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HORNER - February 20 (suddenly), of Bouch Street, Shildon. Margaret (nee Leng), aged 57 years, loving wife of the late Raymond, dear mam of Andrew and Barbara, dearest nana of Leanne and Emily. Sadly missed sister of Stephen and a much loved sister-in-law of Ann, also a dearly loved aunt, great-aunt, mother-in-law and step-nan. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Thursday, February 28 at 1.25 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington.
MEAD - Vic, aged 75 years, peacefully in hospital on February 20, of 6 Colburn Lane, Colburn. Dearly loved partner and friend of Betty and very dear friend to Rab. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Thursday, February 28 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church.
MOSES - February 22 (peacefully), of Acorn Grange, West Cornforth (late of Coxhoe). Florrie, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late George, a dear sister of Becky and Bella, also a loving aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday at 3.30 p.m. Will friends please meet at the crematorium.
PEARSON - February 24, peacefully, in St. John of God Hospital, Scorton. Vera, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Stanley, formerly of Turker Lane, Northallerton and Newsham Grange, South Otterington. A dearly loved mum, nana, great-nana and sister. Funeral service to be held in Northallerton Methodist Church on Friday at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, for the Alzheimer's Society.
SIMPSON - February 22 (peacefully, in hospital), of Byland Avenue, Northallerton. Olive, aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of the late Maurice. Funeral service and cremation to be held in West Cemetery, Darlington on Thursday, February 28 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please.
STUBBS - Dr. Hubert William Dyson Stubbs (Bill), aged 74 years, peacefully in hospital on February 20, after a short illness, of Gilling West, Richmond. Beloved husband of the late Sadie, much loved father of Anne, David and Sally, loving grandfather of Jennifer, Rachel and Sarah and very dear friend to Pam. Funeral service at St. Agatha's Church, Gilling West on Wednesday, February 27 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given in church to be divided between Cancer Research U.K. and Church Funds.
THREADKELL - February 22 (peacefully, in hosptial), of Eastbourne Nursing Home, Darlington. Carmel Patricia, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Kenneth George, loving mother of June Patricia, mother-in-law of Brian, nanna of Karen, a much loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral Thursday, February 28. Will friends please meet for service and cremation 3.45 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to British Heart Foundation, c/o Barclays Bank, High Row, Darlington.
TIVINAN - February 23 (peacefully, in hospital), of Emley Moor Road, Darlington. Mary Elizabeth, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late John Joseph, also a much loved mother, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Friday, March 1. Will friends please meet for service at St. John's Church 2.00 p.m., prior to interment in the East Cemetery. Floral tributes, if desired, to Co-operative Chapels of Rest, Memorial House, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.
WATT - February 22, peacefully, in the Highfield Nursing Home, Yarm (formerly of Romanby, Northallerton). Greta, aged 97 years, dearly loved wife of the late John, loving mother of Dorothy Delys, a loving nana and great-grandmother. Funeral service and cremation to be held at West Cemetery, Darlington 11.15 a.m. Friday. Friends kindly invited
WILLIAMS - February 23, of 2 Westgarth Grove, Shotton Colliery. Valerie (nee Lantsbery), aged 51 years, dearly loved wife of Fred, loving mother of Martin, also mother-in-law of Janet and a devoted nana of Stephanie and Emily. Cremation Sunderland Crematorium Thursday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service in St. Saviour's Church 11.40 a.m. Bus provided from church to the crematorium. Family and friends are kindly invited for refreshments at The Comrades Club, Shotton Colliery afterwards. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, for Ward 32, Newcastle General, c/o Sister Helen Hastie.
WITNALL - February 22 (peacefully in hosptail), of Tunstall Road, Newton Aycliffe. George, aged 81 years, dearly loved husband of Betty, a much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Thursday, February 28. Will friends please meet for service and cremation 3.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers by request.
ADAMS - February 23 (in hospital), late of Wingate. Rose (nee Setterfield/Darby), aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother of Gloria, dearest mother-in-law of Norman. Cortege leaving 5 Sandwick Terrace, Wheatley Hill Thursday at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate for service at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
ALMOND - Edward.February 23 (peacefully, in hospital), Edward, aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Ina, much loved father of Richard and Judy, father-in-law of Mary and Bruce and a much loved grandad. Funeral service to take place on Friday, March 1 in The Chapel of St. Hilda, Teesside Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please.
AMER - February 16, suddenly, of Darlington. Mick, aged 67 years, loving dad of Michael. Funeral Thursday, February 28. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service in the West Cemetery Chapel, prior to interment.
BAILIE - February 23, in hospital, of 15 Whitehart Crescent, Darlington. James Michael (Pops), aged 66 years, dearly loved father of Michael, Jimmy and Diane, much loved grandad of Kelly, Claire, Emma, Samantha, Nikita, Ann-Marie and David, great-grandad of Natasha and Bethany, also dear brother of Ann and Pat. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. Augustine's Church at 9.00 a.m., followed by cremation.
BANNISTER - February 23, Gran. Always in our thoughts, you were a mother to us.Trevor, Andrew and Julie.
BANNISTER - February 23, of Middlewood Avenue, St. Helens Auckland. Freda, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Abe, devoted mam of Ann, Malcolm, Margaret and David, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving gran and great-gran, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 10.30 a.m., on Friday, March 1, followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by her own request. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given to the Butterwick Hospice, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland.
BENSON - February 24 (peacefully, at home), of 16 Bryan Street, Spennymoor. John (Jack), aged 71 years, beloved husband of the late Doreen (nee McKenzie), a dearly loved dad of Kathleen, Margaret and Jim, a loving father-in-law and a much loved granda. Would friends please meet in The Spiritualist Church, St. Andrew's Road, Spennymoor Thursday for a service at 9.30 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
BLACKLOCK - February 24, suddenly. Susan (nee Armory), aged 50 years, of 70 Bridge Street, Bishop Auckland. Devoted wife of Paul, beloved mam of Simon and David, a much loved and loving nana to Paige, Simone and Leannda, dearest daughter of Harry and Florence Armory, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Willington Methodist Chapel (Lydia Street) at 1.40 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, followed by cremation in Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. A bus is provided from Bishop Auckland.
CARTER - February 24, peacefully in hospital, of Beechwood Road, Fishburn. Bill, aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of Emma, a much loved dad of Harry, Bill and Raymond, also a dear father-in-law, granda and great-granda. Would friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church at 2.45 p.m. on Wednesday, followed by interment in Fishburn Cemetery.
CLARKE - February 23 (peacefully at Poplar Lodge Nursing Home), of Thorntree Gardens, Middleton St George. Ruth, aged 75 years, dearly loved wife of Jim, much loved sister of Edgar, George, Reg and the late John, Cyril, Tommy and Ernest and a loving aunt. Funeral Monday, March 4. Friends please meet for service in St. Lawrence's Church, Middleton St George at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
CUMMINGS - February 24 (peacefully, at home), of Walsher Road, Newton Aycliffe. Bill, aged 89 years, a dear dad of Brenda, Robert, Anne and Paul, also a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Friday, March 1. Will friends please meet for service 10.00 a.m., at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to interment.
ELLWOOD - Raymond.February 25. Ray, aged 72 years, dearly loved and admired husband of Marjorie. Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool on Thursday 1.15 p.m., prior to cremation. Friends and neighbours please meet at the church.
FOSTER - February 23 (suddenly, at home), of Kirk Merrington. Richard (Dick), aged 85 years, beloved husband of Nora (nee Ward), a much loved dad of Carole and father-in-law of Kevin, also a loving and devoted grandad of Stephen, Nicola and Lyndsey and great-grandad of Taylor, Brandon and Jessica. Service at St. John's Church, Kirk Merrington on Friday at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Will friends please meet at church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research.
GOURLEY - February 22 (peacefully, at home), of Chandos Street, Darlington. Sylvia, aged 50 years, loving wife of Stuart, dear mother of Stephen, Simon and Paul, mother-in-law of Linda, Jennifer and Angela, loving daughter of Doris and sister of Wendy and John, a much loved daughter-in-law of Mary, sister-in-law of Peggy, John and Michael, also a loving nanna, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral Friday, March 1. Will friends please meet for service at St. Matthew's Church 12.30 p.m., prior to private cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes, if desired, to Co-operative Chapels of Rest, Memorial House, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.
JOHNSON - February 23, peacefully, surrounded by the loving staff of Greenfields Nursing Home, Newton Aycliffe. Doris (late of Shildon), aged 83 years, beloved sister of Betty and Tommy, also a greatly loved aunty. Cremation Friday, March 1 at Durham, following a service in the Methodist Chapel, Shildon at 9.30 a.m. Friends please meet at chapel. Family flowers only please by request. Donations in lieu of flowers may be left at chapel for the chapel funds.
McGRATH - February 21, in hospital, of Darrowby Close, Thirsk. John, aged 54 years, beloved husband of Janice, dearly loved father of Emma and Sean, father-in-law of Darren and grandfather of Thomas, Joe, Dominic and Molly. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Thursday, February 28 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Flowers or donations may be made to Scope for the Friarage, c/o B. Nicholson, 3 Tuns Yard, Chapel Street, Thirsk.
McKENNA - (nee Bell).February 23 (after a long illness patiently borne), of Denehurst Nursing Home, Ferryhill (formerly of 5 Hawthorne Road, Ferryhill). Gladys Catherine, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Richard (Dick), dearly loved mother of Brian and Jack, loving mother-in-law of Ann and Maureen, devoted nana of Dean, Samantha and Lisa and great-nana of Jake and Jack. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Friday at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Duncombe Cemetery.Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
METCALFE - On February 24, suddenly at home, of Trotter Terrace, Shotton Colliery. Bill, aged 63 years, beloved husband of the late Elaine, dearly loved father of Elaine, Billy, Julie and Andrea, a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad and a sadly missed brother and brother-in-law. Friends please meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton Colliery on Friday, March 1 at 10.10 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
MULLIS - February 23 (peacefully, at home), of Stapleton. George Thomas, aged 79 years, loving husband of Lily, a dear dad of Raymond, Shirley and Andrew, also a devoted grandad. Funeral Monday, March 4. Will friends please meet for service and cremation 10.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research.
PIGG - John Laidler .M.B.E. J.P..February 23, 2002 (suddenly), of West Ayton, Scarborough, aged 83 years. Service at St. Matthew's Church, Hutton Buscel on Thursday, February 28 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private interment. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Society. A plate will be provided in church or donations may be sent c/o F. A. Stockill & Son Funeral Directors, Snainton, Scarborough. YO13 9AP.
SMITH - February 22, of 8 Blair Court, Langley Moor. Dennis, aged 73 years, dearly loved husband of Elizabeth, much loved father of David, Valerie and Carole, father-in-law of Sheila, Alan and John and a dear grandad of Daniel, Martyn, Toni and Jessica. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, March 1 at 9.30 a.m., followed by refreshments at Blair Court Community Hall.
SMITH - February 23, peacefully in hospital, bravely borne. Eileen, aged 64 years, beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mum of Tim and Angela and mother-in-law to Liza and also a special gran of Lindsey, Stephen and Rachael. Service to take place at St. Mark's Church, Marske on Thursday, February 28 at 9.00 a.m., followed by cremation in the Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. Would friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Macmillan Cancer Relief. A collection will be made available at church.
TRAY - February 23 (suddenly, at home), of 55 Wood Vue, Spennymoor. Jimmy, aged 72 years, beloved husband of Annie (nee Hodgson), a dearly loved dad of Ann, Jane, Jacqueline and James, a loving father-in-law and a much loved granda and great-granda. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor Thursday for a service at 1.15 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
VERDON - February 23 (peacefully, in hospital), of Holberry Terrace, Coundon. Bernard (Barny), aged 86 years, dearly loved husband of Ruth, a dear dad of Barbara and father-in-law of Barry, also a devoted granda of Aaron, Lisa and Sarah. Cremation Friday, March 1 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 12.00 noon for a service in the Methodist Chapel, Auckland Park at 12.10 p.m. Friends please meet at chapel.
WATLING - February 22 (suddenly, at home), of Darlington. Robert (Bob), aged 87 years, loving husband of the late Frances, dearly loved father of Susan, Sandra, Robert and the late Fred, a much loved grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. Funeral service to take place on Friday, March 1 10.15 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please.
WILKINSON - February 24, peacefully in St. John's Nursing Home, Darlington (formerly of West Auckland). Ethel (nee Flowers), aged 70 years, beloved wife of the late Alan, loving sister of Maurice and a dear sister-in-law dearest niece of Aunt Greta, also a dear aunt, great-aunt and cousin. Cremation Monday, March 4 at Darlington. Cortege leaving her brother Maurice's residence at 10.05 a.m. for a service in St. Helen's Church at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be sent to St. John's Nursing Home, Hundens Lane, Darlington.
WILSON - February 25 (peacefully at home, after a short illness), Wood Lane, Ferryhill. Russell, aged 77 years, much loved husband of the late Peggy, a dear dad of Ann and the late Gary, a devoted granda and great-granda and a much loved brother and uncle. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Kirk Merrington at 3.00 p.m. on Friday, followed by cremation at Durham.
BAKER - February 23, of Shincliffe (formerly of Sedgefield). Eva May, aged 97 years. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Shincliffe on Friday, March 1 at 2.45 p.m. Cremation to follow. Afterwards all welcome back to 18 Ancroft Garth, High Shincliffe. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu to Alzheimers Society, c/o Stuart Wright Funerals, Gilesgate, Durham.
BELLWOOD - February 26, of Ashfield, Newton Aycliffe. Mary, aged 85 years, wife of the late Robert Ernest, loving mother of Billy, Marjorie and Mary, also a devoted mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Monday, March 4. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service in St. Clare's Church, prior to interment in Stephenson Way Cemetery.
CARTER - February 24 (peacefully in hospital), of Beechwood Road, Fishburn. Bill, aged 78 years, a dearly loved husband of Emma, a much loved dad of Harry, Bill and Raymond, also a dear father-in-law, granda and great-granda. The funeral service arranged for today has been postponed and will be held in St. Catherine's Church on Thursday at 9.15 a.m., followed by interment in Fishburn Cemetery.
