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McBRIEN April 26, of South Terrace, Darlington. The Reverend Father Martin McBrien, aged 93 years, beloved brother of the late Father Philip McBrien, Mary and Elizabeth and a dear brother-in-law of Bill Allan. Father McBrien is to be received into St. Augustine's Church on Wednesday, May 5 at 7.00 p.m. Requiem Mass Thursday, May 6 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment at St. Osmund's Church, Gainford. "On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy" R.I.P
McLAY April 30, peacefully in hospital, of The Headlands, Darlington. Neil, aged 54 years, beloved husband of Christine, dearly loved father of Helen and Andrew, much loved brother of Barbara and the late Enid and also a dear brother-in-law. Funeral Monday, May 10. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 2.15 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be sent for Ward 43, Darlington Memorial Hospital, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
MELVIN April 25 (suddenly at home), in Billingham. Charles Thomas (Tom), aged 80 years, (retired Superintendent with the Police Force), dear father of Alan, father-in-law of Edna and a dearly loved grandad of Lee and Andrew. Will be very sadly missed. Funeral service takes place on Thursday, April 29 at St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium at 11.15 a.m., prior to cremation.
METCALFE April 24 (peacefully), of Darlington. Cecil, aged 81 years, dearly loved husband of Gladys, a dear dad of Sheila and Jean, also a much loved grandad and father-in-law. Funeral Friday, April 30. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass 12.30 p.m. at St Augustine's R.C. Church, prior to burial at the West Cemetery, Darlington. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Coronary Care Unit, Darlington Memorial Hospital. R.I.P
MEZZO April 23, of Eshwood Gardens, New Brance-peth. Leo John, aged 94 years, dearly loved husband of Lillie, a loving father of Tony, Renee and Philip and a dear father-in-law, grandpa and great-grandpa. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, April 29 at 1.00 p.m.
MONTGOMERIE April 21 (suddenly, at home), in Northallerton. Heather, dearly loved mother of Fiona and the late Iain. Funeral service and cremation to be held at West Cemetery, Darlington on Friday, April 30 at 1.15 p.m.
MORRISON (Houghton-le-Spring) Peacefully in hospital on April 22, aged 90 years, Gordon, much loved husband of the late Ivy, loving brother of Jessie, special uncle to Ian and Harry, also very special friend of Isa. Friends please meet for service in St. Michael's R.C. Church, Houghton on Thursday, April 29, at 1.00 p.m. prior to interment in Darlington Cemetery.
MOSES April 24 (peacefully, in hospital), of Thirlmere, Spennymoor, formerly of Newton Aycliffe. John (Jack), Serving Brother of the Order of St. John, aged 78 years, beloved husband of May, loving dad of Pauline, Karen, John and Jackie, dearest brother of Ethel, dear father-in-law and also a devoted grandad and great-grandad. Would friends please meet for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe on Tuesday at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington.
MUCKLEY April 24 (peacefully), at Houghton-le-Side. Andrew, aged 58 years. Dearly loved husband of Carol. Funeral Tuesday, May 4. Would friends please meet for service at St. Michael's Church, Heighington 2.00 p.m. prior to cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to, St. Teresa's Hospice, Woodland Road, Darlington. DL3 7UA.
MULLEN April 27 (peacefully, in hospital), of Gurney Street, Darlington. Georgina (Peggy), aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mam to David, loving mother-in-law to Brenda, dearly loved nana to Suzanne, Clare and Lisa, also a treasured great-grandma to Ben and Jade. Funeral Wednesday, May 5. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
MUSGRAVE April 26 (suddenly), of Leeholme Road, Lee holme. James Patrick (Jim), aged 72 years. A loving brother of Monica and the late Kate, Wilf, Bernard and Mary, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Requiem Mass to be held in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Coundon on Saturday, May 1, at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment in the church yard. Would friends please meet at church. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. R.I.P.
NATTRASS April 26 (peacefully), of Grinstead Way, Carr-ville, Durham. Audrey May, aged 84 years, dearly loved mother of Audrey and Brian, a dear mother-in-law of John and June, also devoted granma of Emma and Katie. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Saturday at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Osteoporosis c/o the family. Plate provided at the Crematorium.
NICHOLSON April 21, of 7 Knoll Avenue, Darlington. Margaret, aged 64 years, passed away in hospital. Taken to rest on April 29 at West Cemetery, Darlington. Ray and Margaret's family thank neighbours in Darlington for kind messages of sympathy. Appreciation to staff at Darlington Memorial Hospital for their care and to Netherlaw Surgery and St. Teresa's Hospice for kind condolences. We thank the Rev. Philip Clarke for his comforting service of tribute, Seaton Leng for the excellence of their funeral arrangements and Elm Ridge Florists for a most beautiful wreath.
NINHAM April 27, of Evenwood. Doris (nee Cox), aged 85 years, beloved mother of Michael, dear mother-in-law to Anita, a much loved grandma of Susan and Lee, loving great-grandmother to Bailey and Cameron, also a dear sister. Will friends please meet for service in Ramshaw Methodist Chapel at 1.15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given to Chapel Funds.
NOON April 24, in hospital, of Bowman Street, Darlington. Reginald Walter (Reg), aged 84 years, dearly loved husband of Ann, loving father of Pamela, John and David and a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for Service of Thanksgiving in Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church at 11.15 a.m. following private cremation.
O'NEILL Godfrey On April 28, peacefully in hospital. Godfrey, aged 87 years, of Durham City (formerly of Billingham). Husband of Mamie, father of Angela, Richard and Desmond. Requiem Mass in Holy Rosary R.C. Church, Sidlaw Road, Billingham Thursday, May 6 at 12.00 noon, prior to cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Friends please meet at church. No flowers please, by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to CAFOD. R.I.P.
OVINGTON April 26, peacefully in Ashley House Nursing Home, Trimdon. Jane Annie (Jenny) aged 97 years, beloved wife of the late Norman, loving mother of the late John and a dear mother-in-law of Mary, loving granma of Anne and the late Kathleen, also gran-in-law of Peter, great-granma of Charlotte and Simon, dear sister of Martha and the late Mary and Jim and dear aunt to Margaret, Peter and family. Cortege leaving Kielder Drive, Trimdon Grange, Friday 10.20 a.m. Friends please meet at Trimdon Station Methodist Church for service at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment at Deaf Hill Cemetery.
PARKIN April 25, of The Fields Nursing Home, Etherley, formerly of Evenwood. Allan, aged 80 years, devoted husband of the late Doris, beloved uncle of Heather, Linda and Diane. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood at 12.00 noon on Thursday, April 29, followed by interment in Evenwood Cemetery.
PEAT April 29 (in hospital), of Eden Drive, Sedgefield. Thomas Tyman, aged 85 years, beloved husband of Marjorie (nee Wilkinson), a dear brother-in-law and a loving uncle and will be sadly missed by his many friends. Funeral Thursday. Would friends kindly meet for service in Sedgefield Methodist Church at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
PORRITT April 27 (peacefully in hospital), of Lilac Grove, Trimdon Village. Henry, aged 79 years, much loved uncle and friend. Cortege leaving Front Street, Fishburn, Tuesday at 2.20 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Trimdon Village for service at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Trimdon Grange Cemetery.
PRESTON Bertha (Betty), aged 83 years, of Brompton-on-Swale, died peacefully at home on April 23. Beloved wife of the late Jack and will be sadly missed by all her friends. Funeral service at St. Paul's Church, Brompton-on-Swale on Thursday, April 29 at 11.00 a.m. Friends please meet at the church.
SALMON April 26, suddenly in London, late of Durham. Edward, aged 46 years, beloved son of Lily and the late Eddy and adored brother of Marie. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednes-day, May 5 at 12.00 noon. Afterwards at 55 Brackenfield Road, Framwellgate Moor. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the British Diabetic Association c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Gilesgate, Durham.
SEALY Florence Eileen On April 25, peacefully at home. Eileen (nee Begg), dearly loved wife of the late Jim, dear sister of Don and the late Bill, loving aunt of Donald, Susan and Julie. Service in Carlton Methodist Church Friday, April 30 at 2.30 p.m., prior to interment at Stillington Churchyard. Friends please meet at church. Enquiries and floral tributes to Crake and Mallon Funeral Service, 45, Norton Road, Stockton. Tel. (01642) 611716. Like a golden dream. Goodnight, God Bless.
SINCLAIR April 16 (peacefully, in hospital), formerly of Marina Road, Darlington. Barbara, aged 67 years, dear wife of the late Robert Edward, loving mam of Richard, a special mother-in-law of Sue and sister of Janet and Margaret. Funeral Wednesday, May 5. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service and committal at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Aycliffe Care Home, Burnhope, Newton Aycliffe.
SINGH-TOOR (J.P.) April 28, of Bishop Auckland. Sheila, a much loved mam, sister, aunty, nana and friend of many. Funeral Tuesday, May 11. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Cancer Research UK, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
SMITH (nee Moore) April 23, suddenly, in hospital. Joan, loving mother of Bobbie, mother-in-law of Ian, grandmother of Fraser and friend to many. Funeral service to be held on Friday, April 30 at St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Hartlepool Crematorium.
