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ANNALS February 17, suddenly, of Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auckland. Dorothy (nee Craggs), aged 69 years, devoted wife of Bill, beloved mother of Lynn, dear mother-in-law to Nigel, much loved and loving grandmother to Marie and Mark, also a treasured friend to Vera and Anne. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday, February 24.
ARMSTRONG (nee Marshall). Clare. On February 12, unexpectedly at home. Clare, aged 73 years of Billingham. Beloved wife of the late Maurice, much loved mam of Susan, Christine and Maurice Junior, father-in-law of Chris and Sandy, a special nanna of Lucy and Louise. Funeral service to take place on Friday February 18, at St. Luke's Church, Low Grange Avenue, Billingham at 10.30 a.m. prior to cremation at The Chapel of St. Bede, Teesside Crematorium at 11.30 a.m. Friends please meet at church. All enquiries and floral tributes to, The Co-operative Funeral Service, Lustrum Cottage, Station Road, Billingham. Tel: (01642) 550737.
BEAMSON (Trimdon Colliery) Suddenly, in hospital on February 17, aged 74 years. Hannah, (nee Ashcroft). Beloved wife of the late Tommy, dearest mother of Paul, loving mother-in-law of Joan, also much loved sister of June. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church on Wednesday February 23, at 10.15 a.m. to be followed by cremation at Hartlepool Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired for, The British Heart Foundation c/o, Lambs Funeral Service. Tel: (0191) 5261846.
BLEWITT Joan Frances (nee Elliott), aged 77 years, of Brompton, Northallerton. On February 16, peacefully in hospital. A devoted wife of the late Maurice, a wonderful mum and mother-in-law to Chris and Sue and adored grandma to Jessica and Daniel. Cremation at Darlington Cremat orium, 11.15 a.m. on Friday February 25, followed by a Thanksgiving Service at Brompton Church at 12.00 noon. Flowers welcome or, if preferred, donations to the League of Friends, Friarage Hospital. Any enquiries to, the Co-operative Funeral Service. Tel. (01325) 463203.
BODDY Wilfred, aged 90 years, on February 15. Recently of Dalton, Richmond (formerly of Yarm and Eaglescliffe), beloved husband of the late Elinor. To be received into St. Mary's R.C. Church, Wycliffe on Monday, February 21 at 6.30 p.m. for Requiem Mass on Tuesday, February 22 at 12.30 p.m., followed by burial at Yarm Cemetery and afterwards at the Parkmore Hotel, Eaglescliffe. Friends please meet at the church. Enquiries to, John Blenkiron and Sons. Ltd., Richmond, (01748) 850033.
BODDY Mary Suddenly in St. Monica's Hospital. Mary, aged 88 years, of Kilburn. Beloved wife of the late Arthur, a dear aunt of John and Eileen and a dear sister-in-law and friend. Funeral service and committal at St. Mary's Church, Kilburn, Friday, February 18 at 11.00 a.m. Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, may be made in aid of Kilburn Church, Easingwold Methodist Church and St. Monica's Hospital.
BOTCHERBY February 14 (in hospital), of Bishop Auckland. William Brown, aged 86 years, beloved husband of Edith, dearly loved father of Edwina and Peter and a much loved father-in-law and grandpa. Funeral Tuesday, February 22. Friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Bishop Auckland at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for The Parkinson's Disease Society, c/o Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JR.
BOWRON February 13, suddenly, as the result of an accident. Malcolm, aged 69 years, of St. Helen Auckland. Devoted dad of Tracy and Beverley, dear father-in-law to David, a much loved granda, dearest brother of Rita, also a dear brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Helen's Church at 11.00 a.m on Tuesday, February 22, followed by interment in West Auckland Cemetery.
BOYNTON February 10 (suddenly), of North Cottages, School Aycliffe. Malcolm James, aged 55 years. Loving husband to June, much loved dad to Anthony and Jane, dearly loved father-in-law to Donna, treasured grandad to Bethany, also a devoted brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Funeral Friday February 18. Would friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for service at St. Michael's Church, Heighington followed by cremation at Darlington.
BRAITHWAITE Audrey Patricia, (Pat, nee Dawson), aged 81 years, of Stokesley. On February 14, peacefully, in hospital. A dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral service at Stokesley Methodist Chapel, Monday, February 21, at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment at Stokesley Church Yard. All welcome afterwards at Stokesley Town Hall. By request, family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers may be left at the chapel.
BRANCH Marion, who after a courageous fight against illness, died on Friday, February 11, 2005, aged one year. Marion was the beautiful and cherished daughter of Paul and Barbara, an adored granddaughter, niece and cousin. Such a special baby, Marion touched the hearts of everyone she met. She was a little ray of sunshine with big blue eyes and a radiant smile and will be missed so very, very much. Funeral Friday, February 18. Would friends please meet 12.00 noon for service at St. Edwin's Church, High Coniscliffe, followed by a private interment. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cardiomyopathy Association, 40 The Metro Centre, Tolpits Lane, Watford, Herts. WD18 9SB.
BROWN February 15, peacefully in hospital. Edith (dressmaker), formerly of Coundon, aged 89 years. A loving mother of Malcolm and Hilary, mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday February 23, 2005 at Llwydcoed Crematorium, Llwydcoed, Nr Aberdare, at 2.00 p.m. Family flowers only by request. All inquiries to. Mrs. H. Lynn, 80 Shirley Drive, Heolgerrig, Merthyr Tydfil. CF48 1SF.
CARR On February 15, suddenly at home. Florence Mary, aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late George William, devoted mam of Anthony and Ian, loving mother-in-law of Pauline and Judith, much loved gran of Alison, Laura and Kathryne. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, February 24. Friends please meet at St. Mary's Church, Coxhoe at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Macmillan Nurses. Plate provided at the crematorium.
CHAPMAN On February 13, peacefully in Hartlepool Hospice, of Salters Lane, Wingate. Gordon (Chat), aged 72 years, beloved husband of Maureen (nee Morris), dearly loved father of Garry, Stephen and Trudy, dearest father-in-law of Audrey, Michelle and Andrew and a much loved grandad. Cortege leaving residence Monday, at 1.35 p.m. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church for service at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
CHISHOLM Dennis On February 9 (peacefully in hospital). Dennis, aged 70 years, of Billingham (formerly of Coxhoe), a devoted husband of Pat and much loved dad of Glen, Leigh and Kay, father-in-law of Gill and Kevin, also a loving grandad of Cory, Liam and Nathan. Funeral service and cremation to take place in the Chapel of St. Hilda, Teesside Crematorium on Thursday, February 17 at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only by request. Friends please meet at the crematorium chapel.
CHISHOLM February 10, peacefully at home, with his loving family around him, of Hurworth. John, aged 61 years, loving husband of Bernice, devoted dad of Neil, Jacqueline and Victoria, much loved father-in-law to Robin and Jessica, also a treasured grandad of Hannah, Kathryn and James. Funeral Thursday, February 17. Would friends please meet 12.15 p.m. for service at All Saints' Church, Hurworth, followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Research.
CLARK Jean Loving wife of the late Doctor John Clark, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2005. All enquiries to: A. and W. Goddard Funeral Directors. Tel: (01252) 616431.
CLARK February 13, peacefully at home, of Silver Courts, Brandon. Clara (nee Ballantyne), formerly Lee, aged 93 years, a much loved mother, grandma and great-grandma. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Saturday, February 19 at 10.00 a.m. Friends welcome at the Prince Bishop afterwards.
CLAYTON February 12, peacefully in Shafto House Nursing Home, Newton Aycliffe (formerly of Lincoln Close, Newton Aycliffe). Arthur, aged 92 years, beloved husband of the late Mary, loving dad of Colin, Michael and Douglas, also a much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral Monday, February 21. Would friends please meet 10.45 a.m. for service at Neville Parade Methodist Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Darlington.
CLIFTON Hurworth Place February 9 (in hospital). Jean, aged 81 years, widow of Ted, dear sister of Christine and Derek, sister-in-law of Colin and Avril and aunty of Karen, step-mother of Carla and Sarah. Sadly missed by all her family. Funeral Friday, February 18. Would friends kindly meet for service in All Saints' Church, Hurworth at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Croft Cemetery.
COLEMAN February 17, of The Oval, West Cornforth. Harry, aged 85 years, beloved husband of the late Mary, loving father of Gillian, Carol and the late Allan, dearest father-in-law of David and Alan and a much loved grandad of Michael and Jennifer. Friends please meet at Holy Trinity Church, West Cornforth for service on Thursday at 10.30 a.m., followed by interment.
COULSON On February 17, in hospital, of Ghyllholme Cottage, West Witton. Robert Hunter (Bob), aged 80 years, beloved husband of Olive, dearly loved father of Carolyn and a very dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral service at St. Bartholomew's Church, West Witton on Monday, February 28 at 1.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to be shared between church funds and Aysgarth Surgery (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
COX Jane Ann (Jenny) Peacefully after a long illness in hospital on February 17, of Chapel Hill Road, Peterlee. Jenny (nee Hind), aged 81 years. Dearly beloved wife of Jerry, loving mother of Muriel, Teddy, Donny, Lenny, Ann, Gerry and Lily, a dear mother-in-law and also a devoted nana and great-grandmother. Interment, Peterlee Cemetery Monday February 21. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Peterlee Methodist Church at 11.00 a.m.
CUERDEN Margaret Ellen Peacefully at St. Catherine's House. Ellen, aged 94 years, formerly of Willington, County Durham. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill), loving mother of Dorothea, a dear mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma. Funeral service at Easingwold Methodist Church, Thursday, February 24 at 11.00 a.m.
DENHAM February 13, of Shildon, peacefully after a long illness. Sheila, aged 61 years, beloved wife of Alan, devoted mother of Steven, Pat, Colin, Shaun and Alan, dear mother-in-law to Trudy, also a much loved and loving nana and great-nana, treasured sister of Billy, Colin, Norma and Carol, also a dear sister-in-law. Will friends please meet for service in Shildon Spiritualist Church at 12.45 p.m. on Monday, February 21, followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu may be given for the North of England Cancer Research Campaign.
DIXON On February 11, of 2 South View, Meadowfield, Durham. Mark, aged 22 years, Lance Corporal of the Scots Guards, dearly loved son of Julie and Anthony, much loved brother of Darrin, grandson of Beryl, Doris and the late John, much loved nephew, cousin. Will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Langley Moor on Monday, February 21 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in Meadowfield Cemetery. Friends welcome at Royal British Legion Club, Meadowfield afterwards.
EADE Mary (nee Allison), aged 91 years, wife of the late Billy, died peacefully on February 15, 2005 in Hallgarth Nursing Home, Durham City, formerly of Sherburn Village, Quarrington Hill, Kelloe and Bowburn. Much loved and respected aunt of Mary, Doug and family. We will always treasure happy memories of Aunty Mary.
ELLIOTT February 9, of Lazonby Grove, Darlington. Edna, aged 85 years, beloved wife of the late Jim, dearly loved mother of Mavis, Albert, Christine, Peter and Janet, a dear mother-in-law and a much loved gran and great-gran of Katie. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 1.15 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be sent for St. Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, 91 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
ELLIOTT On February 12, suddenly in hospital, of Maple Avenue, Gilesgate. Ernest, aged 65 years, beloved son of the late Jenny and Ernest, loving nephew of Theresa and will be sadly missed by his many cousins. Funeral to take place on Friday, February 18. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Gilesgate at 11.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
FORSTER February 13, peacefully at home, of Joseph Patterson Crescent, Ferryhill. Nancy (nee Marshall), aged 88 years, beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mam of Jack, Ronnie and the late Enid, dearest mother-in-law of Ann and Jackie, dearly loved gran of Paul, Lesley, David and the late Julie, much loved great-gran of John, Charlotte, Sian and Mica and also a dear aunt of Doreen and Cec. Will friends please meet for service at Kirk Merrington Methodist Chapel on Thursday at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. No flowers please, by request. Donations, if desired, to the Methodist Chapel, Kirk Merrington.
