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FOSTER - February 19 (peacefully with his family around him in Tenlands), of Deneside, Spennymoor. Kenneth (Ken), aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Gladys, a dearly loved dad of Allan, Margaret, Anne and David a loving father-in-law and a much loved granda and great-granda. Cortege leaving daughter's residence 5 Westmorland Close Monday for a service in St. Paul's Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
FOWLER - February 22, suddenly in hospital, of Aiskew, Bedale. Margaret Ellen (Nellie), aged 96 years (retired organist at Leeming for fifty years). Beloved auntie of the Hall family. Funeral service to be held at St. John's Church, Leeming Village on Friday, March 2 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for Leeming Church.
FRADGLEY - February 17, of Orchard House, Durham. Raymond, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Eileen. Private service and cremation.
FRAZER - February 21, in hospital, of Newton Aycliffe. Maureen, aged 73 years, a dearly loved mam of Pat and Mandy, mother-in-law of Lenny and Alan, also a devoted nana of Simon, Jenny, Tony and Amy and great-grandma of Chloe. Funeral Thursday, March 1. Would friends please meet for service 3.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium.
GALLOWAY - February 18, (suddenly, in hospital). Susan, aged 54 years, of Longfield Road, Darlington. A dearly loved wife of Allan, a much loved mam of Scott and Stacey, a treasured nanna of Kaitlyn, a loving child minder of Rose and many more, also a dear sister of Sandra. Funeral Wednesday February 28. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
GILL - February 16, of Leeholme. Elsie (nee Peareth), aged 67 years, beloved wife of Derek, devoted mam of Anthony, Lesley, Raymond, Michael and Graham, a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nana and great-nana, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon at 12.20 p.m. on Friday, February 23, followed by cremation at Durham.
GLEASON - On February 19, suddenly, of 8 Cooper Square, Gilesgate, Durham. Paul, aged 27 years, treasured son of Susan and Anthony Gleason and also Pauline and Jimmy Ainsley, beloved brother of Gary and Zoe and much loved grandson, nephew and cousin. Friends please meet for funeral service at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Tuesday, February 27 at 1.30 p.m., cremation to follow. Bus provided from church.
GRABINSKIS - High Etherley February 18, at home. Talivaldis (Johnny), aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of Mary, much loved dad of Donald, Terence, Iréna, Valda and Lana and a much respected father-in-law and devoted grandad. He will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral Wednesday February 28. Service to be held in St. Andrew's Church, South Church 1.00 p.m., followed by private interment in Town Cemetery, Bishop Auckland. Would friends kindly meet at the Church. Floral tributes if so desired may be sent c/o Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999. Please note complete change of arrangements.
GRABINSKIS - High Etherley February 18, at home. Talivaldis (Johnny), aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of Mary, much loved dad of Donald, Terence, Iréna, Valda and Lana and a much respected father-in-law and devoted grandad. He will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral Tuesday February 27. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel 11.15 am. Floral tributes if so desired may be sent c/o Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
GREAVES - John February 15, in Harrogate Hospital, (formerly of Bedale and Markington). Dearly loved husband of Joyce, dear father of Susan and Jane, a loved father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Service at Harrogate Crematorium on Monday February 26, at 2.20 p.m. No flowers please. Donations in memory may be given to, The Palliative Care Nurses, 50 Lan caster Park Road, Harrogate. HG2 7SF.
GREEN - February 18, of St. Helen Auckland. Patrick James (Jimmy), aged 89 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of Derek and Gloria, also a dear grandfather and great-grandfather. Will friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Baptist Church at 8.45 a.m. on Friday, February 23, followed by cremation at Darlington.
GRIEVE - February 14, suddenly at The Cotherstone Luncheon Club, of Poplar Cottage, Cotherstone. Arnold Sydney, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Bertha, much loved father of Janis, father-in-law of Colin, dear grandfather of Mark, Richard and Ruth and great-grandfather of Michael, Laura, Sophie, George and Oliver. Cortege leaving residence at 1.00 p.m. for service at Middleton Methodist Church on Friday February 23, at 1.15 p.m. to be followed by interment at St. Mary's Churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be made in church for McMillan Nurses.
GRIFFITHS - February 17, peacefully at Ventress Hall Nursing Home, Darlington. Joan, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Arnold, loving mam to Dorothy, Valerie and Elaine, much loved sister of Cynthia, also a dearly loved nana and great-nana. Funeral Thursday, February 22. Would friends please meet 3.00 p.m. for service at St. Mary's Church, Cockerton, followed by cremation.
HANCOCK - February 21, of Wayside Court, Bearpark. John William (Jack), aged 56 years, dearly loved husband of Julia, loving brother of Greta and Marion and a beloved son and uncle. Would friends please meet for service in St. Edmund's Church on Friday, March 2 at 10.00 a.m. Private interment at Ushaw Moor Cemetery to follow. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the Royal Society for the Blind. Friends welcome for refreshments in Bearpark Club afterwards.
HARE - February 18, of St. William's Residential Home, Darlington. Winifred (Wyn) formerly Ainsworth, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Eland and the late Fred, a dearly loved mam, mother-in-law and a much loved nannie and great-nannie. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Cancer Research U.K. c/o, Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington. DL3 7JR.
HILL - (Robert Ainsley) February 17, (peacefully, in hospital). Much loved husband of Roma, brother-in-law of Roger, beloved dad of Roberta, Alyson, Loraine and Richard, greatly loved grandad of Matthew, Benjamin and Eleanor, Robert, Tom and Anna, Christopher and Jonathan. Funeral service will take place on Monday February 26, at 3.30 p.m. at Durham Crematorium. All are welcome. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to, The Hartlepool R.N.L.I.
HODGSON - (Shildon) February 20, peacefully, in Sedgefield Community Hospital, after a short illness bravely borne. Arthur, aged 75 years, devoted husband of Patricia (nee McGuine), loving dad of Anna, also a dearest uncle of Sandra. Sadly missed by all. Family and friends please meet for service at Shildon Methodist Church on Wednesday, February 28 at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
HOGARTH - February 22, of Witton Grove, Durham. Alice, aged 82 years, a much loved sister, auntie and great-auntie and will be greatly missed by all her family. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Langley Park on Wednesday, February 28 at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Church Funds.
HOWE - February 20, suddenly at home, in Bishop Auckland. William (Billy), aged 88 years, formerly of Witton Park. Beloved husband of the late Alice-Susan, devoted dad of Linda-Ann, dear father-in-law to Maurice, a much loved and loving granda to Rachel and Maurice, also a dear uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 28, followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery. Dad, always cared for, forever loved. Love Linda. We never say goodbye.
HUNTER - February 15, peacefully after a long illness, of Thornton Street, Darlington. Kevin, aged 18 years, dearly loved son of John and Irene, much loved brother of Leigh, Lindsey, Mark and twin of the late Garry and a dear grandson, nephew, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Friday, February 23. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JR.
JAMES - February 18, of Church Hill, Crook. Ralph, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Vera, a dearly loved father of Jean, a dear father-in-law to Stuart and a loving grandfather of Sean and Jade, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Friday, February 23 at 1.10 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
JEFFERSON - Durham Elizabeth Jane (Betty) on Monday February 19, in Durham University Hospital, aged 77 years. Beloved daughter of the late George and Georgina, loving sister to Jean, George and Tom and to sister-in-law Sylvia and brother-in-law Jack, a dearly loved aunt to Jonathan, Paul and Carole and to cousins May, Vi and Robbie, a niece loved by her aunts Fan, Meg and Meggie and uncles Tom and Jimmy. Relatives and friends to meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Wednesday February 28 at 11.30 a.m. Private afterwards.
JOHNSON - Peacefully on February 18, of Central Avenue, Meadowfield. Lily, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Pep, a much loved grandma of Clare and Malcolm and great-grandma of Maia and Lewys. Cortege to leave residence on Monday February 26, at 1.15 p.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for St. Cuthbert's Hospice may be given after the service. Friends welcome for refreshments at Meadowfield Club afterwards. Bus provided.
