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BENNIONS George Herman (Squadron Leader D.F.C., R.A.F. ret'd.), aged 90 years, of Catterick Village, died peacefully on January 30, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Avis, loving father to Connie, Shirley and Georgina and a dear grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral arrangements later.
BLADES (Benwell) February 2 (peacefully), formerly of Ivy Cottage, Barningham. Margaret Isabel (Betty), aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Billy, a much loved mam of June and Frank, a loving grandma of Craig, Michelle, Darren and Sarah Jane, also great-grandma of Lewis and Connor. Friends please meet for funeral service and interment at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Barningham on Monday, February 9 at 11.30 a.m.
BLENKINSOPP January 29 (peacefully, in his sleep), formerly of Witton Park. Tommy, aged 83 years, father of Margaret, Dorothy and Jennifer. Funeral Friday, February 6. Cortege to leave his daughter's residence for service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery. Friends please meet at Church.
BROUGHTON February 1 at Southfield Lodge, Crook (formerly of Wilson Town and Spennymoor). Grace, aged 80 years, a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, February 6 at 2.00 p.m.
BROWN Josephine (Josie), aged 67 years, of Cockfield, died peacefully in hospital on January 31. Beloved wife of the late Arnold, much loved mam of Diane and Claire, dear mother-in-law to Gary and Martin and loving gran of Sophie, Jack and Holly. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Cockfield on Friday, February 6 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends please meet at the Church.
BROWN January 30. Herbert, aged 90 years, at Beaconsfield Court Nursing Home, Barnard Castle (formerly of Green Lane Farm, Hurworth and Banklands, Mickleton), a dearly loved husband of the late Gladys and much loved brother of Popsy and father of Barbara. Would friends and relations please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, February 6 at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Beaconsfield Court Residents' Fund are being accepted by John Wise Funeral Service, 16 Stainton Village, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, DL12 8RB.
BUNTING January 29, (peacefully, at home), 'Coxyde', Newton Hall, Durham. Louise, (nee Coppillie), aged 63 years, dear wife of Peter. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, North Road, Durham on Friday, February 6, at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to, Palliative Care Fund, (MacMillan Nurses) c/o, Stuart Wright Funeral Services Limited, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
BUSSEY February 1, of Evenwood. Helena, aged 83 years, beloved wife of Alan, dearly loved mam of Carol, dear mother-in-law to Chris, much loved and loving nana to Jayne, Clare, David and Steve, also a devoted nan-nan to Adam, Tim, Luke and Briony. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Paulinus R.C. Church, St. Helens at 12.15 p.m. on Friday, February 6, followed by interment in Evenwood Cemetery.
CANNINGS January 28 (after a long illness courageously borne), of Eden Drive, Sedgefield. Ernest David, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Connie, dearly loved dad of Brian, Margaret, Janet and Maureen, dearest father-in-law of Roger and Bernadette and also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Service to be held at St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield on Friday at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Research Fund.
CARTER Durham, (late of Gilesgate). After a long illness on January 30, aged 85 years, Sarah, (nee Elwick), beloved wife of the late Tom, much loved mam of Jean, David and the late Robert, mother-in-law of Brian and Cath, a loving and devoted grandma and great-grandma to all the family. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, February 4, at 2.00 p.m. All inquiries to, The Co-operative Funeral Service, Stanley, Tel: (01207) 232154.
CASS February 2, peacefully at home, in Northallerton. Eileen, aged 74 years, dearly loved wife of Len, loving mother of Angela and mother-in-law of Bruce. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church 1.45 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for the Marie Curie Nurses, c/o 32 Thornborough Road, Northallerton, DL6 1DJ.
CHAPMAN January 31 (suddenly), of High Etherley. Raymond, aged 69 years, loving husband of Joan, dearly loved dad of Stephen, Pauline and the late David, a devoted father-in-law of Eileen and devoted granda of Daniel, Fiona and Helen, also a dearest brother and brother-in-law. Friends please meet for service in Etherley Methodist Chapel on Friday, February 6 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery.
CLEGG January 29, peacefully in hospital, of Swan Street, Darlington. Margaret Mary, aged 72 years, beloved wife of the late John Geoffrey, dearly loved mother of Brenda, Susan, Maureen, Gillian, Geoffrey and Karen, also a much loved mother-in-law, nana and great-nana and loving sister of Vera. Funeral Friday, February 6. Friends please meet for service in St. Augustine's Church at 10.45 a.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery.
CLIFFORD February 2 (suddenly), of Brougham Street, Darlington. Phillip, aged 67 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret, dearly loved dad of Pauline, much loved father-in-law of John, loving grandad of Kelly, Shaun and Bobby, also a loving brother and brother-in-law. Will be sadly missed by all. Funeral, Tuesday, February 10. Would friends please meet 2.00 p.m. for service at Northlands Methodist Church, Darlington followed by interment at The North Cemetery.
CLOSE January 28, 2004. Marie (nee Dent) Suddenly at home in Stoke-on-Trent, formerly of Cuthbert Avenue, Durham, beloved wife of Jimmy, devoted mother and mother-in-law, cherished grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunty and great aunty. Mass to be held in memory at St. Joseph's Church on February 25 at 7.00 p.m. Reunited with son Michael. In Gods care you sleep above in our hearts you stay with love.
COLMAN January 31 (suddenly), of Piper Lane, Thirsk. Joyce, aged 69 years, beloved wife of the late Arthur Henry, dear mother of Janet, mother-in-law of Stewart and loving grandma to Emma. The funeral service will be held at Harrogate Crematorium on Monday, February 9 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to The British Heart Foundation. Would friends please meet at the Crematorium.
COOPER February 2, suddenly but peacefully in hospital, of Ashleigh House, late of Mount Pleasant House, Coniscliffe Road. Nancy, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Jim, also a dearly loved sister and aunty. Funeral Wednesday, February 11. Will friends please meet for service 12.30 p.m. at St. Columba's Church, Darlington prior to interment at the West Cemetery.
COX February 3 (in hospital), late of Wolsingham. Agnes, aged 85 years, a dear sister of the late Edward, Cornelius, Margaret, Thomas and Annie. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' R.C. Church, Wolsingham on Friday, February 6 at 3.30 p.m., followed by interment. R.I.P.
CRONE January 31, of Bishop Auckland. George William, aged 83 years, beloved husband of Betty, also a dearly loved uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. on Friday, February 6. Flowers may be sent or, if preferred, donations can be left at the crematorium for a charity of the family's choice.
DAVIES January 31, of Derwent Terrace, Spennymoor. Kenneth Howard, aged 84 years, dearly loved husband of Lily, a much loved dad of Dorothy and Carol and a very dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday for a service and committal at 9.00 a.m.
DAVISON (nee Robinson) January 29, peacefully in Eastbourne Nursing Home, of Lynton Gardens, Darlington. Ivy, aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Wilf, loving mother of Doreen and Margaret, also a much loved mother-in-law, nana, great-nana and great-great-nana. Funeral Thursday, February 5. Would friends please meet 9.45 a.m. for service and committal at Darlington Crematorium.
DAWSON February 1, in hospital, of West Tanfield. Catherine Marjorie, aged 90 years, the dearly loved daughter of the late Fred and Annie Dawson, sister of the late John, sister-in-law of Bessie and a dear aunt and friend. Family cremation at Harrogate Crematorium on Friday, February 6 at 9.40 a.m., followed by a thanksgiving service at West Tanfield Methodist Church at 2.00 p.m. Donations, if desired, may be given to West Tanfield Methodist Church.
DAWSON January 30, peacefully in Richardson Hospital, of Whorlton, Barnard Castle (formerly of Sunderland). Elizabeth (Betty), aged 67 years, dearly loved wife of Neville and a much loved mam of Wendy. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Floral tributes may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59A Bondgate, Darlington.
DOBBIN February 1, peacefully at home with his family, of Spennymoor. Brian, aged 64 years, beloved husband of Sheila, devoted dad of Linda, Claire and Lisa, dear father-in-law to Chris and Lee, a much loved and loving grandad to Kirstin, Natilie, Lewis and Cameron, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor at 10.45 a.m. on Monday, February 9, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may be given to the Butterwick Hospice and Macmillan Nurses, c/o the family and Gibson Funeral Services, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland.
DODD January 31, peacefully in hospital, of Garrigill, 9 Dales Terrace, Stanhope. Kathleen (nee Stobbs), aged 70 years, dearly loved wife of Kenneth, loving mother of Stephen and Angela and a much loved grandma of Stefanie. Will friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanhope on Thursday, February 5 at 11.00 a.m., followed by private interment at Wolsingham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to I.T.U. 3, James Cook Hospital, Middlesbrough.
EDMONDSON Kathleen Mary On January 31, peacefully in hospital after a short illness, aged 68 years. Kathleen Mary Edmondson, of Sutton, Thirsk, beloved wife of Dick, dearly loved mother of Mark and Terry and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Much loved sister of Christine and a dear auntie. Service and committal at St Felix Church, Felixkirk on Monday, February 9 at 11.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given for Ward 32 at James Cook University Hospital or the Jerry Green Foundation Trust (Catton), c/o Messrs. F. Lowley and Son Ltd., 13 Low Skellgate, Ripon, HG4 1BE.
ELDRIDGE February 3 (peacefully), in Hallgarth Nursing Home. Anne, aged 75 years, beloved wife of Charles, a much loved mam of Carole Anne, Donald, Paul, Peter, Charles and John, beloved sister to Isabel and sister-in-law to Billy, treasured nanna to all her grandchildren. Friends please meet for service in St. Nicholas' Church, Market Place, Durham on Monday, February 9 at 1.00 p.m., prior to interment in Belmont Cemetery.
ELLIOTT Peacefully after a long illness bravely borne. Christopher (Chris), aged 43 years, beloved husband of Kathryn, devoted dad of Matthew, Richard, Dom, Dan and Chris, cherished grandad of Nathan, Gabby and the late Shauna, a much loved son of Hilda and the late Lewis and son-in-law of Myra and Tom and a sadly missed brother, brother-in-law, nephew and uncle and by all who knew him. Funeral service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Thursday, February 5, 2004 at 2.00 p.m. Friends please accept this, the only intimation. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to be shared between Macmillan Nurses and the Radiotherapy Department, Cumberland Infirmary c/o Michael Walsh, Funeral Directors, 22 Newtown Road, Carlisle. Tel (01228) 514000.
ERRINGTON February 2, (suddenly, in hospital), of Trimdon Station. Marion, (nee Lister), aged 73 years, beloved wife of the late Stanley, dearly loved mother, dearest mother-in-law and a much loved gran. Cortege leaving residence Monday at 12.35 p.m. Friends please meet at Trimdon Methodist Church for service at 12.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
FOWLER February 1 (peacefully in hospital), of The Mallards, Shildon. Alf, aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Beatty and a much loved father and grandfather. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Tuesday, February 10 at 12.45 p.m., followed by interment in All Saints' Churchyard.
GALE January 30, suddenly at home, of Draycote Crescent, Darlington. Rita, aged 88 years, beloved wife of Pip. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m.
GRAHAM February 3, at Portland House (formerly of Ushaw Moor). Annie, in her 92nd year, beloved wife of the late George (Buller), loving mother of George and John and a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service in St. Luke's Church, Ushaw Moor on Monday, February 9 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Ushaw Moor Cemetery. Donations, if desired, may be given after the service for The Alzheimers Society and Church Funds.
GREENER February 3, of Meadow-field. Ruth, aged 58 years, beloved wife of the late Doug and a dear sister of Alan, Edith and Neil. Friends please meet for service in New Brancepeth Methodist Church on Tuesday, February 10 at 12.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome for refreshments at Mount Oswald Manor afterwards. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice.
GUY On January 30, in hospital, of Sunniside, West Witton (formerly of Bishopdale). John Spensley, aged 90 years, husband of the late Florence, father of Joan, Stuart, John and the late Brian and a dear father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service at St. Bartholomew's Church, West Witton on Friday, February 6 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment at West Witton Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Church Funds (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
HADDOCK January 26 (peacefully, in Beeches Nursing Home, Kelloe), of Coxhoe and formerly Bowburn. Connie, aged 85 years, much missed sister of the late Jack, Tom and Chris, a dear aunt to Chris and a great friend to Karen. Would family and friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe on Tuesday, February 3 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in South Road Cemetery, Durham.
