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JACKSON - Sara Alexander, widow of the late Col. R.J.L. Jackson CBE. DL., of Bridgeholme, Egton Bridge, born August 29, 1914 died January 12, 2008. Much loved mother of John, mother-in-law of Kate, grandmother of Emma and her husband Francis and great-grandmother of Sam. To be cremated privately at Scarborough Crematorium on Monday January 21 at 12.00 noon, followed by a Service to celebrate her life at St Hilda's Parish Church, Egton at 2.30 p.m. to which all are welcome. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for the Royal British Legion c/o Robert Harrison and Sons, Ashley House, Glaisdale, Whitby YO21 2QH. Tel: (01947) 897249.
JOHNSON - (nee Nattrass) Muriel, aged 89 years, of Barnard Castle, died peacefully in the Richard son Hospital on January 15. Dearly loved wife of the late Fred, much loved mother of Elizabeth and a much loved nana to Steven, Sara and Courtney. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, January 24 at 1.15 p.m., followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Barnard Castle Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given in Church to Friends of the Richardson Hospital.
JOHNSON - January 16, peacefully in hospital, of Dean Park, Ferryhill. William (Bill), aged 84 years, much loved husband of Violet, loving dad of Burney, Dennis and Philip and a dearest father-in-law, grandfather, great-grand father and brother. Would friends please meet for service at Ferryhill Methodist Chapel on Thursday, January 24 at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at Duncombe Cemetery.
JOHNSON - January 17 (peacefully at home), of Wesley Crescent, Shildon. Norma, aged 71 years, dearly loved wife of Bill, a devoted mam of Alan and David and mother-in-law to Jackie and Claire, a much loved grandma of Emma and Matthew, also a dearest sister of Alan and John and sister-in-law to Cynthia and Ann. Cremation Friday, January 25 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 1.50 p.m. for a service in the Methodist Church, Shildon at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at Church.
KENT - January 14, peacefully in hospital, of Hutton Avenue, Darlington. Ben, aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late Dorothy and a much loved dad, father-in-law, grandad and great grandad. Funeral Thursday, January 24. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation.
LEE - January 16, of Howden-le-Wear. Alice Matilda (nee Bourne), aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Norman, devoted mother of Anne, Neville and Christine, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nana and great-gran, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Howden-le-Wear at 9.00 a.m. on Saturday, January 19, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may be made for the Butterwick Hospice, c/o the family.
LEIGH - January 17, in Hundens Park Care Home, formerly of Malvern Close, Hurworth. Doris, in her 98th year, dearly loved wife of the late Lionel, a deeply loved special mam of Sue, mother-in-law of Mike, a much loved grandma of Philip, Simon and Richard and great-grandma of Romany and Cerys. Funeral Friday, January 25. Would friends please meet 2.00 p.m. for service at All Saints' Church, Hurworth, followed by cremation at Darlington.
LIDDLE - (nee Hirst) January 10, (peacefully), of Lambton Street, Langley Park. Doris, aged 71 years. Devoted wife of Derek, a much loved sister of Trevor and Marlene and a very dear sister-in-law and auntie. Friends please meet for service at All Saint's Church, Langley Park on Thursday January 17, at 12.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations kindly accepted by St. Cuthbert's Hospice. Collection plate will be provided at crematorium. Sadly missed by all family and friends.
LOCKETT - January 16, peacefully in hospital, of Mill Lane, Sherburn Village. George, aged 69 years, dearly loved husband of Yvonne and loving dad of Beverly and Paula, also a dear grandad. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday January 23 at 9.30 a.m. Afterwards all welcome to Mount Oswald Golf Club. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Special Care Baby Unit, University Hospital of North Durham, in memory of his granddaughter Alexandra Rebecca.
LODGE - January 13, peacefully, of Darlington. Raymond Anthony (Ray), aged 58 years, beloved husband of Margery, dearly loved father of Martin, Sharon and Claire, also a much loved grandad. Funeral Tuesday, January 22. Friends please meet for service in Cockerton Methodist Church at 11.15 a.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery. Afterwards all are welcome to The Archdeacon.
LOWTHER - January 15, (peacefully, in hospital, after an illness fought with great courage surrounded by his family). Bernard, aged 42 years. Much loved and devoted dad to James, dearest son of Don and Jillian, beloved brother of Gladys and Richard, uncle of Liam and Amy and a good friend to many. A service of thanksgiving for his life to take place at St. Lawrence's Church, Kirby Sigston on Tuesday January 22, at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Flowers or donations if wished may be given for church funds and The Neuro Sciences at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.
MAKINSON - January 13, peacefully at home with her family, in Bishop Auckland. Evelyn, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Freddie, devoted mam of John, Ann and Alan, dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving gran, great-gran and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 12.15 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery. A bus is provided from the family home.
MASTERMAN - (nee Moody) On January 17, peacefully at home. Marjorie, aged 77 years, of Aldbrough St. John, dearly beloved wife of the late Denis, much loved mum of Andrew and Kay, dear mother-in-law of Val and Paul, adored granny of Victoria, David, Louise, Adam and Mark. Funeral Wednesday, January 23. Would friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Aldbrough St. John at 11.30 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Herriot Hospice Homecare, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
MATTHEWS - January 15, (suddenly, but peacefully), of Shildon. Victor John, (Vic), aged 86 years. Devoted husband of Cathy, adored dad of Susanne and son-in-law Barry, treasured granda of Sarah and great-granda of Harri, also a loving uncle of Ann, Jimmy and family. Friends please meet for service and cremation on Wednesday January 23, at 3.30 p.m. at Durham Crematorium. God saw you getting weary and did what He thought best, He put his arms around you and took you home to rest.
MIDDLEBROOK - January 9, (peacefully, at home), of Fieldhouse Terrace, Durham. Dulcie, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Reverend Bryan and also a loving mum and grandma. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, North Road, Durham on Monday January 21, at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations kindly accepted by St. Cuthbert's P.C.C. and R.S.P.C.A. Animal Centre, c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Front Street, Langley Park, Durham.
MOORE - George On January 10, peacefully. George, aged 92 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved dad of Charles, Pamela, Mary and the late George, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Wednesday, January 16. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Darlington at 10.45 a.m., prior to a private interment in the West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
MORAN - January 10, (in Tenlands Nursing Home), of Ferryhill. Jean, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Stanley, much loved mother of Stan and John, mother-in-law of Natasha and Irene, dear grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Monday January 21, at 2.00 p.m.
NEVISON - Irene Peacefully on January 13, aged 86 years, a much loved mother of Valerie and Pamela mother-in-law of Eric, a dear sister and sister-in-law to Thea and Douglas, also a cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Tuesday, January 22. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Please consider donations to Arthritis Research.
NEWTON - James (Jim), aged 84 years, of Gainford, formerly of Ingleton, died peacefully at home on January 8, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Beloved husband of the late Nancy, much loved father of Stewart, dear father-in-law of Denise and a cherished grandpa and great-grandpa. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Ingleton on Friday, January 18 at 12.45 p.m., followed by committal at Darlington Crematorium. 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 Macmillan Nurses and Ingleton Church Funds.
NORBURY - January 12, of West Auckland, formerly of Dewsbury. Robert Charles (Bob), aged 75 years, beloved husband of Dorothy, devoted dad of Gail, Ian and Paul, dear father-in-law to Phil, Gillian and Lin, a much loved grandad of Lee, Martin, Emma and Kirsty, also loving great-grandad to Abby and Jordan. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given c/o the family or sent c/o Mr. A. Senior, 17 Etherley Grange, Bishop Auckland for the British Heart Foundation.
NORRIS - January 10 (peacefully in hospital), formerly of Sowerby, Thirsk. Mary (Molly), aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Wilfred, loving mother of Roland and Rita, a dear mother-in-law, granny and great-granny. The funeral service will be held at Sowerby Methodist Church on Friday, January 18 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to Breast Cancer.
PATTERSON - On Friday, January 11, in hospital. John (Jack), aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Nan, much loved by brother Doug, late brothers Alan and Bobby, late sister Alice, sisters-in-law Lillie, Laura, Mary and their families. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Tuesday, January 22 at 1.45 p.m. Cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please.
PEAT - Neville Colling, of Darlington, passed away suddenly on December 27, 2007 in Perth, Western Australia, aged 77 years. Loved husband to the late Carol, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many.
