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CHAPMAN - On December 23, peacefully, at Teesside Hospice. Mary (nee Forster), much loved by Alastair, Simon and Peter and families. Service and cremation takes place on Saturday, December 29 in the Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. Will friends please meet at Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations in lieu to Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough.
CLARK - (Richmond).December 22 (tragically). Barry, aged 37 years, a dearly treasured son of Maureen (nee Kell) and the late Harold. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Sunderland Crematorium on Monday, December 31 at 3.00 p.m.
COOK - Des, aged 83 years, on December 25, peacefully in hospital, of 67 Harmire Road, Barnard Castle. Dearly loved dad of Graham and Carolyn and a loving grandad. Funeral service in Barnard Castle Methodist Church on Wednesday, January 2 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given for Church Funds.
CRINSON - December 24 (suddenly, at home), of Aged Miners Homes, Shotton. Mary (nee Metcalf), aged 61 years, beloved wife of Colin, devoted mam of Kathleen, William and Stephen, a dear mother-in-law of Duncan, Angela and Tracy and a sadly missed nana. Funeral to take place on Wednesday, January 2. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to Cancer Research. Plate provided at the Crematorium.
DARLING - December 22, at Nottingham, after a long illness. (late of Sacriston and Whitley Bay).Robert Francis, aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of Lynne, brother of Mary, Tom and Frank and the late William.
DAVISON - On December 18, 2001, peacefully at Airedale Hospital. Harry, aged 87 years, of Skipton (formerly of East Cowton and Catterick Village), much missed by the family. The funeral service and cremation took place yesterday, Thursday, in Skipton. Donations, if desired, to Age Concern and the R.N.L.I., c/o Howcroft's Funeral Services, Duckett Street, Skipton, BD23 2EJ.
DEACON - Frank Valentine, aged 90 years, on December 23, peacefully in hospital, of 6 Flatts Road, Barnard Castle. Beloved husband of the late Joan, much loved father of David and Judith and a dearly loved father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Service of Thanksgiving in St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Friday, January 4 at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given in church for the Royal National Institute for the Blind.
DEMPSEY - December 24 (peacefully in Ventress Hall), of Hurworth. James (Jim), aged 69 years, a much loved husband, dad and grandad. For funeral arrangements please contact Darlington Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel. (01325) 463203. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, to the British Diabetic Society, c/o Mr. Moyes, 374 North Road, Darlington.
DRAKE - December 24, peacefully, of West Cornforth. Maria, in her 93rd year, beloved wife of the late Ruben and dearly loved aunt of Carole, Irene and Jennie. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. Friends please meet at the Pentecostal Church, Houghton-le-Spring on Monday, December 31 for a service at 11.30 a.m.
ELEY - December 26 (suddenly), of Shildon (formerly of Ayr, Scotland). Pat, aged 65 years, loving wife of the late George, dearly loved mam of Angela and Pamela, dear mother-in-law of David and Alan, sadly missed nanna of George, Toni and Nicola, also dearest sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church on Thursday, January 3 at 12.25 p.m., followed by private cremation.
EMBLETON - December 26, peacefully in Leeming Garth Nursing Home, formerly of Linden Road, Northallerton. Kathleen Louise, aged 80 years, dearly loved wife of the late Garnet, loving mother of Christopher, Robert and Janet, a dear mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral service and cremation to be held at West Cemetery, Darlington 11.45 a.m. Monday, December 31.
HEBDON - December 25, 2001. Florence Gwendoline, aged 90 years, of Sowerby, Thirsk. Dear wife of the late William Thomas and dear mother of Gwen, Jeff, June, Margaret and the late Ronnie. Funeral service and interment at All Saints' Church, Great Thirkleby on Wednesday, January 2, 2002 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for church funds.
KELL - December 27, peacefully in hospital, of Perm Terrace, Bishop Middleham. John, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Grace and father of Douglas. Funeral Friday. Would friends please meet at 1.00 p.m. for service in St. Michael's Church, followed by interment in the churchyard.
LAING - December 25, peacefully, late of Bradford Crescent, Gilesgate, Durham. Mary (nee Sheen), aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother of Walter, devoted gran of Joseph, Rebecca and Alice and a dear sister. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate, Durham on Wednesday, January 2 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in South Road Cemetery.
LANDY - Sister Mary Celestine, Oaklea Convent, Tunstall Road (formerly of St. Anne's High School, Wolsingham). Suddenly on December 21, aged 76 years. Requiem Mass will be in Oaklea Convent Chapel on Saturday, December 29 at 10.00 a.m., followed by burial in Bishopwearmouth Cemetery.Requiescat In Pace.
LAUDER - Suddenly, December 26, of Ullswater Crescent, Crook. John Robert (Bobby), aged 81 years, devoted husband of Bessie, also a much loved and loving dad, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service in the Salvation Army Hall, Crook at 10.45 a.m. on Monday, December 31, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for Salvation Army Charities.You left behind some broken hearts, some happy memories tooBut we never wanted memories, all we wanted was you.All our lives we will miss you, all our lives we will careAnd there's a special place within our hearts, and you will be forever there.
MANN - December 23, suddenly at home, of Yoredale Avenue, Darlington. Mabel, aged 88 years, dearly loved wife of the late Raymond, much loved sister-in-law, auntie and a dear friend of Jean and Keith. Funeral Thursday, January 3. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
MATSON - December 24, peacefully, of Stainrdop (formerly of Evenwood Gate). Mabel, aged 86 years, loving wife of the late Joseph, a dearly loved mother of Terry and Pamela, a dear mother-in-law of Christy and Derek, also a sadly missed granny. Friends please meet for service in Staindrop Methodist Chapel on Thursday, January 3 at 10.10 a.m., followed by interment in Evenwood Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent to North of England Cancer Research Campaign, c/o Treasurer, Mrs Thwaits, Silver Birches, Moor Road, Cotherstone.
McCLACKLAN - Suddenly, December 23, of St. Chads Close, Bishop Auckland. Tony, aged 43 years, beloved husband of Gail, dearly loved dad of John, Billy and Barbara Ann, loving grandad to John Callum, dear son of John and the late Barbara, also a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.00 p.m. on Monday, December 31, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
METCALF - December 24 (suddenly, but peacefully), of Shildon. Alan, aged 66 years, devoted husband and best friend of Nora, loving dad of Deirdre and special grandad of Andrew and Ryan, respected father-in-law of Steve. Funeral Wednesday, January 2. Would friends please meet for service at 2.25 p.m. in St. John's Church, Shildon, followed by private cremation.
MIDDLETON - December 24 (in hospital), of Wellfield Road South, Wingate. Nellie (nee Bumphrey), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late George and a much loved aunty. Cortege leaving Speckmans Funeral Home, Thursday at 11.20 a.m., for service at Milbank Methodist Church at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment at Deaf Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Bus provided.
MYERS - December 21, of Rowley Crescent, Esh Winning. Doug, aged 83 years, a dear brother and uncle. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Mountsett Crematorium on Monday, December 31 at 11.00 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, for the Renal Unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital, may be sent to N. Alderson Funeral Directors, Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor.
NEESAM - December 23 (peacefully, in hospital), of Scruton. Alan, aged 86 years, beloved husband of Margaret, dearly loved father of Julie, Derek and John, much loved grandfather, great-grandfather and father-in-law. Funeral service to be held at St. Radegun's Church, Scruton on Monday, December 31 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
NICHOLSON - Berwick-upon-Tweed.Saturday, December 22 (peacefully, in hospital), formerly of High Winholme, Danby Wiske. Lawrence William, aged 87 years, dearly loved husband of the late Sybil, devoted father of John and David and daughter-in-law Yvonne, beloved grandfather and great-grandfather of all the family. Funeral service and interment took place on Thursday, December 27 at Hutton.
O'NEIL - December 26 (suddenly), of Bishop Auckland. Hugh, aged 52 years, loving father of Gemma and Richard. Funeral details to follow.
O'SHEA - December 26, of Darlington. Doris, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother of Joan and Maureen, dear mother-in-law of Barry and a loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Thursday, January 3. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m.
RACE - December 25 (suddenly, at home), of Shildon. Wilf, aged 84 years, dearly loved husband of the late Winnie, loving father of Pauline and the late Maureen, dear father-in-law of Nigel, a much loved grandad of Mark, a dearest brother of Lily, will be sadly missed by his close family Pat, Les, Billy, Mabyn and Claira, also by his good friend Fred. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, January 2 at 9.45 a.m.
SINCLAIR - Suddenly, late of Spennymoor. Terence (Terry), aged 69 years, beloved son of Maud and the late John Stephen, dear brother of Jack, Janice, Hilda and the late Arthur, respected brother-in-law and uncle. Service and committal Durham Crematorium Wednesday at 10.00 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only. Cortege leaving sister's residence, 50 Salisbury Crescent, West Cornforth.
SUTCLIFFE - December 21. Jennie, of Clifton Road, Darlington. Beloved sister of Ivy. Funeral Wednesday, January 2. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. At Jennie's request, please no flowers, however, donations may be made for Ward 43, Darlington Memorial Hospital.
SWIFT - December 25 (in the Richardson Hospital). Agnes May, aged 80 years, of Galgate, Barnard Castle. Loving mother of Kath and much loved gran of Robert and Sally. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Wednesday, January 2 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to the Richardson Hospital Amenity Fund.
TAYLOR - On December 24 (suddenly in London), of Middleton Lane, Middleton St. George, formerly of Kilmarnock Road, Darlington. Jansen, aged 31 years, dearly loved son of Sheila and Bart, much loved brother of Gina Michelle and Darren and loving uncle of Selena and Liam. Funeral Thursday, January 3. Friends please meet for service in St. Laurence's Church, Middleton St. George at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment.
THOMAS - On December 22, peacefully, in Hollygarth Care Home, Kibblesworth, late of Wardley and South Shields. James Charles (Charlie), aged 93 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Ellen, father of Margaret and David. Was much loved by all of his family. Requiem Mass at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Birtley on Thursday, January 3 at 1.00 p.m., interment to follow at Chester-le-Street Cemetery. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Alzheimer's Society.R.I.P..
THORNTON - Edith May (Betty), aged 86 years, peacefully, on December 22, of 12A St. Edmund's Close, Brompton-on-Swale, Richmond. Beloved wife of the late Charlie, much loved mother of Sheila and the late David and a loving gran and great-gran. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Brompton-on-Swale on Wednesday, January 2 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, if desired, donations for Church Funds.
VART - December 24, suddenly, of Barnes Road, Darlington. George Edward, aged 91 years, dearly loved husband of Judith, much loved father of Peter, father-in-law of Eileen, grandfather of Ian, Lesley and Sharon and great-grandfather of Harry, Yasmin, Joshua and Lauren. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
WALKER - December 23 (suddenly, in hospital), of 1 Low Lane, Wensley (formerly of Middleham). Joan Violet (nee Wells), aged 65 years, beloved wife of Dave, dearly loved mother of Mandy and Gary and very dear grandma of Hayley and Lydia. Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Wensley on Friday, December 28 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Wensley Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between church funds and the British Heart Foundation. (Plate in church). Friends please meet at church.
WEBB - December 23 (Bishop Auckland). Nelson, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Bessie, a much loved dad of Anthony, Michael, Raymond, Brian, Des and Trevor, also a dearest father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Wednesday, January 2. Would friends please meet at 12.20 p.m. for service in St. Andrew's Church, South Church, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
WETHERELL - Edna (nee Metcalfe), on December 25, peacefully in hospital, aged 84 years, of Thornley. Dearly beloved wife of the late Billy, much loved mam of Jean, Rob, Eric, June, Peter, Ken and the late Bill, also a dear mother-in-law and a devoted nana and great-gran. Cortege to leave residence on Saturday for service at Thornley Methodist Church at 10.00 a.m., prior to interment at Thornley Cemetery. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.
WHITEHOUSE - December 25 (peacefully) at Brentwood Lodge (formerly of 2 The Nurseries, Leyburn). Olive, beloved wife of the late Clarence, a much loved mother of Deborah and a very dear nana to Emma and Christopher. Funeral service at Leyburn Church Saturday, December 29 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Brentwood Lodge, Leyburn. (Plate in church).
WILKINSON - Mrs. Amelia Wilkinson, widow of the late Mr. James Chadwick Wilkinson and mother to Michael, Frank, Sara and James and grandma to Rebecca, Christopher, Hollie and Annaleigh, passed away on December 18, 2001. Her funeral took place at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on December 24, 2001 with family and close friends attending the family grave at Stonefall Cemetery in Harrogate. A kind and loving wife, mother and grandmother who is sadly missed and in our hearts and thoughts daily. Thanks to the nursing staff at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton for their kind care and support.
WOOD - December 24, 2001, suddenly, at home, in Halifax. John Raymond, aged 60 years, a dearly loved husband and friend of Christine, loving dad of Mark and Lisa, precious grandad of Joel and a dear son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. The funeral service will be held at St. John's Church, Bradshaw, Halifax on Monday, December 31 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland, Halifax. Family flowers only please. Donations would be appreciated for Take Heart, c/o Lawrence Funeral Service, Green Hayes, Bell Hall, Halifax, West Yorkshire. Will friends please accept this as the only intimation and meet at the church.
ADAMSON - January 1, peacefully at Dryburn Hospital, of Newton Hall. Bill (William), in his 68th year, beloved husband of Patricia, father of Linda and a much loved grandad of Dale and Jade. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, January 9 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu to Ward 4, Dryburn Hospital, Co. Durham.
