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HOWELLS - Sybil Joyce (Dobson) 18.6.1916 - 3.4.2007. Formerly of Wellington, Shropshire, died peacefully in Richmond, North Yorkshire. Widow of Glyn Howells (Pharm-acist), loved mother of Alan, Gillian and Judy and grandmother of Oskar and Louis. Funeral at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, April 13 at 11.45 a.m. Donations in her memory to Unicef or Oxfam c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
HYNES - On April 8 (suddenly), of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Shildon. James (Jamie), aged 34 years, beloved husband of Alison, devoted daddy of Yasmin and Lewis, also a much loved son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, April 18, 11.00 a.m. at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe prior to private interment. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe. Donations in lieu if so desired may be made to (www.headway.org.uk) or Headway, The Brain Injury Association, 4 King Edward Court, King Edward Street, Nottingham. NG1 1EW.
IVEY - April 11, (peacefully, at home), of 9 Dundas Street, Spennymoor. Matilda, (Tilly, nee Percival), aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert, a dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma and a dear sister-in-law and aunty. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Wednesday for a service at 1.45 p.m. followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery. Bus provided, leaving family residence at 1.25 p.m. to go to church.
JOBSON - April 5 (peacefully in hospital). Catherine Selina, aged 94 years, formerly of Model Place and North Park Care Home, Darlington, a dear wife of the late Ernest, a loving mother of Eileen and John, mother-in-law of Alan and Esme, also a dearly loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Tuesday, April 17. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service at St. John's Church, prior to private cremation. Family flowers only by request. Donations, if desired, to St. John's Church.
JONES - Edward Suddenly on April 5. Eddie (Senior), aged 63 years of Billingham, dearly loved dad of Samantha and Edward, father-in-law of Mike and Shelle and loving grandad of Liam, Michael, Dylan and Katherine. Also a dear brother of Thomas and Barry. Funeral service to be held on Tuesday, April 17 at 1.30 p.m. in St. Cuthbert's Church, Billingham followed by interment in Billingham Cemetery. Friends please meet at church. Will be sadly missed
KENT - Joan (nee Atkinson), of Rievaulx, passed away peacefully at St. Catherine's Hospice on Wednesday, April 11, 2007. Beloved wife of Geoff, much loved mother of Mike, loving grandmum to Helen and Andrew. Funeral service will take place at All Saints' Church, Helmsley on Thursday, April 19 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, to St. Catherine's Hospice and Rievaulx Church Roof Fund.
KETLEY - April 4 (peacefully), of Shildon. Ernest (Ernie), aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Nellie, a dearly loved father of John, Paul and Susan, father-in-law of Betty and Pauline, much loved grandfather of Nicola, Graeme, Andy and James, also a great-grandfather of Harry. Funeral Friday April 13. Will friends please meet at 1.30 p.m. for a service in St. John's Church, Shildon followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
LEIGHTON - April 6 (suddenly at home), of Witton Road, Ferryhill. Michael (Mick), aged 79 years, beloved husband of Joan, dearly loved dad of Michael and his wife Jill and Eric and his fiancée Ann and a much loved granda of Emma and Richard. Would friends please meet in Ferryhill Methodist Chapel Monday for a service at 9.15 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given to Michael for the 'British Heart Foundation'.
LETHBRIDGE - Peacefully at home on April 6, of Kingston Avenue, Bearpark, surrounded by her loving family. Vera (nee Cummings), aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late John and a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, April 17 at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Marie Curie Nurses may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor afterwards.
LEWIS - April 9 (peacefully, in hospital), of Ferryhill. Isabella, (Bella), aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Tony, loving mother of Tony and Leslie, much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday April 20, at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to, Acorn Grange Nursing Home, plate provided at the crematorium.
LINCOLN - On April 2, tragically in Basra, Iraq, of Bede Avenue, Sherburn Road Estate, Durham. Aaron, aged 18 years, beloved and devoted son of Peter and Karen, a treasured brother of Donna, Craig and Christina, also much missed grandson of John and Joy, also a sadly missed nephew and cousin. Will friends please meet for service at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate on Saturday, April 14 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment in Belmont Cemetery. Two coaches provided for family and friends from church to cemetery. Family flowers only please, by request. Refreshments afterwards at Ramside Hall.
LOWCOCK - On April 7, peacefully at home, in Thornton, after a long illness fought with great dignity. Margo, aged 65 years, dearly loved wife of John, loving mother of Martin and Richard, mother-in-law of Beverley and dearest grandma to Thomas and Kate and sister of Ruth. Funeral service and cremation to take place in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Monday, April 16 at 2.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
LOWES - April 6, (peacefully, at home), of Spennymoor. Alberta, (Bertha), aged 65 years. Beloved wife of Jim, dearly loved mother of Kenneth, mother-in-law to Trisha and a loving nan of Adam and Amy. Funeral Monday April 16. Would friends please meet at 2.00 p.m. for service and cremation at Mountsett Crematorium.
LYNCH - Michael, a loving brother and uncle. Someone too special to ever forget. Owen, Madge, Darren, Tanya, David, Jay and Nyall
LYNCH - April 6, of Warwick Close, Spennymoor. James Michael (Mick), aged 70 years, beloved husband of Betty and dearly loved dad of Philip and Carole, a much loved grandad of Lisa and Jade and a loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Charles' R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village Friday for a service at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to 'Cancer Research U.K.', c/o Lambton House, 6 Lambton Road, Jesmond, NE2 4RX.
MACKIN - Anna Margaretha (nee Tappendorf), in hospital on Good Friday (April 6), aged 84 years. The best and kindest mam, mam-in-law and nan in the world to Carol, Tony, John, Leanne and Terry the Yorkshire terrier, also a dear and much loved friend to Joanie. Private cremation. No flowers by request, donations instead to RSPCA. Friends, Anna would wish you to remember her as you knew her.
MARSDEN - April 8 (suddenly in hospital), of Princess Court, Spennymoor. Esther (nee Sheldon), aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late Sep, a dearly loved mam of David, Michael and Peter, a loving mother-in-law, a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother, a very dear sister of Bill, Arthur, Eddie and the late Jack, Joe and Albert, a loved sister-in-law, aunt and a close friend to many. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church, Thursday, for a service at 10.40 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, for Whitworth Church Funds.
MARSHALL - April 10, peacefully in hospital, of Crakehall and Bedale. Katherine, aged 54 years, beloved daughter, grandmother, mother, sister and wife of Terry. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Crakehall on Monday, April
ALLCHURCH - March 31, of Hall Lane Estate, Willington. Maureen, aged 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank, much loved mam, mother-in-law and treasured nanna of all her loving grandchildren, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Friends please meet for service at Willington Methodist Church on Tuesday April 10, at 9.15 a.m. followed by private cremation at Durham. All are welcome for refreshments afterwards at Willington W.M.C. Too dearly loved to be forgotten.
ALLISON - March 31, of Bishop Auckland. Gordon, aged 73 years, devoted husband of Dorothy, much loved brother of the late Jeanne, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 9.00 a.m. on Thursday, April 5. No flowers by request. Donations may, if desired, be left at the crematorium or with the family for the Renal Unit at James Cook Hospital.
ASKEW - Joan Mary, aged 82 years, of Kilnwick Court, Northallerton, died peacefully in hospital on March 29. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, April 10 at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided at the Crematorium for The League of Friends, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
ATKINSON - Charlie On Saturday, March 31, peacefully in hospital, of Elderwood Residential Care Home, Darlington (retired Grocer from North Road, formerly of Lyonette Road and member of Darlington Golf Club). Reunited with his beloved Lesley, much loved by son Stuart, daughter-in-law Sally, grandsons Ben, Ross and Scott, step-grandchildren Stefie and Lucas and great-granddaughters Mia and Emily. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral on Thursday, April 12 in Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. It is hoped Charlie's old friends will attend. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be sent for The Alzheimers Society c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
BAINBRIDGE - April 3 (in hospital), of Wolsingham, Oliver, aged 92 years, dearly loved husband of the late Mary, much loved father of Aileen and Ian, a dear father-in-law of Peter and Anne, a loving grandfather and great-grandfather, also a dear brother of Nelson and Elsie. Will friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Parish Church on Wednesday, April 11 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium, Dipton. Family flowers only. All family and friends are welcome at The Bay Horse, Wolsingham for refreshments after the service.
