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ABERDEEN January 21, in Bishopsgate Nursing Home, Bishop Auckland, late of Chester Drive, Willing-ton. Mary Catherine, aged 86 years, dearly loved wife of Thomas William, devoted mother of Brian Thomas, Teresa and David and a dear mother-in-law of Linda, Dave and Linda, also a much loved nanna and great-grandma. Interment Thursday, January 29 in St Cuthbert's R.C. Churchyard. Cortege leaving residence at 12.45 p.m. for a Requiem Mass in St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church, Crook at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet at church. Floral tributes may be delivered to The Co-operative Chapel of Rest, Hope Street, Crook. R.I.P
ALLAN Ann Peacefully at home January 17. Beloved wife of Derrick, devoted mother to Martin, Lesley and Debbie, also a dear mother-in-law of Glenda, Gary and a much loved grandma to Shaun, Daniel, Craig, Laura and Lisa, also a great-grandma to Kieran and Megan. Service to be Stokesley Methodist Church 10.00 a.m., prior to interment in Stokesley Church yard. Will friends kindly meet at church.
ALSOP January 18, peacefully, in Portland House. Annie, aged 89 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Harry, also a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and sister-in-law. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday at 1.30 p.m.
ANDERSON January 15 (suddenly), of Denewood Close, Willington. Lawrence, aged 79 years, beloved husband of the late Jean, loving brother of Raymond, dearest brother-in-law of Ruth and also a dear uncle. Service to be held in Willington Methodist Chapel on Thursday at 9.40 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
ANDREWS On January 15, peacefully in Leeming Garth, formerly of North-allerton. Margaret Ellen, aged 88 years, loving mother of Geoffrey and Margaret, a dear mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Funeral service and cremation to be held at West Cemetery, Darlington on Monday, January 26 at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Always in our thoughts
APPLETON On January 21, peacefully, aged 80 years, John Hubert Appleton, of Rainton, Thirsk, beloved husband of the late Ruby, much loved father of Judy, Tom and Chris, father-in-law of Tony, Sheila and Karen and loving grandfather of Richard, Stuart, Joanne, Charles, Helen, James and Simon. Dear brother of Joyce and the late James. Service at the Methodist Church, Rainton on Monday, January 26 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Parish Church, Baldersby St. James. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given to the Methodist Church and Cancer Research. A plate will be provided at the service.
BAGLEY Grace, aged 94 years, peacefully in hospital on January 14, of Rich-mond. Dearly loved and sadly missed by Jean, John, Glenn and Anthony. Funeral private at her own request. No flowers please.
BALDWIN January 14 (peacefully in hospital), of Green Lane East, Sowerby, Thirsk. Les, aged 83 years, beloved husband of the late Mary, loving father of Jill and Peter and father-in-law of Paul. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Friday, January 23 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Diabetes Association.
BATEMAN January 21, formerly of Peaseholm Bungalows, Crook. Joan, aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late James, loving mother of Margaret, Ronnie, Barry, Ann and Edward, also a dear mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Friends please meet for service at Crook Methodist Church on Wednesday, January 28 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. All are welcome afterwards for refreshments at Crook W.M.C.
BEESTON Patricia On January 17, of 35 Byron Terrace, Shotton. Pat, aged 56 years, a dearly beloved wife of Ken, a loving mother of Terry and Stephen, dearest daughter of Rene, a dear mother-in-law, stepmother, sister and also a devoted nana. Cremation Hartlepool Crematorium on Thursday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 11.30 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Cancer Research, c/o Roz.
BENSON Nancy (nee Moody) January 11, 2004, (suddenly), formerly of Lime Road, Ferryhill. Will be sadly missed.
BLAKEBOROUGH January 15, (suddenly, in hospital). Arthur John, aged 79 years of Darlington. Beloved husband of Joan, a dearly loved and respected father, grandfather and father-in-law, also brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Respected by all who knew him. Requiem Mass on Monday January 26, at St. William's R.C. Church, Barton Street, at 12 noon, prior to interment at West Cemetery. Family flowers only. A collection plate in church for donations to, Third World Children. Requiescat in Pace
BOSOMWORTH Betty January 20, in Westcott Nursing Home, Peterlee (late of Thornley). Betty, aged 72 years, dearly beloved wife of the late George, loving mother of Paul and David, also a dear grandma. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, January 27. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the Crematorium at 12.00 noon.
BRUCE Jasper Peacefully on January 16, (in hospital), aged 86 years. Jasper, of Yohden Dean Care Home, (formerly of Trimdon). Much loved husband of Violet, dearest father, father-in-law and grandad. Friends please meet for service on Friday January 23, at Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. No flowers by request.
BUCKTON Roland January 18 (peacefully, in hospital), of Melbeck House, Darlington. Roland, aged 83 years, treasured husband of Winnie, much loved dad of Billy, Jenny, Janet and Christine, a loving father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Friday, January 23. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m. Family flowers only by request.
BURNS January 19 (peacefully in hospital), of Sowerby, Thirsk. Mary, beloved wife of Jim, loving mother of Christopher and Julie, a dearly loved grandma of Laura, Emily and Sam and mother-in-law to Keith and Helen. The funeral service will be held at St. Cuthbert's Church, Sessay on Monday, January 26 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the I.T.U. and Gara Ward, The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
CALEY January 17 (peacefully, in hospital), of Darling-ton. Judith, aged 58 years, a beloved mum, a much loved nanna, a loving daughter, a dearest sister, also a dear aunty. Service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Mon-day, January 26 at 9.45 a.m. Will friends please meet at the Crematorium.
CHARLESWORTH January 16 (in hospital), of Elizabeth Court, Pittington (formerly of Sherburn Village). Kitty, aged 84 years, devoted wife of the late Stanley Frederick, beloved mam of Anne, a treasured gran of Shaun and Kieron. Funeral to take place on Friday. Would friends please meet for service at St. Lawrence's Church, Pittington at 10.10 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations to British Heart Foundation c/o the family.
CLARKE January 17 (peacefully, in hospital). Harry, aged 73 years, beloved husband of the late Caroline (Kitty), dearest father of Norman and Brenda, father-in-law of Susan and a much loved grandad, also a loving brother of Kathleen, Pat, Mabel and Nancy. Cortege leaving residence on Monday at 12.30 p.m. Friends please meet at St Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village for service at 12.40 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
CLARKSON As the result of the sudden death on January 20 of Mr. William (Bill) Clarkson of Shildon, the service for the late Joan was cancelled on Tuesday, January 20. A service will now be held for Joan and William in Shildon Methodist Chapel at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for the Imperial Cancer Research may be left in chapel. Joan and William were devoted parents of Susan and Gary, good friends to Micky and loving grandparents of Gareth. They will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Will friends please meet at chapel.
DEVONPORT January 18 (in hospital), of Kings Road, Wingate. Henry, aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Lord), dearly loved father of Jean, Brian, Ken, Linda and Joyce, dearest father-in-law and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Cortege leaving residence Tuesday at 10.05 a.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church for service at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the Macmillan Nurses c/o Speckmans.
DOBINSON January 16 (suddenly at home), of Durham Street, Middlestone Moor. Annie (Ann), aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, a dearly loved mam of Melven and Bridget and a much loved gran and great-gran. Would friends please meet in St Charles' Church, Tudhoe Thursday for a Requiem Mass at 9.15 a.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
DOBSON January 19, (peacefully, at home), of Woodifield Hill, Crook. Allen, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Doris, a much loved dad of Jill and Simon, Paul and Judith and Stephen and Michele, a dearly loved grandad of Laura, Amy, Abbie, Lewis and Ben, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and nephew. Cremation Tuesday January 27, at Durham. A private service in The Crematorium Chapel will be followed by a Service of Remembrance at St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 3.50 p.m. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be left with the family for The MacMillan Nurses.
DODSWORTH West Rainton January 13 (peacefully, in hospital). Bob (ex Byker Lad), aged 60 years, devoted husband of Joan, also a much loved dad of Sally and Simon. Bob will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Friends please meet at St. Mary's Church, West Rainton on Wednesday, January 21 at 12.45 p.m. for service, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. All flowers welcome or donations if desired to Cancer Research, The Manager, Lloyds Bank Plc, Sea Road, Fulwell, Sunderland.
DURRANT January 19 (suddenly), of Garbutt Close, Shildon. Mary (nee Horner), aged 72 years, dearly loved wife of Bob, a devoted mother of Jean, Shirley, Pamela, Christine, June and the late Paul, also a dear mother-in-law, a much loved grandma, great-grandma and a dear sister. Interment Friday, January 23 in Shildon Cemetery, following a service in St Thomas' R.C. Church, Shildon at 2.15 p.m. Friends please meet at Church.
FAIRBURN January 15 (peacefully at home, after an illness bravely fought), of The Larches, Thornton Steward. Edith Mary, aged 78 years, dearly loved wife of Ernest, a much loved mother of Granville, Kathleen and Philip, mother-in-law of Elizabeth, John and Jayne and a very dear gran of Rachel, Paul and Hannah, Mark, Andrew and Stewart, Ruth and Sarah. The funeral service will take place at St. Mary's Church, Thornton Watlass on Tuesday, January 20 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for St. Mary's Church and Marie Curie Nurses.
FIRBY Margaret Selina, aged 66 years, on January 17, peacefully at home with her family, at 51 Eden Crest, Gainford. Dearly loved wife of Maurice, much loved mam of Susan and the late Judith, dear mother-in-law of Kevin and Alan and special nana to Sarah, Rebecca, Christopher and Thomas. At Margaret's request a private funeral service will take place at St. John's Church, Lynesack, followed by interment in the cemetery.
FIRBY Margaret Selina Dearly loved daughter of Gladys Sparks and the late Clifford Gargett, loving sister of Ann and aunty to Ruth. Loved with everlasting love.
FISHBURN January 15, of Station Court, Gainford. Lena, aged 95 years, dearly loved wife of the late Robert Sydney, loving mother of Isabel and Marion, dear mother-in-law of Arthur and David, also a treasured granny to Mary, Heather, Ruth, Richard and Catherine. Funeral Thursday January 22. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
GATENBY January 20, 2004. George, aged 77 years, passed away peacefully at Red Rose Nursing Home, of Farndon, Newark (formerly of Bishop Auckland). Loving father of Maxine, Jamie and Judith. Funeral service will take place at Grantham Crematorium on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at 10.15 a.m.
GITTINS January 21 (suddenly), of Bishop Auckland. Annie Constance (Nancy), aged 98 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Percy, a devoted mother of Bobby and mother-in-law to Kathleen, a much loved nanna of Paul and Janet and a dearest great-nanna of Matthew. Interment Tuesday, January 27 in Bishop Auckland Cemetery, following a service in St Andrew's Church, South Church at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at Church.
GITTINS January 22, suddenly but peacefully, at home in Newton Aycliffe. Harry, beloved husband of Eileen, a loving dad of Jillian and Paul, a much loved grandad of Emma and Lucy and father-in-law of Neil. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, January 27 1.00 p.m. at St Mary's R.C. Church, prior to interment in West Cemetery, Newton Aycliffe. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be made to Cancer Research. Plate provided in Church.
GLISTER January 20, (in hospital), of Sherburn Village. Brenda, aged 74 years, dearly loved mum of Linda and Andrew, also a devoted mother-in-law and nana. Funeral to take place on Tuesday, January 27. Would friends please meet at Durham crematorium for service and cremation at 10.30 a.m.
GOUNDRY January 15 (peacefully, after a long illness), of Coundon, formerly Spennymoor. George, aged 67 years, loving husband of Mary, dearly loved father of Stephen and Carl, also a dearest grandfather and step-father. Friends please meet for service in St James' Church, Coundon on Thursday, January 22 at 2.15 p.m., followed by interment in Coundon Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be left at the church.
GREENHALGH January 17, of Darlington. Phylis, dearly beloved wife of the late Charles Herbert, loving mother of Robert and much loved grandmother of Charlotte, Phillippa and the late Luke and great-grandmother of Georgia and Freya. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
