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MORGAN - Kenneth Robson (Ken), aged 67 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on February 5. Dearly loved husband of Mavis, much loved dad of Karen, Elizabeth and Gillian and a dear father-in-law and loving grandad. Funeral service at St Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday February 14 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private committal at Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations for Marie Curie Cancer Care may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond DL10 4AJ.
MURPHY - On February 9 (peacefully), of Brandon. Martha (formerly O'Shaughnessy), aged 87 years. Friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Methodist Chapel, Brandon on Monday, February 18 at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium 10.00 a.m. Everyone welcome for refreshments at the Cricket Club following the service.
NEIL - Darlington Movita (Carol), aged 65 years, suddenly, on February 5, of Whitby Way. Dearly loved wife of David, a much loved mam of Jayne, Michael and Suzanne, dear mother-in-law to Steve and Gary, a much loved nanna of Georgia, Bret, Chantelle, Joe, Jack and Lauren. Funeral Friday, February 15. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Cockerton 10.00 a.m., followed by private interment. Floral tributes welcome and may be sent to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. Tel. (01325) 482999.
NEWTON - February 11 (peacefully, after a long illness), of Devonshire House, West Auckland, formerly of 35 Walker Drive, Bishop Auckland. Julia, aged 41 years. Friends please meet for service in Woodhouse Close Church, Bishop Auckland on Thursday, February 21 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
NICHOLSON - (Thornley) February 9, 2008, peacefully in Ridgeway House. Selina, aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mother of Jean, Sylvia and William. Friends please meet for service at Thornley Methodist Church on Monday, February 18 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crema-torium. Donations in lieu of flowers to Macmillan Nurses.
NICHOLSON - February 13, suddenly, of Thornton Street, Darlington. George Edwin, aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of Doreen, much loved dad of John, dear father-in-law of Gillian and a loving grandfather of Craig, Christopher, Thomas and Daniel. Funeral Thursday, February 21. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the British Heart Foundation, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
OTLEY - February 9, peacefully in hospital. Doris, aged 85 years, of Romanby, a dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, February 21 at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for the British Heart Foundation.
OXFORD - Ben, of Osmotherley, died on Saturday, February 9, 2008. A true gentleman, he was deeply loved by all his family and his many friends. A great husband, dad and grandad, he will be greatly missed. Funeral service to be held at St. Peter's Church, Osmotherley on Tuesday, February 19 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Marie Curie Nurses.
PALING - February 12, of Eldon. Michael Henry, aged 62 years, dearly loved father of Michael and Marie, also a dear grandfather, brother, uncle and good friend to many. Will friends please meet for service in the Valley Methodist Chapel at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, followed by cremation at Durham.
PALING - February 12, of Eldon. Michael Henry, aged 62 years. Trusting you are in a better place Michael. Love, Claire.
PERKIN - Doreen, of Catterick Garrison, died peacefully on February 5, aged 78 years. Reunited with Stan and Alan, also a loving mam and grandma. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, February 15 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given on the plate provided at the Crematorium Chapel for The Alzheimers Society and The RNLI.
PLEWS - February 12, at home with her family, in Tow Law. June (nee Scott), aged 62 years, formerly of Woodside, wife of the late Maurice Harry, much loved mam of Trevor, Garry and Dianne, dearest partner of Tommy, also a good friend of many. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 12.50 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left for the MARA Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital, in the Station Hotel where all are invited for refreshments after the church service.
QUIRIE - Charles Edward (Charlie), aged 48 years, of Hipswell, died peacefully at home on February 7 after an illness bravely borne. Much loved by all his family and friends. Funeral service at the Garrison Memorial Church, Catterick Garrison on Monday, February 18 at 1.30 p.m., followed by committal at Darlington Cremator-ium. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for the local Macmillan Nurses, Marie Curie Cancer Care and the Herriot Hospice Homecare.
RAMSAY - Passed away suddenly at Brentwood Lodge, formerly of Bramper Farm, on February 9. He will be sadly missed by his wife Lexie, children Alice, Bill, Glyn and Carole, also grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sons-in-law and daughter-in-law. Service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, February 19 at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Brentwood Residents' Amenity Fund. Friends please meet at crematorium.
RANK - February 13, peacefully in hospital, of West Cornforth. George, aged 71 years, beloved husband of the late Hazel, a much loved dad of George, Colin, Lesley and John, also a devoted granda and great-granda. Would family and friends please meet for service at West Cornforth Holy Trinity Church on Friday, February 22 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in West Cornforth Ceme-tery.
RAW - Trimdon Station February 13, peacefully in hospital. Jenny, aged 84 years, a much loved wife of the late Fred, devoted mother of Jane, Anne and Wilfred, loving mother-in-law and a treasured grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grand mother. Funeral to take place on Thursday February 21. Cortege leaving daughter Jane's residence at 11.00 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. Bus provided from Jane's house.
REID - (M.B.E.) February 11, suddenly, but peacefully at home, of Gilesgate, Durham. Noel, aged 77 years, a beloved son of the late Thomas and Jane, a loving brother of Peter, Vincent, Mary, Teresa, Bernard, Anne and John also a dear brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend. Will be sadly missed. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Tuesday, February 19 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at St Thomas' R.C. Church, Wolsing-ham. To be received into Church Monday, February 18 at 7.00 p.m. Family flowers only please, with donations in lieu kindly received by the Diocesan Lourdes Fund. Rest In Peace, Noel
RICHARDSON - February 7, of Etherley, late of Washington. Margaret (nee Gaddes), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Richard, also a much loved and loving mam and grandma. Will friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Etherley at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, followed by cremation at Durham.
RIPLEY - February 14 (in hospital, after a long illness). Denis, aged 82 years, of Haughton, Darlington. A loving husband of Joan, a dear dad of Douglas and father-in-law of Pam, a loving grandad of Paula, Donna and Deanna, also a great-grandad of Zach, Zoe, Ben and Sophia. Funeral Friday, February 22. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice.
ROBERTS - Stanley February 12, at Westcott Nursing Home, Peterlee (late of Horden). Stan, aged 78 years, a beloved husband of the late Joan, a loving father of David and Debra, also a dearest grandad. Interment Horden Cemetery Wednesday February 20. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea R.C. Church, Horden at 1.30 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Ltd. Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322. Gone are the days we used to share, but in our hearts you're always there. R.I.P.
ROBINSON - February 8, peacefully after a long illness bravely borne, of Chilton. Susannah (Susie, nee Hilton), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Stewart, also a much loved mother of Pam. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, February 15 at 3.00 p.m. Sadly missed
ROBINSON - Kenneth Norman (Ken), aged 74 years, of Barnard Castle, died peacefully in hospital on February 6. Dearly loved husband of Hazel, much loved father of Amanda, Caroline and Christopher, a dear father-in-law, doting grandad of Thomas, Eloise, Kate, Lewis, Robert, Victoria, William and Johnny and a dear brother. Funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Thursday, February 14 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private interment. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for Barnard Castle Cricket Club and Church Funds.
ROWELL - February 12, peacefully, in hospital, of Fieldhouse Lane, Durham. George, aged 80 years, a dear husband of Renee. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday February 20 at 1.30 p.m.