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WYVILL - On December 15, suddenly, of Constable Burton Hall, Leyburn. Frederick Charles Penrose (Freddie), aged 23 years, beloved youngest son of Charles and Maggie Wyvill and much loved brother of D'Arcy, Edward and Kate. A private family funeral service will be followed by a Requiem Memorial Service at Ampleforth Abbey on Monday, February 4 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, will be shared between St. Simon and St. Jude's R.C. Church, Ulshaw and the Yorkshire Heart Centre at Leeds General Infirmary. Any enquiries c/o Sanderson and Co. Funeral Directors. Tel. (01969) 623143.
YOUNG - December 15, of Castlebank Home, Tow Law. Jenny, aged 101 years, a dearly loved aunt and great-aunt. Will all family and friends please meet in Durham Crematorium for service at 1.30 p.m. on Friday, December 28.
AINSLEY - Douglas Aged 86 years. On Thursday December 6, late of The Grange, Bilsdale. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Dorothy and Maurice, a much loved uncle of Ian, Ann and Barbara. Funeral service in St. John's Church, Bilsdale on Thursday December 13, at 12.30 p.m. followed cremation. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given for Cancer Research.
AINSLEY - Douglas Aged 86 years. On Thursday December 6, late of The Grange, Bilsdale. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Dorothy and Maurice, a much loved uncle of Ian, Ann and Barbara. Funeral service in St. John's Church, Bilsdale on Thursday December 13, at 12.30 p.m. followed by cremation. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given for Cancer Research.
AIREY - December 13, (after a short illness), of Mayfields, Spennymoor. Maureen, aged 74 years. Beloved wife of Douglas, a loving mam of John and Paul, a dear mother-in-law of Lesley and Joan, a much loved grandma to Christopher, David, Jamie, Michael and Steven and a dearly loved sister of Christine, niece of Lydia and aunt to Karen and Lisa. Will friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 12.00 noon.
AKERS - (nee Robinson) December 11, peacefully at home with Barbara and James at her side. Vera, aged 87 years, of Hurworth, a loving mother, nanna and great-nanna. Funeral Wednesday, December 19. Would family and friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service in All Saints' Church, Hurworth, prior to interment at Croft Cemetery.
ALDERSON - Morel December 11, at Grampion House, Peterlee, aged 101 years. Beloved wife of the late George, a much loved mother of Marion, devoted gran of Christine and Kathryn and great-gran of Matthew and Marc. Service to take place at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton on Friday at 1.00 p.m. prior to interment in the church yard, all friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.
ARMER - December 7, (peacefully, in hospital), of St. Pauls Place, Darlington. Trevorne (Trev), aged 54 years. Loving dad to Helen and Jane and husband to Elaine, much loved brother to Bob, Judy, Dorothy, Pauline, Dave, Lesley, Pete and Gillian, also a dearly loved brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral Tuesday December 18. Would friends please meet 1.30 p.m. for service at Lowson Street Methodist Church, Darlington followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu can be made at the crematorium towards Darlington Memorial Hospital.
BAINBRIDGE - (Bowburn) Peacefully, in Hallgarth Nursing Home on December 8. Ellen, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late William Bainbridge and a dearly loved mum of Patricia, Alwyn and Connie, also mother-in-law of Mike and David, a much loved grandma of Andrew, Neil, Paul and Carolyn, a loving great-grandma of Mia, Jordan, Tyler, Jack, Lauren, Adam and Joshua. Funeral to take place on Friday, December 14. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m.
BANKS - On December 6, suddenly at Wayside, Harmby (formerly of East Scrafton). Richard (Dick), aged 78 years, beloved husband of Elizabeth, dearly loved father of Carolyn and the late Simon, father-in-law of Dorothy and Joe and grandad to William, Elizabeth and Edwina. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Spennithorne on Thursday, December 13 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and the Macmillan Nurse Fund (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
BARKER - December 8, peacefully in hospital, of Dalkeith House, Darlington. Marjorie, aged 91 years, dearly loved wife of the late Charles, much loved mother of Noreen, Pauline and Jane and a loving grandma. Funeral Wednesday, December 19. 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, 14 Fitzhardinge Street, London, W1H 6DH.
BARKER - George, aged 82 years, of Greenbury Farm, Great Langton, died peacefully at home on December 9, after an illness borne with great courage and determination. Dearly loved husband of June and a dear brother, brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend to many. A family funeral service will take place at Darlington Crematorium followed by a service of thanksgiving at St. Wilfrid's Church, Langton on Friday, December 14 at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for Herriot Hospice Homecare and St. Wilfrid's Church, Langton.
BARKER - George, aged 82 years, of Greenbury Farm, Great Langton, died peacefully at home on December 9, after an illness borne with great courage and determination. Dearly loved husband of June and a dear brother, brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend to many. A family funeral service will take place at Darlington Crematorium followed by a service of thanksgiving at St. Wilfrid's Church, Langton today Friday, December 14 at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for Herriot Hospice Homecare and St. Wilfrid's Church, Langton.
BELL - December 7, peacefully in hospital, of Burnopfield, formerly of Lanchester. William (Billy), aged 66 years. Billy will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Mountsett Crematorium on Tuesday, December 18 at 12.30 p.m.
BLACK - (nee Wildsmith) December 6, 2007, peacefully in hospital. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 90 years, of Darlington, much loved wife of the late Warren, dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, also a loving sister of Joan. Funeral Thursday, December 13. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Cremator-ium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation.
BLACKBIRD - On December 9, peacefully in hospital. Ray, of Leeming, dearly loved husband of the late Joyce, loving father of Michelle and a dear father-in-law of Andrew. Funeral service to take place in St. John the Baptist Church, Leeming on Friday, December 14 at 3.00 p.m., followed by interment.
BOLAM - December 8 (in hospital), of Startforth. Sylvia, aged 79 years, dear mother and grandma. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Startforth on Tuesday, December 18 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to Church Funds and for Children's Diabetes Funds.
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.
BRADSHAW - On December 6, in hospital, of The Lilacs, Bellerby. Jessie, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Willie Bradshaw, dearly loved mother of Julia, mother-in-law of Harry, dear grandma of Richard and Liane and Steven and great-grandma of Amelia. Funeral service and interment at St. John's Church, Bellerby on Saturday, December 15 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Church Funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
BROOKS - Joseph (Joe), formerly of Darlington, aged 87 years, passed away suddenly at home in Derby on December 5. Beloved husband of Ethel, much loved dad, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Joe will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Midlands Co-operative Funeral Service, 798 Osmaston Road, Allenton, Derby, DE24 9AA. Funeral service details to be announced. Enquiries to (01332) 349925.
BURLTON - Peacefully in Scarborough Hospital on December 10, 2007. Margaret (Chris), aged 85 years, loving wife of John, dear mum of Michael, Sandra and in-laws Pauline and John, greatly loved by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service at the East Riding Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 18. Enquiries to A. Haxby and Sons. Tel. (01723) 512216.
BURT - On December 7, of Jasmine Crescent, Trimdon Village. Marie (nee Bostock), aged 76 years, a dearly beloved wife of the late George and a much loved mam of Susan, Gillian, Janice, Colin, Kevin, Nancy and Trevor, a dearest mother-in-law of Bill, John, Paul, Tracey, Margaret, Rob and April and a loving and devoted nana and great-nana of all the family. Friends please meet on Thursday, December 13 for service 10.30 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village, cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Director, Trimdon Colliery. Tel. (01429) 883883.
CAIN - December 12, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness, of Easington Colliery. Rose Hannah (nee Cammock), aged 82 years beloved wife of the late Matthew Shillaw, a much loved mother of Maureen and Tom, a loving nana of Jane, Lisa and Michael, also a great-nana. Cremation Durham Crematorium Tuesday, December 18. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service and cremation at 11.30 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Ltd. Tel (0191) 5864322.
