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GIBSON - February 25, of High Grange, Crook. John Cecil, aged 92 years, beloved son of the late John William and Dorothy Agnes, also a much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Church at 12.00 noon on Friday, March 3, followed by interment in Howden-le-Wear Cemetery.
GRAY - February 26 (suddenly at home), of Village Close, Woodham, Newton Aycliffe. Vinnie (nee Collingwood), aged 80 years, much loved wife to Dougie, loving mother to Douglas and the late Alan, also a dearly loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Tuesday March 7. Would friends please meet 3.30 p.m. for service at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
GREEN - February 27, in hospital, of Tansley Gardens, Darlington. Brian, aged 56 years, beloved husband of Mavis and a dearly loved brother of John. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 pm. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for Guide Dogs for the Blind c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
HALLIDAY - February 26, formerly of Black Road, Langley Moor. James, aged 92 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret (Peggy, nee Armorey), loving father of John and a dear grandfather of Jonathan. Friends please meet for service in St. Laurence's Church, Pittington on Thursday, March 2 at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment in Pittington Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshment at the Ramside Hall Hotel afterwards.
HARRIS - February 27 (peacefully, in Bishop Auckland General Hospital) of Shildon. Dora Grace (nee Cowper), aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Norman, also a much loved sister and aunt. Friends please meet at Darlington Crematorium for service on Wednesday March 8 at 9.45 a.m.
HERBERT - (nee Sampson) February 27, peacefully, in Shafto House Residential Care Home (late of Coundon). Edith, in her 101st year, surrounded by her loving family and dear carers. Beloved wife of the late Christopher (Kit), most dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, auntie and friend to all. Would friends please meet for service at Neville Parade Methodist Church, Newton Aycliffe on Monday, March 6 at 1.00 p.m., prior to interment at Stephenson Way Ceme-tery. Refreshments afterwards at the Chapel Hall.
HESLOP - March 1, of Bishop Auckland (very peacefully in his sleep). Joe, aged 80 years, loving husband of Irene, dearly loved dad of John, David and Michael, dear father-in-law of Jean and Sandie, much loved grandad of Jodie, James, Mark, Philip, Melanie and Kate. Friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland on Thursday, March 9 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent to the Coronary Care Unit at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
HILL - February 25, of South View, Meadowfield. Mary Alice (Molly), aged 76 years, dearly loved wife of William, much loved aunt of Heather and John and a devoted nanna of Carly. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick's R.C. Church on Friday, March 3 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Meadowfield Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Ward 11 at Darlington Memorial Hospital may be sent to N. Alderson Funeral Directors, 118 High Street South, Langley Moor.
HINDLE - February 19 (in hospital). Harry (Mush), aged 74 years. Funeral Wednesday, March 1. Service prior to cremation 10.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
HOBAN - February 27 (peacefully, in hospital), of East Lea, Thornley. George, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Jennie, father of George and Maureen, dearest father-in-law of Jean and Joe, also a much loved granda of Sarah and Andrew. Cortege leaving residence Tuesday at 9.50 a.m. Friends please meet at Thornley R.C. Church for Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Thornley Cemetery. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
HODGE - Gladys (nee McCutcheon), aged 80 years, originally from West Auckland, died February 25, after a short illness. Sister of the late Frances, Reg and Dennis, a much loved mother to Sheila and Pauline, also a dearly loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral to be held in Woking, Surrey.
HODGSON - Bert, aged 84 years, of Eastfield Lodge, Leyburn (formerly of West Burton), died peacefully in hospital on February 26. Committal service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, March 7 at 11.45 a.m., followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at West Burton Methodist Chapel at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given in Chapel for Brentwood Day Centre. Friends please meet at the Chapel.
HODGSON - February 27, of Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auckland. Allan, a dear uncle, brother, brother-in-law, father who had a loving relationship with Stella. Will family and friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 11.00 a.m. on Monday, March 6, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery.
HOPPER - Tragically as the result of a traffic accident on February 21. Julian, aged 31 years, beloved son of the late Kenneth and Susan, devoted and loved brother of Sarah, Lizzie, Ralph and Warwick, respected and loved by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St John's Church, Snods Edge on Monday, March 6 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please.
HOWARTH - Andrea (nee Metcalfe) Tragically taken from us on February 17, of Shotton Colliery. Andrea, aged 28 years, a loving mam of Callum, a much loved sister of Elaine, Billy and Julie, a dear sister-in-law of David, Denise and Kevin and also a treasured aunt. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, March 8. Cortege leaving her sister's residence 5 Atkinson Grove Shotton. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 10.30 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
HOY - Mary (nee Kitching) On February 26, peacefully in hospital. Mary, aged 81 years, of Darling ton, dearly beloved wife of the late Arthur, much loved mam of Steven, John, Tony, Sandra and June, mother-in-law of Barbara, Jane, Susan, John and Dave, also a loving sister and an adored nana and great-nana. Funeral Monday, March 6. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Goodnight and God Bless.
ICETON - Ellen On February 25, 2006, peacefully in hospital, late of Wallington Drive, Sedgefield. Ellen, aged 82 years, beloved wife of Wilfred. Sadly missed. Funeral mass at St Ann's, Ashton under Lyne on Thursday March 9, followed by cremation. Enquiries to N. Gill inc. G and E Rayment. Tel: (0161) 3702129.
IVESON - February 23, of Pringle Grove, New Brancepeth. William, aged 74 years, dearly loved husband of Joan, dear brother of June and a much loved uncle. Friends please meet for service in Bearpark Methodist Church on Thursday, March 2 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the National Childrens Homes. Friends welcome for refreshment in Bearpark Club afterwards.
IVESON - Uncle Bill In our thoughts with much love, especially the good times we all had when you came to Australia. From Stefan and Carmel, Andy, Melanie and Sam.
JOHNSON - February 27 (suddenly, in hospital), of King William Grange, Spenny-moor. Nellie Weston, aged 80 years, dearest sister of Edith and a loving sister-in-law, aunt and cousin. Would friends please meet in St James' Church, Coundon Tuesday for a service at 12.00 noon, followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only.
JOHNSON - February 25, of Hunwick. Beaty, aged 81 years, devoted wife of the late George, beloved sister of Jennie and the late Elsie, George and Arthur. Cortege to leave her sister's residence in Crook at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, March 2 for service and cremation in Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium.
JOHNSON - Suddenly on February 23, of Crossgate Moor. William (Bill), aged 83 years, the much loved husband of Jen, loving dad of the late Trevor, dear father-in-law of Beverley and also loving grandpa of Nicholas and Jayne. Bill will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet at St. John's Church, Nevilles Cross on Wednesday, March 1 at 11.15 a.m. for service prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. By request, family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St. Cuthbert's Hospice at Park House Road, Durham.
JUDGE - Edward, aged 83 years, peacefully at home in Barnard Castle on February 21. Much loved husband of Anthea, father of Andrew and Katherine and grandfather of Alastair, Victoria, Thomas, Benjamin and Rosalind. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, March 2 at 2.45 p.m. No flowers please, but any donations to the Parkinson's Disease Society. All enquiries to John Blenkiron and Sons Funeral Directors. Tel (01833) 695444.
KELLEY - Late of Bearpark. On February 24, aged 63 years. James, a dear husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Friday March 3, at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium for service and cremation. Private from crematorium.
KELLY - February 22 (suddenly), of Ruskin Road, Darling-ton. Ray (Ned), aged 79 years, a loving brother and uncle. Funeral Friday, March 10. Would friends please meet 12.30 p.m. for Requiem Mass at St. Augustine's R.C. Church, Darlington, followed by cremation. R.I.P
KERWOOD - February 25, of Tudhoe Village. Marjorie (nee Gray), a devoted wife of the late Keith, a much loved sister of George, Gloria and the late Joe and Tony. Would friends please meet in St. David's Church, Tudhoe Village Thursday for a service at 12.15 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, for the 'Macmillan Nurses', c/o Macmillan House, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland.
LANGTHORNE - Peacefully at Southwoods Nursing Home surrounded by his family after an illness borne with courage and dignity. Richard Anthony (Tony), passed away on February 27, 2006. A loving husband of Yvonne and father of Robert, Susan and Robert's partner Myra. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. on Tuesday March 7, 2006. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to, The MacMillan Nurses.
LEYLAND - February 20 (in hosp-ital), of Merrybent. Rupert Raymond (Roy), in his 80th year, dearly beloved husband of Dorothy, dear brother, brother-in-law and a much loved uncle. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Edwin's Church, High Coniscliffe at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for the National Kidney Federation, 6 Stanley Street Worksop, Nottinghamshire S81 7HX.
LINDSAY - March 1 (peacefully, at Denehurst Nursing Home, Ferryhill. Rachel (nee Robinson), aged 83 years, a beloved wife of the late Robert Brownley, a much loved mam of Bruce, Elizabeth and John, also a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grand mother. Will friends please meet for service on Wednesday, March 8 at 2.00 p.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at the Masonic Hall, Ferryhill.
LLOYD - February 24, peacefully in his sleep, in Florida. Stanley W., aged 87 years, GP. Capt. OBE RAF Retired, beloved husband of Gay, father of the late Penny and dear grandfather of Sarah, Helen and Ben. Resident of Sadberge and North Fort Myers, Florida. Member of Dinsdale Golf Club and past member of Darlington Operatic Society. To be cremated in Florida.
LONGSTAFF - February 26, after illness borne with great courage, dignity and humour. David, aged 62 years, of Heighington. Much loved husband and best friend of Pauline, loving dad of Debbie and Craig, dear father-in-law to John, adored grandad of Tori, Morgan and Lillie, a very special brother, brother-in-law and uncle who is an inspiration to everyone, a loyal and loving friend. Will friends please meet for service in St. Michael's Church, Heighington at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, March 6, followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by request. Donations in memory of David may be sent to Ward 14, James Cook University Hospital, Sedgefield Community Hospital or Cancer Research U.K. Please bring with you a photograph of happy times spent with David.
MAKEPEACE - February 27 (peacefully, after a short illness), of Cockfield. Arnold (Coun-cillor and Alderman), aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Gwen, dearly loved father of Terence, dear father-in-law of Anne, loving grandad of Jean, Neil and Julie, also a much loved great-grandad of Becky-Jo, Jorden, Molly, Amy and Charlie. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church on Monday, March 6 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Cockfield Cemetery.
MARSHALL - (nee Jackson) February 28 (peacefully, in hospital). Lydia, aged 82 years, of Helmsley Moor Way, Darlington, much loved mother of Maureen, Denise and Aileen and loved nana, great-nana and sister. Will be sadly missed by all the family. Funeral Thursday, March 9. Would friends and family please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 am
MARSHALL - Ken, aged 72 years, peacefully on February 25, of Ashleigh House Care Home, Darlington (formerly of Middleton St. George). Beloved husband of the late Ursula. Funeral Friday, March 3. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. No flowers please. Donations, if so desired, may be sent for Ashleigh House Residents' Fund care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
METCALF - March 1, (peacefully at home), of 63 Rowley Crescent, Esh Winning. Sid, aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband of Betty and a much loved dad, father-in-law, granda, great-granda and brother. Cortege to leave residence on Monday March 6, at 11.15 a.m. for service in Acton Road Methodist Church at 11.30 a.m. followed by interment in Parkwood Cemetery. Bus provided. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for ward 6, University Hospital may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at Hamsteels Community Centre afterwards.
MUSSELWHITE - Darlington February 26 (peacefully, in hospital), of Rye Hill. Albert, aged 94 years, beloved husband of the late Edith, a loving brother of Phyllis, dear brother-in-law of Sarah, uncle to Philip, Carol, Kate, Grant, Harry, Maurice and the late Brian and a dear friend of Pam. Funeral Monday March 6. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu in aid of Age Concern may be sent to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
NEWTON - February 21, of Cook Avenue, Bearpark. Nora (nee Robinson), aged 67 years, a dear mother and sister. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, Ushaw Moor on Wednesday, March 1 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the Marie Curie Hospice and Church Funds.
NICHOLS - Suddenly in the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton on February 23, 2006. Mavis Elizabeth, aged 62 years, late of Aiskew, Bedale. Dearly beloved wife of William, devoted mother of Carole and Linda, sister of Ann. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Thursday, March 2 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given to Jerry Green Animal Refuge, Skipton-on-Swale.
O'CONNOR - February 26 (suddenly, at home), of Bowes Grove, Spennymoor. Keith, aged 52 years, dearest husband of Ethne, a much loved dad of Hayley, Jade and Ashley, loving grandad to Brandon and Caitlin and a very special brother and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. John's Church, Kirk Merrington Friday for a service at 11.10 a.m., followed by private committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the "Great North Air Ambulance Service", Northumberland Wing, The Imperial Centre, Grange Road, Darlington, DL1 5NQ.
ORANGE - Newton Hall February 26, peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne. Angela, aged 54 years, devoted wife of Michael, a proud and loving mum of Michelle, Donna and Dawn, a loving mother-in-law of Barry and adoring nana to Cameron. Will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, March 3 at 3.30 p.m. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired may be sent to the Marie Curie Hospice, Newcastle.
PRATT - Robert Carter February 25, peacefully, in Sedgefield Community Hospital. Bob, aged 86 years, of Trimdon Station. Devoted husband of Violet, much loved father of Dorothy, Robert, Keith and William, a very special father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service to take place on Monday, March 6 at Trimdon Station Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m., prior to interment at Deaf Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Hardwyke Ward, Sedgefield Community Hospital c/o Mr J. Turton, Ward Manager.
