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LIDDLE - (nee Stockdale) January 9, peacefully at home after a long illness bravely borne, of Otterburn Close, Darlington. Dorothy, aged 66 years, dearly loved wife of Brian, much loved mam of Susan, June, Stephen, Beverley and Craig and a loving nana, gran and great-gran. Funeral Friday January 19. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment North Cemetery.
LITTLER - Isobella (nee Gray), formerly of Belle Vue, Quarrington Hill, in her 98th year. Deeply regretted by daughter-in-law Mary and the family circle in Northern Ireland. Friends please meet for service at Kelloe Parish Church on Tuesday, January 23 at 1.00 p.m. Interment to follow in Quarrington Hill Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations in lieu to The Beeches Nursing Home, Kelloe.
LOCKEY - January 17 (at home with his family) of Chestnut Avenue, Spennymoor. Joseph (Joe), aged 73 years, beloved husband of Margaret, a dearly loved father of John and Leigh, a much loved grandad of Adam and Hannah and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Paul's Church Wednesday for a service at 1.40 p.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
LODGE - December 31 (in hospital), of Ferryhill. Harold, aged 81 years, loving husband of the late Betty. Service and committal to be held on Wednesday, January 24 at 3.00 p.m. at Durham Crematorium Chapel. Any enquiries from relatives or friends contact Co-operative Funeral Care, Ferryhill. Tel: (01740) 651329.
LODGE - January 12, Baby Owen James, aged 3 weeks, dearly loved son of Julie and Jamie, little brother to Ellie, Caitlin and Ewan. Funeral service to take place at St. John's Church at 1.30 p.m. on Monday followed by interment West Cemetery.
LONSDALE - January 14, in hospital, of Findon Hill Sacriston. Margaret (nee Trow), aged 74 years, a dearly loved mam of Karen and Peter and sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 19 at 9.30 a.m.
MAFHAM - January 11, peacefully in hospital, of Darlington. Iris, much loved wife of Maurice, loving mam to Ian, Lea, Shani, Adrian, Graham and the late Robbie, also a dearly loved mother-in-law, nanna and great-nanna. Funeral Friday, January 19. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
MALLABY - On January 12, at Bedale Grange Nursing Home (formerly of Finghall). Margaret Lilian, aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Horatio (Rache) Mallaby, very dear mum of Norman, much loved mother-in-law of Ann, loving grandma of Jane and Helen and great-grandma of Matthew. Funeral service and interment at St. Andrew's Church, Finghall on Thursday, January 18 at 2.00 p.m. Donations if desired, in lieu of flowers, for Church Funds (plate in church). Family and friends please meet at the church.
MARTIN - Ann I hold you close within my heart and there you will remain. To walk with me throughout my life, until we meet again. Your loving husband Peter.
MARTIN - Ann Mum, you were always there for us all, no matter what. You will sadly be missed. Love you always. Yolande and Asif, Steven and Khaleem and Shanice.
MARTIN - Ann Mum, you were our rock, the world will never be the same without you. Our loss is Heaven's gain. Give everybody our love. See you at the crossroads. All our love now and always. Annette, Tyrone and Scarlett-Tyler.
MARTIN - January 16, suddenly, of Coundon W.M.C., Bishop Auckland. Ann (nee Richardson), aged 70 years, dearly beloved wife of Peter, loving mother of Annette, Yolande and Steven, a much loved grandmother of Tyrone, Scarlett-Tyler, Shanice and Khaleem, also dearly loved mother-in-law, sister and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon at 11.00 a.m. on Monday, January 22, followed by interment in Coundon Cemetery. After this service all are welcome to refreshment in Coundon Working Men's Club.
MATTHEWS - (East Rainton) January 11. Len, aged 95 years, beloved husband of the late Dorothy and brother of the late Freda. Friends please meet at St. Cuthbert's Church, East Rainton on Monday, January 22 at 12.45 p.m. for service, followed by cremation Sunderland at 1.30 p.m. Flowers may be sent or donations to a charity of your choice. Enquiries to A.M. Ranson Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 3871404.
McCAUGHIE - January 8 (suddenly), of Auckland Park. James, aged 60 years, loving son of Margaret and the late Robert, dearly loved dad of Lorna, James and Carole, a much loved grandfather, brother and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 10.15 a.m. on Thursday, January 18, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
McLEAN - (Edinburgh/Dunoon) Peacefully on January 13. Angus, beloved husband of Celia (Cis), father of Jim and Celia and grandfather of Susannah, Stephen and Veronica. Funeral service at Mortonhall Crematorium, Edinburgh, Main Chapel on Thursday, January 25 at 12.00 noon.
MILNE - January 16, 2007 peacefully in Sedgefield Community Hospital. Greig, aged 69 years, of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Banchory. Much loved husband of Anne, loving son of Grace, proud dad to Tim and Alison, a devoted grandad to Laura, Stuart, Harry and Nairn, also sadly missed by his loving niece Iris. Funeral Wednesday January 24. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland.
MOLE - January 17 (suddenly at home), of Wood Vue, Spennymoor. Maynard (Matty), aged 74 years, a dearly loved dad, a much loved grandad and a dear brother and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church, Wednesday for a service at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
MORTON - January 13, (suddenly, at home), of Spennymoor. William Edwin (Bill), aged 77 years. Beloved husband of Joan, a dearly loved dad of Deborah and Wayne and a much loved grandad of Paige and Jodie. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Thursday for a service and committal at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired may be left in the collection plate at the crematorium for 'The British Heart Foundation'.
MUNDELL - January 17, peacefully, in Devonshire House Nursing Home, West Auckland. William (Bill), aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Lita, loving brother of Mary, Bobby and the late Danny, brother-in-law of Jean and Martin, also brother-in-law of Jean, wife of the late Danny and a much loved uncle. Would family and friends please meet for service at St. Helen's Church, St. Helen Auckland on Wednesday, January 24 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
O'NEILL - January 2 (suddenly, while on holiday in Benidorm), of Ferryhill. John, aged 57 years, devoted husband of Jessie, loving father, brother and granda. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' R.C. Church, Ferryhill on Tuesday, January 23 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium at 12.00 noon.
ORD - On January 14, Jennie, aged 88 years, of North End, Osmotherley, formerly of Norton. Loving wife of the late Eric, mother and grand-mother. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service at St. Peter's Church, Osmotherley on Friday, January 26 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer's Society, c/o Barthram Funeral Service, 47 South Parade, Northallerton, DL7 8SG.
ORTON - Thornley January 15, peacefully, in hospital. Esther (nee Dunnett) aged 82 years, much loved wife to the late Joe, beloved mam to Ken, Tom, Kathleen, Jean, Joe and Terry, a loving mother-in-law, also a cherished granma to eleven grandchildren and great-granma to five great-grandchildren. Would friends kindly meet for funeral service at Hartlepool Crematorium on Friday, January 19 at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Macmillan Nurses. All enquiries to Derek Moss Funeral Directors. Tel: (0191) 3855959.
ORTON - On January 12 (suddenly), of Newton Aycliffe. Michael Thomas, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Joan, loving dad of Les and Judith, also a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. The funeral service will take place on Monday, January 22 at St. Clare's Church at 2.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only by request.