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HART - February 25, in hospital, of East Cowton. David, aged 81 years, husband of the late Ivy, faithful father and step-father of Ivan, Tony and Evelyn and the late Heather and Nigel, loving grandad of Helen, Rachel and Ben and proud great-grandad of Sebas-tian. Service at All Saints' Church, East Cowton at 2.00 p.m on Thursday, March 1, followed by interment at the Churchyard. No flowers please. Donations if desired can be sent to T. Suffell and Son, Thorntrees, North Cowton, Northallerton, DL7 0HF.
HEAL - February 28 (peacefully in hospital), of Ruby Avenue, Chilton. Jimmy, aged 59 years, beloved husband of Chris, a dearly loved dad of Wayne, Jean, Tracy, Vicky and Jonathan, a much loved granda to Anthony and Callum and a loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Aidan's Church, Wednesday for a service at 11.15 a.m., followed by private committal at Durham Crematorium.
HESLINGTON - February 24, suddenly in hospital, of The Grove, Coxhoe, formerly of Darlington. Pam (nee Bell), aged 62 years, much loved wife of Richard, devoted mam of Nicky Karen, Gillian and Michelle and a dear mother-in-law of Jeff, Pete, Ben and the late Graeme, also a cherished nan and great-nan. Would friends please meet at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Tuesday, March 6 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Sadly missed by all
HIRD - On February 28 (peacefully), of Crackpot, Low Row. Belle, aged 96 years, dearly loved wife of the late George William, a very dear mother, loving nanna and great-nanna. Funeral service to be held at Low Row United Reformed Church on Wednesday, March 7 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please, however donations in lieu, if so desired, may be given at the service for the Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
HODGSON - February 23, after an illness bravely borne, of Cragg Cottages, Frosterley. John Joseph (Jack), dearly loved husband of Jean, loving father of Michael, Karen and Lorraine, a dear father-in-law, dearest grandad of Sarah, Adele, James and Adam and a dear brother and brother-in-law. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' R.C. Church, Wolsingham on Thursday, March 1 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Lung Cancer Research, plate in church. R.I.P.
HOWES - February 26 (peacefully, in Barrington Lodge Nursing Home, after a long illness borne with great courage and fortitude), of Shildon. Clifford (ex B.T.C. Police Detective Sergeant), aged 82 years, dearly loved husband of Marjorie (nee Bellis) three days before their Diamond Wedding, loving father of John and Margaret, adored and adoring grandfather and great-grandfather, a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church on Monday, March 5 at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery. "A True Railwayman"
HOYLAND - On February 24, late of Bruce Glasier Terrace, Shotton Colliery. Susannah (Nancy, nee Sawley), aged 88 years, a dearly beloved wife of the late Jack and a much loved mam of Brian, Kevin, Trevor, George, Susan, Colin and the late Barry, also a loving and devoted nana, great-nana and great-great-nana of all the family. Friends please meet on Thursday, March 1 at 1.45 p.m. for service and interment at St. Saviour's Church. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Director. Tel (0191) 5862136.
HULL - February 28 (peacefully). Robert Norman, aged 92 years, of Eden Close, Heighington, formerly of Royal Oak Farm. A much loved husband of Madge, simply the best dad of Susan, Margaret and David and father-in-law of Angus, also granda of Sarah, Michael and Frank. Funeral to take place on Thursday, March 8. Would family and friends please meet 11.30 a.m. for service at St. Michael's Church, Heighington, followed by burial in St. Michael's Churchyard. All floral tributes welcome.
JOHNSON - February 26, peacefully, of The Crofts, Wolsingham. John, aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of Doreen, loving father of Ronnie, Kathleen and Peter, a dear father-in-law of Kathleen, Den and the late Peter, much loved grandad of Jonathan and Julie and great-grandad of Ellie, Ross and Henry. Sadly missed. Private cremation.
JONES - February 26 (at home, with his family), of Laburnum Road, Chilton Lane (Chairman of Mainsforth Community Centre). Edward Clifford (Cliff), aged 64 years, beloved husband and a much loved father and grandfather. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Friday for a service and committal at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left in the collection plate at the crematorium for 'The Great North East Air Ambulance Appeal'.
JONES - March 1, peacefully at Westfield Drive, late of Worsley Park, Darlington. Olive, aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late Wilfred, dearly loved mother of Rita, Clifford and Trevor, mother-in-law of Margaret and the late Eamond, also a much loved gran, great-grandma and great-great-grandma. Funeral Thursday, March 8. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
KIRK - On February 24, peacefully in Oaklands Nursing Home. John William, of Stokesley, formerly of Chopgate, aged 97 years, dearly loved husband of Annie, a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service and burial to take place at St. John's Church, Fangdale Beck, Bilsdale on Thursday, March 8 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for St. John's Church Funds and Yorkshire Cancer Care.
LACK - (nee Umpleby) On Thursday February 22, peacefully at The Mains, Redmarshall. Rhoda, aged 94 years, dearly loved wife of the late William, a much loved mother of Ann, Mary and John, also a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to take place at 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday February 28 at St. Peter's Church, Bishopton prior to interment. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired for St. Peter's Church. Donation plate will be provided.
LAWRENCE - February 21, suddenly in hospital. Tracy, aged 40 years, of West Auckland, dearly loved daughter of Joan (nee Shipp) and the late Robert (Bob), treasured sister of Pat and a loving aunty of Kirsty and Christopher. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. on Friday, March 2. After this service all are welcome to refreshment in the Eden Arms at West Auckland.
LAWSON - Stan, aged 74 years, of Scorton, peacefully at The Abbey Care Village on February 23. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, a much loved dad, loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Bolton-on-Swale on Friday, March 2 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Darlington at 1.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Church.
LUKE - Judith Elizabeth On February 25, peacefully, in Rydal Care Home. Judith, aged 66 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved daughter of the late Elizabeth Ellen and Ernest Luke, dear sister of David, aunt of Christopher and Brendon. Funeral Wednesday March 7. Would friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Darlington at 11.00 a.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.
MANN - Olwyn On February 26, peacefully in hospital after a long struggle with dementia. Devoted wife to Edgar, loving mother and grandmother. Committal at Portchester Crematorium on Tuesday, March 13 at 1.15 p.m., then at Fareham URC at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Alzheimer's Society. For more information contact (01329) 284494.
MILBURN - Thomas Robert O.B.E. F.R. S.A., died peacefully in hospital aged 83 years on February 21, 2007. Dearly loved husband of Doris, father of John, grandfather of Lois and Sally, also brother of Margaret and the late Harry. Would family and friends please meet at Burtree Ford Cemetery, Cowshill for Graveside Service and interment on Tuesday, March 6 at 11.00 a.m. No floral tributes. All donations if so desired may be made to Weardale Community Hopsital, Stanhope. Sadly missed by all
MILNE - Susan Dorothea (formerly Elkan) died Thursday, February 15, aged 83 years. Formerly resident of Shincliffe Village, later Hallgarth Street, Durham City. Much loved mother of David, Ruth and Jenny. Any enquiries to Jenny on (0115) 9255096.
MITCHELL - February 26, suddenly at home, of Bearpark. Lydia, aged 78 years, dearly loved wife of George, a much loved mum of Christine and Sandra and a loving grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service in Bearpark Methodist Church on Monday, March 5 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Cancer Research U.K. may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments in the School Room afterwards.
MOFFAT - February 26, peacefully in hospital, of Thirsk. Margaret, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Harry, a dearly loved mother of Jennifer and the late Peter, a much loved granny of Emma and Gareth. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Tuesday, March 6 at 1.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Church Funds.
MORRIS - February 27 (peacefully, in Holly Lodge Nursing Home, Shildon). William (Bill), aged 68 years, a beloved brother of Elsie, George and the late Freda, also a loving father, grandad, uncle and brother-in-law. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Monday, March 5 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be left in the collection plate at the Crematorium for the Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland.
MORRISON - Warkworth On February 19, 2007, suddenly. Ron, beloved husband of Margaret, much loved brother and uncle. Service to be held at Cowpen Crematorium Blyth on Monday, March 5 at 3.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Donations to Wild Fowl and Wetlands Trust. All welcome to The Kitty Brewster Public House for refreshments after the service. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service. Coquetdale Cottage, Queen Street, Amble. Tel: (01665) 710437.
OAKLEY - February 23, suddenly, of Kielder Drive, Darlington. Stuart (retired Police Sergeant, Durham Constabulary) aged 63 years, beloved husband of Pamela and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Friday, March 2. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for The British Heart Foundation c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
PARKER - In hospital, on February 23, of Lambton Street, Langley Park. Bill, aged 76 years, husband of Mary and sadly missed by all the family. Friends please meet for service in St. Joseph's R.C. Church on Thursday, March 1 at 9.15 a.m., private cremation to follow. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Cancer Research U.K.
PATTISON - February 23 (peacefully, in hospital), of Burnside Road, Darlington. John Joseph, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Mabel, much loved dad of Eddie, Johny, Nancy, Davie and Nellie, a loving father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad, beloved brother of Maureen and a dear uncle. Funeral Friday, March 2. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Darlington at 1.15 p.m., followed by interment at West Cemetery.
PETTITT - On February 20, 2007, peacefully in hospital. Nigel, aged 42 years, much loved partner of Elaine and loving son of Peter and Jean. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Thursday, March 1. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Coronary Care Unit, Darlington Memorial Hospital.
PITTS - On February 16, 2007, peacefully, of Thirsk. Eileen (nee Pullan), beloved wife of the late Fred, a dearly loved mother of Susan and Elizabeth, a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Will friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Monday, March 5 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for the Abbeyfield Thirsk and Sowerby Society Ltd. and St. Mary's Church.
POTTER - March 1, late of Northumberland Avenue, Willington. Margaret, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late John, dear mother of the late John and mother-in-law of Colette, dearly loved sister of Doris, also a devoted nana of Gemma and Andrew. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, March 6 at 2.30 p.m.
PYBUS - Darlington February 22, of Springfield Care Home. Ivy (nee Dolphin), aged 92 years, formerly of Geneva Road and Pembroke Court, beloved wife of the late George William. Funeral Thursday, March 1. Service to be held in Darlington Crematorium Chapel 10.45 a.m. Floral tributes and any enquiries to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
ROBINSON - Ruth, aged 87 years, of Romanby, died peacefully on February 23, 2007. She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. Funeral service will take place at Romanby Methodist Church at 1.00 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Romanby Methodist Church.
ROBSON - February 27, in hospital, of Darlington. John (Jack), aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Connie, dearly loved friend of Derek and Ian, Janice and family and John, Carol and family. Funeral Wednesday, March 7. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Flowers if desired may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
ROBSON - John (Jacky) Devoted son of the late Etty and Jack Robson, much loved cousin of Jack Hixon, cherished uncle of Brenda. Forever in our hearts and thoughts.
ROEDER - February 28, in Greenfield Nursing Home. Edith, aged 86 years, beloved aunt. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, March 6 at 1.30 p.m.
RYDER - February 28 (peacefully, at home), of Lyne Road, Middlestone Moor. Isabella (Bella, nee Hend-erson), aged 84 years, a dearly loved mam and a much loved gran and great-gran. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Tuesday for a service and committal at 11.00 a.m.
SCOTT - On Sunday February 25, peacefully in hospital. John, aged 82 years, of Stillington, dearly loved husband of Margaret, a dear father of Robert, father-in-law of Maggie, also a beloved grandad of John and Paul. May this good man rest in peace. Funeral service and cremation to take place at 11.15 a.m. on Tuesday March 6 at Darlington Crema-torium. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel for service.
SEWELL - Ivan, passed away February 25, 2007. You will always have a special place in our hearts. From Gary, Yvonne, Jamie and Anthony
SEWELL - February 25, of Hawthorn Road, Middlestone Moor. Ivan, aged 73 years, beloved partner of the late Avril, also a loving father, father-in-law, brother and grandad. Friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Monday, March 5 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
SIMPSON - Douglas Gill (Dougie), aged 81 years of Rich mond died peacefully at Maple Lodge Nursing Home, Scotton on February 21. Dearly loved husband of Nancy and a dear uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday, March 1 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given on the plate provided in the Church for St. Mary's Church Boiler Appeal.
SMITH - On February 22, peacefully at home. John (known as Jack), aged 89 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved husband of the late Jennie, much loved dad of Eric, Peter and the late Marilyn Joan. Funeral Monday, March 5. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
SMITH - (nee Johnson) February 22, suddenly at home, of Grey Gardens, Coundon, formerly of Leasingthorne. Dorothy (Dorrie), aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Robert Roe, much loved mam of Elaine, Pamela and Foster, dearest mother-in-law of Barry and Joy, also a treasured nana and great-nana. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, March 1 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only.
