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BLANCH - Frederick Arthur Aged 80 years, formerly of Avalon, 7 Rectory View, Shadforth. Died peacefully at home in Lightwood, Stoke-On-Trent on Tuesday March 7. Beloved husband of Doreen and much loved father of Paul and his wife Margaret, also special grandfather of Stephen and Simon. Requiem Mass at St. Francis of Assisi, Sandon Road, Meir Heath, Stok-On-Trent on Friday March 17, at 10.30 a.m. Mourners please meet at the church. For those who cannot attend there will be a local Memorial Service at the same time in St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent for St. Francis Church, Meir Heath. Donations and enquiries to, Mr Paul Davies, Harry Dawson Funeral Services, The Funeral Home, 105 Upper Normacot Road, Norrmacot Longton, Stoke-On-Trent. ST3 4QG. Tel: (01782) 313428.
BLAND - On March 9, in hospital, of 28 Brookside Close, Bedale (formerly of Finghall). Janet Elaine (nee Harker), aged 46 years, beloved wife of Martin, dearly loved mother of Daniel and Lynsey and a very dear sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral service and interment at St. Andrew's Church, Finghall on Wednesday, March 15 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and the Macmillan Nurse Fund (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church. Casual dress preferred.
BLEWITT - March 15 (peacefully, at Poplar Lodge Nursing Home, Middleton St George), of Westlands Road, Darlington. Colin, aged 68 years, dearly loved husband to Jean, loving father of Denise and Andrew, also a much loved father-in-law, grandad and brother. Funeral Wednesday March 22. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium.
BLOOMFIELD - Michael On March 10, 2006, with much bravery, surrounded by his loving family. Michael, aged 54 years, of Peterlee, dear youngest son of Nora and the late Jack, much loved dad of Michael, Paul and David, dear father-in-law of Nicola, Karen and Gemma and a devoted grandad to Paul, Daniel, Luke and Abigail, loved and always remembered by his loving family and many friends. Please accept this invitation to meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 1.10 p.m. Family only continuing on to Durham Crematorium.
BRADLEY - Nora Peacefully in hospital, on March 8. Nora, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Dick, much loved mum of Jane, dear mother-in-law of Peter, devoted gran of Nigel and Denise, Ann and Brian, Sara and Harry and loved great-gran of Richard, Helen, Jane, Gordon and Claire. Service and cremation to be held at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday, March 17 at 11.00 a.m., followed by a Thanksgiving Service at Sedgefield Methodist Church at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel and church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Mercy Ships, donation box in church.
BREEZE - Tina, aged 64 years, of Eppleby, peacefully in hospital on March 13, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved wife of Bert, much loved mam of Belinda, Paul, Angela and the late Allison, dear mother-in-law of David, Sharron and Paul, treasured grandma and great-grandma and a very dear sister. Funeral service at All Saints' Church, Manfield on Tuesday, March 21 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private interment. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church for the Rutson Rehabilitation Unit, Northallerton.
BRIGNALL - Allan, aged 73 years of 1 Tunstall Road, Catterick Village on March 13, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Liz, father of Lynda and Terry, stepfather of Lorraine and Louise, brother of Geoff and a loving grandfather. Funeral service at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Friday March 17 at 2.00 p.m. followed by interment in the cemetery. Flowers if desired may be sent to, John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. DL10 4AJ. Words cannot express what you meant to us, forever in our thoughts always x.
BROWN - March 17 (suddenly but peacefully in hospital). Betty, aged 81 years, of Aiskew, beloved wife of the late James, a loving mum, grandma and friend. Funeral service to be held at Aiskew Methodist Church on Friday, March 24 at 3.00 p.m., followed by interment at Bedale Cemetery.
BURNSIDE - Robert Edwin (Eddie), aged 74 years, of Sherburn Village and formerly of Saltburn, head of Mathematics at Warsett School until 1989, much loved and devoted husband of Sheila, father of Martin, father-in-law of Penny and adored grandpa (Gramps) of Eleanor. Funeral service to take place at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Friday March 17, at 12.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium, no flowers by request, but donations in lieu if desired to, The British Heart Foundation c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate. DH1 2HX. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
BUXTON - March 11 (at home, with her family). Nancy (Nan), aged 85 years, of Leeming Village, dearly loved wife of the late Sam, much loved mam of Sue, Lynne and Babs, mother-in-law of Ken and Barry, also loving nan to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Will be greatly missed. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. John the Baptist Church, Leeming Village on Friday, March 17 at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations to Macmillan Nurses.
CALVERT - March 16. Patricia, of Barnard Castle. Dearly loved wife of the late Victor Calvert. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Barnard Castle Methodist Church on Thursday, March 23 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to Butterwick Children's Hospice.
CASEY - March 14 (peacefully at home). Patrick, aged 89 years, of Caedmon Crescent, Darlington. A much loved husband of Joan, loving dad of Mary, Terence and the late Patricia, also a dearly loved granda of Sarah, Paul and James. Funeral Tuesday, March 21. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for Requiem Mass in St. Augustine's R.C. Church, prior to burial in the West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice and the Columban Missionaries, a plate will be provided in church. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
CHAPLIN - March 8, passed away peacefully at Bethany House Nursing Home, Newton Aycliffe, (late of Shildon). Ethel (nee Myers), aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late William (Billy), much loved mother to Margaret, Mary, John, Alan, Kathleen, Paul and the late Thomas and Peter, a loving sister to Jean, Mary and Rose, also a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Thursday March 16, at 2.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
COE - March 8, in hospital, surrounded by those who loved him. Tony, aged 50 years, of Darlington, much loved dad of Lynne and Vicky, cherished partner of Linda, dearly loved son of Lorna and Bob, loving brother of Iris, brother-in-law of John and uncle and best friend of Adrian, Andrew, Emma and Adam. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church at 9.00 a.m., followed by interment in West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the R.N.L.I., c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
CRACKNELL - March 11, of Pine Lodge, Hurworth. Alma Caroline, in her 90th year, beloved wife of the late Walter (Potato Merchant), dearly loved mother of Brian and John. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Cancer Research U.K. c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
CROWSON - Rita Carol sister of Hilary Batho died peacefully March 13, 2006. She was loved by everyone who knew her. Special thanks to Lindisfarne at Ouston, University Hospital and Belmont Grange. Thanksgiving Service, St. Giles' Church, Durham 3.30 p.m. Friday, March 24. Enquiries Tel: (0191) 3868908.
DARNBROUGH - Joseph March 11, at Oakville Park, Harrogate. Joseph (Joe), aged 90 years, loved husband of Martha, dear father of Anne and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Harrogate Crematorium on Tuesday, March 21 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Mr. Darnbrough will be received at the service for Help the Aged. Enquiries to W. Bowers Services to the Bereaved, Harrogate. Tel. (01423) 770258.
DAVIDSON - Leona, aged 68 years, peacefully at home, in Richmond on March 12. Much loved sister of Maureen and Graeme, dear sister-in-law of Sheila, loving aunt of Alexander and Richard, special friend of Jackie and many others. Funeral service at St Mary's Church, Richmond on Monday, March 20 at 10.30 a.m. followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for St Teresa's Hospice, Darlington may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
DAVIDSON - March 9 (peacefully), in South Church Nursing Home. Mary (nee Hewitt), aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Dougie, much loved mam of Douglas, Christopher (Kit) and Kenneth, also a dear mother-in-law and cherished nana and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday March 17, at 3.00 p.m.
DAVISON - March 16, peacefully at home, of George Terrace, Willington. Isabel (Bessie), aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mam of Marilyn and Olwyn and a devoted nana of Andrea, Chris, Leigh, James and Warren. Would friends please meet for service at St. Stephen's Church, Willington on Thursday, March 23 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
DEFTY - Peacefully at home on March 9. Doris, aged 89 years, devoted wife of the late Maxey, beloved mother of Maureen, Barbara, Richard and Lawrence, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving nana and great-nana. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m. on Friday, March 17, followed by cremation at Darlington. If desired, a donation may be left for church funds.
DENNIS - On March 13, peacefully in hospital, formerly of Brompton Road and Goosecroft Lane, Northallerton. Nora Elizabeth, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Alan. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Tuesday, March 21 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if wished, may be given for the League of Friends at the Friarage Hospital, c/o Barthram Funeral Service, 47 South Parade, Northallerton, DL7 8SG.
DEWAR - March 12, suddenly, of Willow Road, Darlington. Ellen Stafford, aged 89 years, a dearly loved aunty and will be sadly missed by her many friends. Funeral Thursday March 23. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m.
DOUGLAS - William John On Monday, March 6, 2006, suddenly at home, Stoneyburn, Scotland. Doug, beloved husband of Alice. Sadly missed by all the family.
DRURY - Mr Michael Phillips Drury, Geographer, Philhellene, Church Warden and Fellmonger, ever loving husband of Linda, proud father of Ben, died at home in Richmond on March 15, 2006 after a long illness borne most bravely, aged only 64 years. Funeral service on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at St. Agatha's Church, Easby (by Easby Abbey), Richmond, North Yorkshire at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Wear cheerful clothing if preferred. No flowers please, instead make donations to any Cancer Charity.
EDDY - March 10, peacefully at home in Shildon. Morris, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Phyllis, loving step-dad to Norman and Allison, also a much loved granda and great-granda. A service of thanksgiving for his life will take place on Thursday March 16 10.45 a.m. at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only and no dark clothing both at his request. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired may be made to the Marie Curie Cancer Care, c/o 4 High Chare, Chester-le-Street DH3 3PX
EDWARDS - Marie March 12 (peacefully in hospital), of The Grange, Sowerby, Thirsk, formerly of Gristhwaite Farm. Marie, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Reg, loving mother of Tony. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Thursday, March 23 at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the League of Friends, The Lambert Hospital, Thirsk.
FACINELLI - March 13 (at home after a long illness bravely borne), of Bishop Auckland. Ronald Thomas, aged 58 years, a dearly loved father of Sharon and Hazel, a dearest husband of Sue, also a dear grandad and brother. Cremation Monday, March 20 at Durham, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 3.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
FEARNEYHOUGH - March 14, peacefully in hospital. Neville Aubrey, aged 90 years, former Darlington Deputy Town Clerk and Borough Solicitor. Loved and respected husband of Jean, father of Michael and Susan and grandfather of Helen, Anna, Matthew and Andrew. Funeral service to take place on Monday, March 20 at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Friends invited, please meet at the Crematorium chapel. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to International Glaucoma Association.
FERENS - March 9 (peacefully, in hospital), of Willington. Lily (nee Sewell), aged 81 years, dear wife of the late Gus, much loved mam of Michael, Alan and John, mother-in-law of Marion, also a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Service to be held in St. Stephen's Church at 1.00 pm on Thursday, March 16, followed by interment. Would friends please meet at Church.
FULLER - March 14, in hospital, of Rutherford Terrace, Ferryhill. Mary Ann, aged 98 years, dearly loved wife of the late Sergeant J.W. Fuller, late of Cockfield and a dear friend of Maureen and Ken. Cortege leaving 10 Rutherford Terrace at 11.05 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21 for service in the Village Methodist Church at 11.15 a.m., followed by interment at Duncombe Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers please to the Methodist Church.
GARDNER - March 13, peacefully in hospital, of Aldbrough-St-John. Dennis, aged 93 years, loving husband of Emily and uncle of Duncan and Alan. Funeral Thursday, March 23. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for the Great North Air Ambulance c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
GIBSON - March 9, after a long illness bravely borne, of Witton Park, formerly of Bishop Auckland. William (Billy) Tobias, aged 90 years, much loved and loving husband of Renee (nee McConell), a devoted dad and grandad of Judith and Deborah, loved by Russell, Martin and Pauline. Friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland on Friday, March 17 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in the Town Cemetery.
GOLDSBROUGH - March 15, formerly of Thirlby and Thirsk. Johnny, aged 79 years, forever in our thoughts and sadly missed. Cliff, Hope and Janet. The funeral service will be held at St. Felix Church, Felixkirk on Tuesday, March 21 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
HALL - March 15, (peacefully, in hospital), of Black Thorn Close, Brandon. Mary Elizabeth (Cis), aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas William, loving mother, mother-in-law and grandma. Private cremation prior to service of Thanks Giving in St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Brandon on Monday March 20, at 10.45 a.m. to which all are welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Tyneside Kidney Patients Association may be given after the service or sent to N. Alderson Funeral Directors, Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor, Durham. DH7 7LD.
HALLIBURTON - Peacefully at home on March 8, of Willow Road, Esh Winning. Winifred (nee Elsdon), aged 94 years, a much loved mam of Mary, loving mother-in-law of Tom and a dear aunt. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs R.C. Church, Esh Winning on Wednesday, March 15 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Newhouse Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Parish Funds may be given after the Mass. Friends welcome for refreshments at the Parish Centre afterwards. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
HALLIWELL - March 10 (peacefully in hospital), of Liddell Terrace, Wheatley Hill. Kenneth, aged 73 years, beloved husband of Josephine (nee Blades), dearly loved father of Betty and John, dearest father-in-law of Stuart and Dianne and a much loved grandad and great-grandad, also dear brother of John. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday at 10.50 a.m. Friends please meet at All Saints' Church for service at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Wheatley Hill Cemetery.
HARRISON - March 11 (in hospital), of Lakeside, Darlington. Jean (nee Hodgson), aged 77 years. Dearly beloved wife of Dennis, loving mum of Anne Marie, Lynne, Dennis, Damian, Aiden and Sarah, much loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for Requiem Mass in the Church of The Holy Family, Cockerton at 12.00 noon, followed by interment at West Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to, Seaton Leng and Son Limited, Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
HAYMER - March 9 (peacefully at home). William Stephen (Bill), aged 81 years, of Vernon Gardens, Darlington, a much loved dad of Oswald, Dawn, Stephen, Philip, Peter, Brian, Richard and Derek, a dear father-in-law, also a treasured grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday, March 16. Would friends please meet 2.30 p.m. for service at St. John's Church, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
HODGSON - (nee Anderson) March 11, peacefully at home. Jean, aged 68 years, of Park Crescent, Darlington. A beloved wife of the late Rowland. Funeral to take place on Friday, March 17. Would family and friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes to the Co-operative Funeral Service, 50 St. Cuthberts Way, Darlington.
HOGGARD - March 13, of Elizabeth Place, Darlington, formerly of Bloomfield Road. Christopher, aged 60 years, much loved husband of Karen, dear father of Dagmar, Christian and Dominic, dear father-in-law and a loving grandad. Funeral Wednesday. Would friends kindly meet for Requiem Mass in the Church of St. James the Great at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
