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CURRY - April 26, (after a short illness), of Chilton Care Home, formerly of Cleves Cross Grange, Ferryhill. Ida, dearly loved wife of the late Steve, a much loved mam of Peter, a dear mother-in-law of Denise, grandma of Lee, Annmarie, Christopher and James Lee and sister of Brenda. Would family and friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Wednesday for a service and committal at 1.30 p.m.
DIXON - Olga April 18, passed away suddenly in hospital after a short illness, of Darlington, a dearly loved sister. Funeral Tuesday, May 1. Family and friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
ELLIOTT - (Formerly Elliott's Chemists, Belmont). Ivy, aged 90 years, passed away peacefully on April 21. Funeral to take place on Friday, April 27. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Sunderland Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research.
ELLIS - April 25, (in hospital, after a long illness courageously borne), of Brook Terrace, Darlington. Moira, aged 70 years. Beloved wife of the late Colin, loving mam to Gavin and Gail, dearly loved mother-in-law to Peter, devoted nanna to Lee, Rhys, also a dear friend to Joan and Trevor. Funeral Friday May 4. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium
FERRY - Malcolm aged 53 years, of Richmond, former licensee of The Fleece Hotel, Richmond and The Colburn Lodge, Colburn, died peacefully at St. Teresa's Hospice on April 23, after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved partner of Elaine, much loved dad of Hannah Elizabeth and Amelia Jayne and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Wednesday, May 2 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private interment for family and close friends only. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations for St. Teresa's Hospice may be sent c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4AJ.
FLEETHAM - April 20 (peacefully, at Willowdene Care Home, Sedgefield). Elizabeth Ann (nee Moore), aged 100 years, loving wife of the late Robert Henry, mother of Maureen, mother-in-law of Ron and grandmother of Tim. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, May 1 at 11.20 a.m. for a service at 11.30 a.m.
FORBES - Doreen (nee Pearson) On April 17, peacefully in the Hardwyke Ward, Sedgefield Community Hospital. Doreen, aged 81 years, of Trimdon. Devoted wife of the late Bill, a dear sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service to take place at St. Alban's Church, Trimdon Grange on Monday, April 30 at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church.
FOX - (nee Turnbull April 15, unexpectedly in hospital, of Darlington. Catherine Mary (retired SRN), aged 72 years, beloved wife of David and a loving sister and auntie. Funeral Thursday April 26. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Augustine's Church at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington DL3 7UA.
FRENCH - April 19, peacefully in hospital, of The Gardens Nursing Home, Darlington. Marion, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late William, dear mother of Ian, loving mother-in-law of Jean and a much loved gran of Lyndsey. Funeral Thursday, April 26. Would friends please meet at 1.15 p.m. for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the British Heart Foundation, c/o Seaton Leng, 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
GIBBON - April 18, peacefully, at Nora Fenby House. formerly of Meadowfield Road, Darlington. Alice in her 90th year, beloved wife of the late Ken, dearly loved mum of Keith and Janet and a much loved mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and sister. Funeral Monday, April 30. Friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation.
GOLIGHTLY - On April 23, peacefully in hospital, of Hutton Rudby. Frank, aged 78 years, dearly loved husband of the late Doris, loving father of Jill and stepfather of Joan, a dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church, Rudby on Tuesday, May 1 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for The League of Friends at the Friarage Hospital and Church Funds.
GUY - On April 20 (peacefully at Richmond House), formerly of Bridge End, Muker. Mary, aged 98 years, dearly loved wife of the late John Robert (Bob), very dear mam of Maurice, Norman and Ron, a much loved mother-in-law, loving nan and great-nan. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Muker tomorrow, Saturday, April 28 at 3.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Mary, if so desired, may be given at the service for St. Mary's Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
GUY - On April 20 (peacefully at Richmond House), formerly of Bridge End, Muker. Mary, aged 98 years, dearly loved wife of the late John Robert (Bob), very dear mam of Maurice, Norman and Ron, a much loved mother-in-law, loving nan and great-nan. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Muker on Saturday, April 28 at 3.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of Mary, if so desired, may be given at the service for St. Mary's Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
HALL - Norman On April 26, peacefully at home. Norman Hall, aged 83 years, of Ripon (formerly of Tow Law), beloved husband of the late Daisy and a much loved father, father-in-law and granddad. Service at Holy Trinity Church, Ripon on Friday May 4 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Ripon Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Macmillan Nurses (Local). Plate provided at the service.
HARWOOD - April 27, of Diamond Street, Shildon. William, aged 92 years, beloved husband of the late Ada, a dearly loved father of Christine and son-in-law Tom and a much loved brother to Elsie. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be left in the collection plate at the Crematorium for "Breast Cancer".
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.
HINDMOOR - April 21, at home with her family, in Tow Law. Angela (nee Gibson), aged 53 years, beloved wife of Kenneth, devoted mam of Kenneth and Jeffrey, dear mother-in-law to Wendy and Emma, much loved and loving grandma to Joe and Tommy, also dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 10.30 a.m. on Friday, April 27, followed by cremation at Mountsett.
HODGSON - April 25, of Stanley, Crook. Edith, aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late George William, devoted mother of Allan and Brian, a dear mother-in-law to Norma and Veronica, also a much loved and loving gran and great-gran. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanley at 12.00 noon on Thursday, May 3, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be given c/o the family or sent to West Lodge Nursing Home Residents' Fund.
HOPKINS - April 25, (peacefully, in hospital), of Whitworth Terrace, Spennymoor. Michael (Mike), aged 65 years. Beloved husband of Jan and a devoted dad of Dean, David and Robert. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Tuesday for a service and committal at 3.30 p.m.
HORNE - April 23, of Wolsingham (retired Barclay's Manager). Peter, aged 73 years, dearly loved husband of Mary, loving father of David, father-in-law of Tracy, much loved grandad of Emma and Rebecca. A private cremation at Darlington Crematorium will be followed by a Memorial Service in Wolsingham Parish Church on Monday, April 30 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the MARA Unit, Bishop Auckland Hospital.
HUNTER - April 18, of Eden Crest, Gainford. Joyce, beloved wife of the late Tommy, loving mam of Ian, Stephen, Michael, Graham and Alison, much loved sister of Anne, also a dearly loved mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandma, step-grandma and auntie. Funeral Monday, April 30. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
JOHNSON - Suddenly, April 18, Avril (nee Walker), aged 60 years, of Crook. Dearly loved wife of Malcolm, much loved mam of Kevin, Stuart and Mark, a dear mother-in-law and nana. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon on Friday, April 27. You will always be loved and in our hearts.
KING - April 25, (peacefully, at home), in Darlington. Kaylie Precious, aged 3 years. A much loved daughter of Paul and Maria, also a loving sister, granddaughter and niece. The funeral service will take place on Thursday May 3, St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 11.00 a.m. prior to interment in West Cemetery. Will friends please meet at the church. Always loved, never forgotten.
