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BARBER - Geoff On January 7 (peacefully, in hospital) Geoff, aged 64 years, of Brompton. A much loved husband, father and grandad who will be sadly missed. Private funeral arrangements. No flowers please by request. Donations may be made in memory of Geoff if wished and given to The MacMillan Cancer Relief.
BATEMAN - William (Bill, former Postmaster), aged 82 years, of Ronaldshay Drive, Richmond, died peacefully at the Friary Hospital on January 3. Dearly loved husband of Joyce, much loved dad of Anne and Mandy, dear father-in-law to Colin and Brendan, loving grandpa of Sonia, Daniel, Simon, Andrew and Mark and great-grandpa to Molly, George and Alfie. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, January 13 at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. No flowers please, if desired, donations for the R.N.L.I. may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ. Loved deeply by us all
BELL - (nee Wilson) January 6 (peacefully, in hospital), of Ramona Avenue, Kelloe, formerly of Eden Field, West Pelton. Jean, aged 74 years, beloved wife of the late Charles, a much missed mam of Colin and Kevin and mother-in-law of Karen and Colin's partner Janet, a dear sister of Sam and grandma to Marc, Garry, Allison and Andrew. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Monday, January 16 at 3.00 p.m.
BELL - Coxhoe January 3 (in hospital). Robert, aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Mary and father of the late Kathleen, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, January 16 at 12.00 noon.
BELL - January 3, suddenly, in hospital. Francis James, aged 74 years, of Alfred Street, Darlington. Funeral service and cremation to take place on Monday, January 16 at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Friends invited, please meet at the Crematorium Chapel Resting at John Meynell Funeral Service, North Road, Darlington.
BELL - January 7, at Moorlands Residential Home, Darlington. Lilian May, aged 108 years, beloved wife of the late George Luther, dearly loved mother of John, Nancy and Barry, much loved mother-in-law of Bill, also a loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Wednesday, January 18. Friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Flowers, if desired, may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BELL - On January 8, suddenly in hospital, of Morton-on-Swale. Jennie, aged 83 years, dearly loved wife of the late Jack, loving mother of Andrea and Jacqueline, mother-in-law of Gethin and Brian, dearest nannie of Byron and Michelle and Mandy and Kevin and great-nannie of Ella. Funeral service to take place in St. Radegund's Church, Scruton on Tuesday, January 17 at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment. Flowers or donations, if wished, may be given for Church Funds.
BIRD - Margery Only daughter of Thomas E. and Mary J. Morley. Dear wife of Ronald R. Bird. Died January 5, 2006, aged 96 years. Lived at West Auckland, County Durham for many years. Ashes to be interred at Maidwell, Northampton.
BLAKEBOROUGH - January 7 (suddenly, at home), 62 Edge Court, Gilesgate, Durham. Harry, aged 81 years, dearly loved husband of the late Eileen and loving dad of Janet, Pat and Bernard, also grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, January 16 at 10.30 a.m.
BOWES - Lilian January 10 (suddenly, at home). Lilian (nee Miles) aged 75 years, of Trimdon Village, beloved wife of the late George Norman, also a devoted mam, mother-in-law, nanna and great-nanna. Funeral service to take place in St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village on Wednesday, January 18 at 11.30 a.m., prior to interment in Deaf Hill Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Sadly Missed
BRICE - Edmondsley January 6 (in hospital). George Stephen, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Joyce, a much loved father, father-in-law and special grandad. Sadly missed but loved deeply by all his loving family. Funeral service to take place at Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 13 at 9.00 a.m., followed by interment at South Road Cemetery at 9.30 a.m. By request, no flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to C.C.U., James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.
BROWN - January 4 (peacefully, at home), at London, formerly of Chilton. James, aged 48 years, beloved son of Kathleen and the late Thomas William, loving brother of Thomas also a dear uncle. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass at the Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Chilton Thursday January 19 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to CAFOD.
BROWN - On December 30, suddenly at home, 25 Farnham Road, Newton Hall, Durham. Barbara, aged 57 years (nee Tindale). Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Newton Hall on Monday, January 16 at 12.45 p.m., cremation to follow. Flowers and enquiries to Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Gilesgate, Durham. Tel. (0191) 3863850.
CARTWRIGHT - Darlington January 6. Barbara, beloved sister of Stanley, Hazel, Tommy and Isabel. Funeral Monday, January 16. Service to be held in Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 1.15 p.m. No flowers please.
CASSIDY - January 6, peacefully, in Belmont Grange Nursing Home (late of West Cornforth). John, aged 80 years, beloved husband of the late Gladys, loving brother of Thomas, brother-in-law of Dorothy and Betty, Stan, Arthur and Edith, sadly missed by his nephews and nieces. Friends please meet for service on Wednesday, January 18 at West Cornforth Salvation Army 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in the Churchyard.
CHERRY - January 6 (suddenly), of Manor Close, Topcliffe, Thirsk. Colin, aged 70 years, beloved husband of Jean, loving father of Julia and Linda and father-in-law to Paul. The funeral service will be held at St. Columba's Church, Topcliffe on Monday, January 16 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the British Heart Foundation.
COLLING - January 8, of King Albert Place, Crook. Robina (nee Relph), aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Frank also a loving aunt of Dennis, Alan and Roland. Friends please meet for service at St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Tuesday, January 17 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only.
COOPER - January 12 (suddenly), of Davy Street, Ferryhill. Eric Thomas (Rick), aged 59 years, a much loved husband of Pat, a beloved son, brother, brother-in-law and friend. Would friends please meet in Trinity Methodist Church, Rosa Street, Spennymoor on Wednesday for service at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery. Until we meet again, My Love
COOPER - January 13 (peacefully in hospital), of Lady Myres Farm, Gilmonby. Thomas Leonard, aged 82 years, dearly loved husband of the late Doris Mary. Beloved father of Geoffrey, Greta and Trevor, dear father-in-law and much loved grandfather. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Will friends please meet for funeral service in Cotherstone Methodist Chapel on Thursday, January 19 at 2.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu will be shared between the Chapel Funds and Richardson Hospital.
COUSSENS - Anne (nee Emmett), aged 75 years, of Richmond, on January 8, 2006. Suddenly called to her Lord whilst ringing the church bells. Greatly missed by her family and many friends. Cremation private, a service of celebration for Anne's life will take place on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 12.00 noon in Richmond Cemetery Chapel. Friends please meet at the chapel. No flowers please, if desired, donations for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution may be given at the chapel or sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4AJ.
