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HARLE - April 27 (peacefully in hospital, after a long illness bravely borne), of Westcott Terrace, Ferryhill. Robert (Bob), aged 86 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Doreen, loving father of Brian and Susan, dear father-in-law of Elaine, loving and devoted grandad of Jackie, Nicola, Steven, Michelle, Glenn and Alan, great-grandfather of Amy, Rebecca, Morgan, Ethan, Nathan, Dane and Anya and dear friend of Jenny. Would friends please meet for service at St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Thursday, May 4 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Bus provided from Church. All welcome for refreshments at All Saints' Church Hall afterwards.
HARRIS - April 18 (peacefully), of Bishop Auckland. Monica (nee Trainor), aged 87 years, loving mam of Stephen and the late Beryl Thompson, mother-in-law of Mary and Brian, a dearest grandma of Sandra, Helen and Craig also a much loved great-grandma of Danielle, Shaunna, Jamie-Lee, Jake, Robbie-Lee, Alicia and Faith. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, April 27 at 10.00 a.m. followed by cremation.
HENDERSON - (nee Anderson) On April 27, peacefully in hospital, following a long illness, of Shildon. June, aged 66 years, dearly loved wife of Gordon, much loved mother of Russell and Stewart, mother-in-law to Suzanne and Tracy, dear sister of Joseph, Lenny, Brian and Alma, also sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, cremation at Durham Crematorium to follow.
HOLE - On April 25, peacefully in St. Teresa's Hospice, Joyce Eileen (nee How), aged 88 years, of Darlington. Wife of the late Harold 'Flex' Hole, loving mother of Marcia, Martyn and Nigel, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, May 4 at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Friends invited, please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. Teresa's Hospice.
HUDSPETH - April 20 (suddenly), of Bishop Auckland. Charlie, aged 74 years, a loving husband of Marion, dearly loved stepfather of Paul, Keith and the late Anita also a much loved grandad of David. Friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, on Thursday, April 27 at 12.00 noon followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
HUGHES - On April 21, peacefully in hospital. William (Bill), aged 78 years of Hurworth Place, dearly beloved husband of June, much loved dad of Sandra, special father-in-law of Stuart, adored grandad of Samantha and Steven, also a very special brother and brother-in-law. Funeral Wednesday, May 3. Would friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Hurworth at 9.30 a.m. prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent for The British Heart Foundation, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
HUGILL - Olive (nee Nixon) On April 21, peacefully. Olive, aged 65 years, dearly beloved wife of Frank, dear mother of Heather and Alistair, mother-in-law of Mark and Liesl and a loved grandmother of Alex and Scarlet. Funeral service and interment to be held at St. Lawrence Parish Church, Hutton Bonville, Northallerton on Friday, April 28 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given to church funds and Macmillan Nurses, plate provided at the service.
HUTCHINSON - April 21 (suddenly in Stanhope House). Malcolm Paul (Mally), aged 28 years, of Church View, Chilton. A loving son of Liz, stepson of Lee, a much loved brother of Stephen and Samantha, a devoted grandson of Cora and the late Ronald, also uncle of Caitlin and baby Ged.
JACKSON - April 20, of Tudhoe, Spennymoor (formerly of Coxhoe). Ronald, aged 77 years, beloved husband of the late Audrey, loving father of David and Beverley, dear brother, grandad and uncle. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to British Lung Foundation, c/o David Jackson. Friends please meet at Tudhoe Methodist Church for service on Wednesday, April 26 at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. Sleep tight, best mate.
JOHNSON - April 25, formerly of Plantation View, Howden-le-Wear. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Tony, devoted mam of Barry, Ian and Trevor, dear mother-in-law to Marjorie, Sus-an and Liz, a much loved and loving nana of Ben, Murray, Michael, Mel and Anna, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear St. Mary's Church at 1.15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, followed by interment in Howden-le-Wear Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be sent or left with the family for Cancer Research.
JOHNSTON - Stanley Peacefully on April 22, aged 71 years, of Yarm. Beloved husband of Pearl, dearly loved father of Stuart and Ian and beloved grandfather of Tom, Ben and Sam. Funeral service to be held in St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Thursday April 27, at 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to, The Butterwick Hospice or The Haematology Ward, University Hospital of North Tees.
KIDD - Jean Mary Peacefully at home, on April 18. Jean (nee Poskitt), aged 83 years, of Skelton. Dearly loved wife of the late David Edgar, much loved mother of Andrew, Rosemary and Elizabeth, dear mother-in-law of Kath, Robin and Christopher, much loved granny of Joe and Sam, dearly loved sister of Peggy and Kate. Will be sadly missed by us all. Service in All Saints' Church, Skelton, Tuesday, May 2 at 12.00 noon prior to cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to the Macmillan Nurses Trust Fund, Guisborough Primary Care Hospital, 66 Northgate, Guisborough.
KIRKBRIDE - April 20, of Nanny End, Askrigg. Esther, aged 77 years, died peacefully at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. Dearly loved sister and cousin and good friend to many. Funeral service at Askrigg Church, Wednesday, April 26 at 1.30 p.m. Donations, if desired, for the Air Ambulance and Askrigg Church.
LAMB - On April 24, peacefully in hospital. Joe, aged 83 years, of Elton Grove, Darlington, dearly beloved husband of Irene, much loved dad of Paul, Redvers, Peter, Robert and Richard, father-in-law of Sandra, Carole, Andrea and the late Gay, grandfather of Paul and Michelle, David, Angela and Jason and great-grandfather of Ben and Sarah. Funeral Friday, May 5. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m., prior to cremation. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., or donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
LEDGER - Sonja Rosina Taken from us on Friday, April 21. A beloved mother and grandmother, sister and mother-in-law. You were our shining light, a Yorkshire rose without the thorns. Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Tunstall on Thursday, April 27 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Friends please meet at church. Close family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
LEGGETT - Framwellgate Moor Suddenly at home, on April 23, aged 72 years. Jack (retired Fire Fighter, Durham), dearly loved husband of Eileen, a dearest dad of Jacqueline and Michael and a dear grandad of Gary, Sarah and Jasmine. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday, April 28 at 11.00 a.m. for service and cremation.
LINSLEY - April 23 (in hospital), formerly of Greenbank Court, Darlington. Isabella Irving (Ella). Funeral particulars later.
LINSLEY - April 23 (in hospital), formerly of Greenbank Court, Darlington. Isabella Irving (Ella), aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Robert, loving mam of Deana and Rob, dear mother-in-law and a much loved nana and nan. Funeral tomorrow, Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
LISTER - Winnie, late of West Monkseaton, formerly of Stockton-on-Tees. On April 21, Winnie, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Richard (Dick), loving mum of Pauline. Winnie will be sadly missed by all her cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service to take place in St. Peter's Church, Stockton on Wednesday, May 3 at 1.00 p.m., prior to interment in Oxbridge Cemetery, Stockton. Relatives and friends please meet at church. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Alzheimer's Society, 103 Bedford Street, North Shields, NE29 6QH.
LITHGOW - April 20, of Bishop Auckland. Thomas William, aged 84 years (Tommy), devoted husband of the late Emily, beloved dad of the late John, much loved and loving granda of Rachel and Jan and great-granda of Liam, also a dear brother and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Wilfrid's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery. R.I.P.
