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BAYLES - January 5 (suddenly), of Front Street, West Auckland. Ken, aged 63 years, loving son of the late John and Ethel, dearest brother to John, Ethel, Allan, the late Brian and Alma, also a very loving uncle, good friend and respected work colleague. Will friends please meet for service in West Auckland Methodist Chapel at 1.45 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, followed by cremation at Darlington.
BIRCHENOUGH - January 7 (in hospital) of Belmont. Una, beloved wife of the late Laurie, much loved mam of Andrea and a loving grandma to Danielle. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Saturday January 12, at 9.30 a.m.
BROWN - January 5, in Devonshire House (formerly of Bildershaw Bank). Ellen (nee Dowling), aged 85 years, loving wife of the late William, dear mother, granny and great-granny. Friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church on Tuesday, January 15 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery.
DEAL - January 7 (peacefully, in hospital). Benjamin Robert (Bob), dearly loved husband of Joyce, a dear brother-in-law and much loved uncle. Funeral service to be held in St. John's Church, Stillington on Monday, January 14 at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment in churchyard. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to the Kidney Unit, North Tees Hospital, Stockton.
HALL - January 5 (peacefully), of Shildon. Joseph Edwin Armstrong (Eddie), aged 90 years, loving husband of the late Millie, dearly loved dad of Kathleen and Joyce, dear granda of Andrew, Julie, Melanie and Lindsey, devoted great-granda of Jasmine and Eleanor, also a sadly missed father-in-law of Fred and Jo. Friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church on Tuesday, January 15 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington.
JACKSON - January 6, of Steavenson Street, Bowburn. Ivan, aged 56 years, beloved husband of Maureen, dearly loved dad of Glenn and Dale, much loved son-in-law of Bridget Harry and a brother-in-law of Elaine and Derek and a loving uncle to Cheryl and Steven. Would friends please meet for service in Bowburn Methodist Chapel on Friday January 11 at 11.00 a.m. prior to interment in Bowburn Cemetery.
JACKSON - January 7 (peacefully, in hospital), of Trees Park, Middleton-St-George. William Arthur, aged 75 years, beloved husband of the late Mary Teresa, a dear father of Maureen and Reg. Funeral arrangements later.
LAWLAN - January 2 (peacefully, in St. Helen's Nursing Home), of Dere Avenue, Bishop Auckland. Peggy, aged 79 years, dearly loved wife of Alec and family. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Paulinus R.C. Church, St. Helen's Auckland on Monday, January 14 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery.
MORGAN - January 5, of George Terrace, Bearpark. Jean, aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late Edwin, a much loved mother of Patricia and Wilson, a dear aunty of Cath, Eddy, Samantha and Cynthia and sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 11 at 9.00 a.m.R.I.P.
NEWCOMB - January 7 (suddenly), of High Street, Howden-le-Wear. Bessie, aged 79 years, beloved wife of Frederick Walter, devoted mam of Brian and daughter-in-law Tracy, a much loved and loving gran to Mica, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and auntie. A private family service will be held on Wednesday, January 16 at 11.00 a.m. in Durham Crematorium.
SHIPPEN - January 6 (peacefully, in hospital), of Yorkhill Crescent, Spennymoor. Robert (Bob), aged 74 years, beloved husband of the late Audrey, a dearly loved dad, father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and brother. Cortege leaving daughter's residence, 102 Front Street, Tudhoe Thursday, January 10 at 8.45 a.m., for a service and committal at Durham Crematorium 9.00 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
SMITH - December 29, in hospital, (late of Chestnut Close, Shildon). Ann, aged 59 years, beloved wife of the late Ron, a dearly loved mam of Helen and Tom, also a devoted grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Tuesday, January 15 at 12.45 p.m., followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent to Mrs Smith, 136 Westmorland Street, Darlington, DL3 0NU.
SOWERBY - January 4, in hsopital, of 16 Matfin Court, Sedgefield. Alan, aged 61 years, dearly loved husband of the late Marjorie, a dear father of Helen and Tracey. Cortege leaving residence at 9.00 a.m. on Friday, January 11, for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations please in lieu of flowers to Spennymoor First Res-ponders.
THOMPSON - January 5 (in hospital), of Aged Miners Homes, Crook (formerly of Sacriston and Billy Row). Alan, aged 74 years, loving husband of Betty, dearly loved stepfather, grandfather, brother and uncle. Cortege leaving Aged Miners Homes, Crook at 3.00 p.m. on Monday, January 14, for service at 3.30 p.m. at Durham Crematorium, followed by cremation.
WATSON - January 4 (suddenly), of Bishop Auckland. Arthur, aged 81 years, loving husband of the late Edna, dearly loved dad of Marjorie, much loved grandad of Lisa and Alison, a dear father-in-law of Malcolm, a dearest brother of Norah, sadly missed brother-in-law of Billy and a good friend of Elsie. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, January 15 at 9.30 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only, by request.
WILCOCK - Jean .January 6 (passed away in hospital). Jean, aged 73 years, a deeply loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and a dear friend who will be sadly missed. Humanist service and cremation to take place on Wednesday, January 16 in Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Would friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Ward 25 and Ward 8, James Cook University Hospital. Marton Road, Middlesbrough.
BROOKER - (nee Paylor).January 7, peacefully, of St. Cuthbert's Green, Barton. June Eva, aged 65 years, beloved wife of the late Sydney, dearly loved mum of Caroline, Kathy, Sydney, Marie and Stephen, a dear mother-in-law, a loving nana and great-nana and a dear sister and aunt. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m.
CARRICK - January 5 (suddenly but peacefully), of Bishop Auckland. Albert, aged 85 years, dear husband of the late Eileen, dearest father of Sharon and Peter, dearly loved father-in-law of Jack and Judy, loving grandfather of Christopher, Andrew, Matthew and Daniel, also a sadly missed great-grandfather of Jack. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, January 16 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation.'A true gentleman to the end.'
CHANDLER - January 7 (suddenly), at Chandler Gallery, Hunton. Charles Rupert, aged 65 years, beloved husband of Daphne and a very dear uncle. A private family funeral service will take place on Monday, January 14, after which Daphne would be pleased to see any friends or acquaintances at Chandler Gallery for a drink from6 pm to 8 pm
DALTON - January 7 (peacefully, in hospital), of Greenbank Road, Darlington. Beryl, aged 49 years, dearly loved wife of Michael, much loved mam of Michelle, beloved daughter of Ruby and the late Fred Robinson, dearest sister of Jacqueline and Peter and a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral Tuesday, January 15. Friends please meet for service in St. John's R.C. Church, Central Avenue, Billingham at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Teesside Crematorium.R.I.P.
GIBSON - January 8, at Hollyacre Rest Home, Sacriston, late of Fairview, Witton Gilbert. Hilda, aged 88 years, beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth and dear cousin of Marian and Ernie, dear auntie of Joanne, Peter, Carl and Angela and also Julia and Margaret. Friends please meet for service in Witton Gilbert Parish Church on Saturday, January 12 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard.
GLANCEY - January 8 (peacefully, in hospital), of Neasham Road, Darlington.William (Bill), aged 75 years, beloved husband of the late Gwendoline Mary, much loved dad of Wendy, Judy, Vivien, Jeffrey, Kevin and Phil, loving brother of Betty, also a dearly loved brother-in-law, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Tuesday, January 15. Would friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for Requiem Mass at St. Teresa's R.C. Church, Darlington, followed by interment at the West Cemetery, Darlington.
GLASPER - January 8 (in hospital), of Oakwood, Coxhoe (formerly of Spenny-moor), after a long illness borne with great courage and dignity. Keith, aged 50 years, dearly loved and special husband of Kathleen, a devoted dad of Darren and a dear son and brother. Would friends and family please meet at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe Tuesday, January 15 for a service at 11.20 a.m., followed by private cremation. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to "Motor Neurone Care and Research Centre", c/o the R.V.I. Hospital, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.
HALL - January 7, suddenly, of Howden-le-Wear, formerly of Bracks Farm, Bishop Auckland. David Robert, aged 83 years, beloved husband of Susan, also a much loved and loving dad of Julie, Carolyn and David. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, January 14, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
HOGGAN - January 6 (peacefully, in hospital), of Chilton. Betty (nee Pearce), a dearly loved mother of the late Billy, dearest mother-in-law of Ann, much loved sister of Dot and Joan and a very dear aunt and great-aunt. Friends please meet for service in Windlestone Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, January 16 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.'A kind and gentle lady, who will be greatly missed.'
HURWORTH - January 8, of Cumberland Terrace, Willington. Henry, aged 68 years, beloved husband of Dorothy, loving father of Tony and Diane, dear brother of Connie and Arthur and also a devoted grandad of Paul. Friends please meet for service at St. Stephen's Church, Willington on Saturday January 12,at 10.45 a.m. Interment to follow.
KEEPIN - January 6 (suddenly, at home), of Burnigill, Meadowfield. Helen (Ella), aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, dearly loved mother of Fred and daughter-in-law Pat, also much loved grandmother of Kevin. Funeral Monday. Would friends please meet at 1.00 p.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium.
LITTLE - January 5, suddenly, of Hundens Lane, Darlington. Thomas Henry, aged 71 years, dear friend of Billy, Ronnie, Carol, Susan and Dave. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
MARCHANT - January 7, of Burnigill, Meadowfield. Jennie, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Jesse, much loved mother of Irma and Keith, mother-in-law of Barbara and Terry, dearly loved gran of Jonathan and Louise, Clare and Andrew, Christopher and Nichola and Lesley and a loving great-gran of Abbie, Alice and Elle. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Wednesday, January 16 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.Re-united with our beloved dad.
MARSH - January 8 (suddenly), of 79 Taylor Avenue, Bearpark. Ronnie, aged 46 years, beloved husband of the late Angela, much loved dad of Caroline, Rebecca and the late Claire and will be sadly missed by all the family. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Ushaw Moor on Tuesday, January 15 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.R.I.P..
MILLER - December 29 (suddenly passed away in Hong Kong), of Brunel Way, Darlington. May, beloved wife of the late Dusty, devoted mother of Andrew, David and Duncan, also a loving mother-in-law, gran, sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Funeral Tuesday January 15. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Cremator ium.
MOORE - January 4, of 3 Newbiggin Lane, Lanchester. Doris Monica (nee Elgy), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late William, dearly loved mother of Billy and Melvyn. Friends please meet for service in Lanchester Methodist Church on Monday, January 14 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium.
PARKIN - January 5 (peacefully, in hospital), of Cleveland View, Fishburn. Ritchie, aged 70 years, dearly loved husband of Rita, a very caring dad of Richard, Graeme, Ian and Donna, a dear father-in-law, granda, brother, brother-in-law and friend. Funeral Monday, January 14. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.We know our Granda up above will always look down and send his love.Michael, Jade, Sean, Zoe and Jordan.
PUNTON - Sacriston.January 4 (peacefully, in hospital). John Robson (Jack) of Hollyacres, recently of Plawsworth Road in his 77th year, beloved husband of the late Margaret, a wonderful father to Margaret, a devoted 'adopted' grandad to Derick, a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. A true friend to many. Friends please meet for service on Monday January 14 at The Methodist Church, Sacriston at 11.50 a.m., followed by cremation at Birtley. Cut flowers only. Friends are invited to return to The Methodist Church Hall for refreshments.
ROBINSON - January 7 (peacefully in hospital, after a long illness bravely borne), of Coronation. Robbie, aged 74 years, a devoted partner of the late Lillian Potter and will be sadly missed by all the family and friends. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church, Eldon on Wednesday, January 16 at 10.15 a.m., followed by interment in Rosemount Cemetery.
ROBINSON - January 8 in Plymouth, late of Darlington and Fishburn, Doris aged 97 years loving wife of the late Albert loving mam of Colin and Pat, dear gran of Graham, Brian and Denise. Funeral will be held in Plymouth.
ROCHESTER - Idaline, died peacefully on January 1, 2002, aged 91. Dearly loved and loving wife of George, mother ofDorothy and Tony and grandmother of Ruth and Catherine. Service will be at 10.30 a.m. Monday, January 14 in South Road Crematorium Chapel, Durham. Family flowers only.
SKAIFE - January 7 (peacefully, at home), of 10 Burnmere, Spennymoor. Edith (nee Newell), aged 66 years, beloved wife of Christopher, a dearly loved mam of Christine and David, a dear mother-in-law of Malcolm and Jill, a much loved grandma of Michael, Melanie, Kelly and Luke and a loving great-grandma. Would friends please meet in Trinity Methodist Chapel, Rosa Street, Spennymoor Monday for a service at 9.30 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Chapel Funds
STEWART - January 7, in South Church Nursing Home, Bishop Auckland, formerly of Windmill.Muriel Mary (nee Godfrey), aged 71 years, beloved wife of the late Douglas, devoted mam of Douglas, Anne, Denise, Geoffrey, Elizabeth and Michael, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving grandma and great-grandma. Cortege to leave her son's residence, 99 Low Etherley at 1.00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16 for service in Windmill Methodist Chapel at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Will friends please meet at chapel. Family flowers only. Donations to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, may be left at chapel, if so desired.
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.
WOODWARD - January 3, at his daughter's home in Somerset (formerly of Thirsk and Durham). Thomas Bone, aged 82 years. Funeral service at St. George's Church, Beckington, Somerset on Monday, January 14 at 12.30 p.m. Enquiries to W. Adlam & Son Ltd, Frome.Tel: (01373) 452100.
