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BRENNAND - Rosalind, aged 82 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on January 16. Beloved wife of John, much loved mother of Victoria and the late Andrew and a loving grandmother to David, Alexander, Sophia and Magnus. Funeral service at St. Edmund's Church, Marske in Swaledale, on Monday, January 28 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for The Friends of the Friary Hospital, Richmond and St. Edmund's Church Funds.
BRINSMEAD - STOCKHAM - Dilys Emma (nee King), aged 86 years, of Redcar, died peacefully at Rosedale Residential Home, Catterick Garrison on January 20. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of John, Edward and Libby, dear mother-in-law of Julia, Ana and Chris, loving grandma to Jay, Katie, Pippa, Nicola and Kit and a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunty and friend to many. A family funeral service will take place in the Chapel of St Hilda, Teesside Crematorium on Monday, January 28 at 11.15 a.m., followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at Christ Church, Coatham, Redcar at 12.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Church. No flowers please at Dilys' own request. If desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for Christ Church, Coatham. Enquiries to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Richmond. Tel: (01748) 850033.
BRITTON - (nee Dent) January 15 (peacefully, in hospital). Ann, aged 73 years, of Welbeck Avenue, Darlington, a dearly loved wife of Aidan, much loved mam of Allan, Kevin, Graeme, John and Garry, also a loving mother-in-law and nana. Funeral Friday, January 25. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at St. Andrew's Church, prior to burial in the North Cemetery.
BROWN - January 22 (peacefully at Church View Care Home), of South Church. Beatrice Alice (nee Lovegreen formerly Bowes), aged 91 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Joseph Hall Brown and previously of the late Amos Bowes, dearly loved mother of Sheila and the late Gordon Bowes also a much loved mother-in-law, grand-mother, great-grand- mother and aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, South Church on Wednesday, January 30 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent to the British Heart Foundation 4 Bridge Street, Tadcaster.
CALLAGHAN - On January 16, peacefully in hospital. John Thomas (Tommy), aged 68 years, of Fir Avenue, Sherburn Road. Dear husband of the late Jill, partner of June, father of Jacqueline and Lyn, brother to Anne, Kath, Linda and Michael. Friends please meet for service at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Thursday, January 24 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment at South Road Cemetery. Bus provided from church to cemetery.
CAMMISS - On January 20, of Tees Close, Peterlee. William Thomas, aged 82 years, a dearly beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Wickens) and a much loved dad of Barrie, Colin, Jacqualine and Susan, also a dearest father-in-law, grandad and uncle of all the family. Friends please meet on Monday, January 28 at 10.30 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the District Nurses at the William Brown Centre, Peterlee. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Directors, Peterlee. Tel. (0191) 5862136.
CARNELL - January 16 (peacefully), of Springfield Care Home (formerly of Murray Walk, Darlington). Muriel, aged 92 years, dearly loved wife of the late Harry, a much loved mam of Dave and the late Bob a dear mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Funeral Thursday, January 24, Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. No flowers please.
CHRISTIAN - On January 15, suddenly at home, of Trimdon Grange. John, aged 50 years, loving husband of Denise, beloved dad of Margaret, much loved son of the late Jack and Mary, dearest son-in-law of Avril, dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service Thursday, January 24. Friends please meet at St. Alban's Church, Trimdon Grange 12.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Great North Air Ambulance. Resting at Speckman's Funeral Service, 25 Front Street, Wingate.
CLOSE - On January 17, peacefully in hospital surrounded by her loving family, of High Pittington. Mary Jane (nee Ord), aged 88 years, beloved wife of Sidney, dearly loved mam of Mary, loving mother-in-law of Brian, cherished grandma and great-grandma. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 25 at 2.30 p.m. Enquiries to Lamb's Funeral Service. Tel. (0191) 5261846.
COTTRELL - January 18, of Tow Law. Mary Lavinia (Vena), aged 76 years, devoted and loving wife of John, much loved mam of Simon and Deborah, dearest mother-in-law to Diane and Allan, also a special granny and great-granny. To be received into St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Tow Law at 6.00 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, followed by Requiem Mass on Friday at 11.00 a.m. and interment in Thornley Road Cemetery. Peace at last
COURT - Fatfield January 17 peacefully at St. Margaret's Nursing Home, Durham. Vi (nee Naylor), aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Albion Naylor and the late Len Court, devoted mum of Bob, Richard and the late Rosemary, a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday January 25 at 10.00 a.m.
CREE - January 18, suddenly at home, in Bedale. Jimmy, aged 67 years, a dear brother of Mary, Elizabeth, John, Robert, Thomas and Janice. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Saturday, January 26 at 11.00 a.m. All are welcome, please meet at the Church.
DENT - January 20, (peacefully, at home), of Billy Row, Crook. Glenis, (nee Nattrass), aged 66 years. Dearly loved wife of Arthur, loving mam of Karen and Joanne, devoted nanna of Ryan, Faye and Kate. Would friends please meet for service in The Methodist Church, Wooley Terrace, Stanley, Crook on Tuesday January 29, at 11.30 a.m. followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
DEVINE - January 17, suddenly, of Wingate. John (Jack), aged 79 years, a loving husband of Lena, a much loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to take place on Friday, January 25. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Chapel at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Wingate Pit Wheel Memorial Fund c/o Lena.
DINNING - January 18, (peacefully), in Langley Park Nursing Home and formerly of Laurel Avenue, Sherburn Road. Betty, aged 76 years. Dearly loved sister of Florrie, dear aunt of Michael and Catherine and also a loving great-aunt. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday January 28, at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Alzheimers Society care of Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Langley Park, Durham.
EBBAGE - Hilda May, aged 101 years, died January 19 in Holly Lodge Care Home, Shildon. Beloved wife of the late Sidney, dearest mother of Judith and the late Keith, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and respected grandmother and great-grandmother. Will all family and friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 10.20 a.m. on Tuesday, January 29, followed by private cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please. Any donations in lieu may be sent to the Great North Air Ambulance.
EBBAGE - Hilda May, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 19 in Holly Lodge Care Home, Shildon. Funeral details to follow. Rest in Peace
ELLIOTT - Sacriston On January 18, of Aged Miners Homes. Joseph, aged 88 years, a dearly loved husband of Lily, a loving father of Joe, Stephen and Elaine, father-in-law of Andrew and Pat, dear grandad of Joanne, Alasdair and Paul and a dear uncle to all the family. Friends please meet for service in St. Peter and St. John's Church on Saturday January 26 at 9.15 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crema-torium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Royal British Legion, 48 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JY. Family and friends are welcome back to the Catholic Club for refreshments. Bus provided from residence.
EMERSON - January 21, of Stanhope. Ronnie (Hibbs), aged 80 years, loving father of Steven and Kathryn, a dear father-in-law of Claire and a much loved grandad of Grace and Samuel. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanhope on Friday, January 25 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. All are invited for refreshments afterwards at Stanhope W.M.C.
EMMERSON - January 21, of Northumberland Avenue, Willing-ton. Jennie (nee Marshall) aged 88 years, beloved wife and princess of Tommy, a loving sister and sister-in-law of Thomas and Anne and the late Ernie, Matt, Mary Hannah and Phyllis also a dearly loved aunt. Friends please meet for service at Willington Methodist Church Tuesday, January 29 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired to The Heart Foundation may be left in Church. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at Willington W.M.C.
FARMER - Percy, of Colburn, died suddenly at home on January 17, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Leila, a much loved dad of Mary and Barry, loving and devoted grandad of Steph-anie, Sharon, Shaun and April also a dear brother of Margaret. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, February 1 at 2.45 p.m. Will friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided at the Crematorium for the British Heart Found-ation.
FEATHERSTONE - January 15, of Bishop Auckland, formerly of Stillington. Margaret (nee Hopps), aged 90 years, devoted wife of the late Harry, beloved mother of Michael, dear mother-in-law to Rosemary, a much loved and loving grandmother to Walter and Frances, also to Victoria and Christine. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 2.30 p.m. on Friday, January 25, followed by private cremation. No flowers. Donations in lieu c/o Mr. Arthur Senior, 17 Etherley Grange, Bishop Auckland or c/o the family for the British Heart Foundation.
GIBSON - January 21, of Bishop Auckland. Arthur, aged 95 years, beloved husband of the late Lena, devoted and much loved dad of Janet, also a dear father-in-law to Malcolm. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 12.00 noon on Tuesday, January 29, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given for the Church Organ Fund.
GILL - January 17, peacefully in hospital, of Cockerton Green, Darlington. Richard Walton (Dick), aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of the late Betty, much loved dad of Richard and Alison, dear father-in-law of Libby and loving grandad of Richard and Matthew. Funeral Friday, January 25. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 1.15 p.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery.
GRAY - Anthony (Tony), of Peterlee. Suddenly in hospital on January 15, aged 67 years. Tony, a beloved husband of the late Margaret and a much loved dad to Anthony, Alison, Beryl and Adrian, a dear father-in-law, a cherished grandad, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Cortege to leave his daughter's residence on Friday for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee at 12.30 p.m., prior to a cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the I.C.U., James Cook Hospital, c/o Kevin Hepworth, Funeral Director.
HARMSWORTH - Susan Died peacefully at home with her family on Friday January 18, 2008. A loving wife of Alan, a dear mother of Dawn, Karen and Debbie, a doting nana to Liam, Laurie, Matty and Teddy. Funeral service will be held at All Saints Parish Church, North-allerton on Monday, January 28, at 1.45 p.m. followed by a family cremation. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired to, Herriot Hospice Homecare and MacMillan Nurses.
HARRISON - January 20, (peacefully, in hospital), of White Oak Avenue, Gilesgate Moor. Mary, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Marshall, loving mother of Susan and a much loved nana to Natalie, Melissa and Matthew. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday January 30, at 2.00 p.m. Donations if desired may be given after the service for, The British Heart Foundation. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswalds afterwards.
HARRISON - Mary On January 19, peacefully at the Coach House Nursing Home, Sharow, aged 98 years. Mary Harrison, of Ripon, beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Joan and Thomas, loving grandma of Jane, Michael, Simon and Richard. Service and cremation at Harrogate Crematorium on Thursday, January 24 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, to The Alzheimer's Society. Plate provided at the service.
HART - Jack, aged 77 years, died suddenly in Darlington Manor on January 16. Beloved husband of Marjorie (nee Pakes) and a dear dad, grandad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Wednesday, January 23. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. John's Church or the Air Ambulance, care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
HART - Peacefully in hospital on Saturday, January 19. Nancy, aged 92 years, of Sedgefield. Funeral service and cremation to take place on Tuesday, January 29 at 11.00 a.m. in Durham Crema-torium. Friends please meet at crematorium chapel. Flowers and all enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, Cedar Cottage, Front Street, Sedgefield. Tel. (01740) 621652.
HAYTON - January 18, died peacefully at home in Bedale, after a long illness (formerly of Darlington). Doris (Nellie), aged 93 years, loving mother of Eileen, Eddie, David and Norma. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, January 28 at 10.45 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for the Baby Unit at the Friarage Hospital. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
HETHERINGTON - January 19 (suddenly), of Shildon. Ruth, aged 84 years, loving sister of Peggy and a wonderful auntie. Would friends please meet for service in the Methodist Church, Shildon on Monday, January 28 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
HOARE - January 19 suddenly but peacefully in hospital, of Scruton. Sam, aged 93 years, beloved husband of Shirley, a dearly loved father, step-father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Would friends please meet for service in St. Radegund's Church, Scruton on Monday, January 28 at 12.00 noon, prior to cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation.
HODGSON - (nee Sparke) January 17, in hospital, of Aldbrough-St-John (formerly of Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees). Marjorie, aged 82 years, wife of the late Eric, mum of Elizabeth and Mark, grandma of Amy, Matthew, Alasdair, Daniel, Tom and Beth. She was loved and will be missed by all of us. Funeral Friday, January 25. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. All welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for The Alzheimers Society c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
HODGSON - On January 15, sadly departed, after a long illness, peacefully in hospital of Esh Winning. Tracy (nee Meadows), aged 33 years, devoted wife of Mark, dearly loved mam of Chloe, Stewart, Beatrice, Kaylum and Tia, a loving daughter of Fred and Ethel, sister of Pauline and Carol, daughter-in-law of Jack and the late Liz, sister-in-law of Robert, Lisa, Jason and Richard and sadly missed by all her family and friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, January 24 at 2.30 p.m. Donations if desired may be given after the service for Cancer Research U.K. Friends welcome for refreshments at Newhouse Club afterwards.
HOWLETT - (nee Mann) January 20 (peacefully, in Hundens Park Care Home). Edith, aged 83 years, formerly of Katherine Street, Darl-ington, beloved wife of the late Leonard, loving mother of Stan and the late Leonard, mother-in-law of Linda, a dear nana, great-nana, sister and aunt. Funeral arrangements to follow.
HOWLETT - Aunt Edie No more times for us to share or memories to make. Those we made are in my heart, never to be replaced. I will miss you so much. Love always, Dot x
HUDSON - January 23, suddenly, in hospital of Hexham Way, Darlington (formerly of Witton Crescent). Harry, aged 80 years, a much loved husband of Doris, a loving dad of Anthony, Harry, Derek, Elaine, June and Val, also a dearly loved father-in-law and grandad. Funeral Wednesday January 30. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
HUNT - January 18, peacefully in hospital, of Bedale. Kath, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Stan, dear aunt of Margaret, Maureen and Margaret and a great-aunt of Andrew and Kevin. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Wednesday, January 23 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for St. Gregory's Church.
INMAN - January 17. Jenny (nee Cartlidge), suddenly, aged 70 years, dearly beloved wife of Norman, much loved and loving mother of Trevor, John, Deborah and the late Derek, loving grandmother of Matthew, Rebecca, Amanda, Christopher, Freddy, Wilfred, Cecily, Joshua and Kelly, dearly loved sister of Elsie, Kathleen, Raymond and the late William and Ethel, also a loving mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29, followed by private cremation. Floral tributes are welcome or donations in lieu may be left for Church Funds. Always giving herself to others, Jenny's kind and generous nature will be sorely missed by all.
IRVING - January 18, in hospital, of Gilesgate. Bill, aged 79 years, son of the late William and Ethel, brother of Vera and Ralph, also uncle, brother-in-law and very dear friend of Malcolm. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, January 29 at 12.00 noon. Afterwards all welcome to the Grange Foundry, Gilesgate. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research U.K. c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham. Plate provided at the Crema-torium.
