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JOHNSON - Suddenly on April 1, of Newton Hall. Harry (H.H), aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Maureen, devoted dad of Harry, Kevin and Peter, a dearly missed father-in-law, much loved grandad of Lee, Matthew and Thomas, dear brother of Robert and brother-in-law of Pam. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Monday April 10, at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Refreshments afterwards at The Newton Hall Pub.
JOHNSTON - April 4 (peacefully in hospital, after a long illness), of Cavendish Court, Brandon. Judith (nee Baggott), aged 56 years, dearly loved wife of Ian, devoted mother of Daniel and Alastair and also a very dear friend to many. Would friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Nevilles Cross on Tuesday, April 11 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
KANE - Died March 30, at home, in Aiskew. Joan Weir, aged 71 years, beloved wife of the late Tony, loving mother of Christopher, Jacqueline and Stuart, also a loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Monday, April 10 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for The British Legion.
KIRKHAM - Gerrard, a dear husband father, father-in-law and grandfather went to be with his Lord on March 30, 2006. Funeral service to be held at Zetland Christian Centre, Richmond on Thursday April 6 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given to the Pais Project
LAMBERT - April 5 (formerly of Wolsingham). Eva Douglas, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late William (Billy) and a dear sister of Daisy and Elsie, sister-in-law of Gladys and a dear aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Methodist Church on Wednesday April 12, at 1.00 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham. All are invited for refreshments at The Black Bull afterwards.
LAMBERT - April 6, at home after a long illness. Joan Margaret, aged 84 years, of Snape, most dear sister of Mary. Sadly missed by Mary and all of her cousins and many friends. Funeral service to be held at St. Michael's Church, Well on Thursday, April 13 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to be shared between St. Michael's Church, Well and St. Mary's Church, Snape.
LAUDER - Winifred, passed away peacefully at Riverside View Care Home, Darlington, on March 29, 2006, aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mother of Eddie, Sheila and Harry, a dear grandmother and great-grandmother. She leaves fond memories with her many friends. Funeral Thursday, April 6. Would friends please meet for service in The Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Coleshill at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Enquiries to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
LAVERY - April 1, (peacefully), in Felixstowe, (late of Spennymoor). Ken, aged 67 years. Eldest son of Belle and the late Dave, brother of Shirley and Derek.
LAWSON - Langley Park March 31, in hospital. Nancy, aged 76 years, beloved wife of the Adam, a dearly loved mam of Barry and the late Kenny and grandma of Penny. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday, April 7 at 9.30 a.m for service. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham. Enquiries to A.M. Ranson Funeral Service. Tel. (0191) 3871404.
LAX - March 31, suddenly. Sylvia, nee Barraclough aged 61 years, of Bishop Auckland, beloved partner of Billy, a devoted mam of Gary, Allison and Angela, a much loved and loving nana also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12. followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
LEEDHAM - Phyllis Patricia (Pat), aged 68 years, of Albatross Way, Darlington, formerly of Catterick, died peacefully at St Teresa's Hospice on April 1 after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved wife of Bob, much loved mam of Robert and Julie, dear mother-in-law to Chris and Steve, loving nannie to Stuart and Craig and her other two grandchildren, dearest sister to Pam and sister-in-law to Erwin. Funeral service at St. Herbert's Church, Yarm Road, Darlington on Tuesday, April 11 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the Church. Floral tributes may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond.
LEIGHTON - April 3 (in hospital), of Ferryhill (formerly of Oakenshaw). Tony, aged 39 years, beloved son of Dorothy and the late Tony, dearest step son of Geoff, loving brother of John and Gillian, a dear uncle, nephew and cousin, also a dear friend to many. Will friends please meet for service at the Methodist Chapel, Ferryhill on Thursday, April 13 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment at Willington Churchyard. A bus will be provided from Church. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Greyhound, Ferryhill. Forever in our thoughts Never to be forgotten
LEIGHTON - Tony April 3, 2006. Late of Oakenshaw. Dearly loved nephew of Joan and Harry Summers and cousin to Sharon, David and family.
LISTER - David Ian (Rev). Peacefully on March 31, aged 79 years. Dearly beloved husband of Mary, much loved father of Sarah and Timothy and grandfather of Rebecca, Oliver and Daniel. Funeral service and interment to take place at St. Nicholas Church, Askham Bryan (York) at 2.00 p.m. on Thursday April 6. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to York Branch Parkinsons Disease Society.
MADDOCKS - Trudy, aged 91 years, peacefully in her sleep on April 1 of Eden Cottage, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Harold, much loved mam of Phyll and Ted, Bill and Grace, Ray and Ruth and Ted and Margaret, a loving nana and great-nana of Victoria and Katy. Funeral Wednesday, April 12. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
MALYAN - April 2, 2006, passed away peacefully in hospital after a long illness. James (Jimmy), aged 78 years, beloved husband of Belle, much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Monday, April 10 at 1.00 p.m.
MARSHALL - Winifred (Winnie, nee Lain), aged 76 years, of Bolton-on-Swale, died peacefully at the Abbey Care Village, Scorton on March 31. Beloved wife of the late Charlie, much loved sister of Len, Joyce, Maurice and the late George and a dear aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Bolton-on-Swale on Thursday, April 13 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for Bolton-on-Swale Church Funds.
MASON - Brenda (nee Hardy) aged 78 years, of Colburn Lane, Colburn, died suddenly in hospital on April 5. Dearly loved wife of John, much loved mum of Jill and a dear sister, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Thursday, April 13 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations for The Jerry Green Animal Sanctuary Catton, Thirsk may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond DL10 4AJ.
MAUGHAN - April 5, of Newton Aycliffe. Doreen, aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late Bill, loving mam of Billy and Anne, also a much loved sister, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, April 12 12.30 p.m. at St. Clare's Church, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends welcome, please meet at the Church. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe.
McALLISTER - March 31, 2006, peacefully at Darlington Memorial Hospital. Doreen, beloved wife of the late Allister, dearly loved mother of Keith, Carolyn and John. Sadly missed by her six grandsons, six granddaughters and six great-granddaughters. Funeral on Thursday, April 6. Requiem Mass at 10.30 a.m. in Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Cockerton, Darlington, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, but donations are invited for St. Teresa's Hospice, Darlington.