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HOOD February 24 (peacefully). Noel (Robin), aged 89 years, of Brompton, beloved husband of the late Ethel, much loved father of Brian, father-in-law of Rita, grandad of Julie and Graeme. Funeral service to be held at St. Thomas' Church, Brompton on Thursday, March 4 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation. Many thanks go to the Coronary Care staff at the Friarage Hospital.
HORWOOD Doreen Maud (nee Lumley), in Ivybridge, Devon on February 22, aged 78 years, widow of the late Ronald, daughter of the late Lena and John Lumley, much loved mother of Marlene and Christine, grandmother of Andrew, Amy, Neil, David and Kelly and great-grandmother of Bethan and Emily. Tel (01526) 378773.
HUTCHINSON February 21, peacefully in her sleep, of Darlington Manor Residential Home. Kitty, aged 81 years, mum of Sandra, Sylvia and Shirley, mother-in-law of Tom, nanna of Gary, Wayne, Karen, Zoe, James, Michelle and Paul and great-grandma of Rachel, Brett and Kelly. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 3.45 p.m.
JACKSON (nee Martin) February 23, peacefully of Barrington Lodge, Bishop Auckland, (formerly of Willington). Marjorie, aged 72 years, dearly loved wife of the late Derek, only daughter of the late Ella and Harry Martin, loving mum of Barbara and Debora and a much loved grandmother of Peter, Andrew, William and Elizabeth (of America). Funeral Tuesday March 2. Friends please meet for service in St. Stephen's Church, Willington at 2.15 p.m. followed by interment.
JOHNS February 20 (peacefully in hospital), of Gilpin Court, Newton Aycliffe. Joe, aged 75 years, much loved husband of Gladys, loving dad of Stephen, Glynis and Susanne, dearly loved father-in-law to Maureen, Clive and Steven, also a treasured grandad and brother. Funeral Wednesday, February 25. Would friends please meet 3.30 p.m. for service at Durham Crematorium.
JOHNSTON Albert, aged 67 years, on February 25, peacefully, at his daughter's residence in Richmond of Staindrop Road, Darlington. Beloved husband of the late Pat, much loved dad of Susan and Mark and a loving grandad of Luke and Tom, will be sadly missed. Funeral service in St. John's Church, Darlington on Wednesday March 3, at 10.45 a.m. followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired may be given in church for Cancer Research and church funds. Enquiries to, John Blenkiron and Sons, Ltd. Tel: (01748) 850033.
KEARSLEY February 23, of North-allerton. Sharon, aged 29 years, dearly loved daughter of Paddy and Sheila, sister of Julie and Peter, and a dear granddaughter and aunty and special friend of Jared. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church 11.00 a.m. Friday, February 27, followed by interment. Flowers or donations if wished for Cancer Research U.K.. Her love and kindness will be sadly missed.
KELL February 23, peacefully at home, after a long illness. Malcolm Stockdale, aged 51 years, of Darlington, beloved husband of Linda, devoted son of Doreen and the late Tom, a much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, March 2 at Cockerton Methodist Church at 10.10 a.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Friends invited, please meet at Church.
KELLY February 23 (in hospital) of Wood Lane, Ferryhill. Thomas, aged 85 years, dearly loved husband of Jenny and a dear dad of Sheila and Christine, also a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Cortege leaving residence at 11.00 a.m. on Monday, March 1 for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Christine for the hospital funds.
LAMB (Whitley Bay), formerly of Middleton-St- George. Suddenly at home on February 19, aged 87 years. Sarah Monica, (Sally, nee Robinson), beloved wife of the late Stanley, loving mother to Howard and Anthony and the late Nigel, loving sister, grand mother, great-grand mother and mother-in-law. Will be sadly missed by all who loved her. Friends please meet for service at St. Paul's Church, Whitley Bay on Thursday February 26, at 10.30 a.m. followed by cremation at Whitley Bay Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be sent for, The British Heart Foundation and c/o, Melrose and Dennis Funeral Service, 159 Astley Road, Seaton Delaval. NE25 0DL.
LORD Kenneth William (Ken), of High Riggs, Barnard Castle died peacefully in hospital on February 21. Dearly loved husband of Doris, much loved dad of Delcy, Denis and Daphne and a dear father-in-law and loving grandad. Funeral service in St. Mary's Church, Gainford on Friday, February 27 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Church. Family flowers only. If desired donations may be given for Gainford Church Funds.
LOUGHRAN February 25, of Carrville Terrace, Willington. Freda, aged 83 years, beloved sister of Gladys, Irene and the late Madge, also a dearly loved auntie and great-auntie. A nursing sister for many years at Dryburn Hospital, Durham. Would friends please meet for service at Our Lady and St. Thomas' R.C. Church, Willington on Monday, March 1 at 10.00 a.m. Interment to follow.
MACRO February 24 (peacefully in hospital), of Brompton Walk, Darlington. Pamela Leigh Hunt, aged 75 years, beloved wife of Donald, dearly loved mum of David and Wendy, dear mother-in-law and a much loved grandma. Funeral Monday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 3.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for the British Heart Foundation, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
MALPAS February 20 (peacefully, in hospital), of 13 Ruby Avenue, Chilton. Arthur, aged 71 years, beloved husband of the late Joan, a dearly loved dad of Julie, Wendy, Susan, Gary and Jeff, a dear father-in-law, a much loved granda and a loving brother of Barbara. Would friends please meet in St. Aidan's Church, Chilton Friday for a service at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Chilton Cemetery.
MARKS On February 22, of Pendle Close, Peterlee. Ethel (nee Iveson), aged 90 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Hugh. Friends please meet on Friday at 1.00 p.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium. Enquiries to Ivan Cochrane. Tel (0191) 5862136.
MARLEY February 22 (suddenly, in hospital). Bill, aged 70 years, of Broome Road, Carrville, a devoted husband of Doris, loving father to Dennis and Christina, also beloved grandfather and great-grandfather of Emma, Jessica, Joe, Thom, James and Joseph. Funeral to take place on Friday. Will friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment in Belmont Cemetery and afterwards for light refreshments at Belmont W.M.C.
MARSDEN February 21, peacefully at Maple Lodge, Scotton, late of Northallerton and Guisborough. Audrey, aged 75 years, dearly loved wife of the late George Henry, much loved mother of Kathleen and Ian, mother-in-law of Brian and Ann, much loved grandma of Lisa, Katy and Louisa. Funeral service to be held at All Saints' Church, Northallerton on Wednesday, March 3 at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment at Guisborough Cemetery.
MATHER February 25, (after a long illness very bravely borne), of Eastlea, Thornley. Jean, (nee Aunger), aged 71 years. Beloved wife of Kenneth, dearly loved mother of David, Kevin, Graham and Dawn. A dear mother-in-law, also a devoted nana and loving sister of Harry, sister-in-law of Alice. Cortege to leave residence on Tuesday at 1.30 p.m. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium at 2.00 p.m.
MEADS February 23, of West Auckland. Albert F. (Sonny), aged 73 years, beloved husband of Sylvia, also a dear brother and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Monday, March 1 at 1.00 p.m.
MEECHAM February 23, tragically, as the result of an accident. Sean Philip, aged 30 years, dearly beloved son of Don and Fiona, dearly loved brother of Cliff, Laura, Sam and Vicki, dearly loved partner of Helen, a much loved uncle, nephew and cousin and a dear friend to so many. Friends please meet for service at St. Andrew's Church, Haughton, Darlington at 12.15 p.m. on Wed-nesday, March 3, followed by cremation at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St. Andrew's Church, Haughton.
METCALFE February 24, of Bishop Auckland, late of Coundon. John Robert (Jack), aged 82 years, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Would friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium on Mon-day, March 1 at 10.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for the British Heart Foundation may be left after the service.
MITCHELL February 21 (peacefully after a short illness), of Harmire Road, Barnard Castle. Mary, aged 72 years, much loved wife of Les Mitchell (retired Postman), mother of Sandra, Anne, Patsy, Les, Raymond, Maureen, Paul and Evelyn, also a beloved nana and mother-in-law. Sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Friday, February 27 at 1.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to the Great North Air Ambulance.
NATTRASS February 23, of Birch Road, West Cornforth. Bella, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Raymond, a loving mother of Pearl, Jacqueline, Lilian, David, Tony and Alan, also a dear sister, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Service to be held at Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth on Monday at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
NORTON Thomas William (Tommy), aged 79 years, of Marshall Street, Barnard Castle, died peacefully in hospital on February 21. Dearly loved husband of Kathleen and much loved father of Derek. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, February 27 at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given at the Crematorium Chapel for the British Heart Foundation.
PARKER February 20, peacefully at home, of Linden Court, Spennymoor. Sandra (nee Loveday), aged 51 years, beloved wife of Bob, dearest mam of Andrea, Neil and Gayle, loving sister of Janet and Gillian and also a devoted nana of Kay, Nataia, Dylan, Jamie and Ethan. Service to be held at St. Paul's Church, Spennymoor on Thursday at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
PATTERSON February 22, suddenly in hospital, of Thirlmere Road, Darlington. Kenneth (Ken), aged 77 years, beloved husband of Kathleen, loving father of Stephen and Michael, father-in-law of Amanda and Suzanne, grandad of Nicola, Emma, Mark and Oliver and a dear brother and brother-in-law. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church, Woodland Road at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. 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.
PATTERSON February 26 (in hospital), of 1 Hallgarth Terrace, Ferryhill. Barbara, aged 50 years. Dearly loved sister of Jeff and dear auntie of Stuart and loving friend of Joanne. Cortege leaving residence at 2.05 p.m. on Tuesday March 2, for a service in The Village Methodist Church at 2.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Cancer Research.
PATTISON February 21, in hospital, of 69 Derwent Road, Ferryhill. Harold, aged 98 years, dearly loved husband of the late Doris and dear father of Eric. Cortege leaving residence at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, February 26 for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium. Family flowers only.
PILKINGTON nee Carlton February 17, peacefully at Darlington Manor Nursing Home. Joan, aged 69 years, beloved mother of Paul, Brian, Ian, Robert and John and a loving grandmother. Funeral to be held on Thursday, February 26. Would family and close friends please meet at North Road Cemetery at 2.00 p.m., for service and burial. Donations in lieu of flowers to St. Teresa's Hospice, Darlington.
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.
PYBUS February 22, 2004, suddenly but peacefully at his home in Bridlington (formerly of Darlington). John (Jack), in his 93rd year, beloved husband of the late Gladys (nee Hare), loving dad of Jean and the late Carole, loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral details contact F. Kneeshaw and Sons. Tel (01262) 400100.
REDPATH February 23, peacefully at home, in Darlington with her family. Maureen (nee Gent), aged 68 years, dearly loved wife of Ken and a beloved mam and granma. Funeral Tues-day. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
RIDLEY Daisy Florence, of Squires Court, Darlington, aged 91 years. Much loved by her son Peter, his wife Margaret and Alison, Jane, David and great-grandson Tom. She died peacefully on Monday, in hospital, after a short illness, cheerful to the end and especially proud to have helped Oxfam 1980-2003. Friends welcome on Monday, March 1, 11.15 a.m., at Darlington Crematorium Chapel before her burial in West Cemetery.
ROBINSON February 23, peacefully, of Darlington. Lily, aged 83 years, dearly loved wife of Billy, much loved mam of Maureen and will be sadly missed by all the family. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m.
ROLFE February 24, of Beaconsfield Street, North-allerton. Gladys, dearly loved wife of Maurice, loving mother of John and Wendy and a dear grandma. Funeral service to be held in All Saints' Church 11.00 a.m. Monday, March 1 followed by interment.
