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ABBOTT On January 1, 2004, peacefully at home in Darlington, after a short illness. Kenneth John, aged 75 years, treasured and wonderful husband of Dorothy (formerly Hutchinson, nee Johnson), a dearly loved father, father-in-law and grandpa. Funeral arrangements to follow.
BAKER Keith, aged 66 years, of Calvert Cottage, Kiplin Hall, Scorton, died peacefully in hospital on January 2, after a short illness. Much loved partner of Elaine, very dear brother to Margaret, David and the late John and a dear brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Bolton-on-Swale on Thursday, January 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Scorton Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Floral tributes, if desired, are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond.
BRITTON On January 1, suddenly at home, Highfield, Sowerby-under-Cotcliffe, formerly of Greystones Farm, Yafforth. Robert Hunter, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Elsie, loving father of Anne, Ian, David, Rachel and Helen and father-in-law to Mike and dearest grandad to Alice and Kate. Funeral service to be held in St. Lawrence's Church, Kirby Sigston 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, for church funds.
CAIRNS January 1 (suddenly after a long illness), of Lynn Crescent, Cassop. Coralie (nee Snow), aged 73 years, beloved wife of the late Philip, dearly loved mam of Malcolm and Wayne, dearest mother-in-law of Christine and Adele and a much loved nana of Paul, Gary and David. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 2.20 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Helen's Church, Kelloe for service at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Kelloe Cemetery.
CROOKS Stuart, as the result of a tragic accident. Dearly loved son of Tommy and June, dear brother of Garry and Sally and a much loved grandson, nephew, uncle and cousin.
GRAYSON January 1, of Ushaw Moor. Jean, aged 63 years, devoted wife of Tom, treasured and adored mother of Tom, Neville and Sandra and a much loved grandma. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, Ushaw Moor on Friday, January 9 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for church funds and St. Cuthbert's Hospice.
NICHOLLS Died January 1, suddenly at home, in Aiskew. Ken, aged 65 years, dearly loved husband of Hilary, much loved father and father-in-law of Liz and Pete, loving grandad of Nicholas and Sophie. Funeral service to be held at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, January 7 at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation.
STAPLES January 2 (peacefully in hospital), of Chapel Street, Kirk Merrington. James (Jim), aged 90 years, beloved husband of Joan, a dearly loved dad of Ann, a much loved granda of Gary and Allison, David, Elizabeth, Tom and a very dear great-granda of Tracey, Danielle, Jack, Niall and Abbie. Would friends please meet in St. Johns Church, Kirk Merrington, Friday for a service at 9.00 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
STEBBINGS January 1, of Cypress Park, Esh Winning. Mary, aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late George, dearly loved mam of Joan, Maureen, Anne and Anthony and a dear mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Esh Winning on Wednesday, January 7 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Newhouse Cemetery. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy R.I.P
ABBOTT On January 1, 2004, peacefully at home in Darlington, after a short illness. Kenneth John, aged 75 years. A treasured and wonderful husband to Dorothy (formerly Hutchinson, nee Johnson), dearly loved dad of Susan and Linda, respected father-in-law of Roy, much loved grandad of Leanna, Laura and Daniel and very special brother-in-law to Kath. Funeral to be held on Monday, January 12, 2004. Will friends please meet at Darlington Crematorium for service at 10.15 a.m. No flowers at his special request. Donations in lieu may be given to St. Teresa's Hospice, Darlington for which a plate will be provided at the crematorium.
ANSBRO January 1 (peacefully, with family), of Eastbourne Road, Darling-ton. Tony, dearly loved dad of Lisa, Anthony, Abigayle and Charlotte, doting grandad of Katie, Jake, Kieran, Melissa and Eden, loving son of Lillian and the late Clifford. Funeral Monday, January 12. Would friends kindly meet for service in West Cemetery Chapel at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
ARCHER January 4, in Hallgarth Nursing Home, Durham, late of Bowburn. Jeanette, beloved wife of the late Frederick, a much loved mother of Una and son-in-law Dennis, loving grandmother to Stephen, Janet, Paul and a much loved great-grandmother of Emily, Sophie and Reece. Would friends please meet for service at Christ the King Church, Bowburn on Tuesday, January 13 at 2.45 p.m. Cremation to follow at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, for Hallgarth Nursing Home, Durham.
ARCHER January 5 (in hospital), of Greencroft Court, Darlington. Lilian, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Gordon, dearly loved mum of Allan, Colin and Bryan and a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Friday, January 16. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
ARMSTRONG Janet, aged 54 years, of Belmont Farm, Tunstall, died suddenly in hospital, on January 4, 2004, after a short illness courageously borne. Devoted wife of Willie, loved mother of Joanne and Mark, dear mother-in-law of Janet, much loved grandma of Sarah, Jack, Harry and George and a dear sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Cremation private, followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St. Mary's Church, Hornby today Friday, January 9 at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, if desired, donations may be given in church for Macmillan Nurses and St. Mary's Church Funds.
BAKER Keith, aged 66 years, of Calvert Cottage, Kiplin Hall, Scorton, died peacefully in hospital on January 2, after a short illness. Much loved partner of Elaine, very dear brother to Margaret, David and the late John and a dear brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Bolton-on-Swale on Thursday, January 8 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Scorton Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Floral tributes, if desired, are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond.
BANKS John January 6, in hospital, of 16 George Square, Shotton. Jack, aged 79 years, dearly beloved husband of Sheila (and also the late Emma), loving father of Brian and Gillian, a dear father-in-law and also a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Cremation Sunderland Crematorium on Monday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 9.45 a.m.
BARLOW January 3 (peacefully, in hospital), of Nevilles Cross, Durham. Charles Henry Muschamp (Harry), dearly loved husband of Betty and a loving brother of Marjorie and Colin. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, January 14 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for the Renal Units at Sunderland and Durham Hospitals.
BARNES January 3 (peacefully, in hospital), of Bishop Auckland. Tom, aged 74 years, loving husband of Jean, dearly loved dad of Robert and Christine, dearest father-in-law of Ann and Geoff, devoted grandad of Helen, Robert and Josh, dear brother of Mary. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday, January 14 at 9.30 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be sent to Cancer Research c/o Lloyds Bank, Skinnergate, Darlington.
BARRAS January 1, (died peacefully in her sleep). Irene, aged 82 years, of Ashleigh House, Darlington. A loving mam to Barbara and a beloved grandmother to Martin and Anthony, also a great-grandmother of Taylor, Keran, Chloe, Ellis, will be sadly missed by all. Funeral Tuesday January 13. Will friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m., prior to cremation.
BEAN January 6 (suddenly at home). Harriet (nee Robinson), aged 79 years, of Harpers Bungalows, Wheatley Hill. Devoted wife of the late George Walter (Bud), much loved mam of George and Tom, mother-in-law of Betty and Lesley, also a treasured granma and great-granma and sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral to take place on Friday, January 16. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Thornley R.C. Church at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Rest In Peace
BEAUMONT On January 8, in hospital, Basher, aged 52 years, of Richmond. Dearly loved husband of Barbara, much loved dad of Darren and Mark, loved by Katherine and loving grandad of Chelsea. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Thursday, January 15 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only, if desired, donations for the Richmondshire Rugby Club Development Fund are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
BELL January 5 (in hospital), of Greenwood Cottages, Thornley. Mary (nee Murphy), aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Dougald, dearly loved mother of Mary, dearest mother-in-law of Tony and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Cortege leaving residence on Monday at 9.20 a.m. Friends please meet at Sacred Heart and English Martyrs R.C. Church for Requiem Mass at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in Thornley Cemetery. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
BIRD January 3 (peacefully, in hospital), of Catchgate Farm, Castle Eden. Thomas Dobson, aged 83 years, dearly loved and loving husband of Irene, loving father of Ian, dear father-in-law of Sheila and a much loved grandad of Alice and Emily. Cortege leaving residence Monday at 2.20 p.m. Friends please meet at St. James' Church for service at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Castle Eden churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Hartlepool Hospice.
BLAMIRE January 4 (suddenly), of Baydale Road, Darlington. John Shaw, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Edna, dearly loved dad of John and Geoffrey and daughters-in-law Anthea and Sheila, loving grandad of Helen and T.J., also dear brother of Betty. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service in All Saints' Church, Blackwell at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
BRITTON On January 1, suddenly at home, Highfield, Sowerby-under-Cotcliffe, formerly of Greystones Farm, Yafforth. Robert Hunter, aged 75 years, dearly loved husband of Elsie, loving father of Anne, Ian, David, Rachel and Helen and father-in-law to Mike and dearest grandad to Alice and Kate. Funeral service to be held in St. Lawrence's Church, Kirby Sigston 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, for church funds.
BROUGH (formerly of County Durham) William, (Billy), died January 1, (suddenly) aged 82 years, at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. Beloved father of Sheila, Josephine, William, Jim, John and Little Billy. Funeral on Tuesday, January 20, in Doncaster, leaving from 415 Bentley Road at 12.45pm for service at St George's Church at 1.15pm followed by burial at Rosehill Cemetery at 2.15pm. Special transport for flowers. Refreshments at the Earl of Doncaster.
BROWN January 1 (peacefully), formerly of Windsor Court, Darlington. Molly, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Maurice, dear mam and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Friday, January 9. Would friends kindly meet for service in Cockerton Methodist Church at 2.15 p.m. No flowers please. Donations may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
BROWN Maria Carolina Burnay Soares Cardoso, dearly beloved wife for 32 years of Douglas William (formerly of Skeeby), died peacefully in Oporto, Portugal on November 14, 2003. Cremated privately in Portugal.
BROWNLESS January 8, suddenly at his home, Tontine, Masham. Joseph Anthony, dear husband of Dorothy, loving father of Caroline, Anita and Stephen, treasured grandpa of Nicola, Zara, Lindsay and James and a loved brother of Ellen. Service and cremation at Stonefall Crematorium, Harrogate on Thursday, January 15 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please, but donations may be given to the Friarage Hospital.
BRYAN January 6, peacefully in hospital, of Shearwater Avenue, Darlington. David Henry M.B.E., aged 63 years, beloved husband of Thelma, dearly loved dad of Beverley and Stuart, father-in-law of Stephen and Paula, much loved grandad of Liam, Mark, Emma, Natalie and Holly. Funeral Thursday, January 15. Friends please meet for service in St. Herbert's Church at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation.
CANNEY January 4, (peacefully, after a short illness), of Bishop Auckland. Ann, (nee Garnett), aged 57 years, loving wife of the late Tom, dearly loved mam of Paula and David, dearest mother-in-law of Andrew and Tracey, dear grandma of Richard, Stephanie, Kyle, Josh, Paige and Kathryn, sadly missed sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. Wilfrid's R.C. Church on Wednesday January 14, at 12.30 p.m. followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Cemetery.
CLARK January 1 (suddenly, at home) of 15a Sharp Crescent Gilesgate Moor, Durham. Christine, aged 30 years, dearest daughter to Margaret and Brian, also dear sister to Steven and Kevin. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Thursday, January 8 at 2.30 p.m. Interment to follow in Belmont Cemetery.
COOK January 3 (late of Wheatley Hill). William, aged 77 years, beloved husband of the late Grace (nee Brandon), dearly loved father of Susan, Hazel, Janice and Olwyn, dearest father-in-law and a much loved grandad. Cortege leaving 26 Henderson Avenue, Wheatley Hill, Tuesday January 13 at 10.05 a.m. Friends please meet at All Saints' Church for service at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
CORKER January 5, of Chester-le-Street. (Suddenly, but peacefully at her daughter's home in Newton Aycliffe). Doris May, (nee Lambert), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur, a devoted and dearly loved mam of Brian and Valerie, also a dear mother-in-law and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, January 14, 1.00 p.m. at Durham Crematorium. Floral tributes may be sent to, John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe. Always remembered and sadly missed.
CULLUM Ivy (nee Embleton) January 1, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness. Ivy, aged 77 years, much loved wife of the late Norman, very much loved mam of Brenda, John and Pauline, mother-in-law to Peter, Sheila and Jennie, also loving nanna and great-nanna. Friends please meet for service on Monday, January 12 at Hartlepool Crematorium 11.40 a.m.
CURLE January 6 (peacefully, in hospital), of Darlington. Doreen, aged 83 years, beloved wife of Reg, a much loved mam of Brian, Alan, Noreen and Melvin, a respected mother-in-law, also a loving and devoted nana and great-nana. Service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, January 13 at 11.15 a.m. Will friends please meet at the Crematorium.
