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FINDLAY - January 6, peacefully in hospital. Margaret Ann (nee Maughan), aged 75 years, of Wheatley Hill, beloved wife of Jock, loving mam of Terry and a very proud grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill on Tuesday, January 16 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Wheatley Hill Cemetery.
FLANAGAN - Richard Derek January 8, of Shrewsbury Close, Peterlee. Derek, aged 71 years. Dearly beloved husband of Gladys, a much loved dad of Paula and Neville, a dear father-in-law of Mark and Carolyn, grandpa of Thomas, Lauren and Matthew, also a loving son-in-law of Martha and a dear brother of Doris. Cremation Durham Crematorium Tuesday January 16. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Peterlee Methodist Church at 2.00 p.m. All enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service, Tel: (0191) 5864322.
FLINTOFF - Jenny On January 5, peacefully in Oaklands Nursing Home, of Hutton Rudby. Jane, in her 92nd year, dearly loved wife of the late Ted, loving mother of Edward and a dear mother-in-law of Sue. Private family cremation, followed by a Thanksgiving Service on Thursday, January 11 at 3.00 p.m. at Holy Cross Church, Swainby. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for the British Heart Foundation.
FORSTER - January 8, (peacefully, in hospital), of Durham Road, Sacriston. John, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Esther, a loving dad, grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at Sacriston Salvation Army on Wednesday January 17, at 10.30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to, Ward 13, University Hospital, Durham.
GARGETT - January 5 (at home), of Thornhill Road, Shotton Colliery. Winifred (nee Foster), aged 81 years. A much loved mam of Jack, Allen, Sheila, Mary, Joyce, Eileen, Ian and the late Robert, also a dear mam-in-law and a devoted grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma of all the family. Friends please meet on Tuesday January 16, for service at 10.30 a.m. at St. Saviour's Church, cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to, Peterlee Blind Club. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane. Tel: (0191) 5862136.
GARGETT - Percival (Percy) Aged 85 years. On January 4, 2007. Peacefully, at home. Husband of Myra, father of Brian, grandfather of Georgina, Victoria and Elizabeth. Funeral at Sowerby Methodist Church, Friday January 12, at 10.00 a.m. followed by cremation at Harrogate. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to, British Heart Foundation and church funds.
GARRETT - (Barker) January 10, of Magdalene Avenue, Carrville. Jean (nee Cowie), aged 65 years, taken from us suddenly, a dearly loved mother, nana and sister-in-law. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday January 18 at 1.00 p.m. Donations if desired may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice. Friends welcome for refreshments at Magdalene Avenue afterwards.
GOUNDRY - January 6 (at Bishopsgate Lodge Nursing Home, Bishop Auckland) of 2 Clayton Court, Bishop Auckland. Carol, aged 84 years, dearly loved and loving wife of Jack. Cremation Monday January 15 at Durham, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 3.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crema torium. Will be sadly missed by all of her friends.
GRIMSTONE - January 7, peacefully in hospital, of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Crook. Sarah Jane, beloved wife of the late Thomas, loving mam of Patricia and Elizabeth, dearly loved sister of Eva, also a much loved mother-in-law, nanna and great-nanna. Funeral Monday January 15. Would friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
GUY - January 5, peacefully after a short illness, in Oak Lodge Care Home, of The Causeway, Darlington. Tommy, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Doreen, much loved dad of Christine, Pauline and Liz, father-in-law of Maurice, Tony and John and a loving grandad, great-grandad and brother. Funeral Friday, January 12. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
HALLIMOND - Margaret (nee Patterson) aged 52 years of Staindrop, suddenly on January 9. Dearly loved wife of Kenny. Much loved mam of David and Neil, dear daughter of Mona and the late Ronnie, treasured grandma of Elizabeth and Samuel and a loving sister and aunt. Funeral particulars later.
HAMILTON - January 9, at home after a long illness bravely borne, of Bolton Close, Darlington. Sean, aged 72 years, beloved husband of Shirley and dearest dad and grandad. Funeral Tuesday, January 16. Friends please meet for service in Holy Family Church, Cockerton at 9.00 a.m., followed by interment West Cemetery.
HARLAND - January 8 (peacefully in hospital), of Lunedale Road, Darlington. Albert Victor (Bert), aged 91 years, dear husband of Gwen, a much loved dad of Elaine and Graham and a dear father-in-law, grandpa and great-grandpa. Funeral Wednesday, January 17. Friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church at 3.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please.
HEATON - January 4, (in hospital), of Brandon. Lilian, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Tommy and a much loved mother, mother-in-law and nana. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Friday January 12, at 1.15 p.m. prior to private cremation.
HEATON - Lilian - If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane, we would walk right up to Heaven to bring you home again. No farewells were spoken, no time for goodbyes, you were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. Our hearts still ache in sadness and secret tears will flow, what it meant to us to lose you no one will ever know. God Bless Dave, Vivian David and Vicky
HEPTON - January 5, of Butterknowle. Greta, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, devoted mother of Brenda and the late Irene, also a much loved nana and great-grandma. Will family and friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockfield at 2.00 p.m. on Friday, January 12, followed by interment in the cemetery.
HEWITT - January 8, peacefully of Broomside Court, Carrville. George, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Doreen, devoted dad of Kevin, a sadly missed father-in-law of Pat, also a treasured granda of Craig and Adele. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Wednesday, January 17 at 11.15 a.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
HEWITT - Nancy, formerly Woolsey (nee Livingston), of Stockton, died on January 1, 2007, dearly loved mother of Peter and daughter-in-law Finella and loving grandmother to Alexia and Natasha. Funeral service at St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Friday, January 12 at 2.00 p.m. Floral tributes and all enquiries to the Co-operative Funeral Service 99-109 Norton Road, Stockton. Tel: (01642) 674377.
HIGGINBOTTOM - January 5 (in hospital), of Granville Terrace, Binchester. Mary Ellen, aged 93 years, dearly loved sister of Susie, Jack and Peggy, also the late George and Fred, a dear sister-in-law of Jessie, a much loved auntie and great-auntie. Cremation Monday, January 15 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 9.00 a.m. for a service in St. Peter's Church, Byers Green at 9.10 a.m. Friends please meet at the Church.
HODGE - On Monday, January 8, 2007, peacefully after a short illness in hospital. Brian, aged 64 years, formerly of Neasham, now of Perth, Scotland. Dearly loved husband of Jean. Funeral on Thursday January 18, 2007. Service in Perth Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. to which all family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please, but if desired, a retiring collection will be taken at the Crematorium for Ward 32, Ninewells Hospital or sent to James McEwan and Son Funeral Directors, 52 George Street, Perth PH1 5JL.
HODGETTS - January 4, peacefully, in Moorlands Residential Care Home, Darlington. Stella, aged 98 years, dearly loved wife of the late Fred, much loved mum of Sheila and Dorothy, dear mother-in-law of Alan and the late David, loving grandmother, great- grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Funeral Monday, January 15. Friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for Moorlands Residential Care Home c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
HOPE - John Joseph (Jack), aged 83 years of Redworth House Nursing Home, Shildon, formerly of Cockfield, died suddenly in hospital on January 10. A very dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday January 18 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
HOWE - January 6, peacefully, of Butterknowle. John Beresford, aged 73 years, beloved dad of Craig and Ian, a much loved father-in-law of Cath and Heather, also a loving granda of Lee, Andrea and Charlotte. Service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, January 11 at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, for the Pinfold Medical Practice care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 8 Kensington South, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland DL14 6JA.
HUDSON - January 4 (suddenly), of Newton Aycliffe. George, aged 91 years, a beloved husband of Lilian, also a loving father and grandfather. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, January 11 1.15 p.m. at Neville Parade Methodist Church, prior to private interment. Friends welcome. Please meet at the Church.
HUFFORD - January 6, peacefully in hospital, of Dean Road, Ferryhill. Thomas William (Billy), aged 79 years, beloved husband of the late Rita, much loved dad of Keith, dearest father-in-law of Elaine, dear grandad of Matthew and Louise and also a dear brother. Would friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Wednesday, January 10 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Duncombe Cemetery.
HUMPHREY - January 6, of Winchester Drive, Brandon. Alice Prudhoe (Lal, nee Beresford), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Rob, a dearly loved mother of Anne and Bobby, a dear mother-in-law of John and Vivien and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother, a very dear sister-in-law and aunt, also a good friend to all. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Monday, January 15 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, for Chester-le-Street Community Hospital. Would anyone wishing to make donations, place in an envelope and put in the collection plate at church, thank you. All friends are invited afterwards for refreshments at Meadowfield Club.
HUTCHINSON - January 7, of Brandon Lodge. Alice, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Norman, loving mother of Anne, mother-in-law of Arthur, much loved nana of Kay, Diane, Julie and Peter and a dear great-grandma. Friends please meet for a Salvation Army service in the Murray Independent Methodist Church on Tuesday, January 16 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments in the Church Hall afterwards.
INNIS - Darlington January 6, peacefully in hospital. Janet (Netta, nee Taylor), aged 81 years, a beloved wife to the late Eric, a much loved mam to Robert and Gordon, mother-in-law to Jenny and Julie and a devoted nanna. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday January 16 at 10.45 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 of Peggy, Sheila, Joyce and Barbara, sister-in-law, auntie and great-auntie. Funeral Thursday January 11. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. A plate will be provided for Charity.
JENKINS - Jessie May 20, 1941. Died peacefully January 5, 2007. Details, Tel: (01429) 295162. Paul and Iain.
JOHNSON - January 9 (after a short illness), of Lakeside Court, Spennymoor. Harry, aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband of Maureen and a much loved father and grandad. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday for service and committal at 3.00 p.m.
JONES - January 5, suddenly at home, after a recent illness bravely borne, of Frosterley. Glyn, aged 53 years, a dearest brother of Keith and Gwen and a dear uncle. Will be missed by all. Cremation Tuesday, January 16 at Durham, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 10.00 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
LONG - January 4, of Cardinal Gardens, Darlington. Denise (Denny), dearly loved wife of the late Kenneth, much loved mother of Gillian, dear sister of Joyce and Iris and aunt of Robin and Hugh. Funeral Friday, January 19. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
LOWRIE - January 9, peacefully, in Tenlands, Ferryhill. Ethel (nee Todd), aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Bill, a much loved mam of Dennis, Paula, Carol and Tim and a devoted and caring grandma of Joanne, John, Helen, Scott, Daniel, Adam and Kimberley. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Wednesday for a service and committal at 10.30 a.m.
LOYE - January 8, of Bishop Auckland. Thomas Eugene, aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of the late Veronica, much loved and loving father to Pat, Geraldine and Irene, also a dear father-in-law, treasured grandfather and great-grandfather. Will friends please meet for service in St. Wilfrid's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.00 p.m. on Friday, January 12, followed by private interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be given for church funds.
MACKENZIE - January 9 (suddenly), of Darlington. Raymond, aged 76 years, a dearly loved brother of Margaret, Brian and Sylvia, also a much loved brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Tuesday, January 16. Will friends please meet for service 3.45 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation.
MADDISON - January 7, of Railway Terrace, Willington. Cyril, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret (Jenny), loving father and father-in-law of Sheila and Malcolm, devoted granda of Scott, Adrian, Alison, Melissa and the late Michelle, also a dearly loved great-granda of Christie, Laura and Jenny. Family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, January 16 at 3.30 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations to Cancer Research may be left at the Crematorium.
MAGUIRE - (nee Chapman) Eileen Margaret, passed away peacefully at Northampton General Hospital on January 6, 2007, aged 66 years. Daughter of the late Anthony and Gladys Chapman, sister to Marjorie, Freda, Pamela and the late Maureen. The funeral service will be held at The Counties Crematorium, Milton Malsor, Northampton on Friday, January 19 at 3.30 p.m. No flowers by request please. Donations to the Lung Foundation may be sent if desired care of Ann Bonham and Son Funeral Directors, 71 St. Giles Street, Northampton NN1 1JF. Tel: (01604) 634368.
MARINAN - January 6, of Durham. Gerard Francis John (Seamus), aged 65 years, beloved son of the late John Bernard and Margaret Ellen, a loving brother of Maurice, Eileen and the late Mary. Cortege leaving brother's residence Hett Village Wednesday for a service and committal at Durham Crematorium 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crema-torium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be left in the collection plate for "Cancer Research U.K."
MARTIN - January 8 (suddenly, in hospital). Philip, aged 65 years, of Kielder Drive, Darlington, dearly loved husband of Joan, much loved dad of Roger and Lorraine, also a loved step-father of Andrew and Joanne and a loving brother and grandad. Funeral Tuesday January 16. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service at St. Andrew's Church, Darlington prior to cremation. Floral tributes welcome. Donations, if so desired, to the British Heart Found-ation.
MAY - January 8, peacefully in her sleep, of Westcliffe Court, Darlington. Catherine, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Roland. Funeral Wednesday, January 17. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Augustine's Church at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment North Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Society of St. Vincent De Paul, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
