CARSON January 8, Royce Benedict, aged 90 years of Helmington Row. Beloved husband to Margaret and the late Mary Teresa, devoted dad of Judith, Marie, Simon and the late Royce, stepfather to Alan and Lesley, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving grandad and great-grandad, also a brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend, Royce to be received in to Our Lady and St Cuthbert RC Church, Crook at 6.00p.m on Monday, January 15, followed by a requiem mass at 10.30a.m on Tuesday, January 16 with interment in the churchyard after the mass. All are invited for refreshments in the Crook RAFA Club. Family flowers only, donations in memory can be left in the church for the Air Ambulance. RIP