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EMMERSON - March 6, peacefully after a short illness. Robert (Bob), aged 94 years, much loved husband of Margaret (Meggie, nee Clark), cherished dad of Joyce, George, Connie and Joan, loving grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, March 15 at 12.00 noon.
EMMERSON - March 8, peacefully, of Hundens Park Care Home, Darlington. Richard, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Sybil, dearly loved father of Geraldine and Sheila, father-in-law of Keith, much loved grandad of Michael, Andrea, Elizabeth, Tig, Rachel, David and Neil, also loving great-grandad of Rebecca and Kate. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m.
EVANS - David, aged 61 years, of Bishop Auckland, passed away on March 6. Dearest brother of Kenneth and son of the late William and Elizabeth, also dearest pal of Gordon and Michael. Will all friends and relatives please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14.
FAWCETT - March 3, of Hilldene, Hawes. James Metcalfe (Jim), aged 73 years, beloved husband of Joan, much loved father of John, Janet and Sandra and a dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service at Hawes Methodist Chapel Thursday, March 9 at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Hawes Methodist Chapel. Friends please meet at chapel.
FERGUSON - February 28, suddenly at home, of Bulmer Close, Newton Aycliffe. Irene (formerly Hymas), loving mam to Stuart, Neil, Geoff, Craig and the late Stephen, also a dearly loved mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, sister and aunt. Funeral Thursday, March 9. Would friends please meet 12.45 p.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by interment in the West Cemetery, Newton Aycliffe.
FOWLER - (nee Smith) Denise, aged 50 years, died March 3, 2006, peacefully at home, a loving daughter to Enid, step-daughter to Les, sister to Susan, Sandra, Stephen and Joanne, auntie to Andrew, Chloe and Jack. "Your weary days are over, your sleepless nights are past; We know within our hearts you have found peace at last. R.I.P. Our Denise
FOWLER - March 3, 2006, at home, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, of Spennymoor. Denise, aged 50 years, adored wife of Kit, beloved mother to Christopher, Philip, Michael, Mathew, Amanda and Jamie, loving nana to Adam, Jack, Brittany and Hollie, loving daughter, sister, auntie and sister-in-law. Will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Rest in Peace darling till we meet again. Funeral Friday, March 10. Will friends please meet at 11.30 a.m., for service in St. Paul's Church, followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery.
GARTHWAITE - March 4, in hospital, after a long illness borne with great courage, patience and dignity, of Ashcroft, Stanhope. Ken, aged 80 years, most loving and much loved husband of Nancy, a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanhope on Friday, March 10 at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Crosshill Cemetery. Flowers welcome or, if desired, donations in lieu for Weardale Community Hospital.
GRADY - Joe, a dear brother-in-law who is in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. The Tague Family.
GRADY - March 6, of Bishop Auckland. Joseph (Joe), aged 80 years, beloved husband of Vera, devoted dad of Michael, Joseph and Anthony, a much loved and loving grandad and great-grandad, also father-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, March 16, followed by interment at Witton Park. A bus is provided from church to Witton Park and return. R.I.P.
HAGEMEYER - Syd, aged 68 years, of Colburn, died suddenly in hospital on March 5. Beloved husband of the late Karen, much loved dad of Susan and Nikki, loving grandad of Natasha, Adam and Marshall and a dear brother of Nora and Derek. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, March 13 at 3.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given at the crematorium for Cancer Research UK.
HAMPER - On March 3, at Maple Lodge Nursing Home, Scotton, formerly of 19 East Witton. Evelyn, aged 89 years, beloved wife of Edwin (Ted), dearly loved mother of Sid and Celia and a loving mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service and interment at St. John's Church, East Witton on Thursday, March 9 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and the Alzheimer's Disease Society (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
HARLAND - March 8, in hospital, of Rydal Care Home, Darlington. Elizabeth, aged 88 years, beloved wife of Jack, dearly loved mother of John, Michael and Karen, mother-in-law of Christine and much loved nan of Louise, Sarah, Gemma, Sherrie and Jamie. Funeral Friday, March 17. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m.
HARRISON - March 7 (peacefully, in hospital), of Wood Vue, Spennymoor. Catherine (Kitty), aged 90 years, much loved wife of the late Charles Alfred and also a dear mam, grandma And great-grandma. Service to be held in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, March 13. Would friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Franciska Willer Ward, Sedgefield Community Hospital.
HARWOOD - March 9, of Diamond Street, Shildon. Ada (nee Tomlin), beloved wife of William, a dearly loved mam of Christine and son-in-law Tom. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be left in the collection plate at the crematorium for Breast Cancer.
HEPPER - March 7, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. Philip (retired window cleaner), aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of Betty, much loved dad of Sandra, stepdad of Pauline and John, father-in-law of John, Mike and Christine and a loving grandad of Christopher, Richard, Clare, Stephen, Martyn and Holly. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Diabetes UK., c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HODGSON - (Darlington) March 2, peacefully at Cedar Lodge. Harry, aged 94 years, dearly loved husband of the late Jennie, beloved father of Enid and Harry, father-in-law of Peter and Doreen, dear brother of Ida and a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Thursday March 9. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only please.
HOLMES - March 7, peacefully at St. John's Care Home, of 5 Linwood Grove, Darlington. Alice, aged 86 years, dearly loved wife of Rollin and much loved by Michael and Mark. Funeral Thursday, March 16. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Blackwell at 10.30 a.m. followed by private cremation.
HOPE - March 6 (peacefully in hospital), of Browse Close, Mickleton, Barnard Castle. Thomas Richardson (Tom), aged 64 years, will be sadly missed by all the family. Will friends please meet for service in Laithkirk Church on Thursday, March 16 at 11.45 a.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu, if desired, to National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease (cheques payable to N.A.C.C.) and Church Funds are being accepted by John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton Village, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, DL12 8RB.
HOPKINSON - March 6 (suddenly), of Hunwick. Betty, aged 77 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Jack, dearly loved and loving mother of Lynn and John and a dear mother-in-law of Stephen, a dearest gramps of Lianne and Sarah. Cremation Wednesday, March 15 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 1.50 p.m., for a service in St. Paul's Church, Hunwick at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at church.
