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BARNES - (nee Neil) December 16 (unexpect-edly in hospital), of Stapleton, Darlington, formerly of New Lanark, Scotland. May, aged 78 years, beloved wife of Bob, a loving mam of Robert and Janet, mother-in-law of Tony and much loved granny of Sammi and Rosie. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, December 27 at 1.45 p.m. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, 150 North Road, Darlington.
BARNES - Jean, aged 76 years, of Bishop Auckland, died peacefully in hospital on December 16. Beloved wife of the late Tom, much loved mam of Robert and Christine, a dear mother-in-law to Ann and the late Geoff and a loving nana to Helen, Robert and Josh. Funeral service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, December 21 at 9.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired donations for Cancer Research U.K. may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 8 Kensington South, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland DL14 6JA.
BARTON - December 12, peacefully in hospital, of Rye Hill, Darlington. Brian, aged 70 years, dearly loved husband of Margaret (Peggy), much loved dad of Karen, Kevin and the late Neil, dear brother of Alan, brother-in-law of Vera and loving grandad of Matthew, Gabrielle and Joe. Funeral Friday, December 21. Friends please meet for service in St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation.
BATES - December 8, of Todd Hills. Isobel (nee Elliott), dearly beloved wife of the late George Henry. Will friends please meet for service in St. Stephen's Church, Willington at 9.00 a.m. on Thursday, January 3, followed by interment in All Saints' Cemetery, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
BELL - December 16, (peacefully, in hospital), of Albert Street, Shildon. Alan, dearly loved husband of Pauline, much loved dad of Stephen and Julie, also a devoted granda. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday December 20, at 9.45 a.m.
BLADES - Ken on December 19, suddenly, aged 71 years, of Harper Bungalows, Wheatley Hill, a dear husband of Mary, loving dad of Colin, a dear father-in-law of Deb also a dear brother of Maureen. Service to take place at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill on Monday, December 24 at 2.00 p.m., prior to interment at Wheatley Hill Cemetery. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the Church. No flowers by request please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to the Macmillan Nurses c/o R.G. Bennett Funeral Director, 38 Middle Street, Blackhall. Tel: (0191) 5184012.
BODEN - December 16, of Witton-le-Wear, formerly of West Yorkshire. Mary, aged 100 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas, devoted mum of Pat and Brenda, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving grandma and great-grandma. Will friends please meet for service in Witton-le-Wear Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m. on Friday, December 21, followed by interment in Witton-le-Wear Cemetery.
BORSBERRY - Sadly died on December 18. Pat, aged 64 years, of Newton Aycliffe. A devoted and much loved nana and great-nana. Will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Friday, December 28. Would friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for service at Durham Crematorium.
BOWE - December 17, peacefully in Greenwell House, Bedale. Mildred (Millie), aged 98 years, beloved wife of the late Philip, loving aunt of Joan, Joyce, Sandra and Ann. Funeral service to be held at Wycar Methodist Church on Friday, December 21 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to a charity of the family's choice.
BOWES - December 12, Barbara, aged 61 years, of Bleak Terrace, Cockfield after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Norman, dearest mam of David, Kathleen and Mark, loving grandma to Matthew and Madeleine and mother-in-law to Gerry and Gail. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, December 21 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given at the crematorium for Bishop Auckland Butterwick Hospice and Macmillan Nurses.
BROWN - December 16, of Rosemead Avenue, Willington. Patricia (Pat), aged 67 years, dearly loved wife of Ken, special sister of Billy, dear sister-in-law of Anne, also a devoted aunt and a dear friend to all. Friends please meet for service at Willington Methodist Church on Friday, December 21 at 11.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by request please. Donations in lieu to Weardale Community Hospital may be left in chapel. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at the chapel hall.
BROWN - Patricia Auntie Tricia, you were a very special little lady, we will miss you so much. All our love, goodnight, God bless. Joanne, Darren, Rachel and Josh.
BROWN - Tricia A very dear aunt who will be greatly missed by Susan and Chris, Deborah and Jeff, also a treasured auntie of Hollie, Martin, Laura and Jamie. God Bless.
COATES - Ray, aged 68 years, suddenly on December 19, of Malvern Crescent, Darlington. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Philip, devoted grandad of Emily and Liam and a dear brother. Funeral Thursday, December 27. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
COOPER - On December 12, of Coundon Grange. John, aged 59 years. Will all friends and family meet for a service in South Church Cemetery at 10.00 a.m. on Monday, December 24.
CRAVEN - December 16 (suddenly at home), of Spenny-moor. David, aged 92 years, beloved husband of Nellie, a dearly loved dad of Lesley and Colin and a much loved grandad of Luke. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Monday, December 24 for a service and committal at 1.00 p.m.
CROFT - On December 16, of Lowthorpe, East Witton (formerly of High Newstead Farm, Jervaulx). John William (Bill) MBE, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late June Croft, dearly loved father of Martin and Jill and a very dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service and interment at St. John's Church, East Witton on Thursday, December 20 at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the church.
DAWSON - December 14, of Bishop Auckland. Renee, aged 83 years. Beloved sister of Betty and the late Pat and Mollie, also a much loved aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, South Church on Thursday December 20, at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please.
DIXON - On December 12 (peacefully in hospital), of Mount Drive, Leyburn and formerly of Halfpenny House. Freda, aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of Joe, very dear mother of Mary, Ella and Jean, much loved mother-in-law of Geoff, Tom and John, treasured grandma of Stuart, Alison, Jean, Thomas, Karen, Rachael and Laura, loving great-grandma of Maisie and Charlotte and beloved sister of Stanley and William. Funeral service to be held at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Downholme on Wednesday, December 19 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, however, donations in memory of Freda, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Church and Yorkshire Cancer Research. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
DUKES - December 14, of South Church, Bishop Auckland. Sarah (nee Chappell), aged 69 years, beloved wife of Derek, devoted mam of Karen, Angela, Catherine and William, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving grannie and great-grannie, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.45 p.m. on Friday, December 21, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
DUNN - December 16, (peacefully, at home). Marjorie, aged 84 years, of High Shincliffe. Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday December 20, at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, with donations in lieu if desired to, Cancer Research U.K. c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.
DUNN - In Scarborough Hospital, on December 19. Russell, aged 85 years (formerly of Chilton), beloved husband of the late Ada and most dearly loved father of Russell (Junior) and Deborah, father-in-law of Dennis and much loved by Tracey. At his own request, the funeral service and interment will take place at St. Hilda's Church, Sherburn on Monday, December 31 at 1.00 p.m.
DUNNING - Lilian, aged 87 years, on December 16, peacefully at St. Helen's Nursing Home, formerly of Cockfield. Dearly loved wife of Albert, much loved mam of Michael, Anthony and Barbara, dear mother-in-law of Marjorie, Cynthia and John and adored nana. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Cockfield on Thursday, December 27 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given for Church Funds.
