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MACKENZIE January 1 (suddenly, at home), of Hundens Lane, Darlington. Richard George, aged 40 years. Beloved husband of Michele, devoted dad of Richard and Lucy. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Monday January 17. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium
MALCOLM On January 6, suddenly in hospital, of Consett, late of Weardale. Bryan, aged 69 years, devoted husband of Jean, much loved dad of Chris and David, father-in-law of Lisa and grandad of Peter and Stephanie. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Mountsett Crematorium on Thursday, January 13 at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, to the British Heart Foundation, Unit 3, Trinity Square, Gateshead, NE8 1AN.
MARSH January 8 (peacefully, in hospital), of Ravensdale Road, Darlington. Lucy Ann, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Edgar, loving mother of Geoffrey, Marjorie and Jean, also much loved mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunty, granny and great-granny. Funeral Thursday January 13. Would friends please meet 10.30 a.m. for service at Holy Trinity Church, Darlington followed by private interment.
MARSHALL January 6, of Bishop Auckland. George, aged 81 years, beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Mills), devoted dad of Ann and Brian, dear father-in-law to Mike, also a much loved and loving grandad of Kate. Cortege to leave his son's residence at 2.20 p.m. on Friday, January 14, for service in St. Andrew's Church at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church.
MARTIN Leslie Peacefully, in hospital on January 5, of Great Ayton. Leslie, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Ann, dearly loved dad of Elizabeth, Catherine, Graham and Ruth, dear father-in-law of Tom, Andrew and Kath and a much loved grandpa of Christopher, Kirsten, Alison, Katy, Alicia, Daniel and Oliver. Funeral service in Christ Church, Great Ayton on Thursday January 13, at 11.30 a.m. prior to interment in Great Ayton Cemetery. Will friends please meet at church. Family flowers only please.
MAXWELL Newton Hall Peacefully at home, on January 5, aged 58 years. Val (Valerie), a much loved wife of Eddie, devoted mam of Jason and Beverly and loving grandma of Mikayla, Rhys, Robyn, Jade and Megan, also a loved sister of Brenda, Lynda and Reg, a loved mother-in-law, sister-in-law and auntie. A wonderful lady who will be sadly missed by all her loving family and many friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation in Durham Crematorium on Thursday, January 13 at 2.30 p.m. By request family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to Cancer Research.
McKEON (Peacefully), on January 8, of Tow Law. Ann Freda, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late Stanley Francis (Stan), devoted mum of Loraine and dear mother-in-law to Geoff, a much loved and loving nanna to Clare and Lisa and great-nanna to Molly. To be received into St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Tow Law at 6.30 p.m. on Sunday, January 16, followed by Requiem Mass on Monday at 11.45 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given for Church Funds. Will friends please meet at church.
MEEK January 10 (peacefully in Tenlands Nursing Home, Ferryhill), formerly of Princess Court, Spennymoor. George, aged 91 years, beloved husband of Winnie, a dearly loved dad of Brian, Walter and Pauline, a dear father-in-law and a much loved granda and great-granda. Would friends please meet at St. Charles R.C. Church, Tudhoe Village, Friday for a Requiem Mass at 10.00 a.m., followed by private committal at Durham Crematorium.
MILLER Marjorie, aged 85 years, formerly of Whitcliffe Grange, Richmond, died peacefully in hospital in Leicester on January 6. Beloved wife of the late Bill and a much loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Funeral service at Richmond Cemetery Chapel on Friday, January 14 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the cemetery chapel. No flowers please, at Marjorie's own request. If desired, donations for the Victoria Ward, Friary Hospital, Richmond, c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
MORECROFT On January 10, at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Catterick Garrison (formerly of Hargill, Harmby and Woodburn Drive, Leyburn). Charles, aged 96 years, beloved husband of the late Mabel. Funeral service and cremation at West Cemetery Crematorium, Darlington on Wednesday, January 19 at 10.15 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium.
MOSES January 12, of Grainger Street, Darlington. Eleanor (Nell), aged 85 years, dearly loved sister of Mary and the late Bob, also a much loved sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt. Funeral Tuesday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.15 p.m. Family flowers only please.
NEWTON Malcolm Stuart (Strawboss), suddenly at home on December 31. Malcolm, aged 65 years, dearly loved husband of Joyce, much loved brother of Trevor, son-in-law of Doug and brother-in-law of Ann and Frank. Service and cremation to take place on Saturday, January 15 in the Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium at 10.00 a.m. Would friends please meet at the crematorium chapel. Family flowers only please, by request. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Great North Air Ambulance, Northumberland Wing, The Imperial Centre, Grange Road, Darlington, DL1 5NQ.
NICHOLSON Of Slaley, (formerly of Stanhope). Peacefully, in hospital January 8, 2005, aged 74 years. June, dearly loved by all family and friends. Service and cremation to take place at Mountsett Crematorium, Dipton on Tuesday January 18, at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to, Tynedale Community Hospice, 18 Battle Hill, Hexham. NE46 1BA.
NOBLE January 6, peacefully at Darlington Manor Nursing Home (formerly of Brighton Road, Darlington). Thomas, aged 98 years. Funeral Friday, January 21. Would friends please meet 1.00 p.m. for service at the West Cemetery Chapel, Darlington, followed by interment in the West Cemetery.
OLD January 1 (suddenly, at home), of Mellor Court, Darlington. James Grey, aged 64 years. Funeral Wednesday January 19. Would friends please meet 9.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
ORD (Framwellgate Moor) Peacefully in hospital on January 6, aged 81 years. Irene, beloved wife of the late Vince, dear mother of John, a much loved grandma of Michael and Graham, sadly missed by all family and friends. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Monday January 17, at 3.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Durham.
ORR January 7 (peacefully, after a long illness), of Belsay Walk, Darlington. Peggy, aged 77 years, beloved companion of Tommy, loving mother of Pat, Christopher, Susan and Christine, also a deeply missed nana and great-nana. Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Thursday, January 20. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m., for service at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes, if so desired, to The Co-operative Chapels of Rest, Memorial House, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.
ORR Peggy, passed away peacefully on January 7. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her dearest companion Tommy Blewitt. Also Anne, Arthur, Janet and their families. It was a pleasure to have known and loved such a wonderful lady.
OXENDALE Cicely, aged 94 years, died peacefully in Beechwood Nursing Home, Northallerton, on January 13, 2005. Funeral service and committal to be held at St. Bede's Teesside Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2005.
PARKINSON January 9, of Wear View, Hunwick. Rachel, aged 86 years, dearly loved wife of the late John, loving mother and mother-in-law of Brenda and Ken, more than a gran to John, Bryan, Tony, Andrew, Dianne, Kathleen and Leanne, devoted great-gran to Jason, Kieran, Stuart, Rachel, Courtney, Amber, Jack and Morgan, also a loving sister and aunt. Friends please meet for service at Sunnybrow Community Chapel on Wednesday, January 19 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
PARTRIDGE January 10. Mary, aged 90 years, beloved wife of the late Charles and mother of Edwin and David, loving nana of Joy, Joanne and Amanda and great-grandmother of Craig, Michaela and Erin. Many thanks for the loving care given by the staff at Middleton Hall Nursing Home. Will friends please meet for service and cremation at Darlington Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday, January 19 at 2.15 p.m.
PEACE Dorothy Joyce, of Prospect Farm, Bellerby, died December 24, 2004, in the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. A private family cremation was held at Darlington Crematorium on January 12, 2005. The family wish to thank all friends who are thinking of us at this time for their prayers and kind wishes. With special thanks to the caring staff at the Friarage Hospital.
PLAYFORTH James Henry (Harry) Peacefully, at Tanpit Lodge, after a short illness. Harry, aged 91 years, of Easingwold. Beloved husband of the late Rene, loving father of Geoffrey and the late Christine, a dear father-in-law of Pat and a loved grandad of Louise and a great-grandpa. Funeral service and committal Easingwold Parish Church, Monday, January 17 at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be made in aid of Tanpit Lodge.
POUNDER Christopher Charles January 13, suddenly at work, of Little Crakehall. Chris, aged 87 years, beloved husband of the late Bertha, dearly loved dad of Shirley, Olwen, Valerie and Trevor, also a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service to be held at Crakehall Methodist Chapel on Thursday, January 20 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Leukaemia Research and Crakehall Methodist Chapel.
POUNDER Durham. Peacefully, on January 8, aged 92 years. Hilda (nee Wilson), the devoted wife of the late Robert Arthur (Bob), also a much loved mam of Eric and Dale. Hilda will be much loved and sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Friends please meet at Durham Crematorium on Monday, January 17 at 11.30 a.m., for service prior to cremation. By request, family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The P.D.S.A. c/o Stuart Wright Funeral Service, 23 Marshall Terrace, Gilesgate, Durham.
POUNDER Framwellgate Moor Peacefully in hospital, on January 4, aged 82 years. Ronnie, a loving husband of the late Joan, much loved dad of Judith and Valerie, grandad of Paul, Niki, Danielle and Jo, great-grandad of Jacob, Finn, Sam and Olivia. Will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Friends please meet for service in the Methodist Chapel, Framwellgate Moor, on Thursday, January 13 at 10.45 a.m., prior to cremation in Durham Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to The British Heart Foundation.
PRESTON January 7, in hospital, with his family around him. Cec, of Shildon, aged 77 years. Dearest partner of Margaret Parker, loving father of Dave, Steve, Lynn and Mark, dear father-in-law of Julie, Nicola, Dave and Debbie, much loved by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, also dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Methodist Church at 2.50 p.m. on Thursday, January 13, followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations for Cancer Research may be left at church.
QUINN In hospital, on January 5, of Craghead. Martin, aged 84 years (former Derwentside District Councillor). Resting at Co-operative Funeral Service, Priory Cottage, Framwellgate Moor. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Hustledown on Friday, January 14 at 2.15 p.m., prior to interment in Stanley Cemetery. Floral tributes please to Priory Cottage. On whose soul Jesus have mercy R.I.P.
REED On January 8, of William Keers Crescent, Ferryhill. John Robert (Jack), aged 81 years, loving dad of George and a dear grandad of Zoe and Guy. Will friends please meet for service on Tuesday, January 18 at 10.00 a.m., at Durham Crematorium Chapel. Family flowers only by request.
REESE January 6 (suddenly, but peacefully, at home). Franklin Joseph, aged 80 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Eleanor, dearly loved father of Pauline, Anita, Frances, Maurice, Angela and Kevin, father-in-law to Brian, Ken, Jill and Jill (also Richard and Ken), grandfather to Alison, Gary, Jackie, Tony, Craig, Steven, Martin, Rebecca, Tom, Sam, Hannah, Abi, Sarah, also Dean and Sean, great-grandfather to Natalie, Kieron and Eleanor, a respected uncle and good friend, retired train driver. Funeral Tuesday January 18. Would friends please meet 10.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Cremator ium. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu if desired to, The Tsunami Earthquake Appeal.
