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HALE - February 20, after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dennis, aged 62 years, of Crook, devoted husband of Susan (nee Minto), devoted dad of Judith, dear father-in-law of Paul, a much loved and loving grandad to Christopher and Sarah, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, February 29, followed by cremation at Durham. Floral tributes welcome or, if preferred, a donation can be made to the Haematology Unit at North Tees Hospital. After the service, all are invited for refreshment at The Colliery Inn, Crook.
HAMMOND - February 13, suddenly at home, of Rockwell Avenue Darlington. Leslie, aged 80 years, son of the late Thomas and Mary, loving brother of Betty, Alfie and Tucker and a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Thursday February 21. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 10.45 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please.
HANKEY - February 19, peacefully at home with his family after illness borne with great patience and courage. Peter, aged 78 years, of Bishop Auckland, devoted husband of Maureen, beloved dad of Michael, Nicholas, Christopher and Marion, also a much loved and loving grandad to Jonathon, Portia, Victoria and the late Richard. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.45 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given to the Bishop Auckland Rotary Club Insulin Pump Appeal c/o the family.
HANLEY - February 13, peacefully at home, of St. Leonard's Lodge, Durham. Elizabeth aged 78 years, beloved wife of Alfred, a devoted mother of Margaret, John, Patrick and Ellen, also a remarkable and inspirational grandma of John, Martin, Rebecca, Jessica, Anna and Megan. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Godric's R.C. Church, Durham on Friday February 22 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at South Road Cemetery.
HARPER - February 17, peacefully, at Hundens Park Care Home, Darlington. Eva, aged 93 years, formerly of Sherburn Hill, devoted wife of John (Jack), a beloved sister, aunt and great-aunt. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Will friends please meet Wednesday, February 27 at 11.30 a.m. for service at St. Lawrence's Church, Hallgarth, Pittington, followed by interment in St Lawrence's Churchyard. All floral tributes to be sent to Co-operative Funeral Care, Moor Cottage, Front Street, Sherburn Hill, DH6 1PA.
HARPER - February 17, peacefully, at Hundens Park Care Home, Darlington. Eva, aged 93 years, formerly of Sherburn Hill, devoted wife of John (Jack), a beloved sister, aunt and great-aunt. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Will friends please meet on Wednesday, February 27 at 11.30 a.m. for service at St. Lawrence's Church, Hallgarth, Pittington, followed by interment in St Lawrence's Churchyard. All floral tributes to be sent to Co-operative Funeral Care, Moor Cottage, Front Street, Sherburn Hill, DH6 1PA.
HEPPLESTONE - February 21, (peacefully, in hospital). Ivy, aged 79 years, of Northallerton. Dearly loved wife of Eric, loving mother of Peter and Paul, mother-in-law of Penny and Carol and a dearest grandma to Nick and Emma. Funeral service and cremation to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday February 28, at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for The Garra Ward at The Friarage Hospital.
HODGSON - Ernie, late of Thornton-le-Beans, died peacefully in hospital, aged 86 years, on Wednesday, February 20, 2008. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Funeral service will take place at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, February 28 at 2.15 p.m.
HOPE - February 17, of High Shaws, Brandon. Alice, aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late Alfie, also a loving mother, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, Brandon on Monday, February 25 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
HOPPS - February 16, suddenly at home in Crook. Lawrence, aged 68 years, beloved husband of Doreen, a dear father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 10.00 a.m., on Friday, February 22, followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
HOWDON - Peacefully in Southwoods Nursing Home. William (Willy) of Osmotherley aged 77 years, a dearly loved husband of Marjorie, father of Michael and Linda, father-in-law of Keith and a loving grandad of Joe and Ben. Funeral service at St. Peter's Church on Monday, February 25 at 11.00 a.m., followed by inter-ment. No flowers. Family to meet at South End. Donations in lieu for the League of Friends and St. Peter's Fabric Fund.
HUTCHINSON - Rita, aged 75 years, of Fishburn. Dear sister of Doris, Barry and the late Eileen, sister-in-law to Harold and Hazel and also a dearly loved aunt. Funeral service and cremation to take place on Monday, February 25 at 11.30 a.m. in Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
HUTCHINSON - February 15, of Shildon. Doreen, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Mark, devoted mother of Barry and Keith, dear mother-in-law to Dianne and Susan, also a much loved and loving grandma and great-grandma. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. on Monday, February 25.
ICETON - Mary Josephine Mary (nee Snowden), died peacefully in her sleep in her 92nd year, within the warmth of her family's loving care, following a long illness. Born and bred in Elland, West Yorkshire, Mary married George and moved to Greta Bridge, near Barnard Castle before residing in Hartlepool for over forty years. Loving and beloved wife to George, devoted mother to Steven, Sylvia, Linda and Sheila, adoring grandma to Paul, Glen, Vicki, Kathleen, David, Alexander and Verity and proud great-grandma of Max, Harriet and Charlie. A compassionate matriarch enriched with patience and strength Mary dedicated her life to her family who will always love and remember her with heartfelt gratitude. Funeral service to be held at Holy Trinity Church, Seaton Carew on Thursday, February 21 at 3.00 p.m., followed by private cremation at Stranton Grange Crema-torium. Friends and family please meet at Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Holy Trinity Church or Macmillan Nurses, Caroline Street, Hartlepool.
IRVING - February 15, suddenly at Alwyn Road, Darlington. Ronald, aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Joyce, also a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Will be sadly missed. Funeral Friday, February 22. Friends please meet for service in Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery.
JOBLING - February 11. William, aged 93 years (peacefully in hospital, after a short illness), devoted husband of the late Margaret Frances, loving father of Alan, Beryl, Paul and Elaine, grandfather of Kevin, Caroline, Luke, Natalie, Gavin and Helen-Margaret, also a great-grandfather. Friends please meet at Sedgefield Methodist Church on Wednesday, February 20 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Teesside Crema-torium, Middlesbrough at 11.00 a.m.
JOBLING - February 11. William, aged 93 years (peacefully in hospital, after a short illness), devoted husband of the late Margaret Frances, loving father of Alan, Beryl, Paul and Elaine, grandfather of Kevin, Caroline, Luke, Natalie, Zoe, Gavin and Helen-Margaret, also a great-grandfather. Friends please meet at Sedgefield Methodist Church on Wednesday, February 20 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Teesside Crema-torium, Middlesbrough at 11.00 a.m.
JOHNSON - Unexpectedly, at home on Saturday, February 16. Jean Ann (known as Ann), aged 56 years, of Sedgefield. Wife and best friend of Barry, brilliant mum of Emma and Bruce and also a dear friend and running partner to many. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, February 26 at 2.30 p.m. in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only by request and donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Haematology Unit, University Hospital of North Tees, Hardwick, Stockton, TS19 8PE. Resting at and all enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare, Cedar Cottage, Front Street, Sedgefield. Tel. (01740) 621652.
JONES - February 17, of St. Helens. Trevor, aged 73 years, dearly beloved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Stephen, father-in-law of Stephanie and dear grandad of Daniel and Marcus. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.15 p.m. on Friday, February 22, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Cemetery.
JONES - February 18, peacefully in hospital. Joseph, aged 82 years, of Chilton. Devoted husband of the late Betty, a much loved dad, father-in-law, granda and great-granda, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Aidan's Church, Chilton at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, followed by interment in Chilton Cemetery.
KELLETT - Roy, aged 71 years, of Pinfold Lane, Butterknowle, on February 15. Dearly loved husband of Val, much loved dad of Richard and Joanne, dear father-in-law of Jackie and David and loving grandad of Bradley, Jordan, Holly, Grace and Thomas. Funeral service in St. John's Church, Lynesack on Tuesday, February 26 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, to Cancer Research U.K., may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
KELLEY - John (Jack) died peacefully at home after a brief illness, aged 91 years. He will be sadly missed by his children and grandchildren. Funeral service will take place at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday February 27 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Fire Service Benevolent Fund.
KITCHING - Peter Giles On February 17. Peter (Chief Engineer B.P.), a dearly loved husband of Sally (nee Dowding), dearest dad of Sandra and Peter, devoted and treasured grandad of Timmy, Hannah, Bryn, Fraser and Reuben, a loved and respected father-in-law of Tim and Mandy and a special friend of Matthew. Relations and friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Hart Village for funeral service on Friday February 22 at 12.00 noon and afterwards at The Staincliffe Hotel, Seaton Carew. Private burial. No flowers by request. Donations to Hartlepool and District Hospice, if so desired.
LAIDLAW - Peacefully in Whitby Hospital on February 15. Alan, aged 75 years, of Newholm, late of Darlington, (ex. British Rail worker). Beloved husband of Maureen, loving father of Kevin, Lyn, Nigel and Colin, also a dear grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service takes place at 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday February 26, in St. Margarets Church, Aislaby, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory to The Heather Unit, Whitby Hospital. Resting at, and all enquiries to: Kevin Moxon, Funeral Service Limited, Whitby. Tel: (01947) 810257.
LEES - Dorothy Joan, aged 86 years, peacefully in hospital on February 17, of Tempest Anderson House, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Geoff, a dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, gran and friend to so many. Funeral Monday, February 25. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for The Trust Fund, Ward 41, Darlington Memorial Hospital.
LIDDELL - February 15, of Bishop Auckland. Anne Marie, aged 88 years, a dearly loved aunt who will be sadly missed. Will all family and friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.00 noon on Monday, February 25, followed by cremation in Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. Transport from church to Durham is provided.
LINCOLN - February 11, suddenly at home of Gilesgate. Rolly, aged 59 years, dearly loved husband of Angela, much loved dad of John, Andrea and Louise and a treasured grandad of Anthony, Josh, Jamie-Lee, Shania, Paige and Leon. Friends please meet for service in St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate on Thursday, February 21 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends welcome for refreshments at Durham Cricket Club afterwards.
LOVEDAY - February 18, in hospital, of Emery Close, Hurworth (formerly of Norwich). Hilda (Jan), aged 97 years, beloved wife of the late George, dearly loved mother of John, Dorothy, Brenda, Jan and the late George, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Friday February 29. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Hurworth at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please.
MARR - February 20, peacefully, at home. Ada, aged 93 years, of Woodland Crescent, Kelloe. Beloved wife of the late Reuben, precious and much loved mam of Jack, Stan, Mary, Tom, Billy, Helen, Margaret and the late Sally, loving mother-in-law and a devoted nanna, grandma and great-grandma. Cortege to leave residence on Tuesday, February 26 for service at St. Helen's Church Kelloe 2.30 p.m., prior to interment at Kelloe Cemetery. You dedicated your life to your family. We will love and keep you in our hearts forever. Mam, you are in our every heartbeat.
McGLYNN - February 19, (in hospital), of Darlington. Thomas Anthony, (Tony), aged 86 years. Dearest husband of Barbara, much loved dad of Ann, Jane and John, father-in-law of Tony, Gordon and Lorna, also a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. Family and friends welcome, please meet at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday February 27, at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired may be made to, The Great North Air Ambulance, (plate at crematorium).
McMAHON - February 14, 2008, peacefully in a nursing home. Doreen, a dearly loved wife of the late John, a much loved sister and mother to all the family. Funeral Tuesday, February 26. Would family and friends please meet for service at 10.00 a.m. at Durham Crematorium. Please send flowers to Co-operative Funeral-care, 20 Macmillan Road, Newton Aycliffe.
McMORROUGH - February 14 (peacefully), formerly of Lingford Court, Bishop Auckland. Edna (nee Jackson), aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late George and much loved friend of Anne and Bryon. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday, February 25 at 1.30 p.m.
MEARNS - Sunderland. Formerly of Richmond for 15 years. Peacefully in his sleep on Thursday February 14, in St. Georges Nursing Home, Harraton. Leslie, aged 89 years. A dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, (nee Wood) and much loved dad of Margarita and John, a dear father-in-law to Keith and Ros and a devoted granda to Michael, John, Simon, Sam and Sara and also a dearly loved great-grandfather. Would friends please meet on Thursday February 21, for funeral service at Sunderland Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to The Parkinson Disease Society, c/o, Derek Moss Funeral Directors Tel: (0191) 3855959. Always in our hearts
METCALFE - February 18, peacefully at Rydal Care Home, of Stooperdale Avenue, Darlington. Kenneth, aged 79 years, beloved husband of Jean and a loving uncle, especially to Anne. Funeral Wednesday, February 27. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please.
MINNS - Kathryn, nee Kirtley, formerly Playle. On February 14, peacefully in hospital aged 52 years. Dearly loved wife to Dave, much loved mam of Christopher, Caroline and Gareth, cherished daughter of Dennis and the late Betty, loved mother-in-law of Caroline, David and Jane, adored Noo Noo to Adam, Harvey, Ben, Lucy, Luke and Dylan. Friends please meet for service in St. Michael's Church, Bishop Middleham on Friday, February 22 at 12.00 noon, followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Flowers welcome.
MORLEY - Peacefully, in hospital, on February 20. Peter, of Goathland Village. Dearly loved brother of Eric, John and Gladys and a much loved uncle. Funeral service and interment to take place at St. Marys Church, Goathland on Tuesday February 26, at 2.00 p.m. Donations if desired to Macmillan Nurses. Friends please meet at the church. Floral tributes and all enquiries please to, R. Harrison and Sons. Tel: (01947) 897249.
MOXON - Robert William (Bob), aged 76 years, of Richmond, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 19, 2008. Loving son of the late Ron and Grace Moxon, a dear brother of Keith, Rosemary, Anne and their families. Funeral enquiries to John Blenkiron and Sons, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. Tel: (01748) 850033 and details of the funeral will be confirmed in The Northern Echo as soon as they are known.
NAITBY - February 16, of Shildon. John Percy, aged 79 years, beloved husband of Ena, devoted dad of Raymond, dear father-in-law to Sally, also a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 11.20 a.m. on Friday, February 22, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left in church on the marked plate for the Alzheimer's Society.
NEEDHAM - Roy, of The Leas, Sedgefield, died peacefully on February 20, aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Ruth, best dad and greatly loved grandad. Funeral Thursday, February 28. Friends please meet for service in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Flowers, or if preferred, donations may be sent for the Motor Neurone Association c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
NICHOLSON - February 17, suddenly at home in Crook. George, aged 82 years, dearly beloved husband of Marjorie, much loved and loving dad of Susan, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 26, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, can be sent to the Diabetic Society.
