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BOWES - Lena February 24, peacefully, in hospital after a short illness. Lena, aged 94 years (late of Carlton in Cleveland), beloved wife of the late William (Dick), a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Family and friends please meet at St Botolph's Church, Carlton in Cleveland on Friday, March 3 at 1.00 p.m. for service, prior to interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Botolph's Church Fund and Lambert Hospital at Thirsk.
BOWRON - (nee Hankey) February 23. Suddenly, but peacefully in hospital after a long fight against illness patiently accepted. Mary, aged 70 years, of Newton Aycliffe. Beloved wife and sweetest friend of Brian, treasured mam of Christopher, Astrid and Andrew and mother-in-law to Rob, also a loving grandma to George. Would friends please meet for service on Monday, March 6, at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe at 1.30 p.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to, British Lung Foundation. A dear and courageous lady, sadly missed by all who knew her, never forgotten. On whose Soul sweet Jesus have Mercy.
BREWER - Died peacefully in hospital on February 24, of Low Pittington. Joyce, aged 89 years. Beloved mother and grandmother. Friends please meet at St. Laurence Church, Pittington on Friday March 3, for service at 11.00 a.m. followed by interment in Hallgarth Cemetery.
BROMLEY - February 28, peacefully at Cedar Lodge Nursing Home, Middleton St. George. James Derek, dearly beloved son of the late Lillian Eileen Reardon, also a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral Monday, March 6. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
BROWN - February 27 (peacefully), of Bishop Auckland. George, aged 78 years, loving husband of Audrey (nee Shaw), a dear dad of Colin and David, also a dearly loved father-in-law and granda of Kathryn, Kevin and Richard. Friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland on Monday, March 6 at 12.10 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to be given to David Brown in aid of Cancer Charities.
BUCKLE - February 21, peacefully, in the Friarage Hospital. William, aged 88 years, of Snape, Bedale, uncle of Valerie and Yvette. Funeral service to be held at Snape Methodist Chapel on Thursday, March 2 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Well Churchyard.
BULMER - (Framwellgate Moor) Peacefully in hospital, on February 25, aged 94 years. Minnie, dearly beloved wife of the late Tom, much loved mam of Joan, Tony, Fred, Eric and Michael, a dear mother-in-law also a devoted nanna and great-nanna. Friends please meet at St. Aidan's Church, Framwellgate Moor on Friday March 3, for service at 10.45 a.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium by request family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Park House Road, Merryoaks, Durham. DH1 3QF.
BURNS - March 1, 2006, of Northallerton. Patricia (nee Darke), aged 59 years, a loving wife, mother, sister and grandma. The funeral service will be held on Friday, March 10 at All Saints' Church, Northallerton at 11.00 a.m.
CAIRNS - February 26 (in hospital). Hilda (nee Cuthbertson), aged 89 years, of Chevely House, Belmont, beloved wife of the late George William, much loved mother of Jean and Ian, a dear mother-in-law of Sandra and John, dearly loved granma of Helen and Vanessa and great-granma of Kitty. Would friends please meet for service at St Giles' Church, Gilesgate on Friday, March 3 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at South Road Cemetery.
CARRICK - February 24, suddenly. Dennis, aged 85 years, of Bishop Auckland. Beloved husband of Lilian, devoted dad of Denise and Clive, dear stepdad to Dorothy, Norman and David, dear father-in-law and a much loved granda. By his own request, a private family service will be held in St. Mary's Church, Cockfield, followed by interment in Cockfield Cemetery.
CARTER - Mary, aged 87 years, of Richmond, peacefully in hospital on February 26. Beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mother of Clide, Brian and Norma, a dear mother-in-law and loving gran and great-gran. Funeral service at St. Peter and St. Felix Church, Kirby Hill on Monday, March 6 at 11.00 a.m., followed by burial in the Church-yard. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given on the plate provided for Kirby Hill Churchyard Fund.
CAVE - On February 24 (peacefully, in Maple Lodge), of Northallerton. Norman, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Doreen, loving father of Roger and father-in-law of Yvonne. Funeral service and cremation to be held at West Cemetery, Darlington on Monday March 6, at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for The Church Missionary Society.
CHURNSIDE - February 25, suddenly, of Market Crescent, Wingate. George, aged 78 years, beloved husband of Verna (nee Devine), a much loved father of Jim and Rob, dearest father-in-law of Elaine and a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 12.35 p.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church for service at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Hartlepool Crematorium.
CLARK - February 23 (in hospital). James, aged 84 years, of Middleton St. George. Funeral to take place on Friday, March 3. Would friends please meet for service 9.30 a.m. at St. Lawrence's Church, Middleton St. George, prior to cremation at Darlington. Floral tributes to Darlington Co-operative Funeral Service.
CLARKE - February 25 (peacefully, with his family at his side), of Shildon. George Henry (Nobby), aged 81 years, loving husband of Irene, dearly loved dad of Wilf, Loraine, Marilyn, Joan and Alan, also a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Thursday, March 2 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
CLARKE - March 1 (suddenly), of Brancepeth Road, Ferry-hill. Mary, aged 80 years, dearly loved wife of the late Jim and a dear mam and much loved nanna. Cortege leaving residence at 12.35 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7 for service in the Village Methodist Church at 12.45 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
COATES - February 25, in hospital, of 99 Rose Lea, Witton Gilbert, Durham. Agnes, aged 85 years, dearly loved wife of the late Dick, dear mother of John, mother-in-law to Maureen, nana to Jessica and Matthew and great-nan to Jake. Friends please meet for service at St. Michael's Church, Witton Gilbert on Thursday, March 2 at 9.15 a.m. Cremation to follow. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to St Cuthbert's Hospice care of the family.
COOKE - February 27, peacefully, in Aycliffe Care Home (formerly of Bishop Middleham). Violet (nee Henderson), aged 94 years, a beloved wife of the late Tom, dear mother to Violet and Ted, a much loved mother-in-law to Carol, also dearly loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Tuesday March 7. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Ferryhill Methodist Church, followed by cremation at Durham.
CORNER - (nee Clegg) February 26 (suddenly, in hospital), of Hawthorn Terrace, Shotton Colliery. Lily, aged 79 years, a beloved wife of Gordon. Would friends please meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton Colliery on Thursday, March 2 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
COULTON - May (Maisie) February 24, of Rosedale Terrace, Horden. Maisie, aged 89 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Richard Norman, loving aunt of Jean, Alan and family (America) and a loving aunt of Mavis, Stan and family and also a great friend of the Burns family. Cremation Sunderland Crematorium on Monday, March 6. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Horden Methodist Church at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Alzheimers Society c/o East Durham Funeral Service Tel: (0191) 5864322.
CROZIER - Malcolm Charles, formerly of Langley Park, Co. Durham, died in Bristol on February 27, 2006, following a long illness. Loving husband of Jackie, father of Chris and Simon. Funeral service at Canford Crematorium, Bristol on Thursday, March 9 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations preferred, cheques payable to Bristol Oncology Centre, c/o Funeral Care, 20 High Street, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 3DU.
CUMMINGS - Ann Hester, known as Nessie to all, aged 94 years. Suddenly of Woodbine Road, Pity Me. Beloved wife of the late Arther, loving aunt to her nieces, great-nieces and nephews and their families, her cousins dearest Sheila and loving Pam and life long friend of Winnie, adopted mother to Clem and family and special friend of John, Anne and family, her loving God daughter Sylvia, Paul and Bill, her wonderful friends at The Community Centre and her special friends of The Bearpark Church Ladies Circle, her friends from near and far whose lives she has touched and enriched with her love and she was loved by all. A Thanks Giving service at her church St. Aidan's on Thursday March 2, at 1.15 p.m. where she was christened and has worshipped all her life, then committed at Durham Crematorium. All are welcome to The Community Centre, Woodbine Road for refreshments. Family flowers only. Donations if desired at church for St. Aidan's church funds and The British Heart Foundation.
DART - February 26 (peacefully, in hospital), of Chestnut Avenue, Spennymoor. John, aged 80 years, beloved husband of Rosemary, a dearly loved dad of Andrew and Denise and a loving uncle of Colin. Would friends please meet in St Paul's Church, Spennymoor Friday for a service at 12.30 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
DAVIES - March 2, peacefully, with his loving family at home in Newton Aycliffe after a long illness courageously borne. Gerald Edward (Ted), aged 74 years, beloved husband of Bernardette, dearly loved father of John-Paul, Stephen and Michael, loving brother, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad and also a dear friend of many. The funeral service will take place on Friday March 10 10.00 am at St. Clare's Church prior to a private cremation. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made to Marie Curie Nurses and the MARA Unit, Bishop Auckland. (Plate in Church). Loved Beyond Words
DAVIES - February 25, peacefully in hospital after a short illness. Celia Mary, aged 80 years, of Woodham Village, the much loved and loving mum of Evelyn and June, dear mother-in-law to Kevin and Geoff, a dearly loved gran of Deborah and Paul, Craig and Helena, Adam and Joanne, Laura and Amy, also great-gran to Thomas, beloved sister of Cyril, Ron and Doreen, a dear sister-in-law and aunt, also a dearly treasured friend of Valerie and family. Will friends please meet for service in the Christian Life Centre, Woodham at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday, March 9, followed by interment in the West Cemetery, Aycliffe.
DAVIS - February 25, peacefully in hospital after a short illness. Celia Mary, aged 80 years, of Woodham Village, the much loved and loving mum of Evelyn and June, dear mother-in-law to Kevin and Geoff, a dearly loved gran of Deborah and Paul, Craig and Helena, Adam and Joanne, Laura and Amy, also great-gran to Thomas, beloved sister of Cyril, Ron and Doreen, a dear sister-in-law and aunt, also a dearly treasured friend of Valerie and family. Full particulars to follow.
DAVISON - March 2 (peacefully, in hospital). Doreen, aged 88 years, of Yarm Road, Darlington, beloved wife of the late John. Will be sadly missed by all of her friends. Funeral Tuesday March 7. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium. Floral tributes to be sent to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Darlington.
DIXON - February 28 (peacefully in hospital), of Willow Road, Darlington. Ernie, aged 68 years, devoted husband to Sally, loving dad to Paul and Colette, much loved brother to June, treasured grandad to Liam, Ryan, Callum and Owen, dearly loved father-in-law to Sean, also a dearly loved brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Thursday, March 9. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for a service at St. Matthew's Church, Darlington, followed by a private cremation service. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St. Teresa's Hospice. Everyone welcome to the R.A. Club, Brinkburn Road after the service.
DOBSON - February 25 (after a long illness), of Yewtree Avenue, Shildon. Bill, aged 77 years, loving husband of Joan, dearly loved dad of Elaine, Tony and Gerard, also a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service and cremation in Darlington Crematorium on Friday, March 3 at 9.45 a.m.
DODDS - February 23 (in hospital) formerly of Jasmine Crescent, Trimdon Village. Ethel, aged 86 years, beloved mother of Ronald, dearest mother-in-law of Eileen and a dear grandmother of Ian. Would friends please meet for service on Friday, March 3 at 10.00 a.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel.
DORMER - February 22, suddenly, of Brancepeth Road, Ferryhill. James, aged 79 years, beloved husband of Kathleen, a dearly loved father of Peter and loved father-in-law of Sue, also a much loved grandad and a dear brother of Patricia, Peggy and Pat and brother-in-law of Teresa and Mary and his relatives and his large circle of friends. Cortege leaving residence at 10.50 a.m. on Thursday, March 2 for Requiem Mass in All Saints' R.C. Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. All welcome back to Ferryhill W.M.C. Will be deeply missed
DOUGLAS - February 27, suddenly at home. Gordon (Jack), aged 91 years, devoted husband of the late Phoebe, beloved father of John and Judith, dearest father-in-law of Una and Peter, much loved grandfather of Amanda and loving great-grandfather of Robyn, Max and Phoebe. Will be sadly missed. Service to be held at All Saints' Church, Ravensdale Road, Darlington on Tuesday, March 7 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at the West Cemetery.
ELLIS - Mike, aged 48 years, suddenly on February 21, of Richmond (teacher at Hartlepool Sixth Form College). Dearly loved husband of Pat, dear son of John, much loved brother of Brian, Janet and Stuart, son-in-law of Neville and a much loved uncle. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, March 3 at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Border Collie Rescue may be given at the crematorium or sent to John Blenkiron and Sons, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
EMERSON - February 27, of Coronation Avenue, Stanhope. Alice Daisy, aged 87 years, dearly loved wife of the late Ronnie, loving mother of Coleen and Joseph, much loved mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, nana and great-nana. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanhope on Friday, March 3 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Resource Centre, plate in church.
FEATONBY - March 2, peacefully, after a short illness, of Gore Hill Estate, Thornley. Muriel (nee Turner), aged 73 years, beloved wife of the late John (Jack), a loving mother of Pamela and John, dearest mother-in-law of Edward and Dawn and much loved grandma and great-grandma. Cortege leaving daughter's residence Wednesday at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at Thornley Methodist Church for service at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
FISHBURN - February 26, peacefully, in her sleep. Mary (Molly), aged 85 years, formerly of Trimdon Village. Will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, March 8 at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery. Friends please meet at Church. All enquiries to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Front Street, Sedgefield. Tel (01740) 621652. We never said Goodbye to you but that was just as well We never could have said Goodbye to the one we loved so well.
FISHER - February 27, of Chilton. Christopher, aged 78 years, devoted husband of the late Olga, a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Aidan's Church, Chilton at 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, followed by interment in Chilton Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be sent to Sedgefield Community Hospital.
FRENCH - February 27, peacefully, at Aycliffe Care Home. Madge, aged 93 years, a loving sister and aunt, also a friend to many. Funeral Wednesday, March 8. Would friends please meet for service 10.15 a.m. at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only please.
FROST - February 26, suddenly at home, of Prince Charles Avenue, Bowburn. Beryl (nee Cairns), aged 58 years, a beloved wife of Vic, devoted mam of Dawn, Beverley and Keith, a treasured grand ma of Mark Anthony, Catherine Mary and Kelly Ann, a sadly missed sister of Denise and Brenda, also sister-in-law of Robert. Would friends please meet for service at Bowburn Methodist Church on Tuesday, March 7 at 10.30 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. TAMMY
FRYER - February 27, of Redwell Hills Nursing Home, Leadgate and of Langley Park. Ted, aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of the late Margaret also father of Edward, Louise and Catherine. Friends please meet for service at Mountsett Crematorium on Monday, March 6 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Multiple Sclerosis Society care of the family.
FURNESS - March 1. Muriel Doreen, aged 86 years, widow of Lawrence, a much loved mother of Brian. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, March 8 at 10.45 a.m. in Darlington Crema-torium. Friends please meet at the Crema-torium.
