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CHARLTON - February 24 (in hospital), formerly of Easington Colliery. Wilfred, aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Olive (nee Wilson), dearest father of Marion, father-in-law of Noble, a loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Cortege leaving daughter's residence Friday 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet for service and cremation 1.30 p.m. at Sunderland Crematorium.
DAVISON - February 24 (suddenly), at 22 Thornbury Rise, Darlington John Francis, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Audrey, much loved father of Jane and David and Barbara and David and beloved grandad of Mark, Stuart, Sarah and Steven. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please.
EDDY - February 25, at Denehurst Nursing Home, Ferryhill. Gladys, aged 79 years, of Front Street, Croxdale. Dearly loved mam, mother-in-law and grandma, also much loved sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. on Friday, March 1.At Rest.
ENDERBY - February 23 (peacefully, at home), of Spennymoor. Madge, aged 93 years, a dearly beloved aunt and great-aunt. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor Friday for a service at 1.45 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. All enquiries to Gordon Fletcher and Sons, Funeral Directors. Tel. (01388) 420276.
GARDINER - February 25, of Middleton Road, Shildon. Kathleen Ann (nee Gent), aged 55 years, beloved wife of the late Stan, devoted daughter of the late Tommy and Vera, dearly loved sister to Elizabeth, Susan and Judith, also a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 9.20 a.m. on Monday, March 4, followed by cremation at Darlington.
GOFTON - February 22 (peacefully), of Ashley House, Trimdon Station. Ethel, aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late William, a much loved mother of Joyce, Audrey and William and mother-in-law of Joan, also a loving grandma and great-grandma. Service at St. Paul's Church, Trimdon Colliery on Monday at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Will friends please meet at church.
HODGSON - Marjorie, aged 85 years, on February 24, suddenly at home, Whitefriars Walk, Richmond. Beloved wife of the late Dennis, much loved mother of Gerald and Barry, dear mother-in-law of Jane and Frances, loving nana of Paul, Deana and Peter and devoted great-nana of Elliot, Gaby, Sarah-Jane, Megan and Theo. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, February 28 at 9.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
INGRAM - Valerie Anne.On February 26, peacefully at home, after a short illness. Anne (nee Ratcliffe), aged 63 years, of Billingham. Dearly loved wife of Allan, much loved mother of Carol, Maureen, Sarah, Ruth and Ben, grandmother of Jared and the late Emma, dear daughter of the late Fred and Lily, dear sister of Bette and Freddie. Service in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, The Linkway, Billingham, Saturday March 2 at 9.00 a.m., prior to interment at Billingham Cemetery. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to Butterwick Hospice, Middlefield Road, Hardwick, Stockton, TS19 8XU.
JOYCE - February 24, in hospital. Lawrence, aged 87 years, brother of the late Mary Close and Nora Barrigan and a much loved uncle. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass in Newhouse R.C. Church on Thursday, February 28 at 10.00 a.m. Interment to follow in the churchyard.R.I.P.
LAWRENCE - February 25 (tragically), of St. David's Close, Tudhoe. Peter, aged 43 years, beloved son of William and the late Ann, a dearly loved brother of Alan and David, loving brother-in-law of Carol and Glynis, a dearly loved uncle of Kelly, Dean, Kimberley and Daniel and a much loved friend of Allison and Jamie. Cortege leaving father's residence, 3 Mount Pleasant Court, Spennymoor on Monday for a service in the Bethel I.M. Chapel, Half Moon Lane, Spennymoor 10.00 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium, then afterwards at Tudhoe Victory Club.R.I.P..
LUCK - February 25, of Scott Road, Bishop Auckland. Sidney, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Elsie, devoted dad of Ian, Stuart and Gordon, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved and loving grandad and great-grandfather. Cortege to leave his son's residence Bell Street, Bishop Auckland at 10.20 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5 for service in Woodhouse Close Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Will friends please meet at church.
MANFIELD - On Monday, February 25, in hospital.Constance Mary, aged 77 years, dearly loved wife of Arthur and much loved mother, sister and nanna. Funeral service at St. James Green Methodist Church, Thirsk on Monday, March 4 at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for Northallerton Samaritans and Cancer Research.
McINTYRE - February 25 (suddenly, in hospital), of The Stables, Whitesmocks, Durham. Ian, aged 58 years, loving and devoted husband to Nancy, beloved and wonderful father of Philippa, devoted son of Peggy and the late Gordon, loving son-in-law of Nancy. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, North Road, Durham on Monday, March 4 at 1.00 p.m. Cremation to follow.Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to The British Red Cross, c/o Stuart Wright Funerals, Gilesgate, Durham.
POWELL - Darlington.February 25 (peacefully in hospital), of Lanethorpe Road. Norman Alexander, aged 88 years, beloved husband of Ethel, much loved dad of Muriel, David and Bryan, a dear father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Monday, March 4. Cortege to leave 52 Brankin Drive for service at Darlington Crematorium Chapel 1.45 p.m., prior to cremation. Would friends kindly meet at the chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent in aid of Save The Children, Mary Datchelor House, 17 Grove Lane, London, SE5 8RD.
REDFEARN - February 25 (peacefully, in Rydal Nursing Home), of Darlington. Ada, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Bert and will be sadly missed by Kenneth, Kathleen and Joanne. Funeral Monday, March 4. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
REED - February 25, of 54 Hedley Hill Terrace, Waterhouses. Sarah (nee Brass), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Samuel, much loved mother of Malcolm and a dear sister. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, March 1 at 9.00 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for A.R.C.
ROBSON - February 24, as the result of a tragic accident, of 10 Station Lane, Station Town, Wingate. Craig, aged 21 years, dearly loved son of Susan and loving father of Shannon, loving brother of Ashley, Stacey and the late Clint and a dearest mate of Mel. Interment Wingate Churchyard Friday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service in Holy Trinity Church, Wingate 11.00 a.m.
WELSH - Donald Robert.February 25, suddenly in hospital. Don, aged 50 years, most dearly loved husband of Helen, devoted father of Sarah and Emma, also dearly loved son of Mary and the late Robert. Cortege to leave residence on Monday for Funeral Service of Thanksgiving at the Parish Church of St. James the Apostle, Rossmere Way, Hartlepool at 1.30 p.m., prior to interment at Stranton Grange Cemetery. Friends and neighbours are kindly invited, please meet at church.
WETHERILL - February 24 (peacefully in hospital). Ellen, aged 80 years, of Northallerton, beloved wife of the late Geoff, much loved mother of Brian and Leigh and a loving mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Monday, March 4 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Floral tributes c/o Wilson, Willoughby and Wetherills.
WIGNALL - February 22 (peacefully in hospital), 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.
BRADLEY - February 27, peacefully, in Southwoods Nursing Home, formerly of Yafforth, Northallerton. John Clifford, aged 76 years, dearly loved husband of the late Bessie, dear brother of Joyce, Bernard and Liz and a dear uncle. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church, Yafforth 10.45 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, prior to cremation. Family flowers only please.
BRIGGS - On February 24, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness fought with great courage and dignity, of The Station, Stokesley. Merle (nee Spooner), dearly loved wife of Jim, loving mother of Jackie and Tracey, mother-in-law of David and Shane, dearest grandma to Dulcie, Charlie, Patrick and Cecily, loving daughter of Flo and Dick, also treasured stepdaughter of Jim, sister to Margaret and Richard. Funeral service to be held in St. Augustine's Church 10.00 a.m. Saturday, March 2, prior to cremation.
CAMPBELL - February 25, of Weardale Drive, Bishop Auckland, formerly of Witton Park. Doris (nee Storey), aged 81 years, beloved wife of Leslie Robert, devoted mam of Ann, Joseph, Irene and Robert, dear mother-in-law to Tony, a dearly loved nana to Kathleen, Susan and Nichola, also a loving great-grandma, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence, 2 Priory Grove, South Church, Bishop Auckland at 11.45 a.m. on Monday, March 4 for service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church.
DOIDGE - February 27, peacefully, in Springfield Nursing Home, formerly of Banks Terrace, Hurworth Place. Dorothy, aged 87 years. Will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral details to follow.
EDWARDS - February 27, suddenly at home, in Romanby, Northallerton. Barry, dearly loved husband of Jean, loving father of Penny, Paul and Gary, a dear father-in-law and dearest grandad to Luke, Hollie and Paige. Funeral service to be held in St. James' Church 11.00 a.m. Thursday, followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be sent to the Stroke Society.
FINN - February 26 (peacefully in hospital, after a long illness borne with dignity), of King William Court, Spennymoor. Kenneth (Soss), aged 63 years, beloved brother of Des and Hazel, uncle to Margaret and Colin and a dear friend of Keith (Robbo). Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5 in St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe, followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
GORDON - February 26 (in hospital), of Brighton Road, Darlington. Florence, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Edward and a much loved aunt. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Flowers, if desired, may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
HUNTER - February 27 (peacefully), of Ferryhill. Henry Russell, aged 91 years, dearly loved husband of the late Mabel (nee Dixon), a dearly loved father of Joyce and David and a dear grandad. Would friends please meet for service at 12.00 noon on Tuesday, March 5 in Durham Crematorium Chapel.
KITCHING - Peacefully at home, at Crathorne, on February 26. James Robert (Bob), aged 59 years. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral service to be held in Crathorne Parish Church on Monday, March 4 at 1.30 p.m., prior to interment. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to 'Cancer Research', c/o Yarm Funeral Service, Beechwood Road, Eaglescliffe, TS16 0AE. Tel. (01642) 786200.
LOVETT - Bertha, died February 25, 2002 in Prospect House Residential Home, Cudworth, aged 100 years. Wife of the late Dr. Thomas Lovett and formerly of Caldbergh, Leyburn. Funeral to take place on Monday, March 4, 2002 at 2.00 p.m. in St. John's Church, Cudworth, Barnsley, followed by burial at 3.00 p.m. in Wombwell Cemetery. Any enquiries please contact A & M Hadfield (Funeral Directors) on Barnsley (01226) 733444.
LOWE - (nee Pearce).February 28, peacefully at home, in Leeming Bar. Pauline, aged 76 years, beloved wife of John, loving mother of John, Diana and Eric, also a dear mother-in-law, nanna, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service to be held at Wycar Methodist Church on Monday, March 4 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Bedale Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research.
MANFIELD - On Monday, February 25, in hospital.Constance Mary, aged 77 years, dearly loved wife of Arthur and much loved mother, sister and nanna. Funeral service at St. James Green Methodist Church, Thirsk on Monday, March 4 at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for Northallerton Samaritans and Cancer Research.
SANDERSON - On February 26, passed away peacefully with family, in Darlington. Gordon, beloved father of Diane and Jillian, dear grandfather to James, Megan and Lucy, dear brother to Keith and Kathleen. Cremation at Darlington Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, March 7, 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given to Dove House Hospice, Hull.
SCOTT - February 10, peacefully in Biggleswade Hospital, Bedfordshire, late of Kirklington, Bedale. Harry, aged 86 years, much loved husband of Sarah, loving father of Val and son-in-law Jerry, beloved grandpa of Clare and very dear brother to Mary.
WALKER - February 26 (peacefully, at home), of Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland (formerly of Thorntree, Middlesbrough). Mary (nee Herrington), aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Laurence, loving mother of Lawrence, Christine and Mary-Ann, also a much loved mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Friends and relatives please meet for service in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Wednesday, March 6 at 2.30 p.m. Floral tributes to be sent to The Co-operative Funeral Service, Fylands House, Bishop Auckland.
WILSON - February 26 (suddenly in hospital), of Nickstream Lane, Darlington. Eva, aged 76 years, much loved wife of Eddie, devoted mam of Audrey and Peter, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved granma and great-granma. Funeral Tuesday, March 5. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
WISEMAN - February 27, at Tenlands Nursing Home, Ferryhill. Janet, aged 45 years, a dearly loved mam, nana and sister. Cortege leaving residence of her daughter, 61 Rennie Street at 9.05 a.m. on Tuesday March 5, for service in St. Luke's Church at 9.15 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church.
ALCOCK - Muriel, died in her sleep on March 8, at Ridgway Nursing Home, Station Town. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral arrangements to follow.
BROWN - March 6 (suddenly), of Windermere Court, Darlington. Anne, aged 56 years, much loved wife of Eddie, dearly loved mam of Dave and Andrea, loving mother-in-law to Joanne and Andrew, also treasured grandma to Daniel. Funeral Wednesday, March 13. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service at St. John's Church, Darlington, followed by cremation.
BRUCE - March 6 (peacefully, in hospital), of Little Crakehall. Robert Stuart, aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of Win, much loved father of Sue and Martin, also a loving grandfather of Sophie and Tristan. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, March 15 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research.
DOWSON - March 9, of 8 Woodlands Terrace, Lymington, Esh Winning. James William (Billy), aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of Elsie, loving father of Christine and Eric and a dear grandad of John, Hannah and Ruth. Friends please meet for service in Acton Road Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 13 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Church Funds.
