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TANNER February 8 (in hospital), of 9 St Hild's Court, Gilesgate Moor, Durham. Ambrose, aged 70 years, brother of Alec and the late Edward and loving son of the late Edward and Everleen. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate on Thursday, February 12 at 10.30 a.m. Interment to follow in Belmont Cemetery. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
TATE (Coundon) Mary Lilian, died February 6. Dearest aunt, very caring, always kind, beautiful memories left behind. God bless. Lilian and the Tate family.
TATE February 6, peacefully, at Greenfields Nursing Home, Newton Aycliffe, formerly of Coundon. Mary Lilian, aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Adolphus and a much loved mother and grandmother. Funeral Thursday. Please meet for service in St. James' Church, Coundon at 12.45 p.m., followed by private interment. No flowers please.
TAYLOR On February 8 (peacefully at home), of Waskerley Drive, Shotton Colliery. Bill (William Granville), aged 84 years, a dearly loved husband of Miriam (nee Wild) and a dearest dad of Marlene, Elizabeth, Colin, Ivan, Cec and Julie, also a special grandad to Allison, Ian, Helen, Simon, Darren, Sarah, Rachel, Jason, Leighanne and Martha. Friends please meet on Friday at 1.30 p.m. for service at St. Saviour's Church, cremation to follow at Durham Crematorium at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Cochrane's Funeral Directors. Tel. (0191) 5862136.
THOMPSON Delves Lane, Consett. February 5, aged 73 years, Dick, devoted husband of Joyce, loving dad of Andrew. Will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Private service, no letters or cards please. Donations to Leukemia Research.
TOWNSEND February 9 (in hospital), of King William Street, Darlington. Jane Ann, aged 79 years, dearest mam of Patricia, Caroline, John Thomas, James, Peter, Patrick, Philip and Elizabeth, much loved grandma, great-grandma and |W098|great-great-grandma, also a dear sister. Will be sadly missed by all the family and her many friends. Funeral service to take place in St. Columba's Church on Wednesday, February 18 at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment East Cemetery.
TURNBULL February 10 (in hospital), of 9 Archery Rise, Nevilles Cross, Durham. Barbara, aged 94 years, dearly loved wife of the late Humphrey, also a dear mother of the late Peter, mother-in-law to Ann and grandmother to Scott and Ross. Funeral Private.
VAREY On February 6, peacefully in hospital. Caroline (Coral), daughter of the late Florrie and Jim, sister of the late Maggie, Bissy, Jim, Mary and Joe, dearest aunt of Mary and Caroline, also a much loved great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, February 11. Cortege leaving John Meynell Funeral Service, 148/150 North Road, Darlington at 12.25 p.m. Service to be held in St. Alphonsus' Church, North Ormesby at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in Acklam Cemetery. Friends and relatives kindly invited. Rest in peace, God Bless.
WALLACE February 5 (peacefully in hospital), of Blair Grove, Bishop Auckland. Jim, aged 64 years, dearly loved husband of Elaine, loving dad of Jan and Ian, a very dear father-in-law, brother and uncle. Would friends please meet for service in Bishop Auckland Methodist Church, on Thursday, February 12 at 12.00 noon, followed by private cremation. No flowers at Jim's own request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Woodland Trust or the British Heart Foundation, c/o Jim's family.
WALLER February 6 (peacefully, in hospital), late of Thornley. Robert (Bobby), aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth, dearly loved dad, a much loved grandad and a loving brother and uncle. Cortege leaving Berry Avenue, Trimdon Grange Thursday at 11.50 a.m. Friends please meet at Thornley R.C. Church for Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon., followed by interment at Thornley Cemetery. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
WALLER February 4, suddenly at home, of Estoril Road, Darlington. Lena (nee Smith), aged 78 years, loving mam to Trevor, also a much loved auntie. Funeral Wednesday, February 11. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Cockerton Methodist Church, Darlington, followed by interment in the East Cemetery.
WILKINSON February 11 (suddenly in Stranraer), of Zetland Street, Darlington. Raymond, aged 45 years, devoted husband and best friend of Judith, worshipped dad of Graeme. Funeral particulars later.
WILSON David (Dave) Aged 68 years. Suddenly, in hospital February 11, of High Coniscliffe, (formerly of Townend Farm, Archdeacon, Newton). Deeply loved husband and friend of June, dearly loved son of Phyllis, much loved father of Nigel, Denise and Julie, loving stepfather, a wonderful grandad to his twelve grandchildren and a dear brother of Trevor, Colin and Evan. Funeral Friday, February 20. Friends please meet for service in St. Edwin's Church, High Coniscliffe at 2.00 p.m. followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent c/o, Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Cockerton, Darlington.
WILSON February 6 (peacefully, after a short illness), of Berwick Court, Trimdon Grange. Rita, (nee Rose), aged 58 years. Devoted mam of Andrea and Ashley, dearest mother-in-law of Paul and a much loved nanna of James and Abbie. Cortege leaving Byfield, Coxhoe, Thursday 9.45 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Alban's Church, Trimdon Grange for service at 10.00 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham.
WILSON February 7, peacefully, at home. Edward Ernest (Eddie), aged 74 years, of Darlington. Beloved husband of Dorothy, loving father and father-in-law of John and Beverly, a dear brother and friend to many. Funeral service to take place on Friday, February 13 at Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church at 12.30 p.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends invited, please meet at the Church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Church Funds or St. Teresa's Hospice.
YOUNG February 8, of 7 Joyce Terrace, Ushaw Moor. Ruth, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Edward, much loved mother of Dennis and Doreen and a dear grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Friday, February 13 at 11.30 a.m.
BAGLEY February 13 (suddenly, at home), of Richmond Road, Skeeby. Doris Mary, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late George, dearly loved mum of Peter and Margaret, a dear mother-in-law and much loved grandma of Gillian, Laura and Georgina. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Agatha's Church, Skeeby at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BAINBRIDGE Alan, formerly of Stanley, Crook, died February 16, aged 68 years, at Clayton West, Huddersfield. Son of the late Arthur and Doris and brother to Arthur.
BOWES February 16 (suddenly), of Mickle Grove, Leeholme. May, aged 72 years, a dearly beloved wife of the late Lenny, a cherished mother and gran, also a dear sister. Cremation Monday, February 23, at Durham following a service inThe Crematorium Chapel at 10.00 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to, Ward 2, Bishop Auckland General Hospital. 'Will be sadly missed all who knew her'.
BOWMER February 18 (peacefully, at home), of Brinkburn Close, Bishop Auckland, (formerly of Jarrow). Robert, (Bob), aged 84 years, a dearly loved husband of Doris, a dearest father of Stephen and Lynne and a dear father-in-law of Dennis and Bridget, also a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Cremation Monday, February 23, at Durham, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 3.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the cremator ium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to, The Heart Foundation c/o, Mr. Jack Fowler, 34 Northumberland Avenue, Bishop Auckland. DL14 6NF.
BOYNTON February 13 (in hos-pital), of Cragwellside, Darlington. Terry (Tuts), aged 59 years, dearly beloved husband of Bernadette, adored dad of Karen and Mandy, loving grandad of Laura, Kyle and Niamh, dearly loved son of Amy and Frank and a dear brother of Frankie. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BRUNSKILL Miriam, aged 82 years, on February 11, peacefully in the Friary Hospital, of Brokes, Richmond. Beloved wife of the late Jim Brunskill, sister of the late Dennis, dear sister-in-law of Doris and loved by all the family. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Wednesday, February 18 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
CHAPMAN (nee Smelt) February 14, of Darlington. Doreen (Dot), aged 83 years, a beloved wife of the late James Henry, a dearly loved mother to Anne, Shirley, Christ-opher, Elizabeth, Stewart and Anita, a dearly loved nanna and great-nanna, also a much loved mother-in-law. Will friends please meet for service at St. Mark's Church, North Road, Darlington on Friday, February 20 at 12.30 p.m., prior to interment at North Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory for St. Teresa's Hospice.
CLAPHAM February 12, at Elderwood House, Darlington, formerly of Bowen Road. Mary Margaret, aged 91 years, life long friend of Roma and dear friend of Elsie and Audrey. Funeral Thursday, February 19. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
COLCOUGH February 16 (peacefully, in her sleep), of Consett, late of Stanhope. Margaret, aged 67 years, much loved wife of Donald, dearly loved mam to Graham, Ian, Stuart and Duncan, loving mother-in-law and sister, devoted nana and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Mountsett Crematorium on Mon-day, February 23 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research U.K., 6 Lambton Road, Jesmond, NE2 4RX.
COLEMAN February 16 (suddenly), of Grey Street, Darlington. Tony, aged 57 years, a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Wednesday, February 25. Would friends please meet 11.00 a.m. for service in St. William's R.C. Church, Darlington, followed by interment in the North Cemetery.
COOPER February 18 (suddenly), of Westmoor Close, Spennymoor. John Edward, (Ted), aged 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Joan and a very dear brother-in-law and uncle. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor, Monday, February 23, for a service at 2.30 p.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request.
CREE Jane Annie, aged 90 years, of Short Street, Bishop Auckland, (late of Evenwood). Died in hospital on February 13, a dearly loved wife of the late Ronald (Ronnie), mam of Marjorie and the late Denis, gran of Dilys and Stephen, great-gran of Matthew and Helene. Cremation Friday February 20, at Darlington, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 10.15 a.m. No flowers please, donations in lieu to, The Air Ambulance, a collection plate will be at the crematorium.
DOBBIN February 17 (peacefully, in hospital), of Webb Close, Newton Aycliffe. Edward, aged 83 years, much loved brother of Joseph and the late Thomas, Veronica, Mary, Catharine and Elizabeth, also a loving uncle. Funeral Friday, February 27. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for Requiem Mass at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by interment in Stephenson Way Ceme-tery. No flowers by family's request.
DOWSON February 13 (peacefully), of Toronto, Bishop Auckland. Jennie, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Cecil, a much loved mother of Terry, dearest mother-in-law of Dorothy, loving grandma of Craig and wife Val and Lisa and her partner Graeme, a dear great-grandma to Morgan Olivia, also a dearest auntie of Corbett and wife Margaret. Will be sadly missed by all her friends. Funeral Friday, February 20. Would friends please meet 1.10 p.m. for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
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.
FALLON February 12 (in hospital), of Carvis Close, Brandon. John, aged 81 years (ex Bugle Major 6th D.L.I.), much loved husband of Miriam, a dear dad, grandad and great-grandad. Service and committal in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday. Would friends please meet at the Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham.
FENWICK February 11 (peacefully, in Howlish Hall Nursing Home, Coundon), late of Percy Street, Bishop Auckland. Ronnie, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Doreen, also a dearest friend to Ken and Joan Oliver. Funeral private.
FOSTER February 11, suddenly at home, Walmer Avenue, Bishop Auckland. Judith, aged 47 years, much loved daughter of Frank and Lena, dearly loved sister of Malcolm and Neil, a very dear sister-in-law to Catherine, also a much loved and loving aunt to Fiona, Sarah, Claire, Anthony, Emily and James. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.00 noon on Friday, February 20, followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery. R.I.P.
FOSTER February 17, of Beechburn Park, Crook. Hilda, aged 80 years, a beloved wife of the late Alfred, a dearly loved mother of Valerie, a dear mother-in-law of Denis, a loving grandmother of Jonathan and a dear aunt. Friends please meet for service in St. Thomas' Church, Stanley, Crook on Saturday, February 21 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Crook Cemetery.
