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WOOD - Edwin, aged 66 years, on March 23, peacefully at home, 3 Victoria Cottages, Butterknowle. Husband of the late Sheila, much loved dad of Steven, Wendy, Diane and Philip, a dearest granda and dear brother. Funeral service in St. John's Church, Lynesack on Thursday, March 28 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
ALLISON - On April 8, after a lengthy illness. John, aged 79 years, of Shotton Colliery. Dearly beloved husband of the late Alice, much loved father of John and David, father-in-law of Janet and Linda, also a devoted granda of Richard, Emma and Tim, also a dear friend of Kate. Funeral to take place on Friday. Would friends please meet at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton Colliery for service at 3.45 p.m., prior to interment in the churchyard. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu of flowers to St. Saviour's Church, Shotton Colliery.
BAINES - April 9, suddenly, at 4 Fulthorpe Avenue, Darlington. Alan, aged 66 years, beloved husband of Maureen, devoted father of Andrew and Malcolm, adored grandfather of Lia, also dear brother of Brian. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service at the West Cemetery Chapel at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation. No flowers by request. Donations may be left for the British Heart Foundation.
COLLING - Suddenly, on April 6, of Cemetery Road, Witton-le-Wear. Kathleen Mary, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late William Henry, devoted mother of Philip, dear mother-in-law to Julie, a much loved and loving gran to Michelle and Sophie, also a dear sister to Bertha. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Witton-le-Wear at 10.30 a.m. on Monday, April 15, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given to Church Funds.
DIXON - April 9, formerly Sub-Postmaster at Tow Law. Harry, aged 81 years, dearest son of the late Margaret Elizabeth and the late Richard. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 2.30 p.m. on Monday, April 15, followed by cremation at Durham. By his own request, no flowers. Donations in lieu may be given to Church Funds.
FENWICK - 399 MESS.April 9, suddenly at home, of Wellington Street, Pittington.Thomas William (Bill), aged 64 years, a member of the Royal British Legion and 399 Sancroft Mess F.O.S. Dearly loved husband of Mary, beloved father of Janine, Kevin and Sharon, a dear father-in-law of Lynn, devoted grandad of Louisa, Zak, Josie and Max, a loving son of Nell, brother and brother-in-law. Friends please meet for service at St. John's Methodist Chapel, Pittington on Monday at 10.10 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the British Heart Foundation, c/o the family.
GRIFFITHS - April 3 (suddenly but peacefully, in her sleep), of Welbeck Avenue. Emma, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, treasured mam and mother-in-law, gran, great-grandma, special sister and aunt. Would friends please meet Friday 12.00 noon for service at St. Anne's R.C. Church, followed by interment at the North Cemetery Darlington.
HARDAKER - April 9, peacefully at Leeming Garth Nursing Home. Dorothy, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Leslie, a dearly loved mother of Peter and Noel, dear mother-in-law of Carol and Alison, also a dear aunt of Janet, Tim and family. Funeral service to be held at Wycar Methodist Church, Bedale on Tuesday, April 16 at 11.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Teesside Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the League of Friends, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
HORSMAN - April 9, in hospital, of 26 Mowden Terrace, Darlington. Rita, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late George Thomas, dearly loved mother of Jean and Barbara, mother-in-law of Raymond and David and much loved nanna of Julie and Paul. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service in St. James' Church at 12.15 p.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery.Rest in Peace.
HORSMAN - Your smile has gone forever,Your hands we cannot touch,We'll never forget our memories,Of a mam we loved so much.Loved always.Jean and Barbara..Goodnight, God Bless Nanna. Julie and Paul xx.
IDDON - April 8, suddenly, at Peterborough, of Gore Hill Estate, Thornley. Mary (nee O'Neill), aged 73 years, beloved wife of William, dearly loved mother of Gloria, Mary, Linda and Valerie, a dear mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Friends please meet for service at St. William's R.C. Church, Trimdon Village on Monday at 2.00 p.m.
KNAGGS - April 10, of Broadoaks, Bishop Middleham. Kenneth, aged 71 years, dearly beloved husband of Joyce (nee Parkin), a loving father of David and Christopher, dear father-in-law of Hilary and Georgina and adored grandad of Emily, Freddie and Eleanor. Will friends please meet in St. Michael's Church, Bishop Middleham Tuesday, for a service at 11.00 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to 'The British Heart Foundation', c/o Mr. J. Fowler, 34 Northumberland Avenue, Bishop Auckland. DL14 6NF.
MILNER - April 9, peacefully, at Ashwood Residential Home, Easington Colliery, late of Church Street, Durham City. Gwen, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Dixon, dearly loved mother of Douglas and Anne, a dear mother-in-law of Dorothy and Ronnie and a devoted gran of Helen and Lisa. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Shincliffe on Tuesday for service at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation, c/o the family.
NORMAN - April 9 (suddenly), of 15 St. Paul's Gardens, Spennymoor. Grace (nee Pennick), aged 77 years, beloved wife of Les, a dearly loved mam of Kenneth, Christine and David, a loving mother-in-law, a devoted and much loved nana and a dear sister. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor, Monday, for a service at 11.15 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
TEMPLE - April 9, of Harmby (formerly of Darlington). Alan, aged 69 years, beloved husband of June, dearly loved dad of Richard and Samantha and a much loved grandad of Anya. Funeral Wednesday. Would friends kindly meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington at 11.45 a.m., followed by cremation. No flowers please.
THOMPSON - April 8 (peacefully, in hospital), of Heron Drive, Darlington, formerly of Ushaw Moor. Thomas, aged 84 years, very much loved and devoted husband of the late Margaret, a dear dad to sons Ronald and Gordon, a dear father-in-law to Vicki, also a special granda of Simon, Steve, Katie, Adam and Vicky. Funeral Tuesday, April 16. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington, prior to cremation.
THOMPSON - On April 9, of Harrison Close, Shildon. Edna, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late George, much loved mam of Eric and the late Michael and mother-in-law of Joan, a dearly loved grandma of Lynn and Paul and a loving sister. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Friday, April 12 at 9.30 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham.
TURNER - Elsie, aged 92 years, on April 6, peacefully, at Richmond House, Richmond. Much loved mum of Pat, loving nana of Andrea and great-nana of Lucy and Cara. Funeral service in the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, April 16 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the chapel.
WADE - April 8 (peacefully), of 9 Manor Road, St. Helens, Bishop Auckland (formerly of Old Hall Farm). Alfred (Alf), aged 86 years, will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends please meet at 1.00 p.m for service in St. Helen's Church, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery.
WALTON - April 7 (in hospital), of Davison Road, Darlington. Elsie, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, dearly loved mother of Mary and Norma, mother-in-law of Brian and grandmother of Suzanne and the late Michael. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, April 17, 2.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at the West Cemetery Chapel.
BARKER - Peacefully at home, on April 14, Escomb Road, Bishop Auckland. Alan, aged 68 years, devoted husband of Vurna, a much loved and loving dad of Gillian, Susan and Lucy, a dear father-in-law, proud grandad to Richard, Christopher, Megan, Joseph, Harry and Katy, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.40 p.m. on Friday, April 19, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please.
BELLIS - April 10, after an illness borne with courage and dignity, of Darlington. Mary Veronica (Vera, nee Clarke), aged 71 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, dearly loved mother of Peter and David, mother-in-law of Joy and Helen, treasured gran of James, Alexandra, Richard and Andrew, also a dear sister-in-law, aunt and friend. Would friends please meet 12.00 noon for Requiem Mass, Monday, April 22 at St. William's R.C. Church, prior to private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to N.S.P.C.C. at Vera's request.R.I.P..
BENNETT - Darlington.April 15, peacefully at home. Jean (nee Jackson), aged 66 years, dearly loved mam of Iris, Leslie and the late Stephen, a much loved sister, mother-in-law and grandma. Sadly missed by Malcolm. Funeral Friday, April 19. Cortege to leave 18 Dunelm Walk for service at St. Andrew's Church, Haughton-le-Skerne 10.30 a.m., prior to interment in the North Cemetery. Would friends kindly meet at the church.
CLIFF - Tragically, on April 10, of 18 Central Avenue, St. Helens Auckland. Andrew John, aged 36 years, beloved husband of Diane, devoted dad of John, Ricky, Alisha, Shellby and Darcey, a dearly loved son to Olive and the late Johnny, also dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, April 19, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery.
HARPER - April 11 (peacefully in hospital, after a long illness bravely borne), of 48 Ted Fletcher Court, Darlington. Cecilia, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Norman, dearly loved mother of Norma and Raymond, Leslie and Linda, loving nanna of Stuart, Susan, Paul and the late Peter and a very proud great-grandmother. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in Cockerton Methodist Church at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation.
JOHNS - On April 14, at Ridgeway House Nursing Home, Station Town. Ethel, aged 95 years (formerly Messham), dearly loved mother of Margaret and Elsie, also a dear mother-in-law and a devoted gran and great-gran. Cremation Durham Crematorium Wednesday. Cortege to leave 26 Vicarage Estate, Wingate. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service in Millbank Methodist Church, Station Town 12.45 p.m.
LEE - (Willington).April 13, at home, surrounded by his family after a short illness patiently and bravely borne, with great courage and dignity. Walter, aged 79 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Catherine, dearly loved dad of Joan and Anne, adored grandad of Stephen, Kate-Anne, Jill and Adam, much loved great-grandad of Catherine, dad-in-law of Alf and John, also a dear brother and uncle. Re-united with his wife Catherine. R.I.P. Funeral Friday, April 19. Cortege leaving his daughter's residence, 38 Wesley Grove, Bishop Auckland at 12.50 p.m. for service in Willington Methodist Church at 1.10 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at church.
LYNN - (nee Hugill).April 12, peacefully in hospital, of Rydal Nursing Home, Darlington (formerly of Vine Street). Enid, aged 72 years, dearly loved mam of Martin, dear mother-in-law of Glynis, loving grandma of David and Philip and a dear sister of Fred and Colin. Funeral Wednesday, April 24. Friends please meet for service in West Cemetery Chapel at 11.45 a.m., followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
MADDISON - April 12 (in hospital), of Finchale Crescent, Darlington. Ronald (Ron), aged 81 years, much loved husband of Alice, devoted dad of Patricia, also a much loved brother. Funeral Monday, April 22. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for a service in the West Cemetery Chapel, prior to cremation.
MARTIN - April 13, of Frosterley. Elsie (nee Newton), aged 96 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Mansell. Will friends please meet for service in St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Frosterley at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given to Church Funds.
PEARSON - April 14 (peacefully at home, after a long illness). Joyce (nee Richardson), aged 65 years, much loved wife of Robert (Bob), dear mother of Helen and daughter of the late James and Nancy. Service to be held at St. Stephen's Church, Robin Hoods Bay at 11.30 a.m. on Friday, April 19, followed by cremation at Scarborough. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Macmillan Nurses and War Memorial Ward, Whitby Hospital. Enquiries to R. Harrison and SonsTel (01947) 897249.
PICKFORD - April 14 (suddenly), of Wood Vue, Spennymoor. May, aged 73 years, beloved wife of the late Billy, dearly loved sister, aunt and great-aunt. Would friends please meet in the Salvation Army Hall, Dundas Street, Spennymoor Thursday for a service at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery
ROWLANDS - April 14 (peacefully in hospital), of Dalton Close, St. Helens, Bishop Auckland. Margaret (Peggy), aged 81 years, dearly loved wife of Ted, a much loved mother of Vivienne, also a dear gran and great-gran. Cremation Thursday at 10.30 a.m., at Durham. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
SHAW - Leonie, aged 6 years, of Bishop Auckland. Died tragically as the result of a road accident on April 14. Particulars to follow.God Bless. Forever in our hearts.Our Little Lolly.
SUTTON - April 7, in hospital, of Swallow Close, Esh Winning. Mary Dorothy, aged 82 years, mother of Ray and Ian Gustard, also a mother-in-law and grandmother. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. on Friday, April 19.
THREADKELL - April 13, 2002, suddenly, but peacefully, of Throckley (late of Darlington). Ethel (nee Bramley), aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas, a much loved mam of Mandy, Brian and the late David, a dear sister of Joan, a dear mother-in-law, nana, great grandmot-her, sister-in-law and aunty to the family. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at the West Road Crematorium, Newcastle on Friday, April 19 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Marie Curie Care.
WAITES - April 11 (peacefully in hospital, after a long illness), of Cotherstone. Mary, aged 70 years, dearly loved wife of Geoffrey, beloved mother of Stephen and Alan, much loved grandmother and dear sister of Ronnie and Sheila. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral service at 11.45 a.m. on Monday, April 22 at Darlington Crematorium West Cemetery Chapel, private at her own request.
WAITE - April 11, of Dere Avenue, Bishop Auckland. Harry, aged 80 years, devoted husband of Hilde, also a much loved and loving grandad to Mark. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m., on Thursday, April 18.
SLACK - April 12, in Church View Residential Home, South Church. Violet, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late George, also a dear sister and aunt. Funeral Monday, April 22. Cortege to leave her brother's residence, 30 Adamson Street, Shildon at 10.15 a.m., for service and cremation at 10.45 a.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
ARMITAGE - April 13, in hospital, of Constable Burton (formerly Warden of Constable Burton Hall Caravan Park). John Henry, aged 79 years, beloved husband of Brenda, dearly loved brother of Derrick and the late Maurice and a very dear brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service and cremation at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Monday, April 22 at 2.15 p.m. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the crematorium.
BRABBAN - Linda, passed away peacefully in the Friarage Hospital on April 15, 2002. Will be sadly missed by her children Mark, Nicholas and Lisa and will never be forgotten by her dearest Joachim.Cremation at St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Friday, April 19 at 10.45 a.m.
