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WEBSTER March 31 (suddenly, at home), of Darlington, (formerly of Academy Gardens, Gainford). James Alfred, (Jim), aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Kay, loving dad to Mike, a dear father-in-law and doting grandad. Funeral Wednesday April 7. Will friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for Requiem Mass at St. Osmond's Church, Gainford, prior to interment in St. Osmond's church yard
WHARTON March 27 (in hospital), of Strawgate Grove, Stapleton. Frederick Alan (Tanker), aged 52 years, dearly loved partner of Glenys, much loved dad of Andrew, Kelly and Julie, father-in-law of Andrea and Gary and a loving granda of Bradley, Emily and Layla. Funeral Tuesday. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations may be sent for the Macmillan Nurses, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
WHITEHEAD March 22 (suddenly, in hospital), of Darlington, late of Lea Close Farm, Great Stainton. Edward James, aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Olive, a dear father of Margaret, Catherine, Tony and the late Billy, also a devoted grandad of Jane, Stephen, Jennifer, Mandy, Christopher, Sam, Matthew and Amy. Funeral took place on Tuesday, March 30 at Elm Ridge Methodist Church.
WHITTAM March 30, of Coxwold Drive, Darlington, after a long illness in hospital. Hazel, aged 64 years, much loved mum of Gary, Kevin and the late Christopher, loving mother-in-law of Beverley and Susan, beloved nan of Carl and Jonathon, also a cherished daughter of Dorothy and sister of Jackie. Funeral Wednesday, April 7. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at St. Herbert's Church, Darlington prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes, if so desired, to Co-operative Chapels of Rest, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.
WILE March 28 (peacefully, at home). Edith, (nee Rose), aged 82 years, (late of Sherburn Village). A devoted wife of the late Robert, treasured mam of Anne, mother-in-law of Chris, much loved granma to Wayne and Lianne, also great-granma of Dominic and Damion. Funeral to take place on Friday. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium at 10.00 a.m.
WILLIAMS March 25 (peacefully, in hospital), of Heron Drive, Darlington. Beryl, aged 66 years (long serving member at Phoenix Court), much loved wife of Terry, loving mam to Christopher and Anthony, mother-in-law to Val and Kath, also a treasured nanna to James, Sophie, Nicholas and Alice. Funeral Thursday April 1. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Darlington Coronary Support Group. Donations can be made at the Crematorium.
WILLIAMS James Eric (Jim), aged 79 years, peacefully in Richardson Hospital on April 1. Dear husband of Kath, father of Ann, Ian, Phillip and the late Raymond, dear father-in-law of Sandra, Christine and Thomas. Dear grandad of Elizabeth, Andrew, James, Richard, Annette, Teresa, Stephen, Jason, Karl and Mark and dearly loved great-grandad. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, April 7 at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given in Chapel to Cancer Research UK (Teesdale Branch).
WILLIS March 28, of Leesfield Gardens, Meadowfield. Helen, aged 66 years, dearly beloved wife of Peter and a much loved mother, mother-in-law and gran. Will friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Friday, April 2 at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
WILSON March 31 (peacefully), of Shildon. Arthur, (Gina), aged 74 years. Loving husband of Margaret, dearly loved dad of David, Trevor, Diane and the late Peter and Dianna, dear father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad and brother. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Thursday April 8, at 9.10 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired may be sent to, The Butterwick Hospice, MacMillan House, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland.
WRIGHTSON On March 30, peacefully in hospital, of Framwellgate Moor. William, aged 68 years, much loved husband of Joyce, loved father of Neil and Ian and a loved grandad. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Friday, April 2 at 9.00 a.m. for service and cremation.
YOUNG March 27 (peacefully), of Middleton Road, Shildon, (formerly of Ferryhill). Emily, aged 77 years. Beloved sister of James and Donald, also a dear aunt. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham, Crematorium on Monday, April 5, at 10.00 a.m. Emily's family wish to thank all staff at Middleton Road for the loving care given to Emily.
AITKEN Olga (Oggie), aged 81 years, of Oak Tree Court, Colburn, died peacefully in hospital on April 1. Beloved wife of the late Andy, much loved mum of Andrew, Ian, James, Heather and Maureen and a dear mother-in-law, loving nana and great-nana. Funeral service at Colburn Methodist Church on Thursday, April 8 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the Church. Flowers welcome, or if preferred, donations may be given in church for the Alzheimers Society.
APPLETON April 2, peacefully in Hackworth House, Shildon, with her girls. Ruth (nee Cooper), aged 93 years, formerly of Close House and Coundon Grange. Beloved wife of the late Joe, devoted mam of Ros, Claire and Brian, dear mother-in-law to Harry and Rina, a much loved and loving nana of Doug, Ali, Michael and Judi, Nana Ruth to Natalie, David and Leon-Joe, also a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Cortege to leave her daughter's residence at Eldon on Thursday, April 8 at 8.50 a.m. for service in St. Thomas' R.C. Church, Shildon at 9.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Will friends please meet at church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given to Hackworth House Residents' Fund.
BAGNALL On April 8, peacefully in Leeming Garth, formerly of Osmotherley. Lucy, aged 79 years, dearly loved wife of the late Thomas Anthony, loving mother of Richard and John, mother-in-law of Mary and Annette, dearest grandma to Katharine. Funeral service and cremation to be held at West Cemetery, Darlington 2.15 p.m. Monday, April 19. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
BAINBRIDGE Jane, died peacefully in hospital on April 1, aged 88 years. A beloved wife of William, a much loved mother of Michael and Susan and a dearly loved nana and great-nana. Funeral service to be held at St. George's Church, Wilton on Wednesday, April 7 at 11.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Woodlands Crematorium, Scarborough. No flowers by request, but donations in lieu may be given to St. George's Church, Wilton, Cancer Research and the Stroke Ward at Scarborough Hospital. A plate will be provided at the service.
BARDSLEY On April 2, at Huddersfield, formerly of 27 Brentwood, Leyburn. Doris, aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late Charles Bardsley. A graveside committal service will take place at Leyburn Cemetery on Thursday, April 8 at 12.00 noon. Friends please meet at the cemetery.
BARKER April 5 (suddenly at home), of Byland Avenue, Thirsk. Terry, aged 71 years, beloved husband of Edith, dear brother of Ken and brother-in-law to Cynthia and Peter. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Wednesday, April 14 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to Yorkshire Cancer Research.
BOYLE April 4, peacefully at home, of Dean Bank Grange, Ferryhill. Doreen, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Jim, much loved mam of Maureen, Pat and Theresa, dear mother-in-law of Joe, Norman and Alan, precious gran of Emma, Katie and Steven, a loving great-gran to her babies Bethany, Laura and Abigail and also a dear sister and aunt. Requiem Mass to be held at All Saints' R.C. Church, Ferryhill on Wednesday at 9.00 a.m., followed by interment at Chilton. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy.
BREGAZZI On April 1, in hospital, of 9 Bolton Way, Leyburn. Gladys Evelyn, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Laurence and a very dear aunt and great-aunt. Funeral service and cremation at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Tuesday, April 13 at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
BUTTERILL Florence Mary April 5, at Newtown House, Stanhope, late of Wolsingham. Flo, aged 97 years, beloved wife of the late John Esmond (Jack). Will friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, April 14 at 11.00 a.m. No flowers by request.
CAYGILL Joseph April 2, of 7 Neptune Way, Easington Colliery. Joe, aged 96 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Minnie, loving father of June and Margaret, dear father-in-law of Alan and John, also a treasured grandfather and great-grandfather. Interment Easington Colliery Cemetery Thursday. Friends please meet for service at Easington Colliery Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m.
CHRISP Doris Mary Passed peacefully away on April 1, 2004, aged 86 years. Wife of the late Robert Hall Chrisp. Funeral service at Randalls Park Crematorium in Leatherhead on Tuesday, April 13, at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only, but donations if desired to, The Alzheimers Association c/o, W. A. Truelove and Son Limited., 121 High Street, Banstead, Surrey. SM7 2NS. Tel: (01737) 212 160.
COATSWORTH Joseph Percival (Percy), aged 76 years, of West Rackwood Hill, Hamsterley, died suddenly at home, on April 6. Beloved husband of the late Elsie, much loved father of Kenneth and Sheila, a dear father-in-law and loving grandad and very dear friend to Audrey. Funeral service at St. James' Church, Hamsterley on Tuesday, April 13 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given in church for Cancer Research UK and Hamsterley Church Funds.
COOPER On April 6, peacefully at home, in Leeming Bar. Astrid Christine, dearly loved wife of Frank, dearest mum to Michael, Stephanie, Anne and Nico and a dear daughter, sister and sister-in-law. Funeral service to be held in St. John the Baptist Church, Leeming, 11.00 a.m. Monday, April 19, followed by interment.
COTTON April 3, of Brancepeth. Edwin, aged 39 years, dearly loved son and brother of Jean, Tom and Lynn. Funeral Saturday, April 17. Will friends please meet at 1.30 p.m. for service in Brancepeth Castle's Chapel, followed by interment in St. Brandon's Churchyard, Brancepeth.
COUCH April 7 (peacefully), of St. David's Close, Tudhoe. William (Bill), aged 70 years, beloved husband and best friend of Rosemary, much loved dad of Janet and David, dearest father-in-law of Carol, also a dear granda of Kristian, Lee and Michael. Will friends please meet for service in St. David's Church, Tudhoe on Thursday at 12.50 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
