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ALDERSON - Peacefully, on Monday December 3, at his home. Christopher Ralph, (Chris), of The Bend, Hartley Road, Kirkby Stephen, formerly of Aisgill Farm, Mallerstang. Dearly loved husband of Frances May, dear dad of Gordon, June and Stephen, a sadly missed and much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad, aged 81 years. Funeral service and interment at St, Mary's Church, Mallerstang on Monday December 10, at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only are requested. Donations if desired will be divided between St, Mary's Church and Kirkby Stephen Health Centre, c/o, Glyn Jones Funeral Directors, 12 Battlebarrow, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria. CA16 6XS.
ANDREWS - Ursula (Cilla, nee Leonard), aged 89 years, of Richmond, died peacefully at home on December 1, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late David, most treasured and devoted mum of Maureen, Jean, David, Desmond, Carolyn, Philip and the late Michael, a dear mother-in-law, much loved nana and great-nana and much loved sister to Mary. To be received into St. Joseph and St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Thursday, December 6 at 7.00 p.m. Requiem Mass on Friday, December 7 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for The Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Requiescat in Pace
ASHURST - Elizabeth (nee Morris) On November 28, peacefully in hospital. Betty, aged 83 years, of Trimdon Colliery. Wife of the late William, dearly loved mam of Frank and daughter-in-law Ann, sister of Kitty. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, December 4 at St. Alban's Church, Trimdon Grange at 2.00 p.m., prior to interment in Trimdon Grange Cemetery. Friends please meet at church.
ASPINALL - December 1, of Langley Moor. Joan, dearly loved wife of Alan, mother of Marion and the late Neil and grandma to Lauren and Jordan. Service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Brandon on Thursday December 6, at 12.45 p.m. followed by private cremation. No flowers by request. Donations may be given after the service for The MacMillan Nurses and Cancer Research U.K.
BAINES - Maureen (nee Moore) On December 1, peacefully in St. Teresa's Hospice. Maureen, aged 66 years, of Darlington. Dearly beloved wife of Dougie, much loved mam of Jacqueline, adored gran of Jessica, Amy and Robert, also a loving sister to Derek, Kath and their families. Funeral Monday, December 10. Would friends please meet for service in Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church, Darlington at 3.00 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church and P.H.A.-UK.
BANKS - On December 6, suddenly at Wayside, Harmby (formerly of East Scrafton). Richard (Dick), aged 78 years, beloved husband of Elizabeth, dearly loved father of Carolyn and the late Simon, father-in-law of Dorothy and Joe and grandad to William, Elizabeth and Edwina. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Spennithorne on Thursday, December 13 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and the Macmillan Nurse Fund (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
BARRASS - December 5 (suddenly at home), of Lambton Drive, Bishop Auckland. Alan, aged 82 years, dearly loved and devoted husband of Connie (nee Shirley). Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, December 12 at 3.30 p.m.
BIBBY - November 30, of Rumby Hill Lane, Crook, (late of Willington). Harrita Ellwood, aged 88 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Robert, devoted mother of Gavin, Duncan and the late Stuart, also a dearest mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma, a dear sister to Mary. Cremation Monday December 10, at Durham, following a service in The Methodist Chapel, Lydia Street, Willington at 12.15 p.m. Friends please meet at chapel.
BINKS - On December 2, in hospital, of Green Acres, Harmby (formerly of Carlton in Coverdale). Norman, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Elizabeth (Libby), dearly loved father of Christine, Michael and Maggie, brother of Harry and a very dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Spennithorne on Thursday, December 6 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Harmby Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and the Air Ambulance (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
BLAGDEN - Suddenly at home, on December 5. Bernard, of Northallerton, dearly loved husband of Marie and a loving dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to take place at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Friday, December 14 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation. Family flowers only but donations, if wished, may be given for the Parkinson's Disease Society, c/o Paul Blagden, 43 Lascelles Lane, Northallerton, DL6 1EP.
BRADLEY - Amy, died peacefully on December 3, at The Lambert Memorial Hospital, Thirsk. Amy, aged 100 years, much loved wife of the late Tom, a very dear mother of James Micheal and Margarita, beloved sister of Myra and dear auntie of R.R. Bell and Valerie in Australia, also a dear sister-in-law of Mary, Bessie, Joan. Funeral service to take place at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Monday, December 10 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given for Yorkshire Cancer Research and Church Funds.
BROCK - Mary (nee Andrews) Died peacefully in The James Cook Hospital on November 28, 2007 after a long illness, aged 73 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving family and many friends. Funeral service will be held at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, December 7, at 10.45 a.m. No flowers please by request.
BROOK - December 3, in Sandringham Care Home, Bishop Auckland, formerly of Roddymoor and Crook. Rose, aged 101 years, beloved wife of the late Ossie, much loved mother of Ann and the late Wilf, dear mother-in-law to Doris, also a loving grandma, great-grandma and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Crook St. Andrew's Methodist Church at 12.30 p.m. on Friday, December 7, followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
BROWNLESS - December 2 (peacefully), of Shildon. Margaret (nee Matthews), aged 73 years, beloved wife of Fred, a dearly loved mam of David, Claire and Helen, a dear mother-in-law of Alison, Peter and Stephen and a much loved gran to Grace, Madeleine, Joshua, Joel and Holly. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Monday for a service and committal at 10.00 a.m.
CARD - December 2, of Clyde Terrace, Spennymoor. Jean (nee Liddle), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Ronald and a dearly loved mother of Susan. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Tuesday, for a service at 12.15 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
CARR - December 5, (suddenly, in hospital). Thomas (Tom), aged 69 years, of Morley Crescent, Kelloe. Dearly loved husband of Christine, dear dad of Carol and Jacqueline, loving grandad of Emily and the late Elizabeth and also a dear brother. Friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe on Monday December 10, at 1.45 p.m. followed by private cremation at Durham Crematorium.
CAWOOD - Eve, died November 30, 2007, aged 77 years. Funeral will be held at St. Mary's Church, Hornby, near Bedale on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 1.00 p.m. No mourning please.
COATES - December 3, (peacefully, in hospital). June Isabella, (nee Iveson), aged 72 years, of Thornley. Beloved wife of the late George Edward, a dear mam of Edward, loving mother-in-law of Clare, a proud grandma of Michael and Lauren. Will also be sadly missed by Elaine and Janice. Friends please meet for service at Thornley Methodist Chapel on Tuesday December 11, at 10.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. All welcome afterwards at Thornley Catholic Club.
COLTMAN - Peggy (nee Martin) Suddenly, at home on December 3. Peggy, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Tom, much loved mam of Margaret and Joyce, dear mother-in-law of Barry and the late Colin, loving nana of Adela, Michael and Helen, also a great-nana to Kirsten. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday December 12, in Marton Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m. prior to cremation in The Chapel of St. Hilda, Teesside Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only.
CORBY - Stephen At the West Cumberland Hospital, on Sunday, December 2, 2007, after a short illness so bravely fought. Stephen, aged 53 years, of 12 Balmoral Road, Fairfield, Whitehaven, loving husband of Karen, devoted father of Jack, beloved son of Constance and Kenneth Corby and dear brother of David, Yvonne and Susan. Funeral service to be held at St. John's Church, Hensingham, Whitehaven on Thursday, December 6 at 12.00 noon, to be followed by interment at Hensingham Cemetery. Flowers are welcome, or donations if desired, to be made payable to the Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance or to the RNLI, c/o Eaves Funeral Service, 175 High Road, Kells, Whitehaven. Tel. (01946) 694213.
COWLING - Matthew Frederick On December 1, peacefully in hospital. Fred, aged 89 years, of Winston, dearly beloved husband of the late Ella, much loved dad of Mark, father-in-law of Jenny, adored grandad to Libby. Funeral Monday, December 17. Would friends please meet for a service of thanksgiving in St. Andrew's Church, Winston at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for The Salvation Army, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
CRANE - (nee Staples) November 30, (suddenly, in hospital). Cynthia of Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth, a loving mam of Judith, Dianne and Pamela, also a dear mother-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, nannie and great-nannie. Funeral Monday December 10. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium
CURREY - December 4, of Deerness Heights, Brandon. Eva, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Don, loving mother of Marian and Malcolm, mother-in-law of John and Georgie and much loved gran to Helen. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday December 10, at 3.00 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for Appletree Care Home.
DOLPHIN - December 1, (peacefully, in hospital, after a short illness), of Dean Bank, Ferryhill. Ronald, (Ronnie), aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary, loving dad of Betty and Ronnie, a much loved father-in-law of Ken and Pat and a devoted grandad to Michael, Stephen, Julie, Ronnie, Anthony and Paula, also a great-grandpa. Would friends please meet for service at Ferryhill Methodist Church on Monday, December 10, at 9.40 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
DUGDALE - November 29 (suddenly at home), of Wharton Street, Coundon. Steven (Buck), aged 44 years, a dearly loved partner of Lynne, a treasured dad of Steven, Vicky and Jeanette, a dear stepdad of Kevin and Bryan, also a much loved granda, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Cremation Thursday, December 6 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 8.45 a.m. for a service in St. James' Church, Coundon at 9.00 a.m. Friends please meet at church.
DUNN - Betty (nee Liddle) Peacefully on December 3, 2007, aged 73 years. Beloved wife of Meyrick, devoted mother of Hilary, Julia, Richard and Andrew. Funeral service to be held on Monday December 10, at The East Riding Crematorium, Octon, at 12.00 noon. No flowers please, but donations if desired to, Sue Ryder, Holme Hall, Holme Upon Spalding Moor, East Yorkshire. YO43 4BS. With heartfelt thanks to the wonderful supportive and caring team at Holme Hall.
DUNNING - Peacefully, on December 3, in hospital, of Sherburn Road, Durham. Joe, aged 70 years, dearly loved husband of Mary, much loved father of John, Billy, David, Lorraine and Eva, also a loving granda of Natalie, John, Christopher, Danielle, Joe, Alex and Blayne, also a dear brother and brother-in-law. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Saturday, December 8 at 10.00 a.m. Interment to follow in Belmont Cemetery.
FEATHERSTONE - December 5, of Bishop Auckland, formerly of Hamsterley. Harry, aged 95 years, beloved husband of Margaret, devoted father of Michael, dear father-in-law to Rosemary, much loved grandfather of Walter and Frances, also Victoria and Christine. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 10.30 a.m. on Friday, December 14, followed by private cremation in Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations c/o the family for the Freeman Hospital Heart Unit.
FORREST - December 5, of Cockfield. Una, aged 67 years, beloved wife of Robert, much loved mam of Dawn, dear sister of Mary, also a dear aunty. Sadly missed by Misty and Nimrod Six. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 1.45 p.m. on Wednesday, December 12, followed by private cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. By request, donations in lieu, if desired, can be made to Cancer Research or Sadberge Dog Rescue Centre.
FOSTER - December 1, at Portland House, Willington. Katherine Helen, aged 47 years, dearly loved daughter of Helen and Alf, loving sister of June, Elaine and Brenda, also a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, December 6 at 3.30 p.m. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at The Burn, Willington.
GARDINER - Barbara December 2 (Advent Sunday) in Darlington, wife of the late James (Jim) and much loved mum, grandma and a dear friend to many. Funeral Wednesday, December 12. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church at 2.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. No flowers by request. Donations may be sent for Great North Air Ambulance, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
GILBEY - December 5, of Bishop Auckland. Joan (nee Gibson), aged 82 years, devoted wife of the late Edwin, dearest sister of Margaret and the late Jack, also a much loved aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 11.30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 11, followed by cremation at Durham. By her own request, family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be given for Cancer Research.
GRAHAM - December 2, (suddenly), of Bruce Crescent, Wingate. Ann, (nee Simpson), aged 72 years. Beloved wife of Allen, dearly loved mother of Ian and the late Bryan. Cortege leaving her son's residence, Friday at 12.50 p.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church for service at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment at Station Town Cemetery.
GRAY - Darnley, aged 75 years, late of Willow Crescent, Richmond, former Deputy Head of Richmond School, died peacefully in hospital on November 29. Beloved husband of the late Maureen and father of Marcus and Jules. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, December 7 at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel.
HARPER - Elizabeth (Betty), on November 30, aged 76 years, peacefully at home after a short illness, bravely fought. Beloved wife of the late Bill, loving mother to David and Derek, a dear mother-in-law to Julie and Nicky and much loved gran to Jonny, Josh and Laura. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. To be received into St. Mary's R.C. Church, Barnard Castle on Thursday, December 6 at 6.30 p.m. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass on Friday, December 7 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. All are welcome to Barnard Castle Rugby Club afterwards for refreshments.
HARRISON - Margaret Ethel On December 7, suddenly but peacefully. Margaret (nee Mason), aged 68 years, beloved wife of John, dearest mum of Victoria. Cortege to leave residence for funeral service of thanksgiving at the Parish Church of St. Peter, Elwick, Wednesday, 10.15 a.m., prior to cremation at Stranton Grange Crematorium, Tanfield Road, Hartlepool. Friends and neighbours please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Renal Unit, James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW.
HART - December 6 at Portland House, Willington formerly of High Etherley. John, aged 73 years, dearly beloved son of the late George and Irene, loving brother and brother-in-law of Bill and Margaret and also a dear uncle. Family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, December 12 at 1.00 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers please to The Stroke Association may be left at the crematorium.
HAYMAN - December 2, (peacefully, at home, after a long illness surrounded by her family). Dot, aged 77 years, of Walworth Gate, Darlington. Beloved wife of Ernie, a loving and caring mam of John, Karen and Alison and mother-in-law of Stuart, a devoted nana of Christopher, Joanna, Sarah, Steven, Melissa and Carl, also great-grandnana of Kate, Emma and Grace. Funeral Tuesday December 11. Would family and friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at St. Michael's Church, Heighington, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation.
HENDRICK - Catherine Died December 5, 2007, in hospital, aged 76 years. Much loved wife of Tom, loving mother to Julia, adored nana to Samantha, Catherine, the late Paul, James and Jennie and great-nana to Maisie, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and auntie, as well as a good friend to many. Funeral Wednesday, December 12. Service to be held at St. Augustine's R.C. Church at 1.30 p.m., followed by a private cremation. Strictly family flowers only. Donations may be made in lieu to Darlington Special Care Baby Unit, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
HERRING - On November 27, 2007, peacefully, at Peterborough District Hospital. Margaret (formerly Smith), of March, Cambridgeshire and formerly of Sherburn Estate, Durham, aged 74 years. Funeral service at Mintlyn Crematorium, King's Lynn, Norfolk on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only. If desired, donations for Sue Ryder Care, Thorpe Hall, Peterborough may be made at the service or sent to Turner and Son Independent Funeral Directors, City Road, March, Cambs., PE15 9LS.
HILLS - Sue, aged 55 years, of Brompton-on-Swale, died peacefully at the Friary Hospital, Richmond on November 27, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved wife of Tony, much loved mam of David, Eleanor, Adam and Christina and a loving nanna. Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Thursday December 6 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private interment. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for the Local Macmillan Nurses, St. Teresa's Hospice and Herriot Hospice Homecare.
