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FEARMAN - On June 24, late of Kirk Merrington. Reg aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late Marjorie, loving father of Joyce, Glynis and John, a very dear father-in-law, granda and great-granda. Friends please meet for service at Kirk Merrington Methodist Chapel on Monday, July 2 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at the Village Hall, Kirk Merrington. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Chapel Funds.
FEATHAM - June 20, (peacefully, in hospital). Keith aged, 57 years, of Darlington. Husband of Christine, a dad to Lynn, Diane and the late Steven, also loving grandad of Andrew and Shawn. Funeral Friday June 29. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at St. Andrew's Church, prior to cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to, St. Andrew's Church.
FEATHAM - Keith Much loved and loving friend and soulmate of Claire. Forever in my heart. Safe in the arms of Jesus.
FISHBURN - June 23, in hospital, of Ferryhill. Frank, aged 80 years, beloved husband of the late Martha, much loved dad of Rita, Colin and the late Graeme, father-in-law of David and Lynn, also a dear grandad. Funeral Monday, July 2. Will friends please meet at 9.45 a.m. for service in St. Luke's Church, followed by cremation at Durham.
FISHER - On June 25 (peacefully at home), of Montrose Street, Darlington. Margaret, aged 61 years, a much loved wife to Trevor, a loving mam to Stephen, a much loved mother-in-law to Helen, also a devoted grandma to Chelsea and Amber. Funeral Monday, July 2. Would friends please meet 1.45 pm for service at Darlington Crema-torium.
FLORENTINE - June 25, suddenly, at home, of Darlington. John Bernard, aged 52 years. Beloved son of Violet and the late Jack. Funeral Wednesday July 4. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m.
GEE - June 26, of Canterbury Crescent, Willington. Mark Hudson, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Violet, loving father of Malcolm and Amanda, a devoted grandpa of Verity, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service at Willington Methodist Church on Tuesday, July 3 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham
GOLDSBOROUGH - On June 22 peacefully at home, of Bishop Auck-land. Nelly (nee Pickering) aged 74 years, a cherished and much loved mam of Colleen, Richard and Janine, a dearly loved nana of Samantha, Dean, Demi, Kieron and Ben, also a dearly loved sister. Funeral Friday, June 29. Will friends please meet at 2.30 p.m. for a service in St. Wilfrid's R.C. Church, Bishop Auck-land, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Cemetery. R.I.P
GOULDSBROUGH - June 22, suddenly at home, of Darlington. Enid Elaine (nee Tallentire, formerly Sykes), in her 80th year, dearly loved mother of Paul and Graham, much loved mother-in-law of Sylvia and Marilyn, loving grannie of Gemma, Sarah, Susan and Hannah and dear sister of Neville, Keith and the late Eric. Funeral Monday, July 2. Friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church, North Road at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Alzheimer's Society, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
GREEN - On June 24, suddenly in hospital, of Thirsk. Albert, aged 79 years, a dearly loved dad of David, Michael, Kath-leen, Margaret, Gordon and Angela, a dear father-in-law and gran-dad. Funeral Wednesday July 4. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m.
GREENSIT - June 26, peacefully at home, after a long illness. Tom, aged 89 years, of West Tanfield, beloved husband of Kathleen, loving father and father-in-law of Geoffrey, Stephen and Janet and grandad of Frances. Funeral service to be held at West Tanfield Methodist Church on Monday, July 2 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Bedale District Nurses and Glebe House Surgery Medical Equipment Fund.
GRIFFITHS - On June 27 (suddenly at home in Darlington). Josephine Pamela (Pam), aged 75 years, beloved wife of James, loving mam of Jimmy and Paul, also a much loved mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral service on Wednesday, July 4 at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m.
HARDY - Gwen, of Cottingham Court, Darlington, died June 19, in hospital. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 27 at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Friends will be holding a celebration of Gwen's life, details to be announced.
HARKER - On June 21 (suddenly, at home), of Sowerby, Thirsk. Neil, aged 61 years, beloved husband of Judy, loving father to Andrew and Julie, dearly loved son of Georgie and a dear grandad. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Friday June 29 at 2.00 pm, followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the British Heart Found-ation.
HEWITT - His Honour Harold A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at St. Peter's Chapel, Auckland Castle on Thursday, July 12 at 12.00 noon. Donations to the YMCA Regional Trust Fund, 178 Victoria Road, Darlington.
HICKMAN - June 27 (peacefully, at home), of Hilda Street, Darlington. Harold (Harry), a much loved brother to Elsie, John and Brian, a very close friend to Billy, also a dearly loved uncle. Funeral Thursday, July 5. Would friends please meet 1.00 pm for service at St. William's R.C. Church, Darlington, followed by interment in the North Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu can be made in Church.
HUNTER - The cremation took place yesterday at Durham Crematorium of Miss Elizabeth M. Hunter who died at Sherburn Hospital on June 14, 2007. A retired Teacher she reached the grand old age of 102 years. At her own request, she had a private funeral. Thanks to doctors at Chastleton Surgery. Thanks to all staff at Sherburn Hospital. Thanks to Rev Bill Tate for a comforting service and to Neil McGrail and staff of Co-operative Funeral Care, Sherburn Hill for funeral arrangements and many thanks to friends, having kept in touch over many years.
HUTCHINSON - Newton Aycliffe June 27, peacefully, in hospital, of Barnes Walk. Cora (nee Peers), aged 72 years, beloved wife of the late Ron, a wonderful mother to David, Michael, Ronnie, Elizabeth and Susan, a loving sister to Margaret and Ann and a devoted grandma. She will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral Tuesday, July 3. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Clare's Church at 1.15 p.m., prior to cremation for family and friends. Floral tributes, if so desired, may be sent to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999. "There is so much in my heart that I would really like to say, I just haven't really found a way. The kindness and lovingness in your heart makes the world such a beautiful place to live in, in such a spectacular way. We love you so much."
ILLINGSWORTH - June 23, in hospital, of Joseph Patterson Crescent, Ferryhill. Ethel, aged 78 years, dearly loved wife of the late Larry and a dear mother of David, Karen and Jeff, also a much loved gran of Stuart, Vicky, Paul, Lisa and great-gran of Brooke, Freddie and Sam and a much loved mother-in-law of Christine and Gillian. Cortege leaving residence at 1.35 p.m. on Monday, July 2 for service in the Village Methodist Church at 1.45 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
JACKSON - Horden On June 24, peacefully, in hospital. Lorna (nee Blyth), aged 79 years, dearly beloved wife of Albert Farrow. My darling you are the best thing that, in my life, has ever happened to me. I love you and miss you more than I can say, Albert. Funeral to take place on Friday, June 29. Friends please meet for service at Horden Independent Methodist Church at 10.40 a.m., followed by cremation at Hartlepool Crematorium at 11.40 a.m. and after wards for refreshments in the Great Temperance Hall, Sixth Street, Horden. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Stroke Association. Plate provided in Church.
JACKSON - Horden On June 24, peacefully in hospital. Lorna (nee Blyth), dearly loved mam of Bill and Robert, cherished mother-in-law of Jennifer and Deborah, a much loved nana of David, Paul, Eleanor and Peter. Sadly missed and always remembered.
JOHNSON - On June 25, of Lister Terrace East, Wolsing-ham. Brian, aged 68 years, a dearly loved husband of Lynn, loving step-father and friend of Emma and Ryan and a dear brother and uncle. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Monday, July 2 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research. Plate in Crematorium.
KELLER - Billy John William, aged 64 years, peacefully in hospital surrounded by his loving family, on June 22, of Auckland Avenue, Darlington. Loving husband of Norma, dearly loved dad of Mandy, Tracy and Claire, loving father-in-law of Sean, Gary and Rupert, a devoted granda of Craig, Lee, Daniel, Michael, Brandon and Kaitlyn (Betty). He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Friday, June 29. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Cancer Research UK, care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
KETTLEWELL - June 22, (Peacefully), in Cherry Garth, Thirsk. Dorothy May, aged 97 years. Loving wife of the late Fred and mother of Barbara. Funeral at St.Oswald's Church, Sowerby, Thirsk on Friday June 29, at 10.30 a.m. Please meet at church. Family flowers only. Any donations will be given to St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby and Cherry Garth.
KYTE - June 25, Ruth, aged 81 years, died as she lived, with grace and dignity, at home with her family in Toft Hill. Beloved wife of Douglas, devoted mum of Elizabeth and Jane, dear mother-in-law to Ian and John, dearest sister of June, also a dear aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Etherley at 1.45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3, followed by cremation at Darlington. Flowers may be sent or, if preferred, a donation may be given to the church.
LEONARD - Irene (nee Bartle) On June 21, peacefully in St. Teresa's Hospice. Irene, aged 82 years, of Darlington. Dearly beloved wife of the late Martin, much loved mum of Michael, John, Barry and Brenda, adored nanna of Darren, James and Tracey, also a special great-nanna of Robert, Libby, Joseph and Charlee. Funeral Thursday, June 28. Would friends please meet for a service in St. Teresa's Roman Catholic Church, Darlington at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment in the North Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
LINCOLN - Framwellgate Moor On June 19 peacefully in hospital. Jimmy, aged 63 years, beloved husband of Evelyn, a much loved dad of Linda, James, Wendy and David, devoted granda of Jon, Katie, Claire, Tom, Rebecca and Emelia, also a loved brother of Stan, Ken and Walter. Will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Private crem-ation.
LIPINSKI - On June 21, of South Church, Bishop Auck- land. Gordon Michael, aged 54 years, dearly loved husband of Gillian, a devoted father of Andrew, a loving son of Rose and the late Bill, a dear son-in-law of Tom and the late Florence, also a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, South Church on Thursday July 5 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Church Funds and the R.S.P.B. may be left in Church. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Red Alligator.
LITTLE - Bryan, aged 75 years, formerly of Skeeby, died peacefully at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison on June 21. Dearly loved husband of Grace, much loved dad of David, a loving step-dad and a very special grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Friday, June 29 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond DL10 4AJ.
LONGSTAFF - On June 23 (peacefully, in the Richardson Hos-pital), of Evenwood. Rosemary aged 67 years a much loved wife of Brian and a very dear mother and grand-mother. Interment Monday July 2 in Evenwood Cemetery, following a service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood at 2.20 p.m. Friends please meet at Church.
LONSDALE - June 26, (in Denehurst Nursing Home), of Ferryhill. Jack, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Jenny, much loved father of Colin and Trevor, loving partner of Elsie, dearest grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at Ferryhill Village Methodist Chapel on Tuesday July 3, at 10.15 a.m. followed by private interment.
MacGILLIVRAY - Brian (Mad Brian), of Colburn, died suddenly but peacefully on June 21, aged 43 years. Beloved husband of Hazel, a much loved step-dad of Robert and Richard, dear father-in-law, a loving grandad of Scott, Cameron, Kianna, Cole and Luke, dearest brother, also a devoted uncle of Duncan and Kerry. Funeral service at St Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Friday, June 29 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Will friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Cancer Research U.K. care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
MARSHALL - June 29 (suddenly, but peacefully in hospital), of Deneside, Spennymoor. Kathleen (nee Barker), aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Kenneth, a dearly loved mam of Valerie, Clifford, Anne, Linda, Philip and Beverley, a dear mother-in-law and a much loved nana, great-grandma, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church Thursday for a service at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Rock Road Cemetery.
McPHERSON - On June 16 peacefully in hospital, of 35 May-thorne, Leyburn. Louis (Mac), aged 73 years, beloved husband of Daphne, a dearly loved father of Heather, Michael, Sheila, David and Gordon and a very dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service at Leyburn Methodist Chapel on Tuesday June 26 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private family interment. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for the Friarage Hospital (Plate in Chapel). Friends please meet at the Chapel.
MERRISON - Alnwick On June 26, peacefully, in hospital, late of Durham. Sybil, aged 72 years, dearly loved by all the family. Service and cremation at Sunderland Crematorium on Friday, July 6 at 11.00 a.m.
MILBURN - June 23 (suddenly, but peacefully in hospital), of Oswald Court, Durham. Gordon, aged 83 years, a beloved husband of Freda, a loving dad of Yvonne and Annette also a devoted granpi. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, June 28 at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Coronary Care Unit at University Hospital of North Durham c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Giles-gate.
MILBURN - June 23, peacefully, at Denehurst Nursing Home (after many years of illness borne with dignity and determination), late of Tudhoe. Edith Doreen, aged 82 years, a dear sister and sister-in-law of Ellen and George and a much loved and devoted auntie and great-auntie. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday, June 28 for a service and committal at 3.00 p.m.
MULLEN - June 25, of Shildon. Claude, aged 84 years, dearly beloved husband of Catherine, devoted dad of Sandra, Christine and Jennifer. A private funeral service will be held. Family flowers only by request.
NILES - John Robert (Robbie). Anyone who knew you will read this and agree, as well as a little cheeky, you were loyal, kind and funny. So now it seems so empty, a space no one can fill, we love and miss you dad and know we always will. From your bairns Nicola, Shelley and James. Until we meet again dad. x.
NILES - June 21, peacefully at home, of Gilesgate. John Robert (Robbie), aged 55 years, beloved husband of Barbara, much loved dad of Nicola, Shelley and James, father-in-law of Mark, Tot and Sarah, a dearly loved brother and uncle and a loving friend. Would friends please meet for service in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Friday, June 29 at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment in Belmont Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to the Macmillan Nurses. Plate available at the Church.
NILES - Robert, my heart is broken, I loved you so very much, I only wish I'd told you more, but we didn't need words you always knew. You were the strong one I could always rely on, my brother, my friend, my shining light. When things went wrong which they often did, you never judged but stood side by side with Ian and me. I'll see you again one day and we'll never part again. God Bless you I love you my dear brother. Tricia, Ian and Alan xxx
