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BAILES - On February 10, unexpectedly in hospital, of Gilesgate. Ethel, aged 84 years, beloved daughter of the late Annie and George and a dear friend to all who knew her. Friends please meet for service at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate on Monday, February 18 at 1.15 p.m. Cremation to follow at Durham Crema torium. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to the British Heart Foundation c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Gilesgate, Durham.
BAINBRIDGE - February 15, of Beech Avenue, Spennymoor. Joan, aged 81 years, beloved daughter of the late George and Eliza Bainbridge. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church Wednesday for a service at 2.10 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
BAINBRIDGE - February 9, peacefully at Ventress Hall Nursing Home, Darlington. Rachel, aged 86 years, dearly loved sister of the late Margaret Rudd and a much loved aunt of Susan, Peter and Jeremy. Funeral Thursday, February 14. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Ravensdale Road at 9.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Cremat-orium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Scope, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BAMBRIDGE - February 9, peacefully at Ventress Hall Nursing Home, Darlington. Rachel, aged 86 years, dearly loved sister of the late Margaret Rudd and a much loved aunt of Susan, Peter and Jeremy. Funeral Thursday, February 14. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Ravensdale Road at 9.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Cremat-orium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Scope, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BANNISTER - Trevor, died suddenly February 12. Funeral details to follow.
BANNISTER - February 12, tragically. Trevor, aged 41 years, of Coundon. Beloved partner of Melanie, a much loved dad and father-in-law, devoted son of Betty and Malcolm, also a dear brother of Andrew, Julie and Katrina, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 20, followed by interment in the cemetery. Always love you Daddy. Niall and Shay.
BARBOUR - Alistair Guthrie (Jock) February 10, in Rutson Hospital after a short illness borne with courage. Will be sadly missed by Christine, daughters Fiona and Alison and their families. Service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday February 18, at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only.
BARKER - February 14, (peacefully, in hospital), of Newbiggin, Middleton- in-Teesdale. Gladys Amy, aged 86 years, dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Much loved mother of John, Lester and Malcolm, dear grandma and great-grandma. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Newbiggin Methodist Chapel on Wednesday February 20, at 11.30 a.m. followed by interment. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given in chapel to Chapel Funds and The British Heart Foundation.
BARNES - Pauline (nee Mann), of Great Broughton, near Stokesley and formerly of Dersingham, Norfolk, died peacefully in hospital on February 9, 2008. Beloved mother of Sarah, Peter and Bruce, a loving grandmother and good friend. Private family cremation. A celebration of the life of Pauline will be held at St Augustine's Church, Kirkby near Stokesley on Thursday, February 28, time 12.45 p.m. for 1.00 p.m. Flower arrangements or potted plants (bulbs e.g.) at the Church entrance very welcome. (Please collect them at the end of the service).
BARRETT - February 13 (peacefully in hospital), of Newton Aycliffe. Kevin, aged 68 years, beloved husband of the late Sheila, also a much loved brother, uncle and friend. Requiem Mass at St. Mary's Church, Newton Aycliffe on Wednesday, February 20 at 12.00 noon, prior to interment in Stephenson Way Cemetery. All friends welcome, please meet at Church. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way. Tel: (01325) 301405.
BEASLEY - On February 11, 2008, peacefully, after a long illness patiently borne, in Springfield Care Home, Darlington. Evelyn, aged 87 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Duncan, loving mum of John, Denise and Maureen and a much loved grandmother of Louise, Neil, Richard, Simon and Andrew. Funeral Monday February 18. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
BINKS - Dave February 12, suddenly in hospital. Dave of Bishopton a much loved dad of David and Lewis, dearly loved by Lorraine, dear son of the late Kathryn and Norman, a dear brother of Alison, a dear uncle and brother-in-law and much loved friend of Sue and Paul. Service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium Wednesday, February 20 at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
BLACKBURN - February 13 (in hospital). George (Lloyd), aged 89 years, of Starmer Crescent, Darlington. A dear husband of the late Doll, a loving father of Maureen and the late Pat, a dear grandfather of Vanessa, Clare, Emma and Helen, also a great-grandfather. Funeral Wednesday, February 20. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service in St. John's Church, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
BOUGHEY - February 7, of Tow Law. Margaret (nee Dixon), aged 70 years, beloved wife of Arthur, much loved mam of John, grandma of David and Clare, great-grandma of Adam, also a step-mam and step-grandma, much loved sister of Dennis and a dear aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13. Bus provided from residence.
BROWN - Peacefully on February 11. Linda, dearly loved daughter of the late Lawrence and Doris of Osmotherley and a much loved and special sister. Private family service to take place.
BYKERK - (Coxhoe) February 9, peacefully in Bowburn Care Centre. Winifred (Winnie), aged 84 years, a loving wife of Martin, a dearly loved mother of Derek and Doreen and a dear mother-in-law of Nancy and Eric also a cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. Would family and friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Wednesday, February 20 at 11.10 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired may be given to St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe. Keep smiling, Mam
CHAPMAN - Elsie, of Cockfield died peacefully in hospital on February 10, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mother of John and the late Neville, mother-in-law of Mary, loving grandma of David and Craig and devoted great-grandma of Jack, Thomas and Molly. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, February 18 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided at the Crematorium for the British Heart Found-ation.
CLARKE - February 12 (suddenly but peacefully, at home), of Peacehaven, Ferryhill. Thomas Malcolm (Robin) aged 59 years, beloved son of Hugh and the late Mary Catherine, a dearly loved brother of Allan and Ann and also a dear uncle. Would friends please meet for service on Thursday, February 21 at 2.30 p.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at Ferryhill Station W.M.C.
CLARKE - Tommy. Always in my heart. Love always, Sheila.
CLAUGHAN - Frederick Andrew February 9, peacefully at home, of Elwick. Fred, in his 86th year, loving husband and dearest friend of Olive, very dear father of Bryan and the late Christine, dearest father-in-law of Carole and James, much loved grandpa of Mark and Lisa, Louise and Chris, Liam and Emily and brother of the late Betty Clarke. Funeral Service of Thanksgiving at Hartlepool Crematorium, Brierton Lane, Hartlepool Friday, February 15 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to the support of the Macmillan Nursing Care, Health Centre, Caroline Street, Hartle-pool. All are welcome, please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
CLAYTON - (nee Gilson) February 9, peacefully in Belmont Grange Nursing Home, of Sherburn Village. Renee, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Albert, a much missed mam of Michael and also a dear sister. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Sherburn Village on Friday, February 15 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
COULL - February 10 (peacefully) at Bishop Auckland. Bob, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Ivy, dearly loved dad of Ian, Carol and Maureen, devoted grandad of Judith, Emma, Jamie, Lauren, Thomas and great-grandad of Sarah, Robert and Luke, also a dear father-in-law of Steve and Alison. Friends please meet for service and cremation on Friday, February 22 at 12.00 noon at Durham Crematorium.
CRAGGS - Vera, of Bishop Auck-land, peacefully at sunset on Saturday, February 9, 2008, aged 85 years, after a long illness always so bravely borne. Most cherished and dearly beloved wife of Charles, a loving and adored mum of Angela, dearest mother-in-law of Peter, a devoted, deeply loved nana of Sarah and a loving auntie, sister and sister-in-law to all of her family. Her smile and love will be so missed by her family, friends and carers whose lives have all been touched by her courage, dignity and grace. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, South Church, Bishop Auckland on Tuesday, February 19 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The Stroke Association may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 8 Kensington South, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland DL14 6JA.
