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WINTER - December 23 (peacefully after a long illness bravely borne), of Witton Park, late of Crook. Robert, aged 78 years. Due to the bereavement of the late Mrs Winter (Mary) the funeral of the late Robert Winter which was due to take place on Tuesday, January 3 has been postponed until further notice.
WINTER - December 31 (suddenly, but peacefully), late of Crook, formerly Witton Park. Mary (nee Stout), aged 69 years, loving wife of the late Robert, dearly loved mam of Edward, Chris, Gillian and Deborah, dearest nana of Kevin, Michael, Kelly-Anne, Sarah, Robert, David and Sam, a much loved great-grandmother of Joshua and Zak, a dear sister of Betty, Les, Raymond and Alan, also a sadly missed mother-in-law of Michael, Vaughan and Wendy. Friends please meet for the service for Robert and Mary Winter at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, January 11 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation.
WOOD - January 3 (peacefully, in Eastbourne Care Home). Mary, aged 85 years, formerly of Carleton Grove, Darlington, beloved wife of the late Gerald, dearly loved sister of Arthur and the late Kathleen and Barbara, sister-in-law of Alaine, also a loved aunt and great-aunt to an extended family. Funeral Wednesday, January 11. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to the Co-operative Funeral Service, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.
WRIGHT - On January 2, (suddenly, at Bedale Grange Nursing Home), of 42 Firby Road, Bedale. (late of Leyburn). Edith, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of Percy and a very dear aunt. Funeral service at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Wednesday January 11, at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for The Red Cross (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the crematorium.
YOUNG - January 3, of Weterton House Farm, Sedgefield. Margaret, aged 54 years, a dearly loved wife of David, loving mother of Ruth, Emma, Adrian and Chris, dear mother-in-law and grandma, much loved daughter of Edna, Matthew and the late Albert, daughter-in-law of Jessie and the late Frank and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Would friends please meet for service in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield on Thursday, January 12 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Church Funds and the Air Ambulance.
YOUNG - January 5 (peacefully, at home with his family). Charles John, aged 58 years, of Thirsk, dearly loved husband of Doreen and a loving dad and grandad. Will friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church on Thursday, January 12 at 11.30 a.m.
YULE - January 3, of Elton Grove, Darlington. Brian J.G., aged 83 years, beloved husband of Mary, dearly loved father of Lesley, David and Roger, also a much loved father-in-law and grandpa. Funeral Wednesday. Service at Darlington Crematorium at 3.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for R.N.I.D., c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
TINKLER - On November 28 (at The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, after a short illness), of Marske Hall, Marske Village, near Richmond. Eric, aged 78 years, devoted husband of the late Audrey, much loved dad of David, very dear father-in-law of Jo and loving grandad of Emily and Daniel. Funeral service to be held at St. Edmund's Church, Marske on Tuesday, December 5 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the churchyard. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
APPLEBY - November 26 (peacefully in hospital), of Newton Aycliffe. Robert John (Bob), aged 95 years, beloved husband of the late Dora, loving father of David, devoted father-in-law to Carole, treasured grandfather of Helen, Louise and Melissa, also a much loved great-grandfather of Oliver, Joshua, Lara, Charlie and Isabella. Funeral Wednesday, December 6. Would friends please meet 1.30 p.m. for service at St. Michael's Church, Heighington, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to St. Michael's Church.
ARMSTRONG - November 26, peacefully in hospital, of Prospect Terrace, Willington. Lily, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Sidney, loving mam of Martin and mother-in-law to Elizabeth, much loved nana to Martin and Tony and also Michelle and Janice, devoted nannie to Andrew and Daniel. Will be sadly missed by all her family and relatives, especially Florence and Linda. Family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, November 30 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Macmillan Nurses may be left at the Crematorium.
BARKER - Margaret Ann, aged 92 years, of Lothian House Care Home, Spennymoor, formerly of Coundon, died peacefully in hospital on November 27. Beloved wife of the late Thomas, much loved mother of Rita, Marjorie and Tom and a dear mother-in-law and loving grandmother. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday December 4 at 2.45 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 for the N.S.P.C.C.
BEAL - (Jolliffe) Linda, aged 84 years, suddenly on November 24, of Ascot View, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Eric Beal and Jack Jolliffe, cherished mum of Michael, Marilynn, Robert, Cheryl, Steven and the late Glenn, adored stepmother of Ann and the late David, dear mother-in-law and devoted nana and great-nana. Funeral Tuesday, December 5. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be sent for Oak Lodge Resident's Fund care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
BENNETT - (Shildon) November 28, suddenly in hospital. Gordon, aged 78 years, devoted husband and dearest companion of Joan. Loving father of Gail and Jill, respected father-in-law of David and Michael, loving and much loved grandad of Kirsty, Kim, Harry, Kay and Roy. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. on Tuesday December 5. No flowers by request. Donations may be given care of the family or at the crematorium for The Alzheimer's Society. After this service all are welcome to refreshment in Shildon Methodist Church Hall.
BERESFORD - Peacefully, in hospital on November 22. Peter, aged 58 years of Rushyford, Newton Aycliffe. Funeral Friday December 1. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to, Cancer Research U.K. c/o, Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate Darlington. DL3 7JR.
BINKS - Newton Aycliffe November 24, peacefully in Defoe Court, late of Airton Place. Violet (nee Walton), aged 93 years, dearly loved wife of the late Harry, dear mam of Maureen and Noel, beloved nana of Ann and Michael and little nana to Charlotte. Funeral Monday, December 4. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Clare's Church at 1.15 p.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m.
BRIGGS - November 22, of Albert Street, Crook. Kathleen (nee Grey), aged 59 years, beloved wife of the late Alan, a dearly loved mother of Linda and partner David. Private funeral service to be held at Durham Crematorium.
BRITTON - (nee Atkinson) November 22, peacefully in hospital. Helen, aged 40 years, of Darlington, dearly beloved wife of Jason, much loved mam of Sarah, Natalie and Lewis, adored nanie of Ryan and Larissa. Funeral Friday, December 1. Would friends please meet for service in the Kingdom Hall, Salters Lane, Darlington at 10.00 a.m., prior to private cremation.
BRITTON - (nee Atkinson) November 22, after an illness fought bravely. Helen, much loved daughter of Mike, dear granddaughter of Grandma Dot, special sister to Marie, Tom and Dan and sister-in-law to Carl, loving auntie to Dan and Brad. Will be sadly missed and always in our thoughts.
BRITTON - Helen (nee Atkinson), aged 40 years, passed away peacefully on November 22. Much loved daughter of Paula and David, loving granddaughter of Norma, loving sister to Colin and sister-in-law Alison, loving daughter-in-law to George and Maureen and sister-in-law to Mandy. Sadly missed by niece Patsy and nephews George, Matthew and Reagan. Sleep peacefully, you will always be in our hearts.
BROWN - Sid, aged 86 years, died suddenly on November 29, 2006, dearly loved husband of Tessa, loving father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Thursday, December 7 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Northallerton Cemetery.
