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BROWN - April 14 (peacefully, at Howlish Hall Nursing Home), late of Leeholme. Sarah Belle (Sally, nee Hopper), aged 81 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Matthew, beloved mother of William, Barry, Melvyn and Dennis, also a much loved mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Interment Thursday, April 18 in Coundon Cemetery, following a service in St. James' Church, Coundon at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at church.Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, may be made to Howlish Hall Nursing Home.
CLAPHAM - April 15 (peacefully), formerly of Easington Colliery. Bill, aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Isabelle, dearly loved father of Gerard, Joyce, Bill, Dorothy, Linda and David, a loving grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at the Methodist Chapel, Peterlee on Thursday at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
CURRAN - April 15 (after an illness borne with great courage and dignity), of Newton Aycliffe. Mildred (Milly), aged 73 years, beloved wife of Jim, treasured mum of David, special mother-in-law of Susan, beloved gran and great-gran of Rachel, Lee, Samantha, Luke and Lauren, also special sister to Jack Easton. Will friends please meet Thursday, April 18 for service 1.30 p.m. at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
CURRAN - Paul Joseph, aged 30 years, peacefully in hospital, on April 14, after a life lived with courage and cheerfulness, of 10 Wellington Place, Richmond. Dearly loved and very precious son of Martin and Linda and a loving grandson. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Monday, April 22 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. No flowers please, if desired, donations for Friedreich's Ataxia and 'Open Doors' are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.'His smiling face will be remembered always'.
DEAN - April 12, suddenly in hospital. Timothy (Tim), of Easington. Much loved dad of Paul, Michael, Andrew and John, dear son of Rhoda and loving brother of Laramie. Funeral service to take place on Friday, April 19 in All Saints' Church, Easington at 1.15 p.m., prior to cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu to Tenovus, 43 Upper Parade, Cardiff, CF24 3AB. Resting at and enquiries to Harry Thompson Funeral Service, 1-2 High Street, Loftus. Tel. (01287) 643375.
EGGLESTONE - April 15, of 9 Aged Miners Homes, Bearpark. Lucy, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late William, mother of the late Barry and sadly missed by all her family. Friends please meet for service in Bearpark Methodist Church on Friday, April 19 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, may be given after the service for the National Childrens Homes.
GOYNS - Lorna, on April 12, peacefully in hospital, aged 80 years (formerly of Wheatley Hill). Dear sister of Herbert and the late Wilf and Edith, sister-in-law of Edith and Betty, also a much loved aunt. Service and cremation at Teesside Crematorium Monday, April 22 at 1.00 p.m. (St. Bede's Chapel), Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please.
HALL - April 14, of 14 Hall Avenue, Ushaw Moor. Roy, aged 66 years, dearly loved husband of Margaret, devoted dad of Lorraine and Michelle, a much loved grandad of Jeffrey, Steven, Jodie, Stacey, Niki, Stephanie and Paul and great-grandad of Ebony. Friends please meet for service in St. Joseph's R.C. Church on Thursday, April 18 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard.
HANNA - Cynthia Mary (nee Waite), aged 61 years, suddenly in hospital on April 13, of 43 First Avenue, Colburn. Dearly loved wife of Bob, much loved mum of Caroline, Kevin and Gary, dear mother-in-law of Dennis and loving nanna to Matthew. Funeral service at the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington Crematorium on Monday, April 22 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the chapel. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given at the chapel for the National Canine Defence League.
HAUXWELL - April 11, (peacefully, at home), of Shiney Row. Irene (nee Sheraton), aged 77 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Jack and loving mother of John and Renee and a much loved gran of John and David. Service and cremation to take place on Friday April 19, at Sunderland Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. No flowers by request.
HUNTER - April 15, peacefully at home, at 14 Market Place, Leyburn, after a long fight borne with great dignity and courage. Albert (Sonny), aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Ann and Mark, a dear father-in-law and a very loving grandad. At his own request, a private family cremation.Thank you for the times we shared,The love you gave and the way you cared.
JENKINS - April 14, of Stanley, Crook. John, aged 69 years, a beloved husband of the late Jean, loving brother of Eric, Audrey, Brenda and Marjorie, beloved brother-in-law of Pauline and Jim, also a dear uncle. 'Sadly missed by his little dog Billy.' Funeral Friday, April 19. Will friends please meet at 11.30 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium.
KEMSLEY - (nee Leonard).April 13 (suddenly at home, in Colchester), formerly of The Green, Richmond. Irene, aged 50 years, beloved wife of Richard, a dear sister of Pete, sister-in-law of Ann, much loved aunt of Steven and Andrea. Funeral to be held in Colchester.
LAMBERT - April 15 (at home), of 40 Mount Drive, Leyburn. Denys, loved and greatly missed by all his family. Funeral service to be held at St. Matthew's Church, Leyburn tomorrow, Thursday, April 18 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private interment at Leyburn Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations in memory of Denys may be given, if so desired, to be shared between Yorkshire Cancer Research, Leyburn Medical Practice and Church Funds (plate present at the service). Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
MAHAN - April 10th Josephine Mary (Joan) aged 85 years died peacefully at home in Aiskew formerly of Durham City. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's and St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Aiskew on Friday April 19th at 10.00 a.m. followed by cremation. Family flowers only, donations if desired for the League of Friends, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
PARKES - April 14 (peacefully in hospital, after a long illness), of Hope Close, Trimdon Village. Lavinia (Lovie, nee Miles), aged 63 years, beloved wife of Jim, a dearly loved mother of Trevor and Phillip, mother-in-law of Deborah, a much loved grandma of Lee, Chris and Courtney. Cortege leaving residence Thursday 10.50 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church for service at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Butterwick Hospice Appeal, c/o, Deb.
POWELL - April 14, in Whitfield Cottage Nursing Home, Durham. Lina, aged 89 years, much loved wife of the late Dudley and loving mother to Geoffrey. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday April 19, at 3.30 p.m.
WALKER - April 15, peacefully in hospital, of Bowburn. Lena, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas Henry, dearly loved mother of Eileen, Shirley and Edna, a dear mother-in-law of Terry, Ernie and Bill, also a devoted grandma, great-grandma and sister of Maggie. Friends please meet for service Durham Crematorium Friday, 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only please.
WALTON - April 13 (peacefully in hospital), of Hilton Road, Bishop Auckland. Alice, aged 85 years, beloved partner of John, dearly loved mother of Graham, Brian and Jeff, also a dearly loved mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Cremation Thursday at Durham, following a service in St. James' Church, Coundon at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet at church.
BARNES - Francis (Frank), aged 66 years, suddenly on April 14, of Forcett. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Forcett on Tuesday, April 23 at 10.15 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at church.
BOOTH - April 15 (in hospital), of Middleton St. George. Arthur, aged 89 years, beloved husband of Muriel, loving father of Barbara and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Wednesday, April 24. Friends kindly meet for service at the West Cemetery Chapel at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Cancer Research, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
CALVERT - Died peacefully, after much suffering, on April 14, 2002. Ernest Walter (Big Ern), retired police officer of the York Force, dearest husband of Jean, loving father of Phil, stepfather of Carol and grandfather of Helen and Micheal. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Tuesday, April 23 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations to St. Mary's Church, Thirsk.
CLARE - April 13 (tragically). John, aged 71 years, ex Station Officer (Ferryhill) Durham County Fire Brigade. Dearest husband of the late Nellie, most dearly loved father of Julie, Stephen and Allison, father-in-law of Dennis, Karen and Barry, darling, devoted grandad of Paula, Jack and Ryan, also a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cortege to leave daughter's residence, Aidens Walk, Ferryhill for service in All Saints R.C. Church at 12.15 p.m. on Friday, followed by cremation at Durham. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to John's Grandson "Jack Grapes Autism Recovery Fund". A plate will provided in church or may be sent to Mrs J. Kirkwood, 7 Aidens Walk, Ferryhill.
CORRIE - April 15, peacefully in Spain (formerly of Barnes Road, Darlington). Raymond, aged 76 years.Remembered with love by all his family.
CURRAN - April 15 (after an illness borne with great courage and dignity), of Newton Aycliffe. Mildred (Milly), aged 73 years, beloved wife of Jim, treasured mum of David, special mother-in-law of Susan, beloved gran and great-gran of Rachel, Lee, Samantha, Luke and Lauren, also special sister to Jack Easton. Will friends please meet Thursday, April 18 for service 1.30 p.m. at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe. Will friends please note cremation will take place at Durham Crematorium.
DUNBAR - April 16 (peacefully, in hospital), of Barnard Avenue, Ludworth. Jack, aged 80 years, devoted husband of the late Joan, beloved father and grandfather. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday at 10.00 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations to R.A.F Benevolent Fund.
GREENWOOD - Brenda, a dear cousin. Sadly Missed. Remembered Always. Geoff, Wendy and Heather.
PEARCE - Monday, April 15 (peacefully at home, after a long illness bravely borne). James Leonard (Jim), aged 79 years, of En-Dah-Win, Barnes Croft, Great Salkeld, Penrith. Beloved husband of Doris and the late Winifred, dear brother of Barrie and a much loved brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Great Salkeld on Monday, April 22 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Carlisle Crematorium at 3.20 p.m. Family flowers only are requested, but if desired, donations for North Lakeland Hospice at Home and Great Salkeld Church may be made at the church or sent c/o J.L. Carrick, Funeral Director, Mountain View, Great Salkeld, Penrith, CA11 9LW.
PEARSON - April 15, peacefully after a short illness, in Malton Hospital. Mary, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late William (Bill), dearly loved mother of Howard and Melvyn, a dear mother-in-law and grandmother and friend of Harry. Funeral service at St. Mary's Priory Church, Old Malton on Thursday, April 25 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Malton Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to S.C. Bainbridge, 3 Princess Road, Malton.
RAMSHAW - April 15, tragically, as the result of an accident, of Fir Tree. Barbara Sandra (nee Corner), aged 58 years, wife of Fred, dearly loved daughter of the late Mabel and George Corner, also a much loved and loving sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Howden-le-Wear at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, April 22, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given to Church Funds.
RICHARDSON - April 16, peacefully at home, Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland.Frances Ann, aged 61 years, beloved wife of George, devoted mam of Sue and the late Nigel, dear mother-in-law to Chris, a much loved and loving Grandma Ann to Brigitte and Linnea, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Escomb Saxon Church at 11.00 a.m. on Monday, April 22, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given to the Macmillan Fund, c/o Terri Ricci, The Butterwick Hospice, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland.
