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SEWELL - Herbert Hornsby (Bert), aged 72 years, peacefully on Saturday March 11, 2006 at the Hospice of the Good Shepherd, a much loved husband of Lilian, a loving father of Sue and Jacqui, special grandad of Jack, Tom and Charlie and a dear brother to Ken. The funeral service is to take place Friday, March 17 3.00 p.m. at Chester Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations in aid of the Hospice of the Good Shepherd would be appreciated. All enquiries to Dutton and Hallmark. Tel (01244) 310966.
SHAW - March 14, peacefully in hospital, of Low Chesters, St. Johns Chapel. Mary Elizabeth (nee Dickey), aged 55 years, dearly loved mam of Arran and Callum and a dear sister. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, St. Johns Chapel on Wednesday, March 22 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment. Flowers or donations in lieu to Leukaemia Research Fund, plate in church.
SMITH - March 15, of Hall Lane Estate, Willington. Frank, aged 69 years, dearly loved husband of Angela, loving dad of Karen, Lesley and Stephen, also a dear brother, father-in-law and devoted granda of Haley, Daniel, Hannah and Megan. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady and St. Thomas' R.C. Church, Willington on Monday, March 20 at 10.00 a.m., interment to follow. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at Willington W.M.C. R.I.P.
STODDART - March 9 (peacefully at home), of Thirlmere Road, Ferryhill. Ruth (nee Sanderson), aged 77 years, a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and mother-in-law. Would friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Friday, March 17 at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
STONEMAN - Jill On March 6, 2006, at Sefton Hall Nursing Home, Dawlish, Devon. Jill, aged 70 years, formerly of Darlington. Daughter of the late Margo and James Stoneman and sister of the late Brian. The funeral service will be held at Torquay Crematorium, Devon on Friday, March 17 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, c/o B.G. Wills and Son, Funeral Directors, 23 Brunswick Place, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9PD. Tel. (01626) 862426.
SWEETMAN - On March 7, in hospital, of 3 Thornborough Hall Gardens, Leyburn (formerly of Ripon and Doncaster). Stanley Albert, aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Josephine, dearly loved father of Pat Lee and a very dear father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service and cremation at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Friday, March 17 at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the crematorium.
TAYLOR - Peter, aged 58 years of Darlington (former Bandsman of The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers), much loved dad of Carl and Mark, dear father-in-law of Sasha and Linda, devoted grandad of Danielle, Chloe and Hannah, dearly loved brother of David and Susan and sadly missed by Dot. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Hipswell on Monday March 20, at 2.00 p.m. followed by burial in Hipswell Military Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
THOMPSON - March 12 (peacefully, in hospital), of St Mary's Grove, Tudhoe Village. Eileen (nee Nicholson), aged 93 years, devoted wife of the late Robert Edward, beloved mother of Richard and mother-in-law of Sheila, a much loved grandma of Steven and Trudy, Sarah and John and special great-grandma of Sam. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only, by request.
TODD - Carol Ann March 15, peacefully after a long illness, of Whinfield Road, Darling-ton. Carol Ann, aged 38 years, beloved wife of Neil, dearly loved mother of Stuart, much loved daughter of Keith, loving daughter-in-law of Doreen and John and also a dear sister of Barry and Brenda and sister-in-law of Gail and Dawn. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation.
TODD - Carol Ann Our specal friend and sister-in-law. The times we shared over the years will be treasured forever. Sadly missed. Love Gail, Kenny and family.
TULLY - March 10 (peacefully, after a long illness), of Ashleigh House, Pittington. John aged 70 years, a beloved husband of Maureen, dearly loved father, dearest father-in-law, a much loved grandad, brother and brother-in-law. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 10.50 a.m. Friends please meet at St Laurence's Church, Pittington for a service at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Hallgarth Cemetery.
VARLEY - March 10, peacefully in Darlington Memorial Hospital, of Selby Close, St. Helen Auckland. Elsie Lilian (formerly Mills, nee Pearce), aged 93 years, much loved wife of the late John, also a loving mam of Ronnie, John and Michael, a cherished grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church on Friday, March 17 at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery.
WAKE - March 9 (in hospital), of Geneva Road, Darling-ton. Margarita, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Tommy, dearly loved mam of David, Melvyn and the late Carol and Joan and a loving nanna and great-nanna. Funeral Wednes-day. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Teresa's Church at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
WATTS - March 14, peacefully at home. Annie Chandler, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Don, much loved mother of Derek and Esther, dear mother-in-law of Lesley and the late Michael, a devoted granny of Alison and Gary and treasured great-granny to Elliot, Brittany and Isaac. Service to be held at Mickleby Congregational Church on Monday, March 20 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at St Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Donations if desired to R.N.L.I. All enquiries please to R. Harrison and Sons. Tel (01947) 897249.
WHITAKER - (nee Dunne) March 9. Mary, aged 77 years, of Toft Hill, beloved mother of Ronnie, Derek and Edward and dear grandmother of Sharon, Amanda, Kate, Eve, Iris and Max. Funeral Monday, March 20. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
WILSON - March 13 (suddenly at home), of Manor Road, St. Helens, Bishop Auckland. John Edward, aged 66 years, dearly loved husband of Christine, a dearest dad of Julie and the late Andrew, a much loved granda of Paul, Emma and Megan, also a much loved brother to Frances and Sheila and brother-in-law to Peter, a dear uncle to Carole and David. Interment Tuesday, March 21 in West Auckland Cemetery, following a service in St. Helen's Church at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at church.
WILSON - On March 10, in hospital, after a short illness, of 26 Lowes Rise, The Downs, Durham. Bill, dearly loved husband of Jean, loving father of Nicola and Jill, father-in-law to Paul, devoted grandfather to Stephanie, Oliver, Georgina and Al. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, March 15 at 10.00 a.m. No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research U.K., c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Gilesgate, Durham.
WISE - Kathleen On March 11. Peacefully in hospital. Kath, aged 79 years of Darlington. Dearly beloved wife of the late Roy, much loved mam of Roy and also a special sister. Funeral Tuesday March 21. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. prior to cremation.
WOOD - Edna, aged 90 years on March 15, peacefully in hospital, of Etherley, formerly of Cockfield. A much loved mam, nana and great-nana. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Etherley on Friday, March 24 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Etherley Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church.
WOOFF - March 8, Jean, beloved only daughter of the late Irene and Richard Wooff (of Barton), a much loved niece and cousin. Funeral Thursday, March 16. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Alzheimer's Society or Mencap, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WRIGHT - Mary On March 7, aged 96 years, widow of George, mother of Peter, Janet and Jim (deceased) late of Gilesgate, Belmont and Sherburn House. Committal at Durham Crematorium on Friday, March 17 at 2.00 p.m. Thanksgiving Service at Sherburn House Chapel at 3.00 p.m.
ANDERSON - Christine Alice, aged 66 years, of Layton Fields, Caldwell, died suddenly at home on March 21, dearly loved wife of Ernest, much loved mother of Mark, dear mother-in-law to Judith and special grandma of James and Matthew. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Forcett on Wednesday March 29 at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in Caldwell churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given for Forcett church funds.
BAKER - March 20 (peacefully, after a long illness), of High Etherley. Jack, aged 82 years. Loving husband of Ruby, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Private funeral by Jack's request.
BARBER - March 20 (peacefully), at Acorn Grange Care Home, West Cornforth, formerly of Ferryhill. Edna, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Edward, dearly loved mother of Margaret, Jean and the late Alan and Susan and a loving mother-in-law and grandma. Would friends please meet for service at Ferryhill Methodist Chapel on Thursday, March 30 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
BARTLETT - March 20, of Neasham. Freda, on her 85th Birthday, dearly loved and loving wife of Wilf, a very dear sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only please.
BEAUMONT-PRESTON - March 20, in hospital, of Cumberland Street, Darlington. Jake William aged 6 days, darling baby son of John and Clare, loving brother of Liam, Scott and Callum and a precious grandson, nephew and cousin. Funeral Monday, March 27. Will family and friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at St. Mark's Church, Darlington prior to interment in the North Cemetery. Floral tributes to Co-operative Funeral Service, 50 St. Cuthberts Way, Darlington.
BEAVER - March 16, suddenly in hospital, of Leyburn. Joy, aged 57 years, much loved sister of Valerie, Gail and Dawn, a dear sister-in-law of Geoff and a loving aunt and great-aunt of "The Tribe". Funeral service takes place Today Friday March 24 at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. No flowers please. Donations if desired may be given for P.D.S.A. (Plate at service).
BECKWITH - On March 20, of Burnigill, Meadowfield. Carol (nee Hall), aged 61 years, a dearly loved mam of Owen and Lynn and a much loved nanna of Luke, Sam, Charley and Maddison. Would friends please meet for service in St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Langley Moor on Monday, March 27 at 12.45 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to Cancer Research, c/o John Pennington Funeral Service, 29 Commercial Street, Brandon, DH7 8PL.
BEDFORD - March 22, peacefully at home in Bishop Auckland. Audrey, aged 72 years, formerly of Etherley. Beloved wife of the late Niel, devoted mam of Robert and Jane, dear mother-in-law of Janice and Philip, a much loved and loving gran of Matthew and Lucy, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt., Will friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Etherley at 9.00 a.m. on Wednesday March 29, followed by cremation at Durham.
BEECROFT - March 22 (peacefully), of Bishop Auckland, (formerly Newfield). Mary, aged 92 years. Loving aunty of Joan. Friends please meet for service and cremation on Thursday March 30, at 1.00 p.m. at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
BELL - (nee Bage) March 17 (peacefully, in hospital). Lena Simpson, aged 78 years, a beloved wife of the late Derek Watson, a loving mum of Stephen and Christine, a dear grandmother and great-grandmother. Will be very sadly missed by all. Funeral to take place on Thursday, March 23. Would family and friends please meet 1.45 p.m. at St. Andrew's Church, Sadberge, prior to private cremation. Family flowers only.
BLACKBURN - David, aged 40 years, of West Cornforth died February 28, tragically due to a motorbike accident whilst in Spain. Much loved son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral at Medway Crematorium, Chatham, Kent on Tuesday, March 28 at 3.20 p.m. Floral tributes to John Weir Funeral Directors, 130-132 High Street, Rainham, Kent, ME8 8AR. Sadly missed by all the family
BOSOMWORTH - Alan Died peacefully respecting his wishes in his own home with loving friends and neighbours. Alan, aged 95 years, of Osmotherley, a well respected character of the Village. Family and friends please meet at St. Peter's Church, Osmotherley on Wednesday March 29, at 10.45 a.m. for service prior to interment in Osmotherley Cemetery.
BOSOMWORTH - Alan Died peacefully respecting his wishes in his own home with loving friends and neighbours. Alan, aged 95 years, of Osmotherley, a well respected character of the Village. Funeral details to follow in The Northern Echo.
BOWMAN - March 18, late of Willington and Crook, Norman, beloved husband of the late Jennie, dearly loved father of Tony, father-in-law of Sheila and grandfather of Stuart. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, March 23 at 10.30 a.m.
BOYD - March 16, suddenly at home. Constance, aged 82 years, of Darlington, loving sister of the late Ted and Syd and dear friend of Maureen and Tom, also adoring godmother of Mark. Funeral service to take place on Friday, March 24 at the Spiritualist Church, Denmark Street at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Friends invited, please meet at the Church.
BRADLEY - March 17, peacefully in the Chimneys Nursing Home, Sherburn Hill. Andrew (Jock), aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Ethel, loving father of Ian, David and Judith, father-in-law of Samantha, Irene and Tony, dear grandad of Janine, Martin, Jackson, Jake and Olivia. Friends please meet at St. Mary's Church, West Rainton on Friday, March 24 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at West Rainton Cemetery.
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.
CAMSELL - On March 19, peacefully at home, of Framwellgate Moor. Billy, aged 85 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Annie, much loved dad, dear father-in-law, also a devoted grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, March 23 for service and cremation at 10.00 a.m.
CHAFFER - Joyce (nee Race) March 21, peacefully, at Elton Hall Nursing Home. Joyce, aged 80 years, will be very sadly missed by her loving family. Funeral service to take place at Hardwick Baptist Church on Wednesday, March 29 at 10.30 a.m., prior to cremation at Teesside Crematorium. In Heavenly Love Abiding
CHAMBERS - Donald March 16 (suddenly). Donald, aged 74 years, of Thirsk, much loved brother of Barbara, dear brother-in-law of Roland and a loving uncle and great-uncle. Funeral Friday, March 24. Friends please meet for service in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. Floral tributes, if desired, to Crake and Mallon Funeral Service, 45 Norton Road, Stockton, TS18 2BU.
