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LEYBURN - Peter.On March 10, at Morris Grange Nursing Home, of 19 St. Cuthbert's Green, Barton, aged 76 years. The most dearly loved husband of Frances, a very dear and loved father of Greta, Janice, Yvonne and Peter and a very dear and proudPop-Pop/Grandad to Sarah, Emma, Helen, Rachel, Amy, Paul, Victoria and Caroline and a dear father-in-law to Bill, David, Dave and Mary. Funeral service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Barton on Monday, March 18 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, if desired, donations may be given in church for the EMI Residents' Fund, Morris Grange.
LONGWORTH - Elizabeth Anne (Anne), aged 83 years, peacefully on March 10, at Gardner House, Hartlepool (formerly of The Royal Telegraph, Aycliffe Village). Beloved wife of the late Ted, much loved mother of Peter, Ann and the late Derek, a dear mother-in-law, loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, March 18 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only, if desired, donations may be given at the crematorium chapel for Gardner House, Hartlepool.
LORD - March 12 (suddenly), at Lynne Close, Darlington. Mary (nee Morris), aged 79 years, dearly loved mother of David and Jennifer and a much loved mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral arrangements later.
LOVE - March 10 (suddenly), of Fishburn. RosemaryPatricia (Pat), aged 61 years, beloved wife of the late Alfie, also much loved mum of Brian and the late Claire. Requiem Mass in St. John Fisher R.C. Church, Sedgefield on Friday at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Would friends please meet at church.R.I.P.
MORRISON - March 10, in hospital, of Raydaleside Residential Home, Darlington. Dr. Archibald Morrison, in his 90th year, beloved husband of the late Alice, dearly loved father of Averil and loving grandfather of Tom. Funeral Monday, March 18. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the Coronary Care Unit, Darlington Memorial Hospital.
NICHOLSON - (nee Powton).March 10, peacefully in hospital, of King William Street, Darlington. Sarah Elizabeth (Nancy), aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Alex, loving mother of Alan and Joyce, dear mother-in-law of David and a much loved nanna and great-nanna. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 9.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
OLLETT - March 11 (suddenly), of North Side, Shadforth. Frederick (Fred), aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Dorothy Ann, dearly loved father of David and Dorothy, dearest father-in-law of Fiona and Patrick and a very much loved grandad of Daniel, Jamie, Ryan, Callum, Jessica and Anna, also a dear brother an brother-in-law. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 9.20 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth for service at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment. Donations, if so desired, to The RAF Benevolent Fund, c/o Mrs Dorothy Hanley.
RADFORD - Irene, aged 67 years, on March 8, peacefully in hospital, after an illness bravely borne, of 6 Oak Tree Court, Colburn (formerly of Catterick Village). Beloved wife of the late Bill, dearly loved mam of Beverley, Deborah and David, a loved mother-in-law, devoted grandma and a dear sister. Funeral service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Thursday, March 14 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, for 'The Older People's Group', of St. John's Centre may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. DL10 4AJ.
RANDLE - (nee Hunt). March 10, suddenly, of Annandale, Darlington. Pam, aged 54 years, dearly loved wife of Eric, much loved mam of Lynne and Gillian, dear mother-in-law of Paul, loving daughter of Herbert and the late Mary and dear sister of Cath and John and Ann and Ken. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m.
RENNEY - March 10, peacefully, in hospital, of Middleton Hall (late of Durham). Elsie J., loving sister of Florence and the late Thomas and George, also a dear aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Funeral Monday, March 18. Would family and friends please meet 10.45 a.m., for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
SIDDLE - March 10, of 24 Rydal Drive, Crook. Dorothy (Dora), in her 92nd year, beloved wife of the late Robert, a dearly loved sister-in-law and auntie. Friends please meet for service at the Central Methodist Church, Dawson Street on Friday, March 15 at 12.40 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
THOMPSON - March 9 (peacefully), of Eden Close, Hurworth Place. Ken, aged 71 years, dearly loved husband of Edith, much loved dad of Philip and Andrew and a dear brother of Eric and Leslie. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in St. Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the Intensive Care Unit, Darlington Memorial Hospital, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
WHEATLEY - (nee Allan). March 11, peacefully, of Lakeside, Darlington. Grace Elizabeth, aged 78 years, beloved wife of Reg Wheatley, much loved mum of Jane and dear sister of Sylvia. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Flowrers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
WHORLEY - March 8 (peacfully at home). Harry (Big H), aged 49 years, of Park Avenue, Coxhoe. Loving and much loved husband of Karen, special stepfather of Louise, Dan and Beth, adored son of Harry and Ivy, loving brother of Rosemary, brother-in-law of Jim, uncle, great-uncle and friend of many. Funeral to take place on Friday, March 15. Would friends please meet for service at Christ the King Church, Bowburn 10.20 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium and afterwards at The Kicking Cuddy, Coxhoe. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Cancer Research, c/o Mrs Haggarty, 5 Shropshire Drive, Belmont, DH1 2LT.
BELLERBY - March 12 (peacefully, at home), Hunwick Hall Farm, Hunwick, Crook. John Brabban, aged 72 years, beloved husband of Valerie, a much loved and loving father, father-in-law and granda, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Hunwick at 2.30 p.m. on Monday, March 18, followed by interment in Hunwick Cemetery.
BOWERS - March 8 (in hospital), of St. John's Court, Sacriston. Thomas Henry, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Ivy, loving dad of Janet and Brenda, father-in-law of Ellis and John, devoted grandfather of Neil, Richard and Emma. Friends please meet for service at St. Peter's Church, Sacriston on Friday, March 15 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Peter's Church.
CLARKSON - On March 13, at home, after a short illness. Ian, aged 41 years (Postman), of 84 Malpas Road, formerly of the Station Hotel, Northallerton. Dearly loved son of Marjorie and Geoff and much loved brother of Stephen, Michael, Julie, Paul and Karen, a dear brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church 2.15 p.m. Tuesday, followed by private cremation.We watched you suffer, we saw you dieBut all we could do was sit close by.You went away, we had to partGod eased your pain but broke our hearts.
FLINTOFF - (Peterlee).On March 12. William Thomas, a beloved son of William and the late Florrie, dearest brother of Tina, Joan, Linda and the late Robert, brother-in-law of Joe, Anthony and Robert, lovingly remembered by Susan, dear uncle and mate of Caroline, Debra, Andrew, David, Diane, Clare and Katrina.Though absent you are always nearStill loved, still missed, still very dear.
FLINTOFF - Billy.A gentle giant and good friend.Will be sadly missed.Iris, Cliff and the Teesville Lourdes Group.Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him.
FLINTOFF - Billy. A special person, a special faceSomeone we love and can't replace.Never selfish, always kindThese are the memories he left behind.Ivan, Marlene, Ian and your family at Cochrane's.
FLINTOFF - On March 12 (peacefully), of St. Leonard's Close, Peterlee. William Thomas, aged 49 years, most dearly loved partner of Margaret, a much loved dad of Victoria, Steven, Joanne, Karen and Michael, also a dearest and devoted grandad of Jamie, Devon and Niall and dear father-in-law of Ben, Martin, Jackie and Paul. Friends please meet on Saturday at 9.45 a.m. for service at St. Mary's Church, Horden, cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Hartlepool Hospice. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane, Funeral Directors. Tel. (0191) 5862136.
FOX - March 11 (after a long illness), of Spennymoor. Cecilia (Poppy), aged 35 years, a dearly loved daughter of Cyril and the late Kitty, a much loved sister and aunt. Would friends please meet in St. Charles Church, Tudhoe, Monday for a Requiem Mass at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery, then after wards at The Catholic Club (Parish Centre), King Street.
FYFE - March 12 (peacefully, at home), of Darlington. Gwendoline Mary (Gwen), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Robert, loving mother of Sylvia, Margaret, Lynn, Susan, Janet, Denise and the late Ann, a treasured mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Funeral Tuesday, March 19. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium.Sadly missed by all the family
HEWITT - March 12 (suddenly, in Bishop Auckland Hospital), of Leeholme. Frank, aged 66 years, loving husband of Ann, also a dearly loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon on Tuesday, March 19 at 1.10 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please, by request.
HILTON - March 12, peacefully, of Oban Court, Darlington. James William (Jimmy), aged 77 years, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Betty), dearly loved dad of James, Malcolm and Martin, a dear father-in-law and a much loved grandad. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Teresa's Church at 12.00 noon, followed by intermentMay he Rest in Peace.
HOWELLS - March 12 (suddenly), of 41 Lyne Road, Middlestone Moor. JohnThomas (Jack), aged 70 years, beloved husband of Freda, a dearly loved dad of John and Carolyn, a dear father-in-law of Jason and a much loved granda of Richard, Christopher, Neil and James. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor Monday for a service at 12.15 p.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
KING - Ernest Kitchener (Kit), aged 87 years, suddenly, on March 11, at Richmond House, Richmond. Dearly loved dad of Dora, Philip, Carol and the late Dorothy, a dear father-in-law and loved grandad. Funeral service and cremation private.
LEYBURN - Peter.On March 10, at Morris Grange Nursing Home, of 19 St. Cuthbert's Green, Barton, aged 76 years. The most dearly loved husband of Frances, a very dear and loved father of Greta, Janice, Yvonne and Peter and a very dear and proudPop-Pop/Grandad to Sarah, Emma, Helen, Rachel, Amy, Paul, Victoria and Caroline and a dear father-in-law to Bill, David, Dave and Mary. Funeral service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Barton on Monday, March 18 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, if desired, donations may be given in church for the EMI Residents' Fund, Morris Grange.
LORD - March 12 (suddenly), at Lynne Close, Darlington. Mary (nee Morris), aged 79 years, dearly loved mother of David and Jennifer, dear mother-in-law of David and Josie and a loving grandma and great-grandma, also a beloved sister of Lilian and Ina and a much loved aunt. To be received into St. Mark with St. Paul's Church on Sunday at 6.30 p.m. to which all friends are welcome. Funeral service on Monday at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Flowers, if desired, may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
NICHOLSON - March 10, 2002. Nancy. To our dear Nana Sarah. No farewells were spoken, no time to say Goodbye. You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why.We think of all the good times, we think of all the sad, we think of all the laughter, the sayings that you had.Love from Helen, Carol, Andrew, David and Liam xxx
STRONG - March 5 (in hospital). Joseph, aged 83 years, of Graham Court, Sacriston. Funeral to take place on Monday. Will friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium 10.00 a.m. Enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Services, Moor Cottage, Front Street, Sherburn Hill DH6 1PA Tel (0191) 3720283.
THORNBERRY - David.Thinking of you. Will always be remembered and loved. No more suffering. Goodnight little darling. R.I.P.Godmother Elaine, Uncle Danny, William and Danielle xx.
THORNBERRY - David.Up above the sky so high,Heaven's gates open wide,Running through to see what's there,No more pain will you bear.Auntie Sue, Uncle Peter, Auntie Mandy and Uncle Wilf, Auntie Ali and your loving cousins.
THORNBERRY - David, precious grandson of Vera and beloved nephew of Susan, Elaine and Michael.Somewhere a journey begins, at the end of the wordly existence we know.Somewhere a path stretches over stars and rivers of memories flow.Somewhere a silence is heard far away and the brightness of day fills the night,Where the trials of life are resolved into peace, when a soul finds it's way to the light.Be at peace my pet. Love Nan.
THORNBERRY - March 10, suddenly, after an illness from birth. David, aged five years, of Coronation Avenue, Shildon. Dearly loved son of Stephen and Pauline, dearest brother to Mark, Lee and Leeanne, beloved grandson of June Stannard and Vera Thornberry. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 11.00 a.m., on Monday, March 18, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be left in church for the Butterwick Children's Hospice, Stockton and Bishop Auckland General Hospital's Children's Ward. No black clothing please.
BRUCE - John Andrew, aged 80 years, peacefully on March 11, at Rosedale Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison (formerly of Richmond). Sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, March 19 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, for Cancer Research, may be given at the crematorium or c/o J. Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. DL10 4AJ.
CORBETT - Pat.Died peacefully at Dalby Court Nursing Home, after a long illness bravely borne on March 10, 2002. Beloved wife and mother who will be sadly missed by all. To be received into St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Stokesley on Friday, March 15 at 7.30 p.m. Requiem Mass Saturday 11.00 a.m., prior to interment in Stokesley Churchyard.
ETHERINGTON - (Formerly Parr, nee Dodds) of 64 Brooklands, Bishop Auckland. Freda, aged 80 years, a beloved wife of the late Ralph, a loving mother of Raymond and Barbara, a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Wednesday, March 20. Would friends please meet at 12.50 p.m. for service in St Andrew's Church, South Church, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium
FLINTOFF - Billy.To the best friend we ever had. We will love and miss you always.David, Carol and Geoff and all the lads at Roberts Coaches.
FOSTER - March 12 (peacefully), of Bishop Auckland. Betty (nee Dent), loving wife of the late William Cecil, also a dearly loved aunt, great-aunt and sister-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Bishop Auckland Methodist Church on Tuesday March 19, at 2.50 p.m. followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
GANNON - March 10 (in hospital), formerly of Rectory Row, Sedgefield. Edna, aged 85 years, dearly loved wife of the late Ernest. Service in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield on Monday at 11.00 a.m. Interment following at Sedgefield Cemetery. Would friends please meet at church. All enquiries to Ferryhill Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel (01740) 651329.
