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DEIGHTON - Eileen Mary, aged 88 years, of St. Cuthbert's Avenue, Colburn, died peacefully at The Terrace Care Home, Richmond on January 15. Beloved wife of the late William Leslie Deighton and a much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Requiem Mass at St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Friday, January 20 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Flowers welcome or, if preferred, donations for Cancer Research UK may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ. Rest in Peace
DENT - January 19 (suddenly at home), of Leekworth Farm, Middleton-in-Teesdale. Alan, dearly loved husband of Margaret. Funeral arrangements later.
DOBBS - John Passed away peacefully in his sleep. John, aged 70 years, of Middlesbrough. Loving husband of the late Pauline, father of Nicola and John, father-in-law of Ahmad, devoted poppy of Wajih, Mohamed, Billy and Sahara and loving brother of Patty, Elsie, Nick, Frankie, George and the late Ann and Peter, also a loving uncle. Service to take place on Monday January 23, in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium 1.30 p.m. Will friends kindly meet at chapel. Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired to, Cancer Unit, c/o, Doctor Wadds, ward 11, James Cook University Hospital.
DONALD - January 14, of Bishop Auckland. Beryl (nee Raven), aged 64 years, beloved wife of the late Bobby, devoted mother of Jacqueline and Michael, dear mother-in-law to David and Jude, much loved and loving grandma to Rebecca and Emma, also a dear sister-in-law. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, January 20, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left with the family or sent to Mr. Jack Fowler, 34 Northumberland Avenue, Bishop Auckland, for the British Heart Foundation.
DORMAN - Peter Scarth Farmer of The Grange, Stanghow. Died in hospital on January 15, after a short illness. Peter, aged 80 years. Will be deeply missed by Heather, Dick, Stella and families. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Moorsholm on Monday January 23, at 11.00 a.m. prior to interment in the church yard. Will friends please meet at church. Resting at and floral tributes to, W. Storey Funeral Service, 20 Redcar Road, Guisborough. Tel: (01287) 632730.
DOWLING - In loving memory of Dougie Dowling (Mike) beloved Husband, Father. Grandfather and Great Grandfather who passed away peacefully on 9th January 2006. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten by his wife Rita and family.
DURNFORD - Died January 13, peacefully in hospital, of Bedale. Irene, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Eric John. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, January 23 at 9.45 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for the Friends of the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
EDGAR - Mary Jane (Jean), aged 93 years, formerly of Hurworth Place, died peacefully at The Terrace Care Home, Richmond on January 18. Beloved wife of the late Tom much loved mother of Ruth (Burgess) and Jane and a loving grandmother. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday January 25 at 11.45 am. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired donations for the Fire Service Benevolent Fund may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd. Funeral Directors Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
FORREST - January 17, of The Green, West Cornforth. Anne (nee Blackwell), aged 60 years, dearly loved daughter of the late Richard and Annie, beloved partner of Colin, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Pauline and Ray and a dear aunt and great-aunt. Would friends please meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth on Wednesday January 25 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. All welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Square and Compass.
FORSTER - January 14 (peacefully), formerly of Back Lane, Sowerby, Thirsk. Dorothy, aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late Ron, loving mother of Rita and Celia, mother-in-law of Lionel, grandmother of Stephen and Matthew and great-grandmother to William. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Monday January 23 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to The Blue Cross.
FOTHERGILL - Barbara Joan On January 15, peacefully in hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara (nee Richardson), aged 75 years, most dearly loved wife of Don, loving and devoted mum of Susan, Diane and Pamela, also dear mother-in-law and a most precious nana and great-nana. Funeral Service of Thanksgiving will take place on Friday at Seaton Carew Methodist Church, Station Lane at 11.15 a.m., prior to cremation at Stranton Grange Crematorium Chapel. All friends and neighbours kindly invited, please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, c/o High Dependency Unit, The University Hospital of James Cook, Marton Road, Middlesbrough. Goodnight, God Bless. Love Don.
FOWARD - January 12, peacefully at Rydal Nursing Home. Ivy, aged 78 years, of Darlington, beloved sister of Fred, dear sister-in-law of Jean. Funeral Monday, January 23. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent to St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
FOX - Matthew Aitkin, aged 90 years, peacefully on January 18, in Ashleigh House Care Home, Darlington. Beloved husband of the late Norah, much loved father of Kevin and Andrew, dear father-in-law of Jeannette and Sharon and a dearly loved grandad of Nicholas and Ashley. Funeral Wednesday, January 25. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
GELSON - January 18 (peacefully, in hospital), late of Westcott Drive, Durham. Florrie, aged 102 years. Beloved wife of the late George, dearly loved mother of Bill and David, a dear mother-in-law, also a devoted granny. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday January 23, at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to National Childrens Home c/o, the family.
GILL - January 10 (suddenly, after ill health) of Edge combe Drive, Darlington. Robert William, aged 73 years, dearly loved father, grandfather, friend and brother. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Ward 2 Trust Fund, James Cook University Hospital.
GOLDIE - January 14, 2006, peace-fully. Eileen Margaret, aged 91 years, much loved wife of the late Harry, mother of Christine and John. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place at St. Thomas Church, Market Rasen on Friday, January 20 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Lincoln at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory if so desired made payable to Cancer Research UK and sent to J. Marshall Funeral Directors, 49 Queen Street, Market Rasen LN8 3EN.
GRAHAM - (nee Gayson) January 11, peacefully at Defoe Court, Newton Aycliffe. Abigail Anne, aged 70 years, much loved mum of Anne and Keith, mother-in-law of Mark and Sophie, a treasured nana of Shawn, Ryan, Steven, Sabina, Bobby Joe and Harry, a dearly loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and a friend to many. Would friends please meet in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe Thursday, January 19 for Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium 1.30 p.m. 'Requiescat in Pace'
GRASS - On January 6, in Rüsselsheim, Germany, of Stokesley. Derrick George, dearly loved husband of the late Gwennie and a loving father and grandfather. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Stokesley Methodist Church 11.00 a.m. Thursday, January 26. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the Motor Neurone Disease Society.
GREENWOOD - January 19, Alex, aged 72 years, formerly of Binchester. Much loved partner of Anne, beloved dad of Nigel, loving grandad Alex to Janina, Katie, Emma, Karen and Anthony, also a dear stepdad of Susan and Peter, Sandra and Arthur. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 24 and afterwards for refreshments in Bishop Auckland Golf Club.
HAMILTON - January 18, of Russell Place, Willington, (formerly of Ryhope). Ian, aged 48 years. Dearly loved husband of Debbie, devoted dad of John, Jamie, Glen, Calum and Shay, loving son of Neil and Susan, son-in-law of Anne and George also much loved and loving brother of John. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday January 26, at 1.00 p.m.
HANDLEY - January 12, peacefully at home, of Lichfield Road, West Cornforth. James (Jim), aged 72 years, beloved husband of Eva, dearly loved father of Margaret, James, Ann, Stephen, June, John and Thomas, loving father-in-law of Chris, Joy and Julie, a cherished granda to his eleven grandchildren and also a dear brother and brother-in-law. Would friends please meet for service at the Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth on Friday, January 20 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Donations, if desired, to Dr. Drew's Surgery for the Nurses' Station.
HARRISON - January 19 (peacefully at home). Mary Teresa (nee McAloon), aged 89 years, of Gainford, wife of the late James Ledlie.
HATFIELD - January 18 (in hospital). Peter, aged 77 years, of Loraine Crescent, Darlington, a dearly loved husband of Jessica, a much loved dad of Susan and special grandad of Peter and William. Will be sadly missed by his brother and sisters. Funeral to take place on Wednesday January 25. Would friends please meet for service at 11.15 a.m. at Darlington Crema torium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research.
HAUXWELL - January 13 (in hospital). Annie (Nan), of Ebor Court, Northallerton. Dearly loved wife of the late Lionel. Funeral Wednesday, January 25 at 2.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
HILL - Gilesgate January 13 (suddenly at home). Thomas Terence (Terry), aged 57 years, the devoted husband of Ellen, much loved dad of Marc and Tel, also a loving grandad and father-in-law. Terry will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Will friends please meet at St Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Wednesday, January 18 at 2.15 p.m. for service, prior to interment in Belmont Cemetery.
HOLLIDAY - January 15, after an illness borne with great dignity, of Winchester Way, Darlington (form-erly of Barnard Castle). Nancy, aged 77 years, dearly loved wife of Ron, much loved mother of Peter, Michael, Susan and Brian, dear mother-in-law of Carole, Sharon and Sheila and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Immediate family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington DL3 7UA. Sincere thanks to the devoted staff of St. Teresa's Hospice, doctors, nurses and staff of Whinfield Surgery, the district nursing service and carers from Care UK Homecare, all of whom have helped us through a difficult period of time.
HOWE - Dorothy Helen January 11, peacefully, in hospital. Dot, aged 87 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved wife of the late Jack, much loved mam of the late John. Funeral Monday, January 23. Would friends please meet for service in St John's Church, Darlington at 1.00 pm, prior to interment in the East Cemetery. Dot was a very special lady that will be sadly missed.
HOWELL - January 12, after a short illness, of Northallerton. Lenny, aged 78 years, devoted husband of Betty, a loving father of Chris and Kay and a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church, Northallerton 1.30 p.m. on Friday, January 20, followed by interment.
IRELAND - On January 11, suddenly, of 3 The Nurseries, Leyburn. Kevin John, aged 51 years, a very dear son and brother. Funeral service and cremation at Stonefall Crematorium, Harrogate on Thursday, January 19 at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
JACKSON - (Contin) On Monday, January 9, 2006, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at the Auchmacoy G.P. Unit, Ellon. James Rowland Jackson (CEngMIMechE), aged 76 years, of Contin Mains, Contin, born Seaham, County Durham, beloved father of John Andrew, James Alastair and Steven Richard, loving husband of the late Edith Jean (nee Ovenstone). Interred Contin Cemetery. www.dgunn.co.uk
JOHNSON - On January 19, (peacefully), at The Grange Care Home. Marjory (Madge), aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Laurie, loving mam of Ann and Susan, a much loved mother-in-law, nanna and great-nanna. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday January 25, at 10.15 a.m. in Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to, The Grange Care Home, collection plate at the crematorium.
JONES - January 17, (after a short illness bravely borne), of Briar Close, Kimblesworth. Eric, aged 68 years, dearly loved husband of Brenda, loving father of Stephen, Kevin and Julie, father-in-law of Dixie and Kevin and a much loved granda of Christopher, Thomas, Stephanie, Lauren, David and Hannah. Friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Kimblesworth on Tuesday, January 24 at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in Chester-le-Street Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshments at The Garden Farm, Chester-le-Street afterwards.
KENNEDY - January 15 (peacefully, at home), in Yarm. Richard Stewart, aged 52 years, beloved husband of Ann, dearly loved dad of Elizabeth and Jonathan and a dear brother of David and Caroline. Funeral service to be held in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Monday, January 23 at 10.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired to "Cancer Research U.K." c/o Yarm Funeral Service, 3 Beechwood Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees, TS16 0AE. Tel: (01642) 786200.
LAW - January 17, peacefully, in hospital, (formerly of Waterhouses), of Lowes Rise, Nevilles Cross. Vera (nee Collinson), aged 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack, dearly loved mother of Malcolm, loving sister of the late Jack, Bill and Fred, a dear sister-in-law and sadly missed by all her friends. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday January 23, at 10.30 a.m. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor afterwards.
LEWIS - January 10 (suddenly and peacefully), of Wells House, Otley Road, Harrogate. Lionel, aged 84 years, dearly beloved husband of Dulcie, much loved father of Trevor and Christopher and their families. Funeral service at Trinity Methodist Church, Harrogate on Monday, January 23 at 1.30 p.m. All enquiries please to Swainsons Funeral Directors. Tel: (01423) 504571
LIGHTFOOT - On January 18, peacefully in hospital, of Northallerton, formerly of Yafforth. Robert Arthur, aged 95 years, beloved husband of the late Gladys Mary, loving father of David and Meggie, father-in-law of Val and Ian and devoted grandad of Nigel, Tracey and Andrew and a great-grandad of Natasha, Rowan and Archie. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, Yafforth on Monday, January 23 at 2.00 p.m., followed by burial in the churchyard. Family flowers only please.
LIGHTWING - Peacefully on January 15, formerly of Hutton Rudby and Brompton. Mary Ellen, aged 89 years, dearly beloved wife of the late George, loving mother of Eileen, Joan, Anne, Christine and Janet, also a dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service to take place at St. Bede's Chapel at Teesside Crematorium on Monday, January 23 at 11.30 a.m. God saw you getting weary and did what He thought best. He put His arms around you and took you home to rest.
LINCOLN - On January 18, suddenly but peacefully in hospital, of Peppermint Drive, Colburn. Jean Pauline, aged 75 years, devoted wife of Brian (Abe), a proud and loving mother of Barry, Linda, Trevor, Andrew, Paul, Tina, Maggie and Tracy and a dearest grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, January 26 at 3.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the Friends of the Friarage Hospital.
LOCKWOOD - Marjorie (nee Jones), formerly of Darlington, passed peacefully away on January 9, 2006, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank Lockwood and beloved mother of Carol and Diane and families.
LOWE - January 15 (peacefully in hospital), of Jubilee Road, Shildon. Edmund (Eddie), aged 67 years, dearly loved husband of Judith, a dearest father of Philip, Dawn and John, also a dear grandad and father-in-law. Cremation Monday, January 23 at Darlington, following a service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 12.50 p.m. Friends please meet at church.
LUND - On January 16, 2006 at Kettering General Hospital, Northampton-shire, after a short illness. Wilf, formerly of ICI, Wilton.
