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ROBSON - January 12, of Vancouver Street, Darlington. Gwen, aged 93 years, deeply loved wife of the late David and dear friend of Victor. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for graveside service in the West Cemetery at 10.00 a.m.
SCOTT - January 11, of Leazes Lodge, Durham, (formerly of Priestman Avenue, The Grove). George, aged 81 years, devoted husband of Emily, dearly loved dad of Pamela, Pat and Keith and a loving grandad of Rebecca and Richard. Friends please meet for service in Elvet Methodist Church on Friday January 18, at 2.30 p.m. Private cremation to follow. Friends welcome for refreshments after the service at The Royal County Hotel. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for The Malawi Burns Unit may be sent to, Elvet Methodist Church, Old Elvet, Durham City. No mourning.
STANNARD - (Bill).January 12 (peacefully, at home), of Lilburn Close, Shildon. James William, aged 76 years, beloved husband of Jenny (nee Foster), loving father of Barry, Ian and Jennifer and a much loved father-in-law of Shelagh, Pat and David, also a dearly loved grandfather of Neil, Rebecca, Richard, Jane, Andrew and Kate. Would friends please meet for a service in the Methodist Chapel, Shildon on Tuesday, January 22 at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be left at chapel for The British Heart Foundation, to be followed by private cremation at Durham.
STONES - January 11 (peacefully, in hospital), of Walker Drive, Bishop Auckland. Denis, aged 69 years, husband of Audrey, also a loving dad, father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad, brother and uncle. Friends please meet for service in Woodhouse Close Church on Tuesday, January 22 at 2.25 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
SUTTON - January 12 (suddenly, in Aycliffe Nursing Home), of Wren Avenue, Darlington. Herbert, aged 81 years, a dear husband of Ann, loving dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Monday January 21. Would friends please 3.45 p.m. for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please by request. Donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation, plate will be available at crematorium.
TURNER - January 14, in Portland House Nursing Home, Willington. Elsie (nee Hetherington), aged 88 years, much loved as the wife of the late Norman, mother to Carol and grandmother of Megan. Service to be held in St. Andrew's Church, Westgate-in-Weardale on Sunday, January 20 at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Any donations to the Weardale Choral Society. Tel. (01388) 517145.
BAYLES - January 14 (suddenly, at home), of Randolph Terrace, Evenwood. John Eric, aged 61 years, a dearly loved and loving husband and best friend of Joan, a loving dad of Jackie and Janine and family, also a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Wednesday, January 23. Would friends please meet at 2.10 p.m., for service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be sent to the Butterwick Hospice, Macmillan House, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland.
BOWES - January 16, passed away in Aycliffe Nursing Home. Ronald, aged 77 years, dearly loved husband of Sheila, loving father of Eleanor and John, a dear father-in-law of Elaine, also a loving grandad of Lyndon and Charlotte. Funeral Tuesday, January 22. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to Co-operative Chapels of Rest, Newton Aycliffe.
CARLILE - January 14 (suddenly at home), of 49 Winton Road, Northallerton. Stephen John, aged 75 years, much loved husband of the late Barbara and father of Elizabeth and Peter. Funeral Wednesday, January 23. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at 2.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Save The Children Fund.
CLAYTON - January 15 (suddenly, in Tenlands Nursing Home). Thomas (Tot), aged 79 years, husband of the late Emily, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Cortege to leave daughter's residence, 55 Lumley Crescent, Ferryhill at 1.40 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22 for service and cremation in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to Tenlands Residents Fund.
CORNER - On January 12, suddenly and tragically, as the result of a road accident, of Cowling Manor. Margaret, dearly loved wife of Richard, devoted mother of Catherine and Mark, mother-in-law of Julie. Private family cremation followed by Thanksgiving Service at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale 1.30 p.m. Monday, January 21. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the North Yorks. Ambulance Service and Burrill Church Funds.
GRAHAM - January 14, of Eden Cottage, Darlington. Kathleen, aged 86 years, much loved wife of the late James Edward (Eddie) and very dear sister of Violet and James (Jimmy). Funeral Tuesday January 22. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m.
GRAHAM - January 16, 2002. Margaret Mary, aged 89 years, of Ferryhill. Devoted wife of the late Laurie, loving mother of Stan, grandma of Kevin, Trevor and Louisa and great-grandma of August, Embla and Callum. Sadly missed.Funeral at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Wednesday, January 23 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
NEWBEGIN - January 15, in The Fields Home, Etherley, formerly of Bishop Auckland. Irene, aged 92 years, a dearly loved sister to the late Annie and Winnie. By her own request a private service will be held in Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23. Family flowers only please.
RAMM - January 15, of 16 Rowley Close, New Brancepeth. Isabella (Bell), aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Norman, loving mother of Norman and Diane, much loved grandma of David and Lyndsey and a dear sister. To be received into St. Catherine's Church, New Brancepeth on Tuesday, January 22 at 6.00 p.m., prior to Requiem Mass in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Wednesday at 11.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Bus provided on Wednesday, leaving residence at 11.30 a.m. Friends welcome at New Brancepeth Club afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Church Funds
SIMMONS - January 16, of Devonshire Road, Belmont. Richard (Fred), aged 82 years, dearly loved husband of Marjorie, loving father of Ian and Alan, father-in-law of Pauline and Gill and a dear grandad of Claire, Paul, Kate and Jonathan. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, January 23 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the North of England Children's Cancer Research Fund.
STEVENS - January 12, in London, formerly of St. Helens Auckland. Cyril Edward, aged 59 years, beloved dad of Andrea and Nigel, also dear brother of Tom and Edith. Cortege to leave his brother's residence, 35 Princess Street, Shildon at 1.15 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22 for service in St. Helen's Church at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation at Durham. Will friends please meet at church.
STEWART - The family of the late Muriel Mary wish to express their most sincere thanks to all friends and neighbours for kindness, help, cards and flowers received on their recent sad bereavement. Grateful thanks to all doctors and all staff at South Church Nursing Home for their care, Rev. Richard Bainbridge for a comforting service in Windmill Chapel, also Gibson's Funeral Service for their care and attention to detail.
THOMPSON - January 14, of 13 Bek Road, Framwellgate Moor, Durham. Agnes, aged 74 years, beloved wife of the late Wally, loving sister of Rita and Margaret and a much loved aunt. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, January 23 at 10.30 a.m.R.I.P..
WOODWARD - Ronnie, passed away suddenly in his sleep on Sunday, January 13. Funeral took place on January 17. He will be missed by beloved wife Doreen, daughter Janette, son-in-law Stephen, grandchildren Adam, Matthew, Daniel, Jonathan and Gemma and great-grandchildren Robyn and Holly.
ARTLE - January 18 (at St. John's Nursing Home, after a long illness), of Knightsbridge Avenue, Darlington. George William, aged 76 years, dearly beloved husband of Ann, dear dad of Kevin and May, much loved grandad of Stephanie, Ginette, Roy and Christopher, also a loving great-grandad. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. John's Church at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for St. John's Nursing Home, Hundens Lane, Darlington.
BIRD - January 18, suddenly, of Romanby, Northallerton. Andrew Christopher, aged 36 years, husband of Gill (nee Simpson), dear dad of Lisa and Tom and a dear son and brother. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church 9.30 a.m. Thursday, prior to cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, for Church Funds.
CALDER - January 17, peacefully in Springfield Lodge Nursing Home, West Rainton. James, aged 67 years. Funeral to take place on Friday, January 25. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, West Rainton at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in West Rainton Cemetery.
CAYGILL - Mary (nee Coates), aged 79 years. Peacefully on January 17, at The Richardson Hospital, Barnard Castle, after a long illness, of 10 Hartley Close, Staindrop. Beloved wife of the late Ronnie, much loved mother of Vivien, dear mother-in-law of Ian, loving gran of Caroline and Francis and dearest sister to Ethel and Doris. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Staindrop on Wedne-sday, January 23 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, if desired, donations for Cancer Research are being accepted by Thomas Lee and Sons Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
ENGLISH - Suddenly on November 26, of Station Cottages, Middleton-in-Teesdale. Robert, aged 77 years, loving husband of Joyce, a dear father of Paul and Graeme, also a much loved grandad of Hayley. Funeral Thursday, January 24. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
FLEMING - Patrick (Paddy), aged 59 years. Suddenly, on January 15, of Wathcote Close, Richmond. Dearly loved husband of Doreen, much loved dad of Steven, very dear son of Mary and a dear brother and brother-in-law. Service of Thanksgiving in St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Friday, January 25 at 1.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the Church.
GIBSON - January 8 (passed away suddenly in Morocco), formerly of Pixley Hill. Graham, aged 48 years, a loving and devoted husband of Karen, a much loved son of Lily, a dearest brother of Bev and Tony, also a dear uncle. Funeral Wednesday, January 23. Cortege leaving 19 New Park, Newfield 10.55 a.m. for service at 11.10 a.m. in St. Andrew's Church, South Church, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers to the R.N.L.I., The Boathouse, Ferry Lane, Middleton, Hartlepool.
GITTINS - January 17, peacefully, in Stanton Halll, Darlington. Lavinia, aged 102 years, dearly loved wife of the late Robert Farndale (Bob), dear mother of Stanley and Jean and a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m
GOWLING - January 15 (in hospital), of Killin Road, Darlington. Ethel, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late George, much loved mam of Brian, dearly loved mother-in-law to Maureen, also a treasured grandma of David and Richard. Funeral Thursday, January 24. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service at Northland Methodist Church, Darlington, followed by cremation.
HARDY - January 18, of Eden Cottage, Darlington. Irene, aged 87 years, beloved wife of Arthur, dearly loved mother, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment West Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington
HERRON - January 17 (peacefully, at home), of 10 Lilac Grove, Trimdon Village. Marjorie (nee Marsden), aged 69 years, beloved wife of John (Jacky), dear mother of David and Keith, a much loved nanna and great-nanna, a dear sister of Sheila, a sister-in-law of Bernard, Eric, Neil, Gwen and Vera, also a dear niece of Norman and Vera. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium Chapel at 3.30 p.m. on Wednesday.No flowers by request. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research.
IRVINE - January 16, of Acacia Gardens, Crook. James, aged 73 years, a loving brother, uncle and great-uncle. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, January 24 at 3.00 p.m. Friends and family welcome for refreshments after the service at Crook Cricket Club.
JOHNSON - January 16 (in hospital), of Derwent Road, Ferryhill. Vera, aged 78 years, dearly loved wife of the late Peter, much loved mother of Carol, Barbara and Peter, also a dear gran and great-gran, sister and sister-in-law. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church 10.15 a.m. on Thursday, January 24, followed by cremation at Durham.
LUCAS - January 17 (in hospital), of 11 Davis Crescent, Langley Park. Arthur, aged 79 years, beloved husband of Edna, a dear father of Derek, Brian, Anne, Carol and the late Mary Rayner, also a much loved grandad and father-in-law to Glynis, Linda, Neil, Stuart and Jim. Friends please meet for service at All Saint's Church, Langley Park on Thursday January 24, at 11.15 a.m. Cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to, North of England Cancer Research Campaign c/o, 11 Davis Crescent or may be left in an envelope in church. All welcome back to Langley Park Sports and Social Club.
TURNER - January 16 (peacefully, in Moor Grange), of Lime Road, Ferryhill. Ronald, aged 80 years, a loving uncle of Brian and Audrey, a great-uncle and great-great-uncle. Friends please meet for service and cremation on Wednesday, January 23 at 1.30 p.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel. No flowers by request. Donations, in lieu, to Cancer Research, c/o Mr B. Turner, 3 Diamond Close, Chilton.
WATSON - January 15, in hospital, of Staindrop Crescent, Darlington. Dorothy Mary, aged 84 years, beloved daughter of the late George and Jane Watson. Funeral Thursday, January 24. Friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment at West Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
WHIGHAM - January 19, of Sunnybrow, Willington. Amy, aged 84 years, loving daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Louisa, a loving sister of Doris and devoted friend to Stella and Jennie. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 25 at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please.
WILKINSON - Olive, peacefully on January 17, aged 76 years, of Thirsk. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill, dear mother of Ernest, mother-in-law of Barbara and much loved nanna of Simon and great-nanna of Jazmine, also much loved sister of Charlie. Service and cremation will be held at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, January 24 at 10.15 a.m. Donations to the Coronary Care Unit, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. Plate provided at the crematorium.
ARNOLD - January 20, peacefully in Leeming Garth, of Romanby, Northallerton. Walter William (Bill), aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of Irene, loving father of Peter and John and a dear father-in-law and grandpa. Funeral service to be held in Romanby Methodist Church 1.45 p.m. Thursday, prior to cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, for Cancer Research and Church Funds.
BAXTER - January 18 (peacefully, at home), of Westmoreland Street, Darlington. Nellie, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Kenneth, a dear mam of Denise and Hazel, a devoted nana of Tracey, Mark, Julie, Alison and Gary, great-nana of Kendra, Daniel, Michael, Josh, Morgan and Bethany. Funeral Friday, January 25. Will friends please meet for service 1.30 p.m. at St. Mark with St. Paul's Church, Darlington, prior to interment.
BELL - January 19 (very suddenly, at home), of Copley Village. Robert, aged 60 years, loving husband of Alison, a dear stepfather of Richard, Ingrid, Fiona and Catherine, also a much loved brother of Brenda. Funeral Friday, January 25. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
