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HIRD - January 28 (suddenly, at home), of Gillfield Farm, Hunderthwaite, Barnard Castle. Norman, aged 76 years. Beloved husband of the late Barbara, a much loved father of Helen and Richard, a dear brother of Colin and Kenneth, father-in-law of Denise and a much loved and loving grandad of Katie and Ruth. A private family service followed by cremation will take place at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, February 6 at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu in memory of Norman for The Friends of Richardson Hospital, may be sent c/o John Wise Funeral Director, 16 Stainton, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham. DL12 8RB.
ABERDEEN - (Sacriston) Peacefully, in hospital on January 29, aged 89 years. Elsie, (nee Alderson). Much loved wife of the late Robert William, loving mam of Brian and the late Bob, loved and devoted grandma to Robert, Brian and Julie and loved great-grandmother and great - great - grand mother. Will be sadly missed by all her loving family and many friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday February 6, at 10.30 a.m. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to, St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Sacriston.
ALLISON - January 26, of Bishop Auckland. Frank, aged 73 years, beloved husband of Florence, devoted dad of Andrew and his fiancée Becky, a would be grandad to Gregory, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left in church or with Mr. W. Walker for the British Heart Foundation.
ARMITT - January 28 (peacefully in hospital). John, aged 85 years, of Riverside Care Home, Darlington. Beloved husband of the late Joyce, a dear father of Barbara and Stephen and stepfather of Frank, Mike, Liz, Bridget, Bernie and Stephen, also a much loved father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Wednesday February 6. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
ATKIN - January 30, peacefully at Rydal Care Home, Darlington. Marguerite Leontine (Peggy), aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Denis, dearly loved mother of Denis and Richard, mother-in-law of John, much loved grandmother of Nicole, Kerrilee, Daniel, Adam and Laura. Funeral Friday, February 8. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m.
ATKINSON - January 24, peacefully, in Sherburn House Hospital. Allan, aged 87 years, formerly of Newton Hall, loving husband of the late Mary, also a dear uncle of Janice and the late Allen. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Newton Hall on Thursday January 31 at 1.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Bus provided from Church to Sherburn House Hospital for refreshments.
BARKER - January 25, peacefully, of Hutton Avenue, Darlington. Michael, aged 57 years, beloved son of Tom and Margaret and a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and special friend to many. Funeral Monday, February 4. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation.
BELL - On January 25, suddenly but peacefully in hospital. Jennie, aged 90 years, of Northallerton, dearly loved wife of Harold, loving mother of Alan, mother-in-law of Val and a dearest nana and great-grandma. Funeral service to take place in All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Monday, February 4 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only but donations, if wished, may be sent to the Rutson Hospital, High Street, Northallerton for the Macmillan Nurses.
BIELBY - January 26, (at home after a long illness bravely borne surrounded by love), of Wood Vue, Spennymoor. Fred, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Noreen, a special dad of Carol, Ken and the late Tim, a devoted grandad to Michael, Laura, Hayley and Hugh and a dear uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Friday for a service at 12.10 p.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to, 'Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland', Woodhouse Lane, DL14 6JU.
BOYNTON - Darlington January 23 suddenly but peacefully of The Byway. Brian, aged 53 years, dearest brother of Ivy, Peter, Eileen, Carol, David and their families and special uncle of Linda and Stephen. He will be very sadly missed by Yvonne, Bobby, Seymour, all the family, his carers and The Lads. Funeral Friday February 1. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. John's Church, Bank Top 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation in Darlington Crematorium 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu in aid of Darlington Memorial Hospital, Ward 42, Haematology will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
BRADY - On January 18, tragically, as the result of a road accident, of Lumley Road, Newton Hall. Paul, aged 23 years, dearly loved son of Veronica and John, loving brother of Chris, David, Joanne and Helen. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass on Friday, February 1 at St. Godric's R.C. Church, Durham at 2.00 p.m., cremation to follow. Afterwards all welcome to Nevilles Cross Social Club. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Leonard's Boat Club or Victims of Road Traffic Accidents, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.
CHRISTIAN - January 25, peacefully of Greenbank Road, Darlington. Jean (nee Wright), aged 74 years, beloved wife of Peter, dearly loved mother of Tony, Angela, Shirley, John, Jayne and Helen, also much loved nana, great-nana, sister and dear friend of Pat and Judy. Funeral Friday, February 1. Friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel at 11.15 a.m., followed by interment.
CLARK - On January 28, peacefully after a short illness. Kenneth, aged 69 years, of Sherburn Road Estate, Durham, a sadly missed brother of Anne, brother-in-law Peter and their family. Will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crema-torium, Wednesday, February 6 at 2.00 p.m.
COLLISHAW - January 25, of Staindrop. Margaret (nee Keers) dearly loved mam of Paul, David, Annette and Michelle, a much loved and loving grandma, great-grandma, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, also a good friend. Will friends please meet for service in Staindrop Methodist Church at 9.15 a.m. on Thursday, January 31, followed by cremation at Darlington.
COOKSON - On January 24, suddenly in Bowburn Care Home. Cissie, aged 89 years, formerly of Coxhoe, dear wife of the late Fred also a dear sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday, February 4 at 10.00 a.m.
COULTAS - January 22, suddenly at Brunel Way, Darlington. Terence, aged 63 years, dearly loved brother of Alan and Eileen, brother-in-law of Ann and also a much loved uncle. Funeral Thursday, January 31. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
DAVIES - 02.01.1940 - 26.01.2008 Bill aged 68 years passed away peacefully at home after a long illness bravely borne a brilliant, warm, loving and very much loved husband to Jo, a proud, loving and greatly loved dad to Peter and Sharon and their spouses Jean and Tony, grandad to Kate, Kris, Yvonne and Matthew, great-grandad to Chloe, Angel, Brandon and Hayden. His love of life and laughter will be greatly missed by all. Funeral Thursday, February 7. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to Cancer Research.
DEEGAN - January 14, in hospital, after an illness bravely borne, of St. Aidan's Lodge, Framwellgate Moor, formerly of Lilac Avenue. Maude, aged 85 years, wife of the late Ronald, dearest mother of Carol and Rona, also a dear grandma, great-grandma and mother-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, February 1 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to St. Cuthbert's Hospice care of Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham.
DIXON - January 25, peacefully at St Teresa's Hospice, of Blackwell, Darlington. Gladys, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Francis William, dearly loved mother of David and Maureen, treasured and loving grandma of Mark and Sally. Funeral Tuesday, February 5. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Ravensdale Road at 2.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
DIXON - On January 28, peacefully in Seaham House. James (Harry), aged 85 years, of Sunderland Avenue, Horden, a loving husband of Grace, much loved father of Hazel, Heather and Michael, a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Cortege to leave his residence on Tuesday for service at the Methodist Church, Blackhills Road, Horden at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Seaham House of the Hawthorns Nursing Home, c/o Kevin Hepworth, Funeral Director.
EDDLESTONE - On January 30, died peacefully at Baring Court, Tow Law. Lawrence, aged 90 years, husband of the late Freda, father to Margaret, Stephen, Mavis and the late Kathleen and a beloved grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at Wooley Terrace Methodist Chapel on February 6 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
GAIR - Wheatley Hill January 28, suddenly. Jonathan (Jonty), aged 61 years, devoted husband of Marion, treasured dad of Lesley and Simon, father-in-law of John and Donna, much loved grandad to Shannon and Darcy and very sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral to take place on Monday February 4. Will friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium and afterwards at the Constitutional Club, Wheatley Hill.
GALILEE - Graham (shipbuilder), of Flatts Road, Barnard Castle, peacefully on January 25, 2008 aged 82 years. Much loved and loving husband of Judith, beloved father of Roderick, Jane, John and Neil, a proud grandpa of Natasha, Charlotte, Jack, Greta, Max, Martha and Eddie, he was cherished by his whole family. He was a kind and steadfast gentleman with a twinkling sense of humour who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Private cremation followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Friday, February 1 at 1.15 p.m. Please join his family at Bailies, Barnard Castle after the service to share a light lunch. Donations to the RNLI may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
