Thomas Garlick ‘Tot’
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday 7th January. A service will take place on Wednesday 4th February, 11.30am at Wear Valley Crematorium. Everyone is welcome afterwards to Woodham Golf Club.
Please wear casual clothing.
Freda Tinkler (Pinkney)
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on 3rd January, aged 94. Will family and friends please meet for a service at St. Clare’s Church on Friday 6th February at 11.45am followed by Committal at Wear Valley Crematorium, Coundon. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Dementia Trust or Alzheimer’s Trust.
Thomas Sproates 1930-2026
Of Newton Aycliffe. Passed away peacefully following a stay in hospital on Saturday 17th January after 95 years of love, laughter and happiness. Much loved husband of the late Olive, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad. Our hearts are broken, but Tom & Olive are now reunited. Family and friends are invited to meet at Wear Valley Crematorium on Friday 13th February at 1.30pm followed by a funeral tea at Woodham Golf Club. At Tom’s request, family flowers only and his preference is no dark colours need to be worn. Donations will be gratefully received for the Great North Air Ambulance Service. There will be a donation box at the Crematorium and at the Golf Club.
Janet Metcalfe (nee Walker)
Of Aycliffe Village, formerly of Ricknall Grange East Farm, Aycliffe and also Maidenhead, Berkshire, passed away peacefully in hospital on 21st December 2025, aged 70 years. Much loved by family and friends. Funeral to take place at St. Andrew’s Church, Aycliffe Village on Friday 6th February at 2.15pm followed by Committal at St. Andrew’s Church yard. No flowers please, apart from a button hole or buy flowers for home, donations to St Andrew’s Church.
