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GUYLL Suddenly on December 21, of Belmont (formerly of East Rainton). Frank, aged 61 years, dearly loved husband of Ann, much loved father of Claire and Stephen, father-in-law of Neil, dear brother of Elsie, Jean, George and the late Mary and Joan. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, December 29 at 10.00 a.m. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired, may be given after the service for the British Heart Foundation.
HALL John Parry, aged 94 years, of Evenwood, died peacefully at home on December 22. Dearly loved husband of Lorna, beloved father of the late Theda and devoted grandad of Andrew. Funeral service in St. Paul's Church, Evenwood on Friday, December 31 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
HAWDON December 20, peacefully at Rydal Care Home, Darlington. Ida, aged 84 years, beloved wife of Syd, dearly loved mother of Derek, mother-in-law of June, much loved grandmother of Michael and loving great-grandmother of Lauren and Ellie. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery.
HAWDON Syd, on December 22, peacefully in hospital and Ida, on December 20, peacefully of Rydal Care Home, Darlington, both formerly of Sir E D Walker Homes, dearly loved parents of Derek, father -in-law and mother-in-law of June, grandparents of Michael and loving great-grandparents of Lauren and Ellie. Funeral tomorrow, Friday. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the West Cemetery.
HEATON On December 22 (peacefully in hospital), of Rowantree Avenue, Gilesgate Moor. John, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Kathleen, devoted dad of John, Patricia, David and Fred, a treasured granda of Amanda, Ellen, David, Gemma and Claire. Funeral to take place on Wednesday, December 29. Would friends please meet for service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Belmont at 2.00 p.m., prior to interment in Belmont Cemetery.
HERRING (Sedgefield) On December 19, peacefully in hospital. James, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Winifred, loving father of Tony and Michael, also a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Friends please meet for a service on Wednesday, December 29 at 11.00 a.m., in St. Edmund's Church, Sedgefield, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
HESELTINE Peacefully on Saturday, December 18, aged 96 years. Margaret Edith, a beloved wife of the late Albert, a loving mam of Joan and the late Keith, also a much loved grandma and great-grandma. Would family and friends please meet for funeral service at Pierremont Methodist Chapel on Wednesday, December 29 at 10.15 a.m., prior to interment at Darlington West Cemetery at 11.00 a.m. Sadly missed by all who knew her.
HOOK December 15, peacefully at the Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle. Robert, aged 74 years, much loved father to Yasmine and Brian, grandfather, dear brother and a friend to many. Funeral service to take place at Holy Trinity Church, Startforth, Barnard Castle at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 22. Re-united with his loving wife Betty. Family flowers only please. Donations to Eden Valley Hospice, Durdar Road, Carlisle, CA2 4SD. For those friends unable to attend, prayers will be said and a Book of Remembrance opened at St. Giles' Church, Gilesgate, Durham during the 10.00 a.m. communion service on December 22. All enquiries to the Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel. (01388) 603525.
HOPPS Edwin (Jimmy, Curly) On December 22, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness, of Park Crescent, Stillington. Edwin (former Postman), aged 86 years, dearly loved husband of the late Lily and a very dear uncle. Funeral Thursday, December 30. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Stillington at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends.
HORAN December 19 (peacefully at home), of Market Place, Shildon. Winifred (Winnie), aged 85 years, dearly beloved wife of the late John Patrick (Carl), a devoted mother of Pat, John and the late Robert and mother-in-law of Chris, Marjorie and Christine, also a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Thursday, December 23. Cortege leaving residence at 11.05 a.m., for a service in St. Thomas R.C. Church, Shildon at 11.15 a.m. Friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please. To be followed by a private interment. R.I.P.
HORTON On December 22, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness, of Appleton Wiske. Eileen, aged 96 years, dearly loved wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of Eva, Joan, Barbara, Carol, Harry, William, Keith, Malcolm and Leonard and a dear mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma. Funeral service to be held in St. Mary's Church, 11.00 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, for Church Funds.
HOWE December 19, of Bishop Auckland. Ernest (Ernie), aged 69 years, beloved husband of Barbara, devoted dad of Katharine and Neil, dear father-in-law to Keith and Carole, much loved and loving grandad of Daniel, Timothy, Rebecca and Francesca, also dear brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday, December 30. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium for the Butterwick Hospice.
HUB Nevilles Cross Peacefully in St. Margaret's Nursing Home, Durham, on December 17, aged 79 years. Eileen, eldest daughter of the late William and Frances Hub. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, December 23 at 3.30 p.m., for service prior to cremation. By request no flowers. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer's Society, c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd., Gilesgate, Durham.
HUNT December 21, formerly of Shildon. Gladys, aged 81 years, a much loved mam, dear mother-in-law, also a loving nan and great-gran. Will family and friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 11.30 a.m. on Friday, December 24, followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
HUTCHINSON December 17, of Norwich Gardens, Willington. Miles, aged 79 years, dear brother of Norma and Alex and loving uncle to Nicholas and Anna. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, December 23 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, to The Stroke Foundation, may be left at the crematorium or c/o Hardy's Funeral Service, Willington.
JOHNSON On December 20, peacefully at home, of St. Cuthbert's Avenue, Sherburn Road, Gilesgate. Susan Mary, aged 56 years, dearly loved mother, also a devoted grandma and dear friend to Tommy. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, December 24 at 9.30 a.m.
JOLLY On December 17, suddenly in hospital, of Easington. John (Jack), aged 80 years, a beloved husband of the late Mary, also much loved dad, dear father-in-law and a cherished grandad and great-grandad. Cortege to leave his son's residence on Thursday for service at St. Mary's Church, Easington Village at 10.30 a.m., prior to a cremation at Sunderland Crematorium. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Critical Care Unit at the University Hospital of Hartlepool, c/o the son, Mr. J. Jolly.
KIRTON December 17 (suddenly at home), of Osborne Close, Darlington. Bob, aged 57 years, loving husband to Margaret, much loved father to Jennifer, dearly loved brother of Bill, brother-in-law of Gwen, also a much loved uncle. Funeral Friday, December 24. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m., for service at Darlington Crematorium.
LAMBERT Anthony Jack (Tony), aged 71 years, of Scotton Road, Catterick Garrison, formerly of Moorhouse Farm, died suddenly on December 16. Beloved son of the late Emily and Joseph Lambert, dearly loved brother to Daphne, Ken and Brian and a much loved uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Hipswell on Thursday, December 30 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Flowers welcome or, if preferred, donations for the Breast Cancer Unit (Scott Suite), Friarage Hospital, c/o John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
LEONARD December 21, of Crook. Winifred, aged 94 years, a beloved aunt and great-aunt. Interment Wednesday, December 29 in St. Cuthbert's R.C. Churchyard, Crook following a Requiem Mass in St. Cuthbert's R.C. Church at 9.30 a.m. Friends please meet at church. R.I.P.
LUMLEY Gladys Maureen, aged 68 years, of 37 Earl Edwin Drive, Richmond, died peacefully in hospital, on December 16. Dearly loved wife of George, much loved mother of Margaret and dear mother-in-law to Robert. Funeral service at Richmond Methodist Church on Thursday, December 23 at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given in church for Cancer Research UK.
MADDERSON December 18 (peacefully after a long illness), of Chilton. Greta Elizabeth (formerly Sullivan, nee Dodds), aged 65 years, beloved wife of Stan, a dearly loved mother of Gary, Beverley, Geoffrey, Lynda and Steven, a loved mother-in-law, a much loved nana, a loving sister of Eric, David and the late Joan and a dear sister-in-law and aunt. Would friends please meet in St. Aidan's Church, Chilton, Thursday for a service at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at York Hill Cemetery, Tudhoe.
MARSHALL December 18, of Borough Road, Darlington. Christopher Basil, aged 60 years, beloved husband of Pamela, dearly loved stepfather of Sarah, Lynn and Graham and loving grandad of David, Dean, Joshua, Benjamin and Daniel. Funeral Thursday, December 23. Friends please meet for service in St. John's Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the East Cemetery.
MATTHEWS (Walkinshaw) December 16 (after a long illness bravely borne), of Flatts Farm, Toronto, Bishop Auckland. Louise Betty (Lou), aged 50 years, devoted partner of Chris, dearly loved mother to Darren and Adam and Avril and Laura, also a dear sister to Ron. Cremation Friday, December 24 at Darlington, following a very personal service in the crematorium chapel at 11.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
NEAL December 16, peacefully in hospital, of Minors Crescent, Darlington. Vince, aged 90 years, loving husband to Joyce, much loved dad to Brenda, Carol and the late David, also a dearly loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday, December 23. Would friends please meet 2.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Coronary Care Unit at Darlington Memorial Hospital.
NIXON December 23 (after an illness bravely borne), of Laburnum Gardens, Willington. Audrey (nee Fletcher), aged 58 years, dearly loved wife of Barry and a much loved mam of Michelle and Tony. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 12.00 noon on Thursday, December 30. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in lieu to the Bishop Auckland Hospital, Stroke Unit, plate provided at the crematorium.
OLDHAM Peacefully at Brandon Lodge Nursing Home on December 13. Ivy (nee Scott), formerly of Crook, aged 78 years, a dearly beloved wife of Frank and a devoted mother of Elizabeth, mother-in-law of Michael, grandmother of Ben and Greg. Funeral service and cremation took place at Durham Crematorium on December 20.
PAGE Reverend Arthur Page, of High Shincliffe, Durham, aged 83 years, suddenly in hospital, on December 14. Funeral on Wednesday, December 22 at 11.45 a.m. at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Shincliffe and thereafter at Durham Crematorium at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations will be welcomed in support of WaterAid.
PAXTON December 19, in hospital, of 5 St. John's View, Bellerby. Norman, aged 78 years, beloved husband of Sheila, dearly loved father of Audrey and Valerie and a very dear stepfather, father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Bellerby on Thursday, December 23 at 1.00 p.m. followed by interment at Bellerby Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between church funds and The Parkinson's Disease Society (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
PENTLAND Mary Emma, aged 87 years, peacefully on December 16, of Belvedere Road, Darlington. Loving wife of the late Jack, loving and devoted mother of Raymond, Margaret and Susan, dearest mother-in-law of Jean, Harry (Robbo) and Neil (Tat) and also a dearly loved nanna and great-nanna. Funeral Friday, December 31. Friends please meet for service in St. Columba's Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment. Flowers may be sent c/o Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL.
