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DODD - December 9 (in Newtown Residential Home), of Stanhope. Ella, a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Dearly missed. Would family and friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, December 20 at 3.00 p.m. No flowers by request.
DRAPER - December 7, after a long illness. Audrey, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mam of Heather, Wendy and Barry, dear gran of Julie and Paddy, Alison and Ian and Andrew, great-gran of Daniel, also dear sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet for service in Coxhoe Methodist Church at 11.15 a.m. on Friday, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Andrew's Methodist Church Building Fund.
ELLISON - Peacefully on December 11, in hospital. John Richard (Dick), aged 85 years of Darlington (Darlington Market Manager and President of North Road Museum), dearly beloved husband of Jean, much loved dad of Sandy, Kath and Ang, adored grandad to all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday, December 20. Would friends kindly meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by private interment at the West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired to The Butterwick Hospice, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
FAWCETT - December 9, of Parkside, Spennymoor. Mary, dearly loved wife of Richard for 60 years. A much loved mam of Richard and mother-in-law of Barbara, also a devoted nan of Sarah. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Thursday at 10.00 a.m. for a service and committal.
FIRTH - December 8, 2005, suddenly in hospital. Marjorie May, aged 78 years, loving wife of the late John, much loved mum of Andrew. Funeral Friday, December 16. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
FISHER - Colin, aged 64 years, of Salisbury Terrace, Bishop Auckland, died peacefully in hospital on December 14. Beloved son of the late William and Ivy Fisher and a dear cousin. Funeral arrangements later.
FOUNTAIN - December 8 (peacefully), formerly of Boltby, Thirsk. Annie, aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late Robert, loving mother of Brian and the late Joyce, a dear mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma.The funeral service will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Boltby on Saturday, December 17 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Would friends please meet at church.
FULLER - Hilda (nee Suckling), aged 83 years, of Cockfield, died suddenly in hospital on December 13. Beloved wife of the late John and a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, December 20 at 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for Cancer Research UK may be given on the plate provided at the crematorium chapel or alternatively, care of James and John Blenkiron Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
GEDNEY - Bishop Auckland, recently of Regent Farm Court and Pavilion Court, Newcastle. On December 12. Mary, aged 90 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Frederick William, devoted mum of Pauline, dear mother-in-law of Peter and dearly loved nana of James. Service and cremation at West Road Crematorium, Newcastle on Friday, December 16 at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only please.
GIBSON - David John, aged 61 years, of Hunters Hill Farm, Crakehall, died in hospital on December 14. Dearly loved husband of Denny, much loved father of Rachel and Tim and dearest brother to Myra. Funeral service at St. Gregory's Church, Crakehall on Wednesday, December 21 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for Leukaemia Research and Crakehall Church Funds.
GIBSON - December 11, peacefully in hospital after a long illness, of Lilac Grove, Trimdon Village. Thomas (Tommy), aged 78 years, beloved brother of Alex and Sheila, a much loved uncle of David, Sandra and Derek. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 11.20 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village for service at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery.
GOLIGHTLY - December 11, of Hill Crest, Esh Village. Alf, aged 73 years, husband of Ruby, loving dad of David and Alison, a much loved father-in-law, brother, uncle and granda. Friends please meet for service in St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Esh Village on Thursday, December 15 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please.
GRAHAM - Betty, loving wife of Les. Died at home on December 10, after a long illness. Funeral service to be held at 2.45 p.m. on Monday, December 19. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to The Herriot Hospice Homecare.
GRAHAM - Betty, loving wife of Les. Died at home on December 10, after a long illness. Funeral service to be held Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. on Monday, December 19. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to The Herriot Hospice Homecare.
GRAHAM - George, aged 80 years, of Newton Aycliffe, beloved husband of the late Evelyn, much loved brother of Doug and sister-in-law Carol, sadly missed uncle and great-uncle. Funeral Friday, December 16. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
GRAY - December 14 (peacefully, in Devonshire House Nursing Home), of Seymour Street, Bishop Auckland. Winifred (Winnie), aged 89 years. Loving wife of the late Reginald, also a dearly beloved mother of Reg and Jean. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday December 22, at 1.45 p.m.
GREEN - December 12 (peacefully at Bannatyne Lodge Nursing Home), of Wellfield Road South, Wingate. Jessie (nee Green), in her 88th year, beloved wife of the late Joseph (Joe), dearly loved mother of Trevor and the late Derek, dearest mother-in-law of Lorna and Vineetha also a devoted grandmother of Stuart, Nigel and the late Katy. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 10.50 a.m. Relatives and friends please meet at St. James' Church, Castle Eden for service at 11.00 a.m., followed by private cremation at Hartlepool. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research U.K., c/o Speckmans Funeral Service, 25 Front Street, Wingate.
HANSELL - Dr. Robert Hawdon Hansell, of Aldbrough St. John, Richmond, North Yorkshire, in hospital, on December 6, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Shelagh, much loved father of Jennie and the late Richard, father-in-law of Bruce and brother of Joan. Funeral service on Thursday, December 15 in St. Paul's Church, Aldbrough St. John at 1.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for St. Paul's Church or the British Heart Foundation, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HARBRON - December 9, peacefully in hospital, of Swaledale Avenue, Darlington. Charles Douglas, aged 84 years, beloved husband of Joan, dearly loved father of John, father-in-law of Anne, also a much loved grandad of Joanna. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Flowers, or if preferred, donations for The Alzheimer's Society may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HARD - James Leslie (Les), aged 78 years of Scorton, died peacefully at home on December 12, dearly loved husband of Maura, much loved father of Stephen and Kevin and a loving grandfather. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Bolton-on-Swale on Monday, December 19 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations for Yorkshire Cancer Research may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. DL10 4AJ.
HAWKRIDGE - (nee Dryden) In hospital on December 7, of Elizabeth Vale, Cassop. Sarah Ann (Sally), aged 80 years, devoted wife of the late Fred, loving mother of Sandra, Christine, Dorothy and Karen, much loved sister, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service at Cassop Methodist Church on Wednesday, December 14 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to church funds, plate provided at the church.
HIND - December 15 (at home, after a short illness), of School Court, Sherburn Village. Arthur, aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Betty, devoted dad of Margaret, a sadly missed father-in-law of Stephen and treasured granda of Paul, Michael and Stewart. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Sherburn on Wednesday December 21, at 1.00 p.m. prior to interment in Sherburn Cemetery.
HINTON - CLIFTON - Nellie Jeannette (Jayne), ago Kelton, ago Lynch - White, nee Thompson, of West Layton, North Yorkshire. Aged 82 years. Peacefully, after a very short illness at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough on Sunday December 11, 2005. Beloved companion for over 50 years of Dr. Ted Hinton - Clifton, mother of Peter, Diana, Robin, Anthony, Julian, Sali, Timothy and Peregrine. Grandmother and great-grandmother. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Monday December 19 at 11.00 a.m. followed by private interment, family only. Floral tributes may be sent, c/o, G. Brownless and Son Funeral Directors, Green Close, Park Terrace, Barnard Castle. Co. Durham. DL12 8NN.
HODGSON - December 11 (suddenly at home), of Neasham Drive, Darlington. Joyce (nee Barker), aged 72 years, darling loving and caring wife for fifty years of Ernie and dearest sweetheart for 56 years. Ever loving and proud mam of John, Philip and Margaret, loving grandma of Rachael, Martin, John and Alice, dear mother-in-law of Gillian, Sue and Dave, dearest sister of Dot, Leslie and Maureen and a greatly loved auntie. Funeral Wednesday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. John's Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HODGSON - Joyce Went to sleep, December 11. Miss you Mammy. Love always, John, Philip and Margaret xxx.
HODGSON - Suddenly, December 11, of Neasham Drive, Darlington. Joyce (nee Barker), aged 72 years, darling, loving and caring wife for 50 years of Ernie and dearest sweetheart for 56 years. Ever loving and proud mam of John, Philip and Margaret and grandchildren Rachel, Martin, John and Alice. Dearest sister of Dot, Leslie and Maureen and greatly loved aunty. Arrangements to follow.
HOGARTH - On December 14, peacefully in hospital, of Newton Aycliffe. Hilda, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late John, a dear sister of Frances and also a loving aunt and friend to many. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, December 21, 1.15 p.m. at Darlington Cremator-ium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be made to Cancer Research (plate at crematorium).
HOUGHTON - December 7 (in hospital), of Sedgefield. Annie, aged 82 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Harry, dearly loved mam of the late Brian and a dear aunt and nan. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HOWARTH - December 8, in Belmont Grange Nursing Home. Sydney, aged 77 years. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Thursday December 15, at 1.15 p.m. Cremation to follow at Durham.
HUNT - Died December 10, peacefully at home, in Masham. Christine Elizabeth, aged 78 years, dearly loved wife of the late Peter, much loved mother of Gillian and devoted grandma of Charlotte, also a dear sister of Margaret. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary and St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Aiskew on Friday, December 16 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Arthritis Research Campaign and Church Funds.
JOHNSON - Hilda Jane (nee Anderson) At home on December 8 of Greenside Avenue, Horden (formerly of Easington). Hilda, aged 77 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Alan, loving mother of Barbara, Karen and the late Carol Anne, a dear mother-in-law of Stephen and Peter. Cremation at Sunderland Crematorium on Thursday, December 15. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Horden at 2.00 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel (0191) 5864322.
JOHNSON - Hilda Jane A dearly loved grandmother of Rebecca, Alan, Teri, Rachel and Amy, great-grandmother of Aidan, Tyler and Ellouise.
JOHNSON - John (Jack) On December 16, of Tudor Court, Shotton. Jack, aged 80 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Teresa, loving father of Michael and Chris, dear father-in-law and also treasured grandad. Interment Fleming Field, Shotton on Tuesday, December 20. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Shotton at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Macmillan Nurses, care of Chris. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel. (0191) 5864322. At Peace
JONES - December 14 (suddenly, in Oak Lodge Care Home). Lawrence, aged 85 years, formerly of Dinsdale Crescent, Darlington. A dearly loved husband of the late Alice, a loving dad to Alwyn and a special grandad to Paul and Lisa and a great-grandad to Shayla. Funeral to take place on Thursday December 22. Would friends please meet for service in St. James' Church at 2.30 p.m. prior to cremation at Darlington.
JONES - December 10, in Belmont Grange Nursing Home, of Ash Avenue, Ushaw Moor. Alf, aged 89 years, beloved husband of the late Anne, a dear dad, father-in-law and much loved grandad. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, December 16 at 9.00 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu for Dr. Barnardo's may be given after the service.
KILBY - December 8, suddenly, of Dorset Drive, Darling-ton. George Henry (retired rail worker), aged 84 years, beloved husband of Joyce, loving father of Rosemary and Elaine, also a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please.
KINGHORN - December 13 (peacefully in hospital), of West Cornforth. Olga, aged 75 years, much loved wife of the late Bob, a dear mam of Janis, Bob and Shane, mother-in-law, nanna and great-nanna. Would friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church at 12.00 noon on Monday, December 19, followed by interment in the churchyard.
KIRKBRIDE - William On December 9, in Ridgeway House, Station Town, late of Station Road, Trimdon Station. Bill, aged 82 years, a dearly beloved husband of the late Joan, loving father of David, Janet and Miriam, a dear father-in-law and also a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Friday, December 16. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Trimdon Station at 9.45 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel. (0191) 5864322.
LAWS - December 12, suddenly in hospital, after a short illness. Arthur Rowland, aged 91 years, of Bishop Auckland, a much loved and loving dad, father-in-law, granda and great-granda. Cortege to leave his daughter's residence in Bishop Auckland at 11.30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 21 for service in Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon. Will friends please meet at the crematorium.
LONG - December 11, at Hollygarth Care Home. Irene Margaret (Rene), aged 102 years, beloved wife of the late Ted and a dear mother of Mary and Katherine. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, December 15 at 1.00 p.m.
MacDONALD - Francis Norman (Mac), aged 85 years, of Fairfield Road, Barnard Castle, died peacefully at the Richardson Hospital on December 15. A dearly loved husband, father and grandfather. Funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Friday, December 23 at 12.30 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 The Friends of the Richardson Hospital, Barnard Castle.
