Latest Additions and Updates at Ancestry.co.uk
CRAGGS - Peter April 10, of Haswell Plough and Shotton Colliery. Peter, aged 64 years. Dearly beloved husband of Christine, a much loved dad of Melanie and the late Dale, dear father-in-law of Graeme, treasured granda of Jade and Carly and also a dear brother and uncle. Cremation Sunderland Crematorium on Monday April 16. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at The Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. All enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service, Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
D'ARCY - April 9, in hospital, of The Green, Hurworth. Eveline Mary, aged 89 years, beloved wife of Dermot, dearly loved mother of the late Patricia, also a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Thursday, April 19. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. No flowers please.
DAVISON - (Newton Hall) On April 2, aged 95 years. Bill (William). Much loved husband of the late Freda, loving father of Hilary, cherished grandad of Lucy and Laura and a father-in-law of Malcolm, a wonderful man who will be sadly missed by all his loving family and many friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday April 13, at 10.00 a.m. By request family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be sent to, North East Air Ambulance.
DEBENHAM - (nee Trousdale) Lillyan Elza, aged 89 years, in hospital on April 10, of Darlington. Cherished wife of the late Arthur Gilbert, dearly loved mother of Beryl and Janice, dear mother-in-law of Michael and a loving grandmother of Jane and Louise. Funeral Thursday, April 19. Would friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999. 'When I watch a beautiful sunset Its rays lighting up the sky I will think of you and the happiness We shared in the days gone bye'.
DEVINE - April 6 (peacefully after a long illness), of Raby Road, Ferryhill (formerly of Page Bank). Elizabeth May (Betty, nee Marsh), aged 70 years, dearly loved wife of Harry, a much loved mam of Keith and Julie and a very dear mother-in-law, grandma, sister and friend. Would friends please meet in Ferryhill Methodist Church on Friday, April 13 for a service at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in Duncombe Cemetery.
DINSDALE - April 2, peacefully after a short illness, of Crook, late of Frosterley. Elizabeth Ann (Betty), aged 63 years, dearly loved wife of Tot, loving mam of Davey, Tracey and the late Dominic, devoted grandma of Lee, Sam, Jack and Ruby, also a dear sister and mother-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, April 16 at 2.00 p.m.
DODD - April 8 (peacefully, in hospital), of Darlington. Margaret (Peggy), aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Raymond, loving mam to Joyce, Sheila and Barbara, also much loved sister, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Thursday April 19. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
FITT - Darlington April 3, suddenly. Janet, aged 55 years, dearest daughter of Stella and the late Ken, dearly loved mum of Mandy, adored nana of Jessica and Neave and a beloved sister of Linda, Kim, Dale, Wendy and the late Tony. She will be sadly missed by all her family, friends and colleagues. Funeral Friday, April 13. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu in aid of 'Live Life Then Give Life Campaign' will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.
FLETCHER - (nee Chandler) April 7, peacefully, of Cherry Garth, Thirsk. Doris, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late George, loving mother to Kathleen, Stuart and Julie, a dear mother-in-law and nana. The funeral service will be held at Sowerby Methodist Church on Wednesday, April 18 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
FLETCHER - On April 7, suddenly, at 18 Thornborough Hall Gardens, Leyburn (formerly of Stainton). Sheila Mary, aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, dearly loved mother of Linda, Susan and Steven and a very dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service and cremation at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Monday, April 16 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the crematorium.
GIBSON - On April 11, suddenly but peacefully at home, at Ryhope, late of Quarrington Hill. Wendy (nee Raper), aged 53 years, a much loved mam, grandma, partner, daughter and sister. Friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Ryhope on Monday, April 16 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Sunderland. Will be sadly missed
GLEN - April 2, peacefully in hospital, of Sherburn Village. Edith, aged 94 years, A beloved cousin of Connie and Alan and much missed by Graham, Glenn and their families. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, April 12 at 10.00 a.m.
GRAINGER - April 11, of Spennymoor. Horace, aged 87 years, beloved husband of Norah and dearest dad of David and Marlene. Would friends please meet in Trinity Methodist Church, Rosa Street Tuesday for a service at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be left in the collection plate for Church Funds.
GRIFFITHS - April 3, (peacefully), in Hawthorn Nursing Home, (formerly of Thornley). Harold (Harry), aged 84 years. Loving husband of the late Nancy, a beloved dad of Glynis, Tony and Diane, a dearly loved father-in-law, granda and great-granda. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Will friends please meet for service at Thornley Methodist Church on Monday April 16, at 12.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
GRIFFITHS - April 4 (peacefully), at The Hawthornes Care Home, Peterlee. Craig, aged 27 years. A loving son, brother and uncle. Cremation Durham Crematorium, Monday April 16. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Durham Crematorium, 12.00 noon.
HARDY - April 5, in hospital, of Kenny Walk, Newton Aycliffe. Bob, aged 82 years, dearly loved husband of Grace, father of Robert, also a dear brother. Funeral at Darlington Crematorium Tuesday, April 17 at 2.15 p.m.
HARPER - April 4 (suddenly but peacefully at home). Terry, aged 74 years, of Heighington, beloved husband of Sue, a loving dad of Graham, Lynne, Mandy and the late David, also father-in-law of Richard, a dear stepdad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday, April 12. Would family and friends please meet for service 2.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers by request. Black clothing optional.
HEAVISIDE - April 7, (suddenly, in hospital). Derek, aged 73 years, of Hurworth Place. Beloved husband of Anne, much loved dad of Keith, loving brother of Peter, dear brother-in-law of Joyce and Audrey, will also be missed by Leanne. Funeral Wednesday April 18. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to The Great North Air Ambulance.
HILL - April 2 (peacefully, in hospital). Stanley, aged 94 years, of Starmer Crescent, Darlington. A dearly loved husband of Audrey, also a dear friend of Margaret, Ian, Kathleen, Peter, Jill, Andrew and James. Funeral Friday April 13. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
HILTON - April 7 (suddenly but peacefully at home), of Upper Church Street, Spennymoor. Kevin, aged 40 years, dearly loved partner of Gillian, treasured dad to Brodie Pearl, beloved son of Louie and the late Pearl and brother to Steven. Would friends please meet in the Bethel Chapel, Half Moon Lane, Spennymoor on Monday, for a service at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery. Goodnight and God Bless from your little princess.
HODGSON - April 10, of Nickstream Lane, Darlington. Thomas, aged 70 years, a sadly missed father, brother, uncle and friend. Funeral Friday, April 20. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m.
HOPPER - April 7, (in hospital), of West Cornforth. Marjorie, aged 82 years. Devoted wife of the late Billy, loving mother of Yvonne, Peter and Susan, dearest mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother, loving sister and sister-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday April 18, at 9.30 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research, plate provided at the crematorium.
HOPPER - Vallum Court, Newcastle. Suddenly, at home on March 29, aged 58 years. Alan, dearly loved husband of the late Lorraine, dad of Shelley, beloved son of the late Timothy and Barbara, a dearest brother of Barbara and David and brother-in-law of Maria, a dear uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Friends please meet for service at St. Columbus Church, Southwick on Friday April 13, at 1.45 p.m. prior to interment at Southwick Cemetery at 2.30 p.m. By request family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to Newcastle General Hospital. Sadly missed by all who knew him.
