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HEBDON - April 13, in hospital, after an illness bravely borne with great courage and dignity, of Newton Hall, Durham. James, aged 76 years, beloved husband of Sylvia, devoted and loving dad of Andrea and much loved father-in-law of Tony, dear brother of Gladys, also a brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Funeral Monday, April 24. Would friends please meet at 1.00 p.m. for service in St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe followed by interment in the churchyard. Refreshments afterwards at Bowburn Hall Hotel.
HEMMINGWAY - April 20 (peacefully in Richmond House). Betty, aged 76 years, formerly of East View, Barton, beloved sister of Alan. Will be sadly missed. Funeral Thursday, April 27. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
HILL - William After much suffering, died peacefully in his sleep on April 11, of St. Marys Court, Horden. Billy, aged 73 years. Dearly beloved husband of Doris, loving dad of Bill, a dear father-in-law of Kath and a devoted grandad to Peter and Richard. Cremation Hartlepool Crematorium Wednesday April 26. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Horden at 2.00 p.m. All enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
HIND - April 17, of Tow Law. John George (Geordie), aged 67 years, a dearly loved brother and brother-in-law, dear stepfather to Brian and loving grandad of George. Cortege to leave his sister's residence in Deerness Estate, Tow Law at 9.40 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 9.50 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
HOWARD - Suddenly at home, on April 13. Michael, aged 40 years, of Shildon, formerly of Bishop Auckland. Beloved dad of Claire, also a dearly loved son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral particulars to follow.
HOWARD - Suddenly at home, on April 13. Michael, aged 40 years, of Shildon, formerly of Bishop Auckland. Beloved dad of Claire, also a dearly loved son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 10.30 a.m. on Friday, April 21, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
HOWES - On April 13 (peacefully), of Low Pittington. Greta, aged 92 years. A beloved wife, a much loved mum, gran and great-gran. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday April 24, at 1.30 p.m.
HUGHES - April 9, at Brandon Lodge Nursing Home (formerly of Taylor Avenue, Bearpark). Helen, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Ken, much loved mother of Gordon, mother-in-law of Muriel and a dear grandma of Gordon, Gary, Amanda and families. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday April 24, at 11.00 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for Cancer Research U.K.
HUTCHINSON - Peacefully in hospital, on April 13, of Trimdon Grange, aged 82 years. John (Jack), beloved husband of the late Jennie, dearest dad of Elizabeth and Frank, John and Ann, cherished grandad of Nicholas, Daniel and Kate, also a much loved brother. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Saturday, April 22 at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, for Alzheimer's Society, c/o Lamb's Funeral Service. Tel. (0191) 5261846.
I'ANSON - April 15, suddenly in hospital, of Wakefield (formerly of Grewelthorpe). Nellie, aged 90 years, a dearly loved wife of the late Harold, dear mother of Peter and Ruth, mother-in-law of Patrick and Sue, treasured grandma of Melanie, Fiona and Jamie and a great-grandma of Joseph. Service and interment at St. James' Church, Grewelthorpe on Monday, April 24 at 2.00 p.m.
JOHNSON - April 18, of Darlington, (formerly of Cockfield). Alice, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Allen Clarke, loving mother of Roland, mother-in-law of Maureen and sister of Doris, also a much loved gran and great-gran. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday April 25, 1.45 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium Friends welcome, please meet at the crematorium
JOHNSON - (nee Glendenning) April 9, in hospital, of Nora Fenby House, Darlington, formerly of Neasham Road. Margaret (Madge, former hairdresser), treasured wife of the late Harry (Darlington cricketer), devoted aunt of Yvonne, Elaine, Joan, Jean (London) and Carol and a dear great-aunt of Tony, Mandy and Maria. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. Augustine's Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment at North Cemetery.
JOYCE - April 18 (peacefully, in hospital), of Spennymoor. Margaret, aged 83 years, loving daughter of the late William and Hannah, a dear cousin and a very dear friend. Would friends please meet for service on Tuesday, April 25 at 1.30 p.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for Ward 17, Bishop Auckland Hospital. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at The Salvin Arms, Spennymoor.
KELLY - April 20 (suddenly, at home in Newton Aycliffe). Elizabeth Scott (Betty), aged 64 years. Beloved wife of Pat, loving mam of Kieran, Terry and Paula, a much loved granny of Stuart, Samantha, Liam, Leonie, Callum, Jessica, Patrick, Paul, Kyle and the late Cara and also a sadly missed sister. The funeral service will take place on Thursday April 27, 11.00 a.m. at St. Mary's R.C. Church, prior to interment in West Cemetery, School Aycliffe. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made to, Cancer Research, c/o, Lloyds Bank, Skinnergate, Darlington. DL3 7ND.
KELSEY - Of Front Street North, Trimdon Village. Edward, aged 76 years, beloved husband of the late Catherine, also a dear brother-in-law and cousin. Relatives and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, April 20 at 9.30 a.m.
LAMBERT - Rene (nee Curtis, formerly Knowles), of Hartburn, peacefully in hospital on April 12, aged 85 years, late of the Whitehouse Residential Home, Hartburn. Much loved mam of Jim, Pat, Jes and Gren, loving mother-in-law, nana, great-nana and sister. Friends please meet for service on Friday, April 21 at the Chapel of St. Hilda, Teesside Crematorium, Acklam Road, Middlesbrough at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please.
LEACH - Graeme, aged 19 years, passed away tragically on April 19, of Wordsworth Road, Darlington. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Wednesday, April 26. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
LENG - April 20, peacefully in hospital, of Hackworth House, Shildon, formerly of Eldon Lane. Mildred (Millie, nee Sanders), aged 102 years, beloved wife of the late Tom, dearly loved mother of the late Gordon and dearest gran of Cheryl. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m., Thursday, April 27.
LIDDLE - April 13, of Mansfield, formerly of Brandon and of Frosterley, Weardale. Fred, aged 73 years, much loved husband of the late Edna, dear father to John and daughter-in-law Barbara and a very dear grandad. Any enquiries to Mr. John Wilson. Tel. (01388) 604749.
LOFTUS - April 20 (peacefully, in Tenlands), of Helmsley Close, Ferryhill. John, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Peggy (nee McHale), much loved dad of Mary and devoted grandad of Lucy, also a dear brother-in-law. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass in All Saint's R.C. Church at 11.30 a.m. on Tuesday April 25, followed by interment in Chilton Cemetery. Family flowers only please by request.