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HOBAN - March 21 (suddenly), of 8 Emmerson Square, Thornley. Kenneth A., aged 70 years, dearly loved husband of Janet, also a loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cremation Durham Crematorium Wednesday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass in Thornley R.C. Church 1.30 p.m.R.I.P..
MARQUIS - March 22 (suddenly at home), Aycliffe Village. John (Jack), aged 79 years, beloved husband of Dorothy, dear brother of George and the late Sally, also a dear brother-in-law, uncle and cousin. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Aycliffe Village at 2.45 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given for Church Funds.
MARSHALL - March 22 (peacefully, at home), of 3 Princess Court, Spennymoor. Mary (nee Boyes), aged 64 years, a much loved mam of Norma, Celia, Sonia, David and Evelyn, a dearly loved companion of Ron, a loving mam-in-law of Derek, Debbie and Clive, a devoted nanna of Nichola, Lisa, Richard, Steven, Sophie, Tony, Dean, Amie, Nathan, John Paul and Carley and a dear sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Tuesday, March 26 for a service at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery.
McDOWELL - March 22, of 57 Sunderland Avenue, Horden. Jenny (nee Liddell), aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of the late John, also a loving mother, mother-in-law and a devoted grandma and great-grandma. Interment Horden Cemetery Wednesday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service in Horden Independent Methodist Church 11.10 a.m.
METCALFE - March 21 (in Parklands Nursing Home Seaham), of Darlington. Gerald Thomas, aged 51 years, husband of Pam, a loved dad of Neil and Geraldine, beloved son of Bella and the late Tom, a dear brother and uncle. Family and friends please meet at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday for service at 2.15 p.m. If desired, donations in lieu of flowers to Parklands Nursing Home. Enquiries to Kenneth Taylor, Funeral Director. Tel. (0191) 5817388.
MUDD - Darlington.March 20, suddenly. Allan, aged 80 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Ena. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Wednesday, March 27. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium Chapel 11.15 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please.
ROBINSON - Sidney, aged 81 years, peacefully in hospital on March 20, of 16 Springfield, Skeeby, Richmond. Dearly loved husband of May, much loved father of Carol, David, Susan and the late Michael, dear father-in-law of Clive and David and loving grandfather of Laura and Katie. Funeral service at St. Agatha's Church, Easby on Wednesday, March 27 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations for Church Funds.
ROWING - Sally (Sarah) Rowing (nee Amos), died peacefully at home, Walmer Avenue, Bishop Auckland on March 22, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife to husband George and much loved mother to Karen, also a very dear grandmother, mother-in-law, aunt and friend. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Vart Road, Bishop Auckland on Wednesday, March 27 at 8.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given for Cancer Research.
SHERRINGTON - Edgar (Sherri) on March 20, peacefully, in hospital, aged 80 years, of Richmond (formerly of Tunstall and Hunton). Dearly loved father of Trevor and much loved grandad of Charlie. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday, March 28 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons. All friends welcome, following the service, for refreshments and to drink him farwell at The Comrades Club.
SIMPSON - March 22, at Thornton Lodge Nursing Home, Thornton Rust (formerly of Rover View, Carlton and West Scrafton). Bessie, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Leonard Simpson, dearly loved mother of June and a very dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at Carlton Methodist Chapel on Tuesday, March 26 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Holy Trinity Churchyard, Coverham. Friends please meet at the chapel.
STOTT - March 19 (suddenly), of Dickinson Street, Darlington (formerly of Shildon). Paula Louise, aged 26 years, dearest daughter of Marion Howard and step-daughter to Nigel Howard, also a dear sister, auntie and niece. Cortege to leave her mother's residence, 20 St. Cuthbert's Walk, Bishop Auckland at 1.50 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
WHITESMITH - March 21, of Castleside. Enid, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, dear mam of Dennis, daughter-in-law Dorothy, much loved gran of Lucy, Ailsa and Stuart. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Castleside on Wednesday March 27, at 11.30 a.m. followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium. Private afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to, Cancer Research, Lambton House, 6 Lambton Road, Jesmond, Newcastle.
BIELOK - March 19 (tragically), of Newton Aycliffe. Edward (Eddie), loving husband of Anne, devoted dad of Karl, Karen, Kathryn and Kirsty, a dear son of Tommy and Ann, also a beloved brother. Funeral Tuesday, April 2. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium.R.I.P..
DINNING - March 23 (peacefully, at home with his loving family), of North Moor Avenue, Trimdon Colliery. Ronald, aged 71 years, loving husband of Joan (nee Tatters), devoted father of Ann and Joanna, dearest father-in-law of David and John, much loved grandad of Roanna, Marc, Charlotte, Ross and Luke, also a loving son, brother and brother-in-law. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 8.05 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Paul's Church for service at 8.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Doantions, if so desired, to Prostrate Cancer, c/o Mrs Joanna Gibson.
GOUNDRY - March 23, of Tynedale Walk, Shildon. John, aged 75 years, loving husband of Paddy and a dear father, father-in-law and gramps. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Thursday, March 28 at 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham. No flowers by request.
GRANT - March 23, 2002 (suddenly, at home). David James CBE, aged 80 years, much loved husband of Jean and devoted father and grandfather. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, North Road, Durham on Saturday, March 30 at 2.30 p.m. Donations in memory may be made to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Gilesgate, Durham. DH1 2HX. Tel (0191) 3863850.
JOHNSON - March 17 (peacefully, in hospital), of 9 Bamburgh Road, Newton Hall, Durham. George, aged 67 years, dearly loved husband of Mary and loving dad of Nicky and the late Steven, loving father-in-law of Julie, loving grandad ofAshleigh and Alex and beloved brother ofVivienne and Christine. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's and St. Cuthbert's Church, Chester-le-Street on Thursday March 28, at 2.00 p.m. Interment to follow in Ropery Lane Cemetery, side by side with Steven.
JOHNSON - March 24 (peacefully, in hospital), of Auckland Road, Ferryhill. Jessie (nee Hope), aged 94 years, much loved wife of the late Stephen, a dear mam, grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma and mother-in-law. Would friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Thursday at 11.15 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham.
LYE - March 23 (peacefully, in hospital), of Edgar Grove, Bishop Auckland. John Walter, aged 74 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Pearl, a devoted father of Sandra, a much loved grandfather of Shaleen and great-grandfather to Evangeline. Interment Thursday, March 28 in Bishop Auckland Cemetery. Cortege leaving his daughter Sandra's residence at 11.20 a.m. for a service in St. Wilfrid's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 11.30 a.m. Friends please meet at church.
MARR - March 22 (suddenly), of Horton Crescent, Bowburn. Joe, aged 78 years, beloved husband of the late Mary, dearly loved father of Elizabeth and the late Dennis, a dear father-in-law of Jim and a devoted grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday at 3. 00 p.m. Family flowers only please.
ROBINSON - March 24 (peacefully, in hospital), of North Road West, Wingate. William Highmoor (Bill), aged 59 years, dearly loved dad of Jill, Jayne and Judith, dearest father-in-law of Kevin, David and Brian and much loved grandad of Lewis, beloved son of Louie and the late Robert, dear brother of Peter and Barbara. Cortege leaving Station Lane, Station Town Thursday at 2.20 p.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church for service at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Station Town Cemetery.
SCOTT - (nee Payne).March 23 (peacefully, at home with family) of Darlington. Doreen (Dot), dearly loved mam of Allan, Michael and Edmund, mother-in-law of Pat and Sharon, dearly loved nanna of Allan, Nichola, Michael and Jake, a dear auntie Dot of Carol, Gillian and their families. A dearest friend of Madge. Funeral service to take place on Thursday March 28, 9.45 a.m., at Darlington Crematorium. Family and friends please meet at the chapel. Floral tributes may be sent to, John Meynell Funeral Service, 150 North Road, Darlington.Will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts..
SHIPPEY - Frank.March 21 (suddenly, at home). Frank, aged 73 years, of Sedgefield. A dearly loved husband, father and grandad. Service and cremation at Teesside Crematorium Thursday, March 28 at 11.00 a.m. (St. Bede's Chapel). Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Enquiries and floral tributes to Crake and Mallon Funeral Servcie, 45 Norton Road, Stockton-on- Tees. Tel: (01642) 611716.
WALKER - March 24, of 28 Buttons Place, Waterhouses. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 79 years, dearly loved wife of John, loving mother of Brenda and the late John, mother-in-law of Norman and Alison and a dear grandmother of Michael and Christopher. Friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Waterhouses on Thursday, March 28 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in Parkwood Cemetery.
WELSH - March 23 (peacefully, in hopsital), of Warwick Place, Willington. George, in his 73rd year, a dear brother-in-law of Brenda, Kevin and Doreen, loving uncle of Claire and Anthony, Tisha and Steven and Karen and Andrew, also a friend to many. Cortege leaving his sister-in-law's residence Belle Vue Terrace on Tuesday, April 2 at 2.05 p.m. for service at St. Stephen's Church, Willington at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
WILLIAMSON - On Monday, March 25, peacefully at The Pines Nursing Home, Bongate, Appleby, of High House Farm, Colby Lane, Appleby (formerly of East Fold Garth, Woodland). William Parkin (Park), aged 84 years, dearly loved husband of the late Rachel, a dear father of Billy, Gwennie and Tony, a sadly missed grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at St. Lawrence's Church, Appleby on Thursday, March 28 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in Appleby Cemetery. Family flowers only are requested. Donations, if desired, will be divided between The Pines Nursing Home and Edenside Residential Home, c/o Glyn Jones Funeral Director, 12 Battlebarrow, Appleby in Westmorland CA16 6XS.
WRIGLEY - March 25 (peacefully), at Middleton Hall, Middleton St. George. Charlie, aged 87 years, beloved husband of Rita, a loving dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please.
YARD - March 22 (peacefully), of The Chimneys Nursing Home, Sherburn Hill. Elsie (nee Adair), aged 89 years, devoted wife of the late Billy Yard, beloved mother of Alan and Audrey, a devoted grandmother and great-grandma. Funeral to take place on Thursday, March 28. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Sherburn Village at 2.30 p.m., prior to interment in Sherburn Cemetery.
DICK - Denis Norman, aged 72 years, of Crakehall, Bedale, died peacefully at home on March 23. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service at St. Gregory's Church, Crakehall on Tuesday, April 2 at 11.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Marie Curie Nursing Care will be accepted by J. Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
EATWELL - On Sunday, March 24 (at Maple Lodge Nursing Home, Scotton, after a long illness), of Reeth and formerly of Richmond. Sydney George, aged 79 years, sadly missed by his wife Louie, daughter Rosalind, son Robert, son-in-law Ken, daughter-in-law Pat and his loving grandchildren Jamie, Rebecca and David. Funeral service and cremation to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday April 2, at 2.15 p.m. Strictly no flowers please, but donations in memory of Sydney, if so desired, may be given for St. Teresa's Hospice, Darlington and The Children's Ward at The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. A plate will be present at the service for the donations or may be sent to S. Barningham, Manor Farm, Grinton, Richmond. N. Yorks. DL11 6HL. Will friends please meet at the crematorium and accept this intimation.
FISH - March 20, peacefully, in the Civic Hospital, Ottawa, Canada. Harry, aged 61 years, loving dad of Donna and Janet, also grandad to Avonlie, son of the late Henry and Olive, of Geneva Road, Darlington, loving brother to James, Betty, Jean, Raymond, Lawrence and the late Billy, also sisters-in-law Jessie, Jenifer and June and brother-in-law Arthur and nephews and nieces.
GOODCHILD - March 22 (in hospital), of Henry Avenue, Bowburn. William Roberts, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Ada (nee Cook), dearly loved father, dearest father-in-law and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 10.10 a.m. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service at 10.30 a.m.
JOHNSON - (Northallerton).March 22, (peacefully, in hospital). Annie (Nan), aged 86 years, dearly loved wife of the late Roger and a much loved sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral service at Aysgarth Church, Thursday March 28, at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to, Macmillan Nurses. Plate in church.
JONES - March 26, at Maple Lodge Nursing Home, Scotton, of Railway Street, Leyburn. Marguerite, aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Reg Jones, dearly loved mother of Susan and Stephen, mother-in-law of John and Angela and a very dear granny of Elizabeth and Katie. Funeral service and cremation at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Tuesday, April 2 at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the R.N.I.B. (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the crematorium.
LIDDLE - March 24, of Castle Bank Home, Tow Law. Irene, aged 89 years, devoted wife of the late John James, beloved mother of Eric and Audrey, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving nana and great-gran. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be left for Castle Bank Home at the crematorium.
LUMLEY - Frederick William (Fred), aged 61 years, peacefully in hospital on March 23, of Knayton, Thirsk. Dearly loved husband of Hazel, much loved father of Dawn and the late Richard, very dear father-in-law of David and loving grandad of Ella and Anna. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Leake on Tuesday, April 2 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Northallerton Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. If desired, donations may be given in church, for the League of Friends, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton and Leake Church Funds.
MUDD - March 25 (peacefully in hospital), of 4 Smithy Close, Thoralby. James (Jim), aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Nora, dearly loved father of Sheila, Stan, Agnes and the late Vera and a very dear brother, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service and interment at St. Andrew's Church, Aysgarth on Saturday, March 30 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Church Funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
PARKER - March 17 (suddenly, away from home), of Melrose Avenue, Murton. Brian, aged 42 years, beloved husband of Jac, devoted and cherished daddy of Ellie Marie, dearly loved son of the late Newrick and Doreen, much loved brother of June, brother-in-law of David and Kevan. Cortege to leave residence on Thursday at 9.45 a.m. Friends please meet for service at The Methodist Chapel, Haswell at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Sunderland. Will be sadly missed and remembered always.
PATTISON - March 25. Henry Edward, aged 72 years, of Woodland, formerly of Ovington, dearly loved husband of Ruth and much loved father of Stuart and Kevin, dear father-in-law of Penny and Helen. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, April 2 at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in chapel to the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust.
PRATT - David.March 22 (peacefully in hospital after a short illness, borne with great courage and dignity). David, aged 58 years, of Richmond (formerly of Stockton). Dearly loved husband of Kathleen (nee Schofield), dearest dad of Davina, Kathleen, David, Renea and Hayley, a much loved grandad of Theo, Jak, Verity, Ruby and Juno. Service in Stockton Parish Church Tuesday, April 2 at 12.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Enquiries and floral tributes to Crake and Mallon Funeral Service, 45 Norton Road, Stockton-on-Tees. Tel: (01642) 611716.
WALKER - March 24, (suddenly), of Scarborough, until recently of Richmond. Sue, aged 52 years, a loving daughter of Doreen MacKay, a dear sister of Alan, a dear wife, sister-in-law and daughter-in-law and a loving mother who will always be remembered and deeply missed by all, especially Kate, Nicholas, Michael, Sarah, Emma and Danielle. Loved and missed by all who knew her. Funeral Wednesday, April 3. Would friends kindly meet at Darlington Crematorium Chapel 11.45 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent in aid of the R.S.P.C.A.
