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BYRNE - February 11, peacefully in hospital, of Marston Moor Road, Darlington. Patrick Joseph (Paddy/P.J.), aged 77 years, dearly loved husband of Diane, much loved dad of Breda, Mary, John, Lorna, Patrick and Mark and a dear father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and brother-in-law and always remembered by Betty. Funeral Monday, February 19. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. James the Great Church, Albert Hill at 12.00 noon, followed by interment East Cemetery.
CLARK - February 10 (peacefully at home), of Bowburn (late of Blackhall). Ida May (nee Porter), aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late John William, a dearly loved mam of Alan and Margaret, a much loved gran of Ian and Kelly and the late Steven, a loving great-gran to Owen James and a dear sister and aunt. Would friends please meet in Bowburn Methodist Church Thursday for a service at 2.45 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
COLE - February 3 (suddenly at home), of Eastlea Avenue, Bishop Auckland. Nancy, aged 73 years, a much loved mam of Eric and mother-in-law of Tim, a very dear partner of John and a dear friend to many. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Monday, February 19 for a service and committal at 11.00 a.m.
COOK - Joyce (nee Gooderhan). On February 13, peacefully in hospital. Joyce, aged 79 years. Wife of Charles and mother of Andrew and Kevin. Funeral service and cremation to held at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday February 20, at 2.45 p.m. Donations in lieu of floral tributes can be given to, Kidney Research UK for which a plate will be provided at the service.
CRAWFORD - February 7 (peacefully, in hospital), of Woodland Crescent, Kelloe. Jeff, aged 64 years, devoted husband of Vera, also a treasured and sadly missed brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Would friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe on Wednesday, February 14 at 11.15 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium.
CROFT - On February 10, in hospital, of Park Lane, Middleham. Dorothy, aged 81 years, a good friend to many. Funeral service and interment at St. Mary and St. Alkelda's Church, Middleham on Thursday, February 15 at 11.00 a.m. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for Church Funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
DALLARD - On February 9, peacefully in hospital. Harry, aged 77 years. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, February 21 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to British Heart Foundation or Stroke Association.
DAVIES - February 13, of Bowes Close, Ferryhill. Norman, aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Doreen, a dearly loved brother of Marjorie and a loving brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Luke's Church, Thursday for a service at 11.15 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if desired to, 'R.N.L.I.' c/o, Mrs Pauline Miller, Freepost, West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1XF or 'Sedgefield Community Hospital', c/o, The Franziska Willer Unit, Sedgefield. TS21 3EE.
DUFFY - February 9 (peacefully in hospital), of Dunelm Road, Thornley. Jennie (nee Musgrave), beloved wife of John, devoted and sadly missed mam, mother-in-law and grandma, also a dearly loved sister. Would friends please meet for service at Sacred Heart and English Martyrs R.C. Church, Thornley on Friday, February 16 at 10.15 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to the British Heart Foundation.
ELLIOTT - February 10 (in hospital, after a long illness borne with extreme courage and dignity), of Chilton. Ann, (nee Fletcher), aged 64 years. Loving mother of Paul and Sharon, dear mother-in-law and much loved grandmother. Friends please meet for service at St. Aidan's Church, Chilton on Monday February 19, at 12.30 p.m. followed by private interment. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to, The MacMillan Nurses c/o, The family Will be deeply missed.
FAWCETT - February 8, 2007, peacefully in Rosedale. Edith, aged 88 years. Sadly missed by Jan, Phil, Craig, Gary, John, Mary and all the immediate family. Funeral Thursday February 15. Would friends please meet at 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crema torium.
FERN - Norah, aged 83 years, of Barnard Castle, died peacefully in hospital on February 7. Beloved mam of Kathleen, loved mother-in-law of David and much loved nana of Victoria and Duncan. Funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Friday February 16, at 10.30 a.m. followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the church for Cancer Research UK.
FISHER - February 15, of Clyde Terrace, Spennymoor. Ron (Builder), aged 84 years, loving husband of Audrey, devoted dad of Diane and Adrian, grandad to John, Edward and William and uncle to his family in Nottingham. Would friends please meet in Clarence Street I.M. Church Friday for a service at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Rock Road Cemetery. Prayers in place of letters and cards please.
FLEETHAM - February 13, (peacefully, after a long illness), at Bannatyne Lodge Nursing Home, (late of Wheatley Hill). Alfred (Alf), aged 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Ethel Elizabeth, a dearly loved father of Sally, Thomas, Katryne and a much loved granda and great-granda. Interment Wheatley Hill Cemetery on Monday February 19. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at All Saint's Church, Wheatley Hill at 10.30 a.m. All enquiries to, East Durham Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
GARFORTH - Margaret Alice Rose (Peggy, nee Benson), in her 93rd year, died suddenly at home in Richmond on February 8. Beloved wife of the late Laurie, much loved mum of Lesley and Stephen, dearest twin sister to Mary, dear mother-in-law to David and Bea and a loving grandma. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday, February 15 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Flowers welcome or, if preferred, donations for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance may be sent c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
GEDDES - February 13, of Westmorland Place, Willington. George, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Esther, loving father and father-in-law of Clifford and Maureen, also a devoted grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday February 20, at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please.
GEORGE - February 8. Fred George, formerly of West Rainton, passed away suddenly at the early age of 53. He was with friends in Dorset. Fred was the only brother of Ian and uncle to Philip and Paul. Although brought up in the North East, Fred had lived in Dorset for the last 20 years. He lived life to the full and has left behind a lot of good friends who will miss him greatly. There will be a celebration of his life at the Crematorium Chapel in Poole, Dorset on Thursday, February 15 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, should be given to the National Autistic Society.
GIBSON - February 8, of High Etherley, Bishop Auckland (late of Bildershaw Grange, West Auckland). Elizabeth Hilda, aged 95 years, dearly loved wife of the late Amos, much loved mother of Pauleen and the late Lilian, a loving mother-in-law, a dearly loved grandmother of Michael and Oliver and a loving great-grandmother of Lewis and Becky. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, February 15 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, can be made at the crematorium for Cancer Research and Heart Foundation.
GILL - (Coxhoe) February 7, peacefully in hospital. George, aged 78 years, beloved husband of Pat (nee Brannigan), loving dad of Alan, Tony and Angela, dear father-in-law of Donna, Dawn and Ken and a proud grandad of Sophie. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Friday, February 16 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in St. Mary's Churchyard.
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.
HAGGER - February 6, of Darlington. Jim, dear husband of the late Edna. Funeral service to take place at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday at 11.15 a.m.
HALL - On February 7, peacefully in hospital, of Crook. Nora (nee Harland), aged 76 years, beloved wife of the late Ken, much loved mum and grandma. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, February 15 at 3.00 p.m. By request, family flowers only.
HARPER - February 8, of Langley Park. John, loving father of John, Dorothy and Robert, much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, February 15 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research U.K., c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, Langley Park, Durham.
