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CHRISTOPHER - (nee Jackson) On March 3, suddenly of Woodland Crescent, Kelloe. Hilda, aged 75 years, a much loved wife of Jack, a dearly loved mam of Elsie, John, Ann, Gail and the late son Brian, a much loved mother-in-law, a devoted grandma, great-grandma and sister. Cortege to leave the residence Monday, March 10 for service at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe at 12.00 noon, prior to interment at Kelloe Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church.
COLLINGS - On March 3 (peacefully, in hospital). Thomas (Tommy), aged 81 years, of Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Grange Villa, Chester-le-Street. Beloved husband of Rose, a dearly loved dad of Avril and father-in-law of James, adoring grandad to Jenson James. Funeral Tuesday, March 11. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at Neville Parade Methodist Church, Newton Aycliffe, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Bishop Auckland Lung Cancer Trust Fund, Bishop Auckland General Hos-pital.
CORNISH - March 1, of Oval Park, Tudhoe Village. Tom, aged 86 years, beloved husband of Joan, loving father of Barbara, Karen, Peter and Paul, a dear father-in-law and a much loved grandad, great-grandad and brother. Would friends please meet in St. David's Church, Tudhoe Village Friday for a service at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery. Family flowers only by request.
COSTELLO - On March 2, peacefully in hospital, of Grosvenor Park Care Home, Darlington (formerly of Brian Road, Darlington). Gwen (nee Taylor, formerly Lishman), aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Tom and a much loved sister, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral Tuesday, March 11. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
COTTEE - Newton Hall February 27, peacefully in hospital, late of Lang ley Moor. Flora, aged 90 years, dearly loved wife of Jack and a much loved mother of Barbara. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Thursday March 6 at 12.00 noon for service and cremation.
CRAGO - Florrie (nee Dower), aged 100 years, passed away peacefully in the loving care of Cartmel Grange Care Home, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, late of Thornley and Stockton-on-Tees. Beloved wife of the late Billy, darling mum of Doris and Brian Winter. Friends please meet for a service at Lancaster Crematorium, Lancashire on Monday, March 10 at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please but donations in lieu, if so desired, for the Friends of Cartmel Grange may be left at the Crematorium or sent c/o Little and Caine, Beech Cross, Kents Bank Road, Grange-over-Sands. LA11 7EY. Tel: (015395) 33333.
CRAMPTON - (Sherburn Road) March 2, peacefully in hospital. Kenneth, aged 78 years, loving husband of Elaine, a dear dad of David, Kenneth and Samantha also step-father of Jennifer and a treasured grandad of Adam and Daniel. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, March 7 at 10.00 a.m.
CURRAN - March 3, suddenly at home, of Prior Street, Cockerton. Eric, aged 72 years, a dearly beloved husband of Sylvia, much loved dad of Sandra, Sheila, Stephen and Phil and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Tuesday, March 11. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may be given at the service for the British Heart Found-ation.
DAVIES - PARKINSON - (Of Darlington) Born in the arms of the angels on February 21. Callum Christopher, beloved son of Louise and Paul, a much loved brother of Chloe and Joshua, also a dearly loved grandson and nephew. Would friends please meet for service on Tuesday, March 11, 2.00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, prior to a private interment. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, 150 North Road, Darlington.
DAVISON - Jeffrey, aged 59 years, peacefully in hospital on Saturday, March 1. Beloved son of the late Thomas and Mildred, brother of Myra and the late Thomas, brother-in-law of Jack, uncle to Pauline and Stephen and a much loved nephew and cousin. Cortege leaving residence at 2.05 p.m. on Friday, March 7 for service in All Saints' Church at 2.15 p.m., followed by private committal at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Mencap.
DODSWORTH - Suddenly in hospital on February 29, of Aged Miners Homes, Brandon. John (Jack), aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Monica, much loved dad of Allan, Jeffrey and Lynne, father-in-law of Barbara and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church on Friday, March 7 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at Aged Miners Homes afterwards. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Church Funds.
DUNN - (Newcastle) On Saturday, March 1, peacefully in hospital. Right Reverend Kevin John, Twelfth Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle. Dearly loved son of Cath and the late Stephen, brother of Stephen, Elizabeth, Mary, Peter and Julia, special uncle of his nephews and nieces and dear friend of Pam, his housekeeper. Bishop Kevin's body is to be received into St Mary's Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne at 7.00 p.m. on Monday, March 10 with the Celebration of Mass, followed by a Vigil of quiet prayer ending with Compline at 10.00 p.m. Bishop Kevin's Requiem Mass to be celebrated at St. Mary's Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne on Tuesday, March 11 at 12.00 noon. Burial to follow immediately in the Cathedral Crypt. Remembered in prayer by his priests, the religious of the diocese and the many people whom he led as Bishop over the last three years. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given for the Critical Care Unit at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne. Cheque should be made payable to "Bishop Kevin Memorial Fund" and sent to Bishop's House, East Denton Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2BJ. Requiescat in Pace
ELSTOB - Frances Patricia (Pat), aged 86 years, peacefully in hospital on March 1, of Brinkburn Road, Darlington. Beloved wife of the late Crosby Elstob, much loved mother of Michael, Richard and Christopher, dear mother-in-law to Eileen and Margaret and a loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Tuesday, March 11. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel (01325) 482999.
EMMERSON - February 22, peacefully in hospital, of Esh Winning. Olive (nee Danby), aged 66 years, a dearly loved wife of Norman and a loving mother and grand-mother. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday March 11 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for Cancer Research U.K. may be given after the service. Everyone welcome for refreshments at The Dreadnought afterwards.
FLYNN - Chester-le-Street February 29, peacefully, at Lindisfarne Nursing Home, formerly of Whitesmocks, Durham. Jean, widow of George. Cremation to be held at Durham Crematorium on Monday, March 10 at 1.00 p.m.
FRASER - February 26 (peacefully at James Cook Hospital), of 7 Marygate, Barton, North Yorkshire. Colin Hugh, aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Jan, much loved father of Dominique and James, a much loved stepfather of Ruth, Mark and Richard, grandfather of Gabriella, step-grandfather of Michael, Laura, Sophie, George, Oliver and James, dear brother of Linda and Bruce and a well loved uncle of Patrick and Catherine. Friends please meet for service and interment at St. Cuthbert with St. Mary's Church, Barton on Friday, March 7 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be made in church for Ward 14, James Cook Hospital and Macmillan Nurses. A ray of sunshine has gone out of our lives.
GILL - Marjory (nee Walton), formerly of Spennymoor, Middlesbrough and Durham, died peacefully at St. Margaret's Care Home, Harrogate on March 4, aged 90 years. Fondly remembered by daughter Val, son Geoff and all the family. At Madge's request, her body is bequeathed for medical research. Notice will be given of a future memorial service.
GLUE - William James (Bill), aged 79 years, peacefully at home in Gilling West on March 3. Dearly loved husband of Mona, much loved father of Tricia and Peter, dear father-in-law of Martin and Beverley, loving grandad to Paula, Graham, Daniel and Victoria and great-grandad to Ellie, James and Joseph. Funeral service at St. Agatha's Church, Gilling West on Monday, March 10 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given for Church Funds.
GORHAM - (nee Mather) March 4, of Old Shotton, Peterlee, late of Craster, Northumberland. Edna, aged 69 years, a dearly beloved wife of David, a much loved mam of Angela, David, Barbara and Caroline, dearest mother-in-law of Trudie, Paul and Nick, also devoted granny of Nina, Lucy, Thomas and Jackson. Interment Spitleford Cemetery, Northumberland on Friday, March 7. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee at 10.00 a.m. All enquiries to East Durham Funeral Service Tel: (0191) 5864322.
GRAHAM - Enid Died peacefully February 23, 2008 in Grantham Hospital after a short illness aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Neville, much loved aunt of Malcolm and Sylvia, John and Victoria. The funeral service has taken place.
GROVER - Paul On February 28, peacefully in hospital. Paul, aged 51 years, of Darlington, a beloved father of Andrew. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Thursday, March 6. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Darlington at 2.30 p.m., prior to cremation. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
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
HORNER - February 27, in hospital, of Crook. John aged 88 years, much loved and missed by Jean, his wife of 65 years, also a dear uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, March 7, followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
