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 Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations please to MENCAP.

 

Monday 09 April 2007 - Sunday 15 April 2007

 

WHINN April 6, (peacefully), in Hartlepool Hospital. Lilian, (nee Hogg), aged 80 years, of Wingate, (formerly of Thornley). Beloved wife of the late Kenneth, loving mother of Gwen, Alan, Jennifer and Kevin, much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Would family and friends please meet at All Saint's Church, Wheatley Hill for funeral service on Tuesday, April 17, at 1.00 p.m. prior to cremation. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to, North East Air Ambulance.

 

SMITH April 13, peacefully at home. Melvyn, aged 65 years, of Wheatley Hill, beloved husband of Sarah, loving dad of Edward and Andrew, dear father-in-law of Sarah and Clare, much loved grandad of Jessica, also dear brother of Olive and Jim. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, April 19 at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill at 1.00 p.m., prior to cremation at Hartlepool. Friends invited, please meet at the church.

 

BARNETT April 5, (peacefully), in The Hawthorns Nursing Home. John George (Jack), aged 81 years, of Wheatley Hill. Beloved husband of the late Peggy, loving father of John, Janet and Christine, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service on Tuesday April 17, at All Saint's Church at 10.30 a.m. prior to cremation at Durham. Friends invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only.

 

Monday 02 April 2007 - Sunday 08 April 2007

 

KING Formerly Craggs, nee Astle. On March 31, suddenly but peacefully. Eliza Ann (Betty), aged 90 years, of Wheatley Hill. Beloved wife of the late Tom, a loved and loving mam of Bill, Linda and Carol, a dear mother-in-law of Hedley and Bill, a proud grandmother of Paul, Tony, John and Michael and great-grandmother of Danielle, Adam, Abbie, Chelsea and Mason. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, April 10 at 12.00 noon. Bus provided from 12 Aged Miners Homes, Wheatley Hill. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if so desired to Haswell and District Mencap. Plate provided at the crematorium.

 

Monday 26 March 2007 - Sunday 01 April 2007

 

TIDYMAN Audrey March 26, of Quinn Crescent, Wingate. Audrey, aged 67 years. A much loved mam of Ellen and Sandra, a dear mother-in-law and also a treasured gran and great-gran. Interment Wingate church yard, Monday April 2. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to, Patton House, Wheatley Hill Alzheimers Day Centre, c/o, Andrea. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.

 

HAIR (nee Lofthouse) On March 24, suddenly at home. Mary, aged 82 years formerly of Wheatley Hill, beloved wife of the late William, a dear mam of Russell and Carole. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, April 3 at 10.00 a.m.

 

Monday 05 March 2007 - Sunday 11 March 2007

 

WAKE (Wheatley Hill) My dear mother and best friend Cora, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 6. Wife of George and mother of Susan and Peter, she will be greatly missed by Susan, Neville, Sheila, Paul, Susan, Darren and Abigail, also by her great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild. Would family and friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday for a service and committal at 12.00 noon. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu to Lothian House Care Centre, will be gratefully accepted.

 

MITCHELL March 2. William (Billy), aged 74 years of Abbotts Court, Wheatley Hill, a much loved husband to his late wife, a dear brother and a gentle-man. Funeral service on Friday, March 9 at St. Alban's Church, Trimdon Grange at 10.30 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham. Friends invited, please meet at the Church.

 

Monday 26 February 2007 - Sunday 04 March 2007

 

SMYTH March 1, peacefully, of Aged Miners Homes, Wheatley Hill. Thomas (Tommy), aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Edna, a dearly loved father, grandfather and also a loving brother and brother-in-law. Interment Wheatley Hill Cemetery Tuesday, March 6. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass at Thornley R.C. Church at 11.00 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Macmillan Nurses. Always in our prayers and thoughts.

 

BRIERLEY February 24 (suddenly). Alan, of Burns Street, Wheatley Hill, a much loved brother-in-law and friend. Will always be remembered with affection by Steve, Rosemary and Elsa.


BRIERLEY February 24, suddenly. Alan, aged 68 years, of Wheatley Hill, beloved husband of the late Valerie, devoted dad of Claire and dear brother of Harry. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral details later.


BRIERLEY February 24. Alan, sadly missed son-in-law who was so good to me. Rest in peace with Valerie who died February 7, 2003. Emmey Darwin.


BRIERLEY February 24, suddenly, Alan, aged 68 years, of Wheatley Hill. Beloved husband of the late Valerie, devoted dad of Claire, dear brother of Harry and his wife Eunice. Family and friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill on Tuesday, March 6 at 2.40 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. and afterwards for refreshments at The Crossways Hotel, Thornley.

 

Monday 19 February 2007 - Sunday 25 February 2007

WALTON February 15, (peacefully), in Abbotts Court Care Home, Wheatley Hill. Olive (nee Stokoe), aged 96 years. Devoted wife of the late John, beloved mam of Janice and the late Joyce, a much loved mother-in-law of the late Bill, a sadly missed and loved gran of David, Amy, Chris and Richard, also a treasured aunt. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday February 23, at 11.30 a.m.

CAIRNS February 21, peacefully, at Aged Miners Homes, Wheatley Hill. Mary Margaret, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Dennis, dearly loved mother, dearest mother-in-law and dearly loved nana and great-nana. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 10.50 a.m. Friends please meet at Thornley R.C. Church for Requiem Mass at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

 

Monday 12 February 2007 - Sunday 18 February 2007

FLEETHAM February 13, (peacefully, after a long illness), at Bannatyne Lodge Nursing Home, (late of Wheatley Hill). Alfred (Alf), aged 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Ethel Elizabeth, a dearly loved father of Sally, Thomas, Katryne and a much loved granda and great-granda. Interment Wheatley Hill Cemetery on Monday February 19. 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 29 January 2007 - Sunday 04 February 2007

WARD January 30, in hospital, of Stoker Crescent, Wheatley Hill. Edward Henderson (Ned), aged 86 years (former Headmaster of Wheatley Hill School), a beloved son of the late Margaret and John also a sadly missed brother of Hilda. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday February 6 at 1.00 p.m.

HORTON January 28, at Abbotts Court Care Home, Wheatley Hill, late of South View, Castle Eden. Gertrude, aged 85 years, a dearly loved auntie of Yvonne. Friends please meet on Friday, February 2 at 9.00 a.m. for service and interment at St. James' Church, Castle Eden. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Director. Tel: (0191) 5862136.

 

Monday 22 January 2007 - Sunday 28 January 2007

ROSE January 24, in The Hawthorns Nursing Home, Peterlee, after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity, of Woodlands Avenue, Wheatley Hill. Jim, aged 68 years, dearly loved husband and soulmate of Edith, dearest dad and best friend of Janette, also a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege leaving residence Tuesday, January 30 at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill for service at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Wheatley Hill Cemetery.

 

Monday 15 January 2007 - Sunday 21 January 2007

BOOTH Robert Henry January 14, of Wharrier Square, Wheatley Hill. Harry, aged 79 years, dearly beloved husband of Mary, much loved father of Martin and Gerard, a dear father-in-law of Pam and Susan also a devoted granda of Michelle. Interment Wheatley Hill Cemetery Thursday, January 18. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass at Thornley R.C. Church