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HEDLEY - January 28 (peacefully, in Springfield Care Home, Darlington), formerly of Harrowgate Village. Anne, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Mark, also a loving aunt. Funeral Monday, February 6. Would friends please meet 3.45 pm for service at Darlington Crematorium.
HENDERSON - Mary Jane, aged 91 years, of Garden View, Butterknowle, died peacefully in hospital on January 30. Dearly loved wife of Ossie and a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, February 7 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided at the crematorium chapel for the Butterknowle Surgery Equipment Fund.
HODGSON - January 31 (peacefully, in Bishopgate Lodge Nursing Home) formerly of Brooklands, Bishop Auckland. Joyce, aged 75 years, dearly loved sister of Ken and loving sister-in-law to Margaret, also a dear aunt of Barbara, Julie and families. Cremation private.
HOLMES - January 24 (peacefully, at home), of Goodyear Crescent, Sherburn Road. Irene, aged 62 years. Beloved wife of the late Allan, a devoted mam of Linda and Sonya, a dear grandma to Cole, Ben and Danielle and mother-in-law to Dave and Bryan. Will friends please meet for service at St. Gile's Church, Gilesgate on Monday February 6, at 10.50 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please with donations kindly accepted by Cancer Research.
HORNBY - Jeffrey (Jeff), aged 64 years, of East Layton, died suddenly in hospital on January 26. Dearly loved husband of Dot, much loved dad of Geoffrey and Ann, step-dad to David, a loving grandad and dearest brother to Margaret and Dennis and the late Ronnie and Marion and a dear uncle. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, February 3 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided at the Crematorium Chapel for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
HOYLAND - (Wingate) On January 28. John Barrie (Kidder), aged 60 years. To all his marra's, at home where he wanted to be with his family around him after a swift illness bravely fought with the very best of courage and with a great fighting spirit. 'My big strong lad is in no more pain.' Loved husband of Edie, dearest da of John Barrie Junior, Denise and Wayne, father-in-law to Tracey, Graham and Linda. Lots of kisses and nippy cheeks for Gan'da from all the grandbairns. Beloved son of Nancy and the late Jack and a much loved brother of six. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 10.20 a.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church for service at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in the churchyard, afterwards to the Constitutional Club to share a glass or two. The family request that some may wish to wear a red tie to give our much loved 'teddy boy' a real rocking rebel rouser send off. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Cancer Care, c/o Mrs. D. Kell (daughter), Barnett Villa, 1 North Road East, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AT.
HUNTINGDON - Ada Ellen (nee Hedley) on February 2, of Jubilee Place, Shotton. Ada, aged 80 years. A loving mother of James, David, Jean, Lloyd, Christine and Sandra, a dear mother-in-law of Angela, Margaret, Billy, Ken and Lynsey, a devoted nana, great-nana and great-great-nana and also a much loved sister. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, February 7. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 11.00 a.m. Bus provided. Enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
IBBOTSON - Catherine Isabel (Kitty) January 28, 2006, peacefully in St. Monica's Hospital, Easingwold. Kitty, aged 92 years, of Beckside House, Thol-thorpe, formerly of Druids Meadow, Boroughbridge and Gilling House, Great Ouseburn. Loving wife of the late Herbert, dear mother to Maureen and Keith, a devoted nana and great-nana. Funeral service to be held at Stonefall Crematorium, Harrogate on Friday, February 3, 2006 at 12.20 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be left in the Chapel for the British Heart Found-ation.
JACKSON - January 27 (peacefully, in hospital), of Bishop Middleham. Hilda (nee Wales), aged 69 years, a beloved wife of Robert, dearly loved mother of Pauline, Anthony and the late Christine, also a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Funeral Friday, February 3. Will friends please meet 1.10 p.m. for service in St. Michael's Church, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to Macmillan Nurses care of the family.
JACKSON - January 30 (peacefully at home), of Coronation Terrace, West Cornforth. Albereda (Mot) nee Barras, aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late George Robert (Geordy), loving mother of Fred, Tom and Albereda, a dear mother-in-law and devoted granny of Robert, Victoria and Rebecca and great-granny of Andrew, Rebecca and Nataila, also a dear grandmother-in-law to Shaun and Andy. Cortege leaving above residence on Wednesday, February 8 at 1.00 p.m. for a service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Cemetery.
KING - Doris, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2006, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Leslie, will be a sadly missed mum, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service to take place at York Crematorium on Tuesday, February 7 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations if desired may be left at the service for Merlin Medical Relief.
LAMBERT - James Ernest (Ernie) Peacefully in hospital on January 28. Ernie, aged 84 years, formerly of Horden. Beloved husband of the late Thelma, much loved dad of Bev, dear father-in-law of Denis, also a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to take place on Monday, February 6, in St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Yarm at 12.45 p.m. prior to cremation in The Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Cancer Research U.K. Lambton House, 6 Lambton Road, Jesmond, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. NE2 4RX.
LEAK - On Monday January 30, at home. Colin, aged 50 years. Son of the late Paddy and Elsie, much loved youngest brother of Sylvia, Norman, Brian and the late Joan and Arthur, a loving brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Will be deeply missed by the whole family. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday February 7, in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton, Darlington at 3.00 p.m. followed by committal at Darlington Crematorium. Friends kindly invited, please meet at the church. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu for the use and benefit of Darlington P.C.T. District Nursing Service, please forward to, County Durham Health Authority Charitable Funds, c/o Financial Services, John Snowhouse, Durham University Science Park, County Durham. DH1 3YG.
LEE - January 26 (peacefully in hospital, at Gillingham), formerly of Darlington. Jean, aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Tom, loving mother of Bob, Malcolm, Kevin, Alan, Susan, Sharon and the late Jean, much loved sister of Barbara and the late Mary, Doris, Evelyn, Connie, Jean and Ted, dearly loved sister-in-law to Margaret, Matty and Mary, also a devoted mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and auntie. Funeral Monday, February 6. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at St. Mark's Church, Darlington, followed by interment in the North Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer's Society.
LENNON - Gilesgate Suddenly at home, on February 1, aged 81 years. Gerald (Gerry), devoted husband of Mary, also a much loved dad and grandad. Gerald will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Tuesday, February 7 at 10.00 a.m. for Requiem Mass prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Gerald will be received into church on Monday, February 6 at 5.00 p.m.
LONGSTAFF - February 1, of Hall Lane Estate, Willington. Joseph William, aged 80 years, beloved husband of Frances, also a dearly loved father, father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and brother. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, February 9 at 11.30 a.m.
LYNE - On February 1, peace-fully, at Morris Grange Nursing Home. Edna, aged 87 years, of East Witton. A loving sister, aunt, great-aunt and partner of Syd. Edna was a very special person who will be sadly missed by all. Funeral Wednesday, February 8. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent for R.S.P.B. c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
McGOWAN - Thomas Peacefully, after a long illness on January 26. Tommy, aged 73 years. Dearly loved son of the late Michael and Annie and a dear brother of the late Michael Jr. Requiem Mass takes place on Thursday February 2, at 2.30 p.m. in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Coxhoe, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Will friends please meet at church. No flowers by request. Donations to ward 14, James Cook University Hospital, collection plate to be provided at church.
McNAY - January 29, peacefully at Langley Park Care Home, of Bearpark. Freda, aged 86 years, dearly loved wife of Ernie, loving mother of Sheila and the late Joyce, mother-in-law of Tom and Robert, a dear grandma of David, Stephen, Lynne and Michael and special great-grandma of Jasmine and Joseph. Friends please meet for service in Bearpark Methodist Church on Thursday, February 2 at 9.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments in the Church Hall afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Cancer Research U.K.
MITCHELL - January 31 (peacefully, surrounded by his family), of Station Road East, Coxhoe. Tom (Flight Lieutenant Retired, ex Landlord of the Thinford Bridge Inn, Metal Bridge), beloved husband of the late Carmel, much loved dad of Ruby, loving father-in-law of Colin, dearly loved grandad of Sharon and a dear grandpa of Michael and Aidan. Would friends please meet for service on Tuesday, February 7 at 3.30 p.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at Dad's Old Pub, Metal Bridge.
