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CARNEY December 7. Michael, aged 40 years, much loved dad of Christopher, Jamie and Michael, dearly loved son of Joan and the late Jim, also a much loved brother of Jason and sister-in-law of Marjorie. Funeral Thursday, December 16. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m., for service at Darlington Crematorium.
CHURCHMAN December 1, in hospital, of Cooper Square, Gilesgate, Durham. Emily (nee Marshall), aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Ezra, loving mother of Edward, Jean, Lily, Joan, Joyce and the late Christine, a loving grandmother, great-grandmother and mother-in-law. Friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, North Road, Durham on Thursday, December 9 at 2.30 p.m., interment to follow in churchyard.
CLARK On December 3 (peacefully in hospital), of Colstan Road, Northallerton. Annie Elizabeth, aged 90 years, dearly loved wife of the late Edwin, loving mother of Brian and Brenda and a dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service to be held in Northallerton Methodist Church, 11.00 a.m. Friday, December 10, prior to cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for chapel funds.
CLAYTON Beatrice (Bea), died peacefully on December 1, 2004. Much missed by her daughter Margaret, husband Jack, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Donations in her name may be made to the International Fund for Animal Welfare.
COLE David, aged 52 years, of Newton Aycliffe and Darlington, suddenly in Spain on December 3. Dearly loved son of Lily and Fred and a sadly missed brother of John, Marna and Andy, father of Danielle and Matthew. Funeral in Mijas Pueblo, Andalucia on Thursday.
COLE David (suddenly in Spain), a much loved dad of Danielle and Matthew and a treasured grandad of Scott. Love you forever xxx
COLLINSON On December 8 (peacefully in hospital), formerly of Mildred Street, Darlington. Ruby, aged 88 years, dearly loved wife of the late Gibson, a much loved mother, mother-in-law and nana. Funeral Wednesday, December 15. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 10.45 a.m.
CONNOLLY Consett Peacefully on December 6, aged 67 years. Hubert, loving husband of the late Pauline, devoted father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad to all the family. Friends please meet for Mass at St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Consett on Monday, December 13 at 10.00 a.m., prior to interment at The Brooms Churchyard.
COPPINS Darlington December 8 (suddenly at home), of Tower Road. Audrey, aged 74 years, dearly beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Funeral Thursday, December 16. Would friends kindly meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 10.00 a.m., prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes, if so desired, may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR. Please note change to funeral arrangements.
COXON December 7, peacefully in St. Teresa's Hospice, of Elton Road, Darlington. Alan, aged 75 years, treasured husband of Marjorie, dearly loved father of Richard and Martin, dear father-in-law of Helen and Carol and much loved grandad to Katie, Richard, Jonathan and Lucy. Funeral Tuesday, December 14. Friends please meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be sent for Macmillan Cancer Relief, 1 Frederick Street South, Meadowfield, Durham, DH7 8LZ.
COXON James Tones On December 5, of The Aged Miners Homes, Shotton. Jimmy, aged 83 years, dearly beloved dad of Sheila, Billy, Keith and Karen, a dear father-in-law of Ellen, dearest brother of Zillah and also a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Cremation, Durham Crematorium on Monday, December 13. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 10.15 a.m.
CRAGGS John On December 5, of Moor Crescent, Ludworth. John, aged 62 years, dearly beloved husband of Mary, loving father of Leslie, Tracy, Michelle and Julie, dearest brother of Norman and Phyllis also a treasured grandad of Colin. Interment Shadforth Cemetery on Friday, December 10. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for Requiem Mass at Thornley R.C. Church at 10.00 a.m. R.I.P.
CRICH On December 5, of Red Ridges, Brandon. Robert Edward, aged 80 years, beloved husband of the late Jane, also a much loved father, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Will friends please meet for service St. John's Church, Meadowfield on Friday at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment at Meadowfield Cemetery.
CURRY On December 8, peacefully in hospital, of 105 Broome Road, Carrville, Durham. Joan, aged 66 years, dearly loved wife of Ralph and a dear sister of Fred. Friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont on Tuesday, December 14 at 1.00 p.m. Interment to follow in Belmont Cemetery.
DIXON Darlington December 6 (in hospital), of Stanton Hall. Annie (nee Beadle), aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late Robert, much loved mother to Pam, dear mother-in-law to Phil, dearest grandma to Tony and Liz, great-grandma to Sarah, William and Elizabeth. Funeral Wednesday, December 15. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 1.15 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please.
DODSWORTH Doreen On December 1, peacefully in hospital. Doreen, aged 78 years, of Fishburn, much loved mam of Keith and Jack, mother-in-law of Lilian and Pat, adored gran of Alison, Christopher, Mark, Adam and Katy. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, December 9 at St. Catherine's Church, Fishburn at 9.30 a.m., prior to cremation at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church.
EDDY December 9 (peacefully, at home), of Brancepeth Road, Ferryhill. Ida May, aged 84 years, loving wife of the late Wilf, a much loved mam of Pam and Christine and mother-in-law of Gerry and Tom, also a devoted grandma of Joanne, Caroline, Andrew and Deborah and great-gran of Alexander. Would friends please meet in St. Luke's Church, Ferryhill on Tuesday for a service at 1.45 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
FERENS Mary ('Peter') nee Surtees, of Gainford, aged 86 years, peacefully on December 8, 2004, after a brave battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Mike Ferens, mother of Diana, Peter, Rosie and John, grandmother and great-grandmother. So dearly loved by all. Private cremation. Service of Thanksgiving at St. Mary's Church, Gainford on Friday, December 17 at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only, donations to St. Brandon's Church, Brancepeth, County Durham, c/o James and John Blenkiron, Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
GALLAGHER December 9, of Bishop Auckland. William (Billy), aged 67 years, retired Postmaster in Newgate Street. Devoted husband of the late Margaret, much loved and loving dad of Mandy and her partner Sandy, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15, followed by cremation at Durham.
GILLESPIE On December 6, peacefully in hospital. John (formerly of Newton Aycliffe), aged 75 years, beloved husband of the late Nancy, loving father of Linda, dearest brother of Mary, Joe and Robert, also a sadly missed brother-in-law and grandad. Funeral to take place on Monday, December 13. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Research.
GLENDENNING December 5, of Brandon Lodge Care Home. Trevor, aged 76 years. Funeral service to be held at Durham Crematorium Chapel on Monday at 3.00 p.m.
GREAVES Eileen (nee Matthews), on December 7, peacefully in her sleep at Beechwood Nursing Home, Northallerton. Eileen, aged 69 years, a dearly beloved wife and mother. Funeral service and committal to be held at the Zion Church, High Street, Northallerton on Wednesday, December 15 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations, may be given in lieu, if wished, towards the Pastoral Work of the Zion Church. Plate provided at the service. All friends and colleagues welcome.
GUMMER Maxwell, aged 85 years, of Catterick Village, died peacefully in hospital on December 3. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, much loved dad of David, Peter and Helen and loving grandad of Justin and Elizabeth. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, December 10 at 9.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given at the crematorium for Cancer Research.
HALL Florence (nee Chapman), aged 92 years, of West Auckland, on December 4. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of the late Herbert and the late Patricia, dear mother-in-law of Gordon and the late Sheila, also a loving nana, great-nana and loved sister. Funeral service in St. Andrew's Church, Bishop Auckland on Monday, December 13 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the N.S.P.C.C. All enquiries to Gibson Funeral Services. Tel. (01388) 603665.
HARRISON December 6, after a long illness, at Wilton House, Darlington. Vi, much loved wife of Alf, loving mother of Christine and Elaine, loving grandma to Laura, Helen, Frances and Ruth, also dear sister to Kenny and stepbrother Glen. Funeral Monday, December 13. Service at Haughton Methodist Church 3.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to The Stroke Association, Stroke House, 240 City Road, London, EC1V 2PR.
HARWOOD December 2 (peacefully in Bethany House). Doreen, of The Oaks, Woodham, a beloved wife of Harry, a loving mam of Anne, a dear grandma of Dawn and Faye, a much loved sister of Emily and the late Peter and Paddy also a loving sister-in-law of David and Jean. Funeral Thursday, December 9. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m., for service at Darlington Crematorium.
HUGHES Newcastle On December 6, 2004 at St. Joseph's Home (late of Bolbec Road, Fenham), peacefully surrounded by his family. James (Jim), aged 81 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Sharratt), a much loved dad of Peter, James, Aidan and Clare, dear father-in-law and devoted grandad of the family. To be received into St. Joseph's Home Chapel, Westmorland Road on Thursday, December 9 at 7.30 p.m. Requiem Mass on Friday, December 10 at St. Robert's R.C. Church, Fenham at 11.00 a.m., interment to follow at the West Road Cemetery at 12.15 p.m. All welcome afterwards to St. Joseph's Home for reception. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Macmillan Cancer Relief, Fundraising Office, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
HUGHES Piercebridge December 8 (peacefully). Carole (nee Wilkinson), aged 62 years, much loved wife of the late Kenneth, beloved mum to Jonathan, dear mother-in-law to Lesley, devoted grandma to Abigail and Anna, dear sister to Tony. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Monday, December 13. Would friends kindly meet for service at All Saints' Church, Ravensdale Road, at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, would be much appreciated in aid of Cancer Research U.K., c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
JEFFERSON Jean, aged 78 years, passed away peacefully on November 30, in Ventress Hall Care Home, formerly of East Cowton. Wife of Mark and a dearly loved mam, gran and great-gran. Funeral Friday, December 10. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, East Cowton at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation, c/o Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL.
JOHNSON December 9, of Coundon. Mary, aged 73 years, beloved wife of Robert (Bob), also a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Will friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's Church, Coundon at 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 15, followed by interment in the churchyard. R.I.P.
JOHNSON Margaret, aged 76 years, of Colburn, died suddenly in hospital on December 7. Beloved wife of the late Gordon, much loved mum of Keith and Anne and a loving grandma. Funeral service at St. Cuthbert's Church, Colburn on Wednesday, December 15 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Donations if desired, in lieu of flowers, may be given for St. Teresa's Hospice, c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
