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INNESS - January 3 (peacefully at home), of West Street, Hett Village. Mary (nee Stanger), aged 68 years, a beloved wife of Fred and a dearly loved mam. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 11.00 a.m.
INNS - January 1 (in hospital). Maureen, aged 72 years, of Hurworth, late of Darlington. Loving mam of Paul, mother-in-law of Jillian also a much loved sister, sister-in-law, auntie and great-auntie. Funeral Thursday January 11. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
JOHNSON - January 1, (suddenly, in hospital), of Pounteys Close, Middleton St. George. Edgar (Dick), aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, dearly loved father of Elaine, also a much loved grandad of Nicola, Scott, Garry, James and Bam Bam, great-grandad of Carl, Ashley, Sian, Harvey, Carla, Rhys, Sophie, Brittany, Cartman, Chloe, Kelcey, Olivia and Daniel and great-great-grandad of Lola. Funeral Thursday January 11. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m.
JOWETT - January 1, peacefully in hospital, after a brave battle against a long illness, of Annandale, Darlington. Henry Neville Morris (Harry), aged 86 years, dearly loved husband of Kath, much loved dad of Ann and Michael, a loving grandad/grandpa and a dear brother of Dorothy and Doris. Funeral Friday, January 12. Friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel, Carmel Road North at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Flowers or donations if preferred for The Parkinson's Disease Society may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
KINGSTON - December 30, of Ferryhill. Stanley (Stan), aged 77 years, beloved husband of the late Jane, devoted dad of Neil and Jayne, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved and loving grandad to Sophie. Will family and friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. on Monday, January 8.
LEONARD - December 29, of Bishop Auckland. Peggy (nee Maddison), aged 81 years, after a long illness borne with great dignity. Devoted wife of the late Arthur, much loved mother of Ronnie and Ann, dear mother-in-law to Susan and Ken, a loving grandmother and great-grandmother, also a dear aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m on Tuesday, January 9.
LESSELS - January 5 (peacefully, in hospital), of Ash Grove, Spennymoor. Mabel, (nee Wilkinson), aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry, a dearly loved mam of Jean and Terry, a much loved gran of David and Kevin and a loving sister and aunty. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Thursday for a service at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery.
LINDORES - On December 31, suddenly, in Bannatyne Lodge Care Home. Adam, aged 82 years, dearly loved son of the late Thomas and Mary Jane, much loved brother of Edith and the late Nellie and Margaret and a much missed uncle. Would friends please meet at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth on Monday, January 8 for service at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Shadforth Cemetery.
LODGE - December 29, peacefully in hospital, with her family. Peggy, aged 86 years, of Claxton Avenue, Darlington. Re-united with her beloved Jack, loving mam of Michael, mother-in-law of Glenda, much loved nana of Lee and wife Vivienne, Dawn and husband Mark, also nana Peg to Jason, Eleanor and April. Funeral Wednesday, January 10. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at Holy Trinity Church, Darlington prior to interment in the West Cemetery.
MANGLES - Ouston December 31, peacefully at home, formerly of St. Helens, Bishop Auck-land. Mary, aged 86 years (formerly Sutton), a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, January 9 at 2.30 p.m. for service. All are welcome back to Chester View, Ouston for refreshments. Flowers may be sent or donations in lieu may be sent for the Alzheimers Society. Collection plate provided at the Crema-torium.
MARTIN - John On January 2, 2007, peacefully at home. John, aged 66 years, beloved husband of Pat, much loved dad of Sue and Alison and grandpa of Lee, Adam, Alexander and Lewis. Funeral service to be held at Northallerton Methodist Church on Thursday, January 11 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations may be given in lieu if wished to The Motor Neurone Disease Association. Plate provided at the service.
McKINNA - On December 25, at The Manor House Home, York. Vera (nee Brown), aged 83 years, formerly of Darlington, beloved wife of the late Roy. Funeral service to be held at York Crematorium on Monday, January 8 at 1.30 p.m. All enquiries to the Co-operative Funeral Service, York. Tel: (01904) 643936.
MILBURN - Harry Peacefully in hospital on January 2. Harry, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret, dearly loved dad of Linda, Philip and Ruth, father-in-law of Richard, Gail and Garry, loving grandad of Beth, Hannah, Jodie and Abbie and great-grandad of Mia and Stella. Harry will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Service and cremation to take place on Friday, January 12 in the Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. Would friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research, a donation box will be available at the service.
MORTIMER - December 29, peacefully in The Millings, Bedale, formerly of South Parade, Northallerton. Edna Jane, aged 99 years, beloved wife of the late Lewis, dearly loved mother of Robert and John, loving mother-in-law of Jill and Cynthia and a much loved gran of Karen. Funeral service to be held at Northallerton Methodist Church on Friday, January 5 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Northallerton Methodist Church.
NESBITT - December 22, peacefully in hospital, of Coundon. James (Atholl), aged 77 years, a cherished husband and best friend of Irene, a much loved father of Pamela, Colin, Judith, Christopher and Martin and a dearly loved grandad of Kathryn, Dawn, Nicola, Laura and Emma, great-grandad of Lewis, also a dear brother of Alan. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, January 8 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only.
PLEWS - December 29, of Sunniside. Thomas William (Billy), aged 68 years, devoted husband of Teresa, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 9.50 a.m. on Tuesday, January 9, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations for the Heart Foundation may, if desired, be given c/o the family.
RANDALL - On December 23, suddenly, in hospital. George Oswald, aged 77 years, a dearly beloved husband of Evelyn, devoted father to Karen, George and Toni, father-in-law of Susan, brother to Kenneth and sister-in-law Ivy. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Monday January 8 for service at 3.00 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers to a charity of your choice. He left a space in our lives that will never be filled. Till we meet again love you.
RAW - Suddenly in hospital on Christmas Day, of Hillyard, Gaits, Gayle, near Hawes. Christopher (Chris), aged 66 years. Dearly loved youngest son of the late Robert and Mary Raw, a very dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. A private family committal will be held at Darlington Crematorium, however a Thanksgiving Service for Chris will be held at Gayle Methodist Chapel on Friday, January 5, at 2.00 p.m. to which all are welcome. No flowers, but donations in memory of Chris, if so desired, may be given at the service for Yorkshire Cancer Research and Chapel Funds.
REWCASTLE - December 28, suddenly, after a short illness. Dennis, aged 74 years, of Howden-le-Wear, beloved husband of Jean, devoted dad of Steven and Kay, also a dear son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham City Crematorium at 12.30 p.m. on Monday, January 8. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left at the crematorium for the Air Ambulance.
ROBERTS - December 28, suddenly in hospital. Margaret (nee Stockport), aged 80 years, of Wingate. Beloved wife of the late Bob, loving mother of the late Joan, mother-in-law of George, much loved gram of David and Steven, also Margaret and Andrea, a devoted great-grandmother of Vicky, Stephanie, Chelsea, Tony and Kaitlyn. Margaret will be received into church on Monday January 8 at 6.00 p.m. Funeral service on Tuesday, January 9 at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate at 10.00 a.m., prior to interment at Wingate Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to Holy Trinity Church Funds.
ROBSON - December 30, in Sedgefield Hospital, after a long illness bravely borne, of High Green Newton Aycliffe. Marion, aged 70 years, a dearly beloved wife of Derek, a loving mam of Les and John, mother-in-law of Sue and Debbie, grandma of Laura, Helen and Jessica, aunt of Lynda. Funeral Monday, January 8. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research. A collection plate will be present at the Crema-torium.
ROBSON - December 29, peacefully at home, of Darlington. Brenda, wife of Charles. Funeral Monday, January 8. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for a tribute to Brenda's life.
ROWBOTHAM - December 30, after a short illness, of The Aged Miners Homes, Wheatley Hill. Lorna (nee Duggan), aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late James, dearly loved mother of Lynne and Shirley, dear mother-in-law of Barry and Michael, much loved grandma of Leah, Jack, Thomas and Lewis. Cortege leaving residence Wednesday, January 10 at 2.15 p.m. for service at Thornley Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Mini bus provided. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Macmillan Nurses c/o Shirley.
ROWLEY - James, of Woodham, Newton Aycliffe (formerly of Hartlepool), aged 82 years, died peacefully at home after a long illness with his family around him on New Year's Eve. A much loved husband, father and grandfather who was well respected and who positively touched the lives of all he met. Requiem Mass at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe at 9.30 a.m. on Monday, January 8. Family flowers. Funeral Directors: Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Darlington Tel: (01325) 465647.
SEFTON - On December 24, peacefully at home after a long illness. Annie, aged 76 years of Gilesgate, beloved wife of the late James, loving mam of David and Joanne and the late James and Terry, a proud nana of Katie, Andrew and Rebecca. Friends please meet for service on Friday, January 5 at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
SLACK - December 30, peacefully in Redworth House, Shildon. Margaret Ann (nee Tiplady), aged 85 years, formerly of Leasingthorne. Beloved wife of Ronald, devoted mother of Melvyn, Ronald and Dorothy, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving nana and great-nana. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence at 11.50 a.m. on Friday, January 5 for a service in St. John's Church, Kirk Merrington at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in the churchyard. Will friends please meet at church.
SMITH - January 1, of White Cedars, Brandon. Amy, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Johnny, loving mother of Carol, Wendy and Tony and a dear grandma of Lee, Lisa and Jonathan. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 12 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the Parkinson's Society. Friends welcome for refreshments at Ushaw Moor Cricket Club afterwards.
SMITH - January 2 (after an illness bravely borne), of Hargreave Terrace, Darlington. Neil Lane, aged 69 years, dearly loved brother of Michael and Christine, much loved brother-in-law to Brenda and the late Stuart, dear uncle to Andrea, Roger, Carone, Karl and Mark, a devoted friend to Mary and Ray and good friend to many. Funeral Friday, January 12. Will friends please meet 11.00 a.m. for service at St. John's Church, Darlington, followed by cremation. Everyone is welcome back to Hogans for a reception afterwards.
SNELLING - Joan (nee Blumer), widow of Peter, died peacefully at The Lawns, Darlington on January 1, 2007. Much loved and missed by daughters Diana and Victoria and their families. Funeral to be held at Darlington Crematorium at 3.45 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9. Family flowers only please, but if wished donations may be made to The Lawns for the Resident's Activity Fund which gave Joan much pleasure.
SPROATES - On December 31 of Park House Gardens (form-erly of Brandon). Harry, aged 72 years, beloved husband of the late Olive, father of the late Dennis, brother of Irene and will be sadly missed by Mary. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday January 11 at 1.30 p.m. Donations to Breathe-Easy, Durham may be given after the service.
STOBART - December 28, of Richardson Court, Willington. Nancy, aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of John, Norman, David, Sandra, Nancy, Jason and the late Liz and Pops, much loved sister of Walter, Jenny and Mary, also a dear mother-in-law and devoted gran. Friends please meet for service at Willington Methodist Church on Monday January 8 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
STOREY - On December 30, of Ferryhill. Merrick, aged 72 years, devoted husband of Eileen, treasured dad of Paul and Tracey, loving grandad of Rebecca and Lauren, also a loving brother and uncle. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' R.C. Church, Ferryhill on Tuesday, January 9 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Chilton Cemetery. Loved always. Never to be forgotten. Rest In Peace
STRONG - January 1. Mary (nee Woodward), aged 64 years, of Brandon. Beloved wife of the late Rod, a much loved mam of Ian, Janet and Lynne and a loving grand-mother. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, January 9 at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to I.C.U., University Hospital of Durham.
SWINBURN - January 3 (suddenly), of Spennymoor. Billy, aged 60 years, a dearly loved husband of Mary, a much loved dad of Gary and Darran, a loving father-in-law of Debra, an adored grandad of Beth, Declan, Megan and Charlotte and a dear brother-in-law, uncle and cousin. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Friday for a service and committal at 1.00 p.m.
TALBOT - Kian My dearest grandson. I never got to hold you my darling, but will hold you close to my heart forever. Love you, Nanna Anne. xxx
TALBOT - Kian, born December 23, 2006, died December 24, 2006. Dear baby son of Laurie and Marie. Funeral at Witton Park Church on Friday, January 5, at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Witton Park Cemetery.
THEAKSTON - December 29, suddenly at home, of Darlington. Barry, aged 71 years, dearly loved husband of the late Mary and a much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday, January 12. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment East Cemetery.
THEAKSTON - December 29, suddenly at home, of Darlington. Barry, aged 71 years, dearly loved husband of the late Mary and a much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday, January 11. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment East Cemetery.
TODD - January 4 (suddenly), of Jubilee Road, Shildon. Glenis (nee Moreland), aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Ronald, dearest, beloved mam of Tracy, a dear daughter of the late Doris and William, also a much loved cousin. Interment Thursday, January 11 in Shildon Cemetery, following a service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 9.45 a.m. Friends please meet at Church. Love you forever mam - Tracy
TOMLINSON - December 30 (in hosp-ital), of Clarence Court, formerly of Middlestone Moor. Ethel (nee Gibson), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, a dearly loved mum of Alan and John, a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and aunt. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor Tuesday for a service at 11.10 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to "The British Heart Found-ation" c/o Jack Fowler, 34 Northumberland Avenue, Bishop Auckland DL14 6NP.
WALKER - December 28, peacefully, of Phoenix Court, Darlington. Nancy, aged 82 years, beloved wife and best friend of George, dearly loved mother of Kenneth and Sheena, mother-in-law of Barbara and Bill, much loved grandma of David, Neil, Jacqueline and Michelle and great-grandma of William. Funeral Monday, January 8. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please.
