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MANFREN - January 20, in Acorn Grange, (formerly of Westmorland Close, Spennymoor). George, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Ethel, a dear father of James and Kathleen, a much loved grandad of Ian, Catherine and Andrew and great-grandad of Eve and Laura. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium, Wednesday for a service and committal at 3.30 p.m.
MATTINSON - January 12, 2006. Peter, son of the late Edna, brother to Betty, Anne, Susan and Ellen. Funeral Friday January 20. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers please.
McELHATTON - John (Mr. Mac), aged 89 years, of Brompton-on-Swale, died peacefully in hospital on January 16. Dearest partner of Joan, husband of the late Clarice and a much loved uncle. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, January 25 at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. No flowers by request. Donations if desired, for Alzheimer's Society Research, may be given at the crematorium or sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
MITCHELL - January 18, of Canterbury Road, Newton Hall, Durham (formerly of Langley Park). Jean, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, loving mother of Susan and Michael and Paul, also a dear nana of Helen and Lesley and families. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday January 25 at 2.30 p.m. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor afterwards.
MITCHELL - January 18, of Canterbury Road, Newton Hall, Durham (formerly of Langley Park). Jean (nee Maddison), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, loving mother of Susan and Michael and Paul, also a dear nana of Helen and Lesley and families. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, January 25 at 2.30 p.m. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor afterwards.
MOORE - January 17 (peacefully, at home). John Henry, aged 68 years, of Newton Aycliffe, dearly loved partner of Joan and a dear brother to Lorna. Funeral to take place on Tuesday, January 24. Would friends please meet for service 3.45 pm at Darlington Crema-torium. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research.
MURRAY - January 17, of Bishop Auckland. Greta, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Frederick, devoted mam of Paul, dear mother-in-law to Margaret. Will all family and friends please meet for service in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.15 p.m. on Monday, January 23, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations for the Residents' Fund at Sandringham Home, Bishop Auckland may, if desired, be left at church.
MUSGRAVE - January 9, peacefully at home, following an illness courageously borne. Terry, aged 61 years, greatly missed by wife Trish and sons Adrian, Julian, Ashley and their families. Funeral Friday, January 20 in Kent, followed by burial. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Relief (cheques only) c/o Funeral Care, 15 High Street, Strood, Roch ester, Kent. ME2 4AB.
NEVENS - Gladys Peacefully, in hospital on January 13. Gladys, aged 95 years. Loving wife of the late Tommy, much loved mother of Brian and David, grandmother of Roger, Edward and Matthew and great-grandmother of Thomas. Family and friends please meet at Christ Church at Great Ayton on Monday January 23, at 10.30 a.m. for service prior to cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to, Cancer Research Yorkshire, Free Post NAT, 16919, Sheffield. S98 1XL.
NICHOLS - (Newcastle) January 15, 2006, of St Mary's Catholic Cathedral. The Rt. Rev. Mgr Kevin Francis Nichols, aged 76 years. To be received into St Mary's Cathedral, Clayton Street West on Monday, January 23 at 7.00 p.m., followed by Evening Prayer from the Office Of The Dead. Funeral Mass on Tues-day, January 24 at 12.00 noon, followed by burial at Minsteracres Monas-tery, Northumberland at 2.30 p.m. Requiescat In Pace
NICHOLS - (Newcastle) January 15, 2006, of St Mary's Catholic Cathedral. The Rt. Rev. Mgr Kevin Francis Nichols, aged 76 years. To be received into St Mary's Cathedral, Clayton Street West on Monday, January 23 at 7.00 p.m., followed by Evening Prayer from the Office Of The Dead. Funeral Mass on Tues-day, January 24 at 12.00 noon, followed by burial at Minsteracres Monas tery, Northumberland at 2.30 p.m. Requiescat In Pace
NOBLE - January 13, peacefully, of The Fairway, Darling-ton. Francis (Frank), aged 84 years, much loved husband of Edna, loving dad of Linda and Christopher and devoted grandad of Christopher, Hollie, Hannah and Marcus. Funeral Tues-day. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be left at the service for the Stroke Association.
OLDROYD - January 15, peacefully, of Ecclefechan, (formerly of Framwellgate Moor, Durham) John Chadwick (Jack), aged 95 years, devoted husband of the late Dorothy, a much loved dad of Arthur, also a loving grandad of Michael. Funeral service to be held on Friday, January 20 at 11.00 a.m. at Rouchan Loch Crema-torium, Dumfries.
OLIVER - Edith May, aged 67 years, of Mayfield Farm, Tunstall, died peacefully in hospital on January 17. Dearly loved sister of Denham. Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Tunstall on Tuesday, January 24 at 10.30 a.m., followed by burial in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given for church funds.
OUTHWAITE - January 14, of Wolsey Road, Spennymoor. Maureen, aged 73 years, beloved wife of the late Robin, a dearly loved mam of Derek, Neil, Colin and Philip, a loving mother-in-law of Janet and Lynn and a much loved nana of Luke, Mark, Liam, Adelle, Kyle and George. Would friends please meet in St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village Thursday for a service at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery.
PARKS - January 16 (peacefully in hospital, after a long illness), of Lilac Grove, Trimdon Village. Joan (formerly Thompson, nee Welsh), aged 79 years, beloved wife of William, dearly loved mother of Christine, Pamela, Joan and Brian, dearest mother-in-law and a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 9.50 a.m. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. William's R.C. Church, Trimdon Village at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
PICKARD - of Robin Hill, Middleham. Clarice, beloved wife of the late Watson, dear mother of Elaine and Diane and a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Private cremation at Skipton Crematorium Friday January 20, at 1.00 p.m.
PINKNEY - January 16 (suddenly), of Ferryhill. Margaret Georgina (nee Carr), aged 80 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Thomas (Tom), a loving sister of Madeline, Matty and the late Eric and Robert, a dear sister-in-law and aunt and a good friend to many. Would friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Monday, January 23 at 10.45 am, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Ferryhill District Nurses Equipment Fund. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at Cleves Cross Grange, Ferryhill.
PINKNEY - January 16, of North Bitchburn. Freda, aged 82 years, devoted wife of the late William, a much loved and loving mam, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. on Friday, January 20. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium for the MARA Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
POCKLINGTON - Died January 18, suddenly but peacefully after an illness bravely fought, of Ripon, formerly of Crakehall. Rod, aged 65 years, darling husband of Jan, dearly loved dad of Mandy and Gina and father-in-law of Chris and Mark, also a devoted grandad to Harriet, James, Tom, Oliver and Evie. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Crakehall on Thursday, January 26 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Leukaemia Research and St. Gregory's Church.
REESE - January 12 (peacefully, after a long illness at her daughter's home). Eleanor, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Frank, dearly loved mother of Pauline, Anita, Frances, Maurice, Angela and Kevin, mother-in-law of Brian, Ken and Jill (also Jill, Richard and Ken), nana to Allison, Gary, Jackie, Tony, Craig, Steven, Martin, Rebecca, Tom, Sam, Hannah, Abi and Sarah, also Dean and Sean, great-nana to Natalie, Kieron and Eleanor, a dearly loved friend and auntie. Funeral Friday, January 20. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium and afterwards at her daughter's home. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to St. Teresa's Hospice.
REID - Iain (Reidy), aged 21 years, of Bishop Auckland, died tragically on January 15. A dearly loved son, brother, nephew and friend. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, January 24 at 11.45 am. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Floral tributes may be sent care of James and John Blenkiron Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
RENNEY - January 12, 2006, peacefully, in the care of Middleton Hall. Florence, aged 97 years, a much loved aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Funeral Monday, January 23. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
RIDLEY - Sunday, January 15 (peacefully after a long illness bravely borne with great courage), of St. Mark's Court, Coundon Grange. June Maureen (nee Singlewood-Dodds), aged 69 years, beloved wife of the late Raymond, devoted mother of Billy, Esmond, Jackie, Gary and Raymond and a much loved nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church, Eldon Tomorrow Thursday January 19 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in Rosemount Cemetery.
RIDLEY - To a loving sister June from Alwyn and Trevor. May you rest in peace now, God Bless.
ROBINSON - January 12, of Lilac Grove, Trimdon Village. Thomas (Tom), aged 65 years, beloved husband of Josey, a much loved dad of Joanne and the late Stephen and father-in-law of Barbara-Ann, a dearly loved grandad of Sam and Sean and a loving brother-in-law and brother. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, January 19 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only.
ROBINSON - Ethel, aged 85 years, of Gainford, died peacefully in hospital on January 10. Beloved daughter of the late Elizabeth and Anthony Oliver Robinson, dearest sister to the late Len, Harry and Lizzie, a dear aunt and great-aunt to Stuart. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Gainford on Thursday, January 19 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for Cancer Research UK.
RUNDLE - January 16 (suddenly at home), of Pearl Close, Chilton. Bill, aged 70 years, beloved husband of Isabel and a dearly loved dad of Michael, Joanne and Nigel, a loving father-in-law of Mirriam, Gary and Lisa and a much loved granda. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Friday for a service and committal at 1.00 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be left in the collection plate at the Crematorium for the Heart Unit, James Cook Hospital.
RUTHERFORD - Raymond Joseph, aged 50 years, of Ramshaw, Evenwood, died peacefully in hospital on January 15. Dearly loved son of the late Joe and Sadie Rutherford and a dear brother and uncle. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Friday, January 20 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for Ward 3, Bishop Auckland General Hospital may be sent c/o James and John Blenkiron Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
SAIGER - January 14 peacefully, in hospital of East Lodge, Peases West, Crook. Olive, aged 82 years, a dearly loved wife, mother and grand-mother. Private cremation at Durham Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for the Stroke Association may be sent to N. Alderson Funeral Directors, Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor, Durham DH7 7LD.
SHAW - January 14, of St John's Walk, Escombe. Margaret, aged 72 years, beloved wife of Bob, devoted and treasured mam of Joanne, Kevin and the late John, best friend of Marjorie and Helen and also a dear sister. Friends please meet for service at Escombe Church on Saturday, January 21 at 10.30 a.m. Private interment to follow.
SHEPHERD - January 17 (peacefully in hospital, after a short illness), formerly of West Parks Farm, Kilburn and Kirklington. Kenneth Walker (Ken), husband of the late Brenda and father of the late John. Funeral service to be held in St. Mary's Church, Bagby at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for Church Funds.
SIMPSON - January 14, at Elderwood Residential Home, Darlington. Annie, aged 85 years, dearly loved auntie, great-auntie and great-great-auntie. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 3.45 pm Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
SLATER - On January 18, suddenly in Brompton. Ada, aged 83 years, loving wife of the late Robert Richard, dearest sister of Florence, Annie and Arthur and a dear aunt. Funeral service to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, January 27 at 10.45 a.m. No flowers please. Donations, if wished, may be sent for the British Heart Found-ation.
SPENCE - January 12, peacefully at Pine Lodge, Hurworth (formerly of Manor Road, Darlington). Edna, aged 98 years, dearest aunty of Susan and Charles. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m.
STEPHENSON - Kevin, on December 30, dearly loved son of the late Edith and Billy and brother of the late Gordon and Brian. Friends please meet at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, January 23 at 1.15 p.m.
STOREY - Sherburn Village January 15, peacefully in hospital. Isabel, aged 77 years, wife of the late William, a dearly loved mother of Elizabeth, Mary and Kathleen, a loving nana and great-grandma. Will friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Monday January 23 at 11.00 a.m. for service. All enquiries to J. M. and E. Ovington and Son. Tel: (0191) 4103863. Sadly missed and deeply mourned.
SWAINSTON - January 19 (in Acorn Grange), of Glaisdale, Spennymoor. Rita (nee Mason), aged 74 years, beloved wife of Kenneth, a dearly loved mam of Leigh, a loving mother-in-law of John, a much loved nanna of Adam and Hannah and a loved sister of Margaret and sister-in-law to Walter, Betty, a dear aunt of David and Phillip and dearest friend of Norma and Tommy. Cortege leaving daughter's residence 6 Hazelmere Wednesday for a service in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor 1.45 p.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to "Alzheimers Society" c/o South Approach, Bullion Lane, Chester-le-Street.
TAYLOR - January 14 (in hospital), of 63 Bede Terrace, Bowburn. Andrew Joss, aged 59 years, dearest partner of Valerie, dear husband of the late Rita, dearly loved dad of Lee, a much loved grandad of Louise and a loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege to leave residence on Thursday at 12.50 p.m. for a service in Bowburn Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Belmont Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to I.T.U. Ward Amenities Fund, Durham University Hospital. These may be left at church. Refreshments afterwards at Bede Terrace Community Centre, everyone welcome.
TIPLADY - January 16, suddenly but peacefully in hospital, of Bearpark. Thomas (Tom), aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Doreen, much loved dad of John and Susan and a loving grandad of David and Helen. Friends please meet for service in St. Edmund's Church, Bearpark on Friday, January 20 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Age Concern and Church Funds may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at Bearpark Club afterwards.
TRAVIS - (nee Croft) On January 18, suddenly, of Willow Road, Romanby, Northallerton. Joan Mary, aged 72 years, dearly loved wife of Bert, loving mother of Barry, David, Lynda and Paula and a dear mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral service to be held in Romanby Methodist Church 1.00 p.m. Friday, January 27, followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the British Heart Foundation.
UNDERWOOD - Sarah (Sally), aged 101 years, formerly of Oswin Grove, Gilling West. Died peacefully at Richmond House on January 17. Beloved wife of the late Frank, much loved mother of Dallas, dear mother-in-law to Les and a loving nana and great-nana. Funeral service at St. Agatha's Church, Gilling West on Thursday January 26, at 1.15 p.m. followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church, no flowers please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for Cancer Research UK.
