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BLAND - Peacefully, at Meadowbank Nursing Home, Curthwaite on Monday April 23, 2007. Kathleen, aged 87 years. Formerly of Great Ayton. Beloved mother of Charles and Mark, dear mother-in-law of Chris and granny of Sarah. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday May 1. A Memorial Service is to be held at Great Ayton on a later date. Family flowers by request. Donations if desired to, The N.S.P.C.C. Enquiries to, D. C. Studholme Funeral Directors Ltd., Reeds Lane, Wigton, Cumbria. Tel: (01697) 345318.
BOUSFIELD - Alan, aged 55 years of Greenhills Farm, Harwood-in-Teesdale, after an illness courageously borne, passed away at home on April 22. Beloved husband of Jean, a much loved dad of Andrew and Shirley, a loving grandad of Callum, a dear son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and caring neighbour. Friends please meet for service at St. James the Less Church, Forest-in-Teesdale on Wednesday May 2, at 12.45 p.m. to be followed by cremation at Darlington. Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only, donations may be made in Church for MacMillan Nurses and church funds.
BRADLEY - April 22, unexpectedly in hospital, of Wheatley Hill. Robert, aged 87 years. Dearly loved brother and uncle. Cremation Durham Crematorium Tuesday May 1. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at All Saint's Church, Wheatley Hill at 1.40 p.m. All enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
BRADLEY - Ebenezer On April 18, peacefully in Rydal Care Home. Brad, aged 81 years, of Darlington, a dearly beloved husband of Betty, much loved dad of Diane and Paul, dear brother of Doris and Douglas. Funeral Friday, April 27. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Darlington at 12.30 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. John's Church.
BRIGGS - Darlington April 20 (peacefully in St. Teresa's Hospice). Mandy (nee Dawson), aged 37 years, loving wife to Dave, special daughter to Pat and the late Dave, dearest daughter-in-law to Dave and Maureen, mam in a million to Danielle, Dean, Rachel and Maisie, beloved sister and aunty. Sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral Thursday, April 26. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. John's Church, Bank Top, 11.00 a.m., prior to interment in the East Cemetery. Floral tributes, if desired, may be sent to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999. Re-united with her beloved dad.
BRIGGS - Mandy (nee Dawson) If you have a mam, love her while you can, because God took our mam and our best friend. Goodnight, God Bless. Love Danielle, Dean, Rachel and Maisie. xxxx
BUNCE - Ronald Edward (Ron), aged 86 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in the Friary Hospital on Friday, April 27, 2007. Funeral particulars later.
CARR - April 16, (peacefully, after a short illness). Thomas Ronald (Ron), in his 90th year, of Coxhoe. Loving husband of the late Florence, (nee Redfern), much loved dad of Pat and Ron, father-in-law of Sandra and Terry, loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service to take place on Friday April 27, at Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to, Diabetes Centre, University Hospital, North Road, Durham. DH1 5TW.
COATES - April 24, of Hunwick. Jacqueline (Jackie), aged 58 years, dearly beloved wife of George, devoted mam of Jane, Julie, Michael and Anthony, also a much loved nana and great-nana and a dearly loved sister and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Hunwick at 1.10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, followed by cremation at Durham.
COATMAN - April 18, suddenly but peacefully. Joseph (Joe), aged 77 years, of Horden, much loved dad of Robert, Ann, Margaret and Jacqueline, cherished grandad and great-grandad, also a treasured brother to Shirley and Barry. Will be sadly missed by all his loving family. Funeral Wednesday, May 2. Would friends please meet 10.00 a.m., for service at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Horden followed by burial at Horden Cemetery. All floral tributes to be sent to The Co-operative Funeral Service, Cotsford Lane, Horden.
COATSWORTH - April 23 (peacefully at home), of 'Magnolia', Mickleton, Barnard Castle. Thomas William (Tommy), aged 88 years, beloved husband of Irene Stella, dearly loved father of Bernard, Jennifer and Trevor, father-in-law to Betty, Janet and David, loving grandfather of the late Christopher, also to Sean, Tanya, Tina, Shani, Robert and Susan, great-grandfather to Shannon, Courtney and Jessica. Would friends and family please meet for service at Middleton-in-Teesdale Methodist Church on Tuesday, May 1 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in St. Mary's Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for The Middleton Surgery may be left in church or sent c/o John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton Village, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, DL12 8RB.
COOKE - April 21, of Westfield Drive, Hurworth. Maurice, aged 65 years, loving husband to Doreen, devoted and proud dad to John, Peter and Ian, much loved cousin to Margaret, also a dearly loved brother-in-law and special uncle. Funeral Tuesday, May 1. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
CRAGGS - April 22 (in hospital, after a short illness), of Ferryhill (formerly of Spennymoor). Edith (nee Thompson), aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Joseph, loving mother of Shirley, much loved aunt of Ken and Liz. Friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, May 2 at 12.00 noon.
CURRY - April 26, (after a short illness), of Chilton Care Home, formerly of Cleves Cross Grange, Ferryhill. Ida, dearly loved wife of the late Steve, a much loved mam of Peter, a dear mother-in-law of Denise, grandma of Lee, Annmarie, Christopher and James Lee and sister of Brenda. Would family and friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Wednesday for a service and committal at 1.30 p.m.
DIXON - Olga April 18, passed away suddenly in hospital after a short illness, of Darlington, a dearly loved sister. Funeral Tuesday, May 1. Family and friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
ELLIOTT - (Formerly Elliott's Chemists, Belmont). Ivy, aged 90 years, passed away peacefully on April 21. Funeral to take place on Friday, April 27. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Sunderland Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research.
ELLIS - April 25, (in hospital, after a long illness courageously borne), of Brook Terrace, Darlington. Moira, aged 70 years. Beloved wife of the late Colin, loving mam to Gavin and Gail, dearly loved mother-in-law to Peter, devoted nanna to Lee, Rhys, also a dear friend to Joan and Trevor. Funeral Friday May 4. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium
FERRY - Malcolm aged 53 years, of Richmond, former licensee of The Fleece Hotel, Richmond and The Colburn Lodge, Colburn, died peacefully at St. Teresa's Hospice on April 23, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved partner of Elaine, much loved dad of Hannah Elizabeth and Amelia Jayne and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Wednesday, May 2 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private interment for family and close friends only. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for St. Teresa's Hospice may be sent c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4AJ.
FLEETHAM - April 20 (peacefully, at Willowdene Care Home, Sedgefield). Elizabeth Ann (nee Moore), aged 100 years, loving wife of the late Robert Henry, mother of Maureen, mother-in-law of Ron and grandmother of Tim. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, May 1 at 11.20 a.m. for a service at 11.30 a.m.
FORBES - Doreen (nee Pearson) On April 17, peacefully in the Hardwyke Ward, Sedgefield Community Hospital. Doreen, aged 81 years, of Trimdon. Devoted wife of the late Bill, a dear sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service to take place at St. Alban's Church, Trimdon Grange on Monday, April 30 at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church.
FOX - (nee Turnbull April 15, unexpectedly in hospital, of Darlington. Catherine Mary (retired SRN), aged 72 years, beloved wife of David and a loving sister and auntie. Funeral Thursday April 26. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Augustine's Church at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington DL3 7UA.
FRENCH - April 19, peacefully in hospital, of The Gardens Nursing Home, Darlington. Marion, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late William, dear mother of Ian, loving mother-in-law of Jean and a much loved gran of Lyndsey. Funeral Thursday, April 26. Would friends please meet at 1.15 p.m. for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the British Heart Foundation, c/o Seaton Leng, 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
GIBBON - April 18, peacefully, at Nora Fenby House. formerly of Meadowfield Road, Darlington. Alice in her 90th year, beloved wife of the late Ken, dearly loved mum of Keith and Janet and a much loved mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and sister. Funeral Monday, April 30. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation.
GOLIGHTLY - On April 23, peacefully in hospital, of Hutton Rudby. Frank, aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of the late Doris, loving father of Jill and stepfather of Joan, a dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church, Rudby on Tuesday, May 1 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for The League of Friends at the Friarage Hospital and Church Funds.
GUY - On April 20 (peacefully at Richmond House), formerly of Bridge End, Muker. Mary, aged 98 years, dearly loved wife of the late John Robert (Bob), very dear mam of Maurice, Norman and Ron, a much loved mother-in-law, loving nan and great-nan. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Muker tomorrow, Saturday, April 28 at 3.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Mary, if so desired, may be given at the service for St. Mary's Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
GUY - On April 20 (peacefully at Richmond House), formerly of Bridge End, Muker. Mary, aged 98 years, dearly loved wife of the late John Robert (Bob), very dear mam of Maurice, Norman and Ron, a much loved mother-in-law, loving nan and great-nan. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Muker on Saturday, April 28 at 3.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Mary, if so desired, may be given at the service for St. Mary's Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
HALL - Norman On April 26, peacefully at home. Norman Hall, aged 83 years, of Ripon (formerly of Tow Law), beloved husband of the late Daisy and a much loved father, father-in-law and granddad. Service at Holy Trinity Church, Ripon on Friday May 4 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Ripon Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Macmillan Nurses (Local). Plate provided at the service.
HARWOOD - April 27, of Diamond Street, Shildon. William, aged 92 years, beloved husband of the late Ada, a dearly loved father of Christine and son-in-law Tom and a much loved brother to Elsie. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be left in the collection plate at the Crematorium for "Breast Cancer".
HASTIE - April 22, (suddenly, in hospital), of Bedale. James Eric, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Vera, father and father-in-law of Peter and Carol, a devoted grandad of Gareth, Clare and Rebecca and a dear brother for Joan. Will be sadly missed by all the family. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday May 1, at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
HINDMOOR - April 21, at home with her family, in Tow Law. Angela (nee Gibson), aged 53 years, beloved wife of Kenneth, devoted mam of Kenneth and Jeffrey, dear mother-in-law to Wendy and Emma, much loved and loving grandma to Joe and Tommy, also dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 10.30 a.m. on Friday, April 27, followed by cremation at Mountsett.
HODGSON - April 25, of Stanley, Crook. Edith, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late George William, devoted mother of Allan and Brian, a dear mother-in-law to Norma and Veronica, also a much loved and loving gran and great-gran. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanley at 12.00 noon on Thursday, May 3, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be given c/o the family or sent to West Lodge Nursing Home Residents' Fund.
HOPKINS - April 25, (peacefully, in hospital), of Whitworth Terrace, Spennymoor. Michael (Mike), aged 65 years. Beloved husband of Jan and a devoted dad of Dean, David and Robert. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Tuesday for a service and committal at 3.30 p.m.
HORNE - April 23, of Wolsingham (retired Barclay's Manager). Peter, aged 73 years, dearly loved husband of Mary, loving father of David, father-in-law of Tracy, much loved grandad of Emma and Rebecca. A private cremation at Darlington Crematorium will be followed by a Memorial Service in Wolsingham Parish Church on Monday, April 30 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the MARA Unit, Bishop Auckland Hospital.
HUNTER - April 18, of Eden Crest, Gainford. Joyce, beloved wife of the late Tommy, loving mam of Ian, Stephen, Michael, Graham and Alison, much loved sister of Anne, also a dearly loved mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandma, step-grandma and auntie. Funeral Monday, April 30. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
JOHNSON - Suddenly, April 18, Avril (nee Walker), aged 60 years, of Crook. Dearly loved wife of Malcolm, much loved mam of Kevin, Stuart and Mark, a dear mother-in-law and nana. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon on Friday, April 27. You will always be loved and in our hearts.
KING - April 25, (peacefully, at home), in Darlington. Kaylie Precious, aged 3 years. A much loved daughter of Paul and Maria, also a loving sister, granddaughter and niece. The funeral service will take place on Thursday May 3, St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 11.00 a.m. prior to interment in West Cemetery. Will friends please meet at the church. Always loved, never forgotten.
LAUDER - Clifford Died April 23, peacefully in hospital. Loving dad of Raymond, father-in-law of Margaret and loving granda and great-grandad. You will always be loved and never forgotten.
LAUDER - Died peacefully on April 23, in hospital, after a long illness bravely borne. Cliff, aged 76 years, loving husband of Margaret, devoted father of Raymond, Thomas, Malcolm, Liz, Kathleen Melony and Paul, special grandad, great-grandad and father-in-law. Will family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, May 2 at 2.30 p.m. Bus provided for Durham Crematorium. All friends and family are welcome back at Tow Law Football Club for refreshments after service.
LEEKS - Rene, aged 75 years, of Catterick Village, passed away suddenly in hospital on April 26, 2007. Friends please meet for service at Catterick Village Cemetery on Wednesday, May 2 at 4.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given for Clark House, Friends of the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
LUCAS - Mary, aged 70 years, peacefully on April 20, in Oak Lodge, Darlington (formerly of Selby Crescent). Much loved mum of Billy, Georgina and Jeffrey, dear mother-in-law of Teresa, Neil and Collette, loving nan of Ricky, Kelly, Jamie, Kacey, Scott and Kerry and a loving great-nan of Ashton and Aeddan. Funeral Tuesday, May 1. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
MARSHALL - April 21, suddenly of The Fields Care Home, Low Etherley, late of May Street, Bishop Auckland. Mary Annie, dear wife of the late George G. Marshall, beloved and loving mother of the late Pamela Anne Marshall, loving sister of the late William, Norman and Lawrence, loving auntie, great-auntie, also great-great-auntie of Liam. Will be sadly missed by all of her family and her many friends. Would friends please meet for service at St. Peter's Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.00 a.m., on Friday, May 4 followed by interment at North Cemetery, Darlington. Floral tributes may be sent to The Co-operative Funeral Service, Fylands House, Bishop Auckland.
