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BATEY - December 31, in hospital, of Darlington. George, aged 92 years, beloved husband of the late Lilian, dear father of Jeannie and dear father-in-law of Ian. Funeral Thursday, January 11. Friends please meet for service in Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Flowers may be sent, if desired, to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BENTLEY - December 30, at The Beeches Care Home, Kelloe. The Rev. William. Dearly loved husband of the late Irene and formerly vicar of St. Peter, Auckland and Rector of St. Hilda, Hartlepool. More recently resident at High Shincliffe. Funeral service of Thanksgiving at St. Mary's Church, Shincliffe on Tuesday, January 9, at 12.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to, St. Mary's Church, Shincliffe c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Gilesgate, Durham. DH1 2HX.
BLAND - January 2 (peacefully, in Hundens Park Care Home, Darlington). Ronald, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Joan, loving father of John and also a much loved brother. The funeral service will take place on Monday, January 8 10.15 a.m. at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only, by request.
BOSWELL - (nee Watson) Kathleen, died peacefully in hospital on January 2, dearest mother of Jane, mother-in-law to Barry, grandma to Christopher and Claire, great-grandma to Jessica, loving sister to Maurine and a dearest aunty. Funeral Wednesday January 10. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Anne's R.C. Church, Darlington at 9.30 a.m., prior to private interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Bishop Auckland General Hospital Stroke Unit c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR. "On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy" "Rest In Peace"
BOSWELL - Kathleen A very dearly loved and treasured aunt of Marilyne, Pauline, Mark and families. R.I.P
BOYES - On Wednesday, December 27, suddenly. John Malcolm, aged 65 years, of Sedgefield. Funeral service and cremation to take place at 3.30 p.m. on Monday, January 15 at St Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium. Friends please meet at Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Coronary Care Unit, James Cook University Hospital. Donation box will be provided at Crematorium Chapel. Resting at and all enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, Millfield House, 99-109 Norton Road, Stockton. Tel: (01642) 674377. God knew that you were weary, the hill too hard to climb. So He put His arms around you and whispered "Peace be thine".
BRAIN - January 3 (peacefully at home with his family), of 24 Chestnut Avenue, Spennymoor. Henry (Harry), aged 73 years, beloved husband of Jean, a dearly loved dad of Keith and Kath, Stephen and Joanne, a much loved granda of Stephanie, Emma, Liam and Lauren and a loving brother and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Wednesday for a service at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery.
BROWN - December 25, (peacefully, in hospital). Alice, (nee Jimmison), aged 75 years. Dearly loved and loving wife of Derek, a much loved sister, sister-in-law, auntie and great-auntie, also a good friend to many. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday January 8, at 3.30 p.m. No flowers by request.
CARLING - On December 30, peacefully in St. Teresa's Hospice. Ian, aged 49 years, of School Aycliffe, dearly beloved husband of Allison, much loved dad of James. Funeral Tuesday, January 9. Would friends please meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church, Darlington at 2.30 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
CARTWRIGHT - December 24, of Blackthorne Close, Brandon, (late of Hamilton Row and Waterhouses). George Roland (Ron), aged 60 years. Beloved husband of Lynn, loving father of Lisa and Tracy, dear father-in-law of Michael, dearly loved son of Christine and the late Donald, also a loving brother of William and Elizabeth. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday January 4, at 9.00 a.m. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at The Red Oak, Brandon.
CLARK - Edward December 31, (peacefully), in Acorn Grange Nursing Home, West Cornforth. Eddy, aged 77 years, of Sedgefield. Dearly loved husband of Sheila, loving brother of Muriel, Florence and Ethel and sister-in-law of Mary. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday January 10, at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to, Acorn Grange Nursing Home, West Cornforth, Co. Durham.
CLARK - December 30, in hospital, Ivy, aged 103 years, of West Auckland. Beloved wife of the late Jack, dearly loved mother of Doreen, Walter, the late Jack, Jenny and Neville, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving gran, great-gran and great-great-gran. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence at 1.35 p.m. on Monday, January 8 for service in St. Helen's Church at 1.45 p.m., followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church.
CLARK - On December 31, peacefully at home. Gordon, aged 77 years, of Darlington, beloved husband of Peggy, dear brother of Sid and uncle of Carol and Derek. Funeral Wednesday, January 10. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church, Darlington at 12.30 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
CLARKSON - December 30 (peacefully), of Sunnybrow. Doris (nee Mitchell), aged 83 years. Loving wife of William (Bill), also a much loved mother, grandmother and nana. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday January 10, at 9.30 a.m. followed by cremation. No flowers by request.
COCKFIELD - January 1 (peacefully, at home), of Kirk Merring-ton. Audrey (nee Emmerson) devoted wife of George, a treasured mam of Allison, Tracey, David and Steven, mum-in-law of Edward, Malcolm, Helen and Jane and an adored nana of Megan, Jed, Connor, Harry, Robert and Heidi. Would friends please meet in St. John's Church, Kirk Merrington Wednesday for a service at 10.15 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if desired may be given to "Cancer Research U.K." c/o Lambton House, 6 Lambton Road, Jesmond NE2 4RX.
CONNOLLY - December 30 (suddenly), of Villiers Close, Darlington. Allan, aged 68 years, dearly loved husband of Anne, devoted dad of Jo-Anne and dear father-in-law of Robert. Funeral Tuesday, January 9. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The British Heart Foundation, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
CONROY - William On December 30, of Howarth Terrace, Haswell. Bill, aged 79 years, dearly beloved brother of Ralph and Agnes, also a much loved uncle. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, January 9. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Shotton Colliery at 9.45 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel(0191) 5864322. Rest In Peace
COULTHARD - January 2, suddenly at home in Bishop Auckland. Harry, aged 80 years, devoted husband of Betty, beloved father of Terry and Stephen, dear father-in-law to Camilla, a much loved and loving grandy of Daniel, Holly, Sophie, Greg, Bryony, Rowen, Heidi and Harry, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers. Donations may, if desired, be given for the Bishop Auckland St. Mary's Juniors Football Club House Fund, c/o the family or on the plate provided in church.
COWLEY - Ida (nee Thomas). December 26, (suddenly, but peacefully, in hospital). Ida, aged 84 years of Billingham. Formerly from Shotton Colliery and Thornley, a dearly beloved wife of the late Jim (Jimmy), much loved mam of Christine and Michael, mother-in-law of John and Carol, dear and devoted gran of Alan and Sarah Jane, Susan and Anthony, Steven and Vicki and Lee, also great-gran of Bethany, Joshua and Mason. You will always be in our hearts and will be sadly missed. Funeral service to take place on Monday January 8, at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Billingham at 2.00 p.m. prior to cremation at Teesside Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to The British Heart Foundation.
CRAGGS - January 1, of West End, Wolsingham. Gertrud, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Frank, loving mother and mother-in-law of Colin and Christine, also a devoted grandma of Andrew and Catherine. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary and St. Stephen Church, Wolsingham on Thursday January 11 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
CRIGHTON - December 30, (suddenly, in hospital). Dorothy Mary, aged 73 years, of Darlington. Dearly beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mum of Bill, Fiona, Alison, Helen and Morag, also a dearly loved mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral Wednesday January 10. Would friends please meet for service in All Saint's Church, Darlington at 2.00 p.m. prior to cremation.
CROSS - December 30, (peacefully), of Crook, (formerly of Newcastle). Rita, (nee Holland), aged 75 years. Loving wife of Ron, dearly loved sister of Margaret, Veronica and the late John and their families. Friends please meet for service and cremation in Durham Crematorium on Wednesday January 10, at 1.00 p.m.
CURTIS - Martin Alan Formerly of Reeth Post Office. Died suddenly in Cottingham, aged 59 years. A loved husband, son and brother. Funeral took place on January 3. Donations to The Parkinson Disease Society c/o, Simon Barningham, Manor Farm, Grinton, Nr. Richmond. DL11 6HL.
DAY - January 3, peacefully in hospital, of Ushaw Moor. Mary Violet (Vi), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Tommy, loving mam, grandma, great-grandma and mother-in-law. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday January 8 at 10.00 a.m. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor after-wards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for University Hospital Intensive Care Unit may be given after the service.
DENT - Mary Born October 22, 1914 at Langley Moor, Near Durham City. Died peacefully at home on January 2, 2007. Dearly beloved wife of George, dearly loved mother of Jean and Kath and son-in-law Rog and much loved grandmother of Beth, Zöe, Ingrid and Sam. Friends please meet for service on Thursday January 11, at Greens Lane Methodist Church, Hartburn at 10.00 a.m. prior to cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Family flowers only. Any donations to, Greens Lane Methodist Church please.
DEVINE - January 3 (peacefully), of Stanhope (formerly of Blanchland). John Edwin, aged 88 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Margaret (Peggy), a dearly loved brother of Monica and Elizabeth, also of the late Nell, Mary, Bill and Joseph and a dear uncle. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 12 at 2.30 p.m.
DIXON - (nee Merritt) January 2 (of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Ferryhill). Margaret (Meggie), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late John, loving mam of Jean, Irene and Arthur, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, January 11 10.30 a.m. at Durham Crematorium. Friends welcome, please meet at the Crema-torium. Family flowers only, by request.
DIXON - On January 3, 2007, of Canberra, ACT. Margaret, a beloved wife and soulmate of George (late of Kelloe) a devoted mother and grand-mother, a dearly loved daughter of Sarah (Sally) and the late Robert Sinderson (Coxhoe), a loving sister of Audrey, Betty, Geoff, Colin and the late Ann. Margaret will be sadly missed by all the family. Peace After Pain
DOYLE - On December 28 (suddenly in hospital), of Coventry, previously Easington Colliery. Sue, aged 86 years (formerly Jones, nee McCoy), a beloved wife and dear mother to Eileen, Tom and Glyn, mother-in-law to Fay and Ellen and also a loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Would friends please meet for church reception at Our Lady Star of the Sea R.C. Church, Horden on Monday, January 8 at 6.00 p.m. Requiem Mass to be held on Tuesday, January 9 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Easington Colliery Cemetery.
DUGGAN - January 2 (peacefully, in hospital), of East Green Nursing Home, West Auckland (late of Brusselton View, Woodhouse Close Estate, Bishop Auckland. Tony, aged 76 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Mary, a much loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle, also a special friend to Jock and Karen. Cremation Tuesday January 9, at Darlington, following a service in The Crematorium Chapel at 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
DUNN - On December 31, peacefully in hospital, of Elm Road, West Cornforth. Robert (Bob), aged 87 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Maureen, a much loved dad of Marjorie, Maurice, Hillary and Joe, dearest father-in-law, devoted granda and great-granda and also a loving brother. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Wednesday January 10. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth at 10.45 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
FALLA - (nee Boddy) Rene, aged 86 years, following a short illness, died peacefully on December 29, in Ventress Hall Nursing Home, Darlington, wife of the late Ernie, the most treasured mum of Wendy 'Simply the Best', mother-in-law of Nigel, nanna of Lyndsay and Stephen, special nanna of Lauren and Harrison, also sister to Bob and the late Jean. Cortege to leave daughter's residence for service at Darlington Crematorium at 3.45 p.m. on Thursday January 4. Floral tributes, if so desired, to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR. 'Re-united with her darling husband.'
FOSTER - December 28, suddenly at Alverton Drive, Darlington (late of Dale Street, Ushaw Moor). Thomas Arnold, aged 68 years, beloved husband of Jean, dearly loved father of Lorraine, father-in-law of John and a much loved grandad of Ellie. A private funeral service will take place on Friday, January 5.
GARGETT - January 1, 2007, passed away at Causeway Hospital. Edna Jane, formerly of Shincliffe Village, Church Flats, Durham City and Portstewart, Northern Ireland. Dearly loved wife of the late Reginald and much loved mother of Graham. Funeral service in Agherton Parish Church on Saturday at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Portstewart New Ceme-tery. Flowers or donations in lieu if desired to The Salvation Army c/o Miss Charlene Wade, 3 Upper Abbey Street, Coleraine BT52 1EZ. Deeply missed her family and friends.
GIBSON - January 1, suddenly of McNally Place, Giles-gate, formerly of Edward Street. Shirley, aged 69 years, dearly loved wife of the late Geordie, loving mam to Sharon, Tony, Syd, Paul, Julie and Amanda and much devoted nana. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service at St Giles' Church, Durham on Friday January 5 at 11.00 a.m. Interment to follow in South Road Cemetery. Bus provided from the Church to the Cemetery. If there's such things as Angels then God shared one with me; by giving life to a much loved mam adored by her family. Sleep soft tonight in Heaven's sky for your memory won't cease. We will forever love and miss you Our Angel rest in peace.
GLOAG - James A celebration Memorial Service of James' life will be held at The Parish Church of St. Wilfred on Duchy Road, Harrogate on Friday, January 19, 2007 at 11.00 a.m.
GRAHAM - (nee Barras) On December 29, at Exmouth. Brenda, aged 71 years, much loved wife of Edward, dearly loved mum of David, Nathan and Tim, a wonderful grandma to her nine grandchildren. Funeral service Withycombe Parish Church, Exmouth Wednesday, January 10 at 1.30 p.m. Floral tributes may be sent to Richard W. Gegg and Son, Funeral Directors, 47 Rolle Street, Exmouth. Tel: (01395) 222444.
GUY - December 27, 2006, in Sedgefield Community Hospital. Lilian, aged 88 years, of Newton Aycliffe. Beloved wife of the late Percy, loving mother of George and Trevor, much loved mother-in-law to Betty and Eileen, devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Tuesday January 9. Would friends please meet 12.45 p.m. for service at Neville Parade Methodist Church, Newton Aycliffe followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to, The MacMillan Nurses or Butterwick Hospice at Bishop Auckland.
HALL - December 29, peacefully at Hundens Park Care Home, Darlington, of Strait Lane, Hurworth. Ronald, aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of Rhoda and loving dad of Barbara. To be received into St. James the Great Church, Albert Hill on Thursday at 7.30 p.m. Requiem Mass on Friday, January 5 at 9.15 a.m., followed by interment North Cemetery. Flowers may be sent, if desired, to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HOOKWAY - December 31, peacefully at home, of Darlington. Thomas William (Bill), aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of Nora, devoted father of Barrie, Janet, Richard, Julia and Phillip, loving father-in-law of Helen, Paul and Justine and beloved by all his grandchildren, also a dearly loved brother to twin sister Betty and the late Marjorie and a loving uncle. Funeral Wednesday, January 10. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the British Heart Foundation, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR. 'Will be sadly missed but not forgotten'.
INNESS - Mary (nee Stanger), late of Shotton died January 3, 2007. Dearly loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Now at rest. For those who love; time is eternity. Betty, Geof and family
