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HEWITT - November 8, in hospital, of West Auckland Road, Darlington. Brenda, aged 85 years, widow of Frederick, dearly loved mother of Anita, Joan, Pamela and the late Janice, dear mother-in-law of Brian and Geoff, loving gran of Joanna, Sarah, Caroline, Nicola, Gemma and Janette and devoted great-gran of Ella and Thomas. Funeral Tuesday, November 13. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
HODGSON - November 13, died peacefully at Craigarran Nursing Home. Jenny, (nee Ellis), aged 87 years. Formerly of Trimdon Village. Beloved wife of the late Leslie Robert, loving mother of Les, a very dear mother-in-law of Janet, devoted grandma of Mark and Christopher, also a dearly loved sister, auntie and great-auntie. Funeral service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village, Monday November 19, at 12.30 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
HODGSON - November 15, (peacefully, in Craigarran Nursing Home), of Wingate. Frank, aged 88 years. Dearly beloved husband of Milly, a much loved dad of Carole, Kathleen and Janet, father-in-law of Peter, Robert (Leo) and Les, adored grandad of Sandra and Jonathan, Jacqueline and Billy, Mark, Christopher, Andrew and the late Andrea, darling great-grandad of James, Olivia and Amelia. Funeral service at Millbank Methodist Church, Station Town, Wednesday, November 21, at 1.30 p.m. prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Rest in Peace
HOLLINS - On November 8, 2007. Thomas Henry, passed away peacefully at home, in Warlaby, North-allerton. Funeral service to take place in St. Helen's Church, Ainderby Steeple on Friday, November 16 at 2.00 p.m., followed by inter-ment.
JACKSON - (nee Stevenson). November 9, 2007. Peacefully, at home, after a short illness. Emily, aged 93 years. Loving mam, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Night night, God Bless, we all love and miss you. Funeral Friday, November 16. Would friends please meet 9.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
JACKSON - Elizabeth Margaret (Marjorie) in her 99th year. Passed away peacefully at home at South Terrace, Sowerby, Thirsk. Wife of the late E. R. (Dickie) Jackson C.B.E. and beloved mother of Edward, Richard, Christopher and the late Bess, a dear mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and a dear friend to many. Funeral service at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Monday November 19, at 11.00 a.m. No flowers please, donations in memory may be made to, The Herriot Hospice Homecre. Plate in church.
JACKSON - On November 8, peacefully at home, in Northallerton. Barbara, aged 62 years, dearly loved wife of James, loving mother of Peter, James, Tracy, Barry and Trevor and a dearest nana of Alex and a dear sister. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Tuesday, November 20 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for Cancer Care U.K.
KING - Anthony (Tony) November 14, 2007, suddenly, at home in Harrogate (formerly of Willington, Bishop Auckland), aged 67 years. Dearest husband of Marjorie, much loved dad of Lizanne, Barbara, Robert and Sophie. Service at St. Mark's Church, Harrogate on Thursday November 22 at 2.00 p.m. followed by private cremation. No flowers by request. Donations in memory may be given to The Children's Society. A plate will be provided at the service.
LANGTHORNE - November 13 (in hospital after a short illness), of Ferryhill (formerly of Spennymoor). Mary aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Maurice, much loved mam of Michael, also a dear sister-in-law. Family and friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Tuesday, November 20 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m.
LISTER - On November 14 (peacefully at home), of Broadmeadows, Bowburn, formerly Coxhoe. Jean (nee Elliott, formerly Stevens), aged 70 years, devoted wife of Tony, beloved mother of David, Gillian and John, a sadly missed mother-in-law of Catherine and Kath, a treasured grandma of Melanie, Zac, William and Patrick. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday, November 19 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations to Cancer Research U.K., plate provided at crematorium.
LOWE - (Newton Aycliffe) Joseph William (Joe), aged 95 years. Died peacefully, November 14, at Aycliffe Care Home. Dearly loved husband of the late Vera, devoted dad of Margaret and Alan, father-in-law to Ray, dear grandad to Gavin, Darren, Steven and Joanne, great-grandad to Rachael, Rebecca, Steven and Ryan. Funeral Wednesday November 21. Would friends please meet 12.45 p.m. for service at Neville Parade Methodist Church, Newton Aycliffe followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
MADIN - On November 10, at Maple Lodge Nursing Home, Scotton, formerly of Ghyll Edge, West Witton. Mary, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Sam Madin, dearly loved mother of Sarah, mother-in-law of John, loving grandmother of James and Charlie and very dear sister of Greta. Funeral service at St. Bartholomew's Church, West Witton on Friday, November 16 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at West Witton Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Vascular Dementia Research (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
MADIN - On November 10, at Maple Lodge Nursing Home, Scotton, formerly of Ghyll Edge, West Witton. Mary, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Sam Madin, dearly loved mother of Sarah, mother-in-law of John, loving grandmother of James and Charlie and very dear sister of Greta. Funeral service at St. Bartholomew's Church, West Witton today Friday, November 16 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at West Witton Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Vascular Dementia Research (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
MADIN - On November 10, at Maple Lodge Nursing Home, Scotton, formerly of Ghyll Edge, West Witton. Mary, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Sam Madin, dearly loved mother of Sarah, mother-in-law of John, loving grandmother of James and Charlie and very dear sister of Greta. Funeral service at St. Bartholomew's Church, West Witton on Friday, November 16 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at West Witton Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Vascular Dementia Research (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
MANNING - On November 6, peacefully in hospital. Gordon Wilson, aged 72 years, of Quarrington Hill, a beloved husband of the late Audrey, loving dad of Michael and Geoffrey, proud grandad of Hannah also a sadly missed brother and uncle. Funeral service at Cassop Methodist Church on Wednesday November 14 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Transport provided from 20 Malcolm Avenue. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, cheques made payable to "Cancer Research UK" c/o Michael.
McGRATH - November 12 (peacefully), of Baring Court, Tow Law. Olive, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mother of Jack, Sheila, Norman, Audrey, Peter, June and the late Dennis, also a dear gran and great-gran. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday, November 19 at 2.00 p.m.
METCALFE - On November 9 (peacefully), of Glen View, Gunnerside and formerly of Greenses, Keld. Richard (Dick), aged 92 years, dearly loved husband of the late Peggy, very dear father of Ronnie, Tony and Janet and loving grandad of Vanessa and Serina. Funeral service to be held at Gunnerside Methodist Chapel on Thursday, November 15 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Dick, if so desired, may be given at the service for Gunnerside Methodist Chapel and Keld United Reformed Church. Will friends please meet at the chapel and accept this intimation.
MILLER - (nee Patterson) November 13, (peacefully, in hospital in Oxford). Margaret, aged 68 years of Wingate, (former teacher and head teacher at Wingate Primary School). Devoted wife of Donald, loving and supportive mam of Kevin and Alyson, much loved grandma of Helen, also fondly remembered by Keith. Will friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday November 22. Donations in lieu of flowers to Coronary Care Unit at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, c/o, Speckmans Funeral Service, Wingate.
MORTON - Nancy (nee Dunn) Passed away peacefully at home November 9, after courageously fighting a long illness. Dearly loved wife of Sydney and devoted mother of Lynn and Paul, much loved mother-in-law of Alan and Alison and the most loving nana to Iain, Douglas, Joanna and Paul. Sadly missed by her sister, brothers and sisters-in-law. Funeral service to be held on Friday, November 16 at All Saints' Church, Ravensdale Road, Darlington at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations in aid of St. Teresa's Hospice, may be left at the church or with the family if desired.
MUMFORD - November 13, of Spennymoor. Derrick, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Irene, a dear dad of Ian and Christine and Stephen, a much loved grandad of Rory, Kirsty, Kayleigh, Ryan, Catherine and Neil and great-grandad Joseph and Aiden. Would friends please meet in Trinity Methodist Church, Rosa Street, Monday for a service at 11.15 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be left in the collection plate at church for 'Marie Curie Nurses'.
NAYLOR - On November 11, 2007. Peacefully, at Hundens Lane Nursing Home, Darlington. formerly of Earl Keelan House, Ashcroft Road, Darlington and Driffield, East Yorkshire. Joyce Alvina Naylor (nee Sainty), aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Norman, dearly loved mother of Hilary and mother-in-law of Rob, dear granny to David, Elizabeth and her partner Luke and a devoted great-granny to Jack. Service and cremation at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon YO25 3BL on Friday November 16, at 11.00 a.m. No flowers please, but donations if desired to, Yorkshire Cancer Research at the crematorium or c/o, Henry Naylor Funeral Directors Ltd, 1 New Road, Driffield. YO25 5NB.
NORTHCOTT - On November 8, peacefully in hospital. Jerry, aged 72 years of Darling ton dearly beloved husband of the late Muriel, much loved dad of Ian and Paul, father-in-law to Sue and Janice, adored grandad to Samantha, Andrew, Danielle, Michael, Dale and Alex. Funeral Friday November 16. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Aycliffe Village at 12.45 p.m., prior to private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to St. Andrew's Church, Aycliffe Village.
ORD - Mary (nee Dakers) November 14, peacefully at home with her family. Mary, aged 93 years, of Firtree Farm, Brafferton, wife of the late J.R.E. Ord (Ted), precious and dearly loved mum of Beryl, Mary, Margaret, Robert, Richard and Josephine, dearly loved mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Aycliffe Village on Thursday, November 22 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment.
ORD - Mary (nee Dakers) November 14, peacefully at home with her family, wife of the late Ted Ord, precious and dearly loved mum of Beryl, Mary, Margaret, Robert, Richard and Josephine, also a dearly loved mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Funeral details to follow.
PARK - November 13, (peacefully on his birthday), at Ventress Hall Nursing Home, Darlington, (formerly of Pendleton Road South, Darlington. Les, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy, much loved dad of Susan, John, Diana and Kathryn, also a loving grandad. Funeral Monday November 19. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium Family flowers only please.
PEARSON - Ernest November 14 (peacefully at Eastbourne Care Home), formerly of Middleton St. George. Ernest, aged 96 years, dearly loved husband of the late Christina, much loved dad of Jean and Janet, a loving father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Wednesday, November 21. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
PEIRSON - November 7, peacefully, in Larpool Care Home. Hilda Mary, aged 88 years dearly beloved wife of the late Ernest, much loved mother of Laurie and Jean, a dear granny of Ian and Sonia, Kevin and Sarah and great-granny of Joseph, George, Ben and Jim. Funeral service to take place at Lealholm Methodist Chapel on Thursday November 15 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in St. James Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Larpool Care Home and Lealholm Methodist Chapel. All enquiries please to R Harrison and Sons. Tel: (01947) 897249.
PENNINGTON - November 14, of Bishop Auckland. Mary Ann (nee Hall), aged 93 years, dearly beloved wife of the late George, much loved mam of George and Joe, a dear mother-in-law, nana and grandma. Will friends please meet for service in Woodhouse Close Church at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 20, followed by cremation at Durham.
PICKERSGILL - November 9, (peacefully, in hospital), of 7 Aged Miners Homes, Quebec. Mary (nee Wilson), aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of Joseph, a loving mum and nana. Friends please meet for funeral service at St. Michael's R.C. Church, Esh Laude, on Friday November 16, at 1.45 p.m. Interment to follow in Langley Park Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to church funds.
PUNT - November 9 (peacefully in hospital), of Shildon. Rose, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Billy, much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Family and friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Shildon on Thursday, November 15 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium 3.15 p.m. Will be sadly missed
RAJF - November 14, in hospital, of Oban Court, Darlington. Joze, in his 86th year, beloved husband of the late Vera, much loved father of Nina and Angela, also a dearly loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Wednesday, November 21. Friends please meet for a Requiem Mass in St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church at 10.30 a.m., prior to interment in the West Cemetery. No flowers. Donations in lieu to the Diabetic Association or the British Heart Foundation, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
ROBERTS - On November 8, suddenly in hospital. Ernie, aged 89 years, of Darlington. Dearly beloved husband of the late Evelyn, much loved dad of David, father-in-law of Christine, adored grandad of Lisa and Michelle and special friend to Cassie the collie. Funeral Thursday, November 15. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m., prior to cremation. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
ROBINSON - November 10, in St. Margarets Nursing Home, (formerly of Crossgate Moor, Durham). Helen, aged 81 years. Devoted wife of the late Esmond, dearly loved mother of John, mother-in-law of Elizabeth, granny of Tom, Will and Sarah and much loved sister of Joan and Bill. Funeral at Durham Crematorium on Monday November 19, at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please.
ROBINSON - November 14, peacefully in hospital, of The Cotswolds, Chilton. Ernie, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Nellie, dearly loved dad of Bill and Derek, loving father-in-law of Joan and Chris and a much loved grandad of Claire and Nichola. Would friends please meet for service at Windlestone Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, November 20 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only.
ROBINSON - (nee Tweddle) November 11, in hospital, after a short illness, of Marley Road, Newton Aycliffe. Mary, aged 74 years, dearly loved wife of the late Ray and a much loved mam, mother-in-law and nana. Funeral Tuesday, November 20. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Flowers, or donations if preferred for St. Teresa's Hospice, may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
ROBINSON - November 14, of Willington. Ella, aged 99 years, beloved wife of the late Ned, loving mother of Brian, Alan and Carol, also a dear mother-in-law, gran, great-gran and great-great-gran. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, November 21 at 11.00 a.m. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at The Victoria Club, Willington. No flowers by request please.
ROSS - William (Bill) Passed away peacefully on November 13, in The Rutson Hospital, Northallerton, after a long illness. Loving husband of Margaret, a loving father of Brenda, Chris and the late Maureen and Ann, also a dear grandfather, great-grandfather and father-in-law. Funeral service at All Saints' Parish Church, North-allerton on Wednesday November 21, at 1.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for The Salvation Army may be given at the wake or to the family.
ROWBOTTOM - Dennis Richard, aged 54 years, of Darlington, formerly of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on November 8, after an illness bravely borne. Much loved by all his family and his many friends. Funeral service at St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Friday, November 16 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. It was Dennis' wish that there should be no sadness and that no black clothing should be worn. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for Leukaemia Research and the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust. R.I.P.
RUECROFT - November 11, of Half Moon Lane, Spennymoor. Ray, aged 76 years. A beloved father, uncle and grandfather. Would friends please meet in Trinity Methodist Church, Rosa Street, Friday for a service at 11.15 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
SCOTT - Alan On November 10, in hospital, Alan, aged 80 years, of Thornaby, a devoted husband of the late Irene, a dear uncle, also a very good friend of Tony and Eve. Funeral service to take place in St. Paul's Church, Thornaby on Monday, November 19 at 1.00 p.m., prior to interment in Thornaby Cemetery. Family and friends please meet at church.
SCOTT - On November 8, suddenly but peacefully at home, after a long illness. Thomas (Tom), aged 82 years, of Trimdon Grange, dearly loved husband of Rene and a beloved father of Jean. Funeral service Friday, November 16 at Durham Crematorium 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to C.O.P.D. and Retinal Fund.
