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HOLDEN - March 8, peacefully in her sleep at The Beeches Nursing Home. Dorothy (nee Smart), aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Luke, a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Friends please meet at St. Paul's Methodist Chapel, Kelloe on Thursday, March 16 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
HOLLOWAY - Durham March 14, peacefully, in hospital. John Turnbull, aged 93 years, dearly loved husband of Eliza-beth, loving father of Brian and Derek, father-in-law of Vera and Vicky, much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Friends please meet for service at St. Giles' Church, Durham on Wednesday, March 22 at 1.15 p.m. Cremation to follow.
HOOK - (Framwellgate Moor). In Hospital on March 9, aged 85 years. Jennie (nee Cox), dear wife of the late Christopher, much loved mother of Anita. Friends please meet at St. Aidan's Church, Framwellgate Moor at 11.30 a.m. Friday March 17, for service prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
HOUSTON - Newton Hall March 15, peacefully. Mary, aged 78 years, dearly beloved wife of Robert, much loved mother to James, Ian and Bobby. Will be sadly missed by all the family. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, March 21 at 2.00 p.m. for service and cremation.
HULLAH - March 12, sadly passed away at Friarage Hospital, of Killerby Drive, Catterick Village (late of Leyburn). Doreen, much loved wife of the late Stan, loving mother of Janet, Ian and Sandra, mother-in-law of Colin and Adele and grandmother of Jennifer, Samantha, Rebecca, Jonathan and Gabrielle. Cremation at Darlington Crematorium Monday, March 20 at 11.15 a.m., followed by Remembrance Service at Leyburn Church at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Brentwood Lodge.
JEWERS - March 12, at Elderwood Care Home, Darlington (formerly of Cockfield). Norah (nee Bradley), aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late Ralph Percy, dearly loved mam of William, Sylvia and Christine and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends kindly meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only please.
JONES - March 15 (suddenly, in hospital), of West Cornforth. Richard Morris, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Joyce, much loved dad of Janet, loving father-in-law of Richard and a devoted grandad of Helen. Will friends please meet for service at the Salvation Army, West Cornforth on Wednesday, March 22 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
KENYON - (nee Wood) Died peacefully on March 10, in hospital. Isabel, aged 83 years, of Masham, beloved wife of the late Peter, dearly loved mother of Elizabeth, Janet and Mary, also a dear mother-in-law and nana. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Mary's Church, Masham on Wednesday, March 15 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
LAYTON - March 9, suddenly but peacefully in hospital, of West View, Darlington. Norah, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of Frederick (Fred) for 71 wonderful years, dearest mother of Corinne and son-in-law Alan, much loved grandma of Jill and David and precious great-grandma Norah of Kate and Lucy. Loved and treasured by us all. Funeral Friday March 17, at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m.
LEGGOTT - March 13, in hospital, of High Magdalen Farm, Great Smeaton. Frances Hannah, beloved wife of Alan, a much loved mother of Carol, Mary, Peter and the late Margaret and a dear grandma and great-grandma. Service at St. Eloy's Church, Great Smeaton at 2.00 p.m. on Monday, March 20, followed by interment.
LEITCH - March 11, peacefully surrounded by her family of Whitemeadows, Darlington. Marjorie, the best mam in the world to Neil, Jane, Sarah and Andrew, loving mother-in-law to Clare, John and John, devoted gran to Megan, Anna, Jessica and Tilly and sister to Anne. A celebration for Marjorie's life will be held on Friday, March 24 in All Saints' Church, Blackwell at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR. "Irreplaceable and always in our hearts."
LEWIS - March 15 (peacefully, in hospital), of May Crescent, Deaf Hill (formerly of Easington). Charles Thomas, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Muriel (nee Wallace), much loved brother of Joyce and loving uncle. Cortege leaving residence Monday at 2.05 p.m. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to, The Butterwick Hospice, Stockton-On-Tees.
LOWSON - March 16, of New Row, Oakenshaw. Thomas, aged 78 years. Beloved son of the late John Thomas and Elsie Annie, also a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday March 23, at 11.00 a.m.
LYALL - George Hugh (Geoff), aged 82 years, of Cambridge, formerly of Hackforth, Northallerton and Romanby. Enquiries to Weyman's. Tel (01223) 354289.
MAHAN - On March 13, of Dene Terrace, Shotton Colliery. Elsie Irene, aged 85 years, a dearest sister of Hilda and sister-in-law of Leslie. Friends please meet on Friday at 9.00 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane, Funeral Directors. Tel. (0191) 5862136.
MAIR - March 9, peacefully at Geneva Road, Darlington. Amanda Jayne, aged 40 years, beloved fiancée of Ian, dearly loved mum of Krystal, mother-in-law of Chris, much loved daughter of Jim and Mary, a loving sister of Sue, John, Mark, Richard, Katrina, Jimmy, Andrew, Lee, Clare and twin brother David, also a dear sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and cousin and will be sadly missed by her many friends. Funeral Monday, March 20, leaving her parents' residence in Crosby Street for service in Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery. Friends please meet at church.
MAIR - Amanda Jayne Deeply cherished sister. Now there is one more angel in Heaven and one more star in the sky. Sleep peacefully Mandy. Loving and missing you always. Andrew, Rachel and Serena.
MAIR - Amanda To my mum and my best friend. Forever missed. You will live always in my heart. Krystal.
MAIR - Aunty Mandy Always in our thoughts and hearts. Love Caroline, Scott, Ross, David and Jenna.
MAIR - In loving memory of Amanda Jayne. Beautiful daughter of Mary Mair, friend and sister to Clare and Lee. Deeply loved and sadly missed.
MAIR - Mandy Beautiful sister with a heart of gold. Will be sadly missed. Sister Sue, Patrick and family.
MAIR - Mandy You're the friend that laughs and cries with me, you know me inside out. You're the friend that never let me down, the one I'd never doubt. We have a precious thing between us that I hope will never end. I'm so honoured that I know you and I'm so proud that you're my friend. Sweet dreams Lilly. I love you Suzanne.
MAIR - To my brave courageous sister Mandy. Love you always, remembered forever. Your sister Katrina and Gus.
MAIR - To my devoted sister. She walked through the valley of the shadow of death and she feared no evil. Let His staff guide you till we are one again. Your beloved twin David.
MAIR - To my sister Today, tomorrow, our whole lives through, we will always love, remember and miss you. Lots of wonderful memories always. Mark and wife Trudy, Emma, Billy, Richard, Amy, Hetty and Jake.
MARKHAM - (nee Shields) March 11, very peacefully at Wilton House Nursing Home. Mineta (Minnie), in her 88th year, beloved wife of the late Jimmy, a dear mam of Jacqueline and Billy, mother-in-law of Allan and Ann, also a devoted grandmother of Gillian, Leigh, Dale and Amy, great-grandmother of Robert and Joseph, also a loving aunt to Joan and Judith. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Tuesday March 21. Would friends please meet for service at Harrowgate Hill Christian Fellowship (Apostolic) Crosby Street at 10.45 a.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m.
MARR - March 11, of Willington. Colin, aged 80 years, devoted husband of Velma, beloved dad of Christopher, dear father-in-law to Alison, a much loved and loving grandad of Sarah, also a dear brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Willington Methodist Church at 2.10 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be left in church for the British Heart Foundation.
MOHAMAD - March 7 (in hospital), of Geneva Road, Darling-ton. Janet aged 47 years, dearly loved mother of Ruth, devoted partner of Allan, loving daughter of Bryan and Betsy and also a dear sister and auntie. Funeral Wednes-day. Would friends kindly meet for service in Holy Trinity Church at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for the British Lymphology Society c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
MORLAND - March 9 (peacefully, in hospital), of Willington. Iris, aged 84 years, much loved wife of the late Fred, dear mam of Graham and Colin, mother-in-law of Ann and a devoted gran and great-gran. Service to be held in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 10.30 a.m. on Friday, March 17. Would friends please meet at the Crema-torium.
MORLAND - March 11, of Eldon Lane, Bishop Auckland. Jean (nee Clark), aged 61 years, beloved wife of James, devoted mum of Sara, dear mother-in-law to David, loving grandma of Benjamin, treasured sister of Wendy, sister-in-law to Bill, also a special aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church, Eldon at 1.00 p.m. on Monday, March 20, followed by interment in South Church Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given to the High Dependency Unit at Darlington Memorial Hospital.
MUDD - March 11, after much suffering. Terry, aged 65 years, of Neville Road, Peterlee (late of Kelloe), much loved and devoted husband of Carole. Friends please meet at St Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee on Monday, March 20 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to P.D.S.A. I sat beside your bedside and knew your life was through For though my heart was breaking there was nothing I could do You were so special what more is there to say I only wish within my heart that you were here today. Goodnight and God Bless, your loving wife Carole
MUSGROVE - March 12, suddenly in Defoe Court. Billy, aged 80 years, of Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe. A dearly loved husband of Mabel, a dear dad of Kenneth and Jennie, devoted grandad of Megan and Lorna, also a loving uncle of Eleanor. Funeral Monday, March 20. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
NESBITT - March 10 (in hospital), of Crook. Jean (nee Tarn), aged 74 years. Beloved wife of James Henry, much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandma and sister. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Saturday March 18, at 9.30 a.m. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if so desired to, The MARA Unit, Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
NICHOLSON - Langley Park Peacefully in hospital on March 8. Ena, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Jont, a much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma to all the family. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, March 16 at 2.30 p.m. for service and cremation.
PATON - On March 9, 2006, died peacefully at home, aged 95 years. May (McLay) Paton, beloved wife to the late Sandy, dear mother to Joan and Sandra and much loved nana to Anna and Sam. Cremation service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, March 15 at 2.00 p.m. No flowers. Donations to 'Alzheimer's Society - Research', Freepost SW8743, London SW1P 1YY.
PHILLIPS - On March 15 (in hospital after a brave fight to live). Mirelle, aged 58 years, of Chestnut House, Darlington. Beloved daughter of the late Lydia and Ernest, dearly loved sister and sister-in-law and a much loved resident of Chestnut House. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday March 22, 1.45 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
POTTS - Edward Anthony (Tony), of Pickhill, Thirsk, died, aged 63 years, on March 14. Beloved husband of the late Christine, loving father of Tracie, Karen and Martin, a dear brother, uncle, grandad and partner to Pat. The funeral service will be held at All Saints' Church, Pickhill on Wednesday, March 22 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.
PRESHOUS - March 13, of Bishop Auckland. Margaret Mary Maude, aged 94 years, former Headmistress of King James Grammar School, Bishop Auckland. Dearly loved sister of Fred and George, sister-in-law to Doris and very dear aunt of David. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, March 17.
PRICE - March 16, of Park Avenue Close, Crook. Reabie (nee Farrey), aged 102 years, devoted wife of the late Michael, also a much loved and loving aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. on Friday, March 24. Family flowers only, by request.
PROUD - March 16, of Eden Terrace, Willington. Beatrice, aged 69 years, loving wife of Russell, much loved mam and mother-in-law of Ashley and Michelle, devoted grandma of Arron and Charlotte and dear sister of Malcolm. Private funeral service to be held at Durham Crematorium.
RAISBECK - March 10 (suddenly), of William Keers Crescent, Ferryhill. Ann (Parkin), aged 64 years. Dearly loved wife of Thomas, dear mam of Pauline, Lynda, Caraline, also a much loved grandma and sister. Cortege leaving residence at 12.35 p.m. on Thursday March 16, for a service in St. Luke's Church at 12.45 p.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
RAWE - Suddenly, March 14, of Fir Tree. Jennie, aged 92 years, devoted wife of the late Kenneth, a much loved and loving mother, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Chapel at 12.30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left in chapel equally divided between the British Heart Foundation and the Methodist Chapel.
RICHARDSON - Stanley On March 9, in hospital. Stan (organist), aged 78 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved husband of Maureen, much loved dad of Anne and Paul, father-in-law of Julie, adored grandad of Sarah, Michael and Dean, also a special brother to Alan and Pam. Funeral Monday, March 20. Would friends please meet for service in Holy Family Church, Cockerton at 9.00 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent for Cancer Research U.K., c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
RICHMOND - Victor James, aged 50 years, suddenly at home, in Richmond on March 11. Dearly loved husband of Ruth, a much loved daddy of Sam-antha, Joanne, Simon, Holly, Luke and Sophie, treasured grandpa to Hayley, Declan, Lucy and Emma, dear son of Patricia and a very dear brother. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Friday, March 17 at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church.
RILEY - March 15, peacefully in hospital, of Clifton, formerly of Newton-le-Willows. Barbara, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Frank, dear mother of David, also a dear grandmother. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Thornton Watlass on Friday, March 24 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Heart and Lung Foundation.
SCOTT - Fenwick, aged 66 years. Died March 13 after a long illness bravely borne, loving husband of Esther, devoted dad to David and Ian, a much loved grandad to Laura and Leah. Cortege leaving residence on Monday, March 20, at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet for service at The Methodist Chapel, Dawson Street, Crook at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Butterwick Hospice, Macmillan House, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland.
