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GALLOWAY - Jean M., of Middleton Tyas peacefully on January 5, 2008, after a short illness. Beloved wife of the late Capt. Graham Galloway and a much loved mother and gran. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Middleton Tyas on Tuesday, January 15 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the RNLI and the Royal British Legion may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
GARSIDE - Bobby January 14, peacefully in hospital, surrounded by his loving family, aged 69 years, of Nottingham Place, Peterlee, a dearly beloved husband of Jean, a much loved dad of Jill, Ian, Tracey and Terry, a dear father-in-law of Steve, Lynne, Michael and Beverley and devoted grandad of Barry, Sarah, Michael, Cora, Jade, Daniel and Hannah. Cortege to leave residence on Monday for a service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee at 11.20 a.m., prior to cremation at Hartlepool Crematorium. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the Church.
GARWOOD - (nee Wedge) On January 13, peacefully in hospital. Audrey, aged 79 years, of Hurworth Place. Devoted wife of Bill, loving mum of Stuart and Jonathan, mother-in-law of Diane and Karen, devoted nana of Alexander, Joshua, Holly and Macy, special sister of Alec, Brenda and the late Sid. Funeral Tuesday, January 22. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if desired to The British Lung Foundation c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
GIGGINS - January 2 (in hospital). Ellen, aged 90 years, of Dalkeith House, Darlington. Will be sadly missed. Funeral Thursday, January 24. Would family and friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
GOODSWEN - Philip, aged 65 years, of Brompton-on-Swale, formerly of Saltburn died peacefully in hospital on January 13, after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy, very much loved father of Charlotte and James, dear father-in-law to Simon and Kay, loving grandpa of Alexander and dearest son of Pauline. "Will be greatly missed by all his family and his many friends." Funeral service at St. Agatha's Church, Easby, near Richmond on Thursday, January 24 at 1.00 p.m., followed by committal at Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations for the C.C.U., James Cook Hospital, Middlesbrough or The PDSA may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond DL10 4AJ.
GOODWIN - Helga, formerly of Norman Road, Richmond, on January 10, peacefully in Nightingale Hall Nursing Home, after a long illness bravely borne. Beloved wife of the late Clive, dear mother of Gerry, Glenn and Gordon, mother-in-law of Stephanie, Wendy and Dawn, grandmother to Scott, Carl, Leisa, Eleanore and William, dear sister-in-law of Pam and Barry and aunt to Kim, David and John. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, January 16 at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
GOULDING - Mary Margaret (Peggy, nee Wilson) aged 91 years, formerly of Park Terrace, Barnard Castle, died peacefully at Church View Residential Home, South Church, Bishop Auckland on January 11. A very dear sister and aunt. Funeral service at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Barnard Castle on Monday, January 21 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for The Alzheimer's Society may be sent c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ. R.I.P
GOWLAND - January 9, of Langdale Avenue, Crook. Doris, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Bob, a dearly loved mother of Sheila and mother-in-law of Jim, also a loving grandmother of David and wife Jacqueline and a very dear sister. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Friday, January 18 at 11.10 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
GRAHAM - January 13 (suddenly but peacefully, in hospital). Dennis Corner, aged 83 years, formerly of Greystones Farm, a dear husband of Joy, loved by daughters Julie and Carolyn and son-in-law Ian, grandchildren Claire, Laura, Lyndsey and Carl also a dear brother to Stan. Funeral Tuesday, January 22. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation.
GRAHAM - On January 5 peacefully. Bill, aged 87 years, at Yeovil Hospital, formerly of Darlington, widower of Doris, dearly loved dad of Judy, Chris and Andrew and grandad to his five grandsons. Donations, if wished, to R.A.F.A.
HARDING - Iris Patricia, aged 79 years, of Leyburn, formerly of West Witton, died peacefully at home on January 12. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron and a much loved mum, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at St. Andrew's Church, Aysgarth on Tuesday, January 22 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for St. Andrew's Church, Aysgarth.
HARDY - January 13, peacefully at Willowdene Care Home. Sarah Annie (Nancy), aged 90 years, formerly of Trimdon Grange, beloved daughter of the late William and Sarah, dear sister of Irene and the late Doris, Edith and Bill. Funeral service Tuesday, January 22 at St. Alban's Church, Trimdon Grange 12.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Church Funds.
HARPER - January 16 (peacefully at home, after a short illness), of Quarrington Hill. Jack, aged 78 years, a devoted husband of Phoebe, much loved dad of Pamela and Brian, father-in-law of John and Susan, dear grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe on Wednesday January 23 at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment at Quarrington Hill Churchyard.
HATHAWAY - January 15, (after an illness bravely borne), of Etherley. Bernard, aged 74 years. Devoted husband of Stella, deeply loved father of Tracy and Jamie, also an adored pa of Amelia and Beatrice. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Wilfreds Church, Bishop Auckland on Tuesday, January 22, at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations kindly accepted by The Stroke Unit, University Hospital of North Durham.
HEDLEY - January 14, of Crook, formerly of Washington. Alice (nee Sterling), aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late William, much loved mam of Marian, Billy, Peter and Christine, also a dear mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. on Friday, January 18. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Kidney Unit at the Freeman Hospital, a plate is provided at the crematorium.
HODGSON - Harry, aged 86 years, of Stapleton, died peacefully in hospital on January 12. Dearly loved husband of Rene, much loved father of Sue and Jane, dear father-in-law to Bas and Steve and loving grandad of James and Ange, Tom and Jack, Chris and Katie. Funeral service at St. Peter's Church, Cleasby on Thursday, January 17 at 2.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for Ward 4, Friarage Hospital Charitable Funds.
HODGSON - January 12, of Eldon Lane. Edwin, aged 80 years, beloved husband of Sylvia, loving father of David and Paul, dear father-in-law to Pauline and Caron, also a dear grandad. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church, Eldon at 11.00 a.m. on Monday, January 21, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given to the family for Cancer Research.
HUMPHERSON - January 10, in Brandon Lodge Nursing Home. Thomas, aged 59 years, of Bridgemere Drive, Framwellgate Moor, a much loved husband and friend of Kathleen dearest father of Andrew, Julie and Kevin, loving grandpa of Amy, Megan, Oliver and Lewis. Will always be in our hearts and thoughts. Friends please meet for service at St Cuthbert's Church, North Road, Durham on Monday, January 21 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only with donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Research U.K. care of Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Giles-gate, Durham.
HUNT - January 18, peacefully in hospital, of Bedale. Kath, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Stan, dear aunt of Margaret, Maureen and Margaret and a great-aunt of Andrew and Kevin. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Wednesday, January 23 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for St. Gregory's Church.
HUNTER - (nee Atkinson) On January 14, peacefully at home. Connie, aged 80 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved wife of the late Dougie, much loved mam of Michael, Hazel and the late Owen, adored nana of Paul, Adrian and Matthew, great-nana of Cian and Brayden. Funeral Thursday, January 24. Would friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church, Darlington at 1.45 p.m., prior to interment in the West Cemetery. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HUNTINGTON - Alfred William Aged 86 years, of Easington Village. Passed away peacefully, January 12. Loving husband of Doris and devoted father to Alf, Eileen, Jennifer, Keith, Elizabeth, Paula, James and Marissa. Funeral to take place on Friday January 18, at St. Mary's Church, Easington Village at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for St. Mary's Church, Easington Village, via., Mr. Tarn, Allenholme, Stockton Road, Easington Village.
HUTCHINSON - January 11, suddenly, of Howden-le-Wear. Doreen, aged 78 years (nee Adams, formerly of Escomb). Beloved wife of Fred, a much loved mam and loving nana. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Howden-le-Wear at 1.00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be sent for Cancer Research.
IBBOTSON - January 11, peacefully in hospital, of The Cross-way, Darlington. Sarah, aged 86 years, loving wife to Thomas, loving mam of Judith, Jennifer and Mark, dearly loved mother-in-law to Barry and Alison, also devoted grandma to Nicholas, Lucy, Catherine and Jonathan. Funeral Monday January 21. Would friends please meet at 3.00 p.m. for service at Holy Trinity Church, Darlington, followed by cremation.