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WANDLESS January 22 (in hospital). Brenda, aged 49 years, of Grey Street, Darlington. Will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral Friday February 4. Would friends please meet 2.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
WARDMAN January 21, of 11 Rose Lea, Witton Gilbert. Geordie, aged 44 years. Much loved partner of Pauline, a loved son of Doreen, will be sadly missed by all. Would friends please meet for service and committal at Durham Crematorium on Friday January 28, at 9.30 a.m. Family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Willowburn Hospice, c/o Pauline.
WARDMAN January 21, in hospital of Witton Gilbert. George, aged 44 years, dearly loved brother of Joe, much loved brother-in-law of Josephine and loved uncle of Lynsey and Michael. I had a brother who had a heart of gold His loss to me will never be told A beautiful life came to a sudden end He died as he lived Everyone's friend. God Bless
WATSON January 24 (peacefully), at Whorlton Grange, (formerly of Marshall Street, Barnard Castle). Gladys, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Leonard, much loved mother of Christine, mother-in-law of Raymond, treasured and loving gran of Helen and Rachel, a dear sister-in-law, caring aunt and special to Joan. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Would family and friends please meet for funeral service at Barnard Castle Methodist Church on Friday January 28 at 10.30 a.m. followed by interment. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be given in church to Teesdale Visually Handicapped Club and to Teesdale After Stroke Club.
WHATTAM January 26 (suddenly, at home), of Coxwold House, Headlam Road, Darlington. Thomas Gordon, much loved and cherished dad to Angela and Jeremy, precious grandad of Findlay, former husband of Gwen, also a dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Funeral Thursday February 3. Would friends please meet 11.15 a.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. R.I.P.
WHITEHEAD January 18, in hospital. Edwin, aged 74 years, of Darlington, a dearly loved husband of Joyce, a brother to Ronnie, Alan, John and Harry. Service at Darlington Crematorium on Monday, January 31 at 10.15 a.m.
WILLIAMS Olive (nee Johnson), formerly of Windlestone. Peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at North Bay, Ontario, Canada. Loving wife of Joseph. Survived
by her beloved sons Keith and Alan and her dearly loved grandchildren Evan, Brandon, Laura, Eric and Scott, loved daughter-in-law Pat (nee Moore) and nieces and nephews in England. Arrangements entrusted to Martyn Funeral Home, 464 Wyld Street, North Bay, Ontario, Canada P1B 1Z5.
WINTER Framwellgate Moor, late of Gilesgate. Peacefully in hospital on January 21, aged 75 years. Margaret, dear wife of Edwin, much loved mother of Margaret, dear mother-in-law of Ivor and a dearest nana and great-grandma to all the family. Friends please meet at St. Gile's Church, Gilesgate on Monday January 31, at 10.30 a.m. for service prior to interment in the church yard.
YOUNG J.C. (Joe), died very suddenly on Saturday, January 15, brother to Molly, Audrey and Basil, a brother-in-law to Walter, Ted and Irene, a very much loved and respected uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service at Durham Crematorium Chapel at 3.30 p.m., on Friday, January 28. Will friends please meet at the crematorium. A gentleman passed this way.
AKENHEAD Mary February 1, of Crossfield Crescent, Shotton. Mary, aged 89 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Adam, a loving mother, mother-in-law and also treasured grandma and great-grandma. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Tuesday February 8. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at the crematorium at 3.00 p.m.
ALDERSON January 31 (in hospital), of 64 Market Place, Middleton-in-Teesdale. Ruby, aged 74 years, dearly loved daughter of the late Harold and Violet, much loved sister of Stella and Kenneth. Friends please meet for service and interment at St. Mary's Church on Saturday, February 5 at 1.30 p.m.
ALDIS February 1, at home, in Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland. George, aged 83 years, devoted husband of Gertrude, devoted dad of Diane, Steven and Sue, dear father-in-law to Gerry, Sue and Paul, also a much loved and loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, February 8 at 1.30 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be left at the crematorium or sent in memory to The British Legion.
ALLAN January 27 (in hospital). Gwen, aged 86 years, of Garthlands Road, Darlington. A much loved wife of the late John, a dearly loved mother of Eric, mother-in-law of Hazel, also a treasured gran of Mark. Funeral Thursday February 3. Would friends please meet 1.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium.
ALLEN Erica Mary On January 31, at home in Catterick Village. Erica Mary, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of Michael. She will be greatly missed by her extensive family and by her many friends. To be received into St. Joseph and St. Francis' Xavier R.C. Church, Richmond on Monday, February 7 at 5.30 p.m. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, February 8 at 10.00 a.m., followed by burial in Catterick Village Cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers for "Save the Children" are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons, Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond. DL10 4AJ.
ASHDOWN February 3, formerly of Pine Grove, Darlington and recently of Elton Parade. Emily May (Lena), aged 83 years, loving wife of the late Capt. George Ashdown M.B.E., O.B.E., R.A., dearly loved mother of Robert, John and Jill, precious friend of Steven, Belle, Amanda and Michelle and a loving nanne to many. Funeral Wednesday, February 9. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m. Flowers may be sent c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington.
ATKINSON February 1 (suddenly, but peacefully, at home), in Ingleby Arncliffe. Norah, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Harry, loving mother of Bob, Elsie and the late Stanley, a dear mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma. Funeral service to be held in All Saint's Church, Ingleby Arncliffe, 11.00 a.m. Monday February 7 followed by interment, Family flowers only. Donations if wished for chapel, church and village hall funds.
BAINBRIDGE February 1, suddenly of Brunel Way, Darlington. Charlie aged 82 years, beloved husband of the late Betty, dearly loved partner of Rose, a much loved father of Allen, Peter and the late Pamela, also a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 11.45 a.m.
BAINBRIDGE February 3, of Bishop Auckland. Mary Ethel, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Michael, also a dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church at 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 8, followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to church funds.
BANKS February 3 (peacefully in hospital), of East Green Nursing Home, West Auckland (late of Fielden Drive, West Auckland). Norman Leslie, aged 78 years, dearly loved brother to Douglas and brother-in-law of Joan, also a much loved uncle of Carol. Cremation Wednesday, February 9 at Darlington, following a service in St. Helen's Church, St. Helen Auckland at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at church. No floral tributes by request please.
BARTRAM February 1, peacefully in hospital (formerly of Bournmoor). George, aged 79 years, beloved husband of the late Irene, dearly loved father of Keith and a much loved father-in-law of Gillian. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Penshaw on Monday, February 7 at 11.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Sunderland Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu may be given after the service for Cancer Research U.K. Any floral tributes should be sent to N. Alderson Funeral Directors, Flass Terrace, Ushaw Moor, Durham. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
BEADLE Suddenly, on February 1, of Bishop Auckland. Norma (nee Milner), aged 80 years, beloved wife of the late Joe, dear mother to Graham, also a mother-in-law and loving grandmother who will be sadly missed. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. on Monday, February 7.
BELL January 29 (suddenly at home), of Coronation Road, Wingate. Thomas (Tom), aged 63 years, beloved husband of Hilda (nee Watson), dearly loved dad of Denise, Deborah and Thomas, dearest father-in-law and a much loved grandad. Cortege leaving residence Monday at 1.20 p.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church for service at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in churchyard.
BELL On January 31, suddenly at home. Arthur, aged 83 years. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, February 8 at 1.30 p.m., in North Cemetery, Darlington. Friends please meet at the cemetery. Floral tributes may be sent to John Meynell Funeral Service, 148-150 North Road, Darlington or donations in lieu to The British Heart Foundation.
BLEWITT Evelyn (formerly Bland). Aged 87 years. Dearest mum and nanna. passed away peacefully on January 30, 2005. Will always picture her happy smiling face. Forever in our thoughts. Loving daughter Barbara, Tony, Nicola and Kelly. Perth, Western Australia. Special thanks to Jean and Barry. Rest in Peace, mum
BLEWITT January 30 (peacefully at home), of Neasham Road, Darlington. Evelyn (formerly Bland), aged 87 years, much loved mam of Joan, Barbara and Michael, loving stepmam to Jean, also a dearly loved mother-in-law and nana. Funeral Tuesday, February 8. Would friends please meet 11.45 a.m., for service at Darlington Crematorium.
BOOCOCK On January 27, peacefully in hospital, of Newton-le-Willows. Eva, aged 88 years, much loved wife of Edwin, dearest mam of Valerie and Janet and a dear mum-in-law, gran and great-gran. Funeral service and interment at St. Patrick's Church, Patrick Brompton on Wednesday, February 2 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be shared between Church Funds, Crohns Research and the Friarage Hospital (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
BRADFIELD February 1, peacefully, of Conyers Road, East Cowton. Thomas Alan, aged 74 years, beloved husband of Mavis, dearly loved father of Andrew, father-in-law of Colette and loving grandad of Aaron. Funeral Monday. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, East Cowton at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for the Macmillan Nurses, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
CHALLANDS Christina Carol (Tina) nee Chapman, aged 55 years, of Shildon, formerly of Newton Aycliffe, on January 26, suddenly in hospital, after a short illness. Beloved wife of the late Jefferson (Jeff), a much loved mother of Alison and Ross, dearest daughter of Gwen and the late George Richard (Ricky) Chapman, formerly of Gainford, dear stepdaughter of the late John Deasy, loving sister and sister-in-law of Jennifer and Andy, Dorothy and Ken, sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, February 3 at 2.30 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Flowers, if desired, are being accepted by John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
CHALLIES (Darlington) January 30 (peacefully at home). Alice Jane Gladys (nee Lamb), aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late William, a loving and precious mam of Trevor, Norma, Victor and Hazel, a dear mother-in-law of Margaret, John, Michael and the late Marianne and a special nana and great-nana. Will be greatly missed by all. Funeral Wednesday, February 9. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 1.45 p.m., prior to cremation.
CHISEM January 28 (in hospital), of Scott Street, Shildon. Connie (nee Makinson), aged 81 years, dearly loved wife of Jack, loving mam of Stella, mother-in-law of Gary, treasured grandma of Alan, Anthony, Darryl, Simon and Rhys, devoted great-grandma of Abbi, a dear sister and aunt. Would friends please meet for service in St. John's Church, Shildon on Friday, February 4 at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment in Shildon Cemetery.
CLARK Dorothy, aged 71 years, of Alpine House, Lands Road, Butterknowle, died peacefully in hospital on January 26. Beloved wife of the late Keith, much loved mam of Andrew and Judith and a dear mother-in-law and devoted grandma. Funeral service at St. John's Church, Lynesack on Wednesday, February 2 at 1.30 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations for Arthritis Research, c/o James and John Blenkiron, Funeral Directors, 100 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ.
