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HOLLINGSWORTH On December 28 (peacefully, in hospital), of Rainton Gate. Irene (nee Tweddle), aged 76 years, beloved wife of Harry, devoted mam of Irving. Would friends please meet for service at St. Lawrence's Church, Pittington on Tuesday, January 4 at 12.45 p.m., prior to burial in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations to The British Heart Foundation.
JACKSON December 27 (suddenly in hospital), of Ravensworth. Eric, aged 67 years, dearest husband of Colette, much loved dad of Helen, Paul and families, sadly missed grandad of Laura, Joshua and Kate. Sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Ravensworth Methodist Chapel on Monday, January 10 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in chapel to St. Teresa's Hospice.
JAYNE December 23, of Coundon Grange. Maureen, aged 63 years, a dearly loved sister and aunty, also a good friend. Will friends please meet for service in The Valley Methodist Church at 11.45 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, followed by interment in South Church Cemetery.
JOBSON |W098|Christine (nee Claughan)|W100| On December 29 (peacefully at home). Christine, aged 55 years (formerly of Elwick), precious wife of James, beloved and devoted mum of Mark and Louise, dear mother-in-law of Lisa, precious daughter of Fred and Olive, loving sister of Bryan and sister-in-law of Carole, precious aunt of Liam and Emily. Funeral service of thanksgiving at the Parish Church of St. Peter, Elwick, Hartlepool, Friday, 10.00 a.m. Friends and neighbours please meet at the church. Private service at crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to The North of England Cancer Research Campaign, Lamb The Jewellers, 116 York Road, Hartlepool. TS26 9DE.
JONES December 29, of Bishop Auckland. Charlotte, aged 79 years, a dearly loved and loving wife, mam, gran and great-gran. A private family service will be held in Durham Crematorium.
KITCHING Christmas Day at Church View Nursing Home, South Church, Bishop Auckland. Dennis, aged 82 years, lately of Clyde Terrace, Spennymoor. Funeral private.
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.
LAWSON On December 23, 2004, passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side, of Middle Herrington. James Alan, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth, wonderful father of Jacqui and Pam, father-in-law of Colin and Patrick, dear grandfather of Richard, Jennie, Tristan and Phillipa. Would friends please meet at Sunderland Crematorium, Chester Road on Friday, December 31, for funeral service at 1.00 p.m. Donations, if so desired, to St. Benedict's Hospice, Newcastle Road, Sunderland, SR5 1NB. A memorial service to be held at St. Chad's Church, Herrington, to be arranged in January. Will be sadly missed by all his loving family.
LOWES December 26, of Low Etherley. Irene Eleanor, aged 78 years, beloved wife of Norman, devoted mother of Valerie, dear mother-in-law to Frank, much loved nana to Nigel, Sharon and Tracey, loving great-nana of Natasha, Sarah and Chantelle, also a dear sister of Vera. Will friends please meet for service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Etherley at 1.30 p.m. on Friday, December 31, followed by interment in Etherley Cemetery.
LYNN December 26, peacefully at St. John's, late of Park Lane. Bill, aged 77 years, dearly loved husband of Ethel, a loving father of Dorothy, Brenda, Barbara and David, also a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Friday, January 7. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at 1.15 p.m. at Darlington Crema-torium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to St. John's Private Hospital, Hundens Lane, Darlington.
MACKAY December 20, died peacefully at home, in York (formerly of Wensleydale). Max, aged 65 years, beloved husband of Sheila and father of Garry, Jackie and Allison, beloved grandfather of Abigail, Jennifer, Aaron, Daniel, Charlotte, Andrew and Lucinda. Funeral service at Aysgarth Church Wednesday, December 29 at 1.00 p.m., followed by private cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the L.V.A. Bike Ride Fund (plate in church). Friends please meet at church.
MAJOR December 29, of School Aycliffe (formerly of Northallerton). Grace (nee Kinnear), aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Bill, a devoted mam and a much loved mother-in-law, gran and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, January 5 at 2.15 p.m. Goodnight and God Bless Grandma. Love Laura. xx
MARSHMAN December 22 (peacefully at home), of Romney Drive, Carrville. Ena, aged 87 years, beloved wife of George, a dearly loved mam of Anne and George and son-in-law Kim. Would family and friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, December 30 at 2.00 p.m.
McGARRITY December 22, suddenly at home, of Westgarth Terrace, Darlington. Edna, aged 94 years, beloved wife of the late Frank, loving mother of Marie and Joy and son-in-law Peter, a dear grandmother of Frances, Julie and Paul. Funeral Tuesday, January 4. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at 11.00 a.m. at St. William's R.C. Church, prior to burial in the North Cemetery. R.I.P.
McGONIGLE December 19, of Phoenix Court, Darlington. Elizabeth (Cis), aged 89 years, loving sister of Henry and the late James, John, Matthew and Maryanne, also a much loved aunt. Will be sadly missed by all her family. Funeral Tuesday, January 4. Will friends please meet for service 1.45 p.m. at Darlington Crematorium Chapel.
McQUIGGAN December 28, peacefully, of Appleton Close, Darlington. Eileen, dearly loved wife of the late Bill, much loved mother of Jim, Alan, Lynn, Eileen, Carol and Tony and a loving mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Tuesday, January 4. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 9.15 a.m.
MILARD December 25 (peacefully, in hospital), of Byland Place, Northallerton. Arthur Vernon, aged 95 years (former Landlord of The Black Bull, Thirsk), loving father of Terry, Ross and Jackie, a dear grandad and great-grandad and dearest friend of Brenda. Funeral service and cremation to be held in West Cemetery, Darlington 2.15 p.m. Friday, December 31. Family flowers only. Donations if wished for the Macmillan Nurses.
MILBURN On December 24 (suddenly at home), of Townsend Court, Station Town. Margaret (nee Thompson), aged 74 years, beloved wife of the late William Ralph (Billy), devoted mam, gran and great-gran. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, January 5 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only by request.
MILLARD December 25 (peacefully, in hospital), of Byland Place, Northallerton. Arthur Vernon, aged 95 years (former Landlord of The Black Bull, Thirsk), loving father of Terry, Ross and Jackie, a dear grandad and great-grandad and dearest friend of Brenda. Funeral service and cremation to be held in West Cemetery, Darlington 2.15 p.m. Friday, December 31. Family flowers only. Donations if wished for the Macmillan Nurses.
MILLER December 24, peacefully in hospital, of Neasham. Helen (nee Raper), aged 78 years, dearly loved wife of Robin, devoted mother of Timothy, Simon and Jeremy and their wives Wendy, Rebecca and Christine and a cherished grandmother of Lauren and Richard. Funeral Thursday, January 6. Friends please meet for service in St. John the Baptist Church, Low Dinsdale at 12.45 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations for St. John the Baptist Church may be left at church or sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
MILLER December 28, of Doric Road, New Brancepeth. Elizabeth (Betty), aged 74 years, beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Marion, Judith and Elizabeth, mother-in-law of Philip, Howard and Christopher and a dear grandma of Claire, Clark, Verity, Nicola and Matt. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, January 5 at 9.30 a.m.
MITTON December 24 (suddenly), at Carlton Avenue, Billingham. Mary (nee Todd), aged 74 years, dearly loved wife of Allan and a much loved mother of Colin, Jeff and Janice, dearest mother-in-law of Peter and a much loved gran. Cortege leaving residence, Tuesday at 1.35 p.m. Friends please meet at St. Peter's Church, Wolviston for service at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Teesside Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Durham Benevolent Fund., c/o Speckmans Funeral Service. Everyone welcome to return to W.I. Hall, Wolviston for refreshments.
MORGAN December 26 (suddenly, but peacefully), of Millfield Road, Fishburn. Margaret, aged 96 years. Will be sadly missed by all her family. Would friends please meet for service in Fishburn Methodist Chapel at 12.00 noon on Tuesday, January 4 followed by interment in Fishburn Cemetery.
NORWOOD Norman On December 26, peacefully in Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. Norman 'Nobby', aged 87 years, loving husband of Marion, a loved father of Angela and David, dear father-in-law of Michael and Michelle, also a dearly loved grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service and committal to be held at All Saints' Parish Church, Northallerton on Thursday, January 6, at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations can be given in lieu, if wished, to Yorkshire Cancer Research, 39 East Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5LQ.
O'CONNOR December 28 (peacefully), of Coundon. Kevin, aged 76 years, loving husband of Gwen, dearly loved dad of Karen, dear father-in-law of Adam, much loved grandad of Rachel and Alex. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's R.C. Church on Tuesday, January 4 at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment in St. Joseph's Churchyard. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, may be sent to Cancer Research, c/o Lloyds Bank, Skinnergate, Darlington.
PALMER December 23 (peacefully in hospital). Ivy, aged 82 years, of Newton Aycliffe, a beloved wife of the late Ollie, a dearly loved mam to Margaret, mother-in-law to Mervyn, a treasured grandmother to Mark, Michele, Richard and Nicholas, also a great-grandmother to five boys. Funeral Wednesday, January 5. Would friends please meet 2.00 p.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, followed by cremation at 3.00 p.m. in Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations to the British Heart Foundation, plate to be provided in Durham Crematorium.
PEARSON December 20, of Billy Row, Crook. Sydney, aged 59 years, beloved son of the late Dora and Sydney, dear brother to Doreen, Sheila, Joan and the late Richard. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Wednes-day, January 5 at 10.00 a.m. After this service all are invited for refreshments in Billy Row Club.
RAINE Darlington December 20 (suddenly), formerly of Parkside. Dave, aged 41 years, beloved dad to David, Caroline, Katie and Chris, dearly loved brother to Paul, Dawn and Ste, dear brother-in-law of Andrea, Tracy, Simon and Jim, a beloved son of Jean and stepson to John, dear son of George and a devoted grandad to Ross. He will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral Tuesday, January 4. Cortege to leave brother's residence 225 Yarm Road for service in St. John's Church, Bank Top at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment in the West Cemetery. Floral tributes may be sent to the residence.
RAMSHAW December 21 (in hospital), of Cleveland Road, Barnard Castle. Winifred Mary (Freda), aged 82 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Frederick (Fred), mother of the late Pauline and a much loved sister of Madge. Would friends please meet for funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Wednesday, December 29 at 1.45 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in chapel for the Friends of the Richardson Hospital, Barnard Castle.
RANDLE December 28 (peacefully), of Whinfield Road, Darlington. James (Jim), aged 81 years, dear brother of William, Edith and Gladys. Funeral Friday, January 7. Will friends please meet for service and cremation 11.45 a.m., at Darlington Crematorium.
