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GEDYE Ruth Frances 12.01.86 - 14.02.04 Ruth lost her battle against leukaemia on Valentine's Day. She passed away peacefully in her favourite place; at home, surrounded by her family. She died confident in the faith that had sustained her throughout her life. She is resting in peace. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Monday, February 23 at 11.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. If you feel flowers are appropriate, please bring a single flower or donations for Cancer Research U.K. are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. DL10 4AJ. Ruth requested that bright clothes are worn (although black trousers are ok) and the boys are excluded from wearing pink!
GILL February 18 (in hospital), of 15 Lydgate Lane, Wolsingham. Kenneth, aged 72 years, dearly loved husband of Mary, loving father of Alistair and Margaret, father-in-law of Clive and Judy, much loved grandfather of Natalie, Martin and Helen and a dear son of Hilda and the late George. Cortege leaving residence at 10.25 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24 for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Weardale Community Hospital, plate at the crematorium. Bus provided, leaving from residence.
GOTT February 14 (suddenly, in hospital), of Emmerson Square, Thornley. Olive (nee Painter), aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Charles, dearly loved mother of Charles, dearest mother-in-law of Jean and a much loved granny of Joncharles and Charlotte Rae. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 12.35 p.m. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service and cremation at 1.00 p.m.
GRAY February 17 (suddenly, in hospital), of Hanover Court, Durham, (formerly of Framwellgate Moor and Tudhoe). Winnie, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, a dearly loved mam of Pam and Celia, a dear mother-in-law of Paul and Bill and a much loved nana of Graham, Clare and Lucy and great-nana to Owen. Would friends please meet at Durham Crematorium, Monday for a service and committal at 11.00 a.m.
GRIFFITHS February 16 (peacefully), of Bishop Auckland. Eileen (formerly Short, nee Hutchinson), aged 76 years, loving wife of the late Ted and also the late George Short, dearly loved mam of Valerie, treasured nanna of Lucy, fondly remembered by Simon and Malcolm, also a sadly missed aunt, great-aunt, sister and friend. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church on Tuesday, February 24 at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
HALL February 15 (in hospital), of West End Villas, Crook. Emily, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Robert William Hall, will be sadly missed by Joan and all of Emily's family and friends. Funeral Thursday February 19. Would friends please meet 1.30 p.m. for service in Crook Methodist Church followed by intermernt in Crook Cemetery.
HARRISON February 20 (peacefully, at home), in Woodham Village, (formerly of Gilesgate Moor, Durham). Sheila Margery, (nee Nelson), aged 68 years. Beloved wife of Les, a loving mam of Neil and also a much loved mother-in-law and grandma. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, February 25, 1.30 p.m. at Durham Crematorium. All friends are welcome, please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be made at the crematorium for Cancer Research.
HARROP February 18, suddenly, of Darlington (formerly of Newton Aycliffe). Len, aged 56 years, a loved one of Maggie and a much loved dad, grandad and brother who will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please.
HESLOP February 14 (peacefully, at home), Berwick Court, Trimdon Grange. William Edwin (Ted), aged 78 years, beloved husband of Betty, dear brother of Jean and brother-in-law of Vera. Cortege leaving residence Friday 9.50 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Alban's Church for service at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Cancer Research.
HODGSON Peacefully at home in Gosforth on February 15, aged 82 years. Elsie Blanche (nee Curtis), formerly of Rosemead Avenue, Willington. Dear wife of the late Gordon, loving mother of Julie, Eileen and special son-in-law Dave, treasured gran (Elsie baby), of Philip and Stephen, much loved by Sandra Jost, Kathleen and Joan. Forever in our hearts and always remembered with love. Funeral service at St. Stephen's Church, Willington, County Durham on Monday February 23, at 11.30 a.m. followed by interment in Willington Cemetery.
HOPE February 15, suddenly, at home, after an illness bravely borne at Bellevue, Terrace, Middleton-St-George. John Robert, aged 63 years, dearly loved husband of June, much loved dad of Andrew, Lesley and Nigel, a loving father-in-law and grandad. Funeral Thursday February 19. Friends please meet for service in St. Laurence's Church, Middleton-St-George at 12.45 p.m. followed by cremation at Darlington Cremator ium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired for, The Oncology, James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough.
JEFFERSON On February 12. Joseph Robert, peacefully in hospital after a short illness, aged 90 years, of Carlton Husthwaite. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret and a loving brother and uncle. Funeral service and interment at St. Mary's Church, Bagby on Thursday, February 19 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, will be for Church Funds and the Friarage Hospital.
JOBES Jean February 13, of Quetlaw Road, Wheatley Hill. Jean, aged 69 years, a dearly beloved wife of Alan, a loving mother of Jacqueline and Coral, a dear mother-in-law of Andrew and Robert and also a treasured nana of John, Dianne, Stuart and Scott. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Thursday. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at All Saint's Church, Wheatley Hill at 2.45 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to, Gretton Court Nursing Home, Hartlepool, c/o, Alan. Bus provided.
KEIRL February 18 (peacefully, at home), of Middlestone Moor. Kenneth, aged 59 years, dear husband of Muriel, beloved dad of Suzy, loving father-in-law of Dave, devoted grandad of Chloe and also a dear brother and brother-in-law. Service to be held at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Tuesday at 11.15 a.m., followed by interment in York Hill Cemetery.
KELL February 13 (peacefully, at home), of Broome Road, Carrville. May, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late George, much missed mother of Les, Heather and Raymond. Will family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thurs-day, February 19 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only, with donations kindly accepted by the Skin Cancer Association. Plate provided at the Crematorium.
KERSHAW On February 13, peacefully at the Friary Hospital, Richmond. Brian, aged 71 years, beloved husband of Bernie and a very dear father of Patricia and Carol. Funeral service and interment at St. Mary's Church, Redmire on Saturday, February 21 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between the Macmillan Nurse Fund and Yorkshire Cancer Research (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
KIRKMAN Sunderland, formerly of Hunwick. Peacefully, in hospital on February 17, aged 80 years. Vivienne, (nee Todd). The devoted wife of John, a much loved mother of Helen and Jane. Vivienne will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. The service will be held at Burn Park Methodist Church on Monday, February 23, at 3.00 p.m. prior to cremation at Sunderland Crematorium at 3.30 p.m.
LAMB (Tony), aged 64 years, of Old Eldon, died February 19. Devoted husband of Doris, loving father of Susan, Stephen, Andrew, Craig, Anthony and Nicola, dearly loved brother of Nancy and a devoted grandad and father-in-law. Funeral service in St. Mark's Church, Eldon at 11.30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Cemetery. Friends please meet at church. Till we meet again
LEACH February 15, suddenly at home, Hunwick. Jack, aged 86 years, devoted husband of Eva, beloved dad of June, John, Harry and Roy, a dear father-in-law, much loved and loving grandad and great-grandad, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19.
LINSLEY February 14, formerly of Spennymoor and Even-wood. Norman, aged 80 years, beloved husband of the late Stella Margaret, dear father of Rex, also a dear grandfather and great-grandfather. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday, February 23 at 2.00 p.m.
LISTER On February 14, suddenly in hospital, of Shotton Colliery. Lindsay, aged 87 years, a much loved husband to Chrissie (nee Griffiths), a devoted dad, also a dear father-in-law and a cherished grandad and great-grandad. Cortege to leave residence on Thursday for service in St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 2.10 p.m., prior to a cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.
LITTLE Emily, formerly of Whitesmocks Avenue, Durham. Died peacefully at Winchester on February 3, 2004, aged 83 years. Dearly beloved wife of Rev'd Eric Little. She will be sadly missed by all. Now in God's care. Thanksgiving service Saturday, February 28, at 2.00 p.m. in St. Cuthbert's Church, Durham. All Emily's friends are welcome, refreshments afterwards in Community Room. Donations if so desired to, St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Park Road, Nevilles Cross, Durham.
LUPTON February 13, peacefully, at The Grange, Darlington. Freda, dear mother of Barbara and Stephen, mother-in-law of Brian and Pauline, also a much loved grandmother and sister. Funeral Monday, February 23. Will friends please meet for service 3.00 p.m. at St. Andrew's Church, Haughton, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancerbridge, St. Camillus, Oakwood, Hexham, NE46 4JY.
MASTERS February 13 (at home), of Water View, Middleton-St-George. Joan, aged 88 years, dearly beloved wife of Ted, loving mum of Derek, Howard and Jean, a dear mother-in-law and a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Friday. Would friends kindly meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Cancer Research c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
McGEE February 12 (suddenly, in hospital). Jim, aged 70 years of Newton Aycliffe, (born 24 July 1933 in Sunnyside, Crook). Much beloved husband of Teresa, loving father of Stephen and Anthony and Andrew and grandfather of David, also a much loved father-in-law to Terri and Sandra. Funeral Thursday February 19. Will friends please meet for service 1.00 p.m. at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe followed by interment at West Cemetery. Any inquiries to, Co-operative Funeral Service, MacMillan Road, Newton Aycliffe. Tel: (01325) 300510. Jim will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
McGREGOR passed away at Louth County Hospital on February 13, 2004. Wally (Mac), aged 80 years of Alford, formerly of Darlington. Dearly loved husband of Eileen, much loved father of Pauline and Christine, father-in-law of Philip and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at Boston Crematorium on Friday February 20, at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to, Lindsey Blind Society c/o, D. W. Bloomer and Sons Limited, 39 South Street, Alford. LN13 9AJ.
McLAFFERTY February 19 (suddenly, at home). Eneis (Mac), aged 66 years, dearly loved partner of Barbara, loving dad of Tracey, Collette, Annette and Eddy, dear step father of David and a loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Friday, February 27. Will friends please meet for service at St. Thomas Aquinas' R.C. Church, Darlington 10.30 a.m., prior to interment in the North Cemetery. R.I.P
McMANUS February 18 (suddenly, in hospital). Olive (nee Newlove), aged 92 years, of Heaviside Place, Gilesgate, a loving wife of the late Patrick, devoted mother of David and the late Patrick and Gwendoline-Mary, mother-in-law to Jackie, treasured grandma of Kevin, Wendy, Vicki, Stephen and the late Garry, much loved great-nana and a dear friend of Walter. Funeral to take place on Tuesday. Would friends please meet for service at St. Giles' Church at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
MORLEY February 16, at St. Helens Care Home (formerly of Southend Avenue, Darlington). Amelia Bertha, aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Reg, dearly loved mam of Howard and a loving grandma of Emma. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
MORRISON M.J.F. (Bobby) On February 10. Father of Guy, brother of June Fife, late of Faceby.
NATTRASS February 17 (suddenly), of Ferryhill. Arthur, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Blanche, loving father of Brenda, Dorothy, Christine and Dennis, also a much loved father-in-law and grandad. Funeral Monday. Would friends please meet at 12.15 p.m. for service in St. Luke's Church, followed by cremation at Durham. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
NIXON February 12 (in hospital), of Barnard Castle. Edward (Ted), aged 77 years, husband of the late Kitty, much loved father and grandad. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Barnard Castle Methodist Church on Wednesday, February 18 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment.
NORMAN February 14, of Dalton Cottages, Shildon. Ray, aged 58 years, dearest father of Kevin and Michelle. Interment Monday, February 23 in Shildon Cemetery, following a service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 11.30 a.m. Friends please meet at Church.
O'REILLY February 14 (peacefully, in hospital), of Bank Top Terrace, Trimdon Village. John, aged 88 years, beloved brother of the late Elizabeth, dear friend of Norma, Joe and family. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium Friday for service and cremation at 3.00 p.m.
PORTER Alec, aged 79 years of Startforth, Barnard Castle. Died peacefully at The Richardson Hospital on February 18, beloved husband of the late Nancy and the late Jean, much loved dad of Patsy, dear stepfather to Clare, Graham and Edith and loving grandad of Tom and Sarah. Funeral service at HolyTrinity Church, Startforth on Tuesday February 24, at 2.00 p.m. followed by interment in the church yard. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired donations may be given in church for Cancer Research U.K. and church funds.
