formerly of Coxhoe). Elizabeth Ann (nee Cairns), aged 86 years, dearly beloved wife of the late James, a much loved and loving mother of Jim, Sheila and Trevor, also a dear mother-in-law of Joan, a much loved nan of Jamie and Helen and great-nan of Harry and a dear sister of Ethel. Cremation Thursday, June 26 at Durham, following a service in the crematorium chapel at 1.00 p.m. Friends and family please meet at the crematorium.

DICKINSON June 23 (peacefully) in Abbots Court Nursing Home, (late of Shotton Colliery). George William Edward (Bill), aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Jean, a dear father of Paul, Jean and Alan, a loving grandad of Robert, Rosie, Michael and Catherine. Friends please meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton on Tuesday July 1 at 1.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimers Association, Patton House, Wheatley Hill and Abbots Court Nursing Home.

DIXON June 22, peacefully at home in Northallerton, formerly of Newton-le-Willows. Stan, aged 76 years, beloved husband of Barbara, loving dad of Gillian and Mark, dear father-in-law of Frank and a devoted grandad of James and Matthew. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, June 30 at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Alzheimer's Disease Society.

DODDS (Trimdon Village) On June 21, peacefully, in The Beeches Nursing Home, Kelloe. James (Jim), aged 87 years, a loving husband of the late Doreen, much loved dad of the late James Anthony, Michael and Alan, father-in-law of Valerie and Maureen, also a treasured grandfather and great-grandfather. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday June 27 at 10.30 a.m.

DOUGHERTY John Peacefully on Friday, June 20. John, aged 70 years, of Huby, formerly of Darlington. Beloved husband of Jean, treasured father of Libby and the late Jon, a much loved grandad to Georgi, Harry and Olivia, a dear brother to Jean Beadle. Thanksgiving service Sutton-on-the-Forest Parish Church Friday, June 27 at 1.00 p.m. No flowers by John's request. Donations, if desired, may be made to Yorkshire Cancer Research.

DOVE On June 22 (suddenly), of East House Farm. Rosemary (Rosie, nee Finch), aged 67 years, devoted wife of Frank, a loving mam of Marguerite, John and Michael, a much loved gran, dear mother-in-law of Susan, Alan and Fiona and dear sister of Tom. Friends please meet for service at St. Michael's Church, Bishop Middleham on Monday, June 30 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired may be sent to the British Heart Fund.

DOWNING Frank Downing, aged 89 years of Ingramgate, Thirsk. Passed away peacefully in hospital after a short illness on June 20. Dearly loved husband of the late Una (formerly landlord of The Frankland Arms, Thirsk). Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at St. Marys Church, Thirsk on Thursday July 3, at 11.30 a.m. prior to cremation at York Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation.

DOYLE On June 25, peacefully at home, at Pine Cottage, North Road, Middleham. Sally, aged 68 years, beloved wife of Tony, dearly loved mother of Patrick, Shelagh and Caroline and a much loved grand-mother. A Requiem Mass will be held at St. Simon and St. Jude's R.C. Church, Ulshaw on Wednesday, July 2 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Donations if desired, in lieu of flowers, will be shared between Herriot Hospice Homecare, Marie Curie Cancer Care and Church Funds and may be sent c/o Sanderson and Co., Funeral Directors, St. Matthews Works, Leyburn, N. Yorks. DL8 5EG. Tel (01969) 623143.

DRAGE June 26, peacefully at home, at Middle Cottage, West Burton (formerly of Swinithwaite). David Michael, aged 52 years, much loved husband of Oonagh, dearly loved father of John and a very dear son and brother. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, Aysgarth on Thursday, July 3 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Leyburn Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and KIDSCAN, Children's Cancer Research (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.

EGGLESTON Roland Peacefully at home in Aislaby on June 20, aged 83 years. Much loved and loving husband of Liz, father of Howard, father-in-law of Vicky and grandfather of Charlie and Sadie. Private cremation followed by a service in Egglescliffe Parish Church on Friday June 27, at 12.30 p.m. Friends please meet at church. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if desired to, The Butterwick Hospice, c/o, Colin McGinley, Yarm Funeral Service, 3 Beechwood Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees. TS16 0AE.

ELLIOTT On June 22, peacefully in hospital, of 26 Mount Drive, Leyburn. Doris, aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late Albert, dearly loved mother of Valerie, Elisabeth, George, Irene, David and Richard and a very dear mother-in-law, gran, granny, great-grandma and aunt. Funeral service and cremation at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Monday, June 30 at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the crematorium.

FAIRS Hilda June 16 (peacefully), at Ayresome Court Nursing Home. Hilda (nee Young), aged 92 years, of Kirk Levington. Dearly loved wife of the late Ernie, dear mam of Colin and the late Brian, dear mother-in-law of Dorothy, a much loved nanna of Melanie and Sharon, great-nanna of Samantha. Service in All Saint's Church, Ingleby Arncliffe, Friday June 27, at 12.30 p.m. prior to interment in church yard. Friends please meet at church. Enquiries and floral tributes to, Crake and Mallon Funeral Service, 45 Norton Road, Stockton. Tel: (01642) 611716.

FAWCETT On June 21, of Parkside, Spennymoor. Richard, aged 86 years, a dearly loved husband of the late Mary, a much loved dad of Richard, father-in-law of Barbara and a devoted grandad of Sarah. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Monday for service and committal at 11.00 a.m.

FIELDSON Great Nanna It's hard to put on paper the feelings we have inside, of a broken hearted family that has missed you since you died. Courtney, Megan and Jaque.

FIELDSON Lilian A mam, big Nan, great-nan and great-great-nan. Jackie and Syd. Brian, Nicola, Andrew, Judith, Louise, Craig. Kayleigh, Natalie, Kieran, Lauren, Sophie, Jessica, and Jack. Hard working hands, protective caring arms.

FIELDSON Lilian, a much loved mam and nan. We will always love and remember you. From Trevor, Cath, Lucie and Emily.

FIELDSON Mam Sweet is the memory deep in my heart, the place it holds will never depart, and all through the years, be they many or few, will be years of remembrance, dear mother, of you. Love always, Adele and Norman.

FIELDSON Nanna Lord put your arms around her and kiss her smiling face, for she is very special and can never be replaced. Love you always, Claire and Andrew.

FIELDSON On June 24 (peacefully), of Shildon. Lilian (nee Furness-Mason), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Wilfred, also a dearly loved mother and grandmother. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church on Monday, June 30 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.

GILL June 20 (suddenly in hospital), of Langdale Avenue, Crook. William, aged 83 years, beloved husband of Alice, much loved dad of Eric and loving brother, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service on Friday, June 27 at 3.00 p.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel.

GILLIE On June 19, peacefully in Willow Green Nursing Home, Darlington. Thomas (Tommy), aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth, loving father of Kathryn, Stephen, Alan and Marnie, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet for service on Thursday, June 26, Northlands Methodist Chapel, North Road, 12.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only.

GLASPER June 21 (peacefully and suddenly at home), of West Auckland. Thomas Wade, aged 84 years, devoted brother to Mary, brother-in-law to Carl, uncle to Eileen and Ted, great-uncle to Angela, Christopher, Kelly and Andrew, also a great-great-uncle to Jordan and Reece. Friends please meet for a Church of England service in St. Paulinus R.C. Church, St. Helen Auckland on Friday, June 27 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery. Re-united with mother Minnie, father Jim and dear brothers Ted, Albert, Stan and Maurice. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, we would walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again.

HALL Malcolm, aged 50 years, peacefully at home in Little Newsham on June 19, 2008, after a long illness borne with great strength and courage. Dearly loved husband of Karen, cherished dad of Wayne, Stuart, Sarah and Hayley, adored grandad of Abigail and a much loved son and brother. Will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Funeral service to be held at St. Andrew's Church, Winston on Thursday, June 26 at 12.15 p.m., followed by private cremation at Darlington. All welcome to The George at Piercebridge after the service. Family flowers only, donations if desired, may be given in church for Ward 14 (James Cook Hospital) and Leukaemia Research.

HALLAS June 20, peacefully in hospital, of Northaller-ton. Derek, aged 77 years, dear father of Simon and a devoted grandfather. Funeral service to be held at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Tuesday, July 1 at 2.15 p.m. Friend to everyone

HARWOOD June 22 (peacefully in Ventress Hall Care Home, Darlington. Ron, much loved husband of Sybil, loving dad of Glyn and Colin, dearly loved father-in-law of Dawn and Lesley, also a devoted grandad of Matthew and Jacob. Funeral Friday June 27. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at Holy Trinity Church, Darlington followed by interment in The West Cemetery, Darlington.

HATHERICK Darlington On June 21, suddenly in hospital, of Oak Lodge. Annie (nee Smith), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Ronnie, a dear mother and sister. Sadly missed by all the family. Funeral Friday, June 27. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 9.45 a.m.

HENDERSON June 19, 2008, at home. Ann (Nellie Florence), aged 89 years of Newton Aycliffe. Beloved wife of the late Dinky (Edward William), a dear mother of Maureen. A gentle soul and well loved. Funeral Friday, July 4. Would friends please meet at 10.45 a.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, prior to private cremation.

HENDERSON June 24, suddenly in hospital, of Parkside, Darlington. John Thomas, aged 70 years, much loved and cherished husband of Barbara, adored and loving dad of Lynne, dear father-in-law of David, devoted grandad of Sophie, a dear brother and a good friend to many. Would friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church on Thursday, July 3 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Flowers, if desired, may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

HERRON Although you have gone away Dot, in our hearts you will always stay. Doris, Bill, Alan, Michelle, Nev, Lucy, nephews and nieces. Peace Be With You

HERRON On June 25, peacefully, after a long illness, of Raby Road, Ferryhill. Dorothy (Dot), aged 61 years, dearly loved wife of Geoff, beloved mam of John, Gillian and the late Tony and a loving grandma of John, Jordan and Jake and also a dear sister and sister-in-law. Will friends please meet for service at Ferryhill Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, July 2 at 12.10 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. All are welcome afterwards to Ferryhill W.M.C.

HEYWOOD Marjorie, of Barnard Castle (formerly of Barningham) died suddenly but peacefully on June 24, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Michael, a much loved mother of Michael, Margaret, David and the late Peter, a dear mother-in-law of Robina, also a dearest granny and great-granny. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Barningham on Wednesday, July 2 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Will friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for the Friends of the Richardson Hospital c/o John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. DL12 8BJ.

HOBAN Shotton Colliery On June 21, peacefully in hospital. Thomas (Tommy), aged 84 years, dearly loved husband of Mary, devoted dad of Patricia and Peter, dear father-in-law of Steve and Beverley and much loved grandad of Rachel, Jamie, Patrick and Leah. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Shotton Colliery on Tuesday, July 1 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research.

HOLMBERG Susan Patricia, died Sunday June 22, 2008 at 2.30 a.m. peacefully at St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham, after a long battle with Cancer. Her children and sister wish to acknowledge the wonderful care and support that Susan received throughout the years and particularly in the last month. The nurses and staff at Dryburn Hospital on Ward 5 who were very caring with specific thanks to Dr. Taylor and also thanks to everyone at Gilesgate Medical Centre. Susan received outstanding care and warmth at St. Cuthbert's Hospice and her family want to express their overwhelming thanks and appreciation to the lovely nurses and staff there. With specific thanks to Dr. Crack, Eleanor, Julia and Lindsey for their above and beyond kindness at the end.

HOPPER On June 25 (peacefully), of Newton Aycliffe. Thomas (Tom), aged 76 years, beloved husband of the late Helen, loving dad of Gillian, father-in-law of David and a much loved grandad of Christopher and Jonathan. Funeral service Thursday, July 3, 2.15 p.m. at Burnhill Way Methodist Church, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be made to the British Lung Foundation (at the church).

HOSSNER On June 21, of Portland House Nursing Home, Willington (formerly of Hossner Bakery, South Shields). Ann, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Ernest, a much loved sister of Tommy and sister-in-law of Sylvia and a dearly loved aunt. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Monday, June 30 at 11.30 a.m.

HOUGHTON Thomas, of Easington Colliery, peacefully in The Hawthorns Nursing Home on June 22, aged 93 years. Tommy, a beloved husband of the late Elsie, a much loved dad also a dear father-in-law and a cherished grandad and great-grandad. Cortege to leave his daughter's residence on Thursday for a service at the Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m., prior to inter ment at Easington Colliery Cemetery. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the Methodist Church.

HUNTER Michael Dearly beloved husband of Linda, much loved dad of Matthew and brother of Hazel. Funeral Monday, June 30. Would friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church, Darlington at 10.45 a.m., prior to interment in the West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the RSPB.

HUSTLER June 21, peacefully of Great Stainton. Stanley William, aged 70 years, beloved husband of Joan, dearly loved father of Debbie, Jaci and Sandra and much loved grandad of Richard and Michael. Funeral Tuesday, July 1. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Great Stainton at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please.

IDDON (Trimdon Station) On June 20 (peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne). Clifford, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Sarah Jane (Sally), dearly loved dad of Adele, Cliffy and Eddy, dearest father-in-law of Wayne, Sue and Susan, cherished grandad of Gary, Barrie, Lee, David and Cally, also a dear brother. Cortege leaving residence Friday June 27, at 11.30 a.m. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Hartlepool Crematorium 12.00 noon. Enquiries to, Speckmans Funeral Service Tel: (01429) 838199.

ISHERWOOD Darlington June 18 (peacefully) in Willow Green Care Home, (formerly of North Lodge Terrace). Kenneth, aged 66 years. Funeral Thursday June 26. Service to take place in Darlington Crematorium 3.15 p.m. Floral tributes or any enquiries to, Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.

LADD On June 22, formerly of Crook. Lorraine, aged 54 years, a much loved and loving mam, daughter, nana and sister. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 2.15 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, followed by interment in Crook Ceme-tery.

LEE (Belmont) On June 22, peacefully, in St. Margaret's Care Home. Kathleen (nee Trump), aged 77 years, a loving mam of Stephen and Jacquelyne, also a treasured grandma of Amy, David and Daniela. Friends please meet for service at St. Laurence's Church, High Pittington on Wednesday, July 2 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in St. Laurence's Churchyard.

LITHGOW June 17, suddenly whilst on holiday, of Gilesgate. Barry, aged 50 years, a beloved husband of Karen and much missed father of Stacey and Stuart. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, July 1 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu kindly accepted by Diabetes U.K.

LITTLEWOOD June 7 (peacefully, in Langley Park Care Home) of Waterhouses. Alfred, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Joyce, a dear dad of Melvyn, a much missed father-in-law of Pauline, a proud grandad of Michael and Wendy and great-grandad of Oscar and Lewis. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday June 26, at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Langley Park Care Home.

MARSAY June 19 (in hospital), of The Garth, Stokesley. Arthur, aged 86 years, beloved husband of Ana and much loved by daughters June, Diana, Lynn and Sara and their families. Service at St. Augustine's Church, Kirkby-in-Cleveland, Friday, June 27 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St. Augustine's Church.

MASON On June 23, peacefully, at Chilton Care Home. Maurice, aged 80 years, beloved husband of the late Xenia Mary, dearly loved dad of David, Geoff, Lynne and Neil, also a loving brother, father-in-law, granda and great-granda. Would friends please meet for service at St. Aidan's Church, Chilton on Tuesday, July 1 at 10.10 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.

McALOON June 23, peacefully in hospital, of Crawford Road, Newton Aycliffe. Donna (nee Frost), aged 54 years, a much loved wife to Alan, a devoted mam to Lee, a dearly loved sister to Margaret and Peter, also a loving sister-in-law and aunty. Funeral Tuesday, July 1. Would friends please meet at 10.00 a.m. for Requiem Mass at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe followed by interment in Stephenson Way Cemetery, Newton Aycliffe. A reception will be held at the British Legion Club afterwards. Everyone is welcome.

McGEE June 26 (after an illness bravely borne) of North Close, Kirk Merrington (formerly of Washing ton). Kevin, aged 59 years. Beloved husband of Ethel, a much loved dad of Joanna and Helen and a devoted grandad. Would friends please meet in St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village, Spennymoor Wednesday for a Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment in Rock Road Cemetery.

McGOWAN On June 24 (peacefully at home, after a short illness, with her loving family at her side), of Spennymoor. Mary Agnes (nee White), aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas, loving mam of Ann, Tom and Agnes, dearest mother-in-law of Billy and Alfie, a much loved gran, great-gran and great-great-gran. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Charles' R.C. Church, Tudhoe on Tuesday, July 1 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

MENTIER May (formerly Raybould). Peacefully on June 20, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of Bill and also a loving mam, mother-in-law, nana and great-grandma. Service to take place in St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Monday June 30 at 12.15 p.m. prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to, The National Osteoporosis Society.

MINNIKIN June 22, of 82 Church Lane, Ferryhill. Aileen, aged 50 years, dearly loved wife of the late David and a dear mam of David and Claire, also a much loved nan, daughter of Audrey and Maurice and daughter-in-law of Marjorie. Cortege leaving residence at 1.45 p.m. on Friday, June 27 for service in the Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard.

MOORE June 21 (suddenly, at home), of Clarence Court, Spennymoor. Violet (nee Summerson), aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank, dearly loved mam of Jim and Margaret, loving mother-in-law of Pam and Alan and a dear sister, gran and great-gran (Little Gran). Will friends please meet for service on Friday June 27, at 11.00 a.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel.

OXLEY June 19, peacefully at home, of Railway Cottages, East Cowton. Joseph Allen, aged 65 years, beloved partner of Carol, father of Leeanne and Joanne and grandfather of Ben. Service at All Saints' Church, East Cowton at 12.15 p.m. on Monday, June 30, followed by cremation at Darlington West Ceme-tery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research.

PATTERSON Suddenly but peacefully on Saturday, June 21 at his home in Hilton. Walter, aged 90 years, a sadly missed and much loved uncle, great-uncle, great-great-uncle and friend. Funeral service at St. John the Baptist Church, Murton cum Hilton on Monday, June 30 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in Murton Cemetery. Family flowers only as requested. Donations, if desired, will be divided between The Injured Jockey Fund and Murton Institute, c/o Glyn Jones Funeral Director, 12 Battlebarrow, Appleby, Cumbria, CA16 6XS.

PORTER On June 18 (suddenly). Joseph Alwyn, of Winston, loving husband of Beryl, devoted father of Graham, Sarah and Susan and brother of Margaret. Friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, Winston on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given in Church for Church Funds.

ROBINSON June 23, of Evenwood. John Thomas (Jack) aged 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Jessie, a much loved and loving dad, grandad, brother, uncle and friend. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday June 26, followed by interment in Evenwood Cemetery.

ROBINSON June 19 (suddenly in hospital), of Mickleton. John (Jack), aged 80 years (The Teesdale Tyke), late landlord of the Rose and Crown, Mickleton, dearly loved partner and companion of the late Olive, a much loved brother of Audrey and a loving uncle. Friends please meet for service at St. Romald's Church, Romaldkirk on Friday, June 27 at 12.45 p.m. Family flowers only please; donations may be made in church for Darlington Memorial Hospital.

ROBSON Evelyn (aged 98 years). On June 19, peacefully at Middleton Hall, formerly of Faceby. The beloved wife of the late Reverend Robert 'Robbie', dearly loved mother of Ruth, dear mother-in-law of Kit, devoted nanny of Angela and Michael and great-grandmother of Mitchell. Service to be held on Monday July 7, at 12.00 noon in Faceby Church, prior to burial in the church yard. Family flowers only. Donations to Save The Children Fund.

ROONEY On June 24, of Eshwood View, Ushaw Moor. Jean (nee Vasey), aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Hugh, loving mam of Kathleen, Hugh, Walter, David and the late Dorothy and George and a much loved mother-in-law, nan, great-nan and sister. Cortege to leave residence on Friday, June 27 at 2.35 p.m. for service in Ushaw Moor Baptist Church at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Bus provided. Friends welcome for refreshments at the Catholic Club afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the Marie Curie Nurses, Cancer Research U.K. and the Cot Death Society.

RYDER June 16, suddenly at 14 Tom Raine Court, Darlington. Terence, aged 61 years, much loved by his sister, nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday, June 26. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Flowers, if desired, may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.

SCHOLES June 21 (peacefully, in hospital) of Dunrobin Close, Darlington. Kath, loving mum of Sandra, also much loved sister, mother-in-law, aunty and great-aunty. Funeral Friday June 27. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium

SCOTT On June 17 (peacefully, in hospital) of Kirkby Stephen and formerly of Keld in Swaledale. John, aged 71 years, dearly loved son of the late Ralph and Lena Scott, a very dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Muker in Swaledale on Friday, June 27 at 11.30 a.m., followed later by private cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of John, if so desired, may be given at the service for The Parkinsons Disease Society and St. Mary's Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.

SIMPSON Kenneth (Ken), aged 80 years, of Southside, died peacefully on June 24. Loving husband of Maud, dearly loved dad to Geoffrey and Elaine, dear brother to Aubrey, respected father-in-law to Linda and Paul, a proud grandad of Keith and Neil and great-grandad to Finn. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Lynesack on Tuesday, July 1 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Cancer Research U.K. and the Great North Air Ambulance may be given at Butterknowle Village Hall after the service or sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, DL12 8BJ. "He will be greatly missed by all who knew him"

STOTT (nee Fitzgerald) On June 21, suddenly (of School Aycliffe, formerly of Shildon). Clara, aged 87 years, wife of the late Edwin, also a loving mother, mother-in-law, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Shildon on Monday, June 30 at 1.30 p.m., prior to interment in Shildon Cemetery. Enquiries to John Meynell Funeral Service. Tel: (01325) 301405.

STOUT Thomas, of Easington Colliery, peacefully in hospital on June 19, aged 83 years. Tom, a beloved husband of the late Ada and a much loved dad to Ken, Philip and Colin, also a dear father-in-law to Susan and a cherished grandad and great-grandad. Cortege to leave his son's residence on Friday for a service at the Church of the Ascension at 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crema-torium. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Cancer Research c/o son Colin.

TELFORD Late of Glebe Road, Darlington. June 22, aged 85 years. Jennie (nee Barnes). Beloved wife of the late Edward, dear stepmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt of all the family. Friends please meet for service in Consett Parish Church on Tuesday July 1, at 1.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium. Flowers to be sent to, Derwentside Funeral Service, Fynes House, 281 Medomsley Road, Consett.

THOMAS Mary Elizabeth (nee Calvert) of Stokesley. Peacefully, whilst at home on June 17 surrounded by all her loving family. Mary, aged 57 years. A devoted wife of George and much loved mam of Laura, dear mother-in-law of Frank, cherished narnie of Mary Jane and Willie, also beloved daughter of the late Billy Boy and Emily. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday June 25 at 11.00 a.m. in St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Stokesley prior to interment within Stokesley Cemetery. All are welcome. Resting at home.

THOMPSON On June 21, formerly of Langley Moor. John Robert (Jack), aged 80 years, dearly loved son of the late Jack and Mary, a dear brother of the late Margaret and also a much loved uncle of Jennifer and the late Marjorie and great-uncle of Lisa and Sharon. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday July 2 at 2.30 p.m.

TREEND On June 19 (suddenly in hospital), of Darlington. Sidney Peter Joseph (Peter), aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Gladys (Chic), loving dad of Victor and Sue and grandad of Rebecca. Would friends please meet for service on Monday, June 30, St. Mark's Church at 10.30 a.m., prior to cremation at Darlington. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, 150 North Road.

WALKER June 24, in hospital, of Harris Street, Darling-ton. Agnes, aged 74 years, beloved wife of Alfred, also a dearly loved sister and will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Wednesday, July 2. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 pm

WALL June 21 (peacefully) at Denehurst Nursing Home, Ferryhill. Madge, (nee Harrison) aged 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Richard, dearly loved mam of Brenda, Elizabeth and Derek, loving mother-in-law of Herbert and Christine, also a dear sister, sister-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Would friends please meet for service on Friday June 27, at 1.30 p.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at Ferryhill Catholic Club.

WALLIS On June 21, suddenly at home in Northallerton, formerly of Verdun House, Faceby. Peter, aged 62 years, loving partner of Ann, will be greatly missed by Rachel, Alan, Rebecca and Mark, dear brother of Connie, Bob, Mary and Ruth and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service to take place in All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Friday, June 27 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only but donations, if wished, may be given for the R.N.L.I. and the North East Air Ambulance, c/o 250 High Street, Northallerton.

WOOD On June 21, peacefully in hospital, of 1 Willans Buildings, Gilesgate. Joe, aged 92 years, beloved husband of the late Ella, devoted dad of Joan and Pauline, a dear father-in-law of Mike and Robert, a much loved grandad of Michael and Audrey, Dan, Graeme and Susie, Richard, Greg and Angie and great-grandad of Daniel, Dylan and Henry. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, June 27 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the Bobby Robson Cancer Appeal. Friends welcome for refreshment at Pauline's home afterwards.

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