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DUNN - February 21, in Appletree Nursing Home, Meadowfield and formerly of Esh Winning. Vera, (nee Askwith), aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Roy, a loving mam, gran and great-gran. Friends please meet for service at All Saint's Church, Langley Park on Wednesday February 27, at 1.30 p.m. Interment to follow in Langley Park Cemetery.
EDDISON - On February 24, 2008, peacefully at Dumfries Infirmary. Kathleen, a much loved wife of Roger mother of Tammy and mother-in-law of Robert, a loved sister of Danny and Susan. Funeral has taken place on Thursday, February 28. Donations if desired in memory of Kathleen for Macmillan Nurses may be made to John Pagan and Son, 104 Annan Road, Dumfries DG1 3EQ.
FAWCETT - On February 24 (suddenly at home), of Ghyllholme, West Witton. Thomas Allan (Tommy), aged 78 years, beloved son of the late Tom and May Fawcett, much loved brother of Denis, Mavis, Nigel, the late Frank and Bobby, a dear uncle and great-uncle. At his own request, a private funeral service will be held at Darlington Crematorium.
FINNIGAN - February 22, peacefully, in St Cuthbert's Hospice, of Esh Winning. Rhoda, aged 67 years, beloved wife of the late Brian, loving mother of David and Annette and a much loved grandma of Mark, Matthew, Kyle and Amy. Mini bus provided, leaving from The Stags Head, Esh Winning on Thursday, February 28 at 1.25 p.m. for service in St. Paul's Church, Waterhouses at 1.30 pm, followed by interment at Parkwood Cemetery.
FLOOD - Alan Frederick, aged 74 years, passed away unexpectedly on February 20, a loving father and grandfather. Funeral service in St. Paul's Church, Aldbrough St. John on Monday, March 3 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Stanwick Churchyard. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given for Cancer Research UK and Church Funds.
FRASER - February 26 (peacefully, at James Cook Hospital), of 7 Marygate, Barton, North Yorkshire. Colin, aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Jan. Funeral particulars to follow.
FREEMAN - Dennis Alan, aged 61 years (WO 1 Army Catering Corps Ret'd.) of Richmond, died peacefully at the Friary Hospital, Richmond on February 24 after an illness borne with great courage and dignity. Dearly loved husband of Mary and a much loved dad, father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, March 4 at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. No flowers please, if desired, donations for the local Macmillan Nurses (cheques payable to Cancer Care Donated Funds) may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
GOODRICK - Bessie On February 20, peacefully in hospital, aged 92 years. Loving wife of the late Harold, much loved mum of Jean, mum-in-law of Jim, loving gran to David and Julie, very special great-gran to Morgan and Taylor and loving auntie. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, March 3 at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to The GARA Ward, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. Plate provided at the service.
GRAHAM - February 27, peacefully at home in Shildon. Hannah, aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, a devoted mother, also much loved and loving grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 10.30 a.m., on Wednesday, March 5, followed by cremation at Durham. By her own request, no lilies on any floral tributes please.
HALL - Robert (Bob) aged 58 years, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2008, surrounded by his loving family, a much loved husband, father and son. He will be hugely missed by his family, friends and all those who knew him. His funeral will take place at St. Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees at 1.15 p.m. on Thursday, March 6. No flowers please. Donations in lieu if desired to 'Ann Charlton Lodge', M.S. Care Home, Eden Hall Grove, Redcar TS10 4PR
HARDY - February 28, in Church View Residential Home, South Church. Lily, aged 90 years, (nee Davies, formerly Redman), beloved mother of Jean and son-in-law Frank, much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Will family and friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday March 5 at 9.00 a.m.
HARDY - Shildon February 17, in hospital. Audrey, aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Billy, a much loved mam of Philip and Valerie, mother-in-law of Heather and Peter, a dear gran also a dear sister to Edna. Funeral Monday, March 3. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Floral tributes if desired will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
HENDERSON - February 21, at Portland House, Willington, formerly of Bourne Way. Lilian, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late John and also a dear aunt. Cortege leaving Railway Terrace 9.35 a.m. Friday, February 29 for service at Durham Crematorium at 10.00 a.m.
HENDERSON - February 27, in hospital. Jennie, aged 101 years, of Shildon. Beloved wife of the late John Joseph, devoted mam of Marion, dearest aunt of Jean, also a dear aunt, great-aunt, great-great-aunt and friend of many who is loved by all. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 12.15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given to Hackworth House, Shildon.
HILDER - Lawrence, aged 75 years, of Aldbrough St. John, formerly of The Isle of Mull, died peacefully at home on February 24. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Aldbrough St. John on Friday, February 29 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private interment in Stanwick Churchyard. Friends please meet at the Church. No flowers please, if desired donations for St. Teresa's Hospice or the Herriot Hospice Homecare may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
HILL - Rachel (nee Stubbs) February 21, peacefully at home, aged 88 years of Sedgefield. Dearly loved wife of John, much loved mam of Geoffrey and Joyce, also a dear and devoted nana and great-nana. Service to take place on Friday February 29, at St. Edmunds Church, Sedgefield at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment within Sedgefield Cemetery. Friends please meet at church
HIRD - Alan On February 25, of East Lea, Thornley. Alan, aged 76 years, dearly beloved husband of Jean, much loved dad of Julie and Alan, a dear father-in-law of Guy and Karen, also a devoted grandad of Ian and Ella. Cremation Durham Crematorium Monday, March 3. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the crematorium at 3.00 p.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Ltd. Tel. (0191) 5864322.
HIRD - On February 23 (suddenly at home), of Cocker House, Arkengarthdale. John, aged 60 years, dearly loved son of the late Jimmy and Violet Hird. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Arkengarthdale on Tuesday, March 4 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment at Arkengarthdale Methodist Churchyard. Family flowers only please, however donations in memory of John, if so desired, may be given at the service for Arkengarthdale School, Arkengarthdale Methodist Church and St. Mary's Church. Will friends please meet at the church and accept this intimation.
HODGSON - February 24, (peacefully, in hospital), of Wolsey Road, Spennymoor. Mary Kathleen, (nee McGuill), aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Maurice, a dearly loved mam of Jimmy and Kathleen, a loving mother-in-law of Linda and Tony, a much loved grandma to Danielle and her husband Steven, Ellie and Matt and nana to Lewis and Ruby and a dear sister of the late Barney, John and Jimmy. Would friends please meet in St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village, Friday for a Requiem Mass at 11.45 a.m. followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for church funds.
HODGSON - February 26, of Bishop Auckland. Winnie, aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Harold, much loved and loving mam and grandma. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4.
HOGGART - February 22, in hospital, of Ash Street, Langley Park. George, aged 95 years, dearly loved husband of Elizabeth, loving father of Jack, Ken and Allan, father-in-law of Edith, Yvonne and Gillian, a dear grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad. Friends please meet for service at All Saints' Church, Langley Park on Monday, March 3 at 2.45 p.m. Cremation to follow. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Church Funds.
HOUGHTON - February 20, (in hospital), of Green Crescent, Coxhoe, (after a long illness borne with dignity and courage). Alan, aged 68 years. Dearly loved husband of Joan, (nee Marr), loving father of David, father-in-law of Allison and devoted grandad of Jane and Kate. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday February 28, at 12.00 noon.
HUDSPETH - February 24, of Rockingham Road, Sunnybrow. Kenneth, aged 85 years, beloved husband of Eva, also a loving father, father-in-law, grandfather and brother. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, March 4 at 10.30 a.m. No flowers by request please. Donations in lieu to Weardale Community Hospital may be left at the Crematorium.
