Rita Telford (nee Buck)
Of Newton Aycliffe, passed away peacefully in hospital with her family by her side on 20th October 2024, aged 86 years. A much-loved Mam, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Family and friends please meet for a service at Durham Crematorium on Friday 15th November at 11.00am. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, for the Poppy Appeal.
Patricia Carroll (nee Fawcett, Formerly Chadfield)
Patricia, of Newton Aycliffe, passed away peacefully, at home, on 18th October, aged 88 years. A much loved Mum, Nanna and Great Nanna. Will family and friends please meet for a service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday 18th November for 2.00pm. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, may be made for The Dogs Trust.
Edith Joyce McGarry
Suddenly on 3rd November, Edith Joyce (known as Joyce, nee Blackett), aged 82 years, of Aycliffe Village. Dearly loved Wife of the late Mac; a much loved Aunt, Great-Aunt and Great-Great-Aunt. Funeral on Thursday 28th November. Service to take place in St. Andrew’s Church, Aycliffe Village at 11.00am followed by interment in the churchyard. No flowers please, by request, donations in lieu, would be much appreciated, in aid of The British Heart Foundation.
Evelyn Bowen-Jones (nee Bradley)
Of Newton Aycliffe, passed away in hospital on 27th October aged 70 years. Beloved Wife of Jeremy; Mother to Gareth and Norman; Sister to Robert Bradley and Aunt to Kellya.
Marian Clewes (Nee Stephenson)
Passed away peacefully in her sleep, aged 90, at Rose Lodge Care Home on 8th November 2024. Beloved Mam of Wendy, Valerie & Julie; Wife of the late George and a much loved Nana to Yolanda, Kimberley, Christopher & Michael, also a beloved Gran, Mother-in-Law, Aunty, Cousin and Sister to the late Valerie, Andrew and Robert. Family and friends are welcome to attend her funeral at Wear Valley Crematorium on Friday 22nd November at 10.30am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation.
George Arnold Petch
2nd November 2024, after a short illness, aged 89 years. Known to everyone as Arnold, Husband to Rene for 67 years; Father to Sharon and Suzanne. Greatly missed already. Would friends meet at Wear Valley Crematorium at 10.30am on Tuesday 26th November.
Martin J.C. Shaw
Suddenly, but peacefully at home on 26th October 2024, aged 56 years. A dear Son of Isobel and the late Charlie; cherished Brother of Richard, Carole and Charlie; Brother-in-Law and Uncle. A celebration of Martin’s life is to take place at Wear Valley Crematorium on Wednesday 20th November 2024 at 11.30am. All welcome for refreshments at Woodham Golf & Country Club after the service. Family flowers only, donations, in lieu, may be given as you leave the crematorium in aid of Alzheimer’s Society.
Robert Peter Bellis
31/1/48-2/11/24 Died peacefully at home surrounded by family. Loving Husband to Margaret; Father to Nicki; Father-in-Law to Andrew and Brother to Paul, Susan and Amanda. A service of celebration will take place at St Michael’s Church, Heighington on Friday 22nd November at 3.00pm.
