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DENT - January 2 (peacefully in hospital), of Sandringham Care Home, Bishop Auckland, formerly of Stockton. Betty, aged 84 years, loving wife of George, a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, South Church, Bishop Auckland on Friday, January 11 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation.
DOBSON - January 7, 2008. Died peacefully in Eden Cottage Care Home. Alice, aged 97 years of Langdale Road, Darlington. Wife of the late Eddie, mum to Muriel and Sheila. Funeral Friday January 18. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
DOWSON - January 9, of Lax Terrace, Crook. Thomas Edgar, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Betty and a special brother and uncle. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednes-day, January 16 at 10.00 a.m.
DOYLE - January 10, (peacefully), at home in Newton Aycliffe. John, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Irene, also a loving dad, grandad and great-grandad. The service will take place on Friday January 18, at The Methodist Church, Mautland Street (off Newbottle Street), Houghton-le-Spring at 11.15 a.m. prior to interment in Houghton-le-Spring Cemetery (Durham Road). Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made to, Cancer Research c/o, Lloyds Bank, Skinnergate, Darlington. DL3 7ND.
DYMOND COULTHARD - Graham Lyall May the winds of Heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear, how much we love you and wish that you were here. Goodnight God Bless. Love Always. Mam and Mike xxxx
DYMOND COULTHARD - Graham Lyall If I have could have one single wish and never have another, it would simply be to have one hour and spend it with my brother. Goodnight God Bless. Love always. Rachael xxxx
DYMOND COULTHARD - On December 30, 2007. Graham Lyall, aged 26 years, a dearly loved son of Sharon and step-son of Mike, a dearly loved brother of Rachael, partner to Donna, devoted dad to Nicole, Jay, Arran, Brooke and Kye, deeply loved grandson, a very dear nephew and cousin and friend to many. Funeral Tuesday, January 15 10.00 a.m. at Shildon Methodist Church, followed by interment at the West Cemetery, Newton Aycliffe. All floral tributes to be sent to Co-operative Funeral Care, Church Street, Shildon. May the winds of Heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear, how much we love you and wish that you were here. Goodnight God Bless. Love always. Mam and Mike xxxx If I have could have one single wish and never have another, it would simply be to have one hour and spend it with my brother. Goodnight God Bless. Love always. Rachael xxxx
DYMOND COULTHARD - Graham A dearly loved grandson, nephew and cousin. Always remembered. Now sleeping with the Angels. Love You Pet Nana and Grandad xx
EDDY - January 4, (in Hallgarth Nursing Home), of High Shaws, Brandon. Elizabeth, aged 72 years. Beloved wife of the late William, dearly loved mother of Michael and David and a much loved grandma, sister and aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Monday January 14, at 12.45 p.m. followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice in envelopes.
EDE - On January 8 peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne of Dawson Road, Wingate. Moira, aged 49 years, beloved wife of Colin, loving mother of Natalie and Richard, daughter of Hannah and the late George, a much loved sister of Pauline, Linda, Gary and Jan and an auntie. Cremation Durham Crematorium Wednesday, January 16. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to Cancer Research and the Macmillan Fund c/o Colin Ede. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
ELLIS - January 3, (suddenly, in hospital), formerly of Cassop. Elizabeth, (nee Todd), aged 93 years. Loving wife of the late George William, much loved mam of Nancy and Betty, mother-in-law of Eric and the late William, dearest gran and great-gran. Cortege leaving St. Bede Crescent, Friday January 11, at 10.50 a.m. Friends please meet at Thornley R.C. Church for Requiem Mass at 11.00 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to church funds.
FENNELL - Harold Francis (Bob), of Brompton, died suddenly on January 4, aged 76 years, loving husband of Phyllis, much loved dad of Deborah and Tracey, dear father-in-law of Robert and devoted grandad to Asa, Emma and Amy. Will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Funeral will be held at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday January 16 at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please.
FERGUSON - January 7, of Toll House Road, Durham. Eric, (after a short illness bravely borne). Devoted husband of Ann, a much loved father to Claire and Stephen, a loving brother of John and Norman and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday January 15, at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Sunderland Schools Football may be made payable to N. Alderson Funeral Directors and given after the service or sent to, N. Alderson, Funeral Directors, Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor. Friends welcome for refreshments at Ushaw Moor Cricket Club afterwards.
FITZGIBBON - January 2 (peacefully in hospital, after a long illness). Peter, aged 79 years, beloved husband of Brenda, loving father of David, Jeremy, Sian, Simon and Mark, a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. The funeral service will be held at All Saints' Church, Thirsk on Monday, January 14 at 2.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Society, c/o Bernard Nicholson Funeral Director, Three Tuns Yard, Chapel Street, Thirsk, YO7 1LU.
FLETCHER - January 8, of Durham. Irene, (Rene), aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Ted and a dearly loved mam of Keith. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday January 17, for a service and committal at 11.30 a.m.
FOWLER - January 4 (peacefully at home), of Selby Crescent, Darlington. Don, aged 77 years, a much loved husband of Myrna, also a dear dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Tuesday, January 15. Would friends please meet 3.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
FRANKS - January 7, peacefully, in Tenlands Nursing Home, formerly of Sunnybrow. Annie, aged 88 years, a dear sister of the late David, George, Ernest and Thomas. Friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, January 16 at 1.30 p.m.
GALLAGHER - (formerly McGarr) January 2, (in hospital), of Stack Garth, Brandon. Ellen, aged 82 years. Much loved mother, mother-in-law and grandma. Service and cremation Durham Crematorium on Thursday January 10, at 3.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
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.
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.
GARTSIDE - (Barr) January 8, (suddenly). Mandy, aged 38 years. Much loved mam of Ben, Charlie, Vikki, Josh and Johnnie, a devoted granny of Chanel, beloved daughter of Charlotte and Stuart, sister to Sam and a dear friend to Wendy, sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Thursday, January 17. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. John's Church, Bank Top, 11.00 a.m. prior to interment in The East Cemetery. Flowers if so desired may be sent to, Mandy's mams residence.
GILL - On January 7, in Acorn Grange Nursing Home, formerly of Ferryhill. Annie (Nancy), aged 97 years, a beloved wife of the late George Edwin, mother of the late Robert Edwin and dear mother-in-law of Edna. Friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Monday, January 14 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in Duncombe Cemetery.
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.