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CRAGGS - January 1, of West End, Wolsingham. Gertrud, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Frank, loving mother and mother-in-law of Colin and Christine, also a devoted grandma of Andrew and Catherine. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary and St. Stephen Church, Wolsingham on Thursday January 11 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
CRIGHTON - December 30, (suddenly, in hospital). Dorothy Mary, aged 73 years, of Darlington. Dearly beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mum of Bill, Fiona, Alison, Helen and Morag, also a dearly loved mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral Wednesday January 10. Would friends please meet for service in All Saint's Church, Darlington at 2.00 p.m. prior to cremation.
CROSS - December 30, (peacefully), of Crook, (formerly of Newcastle). Rita, (nee Holland), aged 75 years. Loving wife of Ron, dearly loved sister of Margaret, Veronica and the late John and their families. Friends please meet for service and cremation in Durham Crematorium on Wednesday January 10, at 1.00 p.m.
CURTIS - Martin Alan Formerly of Reeth Post Office. Died suddenly in Cottingham, aged 59 years. A loved husband, son and brother. Funeral took place on January 3. Donations to The Parkinson Disease Society c/o, Simon Barningham, Manor Farm, Grinton, Nr. Richmond. DL11 6HL.
DAY - January 3, peacefully in hospital, of Ushaw Moor. Mary Violet (Vi), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Tommy, loving mam, grandma, great-grandma and mother-in-law. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday January 8 at 10.00 a.m. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor after-wards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for University Hospital Intensive Care Unit may be given after the service.
DENT - Mary Born October 22, 1914 at Langley Moor, Near Durham City. Died peacefully at home on January 2, 2007. Dearly beloved wife of George, dearly loved mother of Jean and Kath and son-in-law Rog and much loved grandmother of Beth, Zöe, Ingrid and Sam. Friends please meet for service on Thursday January 11, at Greens Lane Methodist Church, Hartburn at 10.00 a.m. prior to cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Family flowers only. Any donations to, Greens Lane Methodist Church please.
DEVINE - January 3 (peacefully), of Stanhope (formerly of Blanchland). John Edwin, aged 88 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Margaret (Peggy), a dearly loved brother of Monica and Elizabeth, also of the late Nell, Mary, Bill and Joseph and a dear uncle. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 12 at 2.30 p.m.
DIXON - (nee Merritt) January 2 (of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Ferryhill). Margaret (Meggie), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late John, loving mam of Jean, Irene and Arthur, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, January 11 10.30 a.m. at Durham Crematorium. Friends welcome, please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only, by request.
DIXON - On January 3, 2007, of Canberra, ACT. Margaret, a beloved wife and soulmate of George (late of Kelloe) a devoted mother and grand-mother, a dearly loved daughter of Sarah (Sally) and the late Robert Sinderson (Coxhoe), a loving sister of Audrey, Betty, Geoff, Colin and the late Ann. Margaret will be sadly missed by all the family. Peace After Pain
DOYLE - On December 28 (suddenly in hospital), of Coventry, previously Easington Colliery. Sue, aged 86 years (formerly Jones, nee McCoy), a beloved wife and dear mother to Eileen, Tom and Glyn, mother-in-law to Fay and Ellen and also a loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Would friends please meet for church reception at Our Lady Star of the Sea R.C. Church, Horden on Monday, January 8 at 6.00 p.m. Requiem Mass to be held on Tuesday, January 9 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Easington Colliery Cemetery.
DUGGAN - January 2 (peacefully, in hospital), of East Green Nursing Home, West Auckland (late of Brusselton View, Woodhouse Close Estate, Bishop Auckland. Tony, aged 76 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Mary, a much loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle, also a special friend to Jock and Karen. Cremation Tuesday January 9, at Darlington, following a service in The Crematorium Chapel at 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
DUNN - On December 31, peacefully in hospital, of Elm Road, West Cornforth. Robert (Bob), aged 87 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Maureen, a much loved dad of Marjorie, Maurice, Hillary and Joe, dearest father-in-law, devoted granda and great-granda and also a loving brother. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Wednesday January 10. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth at 10.45 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
FALLA - (nee Boddy) Rene, aged 86 years, following a short illness, died peacefully on December 29, in Ventress Hall Nursing Home, Darlington, wife of the late Ernie, the most treasured mum of Wendy 'Simply the Best', mother-in-law of Nigel, nanna of Lyndsay and Stephen, special nanna of Lauren and Harrison, also sister to Bob and the late Jean. Cortege to leave daughter's residence for service at Darlington Crematorium at 3.45 p.m. on Thursday January 4. Floral tributes, if so desired, to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR. 'Re-united with her darling husband.'
FOSTER - December 28, suddenly at Alverton Drive, Darlington (late of Dale Street, Ushaw Moor). Thomas Arnold, aged 68 years, beloved husband of Jean, dearly loved father of Lorraine, father-in-law of John and a much loved grandad of Ellie. A private funeral service will take place on Friday, January 5.
GARGETT - January 1, 2007, passed away at Causeway Hospital. Edna Jane, formerly of Shincliffe Village, Church Flats, Durham City and Portstewart, Northern Ireland. Dearly loved wife of the late Reginald and much loved mother of Graham. Funeral service in Agherton Parish Church on Saturday at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Portstewart New Cemetery. Flowers or donations in lieu if desired to The Salvation Army c/o Miss Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine BT52 1EZ. Deeply missed her family and friends.
GIBSON - January 1, suddenly of McNally Place, Giles-gate, formerly of Edward Street. Shirley, aged 69 years, dearly loved wife of the late Geordie, loving mam to Sharon, Tony, Syd, Paul, Julie and Amanda and much devoted nana. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service at St Giles' Church, Durham on Friday January 5 at 11.00 a.m. Interment to follow in South Road Cemetery. Bus provided from the Church to the Cemetery. If there's such things as Angels then God shared one with me; by giving life to a much loved mam adored by her family. Sleep soft tonight in Heaven's sky for your memory won't cease. We will forever love and miss you Our Angel rest in peace.
GLOAG - James A celebration Memorial Service of James' life will be held at The Parish Church of St. Wilfred on Duchy Road, Harrogate on Friday, January 19, 2007 at 11.00 a.m.
GRAHAM - (nee Barras) On December 29, at Exmouth. Brenda, aged 71 years, much loved wife of Edward, dearly loved mum of David, Nathan and Tim, a wonderful grandma to her nine grandchildren. Funeral service Withycombe Parish Church, Exmouth Wednesday, January 10 at 1.30 p.m. Floral tributes may be sent to Richard W. Gegg and Son, Funeral Directors, 47 Rolle Street, Exmouth. Tel: (01395) 222444.
GUY - December 27, 2006, in Sedgefield Community Hospital. Lilian, aged 88 years, of Newton Aycliffe. Beloved wife of the late Percy, loving mother of George and Trevor, much loved mother-in-law to Betty and Eileen, devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Tuesday January 9. Would friends please meet 12.45 p.m. for service at Neville Parade Methodist Church, Newton Aycliffe followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to, The MacMillan Nurses or Butterwick Hospice at Bishop Auckland.
HALL - December 29, peacefully at Hundens Park Care Home, Darlington, of Strait Lane, Hurworth. Ronald, aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of Rhoda and loving dad of Barbara. To be received into St. James the Great Church, Albert Hill on Thursday at 7.30 p.m. Requiem Mass on Friday, January 5 at 9.15 a.m., followed by interment North Cemetery. Flowers may be sent, if desired, to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HOOKWAY - December 31, peacefully at home, of Darlington. Thomas William (Bill), aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of Nora, devoted father of Barrie, Janet, Richard, Julia and Phillip, loving father-in-law of Helen, Paul and Justine and beloved by all his grandchildren, also a dearly loved brother to twin sister Betty and the late Marjorie and a loving uncle. Funeral Wednesday, January 10. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the British Heart Foundation, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR. 'Will be sadly missed but not forgotten'.
INNESS - January 3 (peacefully at home), of West Street, Hett Village. Mary (nee Stanger), aged 68 years, a beloved wife of Fred and a dearly loved mam. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 11.00 a.m.
INNESS - Mary (nee Stanger), late of Shotton died January 3, 2007. Dearly loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Now at rest. For those who love; time is eternity. Betty, Geof and family
