Announcements

DOBSONElla, 93, of White Kirkley, passed away peacefully at The Fields Care Home. Dearly Loved wife of Eric,loving mother of Gillian and John, dear mother-in-law of Deborah, much loved gran of Jayne, Harry,Rebecca and James and great-gran of Rachel.Will friends

IAN FORBES We would like to say a huge and heartfelt thank you for all the kind and thoughtful messages sentover the last few weeks following Ian’s death. The stories and memories shared, and the hugeturnout at the celebration of

WEARDALE WEDDINGPITCHFORD-JOHNSONTHE wedding of Lucy Pitchford from Wolsingham and Robbie Johnson of Crook took place atWolsingham Methodist church on July 26th .Many congratulations.

EDWARDS – COLIN OF WOLSINGHAM (aged 67) On behalf of myself (Vicky) my mam (Mary) and Darren and Nichola we would like say a sincere thank you to everyone for the kind messages cards, flowers and visits on the sudden

Farms (Bishop Auckland)Passed away peacefully in hospital on June 12th aged 76 years.David (Retired Head Teacher of Wearhead Primary School). Loving Husband of Lynne, devoted Dadof Ken and Ed, sadly missed Father-in-Law of Aimie, a treasured Grampy of Ieuan and

MARGERY AYTONElizabeth, John and James would like to thank all their family and friends for all their support andkind words yesterday in giving Mam/Grandma/Margery a lovely send off.It meant the world to us to know that she was truly loved

Audrey Kirk (née Kelly) In loving memory of Audrey Kirk (nee Kelly) of Crook who died on Wednesday 11th of June 2025, at the age of 83. Much loved by her late husband Jim.      Also by her son and

CREASER, Susan (Sue) Beloved wife of Jim, adoring mother of Stephen, Claire and Nicola. Loving Grandmother to Natalya, Carla, Jimmy, Caeden, Niamh and little Phoebe! Great-Grandmother to Ryder and Declan and friend to so many. Service at Stanhope Methodist Chapel on

FRIENDS OF ST THOMAS CHURCH STANHOPE AGMFriday 27 th June 2025 19.00 at ST Thomas Church, StanhopeAGENDA1.WELCOME2.MEMBERS PRESENT3.APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE4.MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS AGM5.MATTERS ARISING6.REPORTS-CHAIRPERSON, TREASURER, MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY7.ELECTION OF BRANCH OFFICERS-CHAIRPERSON, SECRETARY, TREASURER, MEMBERSHIPSECRETARY8.AOB-ELECTION OF TRUSTEES FOR THE GROUP9.DATE AND

OBITUARYMichael Paciorek Howden-le-Wear 1926 – 2025THE funeral of Howden-le-Wear legend, Michael Paciorek, was held at St Cuthbert’s RC church inCrook on Tuesday (April 29 th ).The service, led by Father Nick Jennings, began with the opening hymn, ‘All Things Bright

MICHAEL (Mietek)Paciorek Of Howden le Wear passed away on April 2nd aged 98 years.A beloved husband of the late Yolanda. A much loved father of Chris, Paul and Andy, Grandad toBen and Joseph and a good friend to many.Friends, please

Hall Colin Of Wolsingham passed away on the 10th of March aged 79 years. A beloved husband of the late Catherine. An adored father of Andrea, much loved father-in-lawand grandad. Friends, please meet for a service at St Thomas’ Catholic Church, Wolsingham on Monday

TOWN PAYS ITS RESPECTS TO A COMMUNITY STALWARTNORMAN DEACON TOW LAW 1933-2025By Anita AtkinsonST PHILIP and St James church, Tow Law was full of people of all ages who came to say their lastfarewell to the friendly hill-top town’s patriarch

BETTY WOOD 1938-2025THE funeral of a village stalwart was held at the Wear Valley Crematorium at Coundon on Tuesday.Elizabeth (Betty) Wood had worked tirelessly in Howden-le-Wear, the village she had lived in for64 years. The cortege entered to the music