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12/06/2026

In loving memory of
Philip William Raine
of West Rainton

Philip passed away on 23rd May, aged 77 years.

Cherished husband of Christine, much loved dad of Victoria and Stephen,
dear father-in-law of Stephen and Alex.

Friends please meet for service
in St. Mary’s Church, West Rainton
on Wednesday 24th June at 11:30am
followed by interment in West Rainton Cemetery.

Donations may be given after the service for
Durham Freemason’s Charity and Philadelphia Cricket Club.

All welcome for refreshments afterwards at Philadelphia Cricket Club.

10/06/2026

In loving memory of
Doris Cowing
of Esh Winning

Doris passed away on 21st May, aged 92 years.

Beloved wife of Ralph, cherished mam of Allyson and Tracey,
dear mother-in-law of Steven and a special nan of Caitlin.

Family and friends of Doris please meet for service
at Durham Crematorium
on Thursday 18th June at 2:00pm.

Ladies to wear diamantes/pearls.

Donations may be given after the service for
Macular Society.

Refreshments will be held afterwards at
Woodland Road Community Centre.

09/06/2026

In loving memory of
Ronald Kemp
Of Bearpark

Ronald passed away on 26th May, aged 78 years.

Devoted husband of Rosemary,
much loved dad, grandpop, brother and uncle.

Friends please meet for service
in Bearpark Methodist Church
on Friday 19th June
at 11:30am.

Donations may be given after the service for
Durham Freemason’s Charity.

All welcome for refreshments at
The New Board Inn afterwards.

01/06/2026

In loving memory of
James (Jimmy) Cruickshank
of Esh Winning

Jimmy Cruickshank
(Trixie’s owner)

Jimmy passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on 20th May, aged 77 years.
A dearly loved dad, granda, brother, uncle and cousin.
Jimmy will be sadly missed by all of his friends
and neighbours.

Funeral service to take place
at Durham Crematorium on
Friday 12th June at 10.00am.

Family flowers only please.
Donations may be given after the service for
St. Cuthbert’s Hospice.

27/05/2026

In loving memory of
Thomas Patrick McQuillan
(Paddy)

Thomas passed away on 14th May, aged 90 years.
Beloved brother of Loretta Ainsworth and the late Johnny McQuillan.
A much loved uncle.
Forever in our hearts.
Friends please meet for service
in Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs, Esh Winning
on Friday 5th June at 12:00pm
followed by interment in the churchyard.
Donations may be given after the service for
Langley Park Care Home.
All welcome for refreshments at
The Dreadnought afterwards.

25/05/2026

In Loving Memory of Douglas Arnold
(of Belmont)

Dougie passed away on 2nd May, aged 87 years.
Beloved husband of the late Beryl, cherished dad of Michael and Ian, much loved father-in-law of Kim, treasured grandad of Dale, Scarlett, Rosie and Ashton, loving great grandad of Lullah, Dottie and Olive and a dear brother of Eleanor.

Would friends please meet for service and cremation
at Durham Crematorium on Friday 29th May at 1:00pm.

Donations may be given after the service for Dementia UK.

All welcome for refreshments at Belmont Social Club afterwards.

20/05/2026

In loving memory
Malcolm Ballard
(Of Durham)

Mal died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family
on 7th May, aged 77 years.

Dearly loved husband, father and grandfather.

Friends please meet for service and cremation
at Durham Crematorium
on Friday 29th May
at 3:00pm.

Family flowers only.
Donations may be given after the service for
Macmillan & Marie Curie Nurses.

19/05/2026

In loving memory of
Richard Cansfield Lumley

Richard passed away on 6th May, aged 86 years.

Beloved husband of Mary,
cherished dad of Susan, Karen, Ellen and Mary,
dearly loved father-in-law, grandad, great grandad
and a friend to many.

Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium
on Monday 1st June at 9:30am.
Country wear optional.

Donations may be given after the service for
Cancer Research UK & Lindisfarne Care Home.

All welcome for refreshments at
New Brancepeth Club afterwards.

18/05/2026

In Loving Memory Of
Angela Veronica Williams
formerly of Sunderland, Whitley Bay and Esh Winning.

Angela, passed away peacefully in hospital on 7th May, aged 80 years.
Beloved daughter of the late Major John L. Williams and Veronica Williams and a dearly loved sister.

Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs R.C. Church, Esh Winning on Friday 29th May at 10.15am followed by interment in Newhouse cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations for Marie Curie Nurses may be given after the Mass.

All welcome for refreshments in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish Centre afterwards.

On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
R.I.P.

15/05/2026

In loving memory of
Joyce Webster
(Of Bearpark)

Joyce passed away peacefully in St. Cuthbert’s Hospice
on 30th April, aged 87 years.

Beloved wife of the late Rob,
cherished mam of Janet and Linda, dear mother-in-law of Joe,
devoted nan of Emma, Barry and Lee
and a special great nanny of Millie and Finley.

Friends please meet for service and cremation
at Durham Crematorium
on Tuesday 26th May
at 9:30am.

Family flowers only please.
Donations may be given after the service for
St. Cuthbert’s Hospice.
All welcome for refreshments at Bearpark WMC afterwards.

Address

Durham
DH77LD

Telephone

+441913731828

Website

http://www.alderson-funerals.co.uk/

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