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HOCKING - Jean, aged 73 years, of Skeeby, died peacefully in hospital on February 3. Dearly loved wife of Bill. A family funeral service will take place at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, February 12 at 2.15 p.m., followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St. Agatha's Church, Easby at 3.15 p.m. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond DL10 4AJ.
HODGSON - February 3, peacefully in hospital, of Bishop Auckland. Mavis, aged 66 years, beloved daughter of the late George and Amy Hodgson (Etherley), dearly loved sister of the late John, also a dear sister-in-law, aunt and cousin. Will friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church at 2.45 p.m. on Monday, February 11, followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given to Weardale Community Hospital, Stanhope or the Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland.
HODGSON - Mavis, a dear friend who will be sadly missed. Michelle, Yvonne and families.
HOWE - Kenneth William (Ken), aged 81 years, of Nightingale Hall, Richmond formerly of Eastfield Avenue, Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on February 1. Beloved husband of the late Joan, a much loved dad and father-in-law and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Friday, February 8 at 1.30 p.m., followed by committal at Darlington Crema-torium. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. If desired donations for the Alzheimers Society (Richmondshire) may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
HUME - Margaret (Maggie) February 2, of Ashwood Park Residential Home, Easington Colliery. Maggie (nee Kelsey), aged 90 years, a dearly beloved wife of the late Bobby, loving mother of Margaret, dear mother-in-law of Bob and a devoted grandmother of David. Cremation Durham Crematorium Friday February 8. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Alzheimers Society/ Research c/o Margaret. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Ltd., Peterlee. Tel: (0191) 5864322.
HUSTWICK - Gordon, aged 70 years, of Hudswell, died peacefully at the Friary Hospital, Richmond on February 1. Dearly loved husband of the late Eileen, much loved dad of Stephen, loved by Becki, loving grandad to Abbie and Jena, beloved son-in-law to Freda, dearest brother to Arthur, Vera and the late Albert, a dear brother-in-law and uncle and a special friend to Nancy. Funeral service at St Michael and All Angels Church, Hudswell on Friday, February 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Downholme Churchyard. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations may be given on the plate provided in the Church for Yorkshire Cancer Research and Hudswell Church Funds.
JOHNSON - Dorothy, of The Grange, Bilsdale, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 4, 2008, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of Maurice, a dearly loved mam and nana who will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service will take place at St. John's Church, Bilsdale on Tuesday, February 12 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Middlesbrough Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Herriot Hospice Home Care.
KELSEY - On February 6 suddenly, at St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham after a long illness. Thomas (Tommy), aged 68 years, of Kelloe, a much loved husband of Gloria, an adored dad to Dawn and Stephen, devoted grandad of Liam and Jessica, also a beloved brother. Funeral service Wednesday February 13 at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe at 12.00 noon, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to Injured Jockey's Fund care of the family.
KING - February 4, re-united with his darling Betty, died peacefully in his sleep, of Willington. Herbert William (Bert), aged 90 years, a retired Headmaster of Bishop Barrington School, a dear father of Fergus and Diane, also a loving grandad of Sarah and Peter, Caroline and Kristan. Will family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, February 14 at 11.00 am
LALLY - February 3, late of Wolsingham. Ronald, aged 74 years, eldest son of the late John William and Elizabeth Ann and a dear brother of June, Brian and Kenneth and the late Eric, Freddie and Peter. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' R.C. Church, Wolsingham on Friday, February 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. R.I.P.
LIZZIO - Woodham January 31, (suddenly, at home). David, aged 58 years. Dearly loved husband of Lynne, beloved dad of Adam and Shaun, dear son-in-law of Irene. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Friday February 8. Committal service at Darlington Crematorium 9.45 a.m. followed by a celebration of David's life at The Oaks of Righteousness Church, Sunnydale Leisure Centre, Shildon 10.45 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers in aid of the church will be accepted by Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington. DL3 9EL. Tel: (01325) 482999.
LOWERY - Wendy Ann On February 2, peacefully in hospital. Wendy, aged 46 years, of Darlington, beloved daughter of Bernard and the late Pamela, stepdaughter of Sheila, much loved sister of Susan and the late David, adored aunty of Claire, Charlene and Hayley and a special friend of Steve. Funeral Monday, February 11. Would friends please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Cockerton, Darlington at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
LOWERY - Wendy, beloved niece of Bluey and Linda, cousin to Melanie, James and Poppy, also her beloved partner Steve. Our loss but Heaven's gained an angel.
LYONS - On January 29, of Lanchester. James, aged 86 years, beloved husband of Winifred Norah (nee Sands), loved father of Bernard, Bernadette and John, devoted grandfather of Karen, Mark, Alexander and Lydia, much loved brother of Bernard, Eileen, Basil, Alan and the late John. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at All Saints' R.C. Church, Lanchester on Thursday, February 7 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Lanchester Cemetery. All are welcome to return to All Saints' Church Hall for refreshments afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to the Alzheimers Society, 5 Trafalgar Street, Consett DH8 5AP. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord. May he rest in peace.
MASON - Alex, on February 3, peacefully in hospital, aged 78 years, of Enid Gardens, Blackhall, a most dearly loved husband of Elsie, a much loved dad of Graham and Lesley, also a dear father-in-law of Colin and a devoted granda of Gary, Chris, Sarah and Ashlea. Cortege to leave residence on Monday for a service at St. Andrew's Church, Blackhall at 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. All friends are kindly invited, please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to either Leukaemia Research or Cancer Research c/o R.G. Bennett Funeral Director, 38 Middle Street, Blackhall.
MAYHEW - On February 3, in Chimneys Nursing Home and formerly of The Crescent, Sherburn. Annie, aged 94 years, dearly loved wife of the late Ernest, a dear mam and gran. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Sherburn Village on Monday, February 11 at 10.00 a.m., interment to follow in the churchyard.
McGURN - Witton Gilbert February 4, peacefully in hospital. Sarah (Sally) in her 91st year, a loving wife of the late Alfred, a much loved mam of John and Pauline, mother-in-law to Brian, dear grandma to Joanne, Georgia, Ian and Stuart, great-grandma of Ethan, Elliott and Imogan. Funeral to take place on Tuesday, February 12. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Alzheimers Association.
MELLES - February 3, of Tow Law. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 72 years, beloved wife of the late Albert, also a much loved mam, nanna, great-nanna, sister and aunt. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's R.C. Church at 2.20 p.m. on Friday, February 8, followed by cremation at Durham.
MITCHELL - February 2, peacefully, in Aycliffe Care Home. Margaret, aged 83 years, of Newton Aycliffe. Beloved wife of the late George and much loved and sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Tuesday, February 12. Would friends please meet 12.00 noon for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe.
MOORE - February 5, of Chilton. Adehl, aged 44 years, beloved youngest daughter of Ellen and George, dearly loved sister of Alex and Elizabeth and a dear sister-in-law, aunty, great-aunt, niece and cousin. A private family cremation will take place on Monday.
MORGAN - Kenneth Robson (Ken), aged 67 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on February 5. Dearly loved husband of Mavis, much loved dad of Karen, Elizabeth and Gillian and a dear father-in-law and loving grandad. Funeral service at St Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday February 14 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private committal at Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations for Marie Curie Cancer Care may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond DL10 4AJ.
MORGAN - Kenneth Robson (Ken), aged 67 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on February 5. Dearly loved husband of Mavis, much loved dad of Karen, Elizabeth and Gillian and a dear father-in-law and loving grandad. Funeral service in St Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday February 14 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private committal at Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only please, if desired donations for Marie Curie Cancer Care may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond DL10 4AJ.
MUSGRAVE - Alec John, passed away Monday, January 28, 2008, aged 54 years, at his home in Sheffield after a long brave fight, surrounded by family. Loving husband of Loraine, much loved dad to Jill and Ian, beloved son of Jessie and the late Eric Musgrave, brother of Neil and family. He will be very greatly missed by his family and many friends. Any enquiries to Wood Funeral Service, 848 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield S11 8TP. Tel: (0114) 2661244.
