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YORKE - January 1, formerly of Witton Park. Alan, a dear brother and uncle. Will all family and friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park at 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery.
ADDISON - December 29, of Surrey Place, Willington. Olive, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Sim, loving brother of Tom and dear friend of Debra and Paul. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, January 8 at 10.30 a.m.
ALDER - January 3, of Wear View, Byers Green. Catherine, (nee Sherwood), aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur, a dearly loved mam of Maurice and Barbara, a dear mother-in-law of Sheila and Bryan and a much loved nana and great-nana. Would friends please meet in Byers Green Methodist Chapel Wednesday for service at 2.30 p.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
ALDERSON - Cliff aged 81 years, unexpectedly on December 31, of Malvern Crescent, Darlington. Beloved husband of the late Nell, much loved dad of Jon, Janet and the late Stephen and a loving father-in-law, grandad and great grandad. Funeral Wednesday, January 9. Would friends please meet for service in St Mary's Church, Cockerton at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
ATKINSON - December 23, 2007, peacefully in hospital. Thomas, aged 85 years, of Newton Aycliffe, dearly loved husband of the late Elsie, much loved dad of Ruth and Ian, also a loving grandad. Funeral Friday, January 4. Would friends please meet 9.30 a.m., for service at Neville Parade Methodist Church, Newton Aycliffe followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
BALFOUR - December 30, (in hospital), of Stack Garth, Brandon. Raymond, aged 63 years. Dearly beloved husband of Diane and a much loved father, father-in-law and grandad. Service and cremation Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, January 8, at 1.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please, but donations may be given for The Chemotherapy Day Unit, University Hospital of North Durham.
BELL - December 28, of Westmorland Close, Spennymoor. Ainer, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, dearly loved mam of Thomas, also a much loved grandma of Andrea and Lee. Ainer will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, January 8 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for the British Heart Foundation, a plate will be provided at the crematorium.
BENNETT - Annie Elizabeth (Nancy, nee Raine), of Spennymoor. In her own home in Pontleland on January 1, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon, dear mother of Gordon (Don), Elizabeth and Dorothy and a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service West Road Crematorium, Newcastle on Friday January 11, at 12.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to, CALIBRE (Talking Books for The Blind) may be made at the crematorium or sent to, John Bardgett and Sons, 571 Westgate Road, Newcastle. NE4 9PQ.
BIBBY - (Shotley Bridge) On December 26, in Shotley Park Care Home. Winifred Mary, aged 89 years, dear wife of the late John George (Jack), loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to all the family. Friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanhope on Thursday, January 3 at 2.00 p.m., prior to interment in Cross Hill Cemetery, Stanhope.
BRADLEY - December 30, (peacefully, in hospital), of Sycamore Square, Shildon. Thomas William, (Tot), aged 75 years. Loving husband of Molly, dearly loved son of Susan, devoted dad of Peter, Susan and the late Terry and David, also a much loved granda and great-granda. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Wednesday January 9, at 1.50 p.m. followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium
BRADLEY - December 26, peacefully at West House Care Home, Chester-le-Street, formerly of Mistletoe Street, Durham. Gwen, aged 95 years, dear sister and aunt. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, January 9 at 11.00 a.m. Donations in lieu if desired to Arthritis Research ARC, Copeman House, St Mary's Court, St Mary's Gate, Chester-field, Derbyshire, S41 7TD.
BRETT-PATTERSON - December 28, of Southfield Lodge, Crook. Susie, aged 78 years. A dear aunt. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday January 10, at 1.30 p.m.
BROOKES - December 23, peacefully at home, of Nevilledale Terrace, Durham. Arthur, aged 81 years, husband of Jennifer, father of Michael, Christopher and Janet and grandfather of Lucy, Gabriel, Miles, Madeleine and Grace. Friends please meet for service at Durham Cathedral on Thursday, January 3 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please with donations kindly accepted by St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Merryoaks, Durham or Durham Cathedral Choir, c/o The Chapter Office, Durham Cathedral, Durham.
BURCHETT - Joan On December 27, peacefully in Ventress Hall Nursing Home. Joan, aged 85 years, of Darlington, dearly loved mum of Keith. Funeral Monday, January 7. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m., prior to cremation.
BURTON - Joan, died peacefully on December 25, 2007, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Jimmy, dear mother, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Funeral service will be held at All Saints' Parish Church, Northallerton on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment.
CASTLE - Mary Elizabeth (Dolly), of Northallerton, died peacefully on December 28, 2007, aged 94 years, a loving wife of the late Jack, a dearly loved mother of Doreen, mother-in-law of Bert, nana to Lesley, Tim and wife Linda and great-grandma of Kaye, Rory, Jack and Maisie. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Parish Church, Northallerton on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research.
CHAPMAN - John (Family Butcher) on December 29, peacefully after a short illness aged 73 years, of Blackhall, a much loved husband of Norma, a dearly loved dad of Anthony, Paul and Joanne, a dear father-in-law of Ann, Tracey and David also a devoted and loving grandad. Cortege to leave residence on Monday, January 7 for a service at Hesleden Methodist Church at 2.00 p.m., prior to interment at Blackhall Cemetery. All friends are kindly invited. Please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Hesleden Chapel.
CHARLTON - December 31, of Ramshaw Terrace, Kirk Merrington. Winifred, (Winnie, nee Raine), aged 93 years. Beloved wife of Jack, a dearly loved mam of John and Eileen, a much loved grandma of Thomas and Vicky, Katie and Philip, great-grandma of Ellie-Rose and Bronte-May and a dear auntie. Would friend's please meet in Kirk Merrington Methodist Chapel, Tuesday for service at 12.45 p.m. followed by interment in Kirk Merrington church yard. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to, 'St. Luke's Hospice', Little Common Lane, Sheffield. S11 9NE.
CHISHOLM - Alexander Gordon M.B., Ch.B., D.P.M., F.R.C. Psych. Sandy, formerly a Consultant Child Psychiatrist at the University Hospital of North Tees, husband of Margaret and father of Fiona and the late David, died at home on Saturday December 22, 2007. In accordance with his wishes there will be a very private funeral, but please raise a glass to his memory and perhaps make a donation either to R.N.L.I. or an animal charity. Thank You
CLARKE - Emily (nee Gordon), widow of the late Edward George Clarke, died peacefully at home on December 25, 2007, mother of Linda, Maureen and Janice and much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Service at Grenoside Crematorium, Sheffield on Thursday, January 3 at 2.00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at St. Cuthbert's Church, Billingham on Monday, January 7 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Y.M.C.A. or The British Red Cross Society, c/o Dyson Funeral Service, The Green, Penistone, S36 6BL. Tel (01226) 762481.
COATES - December 26 (suddenly, but peacefully in hospital), of Proudfoot Drive. Tina, aged 64 years, beloved wife of the late Neville, loving mam of Nicki and Mark, cherished nana to Rebecca. Will friends please meet for service at Woodhouse Close Church, Bishop Auckland on Tuesday, January 8 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
COLLINSON - December 31, (after a long illness fought with dignity), of Middlehope Grove, Bishop Auckland. Tacey, (nee Warburton), aged 45 years. Beloved wife of Gary and devoted mother to David and Stephen, a treasured daughter of Maureen and the late Kenny, a dearest sister of Lee and sister-in-law to Julie, Andrew and Sarah, a much loved daughter-in-law of Allan and Ena, also a dear niece, aunt, cousin, friend and colleague. Cremation Friday January 11, at Darlington. Cortege leaving residence at 10.30 a.m. for a service in St. Andrew's Church, South Church at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at church. Grateful thanks to the medical staff at Newcastle General Hospital, North Tees Hospital and Bishop Auckland General Hospital, also the doctors and staff at Station View Medical Centre and to Hathaway Roofing and r.p.m.i. Ltd., for their continued support.
COOPER - January 3, peacefully in Beechwood Nursing Home, of Romanby. Joan, aged 74 years, beloved wife of the late Derrick, loving mother of Lynn, mother-in-law of Michael and a dear grandma of Ashley and Sam. Funeral service to be held at St. James' Church, Romanby on Tuesday, January 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Northallerton Cemetery.
