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LEAR - Beatrice, aged 94 years, of Richmond (formerly of Darlington), peacefully in hospital on January 8. Beloved wife of the late John Lear. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, January 16 at 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the crematorium for the R.N.L.I.
LEE - January 6, of Bishop Auckland. June Marie (nee Pickering), aged 66 years, dearly beloved wife of Alan, much loved mam of Debra, Alan and David, dear grandma of Rebecca and Patricia, great-grandma of Ellie and Lily, also a dear sister. Will friends please meet for service in St. Wilfrid's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, January 10, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery. R.I.P.
LONSDALE - Hunstanworth On January 3, Lily, aged 86 years, dearly loved wife of the late Joseph Thomas, mam of David, Kathleen, Christine and Harry, mother-in-law and grandmother. Family and friends please meet at St. James' Church, Hunstanworth on Wednesday, January 9 at 10.30 a.m., prior to interment in churchyard. Donations gratefully received will be sent to Weardale Community Hospital.
LYCETT - (nee Dawson) January 5, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. Patricia Margaret, aged 60 years, dearly loved wife of Peter, loving sister-in-law of Margaret dear auntie of Janette, Stuart and Colin, very dear friend of Sandra and Barry, aunty of Richard, sister-in-law of James and aunty of Samantha, Amy and Ben. Funeral Thursday, January 17. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Flowers or donations if preferred for St. Teresa's Hospice may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
MACMASTER - January 7, (suddenly, in hospital), of Thompson Street West, Darlington. Grace, aged 85 years. Much loved wife to Ken, loving mam of Jean and Glen, dearly loved mother-in-law to Bob and Penny, also special friend to Pamela. Funeral Thursday January 17. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
MAGEE - January 2. Moyra (nee Pratt), aged 66 years, after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity, died at home, Abbots Green, Willing-ton, previously of Wingate and Fishburn, beloved wife of the late Michael, a very special mother of Elizabeth, loving mother-in-law of Noel and a devoted gran of Lynn. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday January 10 at 11.30 a.m. No flowers. Donations in lieu of flowers will be gratefully received to go towards Mr Manars Cancer Research at the Freeman Hospital. Collection plate provided at Durham Crematorium. Sadly missed by all R.I.P
MARTIN - January 5 (peacefully in her sleep), of Harrison Close Shildon. Doris (nee Walton), aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late John, loving mother and mother-in-law of Timothy and Linda, Julie and John, devoted and loving grandma of Stephen, Andrew, Mark, Jon, Charlotte and Emily and great-grandma of Lea and Logan, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday January 15 at 10.15 a.m. All welcome to Harrison Close Community Centre for refreshments after the service.
McCORMICK - Newton Aycliffe January 2, peacefully in hospital. John (Jack) aged 75 years, much loved husband of 50 years to Bernadette, dearly loved dad of Kevin and Paul, dearest father-in-law of Helen, sadly missed by Paul's partner Martie, very special grandad to Anna, Lucy, Daniel and David and will be loved and missed by all who knew him. Requiem Mass to be held on Thursday, January 10, in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe 12.30 p.m. followed by interment in Chilton Cemetery. Would friends kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired, in aid of CAFOD, will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999. Requiescat in Pace
McNEIL - John (Dinky) died peacefully at home, aged 69 years, loving husband of Ann, a dearly loved dad of Susan, Wendy and Jayne and a much loved grandad and poppy. Funeral service will be held at Sacred Heart Church, Northallerton on Tuesday, January 15 at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in Northallerton Cemetery.
MILLER - Newton Aycliffe January 4, peacefully, in hospital, of Stead Close. Dot, (nee Burns), aged 73 years. Beloved wife of Fred, much loved mam of Larry, Dawn, Sue, Debbie, Marc and their partners, devoted nana to all her grandchildren and a dear sister of Lou and Peggy. Funeral Tuesday January 15. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired in aid of Cancer Research U.K., will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
MILLER - On January 7, of Bishop Auckland. Nancy (nee Ellsworth) a dearly loved mam, nana, daughter, sister and aunt. Would friends please meet in St Peter's Church, Bishop Auckland Wednesday for a service at 11.00 am., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
MILLION - January 1 (peacefully in hospital). Muriel (nee Black), aged 101 years, of Darlington, beloved wife of the late James Hubert, dearly loved mother of Carine, Judy and Sutton and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Tuesday, January 15. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please.
MILLS - January 8, in hospital, of Auckland Oval, Darling ton. Margaret, aged 81 years, beloved wife of Lawrie, a dearly loved mother of Lynn, Laura, Susan and Neil, mother-in-law of Tony and Alwyn also a much loved grandmother of Robert and Cameron. Funeral Monday, January 21. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation.
MILNER - Darlington January 4, (peacefully, in hospital). Maurice, aged 67 years. Beloved husband of Pauline, dearest dad of Stephen, a much loved grandad, a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and father-in-law. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Tuesday January 15. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium, 3.15 p.m. Floral tributes if so desired may be sent to, Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
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.
MOTHERSILL - January 4, peacefully, in Cherry Garth Residential Home. Florence (Flo), aged 81 years, a beloved wife of the late Thomas, a dearly loved mother of Hannah and Peter, much loved gran of Marie and Robert and great-grandma. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Thirsk at 11.00 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, followed by interment at Thirsk Cemetery.
NEWMAN - January 5, (suddenly). Alfie, aged 75 years, of Brandon. Dearly loved dad of Jacqueline, Paula, Paul, Yvonne, David and John, father-in-law of Les, Joe, Jeff, Kay and Jannette, a much loved grandad and great-grandad and sadly missed brother. Funeral to take place at St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Wednesday January 16 at 1.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Margaret's Care Home, Durham City. Plate provided in Church (in envelopes please).
NEWRICK - January 8, peacefully in hospital, formerly of Havelock Street, Darling ton. Bill, aged 84 years, dearly loved father of Billy, Marion, Jimmy, Jeff, Colin, Susan, Martin, Julie and Terry, dear father-in-law, much loved grandfather of Darren, Nicola, Justin, Sarah, Kristina, Lewis, Marsha, Tom and Harry, dear friend of Rene and loving brother of Connie. Funeral Friday, January 18. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 11.45 a.m.
O'BRIEN - January 4. Gordon, aged 61 years, of Woodham, Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Sunderland and Durham County Ambulance Service, after a short illness borne with dignity, passed away peacefully. Loved and sadly missed by his children Michael and Katherine and granddaughter Charlotte, a dear brother of Mary, Maureen and Colin, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Tuesday, January 15. Would friends please meet at 11.00 a.m. for service at Sunderland Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Sedgefield Community Hospital, Franziska Willer Unit.
PARKIN - On January 6, suddenly, at home in Howden-le-Wear. Thomas (Tom), aged 93 years, beloved husband of the late Eva, much loved and devoted dad of Wilson, a dear uncle and great-uncle, also a good friend. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Howden-le-Wear 10.15 a.m. on Saturday January 12, followed by interment on Howden-le-Wear Cemetery.
PEART - On January 9, suddenly, at 70 Cheviot Road, Chester-le-Street, late of Witton Gilbert. Yvonne, aged 77 years, a sadly missed wife of Ivan, a loving mother of Lesley, Malcolm and Laurence, also a dear grandma. Friends please meet for service at St. Michael's Church, Witton Gilbert on Wednesday, January 16 at 12.15 p.m. Interment to follow at Sacriston Cemetery.
PLACE - On January 5, peacefully at The Abbey Care Village Home Scorton, of Romanby, Northallerton. Dorothy, aged 99 years, dearly loved wife of the late Granville, a much loved mother of Keith, Clive, Michael and Angela, a dearly loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grand mother. Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Northallerton on Monday, January 14 at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given on the plate provided for the upkeep of Sacred Heart R.C. Church.
POTTER - On January 2, of Cherry Park, Brandon. Helen, aged 54 years, a much loved mam of Anna and Kelly, a dearly loved granny of Ellie and Georgie, wife of Michael and a loving sister and caring foster mother. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday, January 11 at 1.00 p.m.
