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CLARK - March 15 (in hospital), of Hall Lane Estate, Willington. Joseph, aged 69 years, beloved husband of the late Nancy and a much loved father and grandad and a dear brother. Cremation Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. Stephen's Church, Willington at 11.15 a.m.
EDWARDS - March 18 (suddenly in hospital), of Model Place, Darlington. Elizabeth (nee Bessie Buckle), aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Peter, much loved mam of Peter, Barbara and Susan, dearly loved mother-in-law to Hazel and Allan, a treasured grandma and great-grandma, also a loving sister to Albert. Funeral Friday, March 22. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
GILMORE - March 18 (in hospital), of 37 Henry Avenue, Bowburn (formerly of West Cornforth). John (Gilly), aged 55 years, dearly loved husband of Brenda, dearest dad of Ron, Dennis and Jayne and a dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service in Christ the King Church, Bowburn on Friday at 11.00 a.m., interment following at West Cornforth Churchyard. Friends please meet at church.
HAYES - March 17 (peacefully, in hospital), of 2 Jubilee Close, New Brancepeth. George, aged 75 years, devoted husband of Elizabeth, dearly loved dad of Robert and Maureen, father-in-law of Claire and Stephen, loving grandad of Scott, Russell and Lewis and a dear brother of Bob. Friends please meet for service in New Brancepeth Methodist Church on Thursday at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations to University Hospital, Coronary Care Unit, may be given after the service.
HUNTER - March 18 (peacefully, in Barrington Lodge), formerly of St. Mary's Grove, Tudhoe Village. Brenda, aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late Bill and a dearly loved mother of Keith. Would friends please meet in Tudhoe Methodist Church, Front Street, Tudhoe Friday, for a service at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to "The British Heart Foundation", c/o Mr Jack Fowler, 34 Northumberland Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6NF.
LIVETT - March 19 (peacefully, at home), of Hartlea Avenue, Darlington. Louisa, aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late Robert, a dearly loved mother of Peter and Christine, also a loving gran of Paul, Donna, Robert and Michael. Funeral Tuesday, March 26. Will friends please meet for service 1.00 p.m., at St. Mark's Church, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Cancer Research.
McGINN - Newton Hall.March 16, peacefully, previously of Edinburgh. George, aged 68 years, beloved husband of Zeita, a much loved father of Stuart, Fiona and Heather, a dearly loved father-in-law of Ian and Jill. A special man, sadly missed by all his family and friends. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday, March 22 at 3.30 p.m. for service. Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu, to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham.
PRINGLE - Elizabeth (nee Chenery), aged 88 years, on March 17, peacefully in hospital, of Richmond (formerly of Marske in Swaledale). Beloved wife of the late Alan, much loved mother of Susan and Celia, dearest grandma of Martin and Kirsty, dear aunt of Donald and mother-in-law of Ron. Funeral service in St. Edmund's Church, Marske on Monday, March 25 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Ward 4, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
ROUTLEDGE - March 14 (in hospital), of Keir Hardie Terrace, Shotton Colliery (late of Wheatley Hill). John, aged 75 years, beloved husband of the late Agnes, a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill Thursday 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Wheatley Hill Cemetery. Refreshments afterwards at the Comrades Club, Shotton Colliery.
SINGLEWOOD - March 18 (after a long illness bravely borne), of Alexandra Terrace, Crook. Audrey Ann, aged 48 years, dearly loved wife of Colin, devoted mother of Joanne and Ian, a dearly loved grandmother of Bethany, also a dear sister. Interment Friday in Crook Cemetery,following a service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 12 noon. Friends please meet at church.
STEVENSON - March 15 (peacefully, in Springfield Nursing Home), of Morpeth Avenue, Darlington. Jessie, aged 82 years, loving wife of George, dearly loved mam of David, George, Jackie and Barry, also a beloved mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Funeral Thursday March 21. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please by request.
WALTON - March 18 (suddenly, in hospital), of Bail Green Farm, Mickleton, Barnard Castle. Harold, aged 89 years, beloved husband of Annie, a much loved dad of June and David and a dearly loved granda to Richard and Thomas. Would friends kindly meet for service in Laithkirk Church on Friday, March 22 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Romaldkirk Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, may be given to church funds.
AUNGER - March 19 (peacefully, at Ridgeway House Nursing Home, Station Town). Isabella (Bella), aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Samson, a dearly loved mother of Colin and John and a dearest mother-in-law. Cortege leaving North Road East, Wingate Monday at 2.35 p.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate for service at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
BELL - March 18 (suddenly), of Mendip Close, Peterlee. Robert (Bob), aged 69 years, beloved husband of Linda (nee Armstrong), a loving dad of Graham, Alison, Nevile, Emma, Natalie and Christopher, dearest father-in-law of Sandra and Julie and a much loved grandfather of Colin, Daniel, Gemma, Liam, Robyn, Niall, Tara and Callum. Cortege leaving residence Tuesday at 10.00 a.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church, Wingate for service at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
BERRIMAN - March 20 (in hospital), of 7 St. Alkelda's Road, Middleham. Joan Kathleen, aged 73 years, beloved wife of Arthur (Bob), dearly loved mother of Susan, Ted and Tim and a very dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn on Thursday, March 28 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment at St. Mary and St. Alkelda's Churchyard, Middleham. Friends please meet at the church.
BISHOP - Alan.A much loved brother of Fay and Anne, dear brother-in-law of Billy and Bob. Loved and remembered always.
BISHOP - March 19 (peacefully, in hospital). Alan, aged 72 years, of Lilac Avenue, Blackhall. Most dearly loved husband of Doris, much loved dad of Carolyn and precious grandad of Christopher. Cortege to leave residence on Monday for service at St. Andrew's Church, Blackhall at 10.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the MS Society, c/o R.G. Bennett Funeral Director, 38 Middle Street, Blackhall.
BLOOMFIELD - John, aged 73 years, suddenly at home on March 19, of Staindrop. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of Wayne, Linda, Susan and Jill, a dear father-in-law and loving grandad, dearest son of Anne and brother to Joyce. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, March 26 at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only. If desired, donations for Cancer Research may be given at the crematorium chapel or c/o Thomas Lee and Sons, Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle. DL12 8BJ.
BROWN - March 20, of Sowerby House Nursing Home. Olive, aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Louis, dearly loved mother of Henry, Marie, Freda, Moira and John and a dear mother-in-law of Bill, Brian and Sue, a loving grandma and great-grandma. She will be deeply missed by her family. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Tuesday, March 26 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to St. Mary's Church Fund.
CLINTON - March 20, of Lilburn Close, Shildon. Irene, aged 74 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Allen, a devoted mother of Ian and the late Sandra and a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved nanna, great-nanna and a dear sister. Interment Monday in Shildon Cemetery. Cortege leaving her son Ian's residence at 10.50 a.m. for service in the Methodist Chapel, Shildon at 11.00 a.m. Friends please meet at chapel.
DAVIES - March 19 (in hospital), of East Villas, Haswell (formerly of Leadgate). Dorothy (nee Gash), aged 61 years, beloved wife of Tom, devoted mam of Kingsley, Karl and Mark, sadly missed granny and mother-in-law, also sister of George, sister-in-law of Marjorie, also a much loved aunt. Funeral to take place on Wednesday, March 27. Would friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Haswell at 9.40 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
HALL - March 19 (peacefully, in hospital), of Tow Law. William Naisbett, aged 88 years. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, March 26 at 1.30 p.m.
LAPTHORNE - March 21, peacefully at home, in Londonderry. Roger, dearly loved husband of Mary, a loving father of Susan, Iris, Martin and the late Vanessa, also a devoted grandad of Tamara and Zoe. Funeral service to be held at Harrogate Crematorium on Wednesday, March 27 at 1.40 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Marie Curie Cancer Care Trust.
LIDDLE - March 21 (peacefully at home, with her family), of Wareham Way, Sunnybrow, Willington. Margaret, aged 73 years, beloved wife of Kit, a devoted mam and mother-in-law, a much loved and loving Nana Margaret, also a dear sister and sister-in-law. Will friends please meet for service in Sunnybrow Methodist Chapel at 11.30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, followed by interment in Willington Cemetery. Family flowers only by request.
LINDSAY - March 20 (peacefully, at home), of Aspen Court, Shildon. John (Dinky), aged 64 years, dearly loved husband of Norma, devoted father to John, Steven and Graham and a dear father-in-law of the late Judith, also of Karen and Gail, a much loved granda, also a dear brother to Mavis and brother-in-law of Bernie and family.Interment Tuesday in Shildon Cemetery. Funeral cortege leaving residence at 9.35 a.m. for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 9.45 a.m. Friends please meet at church and will also be welcome at the B.R. Sports Field, Shildon after the service.
NAISBITT - On March 19, formerly of Ushaw Moor. Charlie, aged 81 years, a dear brother of Ernie and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday at 1.30 p.m.
O'TOOLE - March 20, passed away peacefully and with dignity, of Witton-le-Wear, late of Spennymoor, four days before his 90th birthday. Peter, beloved and loved husband of the late Elizabeth (Betty), loving father of Michael and Christine and families. To be received into St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe on Sunday, March 24 at 5.00 p.m., followed by Requiem Mass on Monday at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery. A bus will leave the Civic Centre, Crook at 9.00 a.m.On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy.R.I.P.
OLDFIELD - March 20, peacefully at her home, in Bedale. Ruth, in her 90th year. A dearly loved wife of Nigel, and a much loved mother of Judith, Robin and Keith Hardie and beloved former wife of the late Frank Hardie, of Borrowby, a loving grannie and great-grandma to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service to be held at Leake Church, Borrowby on Monday, March 25 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please.
PORTER - March 18 (in hospital after a short illness), of Darlington. Thomas Reginald, aged 72 years, loving husband of Pam and a dear father of Paul. Funeral Tuesday, March 26. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The British Lung Foundation 78 Hatton Gardens, London EC1N 8LD.
PRINGLE - Elizabeth (nee Chenery), aged 88 years, on March 17, peacefully in hospital, of Richmond (formerly of Marske in Swaledale). Beloved wife of the late Alan, much loved mother of Susan and Celia, dearest grandma of Martin and Kirsty, dear aunt of Donald and mother-in-law of Ron. Funeral service in St. Edmund's Church, Marske on Monday, March 25 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Ward 4, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
THOMPSON - March 20 (in hospital), of Lowlands House, Brandon. Gladys (nee Tipling), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Billy and a much loved mother, mother-in-law and grandma. Cortege leaving daughter's residence 6 Carrville Estate, Willington 1.40 p.m. on Monday for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium Chapel 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crema-torium.
TUPLING - March 14 (suddenly), of Wordsworth Avenue, Wheatley Hill. Catherine (nee Kay), aged 44 years, loving partner of Leslie, devoted mam of Craig and Lisa, loving daughter of John and Kitty and loving sister of Graham and John, also a dearest aunt and cousin. Funeral to take place on Tuesday, March 26. Would friends please nmeet for service at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. Bus provided from residence.
TWISSELL - March 20 (peacefully, in Eastbourne Nursing Home, after a long illness), previously of Branksome Estate, Darlington. Doreen, aged 78 years, beloved mother of Geoffrey and Michael. Funeral Wednesday, March 27 at 1.15 p.m. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crema-torium.
ASHURST - March 22 (peacefully, in hospital), of 17 Coronation Road, Wingate. Margaret Elizabeth (Bet), aged 88 years, dearly loved wife of the late Jack and loving mother of Harold, Colin, Renee, Bet, Terry and the late Bob and Margaret, also a dear mother-in-law and a devoted grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Thursday. Cortege to leave the residence of her daughter, 2 Coronation Road, Wingate. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service in St. Peter and St. Paul's R.C. Church, Hutton Henry 3.00 p.m.R.I.P..
ASHURST - Margaret Elizabeth (Bet), a much loved and treasured grandma of Gillian, Leigh, Peter and Chris, also a special and loving great-grandma of Jack.Goodnight and God Bless.
BELL - March 22 (peacefully, in hospital), of Lindan Lea, Trimdon Station. Dorothy, aged 90 years (nee Aunger), a dearly beloved wife of the late John, a loving mother of John and the late Dorothy, a dear mother-in-law of Betty, a much loved gran of Dana and Colin and great-gran of Ellie, Adam and Callum and a dear grandmother-in-law of Geoff and Dayner. Re-united with her husband and daughter once again.Funeral service to be held at St. Paul's Church, Trimdon Colliery on Thursday, March 28 at 12.40 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
BOYD - March 22, in Kingsway Nursing Home, Langley Park. Olive, aged 70 years, much loved mother of Diane and Susan and a loving grandmother. Would friends please meet for service and committal in Durham Crematorium on Wednesday at 11.00 a.m.
CLARKE - March 22, of Hallimond Road, Escomb, Bishop Auckland. Alan, aged 66 years, devoted husband of Marjorie (nee Kay), beloved son-in-law to Doris, also a dear brother and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27.
DURKIN - Anne, aged 74 years, of Noels Court, Catterick Village, passed peacefully away on March 23. Dearly loved mother of Maria and David, devoted grandmother of David, Aaron, Becky, Mari and Emi and will be sadly missed. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, March 28 at 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, for the Macmillan Nurses, may be given at the crematorium or c/o John Blenkiron and Sons, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. DL10 4AJ.
GRIFFITHS - March 24 (suddenly, at home), Hargill Haven, Howden-le-Wear (formerly of Crook). Pauline, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Alf, devoted mam of June, Alec, Ann and Lyn, a dear mother-in-law, a much loved and loving gran, great-gran and great-great-gran, also a dear sister-in-law and auntie. Cortege to leave her son's residence at 9.00 a.m., on Tuesday, March 26, for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 9.10 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Will friends please meet at church. Family flowers only by request.
HALLOWS - March 22 (in hospital, after a short illness bravely borne), of School Lane, Eppleby. Roy, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Margaret, loving father of Martin, Pennie, Sue and Keith, much loved grandpa of David and Emily. Funeral Wednesday. Will friends kindly meet for service in St. Cuthbert Church, Forcett at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
