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CARSWELL February 7, of Dawson Street, Crook. Robert (Roy), aged 84 years, beloved husband of Pearl, a dearly loved father of Ian, a loving grandfather of Kelly, Andrew and James and great-grandfather of Lewis, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Friday, February 13 at 12.40 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
CASSIDY February 8 (suddenly, at home), of Proudfoot Drive, Bishop Auckland, (late of Witton Park). Leo, aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Rina, a dearest dad of Frank, June and Dorothy and a dear father-in-law, also a much loved granda of Debra, Nicola, Joanne, Lee and Gary and great-granda of Courtney, Logan and Elliott, a dear brother and brother-in-law. Cremation Friday February 13, at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 8.50 a.m. for a Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 9.00 a.m. Friends please meet at church. R.I.P.
CASSIDY Leo, a loving granda of Debra, Joanne and Gary, great-granda of Courtney and Logan. Will always be missed and never forgotten and in our hearts forever.
COLLEDGE Jeannie (Jen) February 11 (peacefully), at York Hospital (formerly of Bedale and Hartlepool). Jeannie (Jen), in her 91st year, beloved wife of the late Harry. Service at York Crematorium at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, February 16. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the British Heart Foundation.
COOK Maud (nee Bowman) February 12, in The Hawthorns Nursing Home, Peterlee. Maud, aged 96 years, a dearly beloved wife of the late Norman, a loving mother of Sylvia, Enid and the late Norman, also a dear nanna and great-nanna. Cremation Sunderland Crematorium on Tuesday. Cortege to leave Stranton House, Thorpe Road, Easington Village. Will friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Easington Village at 2.15 p.m.
CROSBY February 7, of Dean Bank Grange, Ferryhill. Jean (nee Collings), aged 73 years, a dearly loved wife of the late Tom, a much loved mam of Peter, Gary, David and John and a devoted mother-in-law, gran and aunt. Would friends please meet in Ferryhill Methodist Church Thursday for a service at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Duncombe Cemetery.
DAWSON Delves Lane, Ramsey Terrace. George, (ex bandsman), aged 93 years. Beloved husband of Ada, much loved father of George and family. Service at Delves Lane Methodist Church on Thursday, February 12, at 9.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Mountsett Crematorium.
DAWSON February 9, peacefully at home, Tow Law. Thomas Reginald (Reg), aged 68 years, beloved husband of Mary, devoted dad of Mandy and Colin, dear father-in-law to Helen, a much loved and loving grandad to Luke, Neil, Shane, Robert and Bailey, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Tow Law at 12.00 noon on Monday, February 16, followed by cremation at Durham. R.I.P.
DENT February 8 (suddenly), of St. Helens, Bishop Auckland. Stephen, aged 41 years, a much loved partner of Gail, a loving brother of Stephanie and Sonia. Funeral Monday February 16. Cortege leaving Gail's residence 122 Melrose Drive at 9.40 a.m. for service at 9.45 a.m. in St. Helen's Church, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery.
DRABBLE February 9 (peacefully at Lothian House, Spennymoor), formerly of Ferryhill and Woodham. Joyce (nee Taylor), aged 77 years, beloved partner of Alan Hibbett, a much loved sister and sister-in-law of Alan and Jean, also a dear aunt of Paul, Gloria and family. Funeral Friday. Would friends please meet at 10.00 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium.
DUGGAN On February 9, 2004, peacefully in hospital, James (Jim), aged 83 years, of Pollard Park, Bradford 3 and formerly of Spennymoor, Co. Durham. The loving husband of Margaret, dearly loved dad of Paul and Tricia, very dear father-in-law of Joyce and Nigel, much loved grandad of Christopher and Holly. Funeral service will be held at Nab Wood Crematorium, Shipley on Thursday, February 12 at 1.00 p.m. Will friends please accept this intimation and meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please by request, but donations in lieu may be made to Cancer Research UK, a plate will be available at the crematorium for this purpose. All enquiries to Frank Cooper Funeral Directors. Tel. (01274) 720833.
DUNN February 6, in hospital, of Darlington. Edward (retired Northern Echo employee) in his 83rd year, beloved husband of Elizabeth, dearly loved father of Edward, father-in-law of Pauline and a much loved grandad of Stephen. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation.
DUNN Thomas (Tommy), aged 88 years, of Catterick Village, died peacefully in hospital on February 7. Beloved husband of the late Ethel, much loved dad of Julie, dear father-in-law to Ellis, loving grandad of David, Tracey, Sean and Wendy and great-grandad of Jared, Lauren, Nathan and Sophie. Funeral service at St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Thursday, February 19 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Floral tributes are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond.
DUNNE John William 'Jimmie', aged 86 years, of East Cowton, on February 3, 2004, suddenly and peacefully at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. Beloved husband of the late Norah, much loved father of Bill and Catherine 'Shorty' and dear grandpa to John, Fleur and Warren. A great man who brought richness and pleasure to all who knew him, friends and family alike. 'They broke the mould when they made you'. Funeral service to be held in the Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium on Monday, February 16 at 11.00 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Flowers welcomed or, if preferred, donations for The Alzheimer's Society are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ. Requiescat in Pace
DYNE Newton Hall February 5 (suddenly, at home). June, a devoted mam of Karen and Anthony, loving gran of Kelly, Ella and Mitchell, loved mother-in-law of John and Janet and best friend of Miriam, Ashleigh, Ann and Pauline. A wonderful lady who will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet for service in All Saints Church, Newton Hall on Thursday, February 12 at 9.45 a.m., followed by interment in South Road Cemetery at 10.30 a.m.
EDWARDS February 5 (suddenly), of Jubilee Road, Shildon. Alan Peter Jnr., aged 22 years, a much loved son of Alan and Annette, loving brother of Joe and Marie, a very dear nephew and friend of Michael. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Wednesday, February 11 at 2.55 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Epilepsy Society, c/o Peter's mam and dad.
FEELY On February 7, peacefully in South Church Nursing Home, Bishop Auckland. Alice, aged 97 years, a beloved sister, aunt and great-aunt. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland on Wednesday, February 11 at 12.00 noon, interment will follow in Witton Park Cemetery. R.I.P.
FERGUSON February 8 (in hospital), of Waterside, Darlington. Raymond, dearly loved husband of Iris, dear father of Mark, Neil, Gaye and Lynn and a loving father-in-law and grandfather. Funeral Monday, February 16. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for the British Heart Foundation, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
FISHER Benson (Ben), aged 79 years, on February 10, peacefully in hospital, after a long illness, of Colburn (formerly of Brandon, Co. Durham). Dearly loved husband of Mary, loving dad of Jean and Christine and a dear brother of Nancy. Funeral service in Colburn Methodist Church on Monday, February 16 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Hipswell Cemetery. Friends please meet at Church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given in Church for the Motor Neurone Disease Society.
FOSTER Myra Emmeline passed away peacefully on February 9 at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. Myra, aged 91 years, formerly of Applegarth, Melmerby, a much loved aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service at Allhallowgate Methodist Church, Ripon on Monday, February 16 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment at St. Mary's Church, Wath. Donations, if desired, to the Methodist Church and Friarage Hospital.
GILL Frank, aged 80 years, died peacefully in hospital on February 8, retired M.D. of John H. Gill and Sons (Leeming Bar) Ltd. Beloved husband of the late Betty and a dearly loved uncle. Funeral service to be held at St. Gregory's Church, Bedale on Friday, February 13 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and the Friends of the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
GILLIGAN February 6, peacefully, at Moorlands Residential Home, Darlington. Bertram, aged 91 years, a dear brother, uncle and will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Friday. Family and friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Augustine's Church at 10.45 a.m., followed by interment in the North Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
GORMAN February 10 (peacefully at home), in Newton Aycliffe. Patrick (Pat), aged 60 years, beloved husband of Cath, loving dad of Michael, Gavin and Nicola, also a much loved grandad of Callum and Brandon. The funeral service will take place on Monday, February 16 11.00 a.m. at St. Clare's Church, prior to interment in the West Cemetery, School Aycliffe. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe.
GREENER Sarah Elizabeth (Lizzie, nee Clarkson), aged 89 years, of Easington Colliery. Dearly beloved wife of the late Ronald (Ronnie), most precious mam of Ron, Alan, Bob and the late Harold, mother-in-law of Margaret, Ann, Marjorie and the late Evelyn, much loved nana and great-nana. Back in Dad's arms. Cortege to leave residence on Tuesday for service at the Church of the Ascension, Easington Colliery at 11.00 a.m., prior to an interment at Easington Colliery Cemetery. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.
GREY February 6, of Danesmoor Crescent, Darlington. Alfred Ernest, in his 94th year, dearly loved husband of Barbara, formerly husband of the late Marjorie, loving father of Sandra and Pamela, much loved grandfather and great-grandfather, also a well known beekeeper. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service in Grange Road Baptist Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Grange Road Baptist Church, Grange Road, Darlington.
HALL Framwellgate Moor Suddenly, but peacefully in hospital on February 5, aged 64 years. Shirley, dearly beloved wife of the late Derek, much loved mam of Kevin, Darren and Dean. Will be sadly missed by all her loving family. Cortege leaving home residence on Thursday February 12, at 3.10 p.m. for service and cre mation, Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
HANDLEY Freda February 10 (peacefully, in hospital). Freda, aged 89 years, of Hackworth House Residential Home, Shildon. Loving wife of the late Robert, dearly loved mam of Colin, mother-in-law of Hazel. Funeral service to take place in Shildon Methodist Church on Wednesday February 18, at 10.15 a.m. prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Resting at and inquiries to, Co-op Funeral Service, Elm Cottage, Shildon. Tel: (01388) 774853.
HIRD February 1, peacefully at St. John's Nursing Home, formerly of Bates Avenue, Darlington. Albert, aged 82 years, a dear brother and uncle. Funeral Monday, February 16. Will friends please meet for graveside service 11.30 a.m. at the West Cemetery, Darlington.
HIRST February 5, peacefully with his family (formerly of Hillside Road, Darlington). George James, aged 85 years, devoted husband of the late Hilda, loving father of Barbara, Christine and Ruth and a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Hurworth at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations may be left for church funds.
HODGSON February 8, peacefully, in the Lambert Hospital, of Gillings Court, formerly of Hambleton Place, Thirsk and late of East Harlsey. Annie, aged 87 years, wife of the late James Arthur Hodgson. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, February 13 at 10.45 a.m.
HOLBORN February 12, of Greenside Place, Crook, formerly of High Grange. Olive Maude, aged 91 years, devoted wife of the late James William, beloved mother of Donald and Diane, dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving gran and great-gran. Will friends please meet for service in St. Catherine's Church, Crook at 12.40 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, followed by cremation at Durham.
HOOD February 4 (peacefully). Margaret Cecilia, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Wednesday, February 18. Will friends please meet for service 10.15 a.m. at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
HOPE (nee Rickaby) Laura Widow of the late Fred Hope formerly of Witton Gilbert, also widow of the late Bob Page of Sherburn Road died suddenly at home in Gilesgate on Friday February 6 aged 77 years. Service at St. Giles Church, Durham at 1.00 p.m. on Thursday February 12 followed by cremation at South Road. Sadly missed by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family flowers only please, any donations in lieu to be given to St. Giles Church, Durham.
HOWIE James On February 8, of the Westcott Nursing Home, Peterlee (late of Trimdon Village). Jim, aged 77 years, a dearly beloved husband of the late Sarah, also a dear brother, uncle and great-uncle. Interment Trimdon Grange Cemetery on Friday. Cortege leaving 29 Lilac Grove, Trimdon Village. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass at St. William's R.C. Church, Trimdon Village at 12.30 p.m. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
HUGHES On February 8, 2004, at his home in Barnetby, North Lincolnshire, after a brave fight. Edwin Hughes, aged 76 years (late of Thirn and Leyburn). Husband of Pat, much loved dad of Nicola and Jeremy. The funeral service and cremation has taken place in North Lincolnshire. If desired any donations in memory of Edwin may be sent to The International Myeloma Foundation c/o Huteson and Sons, Funeral Directors, 25 Holydyke, Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire DN18 5PR.
