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WADE - January 7 (in hospital), of Crook. Ella, aged 81 years, dear wife of the late George. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Church, Crook at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for P.D.S.A. c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WALTON - January 16 (peacefully in hospital), of Newton Aycliffe. Albert (Bert), aged 84 years, beloved husband of Janet, loving daddy of Ian, Anne, Elizabeth, Linda and the late Chris, also a much loved brother, grandad and great-grandad. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, January 24 10.15 a.m. at Darlington Crema-torium. Friends welcome. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe.
WALTON - January 16 (suddenly), of Wharton Street, Coundon. Darren Paul, aged 44 years. Dearly loved partner of Tracy, devoted dad of Michael, Samantha, Brian, Claire and Hailey, a dearest granda of Chloe, beloved son of Isa and Brian and a loved brother. Cremation Tuesday January 24, at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 9.20 a.m. for a service in St. James' Church, Coundon at 9.30 a.m. Friends please meet at church.
WARD - George Ridley On January 15, 2006, of Park House, Thornton-le-Moor. George, dearest husband of Janet, a very dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, January 19 at St. Andrew's Church, South Otterington at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment at St. John the Baptist Churchyard, Kirby Wiske. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the British Heart Foundation.
WATSON - January 16 (after a long illness), of Saddler Street, Ferryhill. Mark, aged 59 years. Dearly loved husband of Millie and a dear dad of Jason and Jamie and father-in-law of Jayne and Clair and grandad of Cameron. Cortege leaving residence at 1.30 p.m. on Monday January 23 for service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers please to Cancer Research.
WATSON - January 16 (after a long illness). Mark, aged 59 years. Dearly loved husband of Millie and a dear dad of Jason and Jamie and father-in-law of Jayne and Clair and grandad of Cameron. Cortege leaving residence at 1.30 p.m. on Monday January 23 for service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers please to Cancer Research.
WELSH - January 12, 2006 (peacefully in hospital). Adelaide, aged 84 years, much loved wife of Jim, loving mam of Yvonne and Pauline, cherished nanna to Mark, Michelle, Victoria and Andrew, also a sadly missed mother-in-law to Neil and Steve. Funeral Tuesday, January 24. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at St. Andrew's Church, Darlington, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. There is a lady sweet and kind, who will always be in our minds. Her life on earth has now passed by, but we will love her till we die.
WELSH - January 12, of Crook. Clara, aged 79 years, devoted wife of the late Sydney. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Crook at 1.15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, followed by cremation at Durham. R.I.P.
WELSH - Clara, a much loved and loving gran who will always be in our thoughts. Gillian and Andrew. Rest in peace, God Bless.
WHEELDON - January 10, 2006 (peacefully, in hospital). Jim aged 83 years loving husband of the late Una, much loved dad of Jim, Shane, Cally and the late Simon, sadly missed by all the grandchildren. Funeral Thursday, January 19. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
WHITBY - Millicent, a dear Auntie Millie, formerly of Richmond, died January 9, after a long illness bravely borne. Remembered with love by John, Mavis, Nigel and Gavin, also Michael, niece Thelma and Keith. Fun-eral Thursday, January 19, 11.15 a.m., at Darlington Crematorium.
WILLIAMS - Darlington January 13 (suddenly at home), of Marshall Street. Douglas James (Jimmy), aged 75 years, dearly beloved husband of Joan, dearly loved father of James, dear brother of Jean and family, loving brother of John and Vera (Canada), dearest brother-in-law of Rita and uncle of Mark and family. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Friday, January 20. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel 10.15 a.m., prior to cremation. Floral tributes if desired may be sent to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
WILSON - January 14 (peacefully in hospital), of Hutton Henry. Florence, aged 94 years (nee Bruce), beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mother of David and Mary, much loved grandma of Anne-Marie and Lawrence. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 11.20 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Francis' Church for service at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment at Station Town Cemetery. Everyone welcome to return to the Village Hall, Hutton Henry for refreshments.
WILSON - January 18, of Crook. Miriam, aged 81 years (nee Gray), beloved wife of the late James. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. on Monday, January 23.
WINN - January 12, of John Street South, Meadowfield. Arthur, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Olive, a much loved father, father-in-law and grandad. Cremation Friday January 20. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Langley Moor at 10.00 a.m. All friends welcome for refreshments at Meadowfield Club afterwards. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy. R.I.P.
WORTHINGTON - January 19 (suddenly at home). Joyce (nee Brooksbanks), aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Joseph, dearly loved mam of Peter, George and Lynn, a sadly missed mother-in-law and nana and loving sister of Hannah. Friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Haswell on Wednesday, January 25 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in St. Saviour's Churchyard, Shotton.
YATES - January 17 (peacefully in hospital), late of Newton Street, Ferryhill and Greenfields Nursing Home. Florence, aged 88 years, a dear sister of Peggy and sister-in-law of Tot, also a dearly loved aunt. Service to be held in St Luke's Church Ferryhill at 10.15 a.m. on Thursday, January 26, followed by cremation at Durham. Would friends please meet at Church.
ADAMS - January 23 (suddenly, at home), of Luke Avenue, Cassop. George, aged 72 years, beloved husband of Jean (nee Todd), devoted dad of Trevor, a sadly missed grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 27 at 1.30 p.m. Refreshments afterwards at Cassop Community Centre.
ADAMS - January 26, (peacefully, in Bethany House, Woodham), formerly of Westmorland Close, Spennymoor. Margery (Madge), aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Turner, a dearly loved mam of Kathleen, Dennis, Audrey, Joan, Trevor and Hazel, a loving mother-in-law, a much loved nana, great-grandmother and a dear sister to Emily and Walter. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor, Friday for a service at 11.15 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
ADAMSON - January 21 (in hospital), of Mill Lane, Sherburn Village. John Tulip (Jack), aged 82 years, devoted husband of the late Jean, beloved dad of Rita and Bill, a sadly missed father-in-law of Larry and Barbara, treasured granda of Peter, Gary, Anthony, Andrew and Rachael, also a dearest great-granda. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Sherburn Village on Thursday, January 26 at 12.30 p.m., prior to interment in Sherburn Village Cemetery. Refreshments afterwards at Sherburn Village W.M.C.
ALTON - On January 22, peacefully at home, at Park House, Finghall (formerly Methodist Minister of Danby, Wensleydale, Seahouses, Jarrow and Bedale Circuits, the Royal Army Chaplain's Department and a Group Scout Leader). Rev'd. Kenneth, aged 78 years, beloved husband of the late Isabella, much loved father of Jeremy and Julian, very dear father-in-law of Marie and Alison and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at Leyburn Methodist Church on Saturday, January 28 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment at St. Andrew's Churchyard, Finghall. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Marie Curie, Herriot Hospice Homecare and Macmillan Nurse Fund (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
ANNAND - Shirley Sefton Brittain M.B.E., aged 90 years, widow and much loved wife of Captain Richard Annand V.C. on January 18 at the University Hospital of North Durham, peacefully after a sudden stroke. Funeral at St. Cuthbert's Church North Road, Durham at 12.00 noon on Monday, January 30, to be followed by private cremation. Family flowers only but donations if desired to British Red Cross Society, Durham and Teesside Branch c/o Stuart Wright, 43 Front Street, Langley Park, Durham, DH7 9SA.
ATTLE - (nee Harle) January 23. Doreen, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held on Monday, January 30. Friends please meet for service at Sherburn Hospital Church at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Sherburn Hospital Cemetery. No flowers please. Collection /Contributions to Cancer Research.
BAILEY - January 22, of Oversteads House (formerly of New Brancepeth). Norman, aged 76 years, a dear brother of Sid and Doreen and will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews and families. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 27 at 10.00 a.m. All welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor afterwards.
BENTON - Kathleen January 22 (peacefully, at home). Kathleen (nee Hannant), aged 69 years, of Trimdon Village, special and devoted wife of Bernard, a dearly loved mum of Carol, Susan, Bernadette and Toni, mother-in-law of Barry, Graham, Paul and Stephen, also a loving nana and great-nana. Funeral service to take place in St. Williams R.C. Church, Trimdon Village on Monday, January 30 at 10.30 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at the Church.
BIRBECK - January 19, of Hundens Lane, Darlington. Frederick (Fred), aged 63 years, dearly loved husband of Irene, father of Angela and Tracey, much loved stepfather of Yvonne and Scott and loving grandad of Tommy. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, Co. Durham DL3 7UA.
BRAMLEY - (nee O'Neill) January 27 (passed away peacefully). Patricia aged 78 years, of Newton Aycliffe, much loved wife of Jack, a dear mother to Michelle and mother-in-law to Mark, a loving grandmother to Daniel and Dominic, also a dear sister to Sheila. Funeral to take place on Thursday February 2. Would family and friends please meet 3.15 pm for service at Darlington Crema-torium.
BRANFORD - January 18 (suddenly at home), of Russ Street, Helmington Row, Crook. Marjorie, aged 84 years, aunt of Roger, Joan and Jane. Cremation Tuesday January 31 at Durham, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 11.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
BURDIS - January 20 (peacefully, in hospital) of Froster-ley. Ambrose, aged 71 years, dearly loved husband of Beatrice, loving father of Alan and the late Michael, father-in-law to Charlene and Jackie and much loved granda to Laura and Sam, also loving brother to John, Frank and the late David. Private committal service on Friday, January 27 at Durham Crematorium, followed by a Memorial Service at Stanhope Methodist Chapel at 3.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the I.T.U. Darlington Memorial Hospital.
CAMPBELL - January 17 (peacefully, in hospital), of Beech Park, Brandon. John, aged 79 years, a dear husband of Connie, beloved dad of John, Maureen, Susan, Allison, Shaun, Pat, Rhoda and Linda, step-dad of Drew, David and Carol and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday, January 27 at 12.00 noon.
CAMPBELL - January 21, of Chestnut Avenue, Spennymoor. Thomas (Tucker), aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Lily, a dearly loved dad of Jim, Jean and John, a loving father-in-law of Dawn, a much loved grandad of Debbie, Gary, Lee and Dean and great-grandad to Sophie, a dear brother of Ena and brother-in-law to John. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Monday for a service and committal at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only.
CARLING - January 20, peacefully at home after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity, of Coxhoe. Edna (nee Dawson), aged 70 years, beloved wife of Robert (Bob), a dearly loved mam of Linda, Carole and Robert, mother-in-law of Ian and Linda, a devoted nana of Craig, Sarah, Emma, Samantha, Graham and Gemma, a very good friend of Gwen, Alan, Eleanor and the late Jack, also a much loved sister and sister-in-law. Funeral Friday. Will friends please meet at 2.10 p.m. for service at Kelloe Methodist Church, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. A bus will be provided for friends to leave Coxhoe Methodist Church at 1.50 p.m., also all are welcome afterwards for refreshments at Bowburn Hall. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu c/o the family.
CATTERICK - January 18 (peacefully in Ventress Hall). Ethel Mary, aged 90 years, of Darlington, a dear sister of the late Muriel and Margaret. Funeral to take place on Wednesday, January 25. Would friends please meet for service 3.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
CHAPMAN - January 25, of Burnside, Esh Winning. Gladys, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Robert Henry and will be sadly missed by all her family. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday February 2 at 10.30 a.m. All welcome for refreshments in Hamsteels Estate Community Centre afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the British Heart Foundation.
CHEESEMAN - On January 20, (suddenly), at Alexandra Close, Framwellgate Moor, Durham. Ray, aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of Iris, dear father of Kate and Jane, also loving grandad and brother to Joyce. Friends please meet for service at St. Peter's Church, Sacriston on Friday January 27, at 2.30 p.m. Cremation to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to, The British Heart Foundation c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service Limited, 43 Front Street, Langley Park, Durham.
CLASPER - January 25, peacefully, in Belmont Grange Nursing Home, formerly The Crescent Sherburn. Annie, aged 90 years, dearly loved wife of the late Reg, loving mother of Tom and mother-in-law to Audrey. Friends please meet for service at St. Lawrence Church, Pittington on Tuesday, January 31 at 11.00 a.m. Interment to follow in the Churchyard
CLEMENT - January 19 (tragically), of Spennymoor. Paul Anthony, aged 30 years, a dear son of Tom and step-son of June, loving brother of Sharon and Angela, step-brother of Emma, uncle to Chelsea, Jessica and Paige, nephew of Pat, Fred and Norma and cousin to Debra. Cortege leaving father's residence Kirkdale Spennymoor Monday for a service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
COATES - January 24 (peacefully, in hospital), formerly of Byerley Road, Shildon. Sid, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Winnie, loving dad of Brian and Ian, much loved father-in-law to Halina and Sue, also a devoted grandfather to Natalie. Funeral Friday, February 3. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crema torium. All floral tributes to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Darlington.
COOK - January 23 (peacefully, in hospital), of Peterlee. Elsie (nee Reynolds), aged 86 years, beloved wife of John Frederick and a loving mother and grandmother. Family and friends please meet Tuesday at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate for service at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Sunderland. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to University Hospital of Hartlepool.
CORBETT - January 25 (peacefully, at home), of Shildon, formerly Bishop Auck-land. Dennis, aged 71 years, beloved husband of Verna, loving father to Alison, Anthony, Jeff and Val, much loved brother to Betty, sadly missed brother-in-law of Harry, dear father-in-law of Andy, April, Dorothy and Steve, also a devoted grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday February 1 at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired may be sent to the British Heart Found-ation care of Mr Jack Fowler, 34 Northumberland Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6NF or may be left in a collection plate at the Crematorium.
COTTENHAM - (nee Grimes) January 26 (peacefully, after a long illness), of The Garth, Ferryhill. Edna, aged 67 years, a much loved mam of John, Mark, Vicki, Paul and Mary and a loving nanna, great-grandma, sister and mother-in-law. Would friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Wednesday, February 1 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment at Duncombe Cemetery.
COWE - January 22, at Lytham Road, Darlington. Joseph Carr, aged 92 years, very dearly loved husband of Catherine Winifred, much loved father of David, Michael, John and the late Stephen, father-in-law of Christine, Hazel and Christine and also a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Tuesday, January 31. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m.
