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HATHER - South Hetton, formerly Peterlee. Suddenly on January 25 at Sunderland Royal Hospital. Thomas (Tom), aged 71 years. Tom will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The funeral will take place on Friday, February 2 at St. Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee at 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. All enquiries to the Co-operative Funeralcare. Tel. (0191) 5120572.
HENRY - January 27, formerly of Wolsingham. Martha (nee Stewart), aged 84 years, dearly loved wife of the late James, loving mother of Paul and Hazel, Phillip and Gisela, a much loved grandmother of Richard, Andrew, Daniella, Victoria and Yvonne. Will friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Parish Church on Saturday, February 3 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment.
HOLDEN - Squeak, aged 70 years of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on January 25. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. "Won a few quid but lost us more and we always had a laugh". Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday, February 1 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the Church. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired for The Injured Jockeys Fund, may be given at The Conservative Club following the service.
HOLDEN - January 28, peacefully in hospital. Sidney, aged 81 years, of Cassop, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth, loving father of Sidney, Louise and the late Graham, also much loved grandad of Rebecca. Funeral service to take place on Monday, February 5 at Durham Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. Friends invited, please meet at the crematorium.
HOLMES - January 25 (suddenly in hospital), of Bishop Auckland (formerly of Shildon). Lily (nee Hartley), aged 80 years, loving wife of the late Charlie, dearly loved mother of David and Andrew and a dear mother-in-law of Sandra and Jill, devoted gran of Antony, Steven, Beverley and Emma and great-gran of Tamaryn. Friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Chapel on Thursday, February 1 at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery. Many thanks to Dr. Bolton for his dedication over many years.
HOPE - Christopher John On Sunday, January 28, peacefully at home in Oxbridge. John, aged 71 years, treasured husband of Margaret, a beloved father of Michael and the late Stephen, father-in-law of Helen and grandad of Daniel. Funeral service and cremation to take place at St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 6. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if so desired to The Butterwick Hospice. Donation box will be provided at the Crematorium Chapel. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeral Service, Millfield House, 99-109 Norton Road, Stockton. Tel: (01642) 674377.
HOPE - February 1, of High Shaws, Brandon. Alfred (Alfie), aged 77 years, dearly beloved husband of Alice and a much loved father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church on Tuesday, February 6 at 11.45 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please but donations may be given for St. Cuthbert's Hospice.
HORTON - January 28, at Abbotts Court Care Home, Wheatley Hill, late of South View, Castle Eden. Gertrude, aged 85 years, a dearly loved auntie of Yvonne. Friends please meet on Friday, February 2 at 9.00 a.m. for service and interment at St. James' Church, Castle Eden. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane Funeral Director. Tel: (0191) 5862136.
HOWE - January 25, peacefully at Beechwood Care Home, Northallerton. Nancy, aged 81 years, adored wife of the late Nick, much loved mum of Arthur, Peter and families and step-mum of Brendan, Robin, Angela and the late Viv and families, also a loving sister of Mary, Audrey, Anne and the late Robert and Brenda. The funeral service will take place on Monday, February 5 at 1.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be made to Alzheimers Research (Plate at the Crematorium).
HUDSON - January 25 (suddenly), of Borrowby, Thirsk. Francis (Frank), aged 85 years, beloved husband of Doris, loving father to Derrick and Malcolm, a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Leake on Tuesday, February 6 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
JACKSON-KANE - January 25 (peacefully at home with his family around him), of West Road, Bishop Auckland. Louis, aged 18 years. 'To our beautiful boy'. Interment Friday, February 2 in Bishop Auckland Cemetery, following a celebration of Louis' life in the Masonic Hall, Bishop Auckland at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the hall. At Louis' request, bright clothing would not be inappropriate. Floral tributes would be appreciated and may be sent to the Co-operative Funeral Service, Fylands House, Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AS.
JACKSON - Linda, aged 52 years, peacefully on January 26, formerly of Coniston Street, Darlington. Beloved daughter of the late William Edward and Edna Jackson, dear sister of Jeff and will be sadly missed by Chris and all her family and friends. Funeral Tuesday, February 6. Would friends please meet for service in the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
JAMES - February 1 (peacefully, in hospital, after a short illness), of 2 Lough House Farm, Ferryhill Station. Arthur, aged 61 years. Beloved husband of Marjorie, a dearly loved dad of Keith and Andrew, a loving father-in-law of Lynn and Fernanda, a much loved granda to Georgia and a very dear son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Wednesday for a service and committal at 12.00 noon Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left in the collection plate at the crematorium for the familys choosen charities.
JOHNS - January 13, peacefully in hospital. Mabel, aged 89 years, much loved mum of Francis, respected mum-in-law of Ana Liza, respected friend of Carolyn, a dear gran, great-gran and great-great-gran, sister and sister-in-law and families. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Monday, February 5 for service at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham.
JOHNSON - January 28, peacefully in Bethany House. Maurice, aged 77 years, of Biscop Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, a dearly loved husband of Shirley, a much loved dad of the late Stu, also an adored granda of Susan. Funeral Thursday, February 1. Would friends please meet 12.45 p.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, prior to cremation at Darlington.
JONES - On January 28, peacefully in Aycliffe Care Home. Tal, aged 82 years, beloved husband of Eileen, loving dad of Lynne, Dylys and Ivor, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. The funeral will take place on Friday, February 2 at 10.30 a.m., at St. Clare's Church, prior to interment in West Cemetery, School Aycliffe. Friends welcome, please meet at the church. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe.
KELLY - Mary Ann Kelly (nee Duffy), aged 87 years, formerly of Newcastle Street Colliery, Brandon, Co. Durham who lived in Kendal, Cumbria, died suddenly January 22. Daughter of the late Catherine Duffy (nee Smith). Any known family or friends who would like to contact her youngest daughter Brenda can do so c/o Hayes and Parkinson Ltd., Captain French Lane, Kendal, LA9 4HS.
KENDALL - January 28 (peacefully at home), Laura, aged 77 years, of Colburn, dearly loved wife of Fred, a loving mum of Chris, Denise and Andrew, a dear sister of Kathleen, Ruth, Hilda and Clifford, also a special grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Monday, February 5. Would family and friends please meet at 10.30 a.m. for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn, prior to burial at Hipswell Cemetery.
KENDALL - Laura Treasured memories of a very special lady who we will never forget for all the love you gave us. Spencer, Mandy, Sian and Melissa.
LAYCOCK - January 25, suddenly but peacefully, in hospital, of Darlington. Brian, aged 80 years, dearly beloved husband of Doreen, much loved father of Amanda and Rebecca, dear father-in-law of David, devoted grandpa of Andrew, Anna, Ian, James and Caitrin and loving brother of Geoffrey. Funeral Thursday, February 1. Would friends please meet for service at Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 3.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Elm Ridge Methodist Church.
LONGSTAFF - (Bowburn) On January 27, peacefully in his sleep. Jack, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Susan, loving dad of Peter and Julia and a dear grandad. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, February 1 at 3.00 p.m.
MACKENZIE - January 24, suddenly at home, of Tansley Gardens, Darlington. Brian, aged 59 years, dearly loved brother of Barbara, Ian and Paul and a much loved brother-in-law, uncle, nephew and cousin. Funeral Friday, February 2. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Breast Cancer Research, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
MAKEPEACE - January 25, peacefully at home, of Bondisle Way, Stanhope. Anne (nee Wall), aged 71 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Stan, devoted mam of Lisa and partner Neil, much loved sister of Jean, Lillian and the late Ernie and stepmam of Eleanor. Will friends please meet for service in Stanhope Methodist Chapel on Friday, February 2 at 11.30 a.m., followed by cremation in Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations to the British Heart Foundation may be left in the chapel.