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ALLEN - February 2, peacefully in hospital, of Westwood Avenue, Heighington. Henry Gilford (Gil), aged 82 years, darling husband of Margaret (Maza), loving and devoted father of Lester, father-in-law of Lynda and granda of James. Funeral Tuesday, February 13. Friends please meet for service in St. Michael's Church, Heighington at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington at 11.45 a.m. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for The Burma Star Association, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
ANKERS - February 3 (peacefully at Tenlands Nursing Home), of Ferryhill. Robert McKenzie (Bob), aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Agnes, adored and loving dad of Pearl, Bobby and Alan, a loving father-in-law of Peter, Anne and Denise, a much loved granda to Coral and John, Darren and Linda, Emma and Mark, Gary and Claire and Charmayne, great-granda to David, Daniel, Lucy, Alice and Hannah, great-great-granda to Layton, a dearly loved brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill Friday for a service at 12.15 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to 'MARA Unit Fund', c/o Lynn Elliot, Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
ATHERTON - Station Town February 2, peacefully at home. Ray (Alex), aged 74 years, a beloved husband of Sheila and a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Would friends please meet for service on Wednesday, February 7 at Millbank Methodist Chapel at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Station Town Cemetery. Everyone welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Macmillan Nurses.
BAINBRIDGE - James William of Wilton passed away peacefully in Scarborough Hospital on February 5, aged 92 years, a beloved husband of the late Jane, a much loved father of Michael and Susan and a dearly loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service to be held at St. George's Church, Wilton on Tuesday February 13 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Woodlands Crematorium Scarborough. Family flowers only please but donations if desired may be given for St. George's Church, Wilton and Yorkshire Cancer Research. A plate will be provided at the service.
BALDWIN - Peacefully on February 2, of Colburn. Ray, aged 62 years, beloved husband of Sarah, a much loved dad and a dear grandad. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Friday, February 9 at 10.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church.
BECK - Millie, aged 86 years, of Hipswell, passed away peacefully in hospital on February 3. Beloved wife of the late Max Beck, much loved mother of Tom, Bob and James and a loving grandmother. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Hipswell on Friday, February 9 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for The League of Friends, Friary Hospital, c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
BELL - February 5, peacefully of Hamsterley. Thomas William, aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Eva, a loving dad of Maureen and Adrian, a respected father-in-law of Dave and Jennifer, also a treasured grandad of Jasmine, Evie-Mae and Benjamin. Funeral service at Hamsterley Methodist Chapel on Friday, February 9 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private interment. Will friends please meet at the Chapel. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Friends of Richardson Hospital, Barnard Castle. A plate will be provided at the rear of the Chapel.
BENNETT - February 5, (peacefully, in her sleep, at St. Helens Nursing Home). Ivy, (nee Gee), aged 86 years, formerly of Middridge. A treasured grandmother and great-grandmother of Helen, Paul and Aaron, also a much loved mother-in-law of Arnold. Re-united with her beloved husband Tommy and loving daughter Heather. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Wednesday February 14 at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired may be sent to, Marie Curie Cancer Care, 5 Festival Walk, Spennymoor. DL16 6AB.
BIBBY - February 6, of Acacia Gardens, Crook. Alan, aged 74 years. Beloved husband of the late Peggy, a dearly loved step-father of Derek, Ann and Lynn, a dear brother of Ian and the late Brenda, also a dear brother-in-law and a loving granda and great-granda and a very dear uncle. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Tuesday February 13, at 1.30 p.m. followed by interment in Willington Cemetery. All are welcome afterwards at, The Mill House, Crook for refreshments.
BOLAM - January 31, of Newtown House, Stanhope. Fred, aged 90 years, dearly loved husband of the late Lily, loving father of Freddie and father-in-law of Angela and a much loved grandfather of Stephanie. Will friends please meet for service in Mountsett Crematorium on Friday, February 9 at 2.00 p.m.
BRAIN - February 6, suddenly in hospital. Thomas, aged 87 years, of Ludworth, a dear uncle. Will all family and friends meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13.
BROWN - George February 8, suddenly at home. George, aged 45 years, loving husband of Bev and a much loved dad of Hayley and Callum. Funeral arrange ments to be announced.
BUCKLAND - David Charles, suddenly on February 3, loved and loving son of Kathleen and the late Jack.
CARR - February 2 (suddenly) of Darlington, formerly of Hurworth. George, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Mona, loving dad of Gill, Donald and Fiona, also a much loved brother, father-in-law and grandad. The funeral service will take place at Darlington Crematorium on Monday February 12 at 10.45 a.m. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, 150 North Road, Darlington.
CARRICK - February 4, peacefully at St. George's Hall Care Home, of Cedar Mews, Hurworth. Len, in his 90th year, beloved husband of the late Doris, loving dad to Lynnette, much loved father-in-law to Geoffrey, also a treasured grandad to Terri and Lee-Ann. Funeral Monday, February 12. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. No flowers please.
CAVE - February 4, 2007, peacefully in the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, formerly of Maple Lodge, Scotton. Doreen, aged 86 years, dearly loved wife of the late Norman, loving mother of Roger and mother-in-law of Yvonne. Funeral service and cremation to be held at West Cemetery, Darlington on Thursday, February 8 at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for the Church Missionary Society c/o Barthram Funeral Service, 47 South Parade Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL7 8SG.
CHARLTON - February 2, peacefully, of Darlington. Wilfred, aged 86 years, beloved husband of Marjorie, dearly loved father of Elizabeth, father-in-law of John and a much loved grandad of Thomas and Jonathan. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations may be left for church funds.
CHEADLE - John On February 4 peacefully at Beechwood Nursing Home. John, aged 85 years, beloved husband of Muriel, also a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service to be held at Northallerton Methodist Church on Monday, February 12 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at Northallerton Cemetery. Family flowers only please by request. Donations can be given in lieu if wished to The Alzheimers Research Trust. Plate provided at the service.
COOK - (Northallerton) February 7. Mabel, aged 82 years. Dear wife of the late Jack. Funeral Wednesday, February 14, 2.00 p.m. at Leake Church, followed by interment. Any donations for, The Friends of The Friarage, c/o, John N. Smith Funeral Service, Northallerton. DL7 8SZ.
COOK - John (Jackie) February 8, suddenly, but peacefully. John, aged 83 years. A dear dad, grandad and great-grandad who will be very sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at All Saint's Parish Church, Northallerton on Wednesday, February 14, at 12.30 p.m. followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium
CRAGGS - February 6, peacefully in Leeming Garth Nursing Home, of Carthorpe. Jean, aged 82 years, dearly loved wife of the late Fred, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a good friend to Harry. Funeral service to take place at St. Lambert's Church, Burneston on Saturday, February 10 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment. Family flowers only please.
DAVIES - February 1, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. David, aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of the late Emma, devoted dad of Barry, Ken and Tina, dear father-in-law of Janette and John and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Wednesday, February 7. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. 'Peace after pain'.
DAVISON - February 4, after a short illness, in Darlington Manor Residential Home, late of Chilton. Clarence, aged 88 years, beloved husband of the late Isabel (nee Gibson), dearest dad of Allan, Christine, Kenneth and the late Linda, father-in-law of Ann, Douglas and Sally, dear granda of Christopher and Andrew. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday February 12 at 2.30 p.m. A special thank you to the staff at the Home for Clarence's care.
