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BELL - O.B.E. On February 23, suddenly in hospital, of Northallerton, former Headmistress of The Dales School. Marie (nee Gregson), aged 75 years, dearly loved wife of the late Derek, loving mother of Peter and Linda, mother-in-law of Gill and Alan and a dearest nana of Andrew and Clare, Matthew, Lauren and the late James and great-grandma of Michael, Liam and Thomas. Funeral service to take place at the Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Northallerton on Thursday, March 1 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for Church Funds.
BERNSTONE - Durham February 22 suddenly, in hospital. Alma, only daughter of the late Mary and Louis and a dear niece of Reggie. Will be sadly missed by all family, friends and Bunty and Tara. Will friends please meet at St. John's Church, Nevilles Cross on Tuesday March 6 at 1.00 p.m. for service, prior to interment at Durham Cemetery at 1.45 p.m.
BETTS - February 28, peacefully at home with his family, after a short illness fought with great strength and dignity. David Anthony (Tony), aged 60 years, of Minors Crescent, dearly loved husband of Linda, devoted father of Andrew, Julie, Matthew and Daniel dear father-in-law of Mark and Joanne, treasured grandpa of Chelsea, Adele, Callum, Lewis, Caitlin and Emily and much loved by Rachael and Sharron. He will be sadly missed. Funeral Tuesday, March 6. Would friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
BRIERLEY - Alan Taken too soon. His jokes and sense of fun will be sadly missed by brother-in-law Pete and wife Margaret, nieces Sally and Helen, also by Darren and Seamus.
BRIERLEY - February 24 (suddenly). Alan, of Burns Street, Wheatley Hill, a much loved brother-in-law and friend. Will always be remembered with affection by Steve, Rosemary and Elsa.
BRIERLEY - February 24, suddenly. Alan, aged 68 years, of Wheatley Hill, beloved husband of the late Valerie, devoted dad of Claire and dear brother of Harry. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral details later.
BRIERLEY - February 24. Alan, sadly missed son-in-law who was so good to me. Rest in peace with Valerie who died February 7, 2003. Emmey Darwin.
BRIERLEY - February 24, suddenly, Alan, aged 68 years, of Wheatley Hill. Beloved husband of the late Valerie, devoted dad of Claire, dear brother of Harry and his wife Eunice. Family and friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill on Tuesday, March 6 at 2.40 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. and afterwards for refreshments at The Crossways Hotel, Thornley.
BROOK - February 23, peacefully in hospital, of Billingham and formerly of Ferryhill. Sue, will be sadly missed by husband Paul, daughter Anastasia and grandchildren Charlotte and Harvey. Service to be held at St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Friday, March 2 at 11.45 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Great North Air Ambulance or The Butterwick Hospice.
BROWN - February 22, in hospital, of Darlington. Rowland, aged 80 years. Any enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, Memorial House, Darlington. Tel (01325) 463203.
CANT - February 26, of Middlestone Moor, Spenny-moor. Joseph, aged 63 years, devoted husband of Betty and loving dad of Jason. Friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Monday, March 5 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in Rock Road Cemetery.
CARTER - February 24, 2007, peacefully, in hospital. Helene, aged 76 years of Darlington, devoted wife of the late Matthew, loving mam, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Monday, March 5. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m., for service at Darlington Crematorium.
CHETWYND - STAPYLTON - Priscilla, aged 85 years, former widow of Major Edward Chetwynd-Stapylton died after a short illness on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. Her family and friends will miss her deeply. Funeral will be held at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Iffley, Oxford on Saturday, March 3 at 11.00 a.m.
COCKROFT - Robert Edwin On February 28, peacefully in Lake House Nursing Home, Kelfield, York. Bob aged 95 years, beloved husband of the late Pauline, a dearly loved father of Richard, a dearly loved father-in-law of Patricia and a loving grandfather of Helen and Nicola. Funeral service to be held at York Crematorium on Thursday, March 8 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to the Salvation Army c/o J.G. Fielder and Son Funeral Directors, 48-50 Clarence Street, York. Tel (01904) 654460.
COLGRAVE - (nee Pratt) Evelyn (Pettie) Mary, aged 71 years, died suddenly in hospital on February 24, of Car-thorpe. Beloved wife of Mick, much loved mum, nana and great-grandma. Service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, March 9 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
COSTELLO - Ignatius Augustine Costello, of Castle Eden. On February 25, suddenly in hospital. Natchie, aged 88 years, dearly loved husband of Olive, dear father of Joan and Paul, father-in-law of Brian and Annette, much loved grandpa of Richard, loving brother of Winifred, devoted brother-in-law of Mavis, Ron and the late Cynthia, also a dear uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle. Cortege to leave his residence on Monday for service and cremation in Hartlepool Crematorium Chapel at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Hartlepool Hospice, Alice House, Wells Avenue, Hartlepool, TS24 9DA.
CUTHBERTSON - (nee Sykes) February 21, peacefully in hospital, formerly of Low Coniscliffe. Betty Leigh, aged 81 years, loved wife of John (Jack) and a much loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral Friday, March 2. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Blackwell at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be left in church for All Saints' Church Funds.
DALE - March 1, formerly of Ashcroft Gardens, Bishop Auckland. Arthur, aged 74 years, loving brother-in-law of Joyce, dear uncle of Anne and Susan, great-uncle of Sarah, Mark, David and Helen, also great-great-uncle of Tyler. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation, may be left at the crematorium.
DAVEY - On February 26, 2007, peacefully. Edith, aged 100 years, loving wife of the late Ronald, much loved mother of Michael. Funeral Wednesday, March 7, 2007. Will friends please meet at 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium.
DAVIDSON - Stanley Thomas Peacefully on February 20, late of Peterlee and Horden. Stanley (Tommy), aged 77 years, loving father of Malcolm, Deborah and Thomas and a much loved grandad of Michael and Kate. Cremation Hartlepool Crematorium Friday, March 2. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee at 10.30 a.m., private from church. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service. Tel. (0191) 5864322.
DAVISON - Michael John, aged 76 years peacefully in Ventress Nursing Home on February 22, of Carroll Road Darlington. Loving husband of Pamela, father of Alan, Jenny and Anne, father-in-law of Elizabeth, John and Russell, dearly loved grandpa of Lucy, Jack, Katy, Frederick, Camilla, Sophie, Mark and Alex. Funeral Monday, March 5. Would friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be sent for either Breast Care Services (Memorial Hospital) or the NSPCC care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
DAWSON - Spennymoor Peacefully, on February 24. Dryden, aged 77 years, much loved husband of Mary, loving dad of Elizabeth, father-in-law to George and devoted granda of Louise. Will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, March 2 at 11.30 a.m. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to The Alzheimer's and Dementia Society.
DOLPHIN - February 28, peacefully, at home. Norah Louise, aged 80 years, of Northallerton, the loving mother of Alan and Karen, grandmother of Hannah and Amy and great-grandmother of Evan and Amelia. Requiem Mass to take place at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Northallerton on Thursday March 8 at 11.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given to the Marie Curie Fund and Herriot Hospice Homecare on a plate at the service.
DOUGLASS - February 4, at home, in Shildon. Mary, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late William, devoted mam of Ian and the late Susan, dear mother-in-law to Connie and Jean Pierre, also a loving grandmother to Michael and Claire. Will all family and friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. on Thursday, March 8.
DOVER - February 24, of Newton Hall Estate, Durham, suddenly in hospital. Charles Franklin (Frank) aged 65 years, beloved husband of Carol (nee Storey) dearly loved dad of Neil and the late Chris, loving father-in-law of Kay, cherished grandad of Iain and Jennifer, a loving brother of Lynn and the late Barbara, brother-in-law of Kath-leen also a very much loved uncle. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Saturday, March 3 at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired for the Haematology Trust Fund at University Hospital of North Durham c/o Lambs Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5261846.
DOVER - Frank our best friend, mate and bruv who will be so missed. What are we going to do without you. "Simply the Best" Your old mates Terry and Glor.
DOWSON - February 21, peacefully, at Morris Grange Nursing Home, formerly of Hurworth. Anne Marie, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Roy, dearly loved mother of Sheila and Barry and a much loved gran and great-gran. Funeral Friday, March 2. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please.
DUFFUS - February 27, of Milbank Court, Darlington. Ian, aged 70 years, beloved husband of Win, dearly loved dad of Michaela, Louise and Tony, much loved grandad of Jordanna. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for I.T.U. Trust Fund, Darlington Memorial Hospital, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
DUNN - February 24 (peacefully) in Charles Dickens Lodge, Barnard Castle, formerly of West Auckland. Joseph, aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of the late Irene, dear father and grandad. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, March 2 at 10.15 a.m. Donations if desired may be given in the Crematorium Chapel to Cancer Research UK (Teesdale).
DUNN - Joe A dear dad and grandad. Beautiful memories are all we have left, to love, cherish and never forget. Gary, Samantha, Dale, Rachel and Gary.
DUNN - Joe A dear grandad and great grandad. Close to our hearts you'll always stay, loved and remembered everyday. Sharon, Leah, Drew and David.
DUNNINGTON - Great Burdon February 25. Jean Mary, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Kit, dearly loved mam of Steven and Angela and a devoted nana. Funeral Tuesday, March 6. Service to be held in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu in aid of St. Teresa's Hospice will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
DYE - February 27 (suddenly), of Wolsingham. Dave, aged 65 years, beloved husband of Janet, wonderful dad of Sarah and David, father-in-law of Antony, grandad of Daniel and Louise. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon on Thursday, March 8. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the I.T.U. Department, Darlington Memorial Hospital.
FARROW - Eva (nee Todd) died peacefully at Rydal Nursing Home, Darlington (formerly of Osborne Close) on February 25, 2007. Dear wife of the late Leslie Bean and the Jack Farrow, a much loved mum of Geraldine, Mervyn and Angela, nana of Alexander and Laura, mother-in-law, sister, aunt and friend. Service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday March 6 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations if so desired for The British Heart Foundation may be left at the Crematorium or sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
FLEMING - Darlington February 27, peacefully at home, after a long illness bravely borne. Bob aged 72 years loving husband to Norma, much loved dad to Clare, Duncan and Jill, devoted grandad to Julia and Kirsty. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Thursday March 8. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu in aid of either the British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research U.K will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darling-ton, DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
FOWLER - February 22, suddenly in hospital, of Aiskew, Bedale. Margaret Ellen (Nellie), aged 96 years (retired organist at Leeming for fifty years). Beloved auntie of the Hall family. Funeral service to be held at St. John's Church, Leeming Village on Friday, March 2 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Leeming Church.
FRAIN - On February 21, after a short illness borne with great courage, of Porto-bello, Edinburgh. Vincent Gerard, aged 44 years, dearly loved husband of Carolyn, loved son of Pat and Vin, beloved brother of Peter, Mark, Patsy, Anne and Dominic, loved brother-in-law of Beverly, Keith, Geoff and Jane, most adored uncle of Bryana, Ben, Ciara, Leilani and Eilish, a much treasured nephew and cousin. Requiem Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Peterlee at 1.30 p.m. on Friday, March 2, prior to cremation at Durham. No flowers by request. Donations if so desired to Maggie's c/o Vincent Senior. Requiescat In Pace
FRISTON - February 28, suddenly of Auckland Avenue, Darlington. Vera aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Alf, dearly loved mother of Geoff, mother-in-law of Jackie, treasured grandma of Cath and Gareth, also a dear sister of Alan and sister-in-law of Anne. Funeral Friday, March 9. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 pm
GOODWIN - February 22, of Stanley, Crook. Lena, aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late John, devoted mam of Christine, Karen, Alison and the late Sheila, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving gran and great-gran. Will friends please meet for service in Woolley Terrace, Methodist Chapel at 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, March 1, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be given at chapel or with the family for Dr. Mehrzad's Stroke Unit Fund, Ward 4 at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
HARDY - February 24, of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Witton Park. Henry (Harry), aged 78 years, beloved dad of Brian and the late Janet, a much loved granda and great-granda, also dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will all family and friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. on Thursday, March 1.
HARKER - February 26, suddenly of Richmond. Annie, aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Eddie, a much loved mum of Mavis, a loving and devoted nana of Nikkie, also a dear friend of Norman. Funeral service and committal at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Tuesday March 6 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Will friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for the Great North Air Ambulance may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd. Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond DL10 4AJ.
