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BROOK - January 15, of Crook. Joan, aged 76 years, beloved wife and best friend of Harry, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jane, John, Catherine, Allison, Adrian and Ian, loving grandma of James, Hannah, Alex, Daniel and Jonathan, also dear sister, sister-in-law and friend. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 23, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to be divided between St. Catherine's and Tiny Lives Fund Ward, 35 Leazes Wing, R.V.I. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 4LP.
BUNN - On January 9, peacefully at home, of South View, Langley Park. Ernest, aged 82 years, a beloved husband of Olive. Friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Methodist Chapel, Langley Park on Friday, January 18 at 1.45 p.m., followed by private cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only.
CHADWICK - Ronald M., formerly of Peterlee. Passed away at Milton Keynes Hospital on January 6, 2008, aged 81 years. Much loved father of Anne, Ken and David and grandfather to Andrew and Elliott. Donations for Diabetes UK are welcome and may be sent to H.W. Mason and Sons, 68a Wolverton Road, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1DT.
CHEEK - January 14. Pat, aged 66 years. Funeral Wednesday January 23. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium.
CLIFFORD - January 13, peacefully in hospital. Renee, aged 86 years, of Belmont, beloved wife of the late John, a dear mum of Michael and Roberta and nana of Nigel. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, January 17 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Macmillan Nurses. Plate provided at the Crematorium.
CONVERY - Sherburn Hill January 9, suddenly in hospital. James (Jimmy), aged 81 years, treasured husband of the late Mary, much loved dad of Angela, Michael and Steven, father-in-law to Neil, Heather and Deborah, also devoted grandad of Liam, Ellen, Reece, Becki, Ryan and Jamie. Funeral to take place on Friday, January 18. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Shadforth at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please, by request.
CORK - January 11, peacefully in Ward 5 St James Hospital, Leeds. Rebecca Anne, aged 16 years, dearly loved and precious daughter of Anne and David, most unique sister of Megan Louise and her boyfriend Dan, beloved granddaughter of Nancy and Bill Hutchinson and also the late Tom and Joyce Cork, dearly loved niece of Anne and Chris and Graham and Annie, extraordinary special cousin to Emma, Thomas, Kailani, Luke and Tamsin, very special goddaughter of Susan, Scott, June and Peter and dear friend of Callum, India, Archie, Cesca, Lindsey, Abby, Charlotte, Nicole, Zoe and many more. Funeral Wednesday, January 23. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation.
COWELL - January 11 (peacefully in hospital, surrounded by his loving family), of Metz Bridge Caravan Site, Middlesbrough (formerly of Spenny-moor). John Stanley (Jacky), aged 67 years, a dearly loved husband of the late Ann, beloved father of Jacky, Shane and Kyla and a much loved father-in-law, grandad, brother and uncle. Cortege leaving family residence Friday for a service in St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery. All welcome. Friends please meet at church. R.I.P.
CURRY - January 12 (suddenly in hospital). Amy, of Ferryhill, aged 89 years, devoted wife of the late Joe, dearly loved mother of Michael and his wife Jennifer, much loved grandmother of Nicola and Sarah and partners David and Paul, loving aunt of Peter and his partner Julie, great-aunt of Jayne and Philip. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, January 24 at 3.00 p.m. Close family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to the British Heart Found-ation. Plate provided at the Crematorium. Will be sadly missed
DACRES - January 11, in hospital, of Green Crescent, Coxhoe. Joseph (Joe), aged 78 years, a dear brother of Winnie and the late Nellie, a loving uncle of Derek, Doreen and David, also a dearest great-uncle and great-great-uncle. Sadly missed by all of his family. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday January 22 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only.
DANIEL - January 13, of Bishop Auckland (formerly of Witton Park). Mary Elizabeth, aged 76 years, dearly loved sister of Julian, Ruth, Brenda and the late Alan, also a loving and much loved sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Will friends please meet for service in Woodhouse Close Church at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may, if desired, be given for the British Heart Foundation or Church Funds on a plate provided at church.
DILL - Heather Avice Wife of the late Colonel John de Guerin Dill passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2008 in her 92nd year. Much loved by her family. Funeral at Felixkirk Church on Monday January 21, at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only.
DINNING - Bowburn, (late of Lanchester). Neville on January 13, (in hospital), aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of Anne, a dear dad of Joanna and Vanessa, pops to Charlotte and Helena, brother to Raymond, father-in-law to Richard and also a dear brother-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Lanchester Methodist Church on Wednesday January 23, at 12.00 noon. Cremation to follow at Durham. Private afterwards. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to, Cancer Research U.K. c/o, Stuart Wright, Langley Park, Durham.
DIXON - January 15, in hospital. George Nicholas (Nick), aged 70 years, of Westgate, Weardale. Loving father of John, David, Michael and Margaret, beloved brother of Peter, Mary and Jack, a well loved father-in-law, brother-in-law, grandfather and uncle. Funeral Friday, January 25. Friends please meet at Darlington Crematorium for service at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Weardale Community Hospital, c/o Mrs. M. Johnson, 61 Fulthorpe Avenue, Darlington, DL3 9QQ.
DOBSON - January 9, at Brooklyn Farm, Darlington, formerly of Neasham. Ellen, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late George Henry, dearly loved mother of Margaret and the late Anthony and a loving grandmother of Michael, Mark and Dawn and great grandmother of Martin, Darren, Chloe, Cherokee and Nikita. Funeral Wednesday January 23. Friends please meet for service in St Michael's Church, Heighington at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment West Cemetery, Darlington. Flowers if desired, or if preferred, donations for Asthma UK or The Dogs Trust may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
DOSHI - Kantilal Damji. Beloved husband of Nirmala, father of Tushar, Anjana, Mira and Beena, father-in-law of Sue and Keith and much loved grandfather of Ella, Kieran and Maya, died peacefully at home in Bolton-on-Swale on January 10. A cremation service will take place at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. on Monday, January 21. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the Herriot Hospice Homecare may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
DOUGLASS - January 10 (peacefully), of Darlington. John, almost 96 years, loving husband of the late Christine, dearest father of Patricia and father-in-law to Robert, also beloved grandad to Caroline and her husband Christopher, his grandson Richard and Anna (to be married in two weeks). Funeral Monday, January 21. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Darlington Quaker Meeting (Society of Friends), c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
DRESSER - George Waggett On Thursday, January 10, peacefully, in York Hospital. George aged 83 years, of Selby, formerly of Wheatley Hill, dearly loved husband of the late Nellie, much loved father to Valerie and George and a loved and missed grandad. Funeral service will take place on Monday January 21 at 2.00 p.m. at All Saints' Church, Wheatley Hill, followed by interment in Wheatley Hill Cemetery. Flowers or donations in lieu if so desired for All Saints' Church. A plate will be provided at the service. Enquiries to Speckmans Funeral Service. Tel: (01429) 838199.
EDDY - Dorothy Died January 13, 2008, aged 72 years (suddenly in her sleep). Beloved mother of Keith and Michael and sister of William, much loved grandma of Sarah and Sophie and Che and Sol. Rest in peace Mam, you will always be in our thoughts. Time to say goodbye. Cortege leaving residence of her son, Westcott Terrace, Ferryhill at 9.00 a.m. on Monday, January 21 for service and committal at Durham Crematorium at 9.30 a.m.
ELLIS - Sandra Joy (Lulu), aged 60 years, of Brompton-on-Swale passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 13. Dearly loved wife of David, much loved mum of Paul and a treasured nan. Will be sadly missed. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, January 23 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
FLEETHAM - On January 14, peacefully in St. George's Hall Nursing Home. Hazel, aged 76 years, of Hurworth, dearly beloved wife of the late Raymond (Widdy), much loved mum of Susan, Georgina and the late Paul and Louise. Funeral Wednesday, January 23. Would friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Hurworth at 11.00 a.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Alzheimer's Society, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
FRANCIS - January 15, of Bishop Auckland. Michael, aged 64 years, much loved son of the late Isaac and Jennie, beloved brother of Ann, John, Marie and the late Jenny, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Wilfrid's R.C. Church at 2.00 p.m. on Monday, January 21, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Cemetery.
FRY - John Arthur (Maj. Ret'd. RAEC), aged 79 years, of Richmond, died peacefully in hospital on January 14. Dearly loved husband of Enid, much loved father of Jonathan and a dear father-in-law and loving grandfather. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Wednesday, January 23 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Flowers welcome or, if preferred, donations for Yorkshire Cancer Research may be sent care of John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
