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ALLEN - February 18 (peacefully, in hospital), of Shotton Colliery. Margaret, aged 77 years. Devoted wife of the late Thomas Gideon, beloved mam of Keith. Would friends please meet for service at Our Lady of Lourdes Fleming Field on Friday March 2, at 10.00 a.m. prior to cremation at Sunderland Cremator ium. Family flowers only please by request.
ALLINSON - February 21, of 1 Shaw Crescent, Middleton-in-Teesdale (late of Birk Rigg, Forest in Teesdale). Joseph, aged 75 years, dearly loved son of the late William and Annie Allinson, much loved brother of Jim, Albert, Frank and Alan and a much loved uncle. Friends please meet for service at Middleton Methodist Church on Thursday, March 1 at 1.00 p.m., to be followed by interment at St. James the Less Church, Forest in Teesdale. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be made in Church for Church Funds, Forest Church and the Drop In Centre.
ANABLE - February 23 (peacefully, in hospital). Robert Oliver, aged 87 years, of Newton Aycliffe, a dearly loved husband of Gwendoline, a dear dad of Stewart and Peter, also father-in-law to Lynne and grandad to James, Sarah and Jonathan. Funeral Tuesday March 6. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only.
ANDREWS - February 26, peacefully in hospital, of Dalkeith House, Darlington. Rene, beloved wife of the late Bill and a loving mother, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Funeral Monday, March 5. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church at 10.45 a.m., followed by interment West Cemetery. Flowers, if desired, may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
ATKIN - John Thomas Stobbs (Tommy), aged 85 years, of Startforth, suddenly on February 25, 2007. Much loved father of Michael, David, Mark and Tina and a dearly loved grandad of John, Mark and Thomasin, also father-in-law to Alison and Joanne. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Startforth on Tuesday, March 6 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment at Barnard Castle Cemetery. Family flowers only please, if desired, donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for the Parkinson's Disease Society and Startforth Church Funds.
AYER - February 24, in Craigarran Nursing Home (formerly of Fishburn). Sarah (Sally), aged 98 years, beloved wife of the late Albert, much loved mother of Edith and Barbara, loving mother-in-law of Dave and Don. Friends please meet for service at St. Catherine's Church, Fishburn on Friday, March 2 at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment in Fishburn Cemetery. Re-united with her beloved Albert.
BAILEY - February 20, (suddenly). Cliff, aged 75 years, of Dixon Road, Newton Aycliffe. A dearly loved husband of Florence, also a loving dad. Funeral Thursday March 1. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service at Durham Crematorium. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to, The MacMillan Nurses.
BAILEY - Clifford Dearly loved dad of Christine and Linda, granda of Anthony, Lindsay and Matthew. Will be sadly missed by all his family.
BAIRD - February 22, suddenly at home, in Howden-le-Wear. Danny, aged 60 years, husband of Shirley, beloved dad of Andrew and Louise, a dear father-in-law, much loved granda, also a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend. Will friends please meet for service in Howden-le-Wear Methodist Chapel at 12.30 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, followed by interment in Howden-le-Wear Cemetery. After the service all are welcome to refreshment in The Green Tree at Howden-le-Wear. Any flowers may be given c/o the daughter's residence, 39 Rydal Drive, Crook.
BALLAM - February 25, died peacefully in hospital. Roy, aged 86 years, of Front Street, Sowerby, Thirsk, a dearly loved husband of Clare and loving dad to Richard. Served in the R.A.F. during World War II and survived four years as a Japanese Prisoner of War, before becoming a Director at Wormald's and Walker's Mill, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury and later Landlord of the Old Three Tuns in Thirsk. Worked with Clare for many years as a volunteer in successfully creating specialist provision for Autism and supporting people with learning disabilities within Thirsk and across Yorkshire. Funeral Tuesday, March 6, 2007. Would friends please meet at 11.00 a.m. for the service at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given at the service in support of Green Gables, Thirsk.
BARCLAY - On Sunday February 25, 2007, suddenly at home. Dorothy Elizabeth, aged 83 years, formerly of Masham Road, Bedale, loving wife of the late Bob, dear mother of Angus and mum-in-law to Diane. Funeral service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday, March 5 at 11.40 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Eden Valley Hospice c/o Tuddenhams Funeral Directors, 25 Bridge Street, Longtown, Cumbria. Friends please accept this intimation.
BELL - O.B.E. On February 23, suddenly in hospital, of Northallerton, former Headmistress of The Dales School. Marie (nee Gregson), aged 75 years, dearly loved wife of the late Derek, loving mother of Peter and Linda, mother-in-law of Gill and Alan and a dearest nana of Andrew and Clare, Matthew, Lauren and the late James and great-grandma of Michael, Liam and Thomas. Funeral service to take place at the Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Northallerton on Thursday, March 1 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for Church Funds.
BERNSTONE - Durham February 22 suddenly, in hospital. Alma, only daughter of the late Mary and Louis and a dear niece of Reggie. Will be sadly missed by all family, friends and Bunty and Tara. Will friends please meet at St. John's Church, Nevilles Cross on Tuesday March 6 at 1.00 p.m. for service, prior to interment at Durham Cemetery at 1.45 p.m.
BETTS - February 28, peacefully at home with his family, after a short illness fought with great strength and dignity. David Anthony (Tony), aged 60 years, of Minors Crescent, dearly loved husband of Linda, devoted father of Andrew, Julie, Matthew and Daniel dear father-in-law of Mark and Joanne, treasured grandpa of Chelsea, Adele, Callum, Lewis, Caitlin and Emily and much loved by Rachael and Sharron. He will be sadly missed. Funeral Tuesday, March 6. Would friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
BRIERLEY - Alan Taken too soon. His jokes and sense of fun will be sadly missed by brother-in-law Pete and wife Margaret, nieces Sally and Helen, also by Darren and Seamus.
BRIERLEY - February 24 (suddenly). Alan, of Burns Street, Wheatley Hill, a much loved brother-in-law and friend. Will always be remembered with affection by Steve, Rosemary and Elsa.
BRIERLEY - February 24, suddenly. Alan, aged 68 years, of Wheatley Hill, beloved husband of the late Valerie, devoted dad of Claire and dear brother of Harry. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral details later.
BRIERLEY - February 24. Alan, sadly missed son-in-law who was so good to me. Rest in peace with Valerie who died February 7, 2003. Emmey Darwin.
BRIERLEY - February 24, suddenly, Alan, aged 68 years, of Wheatley Hill. Beloved husband of the late Valerie, devoted dad of Claire, dear brother of Harry and his wife Eunice. Family and friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill on Tuesday, March 6 at 2.40 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. and afterwards for refreshments at The Crossways Hotel, Thornley.
BROOK - February 23, peacefully in hospital, of Billingham and formerly of Ferryhill. Sue, will be sadly missed by husband Paul, daughter Anastasia and grandchildren Charlotte and Harvey. Service to be held at St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Friday, March 2 at 11.45 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Great North Air Ambulance or The Butterwick Hospice.
BROWN - February 22, in hospital, of Darlington. Rowland, aged 80 years. Any enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, Memorial House, Darlington. Tel (01325) 463203.
CANT - February 26, of Middlestone Moor, Spenny-moor. Joseph, aged 63 years, devoted husband of Betty and loving dad of Jason. Friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Monday, March 5 at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in Rock Road Cemetery.
CARTER - February 24, 2007, peacefully, in hospital. Helene, aged 76 years of Darlington, devoted wife of the late Matthew, loving mam, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Monday, March 5. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m., for service at Darlington Crematorium.
