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YEMM On December 24, in hospital. Reginald Cyril (Phil), aged 91 years, late of Witton Gilbert. Would friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, January 5 at 10.30 a.m.
YORKE On December 28, peacefully at Denehurst Nursing Home, Ferryhill. Christina Susannah, aged 101 years (late of Belmont). Beloved wife of the late Pete, dearly loved mother of David, dearest mother-in-law of Lorely, also a much loved nana of Kirsten and a loving great-nana. Cortege leaving South Farm, Mainsforth, Tuesday January 4 at 11.30 a.m. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium for service and cremation at 12.00 noon.
ADAMSON Manfield December 30 (peacefully at home). Marjorie (nee Heslop), aged 79 years. Sadly missed. Funeral Friday, January 7 at All Saints' Church, Manfield, 1.00 p.m. followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium 1.45 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations to All Saints' Church.
AITKEN December 31 (peacefully in hospital), of Johnson Street, Eldon Lane. Joyce, aged 66 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Keith, a dearly loved mother of Colin, Michael and Carol, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved grandma of Kimberley and Paul. Will be sadly missed by all of her many dear friends. Cremation Tuesday, January 11 at Durham following a service in the crematorium chapel at 1.00 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Always in our hearts
ALLISON December 26 (suddenly), at Whorlton Grange Residential Care Home (formerly of Orchard Grove, Gainford). Elsie Alice, aged 79 years, dearly loved sister of Eva, Harold, Doris, Betty and Olive, also a dear aunt, great-aunt and friend to many. Funeral Friday, January 14. Would friends please meet 1.30 p.m., for service at St. Mary's Church, Gainford followed by interment in Gainford Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to St. Mary's Church Fund.
APPLEBY Clifford On December 25, suddenly but peacefully, after a short illness, of Shildon. Cliff, aged 57 years, dearly loved partner of Pauline, beloved son of Dorothy and the late Melvyn Appleby, very dear brother of Brian. Funeral service of thanksgiving for Cliff's life at Shildon Methodist Church, Thursday, January 6 at 11.00 a.m., prior to interment at Shildon Cemetery. All are welcome, meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Tiger Fund, c/o Rosemary Gowing, W.W.F. UK, Panda House, Weyside Park, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1XR. We will miss you so, no words can tell, your voice, your smile, your love as well. You will remain a heartache, no-one knows the grief we will share when we all shall meet and you're not there.
ASHETT December 30, in hospital, of Tenlands Nursing Home, Ferryhill. Lena (nee Barron), aged 96 years, dearly loved wife of the late Fred, a dear adopted gran of Clare and Paul and little friend of Lewis and a dear friend of Vera. Cortege leaving residence at 12.05 p.m. on Friday, January 7 for service in The Village Methodist Church at 12.15 p.m., followed by interment at Chilton Cemetery.
ASHETT (Nee Barron) Lena, wife of the late Frederick Ashett, mother of Dorothy and grandmother of Darran, passed away peacefully on December 30, aged 96 years in Bishop Auckland Hospital. Funeral in Methodist Chapel, Ferryhill at 12.15 p.m. leaving Tenlands Nursing Home at 12.05 p.m. Family and friends to meet afterwards at 18 Blandford Street, Ferryhill. Ours is just a simple prayer God Bless and keep you in his care Love from Dorothy and Darran.
ATKINSON Washington (formerly of Birtley and Willington). Peacefully, on December 26. Eleanor, aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late John and special mum, grandma and sister. Will always be remembered. Family and friends please meet for service at Birtley Crematorium on Saturday, January 8 at 10.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Donwell Nursing Home, Washington. NE37 1EE.
BESTFORD On December 31 (peacefully in hospital), of Parkhill Estate, Coxhoe. Thomas Wilson (Tom), aged 74 years, beloved son of the late John Robert and Margaret Ellen, devoted brother of Lily and Nancy, a sadly missed brother-in-law of Keith, a treasured uncle of Janine and Ray. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Monday, January 10 at 11.30 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations to UHND Coronary Care Unit, plate provided at the crematorium.
BLAKEBOROUGH December 30, peacefully at her home in Elton Road, Darlington. Elizabeth Nancy, aged 79 years, beloved wife of Leslie, dearly loved mother of David, Jane and Ruth and a much loved mother-in-law and grandma. Funeral Friday, January 7. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Ravensdale Road at 9.00 a.m., followed by private cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only.
BOUSFIELD On December 29, of Framwellgate Moor. Norman, aged 89 years, dearly loved husband of Doris, loving father of Peter and Christine and a much loved grandad of Marcus and Charlie. Will be greatly missed. Would friends please meet for service at Kimblesworth Parish Church on Friday, January 7 at 1.30 p.m. Cremation to follow at Durham and afterwards at The Salutation Inn.
BRISTO December 30, of Southfield Lodge, Crook. Lily, aged 78 years, dearly loved sister of the late Richard and dear friend to all who knew her. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 7 at 11.00 a.m.
BROWN December 28, suddenly in hospital. Georgina (Josie), (nee Neasham), aged 60 years, of Shildon, formerly of Witton Park. Dearly loved wife of Eric, devoted mother of Neil, Adele, Joseph, Joanne and Donna, much loved nana, great-grandma and mother-in-law. Who will be sadly missed. Will family and friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon at 12.00 noon on Friday, January 7, followed by cremation at Durham.
CLARKSON December 29, of Bishop Auckland. Derrick, aged 70 years, beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father of Karen, also a dear brother, son of Janet and the late James Banks. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 9.00 a.m. on Thursday, January 6.
CLARKSON Tracey Ann (nee Dawson), aged 41 years, of Romanby, died peacefully on December 27, 2004, in hospital, after a long illness borne with great courage, determination and dignity. Wonderful and caring wife to Clive, loving mother to Sarah and Amy, dear daughter of Jean and the late Peter, special sister to Helen and a much loved sister-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt and friend. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Would all please meet for service in St. Mary's Church, Kirkby Fleetham on Wednesday, January 5 at 2.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Flowers, or donations welcome in lieu, for the Mowbray Suite, Friarage Hospital, may be left in church on the plate provided.
COTTINGTON Marion, formerly of Gladstone Street, Crook, sister of the late George Lax, passed away peacefully at Burton upon Trent, on December 22, aged 93 years. Funeral service at Bretby Crematorium, Burton upon Trent on Wednesday, January 12 at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations for Cancer Research UK may be sent to John Hylton, 32 St. Peter's Street, Stapenhill, Burton upon Trent, DE15 9AW. Enquiries please to J. Hylton and Sons. Tel. (01283) 516666.
CRITCHLOW Darlington December 31 (suddenly at home), of Havelock Street. Chris, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Simone, a much loved dad, stepdad and grandad. Funeral Wednesday, January 12. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 1.15 p.m., prior to cremation. Family flowers only please by request.
DAVIES Edith December 28, in Cheltenham with her family around her, (formerly of Durham). A Memorial Service will be held at Durham Crematorium on Monday, January 10, at 12.00 noon. Donations if desired to, The Tsunami Disaster, (plate in crematorium)
DAVIS December 29 (peacefully in hospital), of Salvin Street, Croxdale. Eric (Mick), aged 64 years, dearly loved husband of Linda and a much loved dad of Tracie. Would friends please meet at St. Bartholomew's Church, Sunderland Bridge on Friday at 11.00 a.m. for a service followed by interment in Hett Cemetery.
ERRINGTON December 31, (in hospital), of Bevan Crescent, Wheatley Hill. Ellen, (nee Thompson), aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late John William, dearly loved mother of the late Margaret, John and William, dearest mother-in-law and a much loved granma and great-granma. Cortege leaving residence Tuesday January 11, at 12.20 p.m. Friends please meet at All Saint's Church for service at 12.30 p.m. followed by interment at Wheatley Hill Cemetery.
ETHERINGTON Died suddenly on December 30. Eileen, much loved cousin of Barry Wheatley and dear friend of Edric Humble. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday January 7, at 3.30 p.m. Will always be remembered.
GLASPER December 30, of Hall Terrace, Willington. Ann, aged 61 years, beloved wife of Len, loving mother of Kevin and Kathryn and devoted grandma of Ross and Ryan, dearly loved sister of Mary, John and Jean. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Friday, January 7 at 9.30 a.m.
GRAY On December 28, peacefully in hospital, of Pity Me. William, aged 73 years, a dear brother of Mary, uncle of Lorraine and Ed, great-uncle of Greg and a sadly missed friend of Ernie. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, January 6 at 2.00 p.m., private afterwards.
GREENWAY December 31, peacefully at his home in Stockton Road, Darlington. James David, much loved husband of Margaret and dear brother of Jessica. Funeral Monday, January 10. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Church, Haughton at 1.15 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please.
HODGSON Lenny December 29, 2004, of Attwood Terrace, Tudhoe. Beloved partner of Debbie and her son Scott and good friend to many. He will be sadly missed, but will remain in our hearts forever.
HODGSON December 29 (in hospital, after a short illness). Lennie, a dear father of Lennie, sadly missed brother of Pamela and Colin, grandfather to Callum and Jessi. Funeral Monday, January 10. Will friends please meet at 10.30 a.m. for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only. Donations are welcome to the Cancer Research. Family and friends are welcome for refreshments after the service at the Croxdale Inn.
HOLT December 28 (suddenly), of Shildon, formerly London. Dennis, aged 79 years, loving husband of the late Margaret, dearly loved father of Dennis, dear father-in-law of Penny, much loved grandfather of Katie and Sam, also a dearest brother of Maude, Doris and the late Jack. Friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday, January 7 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation.
HOWE On December 26 (tragically), of Dominion Road, Brandon. Jennie, aged 71 years, beloved wife of the late George, a dearly loved mam of Andrea and a loving sister of Joe. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel on Friday, January 7 at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only.
HUGILL Wilf, beloved father of James and daughter-in-law Angela (late of Aiskew, Bedale), passed away peacefully on December 26. Funeral January 6, 2.30 p.m. at York Crematorium.
HUTCHINSON December 30, peacefully at her daughter's residence in Darlington. Norah Doreen, in her 90th year, beloved wife of the late Richard Sydney, dearly loved mother of Barry and Vivienne and a caring mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Wednesday, January 5. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 10.45 a.m. Flowers, if desired, may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
