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BRADDING January 4 (suddenly, in hospital). Alice Margaret (Maggie), aged 51 years. Much loved mam of Phillip, Michelle, Julie and Kevin, loving daughter of Tommy and stepbrother to Dougie, beloved grandmother and sister of Moveen, Gail, Steph, Reg and the late Linda, also a beloved niece of Goldie, sadly missed by Christine and all. Funeral Monday, January 17. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
BRAY Gladys, aged 98 years. Peacefully at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Catterick on January 11, 2005. (Formerly of Cedar Grove, Barton). Beloved wife of the late Nobby Bray, much loved mother of Bert, Lilian and Pearl, a dear mother-in-law and loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service in St. Cuthbert's Church, Barton on Wednesday January 19, at 2.30 p.m. followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations if desired my be given in church for The Alzheimers Society.
BROWN On January 6 (peacefully in hospital of Shildon). Nora, aged 63 years, dearly beloved wife and best friend of Gordon, a very much loved mam of Angela and Andrew, also a dearest grandma of Abbey. The funeral service will take place on Monday, January 17, 9.45 a.m., at St. John's Church, Shildon prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu, may be made to Cancer Research U.K. (at church). Goodnight and God Bless Nor, all my love forever and always, Gordon. Cherished mam, grandma and mother-in-law. The angels came to visit you, one night while you were sleeping. They thought you were so beautiful, they took you for safe keeping but you left us with a legacy of love and memories to share, Heaven must be a better place, now that you are there. Thank you for everything. Ang, Glenn and Abbey, xxx.
BROWN Wilf, aged 72 years, suddenly at home on January 10, of Bowman Street, Darlington, formerly of South Cleatlam. Beloved husband of the late Margery, dearly loved dad of Philip, Joanne, Simon and Paul, dear father-in-law and a devoted grandad of James, Matthew, Thomas, Jake, Sam, Toby, Jamie and Bethany. Funeral Wednesday, January 19. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium at 1.45 p.m. Enquiries to Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL. Tel. (01325) 482999.
BUCKLE January 8, suddenly at Edinburgh Drive, Darlington. Rita Foster, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Group Captain George Buckle, dearly loved mother of Diana and the late Judith and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service in St. Edwin's Church, High Coniscliffe at 10.00 a.m. followed private cremation. Flowers welcome or donations if preferred to, St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington. DL3 7UA.
BURCHETT January 7 (peacefully, in hospital), of Broomside, Ferryhill. John, aged 72 years, a much loved husband of the late Rose, a dear dad of Norman and the late Janet, a devoted grandad of Sam and Libby, a dear brother of Vera. Would friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium Chapel at 1.00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 19. Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to Cancer Research.
BURNHOPE On January 11, peacefully at home. Norman, dearest husband of Thelma, devoted dad of Katharine and Tim and dearly loved father-in-law of Sharron and George and a very special grandad of Dominic, Matthew, Georgina and Hannah. Funeral service to be held at St. Mary's Church, Easington Village on Friday, January 21 at 10.30 a.m., cremation to follow at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, for St. Mary's Church.
CARR January 3 (peacefully, in hospital, surrounded by all the family). Elizabeth Margaret (Betty), aged 89 years. Beloved mam of Tony, Steve and Christine, much loved and sadly missed sister of Nancy and family. Funeral Thursday, January 13. Would friends please meet 3.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
CHARLTON January 1 (peacefully, at home after a long illness). John, of Middleton-St-George. A beloved partner of Marian, a loving dad of Brent and Tony, stepdad to Michael and Derek, father-in-law of Lucille, also a treasured granda of Jonathan, Amy, Christian and Jack. Funeral Friday January 14. Would friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for service in St. Mary's Church, Long Newton followed by interment into St. Mary's church yard. Floral tributes to, The Co-operative Funeral Service, 50 St. Cuthberts Way, Darlington.
CLARK January 8 (peacefully, in hospital), of Silver Street, Bishop Auckland. Edith Maud, dearly beloved wife of Gerry, much loved by her family and friends. Friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland on Thursday, January 20 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends cordially invited for refreshment at The Postchaise Hotel after the funeral service.
CLARK On December 31, 2004, suddenly in hospital, of Throckley (formerly of Hutton Magna). Norman, devoted husband of Olive Louisa and treasured father of Jennifer, much loved grandfather of Jonathan. Would family and friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Throckley on Thursday, January 13 at 1.30 p.m., prior to cremation at the West Road Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to the Diabetic Association, 10 Queen Anne Street, London W1M 0BD. Sadly missed by all who knew him.
COATES (Willington) January 12, in Bishop Auckland Hospital. Doris, aged 93 years. Very dear wife of the late Ronnie, much loved mam of Margaret and Ron, David and Anne, also a loving gran and great-gran. Friends please meet for service at St. Stephen's Church, Willington at 11.15 a.m. on Thursday January 20, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations to, Cancer Research U.K. may be left with the family.
COATES Annie, aged 94 years, formerly of Shildon, died in the loving care of South Church Care Home on January 6. Dearly loved wife of the late Alfred, stepmother of Doris, also a loving nana and aunt. Friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium on Monday, January 17 at 11.15 a.m. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given for South Church Care Home Residents' Fund on the plate provided at the crematorium.
CONLIN December 28 (in hospital), of 7 High Carr Road, Framwellgate Moor, Durham. Elizabeth Mary (nee Berrystone). Beloved wife of the late Stanley Gerald. Friends please meet at St. Bede's R.C. Church, Framwellgate Moor, Friday January 14, at 1.30 p.m. for Requiem Mass, followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
COTTERILL On January 8, peacefully at home with his family, in Appleton Wiske. Barry, aged 69 years, dearly loved husband of Pam, loving father of Simon, Sarah and Warwick. Funeral service to be held in St. Mary's Church 11.30 a.m. Monday, January 17, followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if wished, may be given for Cancer Care U.K. and Home Hospice Care, c/o Mrs. Beryl Baines, 3 Hunters Ride, Appleton Wiske, Northallerton, DL6 2BD.
COUSINS January 10, suddenly but peacefully at home, Thorntree Gardens, Middleton St. George. Reg, aged 83 years, dearly loved husband of Doreen, much loved father of Howard and Olwen, a loving father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Tuesday, January 18. Friends please meet for service in St. Laurence's Church at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at St. George's Churchyard.
CRUISE On January 11, peacefully in hospital, of Moor Crescent, Gilesgate Moor. Dennis William, aged 77 years, beloved husband of Pam, devoted dad of Michael, Lynne and Simon, a treasured grandpa of Christopher, Mark, Gavin and Sian. Would friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, January 18 at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations to Cancer Research.
DENHAM January 13, peacefully in hospital, of Craig Street, Darlington. Billy, aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Nora, much loved dad to Anne, Billy, Gwen, Jimmy, Alan and Janet, also a dearly loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Wednesday, January 19. Would friends please meet 1.30 p.m. for service at St. Augustine's R.C. Church, Darlington, followed by interment in the West Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research.
DEVINE Linda (nee Wilkinson) In hospital, on January 7 of Westgarth Grove, Shotton. Linda, aged 51 years, dearly beloved wife of Michael, a loving mother of Kay and her fiance Graham, treasured daughter of Martha and the late George, loving daughter-in-law of Bill and the late Emma, also a precious sister, auntie and friend to many. Interment Shotton Churchyard on Friday, January 14. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 11.00 a.m. "We've got to stick together".
DICKINSON Evelyn, aged 92 years, died peacefully at The Terrace Nursing Home, Richmond on January 5, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Frank Dickinson and much loved mother to David and Margaret. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, January 13 at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel or afterwards at the Kings Head Hotel, Richmond from 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given for the Alzheimer's Society.
DODD January 12, at Brandon Lodge Nursing Home (late of New Brancepeth). Mary, aged 82 years, a much loved mam, grandma and sister. Friends please meet for service in St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Brandon on Thursday, January 20 at 10.45 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Muscular Dystrophy.
DOUGLAS January 8 (suddenly), ex Postmaster, Frosterley. Robert William, aged 68 years, dearly loved husband of Glenna and a loving father and grandfather. Particulars later.
DOUGLAS On January 6, peacefully in hospital, after a short illness, of Crakehall. Frances, widow of the late George, dear mother of Barbara. Funeral service and cremation to be held at West Cemetery, Darlington 2.45 p.m. on Monday, January 17. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
DOUGLAS Robert William (Bobby), ex Newsagent of Darlington, ex Postmaster of Frosterley, January 8 (suddenly but peacefully at home), aged 67 years. Darling husband of Glenna, a wonderful and much loved dad to Sandy, Emma and Alister and father-in-law to Michelle, a very, very special grandad to Hannah and Lucas, loved and respected by all who knew him. Will live on in our hearts for ever and ever. A committal service in Darlington Crematorium on Tuesday, January 18 at 1.15 p.m. will be followed by a Thanksgiving Service in St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Frosterley at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Blind.
DUNN (nee Young) On January 9, peacefully in hospital, of Harewood Lane, Romanby, Northallerton. Elizabeth, aged 64 years, loving wife of John and dearly loved mother of Peter and Joanna, mother-in-law to Phil and Kim, dearest grandma to Katy, Rob and Isabella, sister of Jim, David and Peter. Funeral service and cremation to be held in St. Bede's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium 3.00 p.m. Friday, January 14. No flowers but donations, if wished, may be sent to the Marie Curie Nurses or Yorkshire Cancer Research.
DUNN January 13 (peacefully in hospital), of Waine Crescent, Bishop Auckland. Edgar, aged 98 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Muriel, a devoted father of Alan and Anita and a dear father-in-law of Harry, also a much loved granda of Catherine and John and a dear uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle. Cremation Wednesday, January 19 at Durham. Cortege leaving residence at 9.30 a.m., for a service in the crematorium chapel at 10.00 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
DURHAM On January 12, peacefully in hospital, formerly of The Peppergarth and Oak Mount, Northallerton. Ruby, aged 85 years, loving mother of Doreen, Christine and Sandra and a dear mother-in-law, nan and great-nan. Family cremation followed by thanksgiving service in Romanby Methodist Church 1.00 p.m., Friday, January 21. Family flowers only. Donations if wished may be given for chapel funds and Oak Mount. Will be sadly missed.
FARRELL January 11, of Bishop Auckland. Harry (Pat), aged 93 years, beloved husband of the late Margaret, devoted dad of Christine and Peter, also a much loved and loving granda and great-granda. Will family and friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, January 21.
GARDINER January 3 (peacefully in Ventress Hall). Derek, aged 76 years, of Waterside, Darlington, a dearly loved husband of Margaret, loving dad of Paul Robert and David Allen, father-in-law of Jennie and Jacqueline, also a much loved grandad of Emma Louise, Sammy, Tom and Jake. Funeral Thursday, January 13. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m., for service at Darlington Crematorium.
GRAHAM January 8, of Roddymoor, formerly of Dans Castle, Tow Law. John William (Billy), aged 84 years, beloved husband to Stella and the late Nora (nee Goodwin), devoted dad of Jean, Robert and Gwen, dear father-in-law to Wilf, Brenda and Bob, a much loved and loving grandad and great-grandad, also a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Philip and St. James' Church, Tow Law at 10.15 a.m. on Saturday, January 15, followed by interment in Thornley Road Cemetery.
