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BEADLE - February 6 (peacefully in hospital), of Shildon. Patricia (nee Waites), aged 54 years, loving wife of Colin, dearly loved mother of Catherine and Mark, devoted nanna of Liam and Jack, much loved sister of Elaine, Maureen and John, also a dear aunty of Julie, Tony, Amy, William, Max, Sam and Ben. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Wednesday, February 13 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
BELL - February 7 (peacefully in Tenlands), of Gerard Street, Spennymoor. Eddie, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Doris, a dearly loved dad of Christine and Carole, father-in-law of Arthur, a much loved grandad of Mark, Helen, David, Denise and Christopher and a dear great-grandad and uncle. Would friends please meet in Trinity Methodist Church, Rosa Street, Wednesday, for a service at 11.15 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
BELL - February 7, formerly of Gilesgate, peacefully in the care of Langholme Nursing Home, Bishop Auckland. Thomas Dobson, aged 89 years, beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved dad of Elizabeth and Sandra, loving grandad to Mark, Justin, Cameron and Lara, a dear father-in-law to Kenneth and Philip, also a good friend and neighbour to many. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Thursday, February 14 at 11.30 a.m. Donations may be given for the British Heart Foundation, plate provided at the crematorium.
BERRY - Wilfred, aged 92 years, of Romaldkirk, died peacefully in hospital on February 5. Beloved husband of the late Ida, much loved father of Jacqueline, dear father-in-law to Ian, loving grandad to Piers and loved by Esther. Funeral service at St Cuthbert's Church, Cotherstone on Wednesday, February 13 at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in Romaldkirk Cemetery. 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 Great North Air Ambulance and Romaldkirk Church Funds.
BILTON - February 1, peacefully, formerly of Hetton-le-Hole. Les, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Rebecca, much missed stepfather of Celia and step-grandfather to Barry, Sandra and Julia. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, February 8 at 12.00 noon.
BLAND - On January 31 (in hospital), of Darlington. Vera (nee Hodgson), aged 88 years, a beloved wife of the late Norman and a loving mam of Kevin. Much loved by Mandi, Tasha, Charley and Ella. Dearly loved sister of the late Lilly, Theresa, Alma, Gwennie, Freddie, Dougie and Ronnie, dear aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Will be sadly missed by all the family and friends. Funeral service Thursday, February 7. Friends please meet at St. John's Church, Darlington 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son, Funeral Directors, Bondgate, Darlington. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to church funds, if so desired.
BLATCHFORD - (nee Pape) Eleanor on February 4, peacefully at Carlton Nursing Home, Rawdon, formerly of Beechwood Court, Harrogate and Darlington, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Rev'd. Reg Blatchford and a dear aunt and step-mother. Funeral service will be held at St. Peter's Parish Church, Rawdon on Tuesday, February 12 at 12.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be made to the Alzheimers Disease Society. A plate for which will be provided at Church. Any enquiries to Denison's Funeral Service, Guiseley. Tel: (01943) 872619.
BRACK - Dorothy, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Dave, loving mother of Stephen, Michael, Dorothy Ann, Carol and the late David, also a loving grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service Tuesday February 12 at 11.15 a.m. in the chapel in West Cemetery prior to burial. Would friends please meet at chapel.
BRITTON - Dad I love you love, you love me true love, I love you, love me. Victoria xxx, Scott and Kathleen-Ann.
BRITTON - Dad I wonder can you see me when I'm at your resting place, can you tell how much I miss you ? by the look upon my face. I try to put a smile on you wouldn't want to see me sad, but I'm crying on the inside, I miss you so much dad. Katrina and Aidan xx.
BRITTON - Dad Thank you for being my dad, thank you for what you taught me, thank you for always being there for me, I'm so proud you are my dad. I'll never forget you dad and I'll love you forever. Carl xxxx.
BRITTON - Grandad For as long as we can remember, you were always there, the head of all the family, sat there in your chair. You didn't always say that much, you didn't have to, we all knew, you never ever missed a trick, nothing got passed you. Now that chair is empty, our Grandad's gone away, but we miss him and his wisdom, every single day. Courtney, Aidan, Sey-mour, Bradlee, Grace, Amalia, Milan and Kathleen-Ann xxxxxxxx.
BROWN - (Betty) On February 2, peacefully in hospital. Esther (Betty), aged 80 years, formerly of Moor View, Thornley. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack, much loved mother of Eric and Jack and a beloved grandma. Funeral service at Durham Crematorium Thursday, February 7 at 9.30 a.m. Enquiries to Speckman's Funeral Service. Tel. (01429) 838199.
BROWNLESS - January 22 (in hospital), of The Beeches Care Home, Kelloe (formerly of Coxhoe). Herbert aged 89 years loving husband of Clara, father of Sheila and Terry, a much loved grandad of Tracy, Jon-athan, Phillip and Jackie and great-grandad of Emma. Friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Monday February 11 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to The Beeches Care Home. Plate provided at the Crematorium.
BROWNLESS - On February 4, after a long illness bravely borne, of St. Thomas' Close, Willington. Olive, aged 82 years, a much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service in Lydia Street Methodist Church on Tuesday, February 12 at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at The Burn afterwards.
BYERS - February 6, (tragically). John Barker, aged 71 years, of Manor Road, Hurworth. A dearly loved husband of Norma, a devoted dad of Kevin and Jayne, a dear father-in-law of Andrea and Steve, a loving grandad of Jordan, Zöe and Kyran and a much loved brother. Funeral Wednesday February 13. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
CHADWICK - Thelma (nee Garside), aged 74 years, of Colburn, formerly of Easington, died peacefully in hospital on February 2. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin and much loved by her sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service at St John's Church, Hipswell on Saturday, February 9 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. No flowers please at Thelma's own request. If desired donations for the League of Friends, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond DL10 4AJ.
CHARLTON - On January 31, peacefully in hospital, of Bowburn, formerly Coxhoe. Ethel Stannard, aged 83 years, beloved sister of Eunice and sister-in-law of Joe, a treasured aunt of Joyce and Beverley, also a sadly missed great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, February 7 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to P.D.S.A., plate provided at crem-atorium.
COOK - February 2, (peacefully, in hospital), of Warwick Close, Spennymoor. Joyce, (nee Wilson), aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife of Alan, a loving mam of Christine and David and mother-in-law of Peter and Sandra, a much loved nana to Sharon and Christopher, great-nana to Connor and Aidan and a very dear sister of John, sister-in-law and aunty. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Friday for a service and committal at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired maybe left in the collection plate for 'Cancer Research U.K.'.
COOK - On January 31, peacefully in hospital. Mary (nee Peel), aged 68 years, of Sedgefield. Dearly loved wife of Malcolm, dear sister to Dorothy and the late Ruby and Eileen, sister-in-law to Ted, also a loving aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, February 7 at St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield at 1.50 p.m., prior to interment within Sedgefield Cemetery. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. God knew that you were weary, the hill too hard to climb. So He put His arms around you and whispered, 'Peace be thine.'
CRAGGS - February 5, peacefully in hospital, of Sedgefield. Vera Martha, aged 86 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Frank, much loved mother of Ray, Margaret, Denis, Dorothy and Judy, dear mother-in-law and adored nana and great nana. Funeral Monday, February 11. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield at 1.30 p.m. prior to interment. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
DAVIES - January 28 of Darlington. Paul Evan John, aged 36 years. Funeral service Tuesday, February 12 Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m.
DAVIES - Ernest Illtyd, aged 81 years, of Scorton, formerly of Richmond and Stockton-on-Tees, died suddenly at home on February 6. Beloved husband of the late Dot, much loved dad of Susan and Howard, dear father-in-law to Joe, loving grandad of Heather, Phillip, Mark and Andrew and great-grandad to Jack, Bailey and Oliver. Funeral service in the Chapel of St. Hilda, Teesside Crematorium on Thursday, February 14 at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for Cancer Research UK may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
