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GILBERT - March 13, 2002, at home, of Willow Road, Darlington. Keith Robert, dearly loved and loving husband of Lynda, dearly loved and loving dad of Paul and Emma, dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Will be sadly missed. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Strictly family flowers only at Keith's request. Donations in lieu may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
GOODYEAR - The funeral has taken place at Congleton, Cheshire of Evelyn Goodyear, formerly of Darlington and Askrigg, who died peacefully, aged 91 years on March 3. She was the dearly loved mother of Brian and Carol and a much loved nana of seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A funeral service, followed by cremation was held at Trinity Church, Congleton, on March 11.
HUSBAND - (nee Cadwallender).Miriam Margaret, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Sidney, dearly loved mother of Valerie and John, loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service in Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church at 12.30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, followed by interment in North Cemetery.
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.
LOWERY - March 12, peacefully in hospital, of Hackworth House, Shildon (formerly of Whitley Bay). Vera, aged 87 years, loving wife of the late William, dearly loved mother of Stephen, Margaret and Jean, also a sadly missed mother-in-law, grandmother, great- grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, March 18 at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Royal National Institute For The Blind, 5 Skinnergate, Darlington.
LOWE - March 12 (after a long illness), of Ridgeway House Nursing Home (late of Trimdon Station). Doreen Mary, aged 75 years, dearly loved mam of David. Friends and relatives please meet at St. Paul's Church, Trimdon Colliery Monday for service at 12.15 p.m., followed by interment at Deaf Hill Cemetery.
RACE - March 14, peacefully at home, after illness borne with great courage and dignity, of Challener Way, St. Helens Auckland, formerly of Ferryhill. Mary (Janet, nee Tate), aged 63 years, beloved wife of Max, dearly loved mam of Stephen and Michael, also a loving gran, dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill at 12.45 p.m., on Tuesday, March 19, followed by cremation at Durham City.
REED - Patricia "Mike" (nee Bristow), of Crakehall, Bedale, North Yorkshire. Died peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2002, aged 72, after a long and bravely fought illness. Beloved wife of Barry, devoted and much loved mother of Jonathan and Joanna. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Funeral service at St. Gregory's Church, Crakehall on Thursday, March 21 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to be divided between The Elizabeth Finn Trust (previously D.G.A.A.) and St. Gregory's, Crakehall. Please make cheques payable to John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. DL10 4AJ.
REID - March 12, suddenly, of Northallerton. John Richard (Johnny), aged 22 years, beloved son of Shawn and Ian, brother of Jennifer, Ian and Gemma, beloved grandson of Joyce and nephew to Jean and Ronnie. Funeral service to be held in St. Helen's Church, Ainderby Steeple 11.30 a.m. Tuesday. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, for the Pendragon Community Trust.
SHERRINGTON - March 11 (suddenly, but peacefully), of West Cornforth. Florence (nee Coats), aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Albert, much loved mother of Clifford, a loving sister of Dora, Matty and Stan and a dear sister-in-law, also a dearest aunt. Service in Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth on Monday at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Would friends please meet at church.
SHORT - March 11 (peacefully in Hurworth Residential Home). Hannah Mary (Nan), beloved wife of the late William Everard Short and aunt to Wendy and Peter. Funeral service will be held in All Saint's Church, Hurworth on Tuesday, March 19 at 11.00 a.m.
SMITH - March 13 (peacefully, in Darlington Manor) late of Hargreave Terrace, Darlington. Molly, aged 87 years, beloved wife of late Georgie, a dear mam of Audrey and Mason, Veronica (Ron) and Michael, dearly loved nana of Alison and Keith, Martyn and Louise, John and Nici and Julie and dearly loved great-nana of James. Funeral Thursday, March 21. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at 11.15 a.m. at Darlington Crema-torium. Floral tributes, if so desired, may be sent to The Co-operative Chapels of Rest, Memorial House, 50 St Cuthberts Way, Darlington.
WEBB - On March 13, peacefully in hospital after a short illness, of 141 Bankhead Road, Northallerton. Joan, aged 78 years, dearly loved wife of George, loving mother of Pauline and George, mother-in-law of Bob and dearest grandma to Sean and Craig. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church 10.45 a.m. Thursday, prior to cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished may be sent to the League of Friends at the Friarage Hospital.
BROOM - March 16, at Ventress Hall Nursing Home, Darlington (once of Barton Vicarage).Clarice, aged 80 years, beloved wife of The Reverend Donald Broom, dearly loved mother of David, much loved mother-in-law of Jolanta, a loving grandma of Alexandra and Robert. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Flowers, if desired, may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
CARTER - March 16, peacefully, of 21 Bloomfield Road, Darlington. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 74 years, beloved wife of David, dearly loved mother of Diane, John and Joanne. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. Augustine's Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation.
COOPER - (nee Rennison).March 17 (peacefully, in hospital), of Bedale.Beatrice Maud, aged 66 years, beloved wife of the late Lawrence, much loved mother of Caroline, Keith and Richard, also a loving grandma. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Saturday, March 23 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Benkhill Lodge Amenity Fund.
CORKERY - (nee Scarr).March 14, 2002 at The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Womford. Jennie, aged 80 years, loving wife of the late Norman, much loved mum to David and Nigel, mum-in-law to Jackie and Chloe, dear grandma to Rob, Susie and Helen. Funeral at Exminster Parish Church on Friday March 22, at 2.30 p.m. followed by burial at Manaton Church Yard. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for, The Westbank League of Friends, may be sent to, Le-Roy Funeral Service, 10 Alphington Road, Exeter. EX2 8HH.
DAVIES - March 16, peacefully in hospital, of Derwent Road, Ferryhill. Bob, aged 80 years, much loved husband of Mary, dear dad, grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 11.30 a.m., on Wednesday.
DENT - March 18, of 8 Red Briar Walk, Pity Me. Sheila Irma, aged 69 years, dearly loved wife of Norman and a loving mother, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service in St. Aidan's Church, Framwellgate Moor on Friday, March 22 at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Donations in lieu of flowers for Ward 6, University Hospital, may be sent ot N. Alderson Funeral Directors, Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor.
DOBSON - Jack.March 15 (peacefully, at home). Dearly beloved husband of Nancy, much loved dad of Catherine and Elisabeth. Funeral service to take place at Teesside Crematorium in The Chapel of St. Hilda at 11.15 a.m. on Friday March 22. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to, The British Lung Found ation, Freepost, SW1233, 78 Hatton Garden, London. EC1B 1PX.
GRAINGER - March 15 (peacefully, in hospital). Eva May (nee Blair), aged 98 years, of Rose Cottage, Shadforth, Durham. A devoted wife of the late Noah (Spennymoor), much loved and loving mother of Frank, Jim and Mamie, mother-in-law, gran, great-gran and great-great-gran, an honorary Life Member of Durham Flower Club and talented embroideress. Funeral to take place on Friday, March 22, 2002. Will friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth at 12.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations in lieu of flowers to St. Cuthbert's Church Fund.She died as she lived with grace and dignity.
HOOK - March 17 (in hospital), of Church Lane Flats, Elvet, Durham City. Tom, aged 76 years, beloved husband of Jean, dearly loved father of Maralyn, a dear father-in-law of Geoff, also a devoted grandad of Andrew and Daniel and a sadly missed brother. Friends please meet for service Durham Crematorium Wednesday 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Macmillan Nurses' Fund, plate provided at the crematorium.
KEMPSEY - March 18 (peacefully, in hospital), of 96 Parkside, Spennymoor. Olga (nee Burt), aged 72 years, beloved wife of the late Douglas (Jack), a dearly loved mam of Alan, Christine and Mark, a loving mother-in-law of Isabel, a much loved grandma of Denise and Helen, a dearly loved sister of Eva and Les and a dear aunt. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor Thursday for a service at 11.15 a.m., followed by private committal at Durham Crematorium.
MILBURN - March 15 (suddenly, at home), of Louisa Street, Darlington. Jack, aged 73 years, a dearly loved husband of Florrie, a dear dad of David, Stephen and Diane, a loving grandad to Callum, Hugh and Alex, also a dear father-in-law to Christine and Allan. Funeral Monday March 25. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service and cremation at Darlington Cremator ium.
PARKER - March 17, suddenly abroad, of Melrose Avenue, Murton. Brian, aged 42 years. Funeral particulars later.
PLANT - March 16, in hospital, of Masham (formerly of Spennithorne). David Richard, aged 58 years, a dear husband of Margaret, much loved father of Ian, Deborah, Kevin and Lee, treasured grandad of Richard, Kirsty, Thomas and Kyle and dear brother of Eileen, Pauline, Robert and the late Alan. Service and cremation on Thursday, March 21 at 3.00 p.m. at Stonefall Crematorium, Harrogate. Family flowers only please but donations may be left at the crematorium for the I.T.C. Unit, Friarage Hospital.
PORTER - March 17 (peacefully, in Leeming Garth Nursing Home). Ivy Mary, aged 91 years of Northallerton. Beloved mother of Bob and Jean, loving grandmother of Nicholas, Andrew, Claire and Christopher, mother-in-law of Pat and David, great-grand mother of Elliott, fondly remembered by Neil and Marianna. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Friday March 22, at 9.45 a.m.
PRIESTMAN - March 17 (peacefully, in hospital), of Bedale, late of Stott Fold Farm, Masham. Rachel Doreen, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Joseph Henry, much loved mother of Robin, Dave, Mike, Peter, Julian and the late Barry, also a loving mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Monday, March 25 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research.
RIDLEY - March 16 (suddenly, at home), of Springdale Avenue, Trimdon Station. Alan, aged 69 years, dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth (Betty), dearest brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege leaving residence Thursday 1.05 p.m. Friends please meet at Trimdon Station Methodist Church for service at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
SNOWDON - March 17, peacefully, at 47 St. Cuthbert's Green, Barton. Dorothy Lena, aged 87 years, dearly loved aunt of Dorothy and Peter and Helen and Peter and will be sadly missed by her friends. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for Cancer Research, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
STEAD - March 17 (peacefully in hospital, after a short illness), of Leeming. Fred, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Gladys, dearly loved dad, father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. John the Baptist Church, Leeming on Friday, March 22 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Leeming Church Fund.
STORY - March 15 (peacefully), in Yoden Hall Residential Home, Blackhall, (formerly of Hesledon). Lorna Mary (nee Robinson), aged 83 years, a devoted wife of the late David, much loved mam of Mary and Doreen, mother-in-law of Brian, also a loving grandma and great-gran. Funeral to take place on Thursday. Would friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Hesledon at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Hesledon Cemetery.
TAYLOR - March 16, in hospital, of 14 Shakespeare Road, Darlington. May (nee Clementson), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas William, dearly loved mam of Vincent and Eric and also a much loved nana, great-nana and aunt. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please.
WATSON - March 16 (suddenly), of 61 Johnson Estate, Wheatley Hill. Alec, aged 53 years, beloved son of Doris and the late John, much loved brother of David and Raymond, also a dearly loved brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 10.35 a.m. Friends please meet at the Methodist Church for service at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
WATSON - March 17, in hospital, of 1 Witney Court, Darlington. Agnes, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Sam, dearly loved mother of Douglas and Grant, mother-in-law of Christine and Jennifer, also a much loved nanny of Jamie, Kirsten, Laura, Emma, Morven and Sara. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for Cancer Research, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
WILLIAMS - March 16 (suddenly, in hospital), of East View, Farnley Hey Road, Durham. Norman, aged 56 years, beloved husband of Elizabeth and dear only son of Vera and the late Harold. Friends wishing to attend please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday, March 22 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please.
YORK - March 15, suddenly, in Eastbourne Nursing Home, of Darlington. Kathleen, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, dearly loved mother of Rita, Derek and Jacqueline, also a much loved mother-in- law, nana and great-nana. A Requiem Mass will be held on Friday, March 22 in St. Teresa's R.C. Church at 1.30 p.m., prior to interment in the East Cemetery, Darlington.R.I.P..
AVISON - March 16, of Murray Avenue, Bishop Auckland. Josephine, aged 68 years, beloved wife of Maurice, devoted mother of Pat, Christine and Anthony, dear mother-in-law to Jim and Lynn, also a much loved and loving grandma. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m, on Friday, March 22. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be left at the crematorium for I.T.U. at the James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.
BALL - March 18 (suddenly), of 23 Roseberry Crescent, Thornley. Richard, aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret Ann (nee Holmes) and a much loved uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 2.35 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Bartholomew's Church for service at 2.45 p.m., followed by interment at Thornley Cemetery.
CAILE - March 16 (in hospital), of 14 Hall Lane Estate, Willington. Archie, aged 77 years, loving brother of Sarah, George and Ray. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 1.30 p.m. on Friday.
