Monday 26 May 2008 - Sunday 01 June 2008

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.

Monday 19 May 2008 - Sunday 25 May 2008

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.

Monday 05 May 2008 - Sunday 11 May 2008

HODGKISS May 6, in hospital, of Wharrier Square, Wheatley Hill. Joyce (nee Berry), aged 59 years, a dearly loved wife of Edward, dearest mother of Sharon and Paul, grandma of Sheena, Carla and Jade, great-grandma of Adam and a much loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Cremation Monday at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 1.35 p.m. for service in All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill at 1.40 p.m. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Macmillan Nurses and Cancer Research.

NICHOLSON On May 7, peacefully, of Wheatley Hill. Audrey (nee Stubbings), in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Towson, a loving mother of Pearl, Margaret, Michael, Sus-an and the late Stuart, a dearest mother-in-law and a much loved nana and great-nana, also a loving sister. Cremation Durham Crematorium Wednesday, May 14. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at West Cornforth Salvation Army Citadel at 1.45 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

WARDLE Mary, on May 3, peacefully in hospital, aged 90 years, late of Wheatley Hill, dearly beloved mam of Carol, also a loving grandma and little grandma. Service and cremation to take place at Durham Crematorium on Monday, May 12 at 11.00 a.m. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the crematorium.

Monday 28 April 2008 - Sunday 04 May 2008

GRANEY Died Peacefully on April 23. William (Billy), aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jennie, much loved father of Terry, Fred, Maureen and the late Ian, loving father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad, brother and uncle. Requiem Mass Wednesday April 30, 10.30 a.m. at Thornley Roman Catholic Church, prior to interment at Wheatley Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to church funds c/o, Father G. Dickson.

MARKS April 25, peacefully, of Wordsworth Avenue, Wheatley Hill. Ethel (nee Robinson Cowley), aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Maurice, a loving mother of Anne and Edith, dearest mother-in-law of Michael and John, a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Cremation Durham Crematorium Wednesday, April 30. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill at 2.40 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

Monday 31 March 2008 - Sunday 06 April 2008

FORSTER On March 27 (suddenly). Charlie of Wheatley Hill, aged 84 years and 365 days husband to the late Doreen beloved father to Margaret, Stuart, Hilary and Charlie, a cherished father-in-law to Chris, Hazel and Susan, devoted grandad to Deborah. Would friends gather at All Saints Parish Church, Wheatley Hill at 1.15 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, followed by cremation at Durham. "Now shall they meet again in that garden of eternal bloom".

TEMPEST Gilbert March 30, of Handel Terrace, Wheatley Hill. Gilbert, aged 83 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Mabel, much loved dad of John, Gordon and Ian, a dear father-in-law and also a devoted grandad and great-grandad. Interment Wheatley Hill Cemetery Friday April 4. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at All Saint's Church, Wheatley Hill at 10.30 a.m. All enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service, Tel: (0191) 5864322.

Monday 24 March 2008 - Sunday 30 March 2008

THOMPSON March 21, peacefully, at Abbotts Court, Wheatley Hill. Margaret (Maggie), aged 94 years, formerly of Thornley, dearly loved wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of George, Alan, Margaret, Ann and Thomas, dearest mother-in-law of June, Janet, Graham, David and Gail, a devoted nana and great-nana, also a loving sister of Jean and Tommy and sister-in-law of Jean. Funeral service Monday, March 31 at Thornley Methodist Church 1.15 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.

Monday 03 March 2008 - Sunday 09 March 2008

ANDERSON March 5, peacefully, in hospital, of Wheatley Hill. Norman, aged 63 years, dearly loved husband of Eileen, a much loved dad of Denise and the late Christopher, a dear father-in-law of Darren, a loving grandad of Liam and Glen, also a loved brother and brother-in-law. Funeral service on Wednesday, March 12 at Durham Crematorium 10.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel

O'CONNOR February 26, peacefully, in hospital. Amy (nee Fulcher), aged 76 years, of Wheatley Hill, beloved wife of Ernest, loving mam of Alison and dearest gran of Amy. Private cremation for family. No flowers please by request.

Monday 25 February 2008 - Sunday 02 March 2008

ROUTLEDGE February 20, (peacefully, in hospital). Christina, aged 84 years. Devoted wife of the late John, beloved mam of Christina and Thomas, also a loving mother-in-law of Gordon and Maureen and a treasured nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service at Sacred Hearts and English Martyrs R.C. Church, Thornley on Thursday February 28, at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment in Wheatley Hill Cemetery. All enquiries to, Co-operative Funeral Care, Quilstyle Road, Wheatley Hill. Tel: (01429) 820111.

Monday 18 February 2008 - Sunday 24 February 2008

BARTLEY February 16, peacefully in hospital. Catherine (Kitty, nee Gilling), aged 84 years, of Wheatley Hill. Beloved wife of the late John, a dearly loved mother of Maureen, Eileen, Margaret, Teresa and Monica, a dearest mother-in-law, also a much loved nana and great-nana. Requiem Mass Tuesday, February 26 at Sacred Heart and English Martyrs R.C. Church, Thornley 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Wheatley Hill Cemetery. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P

Monday 11 February 2008 - Sunday 17 February 2008

ARMSTRONG February 10, peacefully at home, with his family around him, after a long illness bravely borne. Joe, aged 86 years, of Prior Street, Darlington, formerly of Wheatley Hill, dearly loved husband of Sarah, a much loved dad of Cheryl, Marie and Marjorie, dear father-in-law of Eric, Colin and John, devoted grandad of Louise, Ruth and Matthew also great-grandad of Robbie, Daniel, Woody and Theo. Funeral Friday February 22. Would friends please meet 12.00 noon for Requiem Mass at St. Augustine's R.C. Church, prior to cremation at Darlington. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice, Darlington.

SHUTT February 8, peacefully in Tenlands Care Home, Ferryhill, late of Wheatley Hill. Phyllis, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late John Baker Shutt, a dear mam of Marjorie and the late William and grandmother of John, also mother-in-law of John. Would family and friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill on Tuesday, February 19 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in Wheatley Hill Cemetery.

Monday 04 February 2008 - Sunday 10 February 2008

WILLIAMS Peterlee, (formerly Wheatley Hill). Suddenly at home following illness on January 31. Margaret, (former Post Lady). Much loved wife of the late Fred, devoted mum of Mark and Judith, also a dear sister of Matthew. Funeral to take place tomorrow, Wednesday February 6. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m.

Monday 28 January 2008 - Sunday 03 February 2008

GAIR Wheatley Hill January 28, suddenly. Jonathan (Jonty), aged 61 years, devoted husband of Marion, treasured dad of Lesley and Simon, father-in-law of John and Donna, much loved grandad to Shannon and Darcy and very sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral to take place on Monday February 4. Will friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium and afterwards at the Constitutional Club, Wheatley Hill.

Monday 14 January 2008 - Sunday 20 January 2008

BAXTER John Robert (Roy), aged 98 years, formerly of Wheatley Hill, died peacefully in hospital on January 16. Re-united with Betty, a loving and much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Service and cremation to take place on Thursday, January 24 at St Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Haswell and District Mencap. Donation box available at the Crema-torium.

DRESSER George Waggett On Thursday, January 10, peacefully, in York Hospital. George aged 83 years, of Selby, formerly of Wheatley Hill, dearly loved husband of the late Nellie, much loved father to Valerie and George and a loved and missed grandad. Funeral service will take place on Monday January 21 at 2.00 p.m. at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill, followed by interment in Wheatley Hill Cemetery. Flowers or donations in lieu if so desired for All Saints' Church. A plate will be provided at the service. Enquiries to Speckmans Funeral Service. Tel: (01429) 838199.

Monday 31 December 2007 - Sunday 06 January 2008

GORDON On December 27, peacefully in hospital, of Wheatley Hill. Joseph Norman, beloved son of the late Thomas and Dorothy, a dearly loved brother, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, January 8. Friends please meet at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill for service at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given to church funds.

Monday 17 December 2007 - Sunday 23 December 2007

BLADES Ken on December 19, suddenly, aged 71 years, of Harper Bungalows, Wheatley Hill, a dear husband of Mary, loving dad of Colin, a dear father-in-law of Deb also a dear brother of Maureen. Service to take place at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill on Monday, December 24 at 2.00 p.m., prior to interment at Wheatley Hill Cemetery. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the Church. No flowers by request please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to the Macmillan Nurses c/o R.G. Bennett Funeral Director, 38 Middle Street, Blackhall. Tel: (0191) 5184012.

Monday 10 December 2007 - Sunday 16 December 2007

SMITH (Wheatley Hill) Suddenly, on December 6. Alan, aged 42 years. Darling husband of Julie, a devoted dad of Daniel and Bethany. Much loved son of Marian and Ray, also a loving brother of Graham and Helen and a dear son-in-law to Michael and Sandra. Funeral to take place on Thursday December 13. Would friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill at 1.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Sunderland Cremator ium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to the church fund.

TUNSTALL December 7. Died in hospital of Cassop. Francis Banks, aged 82 years. Beloved son of the late George Albert and Hannah Tunstall, (Thornley). Funeral service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill, Monday December 17, at 1.30 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at the church.

Monday 03 December 2007 - Sunday 09 December 2007

MITTEN (Wingate) Peacefully on December 2. Margaret (nee Jordan), aged 88 years, devoted wife of the late Roly, much loved mother of Rob, Margaret, Janet and the late Ron, mother-in-law of Wendy, Christine and Bill, also a loving granma and great-granma. Funeral to take place on Monday, December 10. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill.

Monday 19 November 2007 - Sunday 25 November 2007

BARSBY Marion, aged 39 years, previously of Wheatley Hill and Trimdon Colliery died on November 16, 2007 in Dorchester, Dorset. Beloved daughter of George William (Bill) and Marjorie Barsby and sister of Graham Barsby.

FORSTER November 15, 2007, (peacefully), in Defoe Court Nursing Home. Elsie, (nee Pooley), aged 97 years, (formerly of Wheatley Hill). Loving wife of the late Robert, dearly loved mam of Joan and the late Joyce, dearest mother-in-law of Jack, much loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Thursday November 22. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at All Saint's Church, Wheatley Hill followed by burial in Wheatley Hill Cemetery. Will be loved and remembered always.

Monday 12 November 2007 - Sunday 18 November 2007

CAVE Edna (nee Bowes) In hospital on November 14, of Peterlee (formerly of Wheatley Hill). Edna, aged 74 years, dearly beloved wife of Jimmy, much loved mam of Lynn and Jim, dear mother-in-law, also treasured grandmother and great-grandmother. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Wednes-day, November 21. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to The Stroke Society. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Ltd., Peterlee. Tel (0191) 5864322.

DAWSON Frederick (Pop) Peacefully in hospital after a long illness bravely borne. Fred, aged 80 years, of Thornley. Loving father of Beryl and Robert, dear father-in-law of Keith and Alison, much loved grandfather of Louise, Craig and Andrea, also Stan, Claire and Christopher, great-grandfather of Jack, also a dear brother. Funeral service will take place on Thursday November 15, at 1.00 p.m. in Thornley Methodist Chapel, prior to burial in Thornley Cemetery. Will family and friends please meet at chapel. Any enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, Wheatley Hill. Tel: (01429) 820111.

Monday 05 November 2007 - Sunday 11 November 2007

GUTCHER (Wheatley Hill) On November 5. James Andrew Gutcher, aged 89 years, a dear and caring husband of Josie, much loved dad of our devoted sons Allan, Brian and John, also our very caring daughters-in-law Denise, Janice and Lynne and a treasured grandad of our delightful grandchildren. Funeral to take place on Friday, November 9. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the N.S.P.C.C. Bus provided from cemetery gates.

Monday 29 October 2007 - Sunday 04 November 2007

HILDREW October 25, died suddenly at home. Richard Martin (Richie), aged 35 years, of Wheatley Hill, much loved son of Ruth and the late John, devoted dad of Jack and Robbie, beloved brother of Susan, John, Wendy and Colin, dearly loved boyfriend of Zarah, also a dear uncle and great-uncle. Cortege to leave 18 Aged Miners, Wheatley Hill for funeral service at Thornley R.C. Church Tuesday, November 6 at 10.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crema-torium.

WOOD October 30 (peacefully in Bishop Auckland General Hospital Ward 6), of Bishop Auckland, formerly of Wheatley Hill. Mary (nee Curry), aged 72 years, loving mam of Tracey and Carolyn, Alan and Tracey, devoted grandmother of Carly, Sam and Sophie. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, November 6 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be left at Durham Crematorium in a collection plate for M.I.N.D. Ltd., St Hilda's House 11 Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SQ.

Monday 15 October 2007 - Sunday 21 October 2007

DUNN (Wheatley Hill) Suddenly on October 11. James (Jim), aged 86 years, devoted husband of Marie, much loved dad of Jim, Marie, Kevin, Karen, Anne, Michael, Stephen and the late Peter, a loving father-in-law, also a loving grandfather and great-grandfather and sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral to take place on Thursday, October 18. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Thornley R.C. Church at 8.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please by request. Donations in lieu to the British Heart Foundation or Marie Curie Nurses.

ROBINSON (nee Mitcheson) On October 13. Ruby, aged 79 years, of Wingate (formerly of Wheatley Hill), beloved wife of the late Norman, loving mam of Jack, Joy, Ruby and Norma, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Would friends please meet for service on Friday, October 19 at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill, 12.20 p.m., prior to cremation at Hartlepool Crematorium. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made to the Premature Baby Unit, North Tees Hospital or the Macmillan Nurses (can be given to family).

THOMPSON October 15, of South View, Wheatley Hill. Margaret (Peggy, nee Gibson), aged 82 years, devoted wife of the late Stan, dearly loved mother of June, Malcolm and the late Maud, dearest mother-in-law of John and Elaine, a much loved gran and great-gran, also a dear sister-in-law. Cortege leaving residence at 10.45 a.m. on Tuesday, October 23. Friends please meet at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill for Requiem Mass at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Church Funds.

Monday 08 October 2007 - Sunday 14 October 2007

EGGLESTONE October 2, peacefully, in The Hawthorns Nursing Home, of Wheatley Hill, formerly of Hartlepool. Robert, aged 86 years, loving husband of Isobelle (nee Farrer) and the late Mary, beloved father of Mary, Edward and Jill, step-father of Jim, Mary, Bette, Jean, Margaret and the late Tony, also a loving granda and great-granda. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, October 10. Friends please meet at Thornley Methodist Chapel at 1.00 p.m., followed by a second service and cremation at Stranton Grange Crema-torium, Hartlepool at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be sent to The Hawthorns Nursing Home, Peterlee. Dearly loved. You will be sadly missed. Peace be with you always.

HALL Elsie (nee Hardy) In hospital on October 6, of Handel Terrace, Wheatley Hill. Elsie, aged 88 years, dearly beloved wife of the late John, loving mam of Morris and William, dear mother-in-law of Mary and Valerie, treasured grandma of Karen, Susan and Rachel, great-grandma of Megan and Niamh. Cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, October 11. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill at 2.15 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Ltd., Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

HEALE On October 6, peacefully at home, of Trimdon Station. Sheila, aged 66 years, beloved wife of Robert, a dear mam of Allyson and Patricia, loving mother-in-law of John, a proud nana and step-nana of Laura, Samantha and Eve Isabel. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill on Monday, October 15 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to MENCAP.

Monday 01 October 2007 - Sunday 07 October 2007

APPLEBY Wheatley Hill September 28. Elizabeth (Telford), aged 71 years, a loving mam, grandma and great-grandma. Service in All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill on Thursday, October 4 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only. Donations to Ward 8 Hartlepool Hospital c/o Olive Grant, 21 Byron Terrace, Shotton.

BURTON On September 30, peacefully in hospital. Jean (nee Bowes), aged 70 years, beloved wife of George, a dear mam of Stuart and Nicola, dear mother-in-law of Karen, a proud gran of Gareth, Ryan, Abbie and Aaron. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill on Thursday, October 4 at 11.45 a.m., followed by interment in Wheatley Hill Cemetery.

POND September 29, (peacefully, in hospital, after a long illness), of Wheatley Hill. Susannah, (nee Potts), aged 78 years. Loving wife of Thomas, much loved mam of Adrian and Nigel, mother-in-law of Wendy and grandmother of Sophie. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday October 10. Friends please meet for a service at St. Mary's Church, Easington at 10.30 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to, The Alzheimers Day Centre, 2 Heather Grove, Hartlepool. TS24 8QZ.

WILLIAMS Mary On September 30, in hospital, of Ridgeway House and Granville Terrace, Wheatley Hill. Mary aged 84 years. Will be sadly missed by Barry and Allison. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Monday, October 8. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Crema torium at 10.30 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Ltd. Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

Monday 27 August 2007 - Sunday 02 September 2007

BROUGHTON Wheatley Hill On August 23 peacefully. Thomas (Tot), aged 76 years, loving husband of Alma, much loved dad of Michael and Angela and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral to take place Thursday, August 30. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m.

Monday 20 August 2007 - Sunday 26 August 2007

LOWTHER (Wheatley Hill) August 17. Hannah Jane, (nee Jacomb), aged 74 years. Loving wife of the late Wreford, mother of Janice and Colin, dear sister to Sheila, mother-in-law to Gordon, much loved gran to Katy, Adam, Helen, Jenny and Marc. Funeral to take place on Friday August 24. Friends please meet for service at All Saint's Church, Wheatley Hill at 12.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. and afterwards at Wheatley Hill Scouts Hut.

Monday 06 August 2007 - Sunday 12 August 2007

ATKINSON August 4, peacefully at home in Newton Aycliffe (formerly of Wheatley Hill). David, aged 63 years beloved husband of Christine, loving dad of Gary, Graeme, Andrew, Joseph and Sharon, also a much loved son, brother, father-in-law and grandad. Will friends please meet for service at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe on Friday, August 10 at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made to the Macmillan Nurses (Plate at Church).

Monday 30 July 2007 - Sunday 05 August 2007

GORDON On July 30, in hospital, of Wheatley Hill. Mary Dorothy, beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy, a dearly loved sister, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, August 7. Friends please meet at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill for service at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given to Church Funds.

Monday 23 July 2007 - Sunday 29 July 2007

HUMES July 22, (peacefully, after a short illness), formerly of Wheatley Hill. Lorna, (nee McGrath), aged 85 years. Loving wife of the late John, much loved mam of John, Derek and Brian, mother-in-law of Ann, a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to take place on Monday July 30, at Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.

Monday 02 July 2007 - Sunday 08 July 2007

LUKE On July 7, suddenly at home, of Dodds Close, Wheatley Hill. Peggy (nee Strauchan), aged 84 years beloved wife of the late Joseph Williamson, dearly loved mother of Carol, Brian and Allan, dearest mother-in-law of John and Julia, a much loved grandma and great-grandma, a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Cortege to leave the residence Friday at 12.30 p.m. for a private service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be sent to Village Methodist Chapel c/o Cassop.

MARTIN Mary Bridget June 29, of Bannatyne Lodge, Peterlee (late of Wheatley Hill). Mary, aged 79 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Richard, a much loved mam of Susan, Richard and Julie, dear mother-in-law of Alan, Lesley and Michael also devoted gran of Helen, David, Martin, Robbie, Shaun, Rory and Ricky. Cremation Durham Crematorium Friday, July 6. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Our Lady of the Rosary R.C. Church Peterlee at 12.30 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322. Sadly Missed R.I.P

Monday 25 June 2007 - Sunday 01 July 2007

HOUGHTON June 30, (peacefully, in hospital), of Thornley. Lilian, (Lily, nee Adams), aged 90 years. Loving wife of Tom, beloved mam, stepmother, grandma and great-grandma. At families request, due to unforeseen circumstances the date of the funeral has been changed to Monday July 9, at 12.00 noon. Would friends please meet for service at Thornley Methodist Church, prior to interment in Wheatley Hill Cemetery.

ORCHARD On June 20. Malcolm, aged 65 years, beloved brother of Iris and Eleanor, brother-in-law of Cliff, a sadly missed uncle of Paula and Steven and will sadly missed by all his family and friends. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill on Thursday June 28 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Wheatley Hill Cemetery. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Care, Wheatley Hill. Tel: (01429) 820111.

THACKERAY Margaret In hospital on June 24, of Patton Walk, Wheatley Hill. Dearly beloved wife of the late David, a much loved mam of Jean and David, also a treasured grandma and great-grandma. Cremation Durham Crematorium Thursday June 28. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at All Saint's Church, Wheatley Hill at 12.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to, The British Heart Foundation. All enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

Monday 11 June 2007 - Sunday 17 June 2007

BROWN Died peacefully in Abbotts Court on June 10. Doris (Dolly), late of Thornley, aged 93 years, a dearly loved auntie and great-auntie. Friends please meet for service at Thornley Methodist Chapel on Monday, June 18 at 11.15 a.m., followed by private cremation at Durham Crematorium. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to Abbotts Court Nursing Home, Wheatley Hill Amenities Fund, plate provided in chapel.

COWIE Tom June 6, (suddenly, at home), aged 67 years, of Wheatley Terrace, Wheatley Hill. A much loved brother of Benny and the late Bob. Service to take place All Saint's Church, Wheatley Hill on Wednesday at 11.00 a.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.

HEDLEY On June 9, peacefully in Abbotts Court Nursing Home, formerly of Johnson Estate, Wheatley Hill. Robert, aged 76 years, beloved husband of the late Olwyn, a dear father of Susan, Derek and Alan and step-father to Julie, a much loved brother and father-in-law, also a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. Cortege to leave residence Thursday at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill for a service at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Transport provided.

Monday 28 May 2007 - Sunday 03 June 2007

POULSON On May 26, (peacefully, at The Hawthorns Care Home, Peterlee), of Harper Bungalows, Wheatley Hill. Robert Henry, aged 66 years. Beloved husband of Sybil, devoted father of David, dearest father-in-law of Beverley and a much loved granda of Gemma Louise and John Robert, also a loving brother of Jim, Joan and Anne. Interment Wheatley Hill Cemetery, Monday June 4. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Thornley R.C. Church at 11.00 a.m. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy. R.I.P.

Monday 21 May 2007 - Sunday 27 May 2007

GRATTON On May 21, peacefully at home. John Robert (Bob) aged 78 years, beloved husband of Betty, loving dad of Judith and Allison and their partners Bob and Tony, a proud grandpa of Sarah, Emma, Christopher and Thomas and grandpa Bob of Jack, Joe, Jon, Charlie, Willie and Ruby, a beloved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill on Wednesday May 30 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Macmillan Nurses and Marie Curie.

Monday 14 May 2007 - Sunday 20 May 2007

STAINSBY On May 12 (after a long illness, in hospital), of Liddell Terrace, Wheatley Hill. Cornelius (Con), aged 75 years, a beloved husband of the late Thelma (nee Lowery), a dearly loved father, a dearest father-in-law and a much loved granda. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 12.05 p.m. Friends please meet at All Saints' Church for service at 12.15 p.m., followed by interment at Wheatley Hill Cemetery.

Monday 07 May 2007 - Sunday 13 May 2007

FISHWICK May 7, (peacefully, in hospital), of Wheatley Hill. John, loving husband of Elizabeth, much loved dad of Janice and respected father-in-law of Keith, precious grandad of Nicola and David, Kay and Steven and adored great-grandad. Cortege leaving residence Monday at 11.10 a.m. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service and cremation at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations to, CRY c/o, Mr. Keith Gilson.

GUTCHER Sydney Suddenly, but peacefully on May 9, 2007, at home. Syd, aged 77 years, of Redcar, (formerly of Wheatley Hill). The dearly beloved husband of Sylvia and the much loved father of Malcolm, Tina, Kathryn and the late Colin and Janet, also the dearest father-in-law of Bev, Mark, Ian and Dale, the devoted grandad of Kevin, Michelle, Lee, Leah, Jonny and Sasha. Funeral service takes place on Thursday May 17, at 2.30 p.m. in St. Peter's Church, Redcar followed by cremation at St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 3.45 p.m. Friends please meet at church. Floral tributes if so desired may be delivered to, Guisborough Co-operative Funeral Care, Park Lane, Guisborough for 12.00 noon Thursday please. Enquiries, tel: (01287) 637700.

Monday 30 April 2007 - Sunday 06 May 2007

CARR April 30 (peacefully), of Peterlee Cottages, Wheatley Hill (formerly of Jersey). John, aged 62 years, a dear partner of Joyce, a beloved and devoted dad of Sharon and Lynn, father-in-law of Cliff and Andrew, a treasured grandad of Laura and Alex and a loving brother to Monica. Would friends please meet for service on Wednesday, May 9 at Sacred Hearts and English Martyrs R.C. Church, Thornley at 10.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.

COWIE April 30, (peacefully, after a short illness), of Wheatley Hill. Violet (nee Nunn), aged 83 years. Loving wife to the late James, precious mam of Sandra and Catherine, mother-in-law of John and grandma to Emily and Adam. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, 12.10 p.m. at All Saint's Church, Wheatley Hill followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at

HACKWORTH April 30, peacefully, after a long courageous battle with his family by his side of East View, Wheatley Hill. Thomas (Tommy), aged 73 years. Devoted and dearly loved husband and best friend of Jean, precious dad of Jackson and Lesley, much loved father- in-law of Christine. Cortege leaving residence Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at All Saint's Church, for service at 2.40 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to, The Macmillan Cancer Trust.

Monday 23 April 2007 - Sunday 29 April 2007

BRADLEY April 22, unexpectedly in hospital, of Wheatley Hill. Robert, aged 87 years. Dearly loved brother and uncle. Cremation Durham Crematorium Tuesday May 1. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at All Saint's Church, Wheatley Hill at 1.40 p.m. All enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

Monday 16 April 2007 - Sunday 22 April 2007

WARD Josephine Ward, (nee Tunstall). Died at home on April 7. A dearly loved mother, grand-mother, sister and aunt. Her family would like to welcome her many friends and fellow walkers to attend the service at All Saint's Church, Wheatley Hill, on Monday April 23, at 11.00 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Cremato