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WHITEHEAD - February 15, late of Mary Terrace, Coronation Bishop Auckland. Sybil (nee Hall), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Wilfrid Leese Whitehead, dearly loved mother of Alex and Neil, dearest mother-in-law of Jan and Sue and a much loved grandmother of Imogen, Matthew, Jona-than, Catherine, Judith and David and great-grandmother of Jenny. Relatives and friends please meet at St Mark's Church, Eldon on Tuesday for a service at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Shildon Ceme-tery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Alzheimers Charities c/o Canon Alex Whitehead, St. Mary's Rectory Normanby Road, Stow, Lincoln.
WILLIS - Bernie February 13 (suddenly, in hospital). Bernie, aged 62 years, of Stillington, dearly loved husband of the late Dora (nee Farley), much loved step-dad of Michael, Graham and Tracy, dear father-in-law of Judith and Chris, much loved grandad of Laura, April, Joe and Lili. Service in St. John's Church, Stillington Wednesday, February 22 at 10.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at Church.
WOOD - February 12, (peacefully, in hospital). Leonard, aged 79 years, of Newton Aycliffe. Beloved husband of Margaret, loving father of David, Allan, Steven and Derek, a dear father-in-law, also a much loved grandad of Mark and Ben. Funeral service to take place on Friday February 17, at Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon. Friends invited. Please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to, Cancer Research, Lloyds Bank, Skinnergate, Darlington. DL3 7ND. Resting at John Meynell Funeral Service, Cemetery Chapel, Stephenson Way.
WOOD - February 12 (suddenly), of Milbank Terrace, Station Town. Tilly, aged 83 years, beloved mother of Logan and the late Lawrence, much loved by all the family. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 11.30 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe for service at 12.20 p.m., followed by interment at Coxhoe Churchyard.
WRIGHT - February 14, peacefully in hospital. Kenneth, aged 82 years, a much loved father of David and Michael, a dearly loved grandfather of Derek, Darren, Lauren and Lee. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday February 21 at 9.45 a.m. in Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, 148-150 North Road, Darlington.
ADAMSON - February 4, of West End Villas, Crook. Chantell, aged 15 years, a much loved daughter of Amanda, loving sister of Martin and Jodie, a dear cousin to many, especially to Christopher and Rebecca, also a loving niece of Nicola and Andrew. Would family and friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Friday, February 10 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
AGAR - February 8 (peacefully, in Barrington Lodge), of Dickinson Road, West Auckland. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 93 years, loving wife of Tom, a much loved mother, mother-in-law, devoted gran and great-gran. Requiem Mass to be held in St. Paulinus R.C. Church on Wednesday, February 15 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private cremation.
ALLEN - February 5, of Holmebrae, Bainbridge. Edward Berisford (Eddy), aged 74 years, beloved husband of the late Renee, a much loved father of Stephen and the late Paul, a dear father-in-law of Pam and a loved grandad of Amy, Michael and James. Funeral service at Bainbridge Chapel, Friday, February 10 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment at Bainbridge Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Macmillan Nurses.
ANDERSON - February 5, of St. Andrew's Road, Spennymoor. Rob, aged 79 years, beloved husband of Anne, dearly loved dad and a much loved granda and an adored great-grandad. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Friday for a service and committal at 11.00 a.m.
ARMITT - (formerly Hanratty) February 8 (peacefully in hospital, with her family around her). Joyce, aged 74 years, loving wife of John and the late Stephen, dearly loved mother of Frank, Mike, Elizabeth, Bridget, Bernadette and Stephen, a much loved sister, mother-in-law and stepmother and a devoted nana and great-grandmother. Funeral to take place on Wednesday, February 15. Would family and friends please meet for service 1.00 p.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, followed by interment at North Cemetery, Darlington. All floral tributes welcome.
ARMSTRONG - February 3, peacefully in hospital, of Sir E.D. Walker Homes, Darlington. Robert Peter, aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of Pauline, dearest dad of Anne, Paul and Carol and a dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral Thursday, February 9. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at the Church of the Holy Family, Cockerton at 9.45 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be left at church for the Renal Unit and Ward 2 at James Cook University Hospital.
ARMSTRONG - February 4, suddenly in hospital, of Faraday Terrace, Haswell. Eva (nee Best), aged 79 years, beloved wife of James, dearly loved mother of Hazel and Rose, a dear mother-in-law of Brian, also a devoted nan of Jayne and Wes, Kate and Terry and great-nana of Trent and Bronwyn and will be sadly missed by all her family. Cortege to leave residence on Friday, February 10 at 11.30 a.m. Friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Haswell at 11.40 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
ATKINSON - February 1 (peacefully), at Moorlands Care Home, formerly of Moorlands Road and Model Place, Darlington. Margaret Annie (nee Baker), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Pat, dearly loved mam of George and Alan and daughters-in-law Hilda and Doreen and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BAINBRIDGE - On February 5, peacefully in hospital, of Applegarth Court, Northallerton. Wilf, aged 95 years, dearly beloved husband of Connie, loving father of Heather and a dearest grandad of Kim Michelle. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Monday, February 13 at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the League of Friends at the Friarage Hospital, c/o Barthram Funeral Service, 47 South Parade, Northallerton, DL7 8SG.
BALMER - Darlington February 5 (suddenly in hospital after a short illness). Marion (nee Lucas), aged 94 years, loving wife of the late Joseph, dear mother of the late Maurice, dearest mother-in-law of Nancy, a beloved nanna of Lynn and Alan and Diane and Neville, great-nanna of Tracy, Linda, Scott, Michelle and the late Jonathan. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Monday, February 13. Would friends and family kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Floral tributes, if so desired, may be sent to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
BARWICK - February 6 (in hospital), of Moray Close, Peterlee. Barbara (formerly Mort-imer nee Dobinson) aged 64 years, beloved wife of Allan, a dearly loved mother of Helen, Jessica and Gavin, also devoted grandma of Kimberley and David and a dear sister of Anne. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee on Tuesday, February 14 at 11.10 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to the R.S.P.B. c/o the family.
BAYNES - Raymond On February 5 (in hospital), dearly beloved husband and best friend of Joyce (nee Gell), loving dad of Andrew and Ian and their wives Andrea and Nicola, much loved grandad of Gavin, Lauren, Jake and Jessica, Dan and Lucy. Funeral Friday, February 10. Please meet for service at St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if desired may be left at Church for the Great North Air Ambulance and Church Funds.
BENDELOW - February 4 (at home), of Saxty Way, Thirsk. Geoff, aged 67 years, beloved husband of Diane, a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. The funeral service will be held at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, February 10 at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to Yorkshire Cancer Research. Would friends please meet at the Crematorium.
BENNETT - February 8, peacefully in hospital, of Montgomery Road, Gilesgate and formerly of East Rainton. Ann (nee Vicarage), aged 80 years, dearly loved wife of the late Bill and a beloved mam, nana, great-nana, mother-in-law and sister. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, February 14 at 10.00 am
BENNETT - Died peacefully on February 7, at Bedale Grange Nursing Home. Robert (Bob), aged 87 years, beloved husband of Iris, dearly loved dad of Michael and Jean, also a devoted grandad and great-grandad. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at Wycar Methodist Church, Bedale on Thursday, February 16 at 1.00 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for Yorkshire Cancer Research. All friends are welcome.
