Latest Additions and Updates at Ancestry.co.uk
HUMPHRIES - February 21, of Brandon Village. Betty, aged 71 years, beloved wife of Frank dearly loved sister of Catherine and sister-in-law of John and Charles and a loving aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Brandon on Friday, February 29 at 9.45 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to Cancer Research. Plate available in Church.
HUNTER - February 23, peacefully, at 5 Edward Avenue, Bowburn. Lilian, aged 68 years dearly loved wife of Alan, also a dear mam and gran. Friends please meet for service at Bowburn Methodist Church on Monday, March 3 at 9.45 a.m. Cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to the Freeman Hospital, Ward 5 c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.
IZATT - February 21 (peacefully), of Hackworth House, Shildon. Stuart, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Annie. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. Grateful thanks to all staff of Hackworth House for the care and support given to Stuart. Will family and friends please meet at the Methodist Church, Shildon on Thursday, February 28 at 2.00 p.m., to be followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery. Family flowers only please.
JONES - February 24, at home with his family, in Bishop Auckland. Leslie Frank, aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late Charlotte (nee Bell), devoted dad of Christine and Lesley, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved and loving grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, February 28. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be left at the crematorium for the Butterwick Hospice.
LAMB - February 22, (peacefully, at home). Margaret, known as Peggy, aged 95 years, of Witton Gilbert with her adoring family. Friends please meet for service at Witton Gilbert Church on Friday February 29, at 10.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
LARCOMBE - On February 17, in hospital in York. Hugh (formerly of Croft-on-Tees), aged 85 years. Dear husband of Joan, much loved father of James and Christine and their families. Funeral at York Crematorium 1.00 p.m. Wednesday, February 27. Memorial service in Croft to follow shortly.
LIDDELL - February 26, suddenly at home, in Leeming Bar. Susan, aged 63 years, dearly loved wife of George, sister of Rosemary and a very dear aunt. Funeral service to be held at St. John the Baptist Church, Leeming on Wednesday, March 5 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Leeming Church Funds.
LIGHTFOOT - Janet Marjorie (Jan), aged 57 years, of Brompton-on-Swale died peacefully in hospital on February 16. Beloved wife of the late Martin, much loved mother of Richard and Matthew and loving grandma to Bethany. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Brompton-on-Swale on Friday, February 29 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations for the local Macmillan Nurses (cheques payable to Cancer Care Donated Funds) may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond DL10 4AJ.
LOCKEY - Nancy (Edwina) On February 22, 2008, peacefully at Gracelands Care Home. Nancy (nee Pratt), wife of the late, dearly loved Thomas William Lockey, mam of Maureen, Merlin, Bryan and Philip. Funeral to take place at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday March 4 at 11.00 a.m. Resting at and all enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Care, Cedar Cottage, Sedgefield. Tel: (01740) 621652.
LOWTHER - February 26 (peacefully at home), of Copley Bent. Edith Muriel, aged 99 years, dearly loved wife of the late John. Dearly loved mother of Anne and the late Elsa and John, also a dear mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, March 6 at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please.
MacMURTRIE - February 26, peacefully in hospital, of Percy Lane, Nevilles Cross, Durham. Joy, aged 70 years, beloved wife of Douglas, mother of Alex, Elizabeth and Sarah and a sister of Trish McDonald. Service at St. John's Church, Nevilles Cross on Tuesday, March 4 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in South Road Cemetery.
MADDISON - February 25 (at Hundens Park Care Home). Evelyn, aged 90 years, dearly loved mam of Bobby, Irene and Alan, mother-in-law of Brenda, Stuart and Margaret, also a much loved nana and great-nana. Funeral Tuesday, March 4. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
MASON - Derek John, aged 63 years, of Fairfield, Evenwood, died peacefully at home on February 21, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved husband of Judith, much loved dad of Carolyn and Jon, loving granda to Joseph and Daniel, beloved son of Phoebe and the late Joss, very special brother to Angela and a dear brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service at the Cornerstone Christian Centre, Evenwood on Thursday, February 28 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the Christian Centre. Floral tributes may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 8 Kensington South, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland.
MASON - Joyce, aged 87 years, of Melbourne, Derbyshire, formerly of Whashton and Kirby Hill, died peacefully in hospital on February 23. Beloved wife of the late Edward, much loved mum of Frank, Allan, Rosemary and the late Evelyn and a dear mother-in-law, loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, March 4 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the British Heart Foundation may be given on the plate provided at the crematorium chapel or alternatively sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
McMAHON - On February 26, of Ridding Court, Esh Winning. William, aged 95 years, a much loved uncle of Pat, Michael, John and their families. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs R.C. Church on Wednesday, March 5 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Newhouse Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshments in the Parish Centre afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the Millhill Missionaries.
MERIFIELD - February 23, peacefully, after a long illness bravely fought, of St. Aidan's Terrace, Trimdon Station. Marjorie, aged 62 years, a loving sister of Robert and a dear aunt of Shaun and Sarah. Interment Deaf Hill Cemetery Friday, February 29. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Alban's Church Trimdon Grange at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to Haswell Mencap Association. No dark colours to be worn. No sad faces. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Services Ltd., Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
MESSHAM - Elizabeth (nee Knox) on February 27, peacefully at the Butterwick Hospice after a short illness. Fondly remembered by husband Ken, children Fiona and David, father, brothers and sisters. Following a private committal service at Teesside Crematorium, friends are kindly invited to a Celebration of Life service in St. Andrew and St. George United Reformed Church, Yarm Lane, Stockton on Wednesday, March 5 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Butterwick Hospice, Middlefield Road, Hardwick, Stockton.
MILLS - February 23 (peacefully), in Devonshire House Nursing Home, West Auckland. Lotty, aged 88 years, a beloved wife of the late John Charles, loving mother of George and Ena, a devoted gran, great-gran and great-great-gran, also a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Etherley on Friday, February 29 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
MOXON - Robert William (Bob), aged 76 years, of Richmond, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 19, 2008. Loving son of the late Ron and Grace Moxon, a dear brother of Keith, Rosemary, Anne and their families. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday, February 28 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the British Heart Foundation may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
NELSON - Annie, aged 89 years, of Copley Lane, Copley, died peacefully in hospital on February 25. Beloved wife of the late Bobby, much loved mam of the late Kay, dear mother-in-law to Trevor and loving nana of Andrew and Graham. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Lynesack on Tuesday, March 4 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations for Cancer Research U.K. may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle DL12 8BJ.
NELSON - February 22 (suddenly in hospital), of Stanley, Crook. John (Halfpenny), aged 64 years, dearly beloved husband of Renee, much loved and loving dad of John, Lee and Lynsey, father-in-law to Paula, grandad to Caitlyn, Arrianne, Samantha, Jonathan, Hayden and Shona, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Wooley Terrace Methodist Chapel at 2.00 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given to the Stroke Unit, Ward 4, Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
NORGROVE - February 19 (suddenly), of Easson Road, Darlington. Paul (Noggy), aged 49 years, much loved dad to Tom and Sophie, loving son to Pat, a dearly loved brother to Joy, also devoted uncle, nephew and cousin. Funeral Thursday, February 28. Would friends please meet 3.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. All floral tributes to the Co-operative Funeralcare, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.
O'BRIEN - Michael (Mick), aged 56 years. Suddenly in hospital on February 24, of Jedburgh Drive, Darlington. A loving husband of Liz and a dear dad and grandad. Funeral Wednesday, March 5. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
