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BRANTHWAITE Suddenly on December 17. John Mordue (Jack), aged 74 years, of Newton Aycliffe, a loving husband of Rita, a much loved father of John and Anne, a dear father-in-law of Joanne, also a loving grandad to Lee, Chloe, Matthew and Dean. Will be sadly missed by all the family. Funeral service to take place on Friday, December 24, 10.30 a.m. at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by private cremation. R.I.P.
BURKE December 18, peacefully in Darlington. Ida (retired nursing sister and tutor at the R.V.I. and Freeman Hospital, Newcastle), dearly loved daughter of the late Eleanor and John Burke (Durham). Funeral Wednesday, December 29. Friends please meet for service in St. Margaret's Church, Durham at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
CAYGILL December 21 (in hospital), of 47 Leyburn Road, Darlington. Joyce, aged 76 years, dearly beloved wife of Alf, dearly loved mother of Glenda and Caraline, dear mother-in-law of Andy and Andrew and a loving nana to David, Jonathan and Grace. Funeral Thursday, December 30. Friends please meet for service in St. Mark's Church at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Flowers, if desired, may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
CAYGILL Gladys, of Staindrop, died at home on December 19, after a short illness bravely borne. Loving wife of Bill, precious mam of Stephen, special mother-in-law to Dilys, devoted gran of Matthew and Helene and a beloved sister and friend of many. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Staindrop on Friday, December 24 at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK, c/o James and John Blenkiron, Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
CHALONER The funeral of the late Stephen Mason Chaloner from Bain View, Bainbridge will take place on Tuesday, December 28 at 1.00 p.m., at St. Oswald's Church, Askrigg. Family flowers only. Donations for St. Oswald's Church. Friends please meet at church.
CHAMBERS Edward Lewis (Ted, retired Chiropodist D.C.C.), aged 81 years, of Cockfield, formerly of Lanchester, died on December 14, following an accident. Beloved husband of the late Lily Chambers and a dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend of many. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, December 23 at 3.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Donations in lieu of flowers, for Cancer Research UK, may be given at the crematorium chapel or sent c/o Smith Roddam Solicitors, Corner Chambers, Market Place, Crook, Co. Durham.
CHAPLIN On December 15, as the result of an accident, of Borrowby. David Gilbert, aged 61 years, dearly loved husband of Jean, loving father of Andrew and Jeremy and a dear father-in-law, grandad and brother. Funeral service to be held in St. Mary's Church, Leake on Thursday, December 23 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for the charitable work in Nepal.
CHARLTON On December 18 (peacefully at home), of Bevan Crescent, Wheatley Hill. George, aged 98 years, retired employee of Sherburn Hill Co-op. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane (May), devoted dad of Raymond and dearest grandad of Dawn. Funeral to take place on Thursday, December 23, Sunderland Crematorium at 9.30 a.m. Family and friends welcome.
CLARK December 16, in hospital, of Manor Road, Darlington. Kitty (Price) Clark, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Ronnie, dearly loved mother of Ronnie and will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Wednesday, December 29. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m.
CLARKSON December 23 (suddenly), of Shildon. Tot, aged 63 years, loving husband of Pat, dearly loved dad of Michelle, Susan and Stephen, dear father-in-law of Jimmy and Martin, dearest grandad of Lisa, Jack, Kyle, Chelsea and Ben, much loved brother of Doreen. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church on Friday, December 31 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
COATES December 17 (suddenly at home), of Swan Street, Darlington (formerly of Geneva Road, Darlington). Stan, aged 76 years, beloved husband of the late Nancy, loving dad to Ann and Eric, also a dearly loved father-in-law, brother, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Friday, December 24. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
COULSON December 17 (peacefully), of Bishop Auckland. Jack, aged 79 years, loving husband of the late Kathleen, dear stepfather of Walter and Brenda, also a dearest brother. Friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church on Friday, December 24 at 1.10 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
DAVEY December 19 (peacefully in Haughton Village Nursing Home, Darlington), of Westgate Crescent, Darlington. John George (Jack), aged 77 years, loving husband to Mary, much loved dad to Jayne and George, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Thursday, December 30. Would friends please meet 12.30 p.m. for service at the Assembly of God Pentecostal Church, Corporation Road, Darlington, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
DAVISON December 23, peacefully at Stanton Hall, Darlington (late of Long Newton and Romanby). Irene Elizabeth, aged 92 years, a much loved sister, who spent her lifetime dedicated to nursing. Funeral Thursday, December 30. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 11.15 a.m. Family flowers only please.
DENT Peacefully in Highfield Care Home, Langley Park, on December 22. Jessie, aged 88 years, late of Durham Road, Lanchester, wife of the late Harry, sister-in-law of Nellie and Kathleen and a dear aunt of Derek and Jean. Friends please meet for service at Mountsett Crematorium on Wednesday, December 29 at 11.45 a.m.
DICKINSON December 18, of Garbutt Street, Shildon. John Robert (Jim), aged 81 years, dearly loved husband of the late Gladys, dear father of Alan and father-in-law of Karen, grandfather to Daren and Tanya and great-grandfather to Kyle. Cremation Friday, December 24 at Darlington. Cortege leaving his son's residence at 10.15 a.m., for a service in the crematorium chapel at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers may be left at the crematorium on the collection plate provided.
DIXON December 18, after a short illness, in Sedgefield Hospital. Harold in his 92nd year, beloved husband of the late Mary, dearly loved father of Margaret and Dorothy and also a much loved father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in Sedgefield Methodist Church at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation.
DOBSON December 22 (suddenly), of Wolsingham. Joseph Liddle (Joe), aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, loving father of Janice, father-in-law of Morris and a devoted grandad of Scott and Joby. Will friends please meet for service in Wolsingham Parish Church on Thursday, December 30 at 9.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
DONALDSON December 16 (suddenly at home). Jimmy, aged 52 years, of Kilburn House, Darlington, a dearly loved brother of Ann, Terry and Brenda, also a loving uncle. Funeral Thursday, December 30. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m., for service in Darlington Crematorium.
DOUGLAS Jon, aged 14 years, of Cockfield, passed away peacefully at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle, after a short illness. Beloved son of John and Barbara, much loved brother to Janie, Sarah, Marc, Annie, Michael and Mal and a dear friend to all who knew him. Friends please meet for service in Cockfield Methodist Church on Wednesday, December 29 at 2.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Freeman Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, may be given in church on the plates provided. 'Little Jon will always be our angel, our joy, our guiding light.'
DUNN John (Jack) Of Ludworth, died bravely on December 20, after a long suffering in hospital. Beloved husband of the late Lavinia, father of David, Jean, Eric and Heather, a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather and a well respected member of the community. Special thanks from the family to John and Thomas on Ward 1, University Hospital North Durham for their kindness and support during the hours of need. Funeral to take place on Thursday, December 30. Would friends please meet at Thornley Methodist Chapel for service at 12.00 noon, prior to interment at Thornley Cemetery.
EDGLEY On December 22, at Brentwood Lodge, Leyburn, of 7 Richmond Terrace, Leyburn. Marjorie Mary (nee Metcalfe), aged 80 years. Funeral service at Leyburn Methodist Chapel on Thursday, December 30 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for Cancer Research UK (plate in chapel). Friends please meet at the chapel.
ELLIS Barry, suddenly, on December 20, aged 54 years. Loving father of Graham, Dougie and the late Paul, grandad of Ryan, partner of Chris, son of Doug and the late Josie, also a dear brother and uncle. Service 2.15 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, December 30. No flowers by request.
EVANS December 18, suddenly, of Willington. Thelma, aged 67 years, devoted mam of Bill, Joseph, Gary and D.J., a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nana, also a dear sister and aunty. Will friends please meet for service in St. Stephen's Church, Willington at 2.00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 29, followed by interment in Willington Churchyard.
EVANS December 18, suddenly, of Willington. Thelma, aged 67 years, devoted mam of Beryl, Joseph, Garry and D.J., a dear mother-in-law, much loved and loving nana, also a dear sister and aunty. Will friends please meet for service in St. Stephen's Church, Willington at 2.00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 29, followed by interment in Willington Churchyard.
FITZPATRICK Mavis On December 20, peacefully at Butterwick Hospice, Stockton. Mavis, aged 76 years, loving wife of Bill, much loved mum to Jane, Peter, Annie and Teresa, cherished nan to Katrina, Tracy, Holly, Joel, Amelia, Stephanie and bump, loving mother-in-law to Steve, Nader, Sylvia and Darran. Friends please meet for service at St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Fairfield Road, Fairfield, Stockton at 10.15 a.m., Thursday, December 30 followed by cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to The Butterwick Hospice, Middlefield Road, Stockton.
FORSTER December 16, in hospital, of 16 Roast Calf Lane, Bishop Middleham. Nelson, aged 79 years, dearly loved husband of Lilian and a dear dad of Neil and David and father-in-law of Shelagh, also a much loved grandad of Claire and Stephanie.
GRAY Thomas Gordon, died peacefully at home on December 21. Dearly loved husband of Jean (nee Simonson), father of David, stepfather of Nadine, father-in-law of Rob, grandpa of Temba and Luke. Will friends please meet for service in Holy Trinity Church, Woodland Road, Darlington at 11.30 a.m. on December 29, followed by interment in Hertfordshire.
GREEN December 17 (suddenly). Malcolm, aged 40 years, beloved son of Arthur and the late Marion (nee Smith). Funeral Wednesday, December 29. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
GREENER Suddenly on December 15, of Burnell Road, Esh Winning. James, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Jessie, loving father of Pam and Sheila, father-in-law of Arthur and the late Denis and a dear granda and great-granda. Cortege to leave daughter's residence for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, December 22 at 10.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for St. Cuthbert's Hospice. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
