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CHARLTON - Rita (nee Jeffries), formerly of Shildon, passed away peacefully after a short illness on March 4, 2006, aged 72 years. Funeral took place March 14 at Chester Crematorium.
COATES - March 22, passed away peacefully with his family at his side of Front Street, Frosterley, originally from Crawleyside. Denis, aged 54 years. Dear husband of Pat, loving father of Neil and Daniel and their partners Rebecca and Jane and a doting granda of Amber, Ethan and Bobby. Will friends please meet for service in St. Michael and All Angel's Church, Frosterley on Thursday, March 30 at 10.30 a.m. followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Rheumatoid Arthritis Research, plate in church.
COOK - March 21 (peacefully, at home), of Red Courts, Brandon. Margaret Ann (nee Thompson), aged 57 years, dearly loved wife of Les, loving mam of Lesley and Lee, devoted nana of Ryan and a dear sister to Jenny, Robert and Agnes. Would friends please meet for service at St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Meadowfield on Monday, March 27 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment at Meadowfield Cemetery. Cortege leaving residence at 10.10 a.m. Bus provided. Sadly Missed By All
CRAWFORD - Darlington March 16 (in hospital). Keith, devoted son of Doris and the late Ernie, beloved brother of Susan and the late Sandra, dear brother-in-law of Neville and John. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Friday, March 24. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Mark's Church, North Road, 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium 2.15 p.m. Floral tributes, if so desired, may be sent to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. Tel. (01325) 482999.
CUNNINGHAM - Jack On March 18, suddenly but peacefully in hospital. Jack, aged 83 years, of Sedgefield, much loved husband of the late Betty, devoted dad of John and Stephen, loving grandad of Mark, Lynn, Paul and Adam. Sadly missed by all. Funeral service to take place in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield on Wednesday, March 29 at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Resting at and all enquiries to The Co-operative Funeral Service, Cedar Cottage, Sedgefield. Tel. (01740) 621652.
DAVISON - (Mac) Maurice William, aged 86 years, peacefully in hospital on March 17 of Willow Road East, Darlington. Beloved husband of the late Violet, loving dad of Jean, Pat and the late Sandra, dear father-in-law of Harry, Mike and Mike (South Africa), dearest grandpop of Tracey, Michelle, Susan, Sonia, Amanda, Corrina and Paul and a dear great-grandpop. Funeral Thursday, March 23. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for St Teresa's Hospice may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.
DAVISON - March 19, suddenly, of Newcastle, late of Bishop Auckland. Colin, aged 57 years, beloved husband of Pam, dear father of Helen and Jenny, son of Joseph and the late Doris and a dear brother and uncle. Service to be held at the West Road Crematorium on Monday March 27 at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired may be made to the British Heart Foundation.
de-BUES - Charles Vincent Robert (Chas) Major RAMC (Ret'd.), aged 66 years. Beloved husband of Joan, much loved son, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle to the Hayes family, father of Gary and Kevin, peacefully and with dignity at home in Middleton-in-Teesdale on Thursday March 16, 2006. Private cremation on Wednesday March 22 at 10.45 a.m. No flowers please. "I came, I enjoyed, I'm off. Cheers!"
DEDERICK - Amanda Louise, (nee Dodds), February 28, in America. Loving memory of my loving granddaughter. Love you always, nanna and Keith.
DEDERICK - Amanda Louise, (nee Dodds), on her 38th birthday, February 28, in America, formerly of Shildon. Beloved daughter of Glenda and Derek, sister of John, Philippa, Anna, Darren, devoted mom of Tyler. Memorial service at St. John's Church, Shildon, March 30 at 2.00 p.m.
DEDERICK - Amanda The love for a sister is not measured by how much you see them or speak to them but by that unique bond formed at birth that cannot be broken even in death. Sleep peacefully Amanda Re-united with nana and grandad. Always in our hearts and thoughts. Love Philippa and David xxx Night Night Aunty Amanda Love Daniel and Dain xxx
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.
DOWD - March 23 (peacefully), of Lynesack, formerly West Auckland. Henry, aged 85 years, loving husband of Gwen, also a dearly loved dad and grandad. Private funeral.
DRURY - Mr Michael Phillips Drury, Geographer, Philhellene, Churchwarden 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. Funeral Service took place on Wednesday March 22, 2006 at St. Agatha's Church, Easby, Richmond, North Yorkshire. Donations if desired to any Cancer Charity.
EARL - Nancy On March 9, suddenly. Nancy, aged 67 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved wife of Tom, much loved mum of Alison, Colin and Gill, also an adored gran to Lucy and Thomas. Funeral Thursday, March 23. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent for the N.S.P.C.C. or the British Heart Foundation c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
EGGLESTON - March 16 (in hospital), of Corporation Road, Darlington. Thomas, aged 77 years. For any further enquiries contact Darlington Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel: (01325) 463203.
ELLIS - March 19 (peacefully in Poplar Lodge Nursing Home), of Langdale Road, Darlington. Frank, aged 86 years, loving husband to Norah, much loved dad of Peter, Susan and Anthony, dearly loved father-in-law to Geoff, also a treasured grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Monday, March 27. Would friends please meet 3.00 p.m. for service at St. John's Church, Darlington, followed by cremation.
FIRTH - March 18 (peacefully, in hospital). Elsie, aged 99 years, wife of the late Walter, a dear mam of Peter and Joan, also godmother of Christine and aunty of Claire and Fiona. Funeral to take place on Monday, March 27. Would friends please meet for service 9.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers by request. Rest In Peace
FISHBURN - George Humphrey, passed away March 13, 2006, aged 89 years, in Darlington Memorial Hospital. This exceptional man has donated his body to medical research so there will be no funeral at this time. He will be greatly missed by his niece Beryl, Ray and all who knew him.
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.
GARDNER - Ida Joan Rowe passed away on March 16, 2006, widow of John (Jack), mother to Jane, Alastair, Gillian, Patrick and stepmother to Ada (Mickie). Funeral Thursday, March 23. Friends please meet for service in Cockerton Methodist Church at 3.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations to Princess Royal Carers' Trust, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR. Grateful thanks to staff at Rydal Residential Home, Darlington.
GLOVER - March 13, peacefully at Morris Grange Nursing Home, formerly of Ivy Cottage, Skeeby, Rich-mond. Ivy, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late John Joseph (Joe), dearly loved mother of Marjorie and Brenda and a loving nana and great-nana. Funeral Monday, March 27. Friends please meet for service in St. Agatha's Church, Easby, near Richmond at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Flowers or donations if desired may be sent For Easby Church (cheques payable to Easby P.C.C.) c/o Seaton Leng and son Ltd, 59a Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
GOONAN - March 22, peacefully, in hospital. Thomas (Tom) aged 98 years, formerly of Brompton Road, Northallerton, beloved husband of the late Freda and father of Jeannette. Funeral service to be held on Thursday, March 30 at 11.30 a.m. in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crema-torium. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Guide Dogs for the Blind. Friends please meet at the Crema-torium.
HARDISTY - (nee Smithson) Died peacefully on March 20, at Bedale Grange Nursing Home. Dorothy Vera, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Clifford, dear mother of Anita, also a dear nan of Michael and Christopher. Funeral service to be held at Wycar Methodist Church, Bedale on Monday, March 27 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Harrogate Crematorium at 12.20 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Wycar Methodist Church Fund.
HASELHURST - Marian On March 19, suddenly at home, in Abbeyfield House, Dringhouses, York. Marian Holt, two weeks short of her 90th Birthday, dearly loved wife of the late Robert, loving mother of Roger and Laurence, also a cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. Recent poor health borne with exceptional fortitude and great dignity. A lady of distinction and achievement who will be sorely missed by family and friends. Funeral to be held at St. Columba's United Reformed Church on Wednesday, Mach 29 at 3.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Macular Disease Society c/o J. Rymer Funeral Directors, 15 Penleys Grove Street, York YO31 7PW.
HASSAN - March 20, suddenly, of Clifford's Gate, Esh Winning. Elizabeth, beloved daughter of the late James and Elizabeth, a dearly loved and caring sister of Marie, Pauline, Patricia, Paul, James and the late Yvonne, a loving sister-in-law, auntie and great-auntie and a dear friend to Kaz. Friends please meet for service in St. Michael's R.C. Church, Esh Laude on Friday, March 31 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Church Funds. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
HEATLIE - March 21, peacefully and with dignity, at home. Ellen (nee Marshall S.R.N., S.F.N.), aged 87 years, of Darlington, beloved wife of Tom, loving mam of Wendy, Audrey and Lillian, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, March 29 at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 pm Friends invited, please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only.
HENDERSON - March 17, peacefully at 7 Burnynghill Close, School Aycliffe. Valerie, aged 56 years, dearly loved wife of Neil, loving mother of Ian, Clare and Emma and devoted only daughter of Vera and the late Arthur Curry. Funeral Friday, March 24. Friends please meet for service in Blackhall Methodist Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Cancer Research U.K., c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HEWITSON - March 18 (peacefully, in hospital), of The Bungalows, Crook. John, aged 91 years, devoted father of Johnnie, Gary, Jim and Eileen and a dear father-in-law of Anne, Ella and Paul, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad, a dear brother to Joe and brother-in-law of Margaret. Cremation Friday, March 24 at Durham, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 3.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
HILDRETH - March 17 (peacefully, at Oak Lodge Care Home). Doreen, aged 93 years, formerly of Dodds Street Darlington, a much loved aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Funeral to take place on Thursday, March 23. Would family and friends please meet for service 11.00 a.m. at St. Matthew's Church, prior to private interment at West Cemetery, Darling-ton. Family flowers only.
HIRD - March 21 (in hospital), of Girton Close, Peterlee. Edwin, aged 72 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, a dearly loved father of Edwin and the late Linda, dearest father-in-law of Kim and a much loved grandad of Alex and Stewart, also a dear brother-in-law of John and Joan. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 12.30 p.m. Friends please meet at Westbourne Methodist Church, Hartlepool for service at 1.00 p.m. followed by cremation at Stranton Crematorium Hartlepool. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to, Hartlepool Hospice Appeal.
HIRST - Amble Friday, March 17, 2006, formerly of Durham. Lynn, aged 48 years, loving daughter of Iris and the late Peter. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
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.
HOLMES - March 16, peacefully in hospital. Jean, aged 73 years, of Boston Close, Darlington. A much loved wife of Jack, a dearly loved mam of Julie, a devoted nanny of Lee, Kelly and Adam, also a great-nanny of Jordan and Ben. Funeral Friday, March 24. Would family and friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
HOWARD - Douglas March 17, peacefully. Douglas (A.M.C.I.A.), of Stockton, loving husband of Mary (nee Walton), a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service to take place on Friday, March 24 at Holy Trinity Church, Fairfield at 1.15 p.m.
HOWE - Hexham March 17, 2006 suddenly (formerly of Darlington). Joe, aged 56 years, beloved husband of Jenny, devoted father to Laura, John and Alice and a much loved brother of Paddy, Tony and Mary. Private service and cremation, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Hexham Abbey on Thursday March 30 at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Toby Henderson Trust (Autism) or the Lucy Netherway Touching Lives Fund c/o Dodds of Hexham, Mitford House, Hencotes, Hexham, NE46 2EW.
HUTCHINSON - March 18, peacefully, in hospital, of Kirkdale Nursing Home, Thornaby (formerly of Westlands Road, Darlington and Bartlett Street Fish Shop). Harry, aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Betty, father of Jean and Jack, father-in-law of Ann, much loved grandad of Michael, Jacqueline, Diane and Paula and great-grandad of Stacey, Lewis, Hollie and Rebecca. Funeral Mon-day. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for the Alzheimers Society c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
HUTCHINSON - March 19, suddenly, in Long Meadows Nursing Home, Ripon, late of North Stainley. Jessie, aged 84 years, the dear wife of Alwyn, a much loved mam of Eddie, Sue, Stan, Bry and Al, also a treasured gran and great-gran. Service and interment at St. Mary's Church, North Stainley on Saturday, March 25 at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations may be left in Church for Church Funds.
ISLE - March 19 (peacefully), of Crook, formerly Durham and Wallsend. Kathleen (nee Rodgers), aged 73 years, loving wife of Peter, dearly loved sister of Hilda and the late Nora, also a dearest aunty. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Monday, March 27 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation.
JACKSON - (nee Foster) March 19, peacefully, at the West Cumberland General Hospital, in Whitehaven. Joan, of Brampton, Appleby and formerly of Shildon, Co. Durham, dearly loved sister of Alan and the late Kathleen and Donald. Funeral service St. Cuthbert's Church, Dufton, Appleby on Monday, March 27 at 12.30 p.m., followed by a private cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. All flowers are welcome c/o Glyn Jones Funeral Directors, 12 Battle-barrow, Appleby in Westmoreland CA16 6XS
JOHNSON - Mick, of Northallerton died at home on March 21, 2006. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at the Sacred Heart Church, Northallerton at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2006, followed by interment in Northallerton Cemetery.
