Monday 06 August 2007 - Sunday 12 August 2007

STONES Ludworth Peacefully at home on August 3. Ken, aged 72 years. Devoted husband of Bina, loving father of Walter, April and Denise, treasured grandad and great-grandad, also much loved brother, brother-in-law and sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral to take place on Thursday August 9. Would friends please meet for service at Salvation Army Hall, Sherburn Hill, at 10.45 a.m. followed by interment in Shadforth Cemetery and afterwards at Sherburn Village W.M.C. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to, The MacMillan Nurses c/o, the family.

Monday 09 July 2007 - Sunday 15 July 2007

ATKIN On July 9, peacefully in hospital. Catherine (Kitty), aged 72 years, of Ludworth. Beloved wife of the late Kevin, a dear mother of Philip and the late Denise, a proud nana of Ashley, Gavin and Lauren, a loving great-nana of Kieron, Hayley, Jack and Luke, a dear sister of Joan, sister-in-law of Ian, Anne, Joan and the late Patricia and Terry, also a beloved aunt of Katrina. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Thornley R.C. Church on Monday, July 16 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Shadforth Cemetery.

Monday 07 May 2007 - Sunday 13 May 2007

BRIGGS May 10, (suddenly), of Newton Aycliffe, (late of Ludworth). Raymond, (Ray), aged 76 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Doris, a dear brother, and a much loved uncle who will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet in St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, Thursday for a service at 11.00 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.

WHITTLE Suddenly on May 7, of Ludworth. Beatrice, aged 80 years, loving wife of the late Edward, much loved mother and grandmother. Funeral to take place on Friday, May 11. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m.

Monday 30 April 2007 - Sunday 06 May 2007

HALL On May 1 (peacefully, in hospital), of Ludworth. Henry, aged 64 years, beloved dad of Henry, Michael and Michelle, a sadly missed father-in-law of Elaine, Wendy and Stu, also a treasured granda and great-granda and a much missed brother. Would friends please meet for service at Sacred Hearts and English Martyrs R.C. Church, Thornley on Thursday, May 10 at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment at Thornley Cemetery. Coach provided from residence. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Macmillan Nurses care of Wendy. Refreshments afterwards at Sherburn Village W.M.C.

Monday 05 February 2007 - Sunday 11 February 2007

BRAIN February 6, suddenly in hospital. Thomas, aged 87 years, of Ludworth, a dear uncle. Will all family and friends meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13.

Monday 20 November 2006 - Sunday 26 November 2006

MORGAN November 21 (peace fully, in hospital). Frederick William, aged 86 years, of Ludworth. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, loving dad of Dennis, Shirley and David, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved grandad. Funeral service to take place on Monday November 27, at Durham Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium Chapel, family flowers only.

Monday 06 November 2006 - Sunday 12 November 2006

GRADON November 2, (peace fully), at Ruskin Crescent, Thornley, (late of Ludworth). Joseph Carr, aged 79 years. A dearly loved brother, dearest brother-in-law and a much loved uncle. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 10.50 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth for service at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in Shadforth Cemetery.

Monday 21 August 2006 - Sunday 27 August 2006

SUNLEY John (Jack) August 23 (peacefully, in hospital), formerly of Ludworth and Wheatley Hill. Jack, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Ann, a dearly loved dad of Trevor, a dear father-in-law of Susan, also a devoted grandad and great-grandad. Cortege to leave his residence on Tuesday for service and cremation in Stranton Grange Crematorium Chapel at 10.00 a.m. Friends and neighbours are kindly invited, please meet at the Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Found-ation.

Monday 22 May 2006 - Wednesday 24 May 2006

ATKIN On May 21 (after a long illness bravely borne), of Thornton Close, Ludworth. Kevin, aged 76 years, beloved husband of Kitty, a dearly loved father of Philip and the late Denise, also a much loved grandfather of Ashley, Gavin and Lauren and a great-grandfather. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Thornley on Thursday, May 25 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Shadforth Cemetery.

Monday 08 May 2006 - Sunday 14 May 2006

RUTH May 10 (peacefully), of Ludworth, formerly of Thornley. Mary Elizabeth (nee Sewell), aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late William Stephenson, dearly loved mother of Marion, Mary, Marjorie, Bill and Alison dearest mother-in-law and a much loved grandma and granny. Cortege leaving Ludworth Wednesday at 9.50 a.m. Friends please meet at Thornley Methodist Church for service at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Thornley Cemetery.

Monday 01 May 2006 - Sunday 07 May 2006

WRIGHT April 28. Died peacefully in hospital after a short illness of Barnard Avenue, Ludworth. Ivy Elizabeth (nee Charnock), aged 84 years. Beloved wife of Rolph, dearest mam of Reg, Rolph and the late Doris, mother-in-law of Ann, devoted grandmother of Judith and David. great - grandmother of Daniel, sister of Arnold and the late Fred. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday May 5, at 12.00 noon. Greatly missed

Monday 23 January 2006 - Sunday 29 January 2006

MORGAN January 23 (suddenly), of Barnard Avenue, Ludworth. Michael, aged 80 years. Dear son of the late Michael and Lily, loving brother of Mary, Colin and the late Bill, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research. Friends please meet at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth on Monday January 30, at 2.00 p.m. for service followed by interment in Shadforth Cemetery. All are welcome after service for refreshments at Ludworth Community Centre.

Monday 09 January 2006 - Sunday 15 January 2006

HUTCHINSON January 8 (suddenly, in hospital), of Barnard Avenue, Ludworth. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 71 years. Beloved wife of the late Bob, devoted mother of Glyn, a treasured grandma of Claire and Lindsay, also sadly missed great-grandma. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday January 17, at 12.30 p.m.

Monday 10 October 2005 - Sunday 16 October 2005

GEDDES On October 7, suddenly but peacefully, in Regent View Nursing Home, formerly of Ludworth. Hilda (nee Prince), aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late John, devoted mam of Mary, Jimmy, John, Ellen and Walter, a sadly missed mother-in-law, a treasured grandma and great-grandma. Would friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill on Monday, October 17 at 2.00 p.m., prior to interment in Wheatley Hill Cemetery. Refreshments afterwards at Ludworth Community Centre.

Monday 19 September 2005 - Sunday 25 September 2005

YOULL September 19 (peacefully at home), of Barnard Avenue, Ludworth. Tucker, aged 70 years, beloved husband of Mary, a dear dad to Raymond and Valerie, father-in-law to David, a much loved grandad to Nick and Craig and also a brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, September 26 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please with donations kindly accepted by Cancer Research.

Monday 18 April 2005 - Sunday 24 April 2005

SUNLEY April 19 (peacefully in hospital), of Beddell House, Sherburn Hospital and formerly of Gloucestershire Drive, Belmont, originally from Ludworth. Jim, aged 77 years, beloved husband of the late Kath, a much missed brother of Nancy and a great friend to many. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, April 26 at 11.30 a.m.

Monday 21 March 2005 - Sunday 27 March 2005

HARRISON March 18, at Peterlee Care Home, (late of Ludworth). Eliza, aged 75 years. Beloved mother of Thomas and David, also a devoted grandma and great-grandma. Funeral to take place on Wednesday March 23. Would family and friends please meet at Thornley Methodist Church for service at 10.00 a.m. Prior to interment in Thornley Cemetery.

Monday 07 March 2005 - Sunday 13 March 2005

HUGHES March 9 (peacefully, in hospital), of Barnard Avenue Ludworth. Cicely, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late John Edward Lewis, devoted mam of Mildred and David, a sadly missed mother-in-law of Bert and Liz and treasured nanna of Sue, Neil and Joanne, also a dearest nanna of Nathan, Lewis and Lucy. Would friends and relatives please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth on Tuesday March 15, at 10.40 a.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.

Monday 28 February 2005 - Sunday 06 March 2005

GREENER On March 2 (peacefully), of Barnard Avenue, Ludworth. John Robert, aged 80 years, beloved husband of the late Sally, a dearest dad of Kitty, a sadly missed brother, grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, March 8 at 1.00 p.m.

MORGAN On March 2, peacefully in hospital, of Barnard Avenue, Ludworth. Margaret (nee Forster), aged 88 years, beloved wife of Fred, a loving stepmother, grandma and aunty. Cortege leaving residence Tuesday, 1.30 p.m. Friends please meet for service and cremation at 2.00 p.m. at Durham Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to R.N.I.B.

Monday 07 February 2005 - Sunday 13 February 2005

ASHFORD February 9 (suddenly, in hospital), of Margaret Street, Ludworth. Douglas, aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Eileen (nee English), dearly loved father of Terry and John Thomas, dearest father-in-law of Amanda and Tracy and a much loved grandad (Doug) of Mark, Jamie, Maria and Rebecca. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday at 12.50 p.m. Friends please meet at Thornley R.C. Church for Requiem Mass at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment at Thornley Cemetery. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy. R.I.P.

Monday 20 December 2004 - Sunday 26 December 2004

DUNN John (Jack) Of Ludworth, died bravely on December 20, after a long suffering in hospital. Beloved husband of the late Lavinia, father of David, Jean, Eric and Heather, a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather and a well respected member of the community. Special thanks from the family to John and Thomas on Ward 1, University Hospital North Durham for their kindness and support during the hours of need. Funeral to take place on Thursday, December 30. Would friends please meet at Thornley Methodist Chapel for service at 12.00 noon, prior to interment at Thornley Cemetery.

Monday 06 December 2004 - Sunday 12 December 2004

CRAGGS John On December 5, of Moor Crescent, Ludworth. John, aged 62 years, dearly beloved husband of Mary, loving father of Leslie, Tracy, Michelle and Julie, dearest brother of Norman and Phyllis also a treasured grandad of Colin. Interment Shadforth Cemetery on Friday, December 10. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass at Thornley R.C. Church at 10.00 a.m. R.I.P.

Monday 29 November 2004 - Sunday 05 December 2004

INCHLIFFE December 1 (peacefully), in Hallgarth Nursing Home, Durham City (formerly of Thornley and Ludworth). Ellen (nee Dixon), aged 81 years. Beloved mum, gran and sister. Funeral service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday December 7, at 10.00 a.m. Cortege to leave son's residence at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to, Antony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust.

Monday 08 November 2004 - Sunday 14 November 2004

HUMES November 6, (at home), of Ludworth. Maud, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas, much loved mam of Maureen and Janet, also a devoted mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Funeral to take place on Thursday, November 11. Would friends please meet at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth for service at 1.00 p.m. prior to interment in Shadforth Cemetery.

Monday 01 November 2004 - Sunday 07 November 2004

STOVES Irene On October 28, of St. Aidan Lodge (late of Ludworth). Irene, aged 83 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Ronnie, loving mother and grandmother. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Thursday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to St. Aidan Lodge Residents' Fund.

Monday 18 October 2004 - Sunday 24 October 2004

CAMPBELL October 20 (suddenly, at home), of Moor Crescent, Ludworth. Christine (nee Davies), aged 51 years. Beloved wife of Brian, dearly loved mother of Wendy, also a devoted gran of Michael and Sam, sadly missed sister of Annetta and Gwen, sister-in-law of Terry, Alan, Peg, Gill, Jeanette, Jean, George, family and friends. Cortege to leave residence on Tuesday, October 26, at 11.00 a.m. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth at 11.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Coach provided from residence.

JACKSON October 19 (suddenly), of Moor Crescent, Ludworth (formerly of West Cornforth). Margaret (nee Webb), aged 55 years. Dearly loved partner of Lawson, beloved mother of Kevin and Katherine, a dear mother-in-law of Nicola, also a devoted granny to all. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth on Monday, at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in Shadforth Cemetery.

Monday 31 May 2004 - Sunday 06 June 2004

LAVELLE May 27, John Dominic aged 41 years, peacefully in hospital in Nottingham, late of Ludworth. Beloved son of Anne and the late Frank, beloved dad, grandad, brother and uncle. Always in our hearts until we meet again.

Monday 17 May 2004 - Sunday 23 May 2004

HUGHES May 17 (suddenly in hospital), of Barnard Avenue, Ludworth. John Edward Lewis, aged 84 years, beloved husband of Cicely, a much missed dad to Mildred and David and a loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Would family and friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth on Friday, May 21 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.

Monday 02 February 2004 - Sunday 08 February 2004

STOVES Ronnie February 2 (after a long illness), of 25 Coalford Road, Sherburn Village (late of Ludworth). Ronnie, aged 80 years, dearly beloved husband of Irene, a loving father of Colin and Irene, a dear father-in-law of Sonia and Brian, also a devoted grandfather of Julie, Carolyn, Elizabeth and Baby Eleanor. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Monday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham.

Monday 12 January 2004 - Sunday 18 January 2004

WHITE January 14, 2004, after a short illness, at her home in York (late of Ludworth). Bella (nee Million), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Frank, much loved mum of Sylvia, Ray, Sue and the late Wilf, loving mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Funeral service will be held at St Barnabas' Church, Leeman Road on Wednes-day, January 21 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at York Crema-torium. Family flowers only please, by request, but if desired donations in lieu may be given to St Leonard's Hospice and Cancer Research. A plate will be provided at the service.

Monday 29 December 2003 - Sunday 04 January 2004

DAVIES Marjorie December 25, of 5 Greystones, Ludworth. Marjorie, aged 82 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Peter Samuel, a loving mother, mother-in-law, nanna and great-nanna. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Monday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Crematorium at 10.00 a.m.

STANNARD December 26 (in hos-pital), of Barnard Avenue, Ludworth. George, aged 47 years, dearly loved partner of Marion, also much loved brother and uncle. Cortege leaving residence Tuesday at 12.05 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth for service at 12.15 p.m., followed by interment at Shadforth Cemetery.

Monday 15 December 2003 - Sunday 21 December 2003

CRISP December 12 (suddenly), of Barnard Avenue, Ludworth. Stephen, aged 78 years, beloved husband of Rose, dearly loved father of Lilian and a much loved grandad of Steven, Richard, David, Elizabeth and Adam, a dear brother, brother-in-law, also a dear friend of Paul and David. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 10.40 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Everyone welcome back to the Community Centre for refreshments, bus provided.

Monday 13 October 2003 - Sunday 19 October 2003

BRADWELL On October 9 (peacefully), of Yohden Court Lodge, Blackhall (formerly of Ludworth). George, aged 93 years, beloved husband of the late Maisie, brother of Linsley, Peggy and the late Jack. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. No flowers by request. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, Sherburn Hill, Tel. (0191) 3720283.

EWENS October 14, peacefully, of Thornton Close, Ludworth. Norman, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Lilian, much loved father of Norma, Elizabeth and Edward, a dear father-in-law, also a devoted granda, great-granda and sadly missed brother-in-law. Cortege to leave residence on Monday at 1.05 p.m. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth at 1.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Refreshments afterwards at Ludworth Community Centre.

Monday 08 September 2003 - Sunday 14 September 2003

DELUCE September 7, peacefully, at Kell Crescent, Sherburn Hill (late of Ludworth). John, aged 87 years, beloved husband of Lillian (nee Sedgewick), dearly loved father, grandad and great-grandad. Cortege leaving esidence Friday at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth for service at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at the cemetery.

GRADON September 10 (peace-fully), at Barnard Avenue, Ludworth. Walter, aged 72 years, beloved brother of Joe, George and Nancy and a much loved uncle and great-uncle. Cortege leaving residence Tuesday at 12.20 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth for service at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment at Shadforth Cemetery.

Monday 28 April 2003 - Sunday 04 May 2003

LEATHERS April 26, (peacefully, at home). Maud, (nee Bates), aged 84 years, of Moor Crescent, Ludworth. A devoted wife of the late Thomas William, a dearly loved mam of Peter, Aby, Martin and Thomas, much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral to take place on Friday May 2. Service to take place at Sherburn Hill Methodist Chapel at 10.50 a.m. followed by cremation at Sunderland Crematorium and afterwards at Sherburn Hill Community Centre. Bus provided from residence.

Monday 07 April 2003 - Sunday 13 April 2003

SUNLEY April 6, (suddenly, at home), of Wheatley Hill, (formerly of Ludworth). Eleanor, aged 62 years, dearly loved mam of Philip and Leesa, a beloved sister of Jack, Ken, Frank, Hazel and Tom, sister-in-law of Ann, Ina and Joyce, also a dear aunt. Funeral to take place on Monday. Would friends please meet at All Saint's Church, Wheatley Hill for service at 2.30 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu to church funds c/o, Father Vaizey.

Monday 23rd December 2002 - Sunday 29th December 2002

HARRISONDecember 23, (in hospital), of Barnard Avenue, Ludworth. Silas, aged 77 years, much loved brother of Frederick and Eliza, a loving uncle and sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral to take place on Friday, January 3. Will friends please meet for service at St. Bartholemew's Church, Thornley at 11.15 a.m. followed by interment in Thornley Cemetery.

Monday 24th June 2002 - Sunday 30th June 2002

SAVAGE June 22, after a long illness bravely borne, of Thornton Close, Ludworth. Charles, aged 71 years, beloved husband of Mary Ann, dearly loved father of Keith and Neil, a dear father-in-law of Julie, much loved grandad of Leanne and Michael, great-grandad of Cain and Gaynor, a sadly missed brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege to leave residence on Friday at 11.50 a.m. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in Thornley R.C. Church at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Thornley Cemetery. Friends are kindly invited to Crossways Hotel, Thornley for refreshments afterwards.

Monday 27th May 2002 - Sunday 2nd June 2002

GAVAGHAN On May 26, of 110 Barnard Avenue, Ludworth. Anthony, aged 75 years, dearly beloved son of the late Peter and Mary and loving brother, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin. Interment Thornley Cemetery, Friday. Received into church Thursday at 6.00 p.m. Cortege leaving his brother's residence 4 Howden Gardens, Wingate. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass at Thornley R.C. Church at 10.00 a.m.On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.

Monday 29th April 2002 - Sunday 5th May 2002

ROBINSONApril 28 (peacefully), in Belmont Grange Clinic, Durham, (late of Ludworth). Michael, aged 89 years, beloved husband of the late Madge, dearly loved father of Chris and Gloria, a dear father-in-law of John and grandad of Lisa, also a dear friend of Harry. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth on Friday at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Shadforth Cemetery.

Monday 15th April 2002 - Sunday 21st April 2002

DUNBAR April 16 (peacefully, in hospital), of Barnard Avenue, Ludworth. Jack, aged 80 years, devoted husband of the late Joan, beloved father and grandfather. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday at 10.00 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations to R.A.F Benevolent Fund.