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DAVIES Emma To a loving nanna and best friend. You always had the time to spare, to listen, give advice and care, miss you forever, nite nite nanna, all my love, Tracey xxx.
DAY March 21 (peacefully), at Bannatyne Lodge Care Home, Peterlee (late of Morris Crescent, Thornley). Irene (nee Dove), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late George Anthony, dearly loved mother, mother-in-law and a much loved gran and great-gran, also a loving sister. Cortege leaving 29 Ruskin Crescent, Thornley Thursday at 9.35 a.m. Friends please meet at Thornley Methodist Church for service at 9.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
DEAN March 18 (in hospital), of Darlington. George Edwin, beloved husband of the late Dorothy, a dear brother, brother-in-law and a loving uncle. Funeral Wednesday. Would friends kindly meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Flowers may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
DENHAM March 20 (in hospital), of Darlington. George, aged 88 years, beloved husband of Gwendoline, dear father of Michael and Keith and a loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Monday, March 29. Friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Darlington Memorial Hospital, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
FENTON March 23, of Bishop Auckland, formerly of East View, Fulwell. Annie, aged 78 years, beloved wife of the late Matt, dear mother of Vince, mother-in-law to Sue, much loved grandmother of Mark and Carole, also loving great-grandmother to Bradley and Alex. Will friends please meet for service in Woodhouse Close Church, Bishop Auckland at 12.00 noon on Tuesday, March 30, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations may, if desired, be left in church for the Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland.
FISK Robert Edward Fisk, passed away peacefully on March 22 after a long illness, borne with great dignity. Beloved and loving father of Kathryn, much loved brother of Brenda, Margaret, Terry and David. He will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Woodland Road, Darlington on Monday, March 29 at 1.30 p.m., followed by committal at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. All enquiries to Frank Duffy and Son Funeral Service. Tel. Rochdale (01706) 868696.
FOSTER Rene, wife of Stan Foster (Mining Engin-eer), formerly of Bells Folly, Durham City, died in Bradford on March 17. The funeral will take place in Bingley on Monday, March 29. There will be a Memorial Service at Elvet Methodist Church, Durham City. Time and date to be arranged later.
GALLAGHER March 19 (peacefully), at Defoe Court Nursing Home, Newton Aycliffe, (late of Bearpark). James William (Bill), aged 81 years, a loving dad, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral, Monday March 29. Would friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for service at Durham Crematorium. All floral tributes to be sent to the Co-operative Funeral Service, 20 MacMillan Road, Newton Aycliffe.
GLEGHORN March 18, peacefully, of Great Lumley, late of Bearpark. Ralph, aged 94 years, dear husband of the late Doris, much loved father of the late Keith, dear father-in-law of Alwyn, dearest grandfather of Ian, Andrew and Bettina and also a dear great-grandfather to Lewis. Friends please meet at Christ Church, Great Lumley 2.00 p.m. on Friday, March 26 for service, prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Lumley Surgery, Great Lumley, Chester-le-Street.
GOODWIN March 21 (peacefully), of Chapel Hill Road, Peterlee. Rene (nee Quinn), aged 83 years, beloved wife of Stan, much missed mam of Arthur and Carmel, mother-in-law to Joan and John and nana to Carley. Would family and friends please meet for Requiem Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary R.C. Church on Monday, March 29 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request with donations kindly accepted for Cancer Research.
GREEN March 23 (peacefully, in hospital), of Bewick Crescent, Newton Aycliffe. Sandra, aged 56 years, much loved wife of Michael, loving mam to Paul and Andrew, dearly loved mother-in-law to Linda and Natalie, also a devoted grandma. Funeral Monday, March 29. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Darlington.
GRIFFITHS March 20, peacefully at The Marie Curie Centre, Newcastle, after a cruel illness borne with immense courage and untold patience. Jeremy, aged 54 years, darling husband and best friend of Lynne, a much loved and devoted dad of Tom and Richard, also a dearly loved son, brother, son-in-law and brother-in-law. Will friends please meet for service at St. Mary's Church, Shincliffe on Thursday, March 25 at 2.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be given in church for Marie Curie Centre, Newcastle.
HARBRON March 22 (in hospital, surrounded by her loving family), of General Bucher Court, Bishop Auckland, late of Witton Park and Tindale Crescent. Agnes, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas, much loved mother of Janice, Thomas, Brian, Susan and the late Trevor, a darling nana and great-nana, also a dear sister and aunt. Would friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park on Thursday, March 25 at 12.30 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Butterwick Hospice or Macmillan Nurses, c/o Mrs. Susan Moore.
HAYES March 18, (passed away peacefully in her sleep), of St. Helens Nursing Home, Bishop Auckland. Edna, (late of Ferryhill), aged 78 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Isobel and Joseph, beloved aunt of Jean, Tony, Joan, George, Linda and Jack, also much loved sister of the late Vera and John Marrin. Cortege leaving residence of her nephew, Kitchener Terrace, Ferryhill at 12.05 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24, for service in St. Luke's Church at 12.15 p.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
HINDMARCH March 19, tragically, as the result of an accident. Joan, aged 60 years, of Shildon. Beloved wife of Trevor, devoted mam of Paul and Graham, dear mother-in-law to Karen and Debbie, also a much loved and loving grandma, a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 1.10 p.m. on Friday, March 26, followed by cremation at Durham. Flowers may be sent or, if preferred, a donation may be given c/o the family for the Newfoundland Club Welfare Dog Rescue.
HOPE John, died March 20. Dearly beloved son of the late Ethel and John, much loved brother of Stan, Raymond, Marjorie, Josephine, Brian, Kenneth and the late Derrick and Alan, also much loved brother-in-law of Kathie, Edna, Rita, Mary, Sandra and the late Alan, much loved uncle, nephew and cousin. God Bless, will be sadly missed.
HOPE March 20, of 9 Green Rising, Hunwick, Bishop Auckland. John, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Sadie, a dearly loved stepfather of Freda and the late Austin and a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Friends please meet for service at St. Catherine's Church, Crook on Thursday, March 25 at 12.10 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Bus provided from church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Ward 5, Bishop Auckland General Hospital, c/o M. Hope, or plate provided at Durham Cremator-ium. Refreshments afterwards at Belle Vue Working Men's Club, Crook.
HUNTER Newton Hall March 20, peacefully, in hospital. Frank, aged 77 years, dearly loved husband of Betty, beloved father of Bill, Geoff, Ian and Wendy and also a very dear grandfather to all the family. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. Thursday, March 25 for service and cremation.
HUTCHINSON March 20, peacefully with dignity, in hospital, of Croft Rigg, Brandon. Madge (former Mayoress of Durham 1987-1988), aged 71 years, beloved daughter of the late John and Linda and dear cousin of Betty, Alec, Margaret and Olivia. To be received into St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Thurs-day, March 25 at 6.15 p.m. for Funeral Mass on Friday at 11.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for church funds may be given after the service.
KIPLING March 20 (peacefully, in hospital), of Windsor Terrace, Leeholme. Sarah, aged 91 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Albert, a much loved mother of Raymond, Keith, Sheila and Brian, a dear mother-in-law of Valerie and Roy, also a dear grandma of Craig and Emma. Cremation Friday, March 26 at Durham, following a service in the Crematorium Chapel at 10.30 a.m. Friends please meet at the Crematorium.
LEADBEATTER March 20, in hospital, of Town Green, Manfield. Jean, aged 75 years, beloved wife of the late Bob, dearly loved mother of Valerie, Dave and Paul, mother-in-law of Alan, Dawn and Ruth and a loving grandma and great-grandma. Funeral Tuesday, March 30. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please.
LEE March 19 (peacefully, in hospital), of Tudhoe Moor, Spennymoor. Zoe Marie, aged 7 weeks, a much loved daughter of Leila and Simon, sister of Nikki, Daniel, Kaitlin and Charlotte, also dearly loved granddaughter of Joyce. Funeral Thursday. Will friends please meet at 11.00 a.m. for service in St. Andrew's Church, followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery.
LISTER On March 18, in hospital and of 8 Redhills Lane, Durham. Margaret Elizabeth (Peggy), aged 86 years, beloved wife of George Harold, a much loved mother of David and Michael and a loving grandmother. Would friends please meet for service at St. John's Church, Nevilles Cross on Friday, March 26 at 10.45 a.m., cremation to follow at Durham. Family flowers only please.
LOWER March 18 (peacefully, in hospital), of Eden Drive, Sedgefield. Dorothy (nee Jones), aged 72 years, beloved wife of Fred, loving mother of Raymond, Diane, Pam and Mandy, also mother-in-law, sister, grandmother and a dear friend. Funeral service to be held at Sedgefield Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 24 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
LUNN March 19, of Milbank Court, Darlington. Brian, aged 67 years, dearly loved husband of Christine, dear father of John and Scott, loving grandad of Alastair, much loved son of Ivy and dear brother of Maureen. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church at 10.15 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
MARCHAL March 19 (suddenly at home), of Front Street, Sowerby, Thirsk. Catherine (Kitty), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Edward John, dear stepmother of Ted and Robin and grandmother to Louise, Peter, Edgar and Cary, aunt of Michael and Reg Horner and great-aunt of Kirsty and Amy. The funeral service will be held at St. Oswald's Church, Sowerby on Tuesday, March 30 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the Macmillan Nurses and Thirsk Ambulance Service.
MARSLAND March 21, suddenly at Yewborough Lodge, Leyburn (formerly of Cross Gates, Leeds). Steven James, aged 52 years, beloved husband of the late Sue, dearly loved father of John, Annie and James, a much loved partner of Meg and a very dear brother and uncle. Funeral service and cremation at Lawnswood Crematorium, Leeds on Monday, March 29 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK (plate in chapel), or c/o Sanderson and Co., Funeral Directors, St. Matthew's Works, Leyburn, N. Yorks. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
MAXWELL John Robert, of Easington Village, suddenly in hospital on March 21, aged 65 years. Jack, a much loved husband to Margaret and a devoted dad to Beverley, also a dear father-in-law to Kenneth and a cherished grandad to Steven Robert. Cortege to leave residence on Thursday for service at St. Mary's Church, Easington Village at 1.40 p.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.
MAYCOCK March 19, peacefully in hospital, of Kensington Gardens, Darlington. Bill, aged 80 years, dearly loved husband of Peggy, a dear dad of Dave, father-in-law of Anne and grandad of Lee. Funeral Friday, March 26. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at 1.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the British Heart Foundation.
METCALFE (nee Mounsey) March 19. Jean, of Saxon Green, Escomb, aged 64 years, beloved wife of the late Michael, much loved and respected mother of Peter and Denice, a dearly loved grandma of Ashley, Miles and Robyn, also a much loved sister to Brenda, Karen, June, Norman and Joe and dear sister-in-law and aunt. Will all friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park at 9.30 a.m. on Friday, March 26, prior to interment in Witton Park Cemetery. Never to be forgotten
MEW March 22, in hospital, of 2 Chantry Garth, West Witton. Edward William, aged 89 years, beloved husband of Jean. Funeral service at St. Bartholomew's Church, West Witton on Friday, March 26 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds and the Friarage Hospital (plate in church) or c/o Sanderson and Co., Funeral Directors, St. Matthew's Works, Leyburn, N. Yorks. Friends please meet at the church.
MINHINNETT March 22 (suddenly), of Greenfields Nursing Home, Newton Aycliffe (formerly of Spennymoor). Tom, aged 92 years, beloved husband of Mary, loving step father of Brenda and John, dearest step father-in-law of John and Tracy and also a dear grandad and great-grandad. Service to be held at Rosa Street Methodist Chapel on Friday at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Greenfields Residents Fund.
MORRIS Stan March 18, peacefully in his sleep, formerly of Bedford Street, Darlington. Stan, aged 82 years, well known in local brass band circles, sadly missed by Patsy, Graham, Ray, Jackie and grandchildren Dawn, Mark, Ian, Neil and Elizabeth and great-grandchildren. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for Cockerton Prize Silver Band, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
NAISBITT March 20, peacefully at home, with his family, at Shildon. Reginald (Reg), aged 76 years, devoted husband of the late Jean, beloved father of John, Stephen, Janet and Barbara, dear father-in-law to Susan and Graeme, also a much loved and loving granda and great-granda. Cortege to leave his daughter's residence South Church, at 8.50 a.m. on Thursday, March 25. Will family and friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 9.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington.
NEWCOMBE March 20 (peacefully in hospital). Cliff, aged 75 years, of Brompton, beloved husband of Doreen and a much loved dad, father-in-law and grandad. Funeral service to be held at St. Thomas' Church, Brompton on Monday, March 29 at 10.30 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Church and Ward 14 at the Friarage Hospital.
