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BIRD - January 5 (in hospital), formerly of Spennymoor. Harry, aged 53 years, dearly loved husband, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and son-in-law. Cremation Durham Crematorium Friday, following a service at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at church.
BROWN - January 3, in St. Helen's Nursing Home, St Helen's Auckland. Herbert, aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of Doris, much loved father of David and Geoffrey and a dear father-in-law of Eileen and Julie, also a dear grandad. Cremation Friday, January 11 at Darlington, following a service in St. Helen's Church at 1.50 p.m. Friends please meet at church.
COOPER - January 4, of Brockwell Court, Coundon Grange, Bishop Auckland, after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity. Frank, aged 67 years, beloved husband of Freda May, loving father to John and partner Carole, dearly loved grandad of Ian and Stuart, dearest brother of Harry, Pam, Brian and the late Joan, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church, Eldon at 2.55 p.m., on Thursday, January 10, followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please
DOYLE - (nee Smelt).January 3, suddenly, late of Vane Terrace, Darlington. Helen Elizabeth, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Joseph Nelson and a dearly loved mother of Bernard and Michael. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m.
DRENON - January 5, at 29 Ashbrook Close, Brandon. Matthew (Matty), aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of Marian (nee Leech), devoted dad of David and Peter, father-in-law of Sheena and Caroline and a precious grandad of Simon, Elizabeth, Amy and Lucy. Service and cremation to take place at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, January 10 at 12.30 p.m. Bus provided, leaving The Brawns Den at 12.10 p.m. Friends welcome for refreshments at The Bay Horse, Brandon Village afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the North of England Cancer Research Campaign.
GARNETT - December 24 (in hospital), of The Meadows, Sedgefield. Sheila, aged 59 years, dearly loved wife of Don, loving mum of Andrew, Iain and Susan, dear mother-in-law and a much loved grandma. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for the British Diabetic Association, Queen Anne Street, London, W1M 0BD.
LINSLEY - January 2 (peacefully, at home), of Cottage Farm, Boldron, Barnard Castle (late of Evenwood). Myra, aged 74 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, devoted mother of John, also a loving grandma of Scott, James and Victoria. Cortege leaving residence on Friday, January 11 at 10.20 a.m. for service in Holy Trinity Church, Startforth at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Evenwood Cemetery.
LITTLEFAIR - December 31 (in hospital), of Coniscliffe Road, Darlington. Joan, beloved wife of the late Albert, devoted mother of the late Ann, dearly loved sister of Nita Dawe and dear aunt of Stephen and Graham. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please.
MATTINSON - January 4, of Shirley Close, Evenwood. Minnie, aged 67 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, devoted mam of Sonia, John, Barry, Joanne, Melvyn and the late Brian, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nana, also a dear sister and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m. on Friday, January 11.
MORLAND - January 3 (suddenly, but peacefully in his sleep at home). Levon, aged 22 years, of School Avenue, West Rainton. A well loved son of Jeff and Sandra, lost brother of Brendan and much loved twin brother of Aran, loving grandson of Jean and Harry, Sid and Edna and will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral to take place on Friday January 11. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, West Rainton at 12.30 p.m., followed by private cremation at Durham Crematorium.
OUTHWAITE - January 1 (suddenly, at home). William (Billy), aged 90 years, of Northallerton. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday January 10, at 11.45 a.m.
PORTASS - Valerie Portass, nee Coates, aged 63 years, of Hogarth Court, Darlington, on January 2, 2002. Friends please meet for service at Holy Trinity Church, Darlington on Thursday, January 10 at 2.30 p.m. This will be followed by a private cremation. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
RACE - January 3 (peacefully in hospital), Stoneleigh (formerly of Cockfield). Albert, aged 80 years, beloved husband of the late Edith. Cremation Thursday, January 10 at Darlington. Cortege leaving his brother's residence at 10.15 a.m. for service in the Crematorium Chapel at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
SMART - January 3 (peacefully) in Maple Lodge, Scotton. Mary, aged 92 years, late of Northallerton. Dearly loved mother of Irene, Clifford and Susan, a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to be held at All Saint's Church,Northallerton on Thursday January 10, at 1.45 p.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only please.
AKERS - January 4, in hospital, of Darlington. Nancy, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Clary, very dearly loved mother of Pat and Lesley, a dear mother-in-law, a treasured grandmother and great-grandmother, also a much loved sister and sister-in-law. Funeral service to take place on Friday, January 11, 11.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium Chapel. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, 150 North Road, Darlington.
ANDERSON - January 6 (in hospital), of Dene View, Salters Lane, Shotton Colliery (formerly of Wingate). Kenneth, aged 43 years, dearly loved son of Ron and the late Martha (Dot), a most precious and beloved brother of Irene, Terry, Bill, Rosena and Ron, a dear brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 1.40 p.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate for service at 1.50 p.m., followed by cremation at Stranton Crematorium, Hartlepool.Sadly missed.
BLAND - January 1, suddenly at home, of Bartlett Street, Darlington. George Arthur, aged 63 years. Funeral Thursday, January 10. Will friends please meet for service and cremation 10.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
BOTCHERBY - January 6, of Grasmere Road, Chester-le-Street. Judith Mary (nee Rudge), formerly of Langley Moor, aged 53 years, dearly loved wife of Richard, much loved mam of Joanna and Philip, loving daughter of Effie and Walter, daughter-in-law of Jessie and Dick, a dear sister of Bill and Helen and a loving grandma. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Brandon on Friday January 11, at 1.15 p.m. Private cremation to follow. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for The Marie Curie Hospice
BURNIP - January 3 (peacefully, in hospital), of Malcolm Avenue, Quarrington Hill. George, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Hannah, dearly loved father of George, much loved father-in-law of Avril, a loving uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle. Cortege to leave residence on Friday, January 11 at 9.40 a.m. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Coronary Care, c/o Yvonne. Plate provided at Crematorium.
CARR - January 5 (peacefully, at home), of Biscop Crescent, Newton Aycliffe. Mary, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, a dear mam of Melvyn, Malcolm, George, Steven, Leslie, Mavis, Denise and the late Jimmy, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Monday, January 14. Cortege to leave son's residence 61 Hatfield Road, Newton Aycliffe 10.45 a.m. for service 11.00 a.m. at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to private cremation. Would friends please meet at church.
CARTER - Sylvia, aged 68 years, suddenly, on January 4, of Victoria Road, Barnard Castle. Beloved daughter of the late May and Alfred Victor Carter, dearest sister of the late Ted and Peg and loving companion to Mandy and Holly. Funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Thursday, January 10 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church, if desired, floral tributes may be sent to Thomas Lee and Sons, Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle.
COWIE - Eric, aged 69 years, peacefully in hospital, on January 5, of 2 Office Square, Staindrop. Dearly loved husband of Margaret and much loved dad of Wayne and Virginia. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Staindrop on Friday, January 11 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, if desired, donations for Ward 7 Trust Fund, Bishop Auckland General Hospital are being accepted by Thomas Lee and Sons, Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
ELLWOOD - January 3, of Darlington. Irene (nee Armstrong), aged 73 years, beloved wife of Maurice, loving mother of Susan and Linda and Garry, loving nanna to Joanne, Rebecca, Lee, Anthony and Steven. Funeral private to family. No flowers please. Any donations may be sent to St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
FARLEY - January 5. Lizzie May, aged 97 years, late of Sowerby and Cherry Garth, much loved mother of Pam, nan to Anthony and Angelena. Funeral service to be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Monday, January 14 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Please send flowers to Wilson, Willoughby and Wetherills, 223 High Street, Northallerton.
FARRELL - January 5 (suddenly), of Shildon. Nicholas, aged 86 years, loving husband of Kathleen. Funeral details later.
FIELD - Framwellgate Moor.January 2 (peacefully), in Dryburn Hospital. Lydia, aged 92 years. Will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet at St. Aiden's Church, Framwellgate Moor on Thursday, January 10 at 3.00 p.m. for service, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
FRANKLIN - January 4, peacefully at Hackworth House, Shildon. Olive, aged 87 years, a dear sister of Dennis and the late Edward and Jim, dearest sister-in-law of Laura and Dorothy, also sadly missed aunt and great-aunt. Friends please meet for service in Auckland Park Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, January 9 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in Rosemount Cemetery.
HANNAR - January 4 (peacefully in hospital), of Coundon Grange. Dolly, aged 80 years, loving wife of the late Robert, a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, beloved sister of the late Bessie, also a sadly missed aunty. Friends please meet for service in the Valley Methodist Chapel on Monday, January 14 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
HERRON - January 4 (peacefully in hospital), of Gully Road, Wingate. Mary Ellen (nee Howarth), aged 90 years, dearly loved wife of the late Joseph, dearly loved mother of Pamela, Shirley and the late Joseph, dearest mother-in-law of Joseph, Derek and Loraine, much loved grandma and great-grandma. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 10.35 a.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church for service at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
KEENAN - Patricia, January 4, died surrounded by her loving family after a short illness, of Chelsea Court, Darlington (formerly of Gainford), loving wife of Richard, dearly loved mum of Peter, Wendy, Frances, Michael and Robert and much loved nanna. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. Augustine's Church at 12.15 p.m., followed by private interment. Donations may be sent to St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington.
LYNN - (nee Ogden).January 4 (peacefully), of Coxhoe. Edith, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Matthew, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday January 11, at 2.00 p.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium. Also many thanks to Acorn Grange and Lothian House staff.
McLEAN - January 6, at The Old Post Office, Castle Bolton. Peter, aged 59 years, beloved husband of Valerie, dearly loved father of Mark and much loved son of Esther. Funeral service and cremation at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Friday, January 11 at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between the British Heart Foundation and the Macmillan Nurses' Fund (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the crematorium.
PARKER - Formerly of Killingworth Drive, Sunderland. Peacefully in hospital, after a short illness, on January 4, aged 90 years. Sidney, beloved husband of Jose (nee Keightley) and much loved father of Guy, Judith and Anne, a loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 12 in Sunderland Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Guide Dogs for The Blind Association, Highfield Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 2QW.
ROBSON - January 3, peacefully, of Newton Hall. Joyce, aged 74 years, a dear wife of Ken, much loved mother of Nigel and Michael, a dear mother-in-law, sister and aunt and also a dearest nana of Jake and Mollie. Friends please meet at All Saints' Church, Newton Hall 12.15 p.m. Friday, January 11 for service, prior to cremation at Durham.
THOMPSON - January 5 (in hospital), of Billy Row (formerly of Sacriston). Alan, aged 74 years, loving husband of Betty, dearly loved stepfather, grandfather, brother and uncle. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Monday, January 14 at 3.30 p.m., followed by cremation.
TURNER - January 7 (suddenly), of Bedale. David, aged 44 years, a much loved son of Ken and the late Moira, stepson of Sheila, also a dear brother and brother-in-law of Robin and Yvonne. Funeral service to be held at Aiskew Methodist Church on Friday, January 11 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation.
UNDERWOOD - Peacefully, at home, January 4. WilliamChristopher (Bill), aged 79 years, a dear husband, father and grandfather. A private service and cremation (by invitation), will be held on Friday, January 11. Family flowers only.
WAITES - January 2 (after a long illness), of Maple Avenue, Shildon. Lilian Margaret (nee Lonsdale), aged 70 years, beloved wife of the late George William, a loving mother of Anita, Tony and Joann. Funeral Friday, January 11. Would friends please meet at 12.30 p.m. for service in St. John's Church, Shildon, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
WETHERILL - January 5 (peacefully in Leeming Garth). Joseph, aged 89 years, of Northallerton, a dearly loved brother and uncle. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Friday, January 11 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please.
ADAMS - January 7, of Sherburn Village. Jerald, aged 62 years. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. Cremation strictly private.
ALLISON - January 7 (in hospital), of Thornton Lodge Nursing Home, Thornton Rust (formerly of East Witton). Georgina Morland, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Robert Jeffrey Allison and a very dear sister and aunt. Funeral service private. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for the Richmondshire Alzheimer's Society, c/o Sanderson and Co. Funeral Directors, St. Matthews Works, Leyburn, North Yorks. DL8 5EG.
