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CLARK - February 10, peacefully at home with his family, in Crook. George, aged 77 years, beloved husband of the late Lydia, devoted dad of Peter, Barbara, Joe, Alan, Stephen, George and Elizabeth Anne, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving granda and great-granda, also dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. A bus for family and friends will leave the residence at 12.15 p.m. on Thursday, February 16 or, if preferred, all can meet at the crematorium for service at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium for the district nurses. Re-united with his sweetheart. Goodnight, God Bless, from all grandchildren and great-grandchildren xx.
CLOSE - Annie (Nancy), aged 92 years, of Staindrop, peacefully in hospital on February 9. A much loved aunt. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday February 20 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel
COLEMAN - February 9 (peacefully), of Crook. Dennis, aged 81 years, loving dad of Pauline, dearly loved father-in-law of Jeff, a much loved grandad of Christopher, Michael, Daniel and Stephanie. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, February 16 at 2.30 p.m.
COLLINS - On February 10, peacefully at home in Staindrop. Danny, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of Tim, Elizabeth and Martyn, also a dearest grandad of Maisie. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Staindrop on Wednes-day, February 15 at 11.30 a.m., followed by private interment. Friends please meet at church. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK may be sent to James and John Blenkiron, Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
COTTERILL - John Clarkson, aged 89 years, peacefully at home in Staindrop on February 12. Dearly loved husband of Alice and a much loved and respected uncle. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Staindrop on Monday, February 20 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for the Butterwick Hospice may be sent to James and John Benkiron Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
COUSINS - John Graham On February 14, suddenly in hospital. John, aged 72 years, of Darlington (formerly a Teacher at Eastbourne Secondary School), dearly beloved husband of Sylvia, much loved dad of Talfan and Lynfa, father-in-law of Linda and Dave, also a much loved grandad to all the grandchildren and special brother of Gareth. Funeral Wednesday February 22. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m., prior to cremation.
COWELL - Hubert February 13, of Ashbrooke Estate, Shotton. Hubert, aged 77 years, dearly beloved husband of Honor, loving father of Barrie, Vicky and Joyce, also a devoted grandad. Cremation Durham Crematorium Monday February 20. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. Bus provided, leaving Co-operative Terrace at 10.00 a.m. Enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service. Tel. (0191) 5864322.
CRAGGS - February 12, of Rowley Close, New Brancepeth. Freda, aged 75 years. Dear wife of Steve, loving mother of Stephen, mother-in-law of Mandy and a much loved nan of luke. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, on Saturday February 18, at 10.15 a.m. followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshments in Rowley Close Community Hall afterwards.
DANBY - February 13, at home with his family, in Ramshaw. Jimmy, aged 61 years, beloved husband of Margaret, devoted dad of Michelle and Johnny, much loved and loving grandad to Wayne, Jemma, Dean and Amy, also dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Ramshaw Methodist Chapel at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday, February 16, followed by interment in Evenwood Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations for the Butterwick Hospice may, if desired, be left at the chapel or with the family.
DAVISON - Monday, February 13, suddenly, in Riverside View Care Home, Darlington (formerly of Locomotive Street). John, aged 81 years (retired Northern Echo Driver), darling husband of the late Ellie and a loving father of Paul. Funeral Monday, February 20. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be sent for the RAF Association care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.
DELAP - (Newton Hall) After a long illness, peacefully in hospital on February 7, aged 70 years, Frank, a loving husband of Joan, much loved dad of Stuart and a much loved father-in-law of Shirley, loving grandad of Rebecca , Stephanie and Jessica, also a loved brother. Will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday February 15, at 1.30 p.m.
DENNING - February 12, at Eastbourne Nursing Home, Darlington. Elsie May, aged 98 years, beloved wife of the late Dennis, dear mother of the late Peter, dear mother-in-law of Eileen and dear grandma of Paul. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 pm
DOCKERTY - February 13 (peacefully in hospital, surrounded by her family), of Park Road, Trimdon Colliery (late of Thornley). Ann Isabella (Annie), in her 97th year, beloved wife of the late Billy, devoted mam of Gordon, Margaret, Malcolm, Kathleen and the late Betty, a sadly missed mother-in-law of Anne and John, also a treasured gran and great-gran. Would friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Trimdon Colliery on Monday, February 20 at 12.00 noon, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
DOUDICAN - February 9 (suddenly in hospital). Patrick James Edward, aged 65 years, of Darlington, beloved husband of Eileen, loving dad of Peter, Barry, Elaine and Lynda, also a much loved grandad. Funeral service to take place on Monday, February 20 at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Friends invited, please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, 148-150 North Road, Darlington.
DOWSON - February 8 (in hospital, after a long illness), of Brunel Street, Ferryhill. Jessie (nee Allsopp), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Cecil, devoted mother to Brenda, Doris, Billy, Ken and Sheila, loving mother-in-law of Alan, Shirley, Arthur and the late Des, a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass at All Saints' R.C. Church on Tuesday, February 14 at 1.00 pm, followed by interment in Chilton Cemetery. All welcome afterwards for refreshments in the Church Hall. Safe in the arms of Jesus
EDE - February 15 (peacefully, in hospital), of St Margaret's Nursing Home, late of Tate Avenue, Kelloe. Winnie (nee Webb), aged 90 years, dearly loved wife of the late Walter and a loving mam, grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe on Tuesday, February 21 at 2.45 p.m. Cremation to follow and afterwards all welcome to Mount Oswald Golf Club. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Margaret's Nursing Home, Durham.
ELSENDER - William February 12 (peacefully, in hospital). Billy, aged 54 years, of Fishburn, devoted husband of Cilla, a loving dad of William, special step-dad of Stephen and Stewart, also a dear father-in-law of Gayle. Funeral service to take place in St. Catherine's Church, Fishburn on Wednesday, February 22 at 1.30 pm, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at the Church. Resting at and all enquiries to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Cedar Cottage, Sedgefield. Tel (01740) 621652. Sadly missed by all your loving family xxxxx
EMBREY - February 12 (peacefully, in Richardson Hospital), of Market Place, Middleton-in-Teesdale. Nellie, aged 97 years, dearly loved wife of the late Bill, a dear sister of Peg and a much loved aunty. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Middleton on Friday, February 17 at 1.00 p.m., to be followed by private cremation. Family flowers only; donations may be made in church for Richardson Hospital.
FIELDING - February 10, of Manor Road, St. Helen, Auckland. Hugh, aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of the late Edith, a loving dad and grandad. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday, February 16 at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Ward 5, Bishop Auckland General Hospital, may be left at the crematorium.
FITZGERALD - February 16, suddenly in hospital after a long illness. Betty, aged 68 years, beloved wife of Harry, treasured daughter of Emily and the late Dick Fothergill, devoted mam of Glen, Susan, Julie, Angus and Jacqueline, dear mother-in-law to Dolly, Allan, Ros and Alan, also a much loved and loving gran and great-gran and dear sister and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery. R.I.P.
