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WILSON - March 22, peacefully, at home, in Kirkby Fleet-ham. James George (Jim), aged 92 years, beloved husband of Jean, a loving father and father-in-law of James, Maggie, Christina and Neil, a devoted grandad of David, Sarah, Robert, James, Rachel and Katie. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Kirkby Fleetham on Saturday, March 31 at 3.00 p.m., followed by interment at Great Fencote. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to be shared between local home care charities.
ADDISON - Thomas Baron (Tom), aged 76 years, of Gilling Road, Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on April 5. Devoted husband of Pat, much loved dad of Peter, Stephen and Colin, dear father-in-law to Helen and Laura and loving grandad of David, Jon and Bethany, Sebastian and Francesca. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Monday, April 16 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the Beresford-Peirse Lodge Benevolent Fund, may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
ADDISON - Thomas Baron (Tom), aged 76 years, of Gilling Road, Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on April 5. Devoted husband of Pat, much loved dad of Peter, Stephen and Colin, dear father-in-law to Helen and Laura and loving grandad of David, Jon and Bethany, Sebastian and Francesca. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Monday, April 16 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the Beresford-Peirse Lodge Benevolent Fund, may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
ARMSTRONG - April 11, of North View, Meadowfield. Norman, aged 76 years. Beloved husband of the late Sheila, a much loved dad of Ann, Joan, David and Norman and father-in-law of Peter, a dearly loved grandad of Alex, Damian and Adam, a cherished great-grandad of Craig and Grace and a loving brother. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Langley Moor on Wednesday April 18, at 10.00 a.m. prior to interment in Meadowfield Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired to, I.T.U. University Hospital, Durham, (plate in church) or send, c/o, John Pennington Funeral Services, 11 Station Road, Meadowfield. Durham. DH7 8NF.
BAINBRIDGE - Alice, of Cold Kirby, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, April 9, 2007, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of Leonard, loving mother and mother-in-law of Gordon and Carol, Russell and Linda, Cyril and Wendy, devoted nan of Geoffrey, Liam, Gemma, Emily and Jake. Funeral service will take place at Ashdale Road Methodist Chapel, Helmsley on Tuesday, April 17 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Scarborough Crematorium. Flowers welcome but donations, if desired, to Ashdale Road Methodist Chapel and Friarage Hospital. Collection plate will be provided at chapel.
BARNETT - April 5, (peacefully), in The Hawthorns Nursing Home. John George (Jack), aged 81 years, of Wheatley Hill. Beloved husband of the late Peggy, loving father of John, Janet and Christine, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service on Tuesday April 17, at All Saint's Church at 10.30 a.m. prior to cremation at Durham. Friends invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only.
BEWLEY - April 6, at Brandon Lodge Nursing Home, (formerly of New Brancepeth). Nora, aged 93 years. A much loved sister, auntie and niece. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday April 18, at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Brandon Lodge Nursing Home.
BLAIR - April 6, suddenly in hospital. Mary (nee Hayton), aged 75 years, of Crook. Beloved wife of Gordon, devoted mam of Margaret, David, Roy and Paul, a dear mother-in-law of Jim, Joan, Lynn and Sonia, much loved gran and great-gran, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. To be received into St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Crook at 7.00 p.m. on Friday, April 13. Requiem Mass on Saturday, April 14 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Will friends please meet at church. After the service all are invited for refreshment in the R.A.F.A. Club, Crook. R.I.P.
BLEWITT - April 6, peacefully of Redworth Road, Darlington. Maureen, aged 73 years, beloved wife of the late Raymond, dearly loved mother of Lynn, Kevin, Jacqueline, Glenn, Maureen, Raymond, Malcolm, Beverley, Clodagh and Nicola, also a much loved mother-in-law, nanna and great-nanna. Funeral Monday, April 16. Friends please meet for service in St. Augustine's Church at 1.15 p.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery.
BOWES - April 9, (suddenly), of Shildon, (formerly Coundon). Paul (Bugs), aged 41 years. Loving husband of Colleen, dearly loved dad of David, Mark and Luke. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday April 18, at 1.15 p.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired may be sent to, The C.C. Unit, Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
BURTON - April 9, in hospital, of Brafferton. Maurice, aged 88 years, beloved husband of Dora, loving dad of Vera and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Monday, April 16. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Aycliffe Village at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for The C.L.I.C. Sergeant Care, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BUTLER - April 2, of North View, Meadowfield. Prudence (Pru), aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mother of Dawn and Brian and a dear mother-in-law, grandma and sister. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church on Friday, April 13 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Donations, if desired, may be given after the service for the British Heart Foundation and Church Funds. Friends welcome for refreshments in the schoolroom afterwards.
CARROLL - (formerly Tucker) April 9, peacefully. Margaret, aged 77 years, of Darlington (late of Springfield Off Licence and The Falchion, Blackwellgate). Dearly beloved wife of Jim, mother of David, Peter, Mandy and Steven, a beloved grandma and great-grandma and a dear sister of William. Funeral Tuesday, April 17. Service to be held in St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church, at 2.00 p.m. followed by private cremation. Would friends kindly meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in aid of the Macmillan Nurses will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
CHAPMAN - Kenneth (Ken), aged 78 years, of Brompton-on-Swale, on April 6 at The Abbey Care Village, Scorton. Dearly loved husband of Joan, much loved dad of David and daughter-in-law Heather and treasured grandad of Joshua. Family cremation service at Darlington. Friends please meet for Memorial Service at St. Paul's Church, Brompton-on-Swale on Tuesday, April 17 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church for Garget Walker House and Church Funds.
CHRISTY - (Nee Cook) April 6, (peacefully, in hospital), of Darlington. Madge, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late John, loving mam of Carol and Noelle, also a much loved sister, mother-in-law, nana and little nana. The funeral service will take place on Monday April 16, 10.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only by request.
CLAREY - Constance On April 7, 2007, peacefully at Brookfield Care Home, Bradford. Connie, formerly of School Aycliffe and Heighington. Beloved wife of the late Michael, loving mum of Julia, a dear mother-in-law and a devoted granny and great-granny. All enquiries to the Private chapel of Joseph A. Hey and Son Ltd., 470 Great Horton Road, Bradford 7. Tel. (01274) 571021.
COOK - April 4 (suddenly at home), of Norby Estate, Thirsk. Dorothy, aged 66 years, loving mother to Leslie and Julie, a dear nanna to Steven, Craig, Grant and Bethany. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Monday, April 16 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment.
CRAGGS - Peter April 10, of Haswell Plough and Shotton Colliery. Peter, aged 64 years. Dearly beloved husband of Christine, a much loved dad of Melanie and the late Dale, dear father-in-law of Graeme, treasured granda of Jade and Carly and also a dear brother and uncle. Cremation Sunderland Crematorium on Monday April 16. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at The Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. All enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
D'ARCY - April 9, in hospital, of The Green, Hurworth. Eveline Mary, aged 89 years, beloved wife of Dermot, dearly loved mother of the late Patricia, also a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Thursday, April 19. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. No flowers please.
DAVISON - (Newton Hall) On April 2, aged 95 years. Bill (William). Much loved husband of the late Freda, loving father of Hilary, cherished grandad of Lucy and Laura and a father-in-law of Malcolm, a wonderful man who will be sadly missed by all his loving family and many friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday April 13, at 10.00 a.m. By request family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to, North East Air Ambulance.
DEBENHAM - (nee Trousdale) Lillyan Elza, aged 89 years, in hospital on April 10, of Darlington. Cherished wife of the late Arthur Gilbert, dearly loved mother of Beryl and Janice, dear mother-in-law of Michael and a loving grandmother of Jane and Louise. Funeral Thursday, April 19. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999. 'When I watch a beautiful sunset Its rays lighting up the sky I will think of you and the happiness We shared in the days gone bye'.
DEVINE - April 6 (peacefully after a long illness), of Raby Road, Ferryhill (formerly of Page Bank). Elizabeth May (Betty, nee Marsh), aged 70 years, dearly loved wife of Harry, a much loved mam of Keith and Julie and a very dear mother-in-law, grandma, sister and friend. Would friends please meet in Ferryhill Methodist Church on Friday, April 13 for a service at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in Duncombe Cemetery.
DINSDALE - April 2, peacefully after a short illness, of Crook, late of Frosterley. Elizabeth Ann (Betty), aged 63 years, dearly loved wife of Tot, loving mam of Davey, Tracey and the late Dominic, devoted grandma of Lee, Sam, Jack and Ruby, also a dear sister and mother-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, April 16 at 2.00 p.m.
DODD - April 8 (peacefully, in hospital), of Darlington. Margaret (Peggy), aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Raymond, loving mam to Joyce, Sheila and Barbara, also much loved sister, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Thursday April 19. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
FITT - Darlington April 3, suddenly. Janet, aged 55 years, dearest daughter of Stella and the late Ken, dearly loved mum of Mandy, adored nana of Jessica and Neave and a beloved sister of Linda, Kim, Dale, Wendy and the late Tony. She will be sadly missed by all her family, friends and colleagues. Funeral Friday, April 13. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu in aid of 'Live Life Then Give Life Campaign' will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.
FLETCHER - (nee Chandler) April 7, peacefully, of Cherry Garth, Thirsk. Doris, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late George, loving mother to Kathleen, Stuart and Julie, a dear mother-in-law and nana. The funeral service will be held at Sowerby Methodist Church on Wednesday, April 18 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
FLETCHER - On April 7, suddenly, at 18 Thornborough Hall Gardens, Leyburn (formerly of Stainton). Sheila Mary, aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, dearly loved mother of Linda, Susan and Steven and a very dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service and cremation at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Monday, April 16 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the crematorium.
GIBSON - On April 11, suddenly but peacefully at home, at Ryhope, late of Quarrington Hill. Wendy (nee Raper), aged 53 years, a much loved mam, grandma, partner, daughter and sister. Friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Ryhope on Monday, April 16 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Sunderland. Will be sadly missed
GLEN - April 2, peacefully in hospital, of Sherburn Village. Edith, aged 94 years, A beloved cousin of Connie and Alan and much missed by Graham, Glenn and their families. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, April 12 at 10.00 a.m.
GRAINGER - April 11, of Spennymoor. Horace, aged 87 years, beloved husband of Norah and dearest dad of David and Marlene. Would friends please meet in Trinity Methodist Church, Rosa Street Tuesday for a service at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be left in the collection plate for Church Funds.
GRIFFITHS - April 3, (peacefully), in Hawthorn Nursing Home, (formerly of Thornley). Harold (Harry), aged 84 years. Loving husband of the late Nancy, a beloved dad of Glynis, Tony and Diane, a dearly loved father-in-law, granda and great-granda. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Will friends please meet for service at Thornley Methodist Church on Monday April 16, at 12.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
GRIFFITHS - April 4 (peacefully), at The Hawthornes Care Home, Peterlee. Craig, aged 27 years. A loving son, brother and uncle. Cremation Durham Crematorium, Monday April 16. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Durham Crematorium, 12.00 noon.
HARDY - April 5, in hospital, of Kenny Walk, Newton Aycliffe. Bob, aged 82 years, dearly loved husband of Grace, father of Robert, also a dear brother. Funeral at Darlington Crematorium Tuesday, April 17 at 2.15 p.m.
HARPER - April 4 (suddenly but peacefully at home). Terry, aged 74 years, of Heighington, beloved husband of Sue, a loving dad of Graham, Lynne, Mandy and the late David, also father-in-law of Richard, a dear stepdad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday, April 12. Would family and friends please meet for service 2.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers by request. Black clothing optional.
HEAVISIDE - April 7, (suddenly, in hospital). Derek, aged 73 years, of Hurworth Place. Beloved husband of Anne, much loved dad of Keith, loving brother of Peter, dear brother-in-law of Joyce and Audrey, will also be missed by Leanne. Funeral Wednesday April 18. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to The Great North Air Ambulance.
HILL - April 2 (peacefully, in hospital). Stanley, aged 94 years, of Starmer Crescent, Darlington. A dearly loved husband of Audrey, also a dear friend of Margaret, Ian, Kathleen, Peter, Jill, Andrew and James. Funeral Friday April 13. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
HILTON - April 7 (suddenly but peacefully at home), of Upper Church Street, Spennymoor. Kevin, aged 40 years, dearly loved partner of Gillian, treasured dad to Brodie Pearl, beloved son of Louie and the late Pearl and brother to Steven. Would friends please meet in the Bethel Chapel, Half Moon Lane, Spennymoor on Monday, for a service at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery. Goodnight and God Bless from your little princess.
HODGSON - April 10, of Nickstream Lane, Darlington. Thomas, aged 70 years, a sadly missed father, brother, uncle and friend. Funeral Friday, April 20. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m.
HOPPER - April 7, (in hospital), of West Cornforth. Marjorie, aged 82 years. Devoted wife of the late Billy, loving mother of Yvonne, Peter and Susan, dearest mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother, loving sister and sister-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday April 18, at 9.30 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research, plate provided at the crematorium.
HOPPER - Vallum Court, Newcastle. Suddenly, at home on March 29, aged 58 years. Alan, dearly loved husband of the late Lorraine, dad of Shelley, beloved son of the late Timothy and Barbara, a dearest brother of Barbara and David and brother-in-law of Maria, a dear uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Friends please meet for service at St. Columbus Church, Southwick on Friday April 13, at 1.45 p.m. prior to interment at Southwick Cemetery at 2.30 p.m. By request family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to Newcastle General Hospital. Sadly missed by all who knew him.
HOWELLS - Sybil Joyce (Dobson) 18.6.1916 - 3.4.2007. Formerly of Wellington, Shropshire, died peacefully in Richmond, North Yorkshire. Widow of Glyn Howells (Pharm-acist), loved mother of Alan, Gillian and Judy and grandmother of Oskar and Louis. Funeral at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, April 13 at 11.45 a.m. Donations in her memory to Unicef or Oxfam c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
