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HALL - On May 1 (peacefully, in hospital), of Ludworth. Henry, aged 64 years, beloved dad of Henry, Michael and Michelle, a sadly missed father-in-law of Elaine, Wendy and Stu, also a treasured granda and great-granda and a much missed brother. Would friends please meet for service at Sacred Hearts and English Martyrs R.C. Church, Thornley on Thursday, May 10 at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment at Thornley Cemetery. Coach provided from residence. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Macmillan Nurses care of Wendy. Refreshments afterwards at Sherburn Village W.M.C.
HALL - April 26, of The Fields Care Home, Etherley, formerly of Hamsterley. Irene, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Maurice Maddison and the late John Lamb Hall, devoted mother of Sheila and Peter, dear mother-in-law to Trevor and Margaret, a much loved and loving grandma and great-grandma, also a dear sister and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Etherley at 11.00 a.m. on Monday, May 14, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be sent for Cancer Research UK.
HARDY - April 24, 2007. (Suddenly, but peacefully, in hospital). Freda, aged 70 years of Darlington. Much loved and devoted wife of Syd, much missed mum to Paul and mother-in-law to Louise, loving gran of James and Lewis, also a sadly missed sister to Tommy and friend to so many. Funeral Friday May 4. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to, The British Heart Foundation.
HASTIE - April 22, (suddenly, in hospital), of Bedale. James Eric, aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Vera, father and father-in-law of Peter and Carol, a devoted grandad of Gareth, Clare and Rebecca and a dear brother for Joan. Will be sadly missed by all the family. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday May 1, at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if so desired for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
HICKSON - Herbert Roland Peacefully in hospital on April 19, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Doreen, loved brother of Monica and the late Vincent and a much loved uncle. Funeral service to be held in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Tuesday May 8, at 11.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Enquiries to, Colin McGinley, Yarm Funeral Service. Tel: (01642) 786200.
HILES - April 30 of King William Grange, formerly of Ullswater Close, Spenny-moor. John, aged 84 years beloved husband of the late Grace, a dearly loved father of Chris and Libby and a very dear father-in-law and grandad. Would friends please meet in the New Life Christian Centre, Villiers Street, Spennymoor Friday for a service at 9.10 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be left in the collection plate for Church Funds.
HOPPER - April 20, (suddenly at University Hospital, Hartlepool), of Newholme Estate, Station Town. Florrie, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mam of Norma and Ray, devoted mother-in-law of Sylvia, a dear gran of Jeanette, Alan and Chris, great-gran of James, Jake, Thomas and Robert, also a dear sister of Beaty. Cortege to leave residence at 11.15 a.m. for service at St. Francis Church, Hutton Henry on Thursday May 3, prior to cremation at Hartlepool crematorium. Bus provided from residence.
HUTCHINSON - Evelyn May, aged 94 years on April 27. Peacefully at St. Williams Residential Home, Darlington. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Tuesday May 8. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 9.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations for Northland Methodist Church may be given at the crematorium.
IRVING - April 27 (peacefully in hospital), of Kings Gardens, Sowerby, Thirsk. Greta, aged 90 years, loving mother to Ian, Barry, Janice and Graham, a dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Tuesday, May 8 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Macmillan Nurses and Marie Curie Cancer Care.
KELLY - Bill April 30, (peacefully), at The Hawthornes Nursing Home, Peterlee, aged 70 years, of Byron Avenue, Blackhall. Loving husband of Maureen, a much loved dad of Lynda and Susan, devoted grandad of Steven and a respected father-in-law and friend to Ivor and Kevin. Service and cremation to take place at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday at 12.00 noon. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to, Hartlepool and District Hospice c/o, the family.
KERSHAW - Peacefully at home on April 29, of Bowburn, Durham. Annie, aged 74 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack, much loved mam of Anne and dear mother-in-law of John. Friends please meet for service in Bowburn Methodist Church on Wednesday May 2, at 2.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
LEWIS - Richard (Dick), died April 29 at Rosedale Nursing Home (formerly of Winston, Barnard Castle and Kirkby Fleetham). Husband to the late Mary, father to David and Caroline and loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, May 9 at 11.45 a.m. A graveside service of interment will take place at St. Andrew's Church, Winston on Thursday, May 10 at 10.00 a.m.
LONGSTAFF - Darlington April 30, in hospital, of The Grange Care Home. Marion (Molly, nee Peacock), aged 94 years, much loved wife of the late Harry. Sadly missed by all her family. Funeral Thursday, May 10. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium 1.15 p.m. Any enquiries or donations in lieu of floral tributes in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auck-land, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999
MacGUINE - Frederick (Fred) of Cock field died peacefully, in hospital, aged 87 years. Loved and respected by all who knew him. Funeral service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday May 3 at 11.15 a.m. Will friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
MATTHEWS - April 28, peacefully in hospital. Harvey, aged 54 years, of Durham City, a loving partner of Kath, a sadly missed dad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, May 4 at 9.30 a.m. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Ward 6, University Hospital of North Durham.
MATTHEWS - Harvey Died April 28, peacefully in hospital. Loving dad of Tracey and Shaun. Will be loved and remembered always. Now playing to a different crowd.
McFARLAND - Michelle, aged 31 years, on April 29. Much loved daughter of Barbara and the late Maurice McFarland, sister of Clare, Alex and Tony. Funeral service to be held at The Hollybush Christian Fellowship on Thursday, May 10 at 2.00 p.m., followed by burial in Brompton Cemetery. Please bring any flowers to the church. At Michelle's request, please wear colourful clothing (no black).
MILLER - Robert On April 29, suddenly at home after a long illness and formerly of Scholes, Cleckheaton. Bob, aged 55 years, dearly loved dad of Corinne and Sarah, much loved "Pops" of Jazmin, Jor-dan, Jade, Ffion, Dylan and Erin and a sadly missed son and brother. The funeral service and cremation will take place on Monday May 14 at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium, Dewsbury at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research U.K. A plate will be provided at the service. Will friends accept this intimation and meet at the Crematorium.
MORANTE - Suddenly, April 23. Frank, of Billy Row, Crook. Requiem Mass is to be held on Thursday, May 3 at 11.30 a.m. in St. Anne's Church, Accrington, followed by interment in Haslingden Cemetery. A Memorial Service of Thanksgiving for Frank's life will be held in St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Crook at 11.00 a.m. on Saturday, May 5. All welcome to The Farrers Arms after the service. R.I.P.
MOWBRAY - Ivrene Violet Passed away peacefully on April 23, 2007 aged 94 years. Wife of the late Dr Robert Mowbray of Durham and Penrith, mother of the late Dr Peter Mowbray of NewFoundland and mother of Professor Derek Mowbray of Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, grandmother to Guy, Tanya, Gordon, Heather and Hazel. The funeral will take place at Cheltenham Crematorium on Thursday May 3, 2007 at 10.30 a.m. Floral tributes may be sent c/o B Sweet & Sons Funeral Directors, Oldborough House, 12a Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 5LZ.
OLDHAM - Leila Patricia, of Darlington, on April 16, aged 74 years. A private funeral service took place Tuesday, May 1.
OLIVER - (nee Harper) On April 14, peacefully at home. May, aged 72 years, formerly of Sherburn Hill, beloved wife of Brian and devoted mum of Philip. Will friends please meet for service at St Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth on Thursday, May 10 at 2.00 p.m., prior to interment in Shadforth Cemetery.
ANDELL - April 19, of Ferryhill. Margaret, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of Robert, devoted mother of Jeff, Valerie and Paul, loving mother-in-law of Kevin, much loved gran to Danielle, Dominique and Shola, loving sister of Albert and sister-in-law of Carol, very good friend of Ann. Friends please meet for service at Ferryhill Village Methodist Chapel on Tuesday May 1, at 9.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium, 10.30 a.m.