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LEIGH On March 16 (peacefully in hospital), of Peterlee Cottages, Wheatley Hill. Laura Mary, aged 61 years, dearly loved sister of Dorothy, Peter and the late David, also a much loved sister-in-law and aunt. Cortege leaving residence, Tuesday at 12.35 p.m. Friends please meet at Wheatley Hill Methodist Church for service at 12.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to the British Heart Foundation, c/o. Mrs. Steel.
LOISEAU Pierre Louis-Marie Died suddenly March 14, aged 61 years, of Killerby. Dedicated husband of Kate, proud and devoted father of Chantal and Pascal. Bien-aimé de la famille Loiseau en France. All friends welcome, Darlington Crematorium Wednesday March 23, 2.15 p.m. Africa donations, in lieu of flowers please, www. oxfamunwrapped.com
LOWER Frederick Alphonses On March 10, peacefully in hospital, of Eden Drive, Sedgefield. Fred, aged 73 years, beloved husband of the late Dorothy, loving father of Raymond, Diane, Pam and Mandy, father-in-law, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather and also a dear friend. Funeral service to be held at St. John Fisher R.C. Church, Sedgefield on Friday, March 18 at 10.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium.
MACKINTOSH On March 13, peacefully in Dryburn Park Hospital, of Sherburn House Hospital. James, aged 81 years, Alderman, ex. Chairman of Durham County Council and ex. Mayor of Durham City, beloved husband of the late Rita, loving father of Malcolm and Jeffrey, fondly remembered by daughters-in-law Carol and Pauline, sadly missed grandad Jim of Christopher, Simon, Ewan and Geordie. Fond memories held by brothers David and Ian, brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Eileen. Funeral to take place on Friday, March 18. Would friends please meet for service at St. Cuthbert's Church, North Road, Durham at 2.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired, to the Macmillan Nurses, plate provided at the crematorium.
MACLEOD On March 10, peacefully at home, of Elwick Village. Heather Enid (nee Agar), aged 72 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Colin, devoted mother of Hugh and Colin, dear mother-in-law of Denise and Julie, treasured nana of Sarah, Sean, Michael and Liam, also great-nana of Connor. Cortege to leave Strathmore House on Thursday, March 17 for service and cremation at Stranton Grange Crematorium Chapel, Hartlepool at 11.00 a.m. Friends and neighbours are kindly invited, please meet at the crematorium chapel. It's not the words, they are but few, it's the love and memories we keep of you.
MANNION March 11, after enduring a long and painful illness with courage, patience and humour. Henry (Harry), aged 83 years, of Branksome Hall Drive, Darlington, in the loving care of St. Teresa's Hospice. Very dear husband of Terry, beloved dad of Catherine and Anne-Marie and also of the late Christopher, Michael and Elizabeth, father-in-law to Mike, a loving grandad to Julie, Emma, Peter and Richard, great grandfather of Dan, Carly, Christopher, Jake and Isobel. With gratitude for a life well lived. Funeral to take place on Thursday, March 17. Would friends please meet for Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon at Holy Family Church, Cockerton, followed by cremation at Darlington. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research or St. Teresa's Hospice. We shall greatly miss him. R.I.P.
McDONALD Ruth (nee Collett), aged 87 years, on March 10, of Catterick Village. Beloved wife of the late Bill, sister of Alf and sister-in-law of Bruce and a dear aunt and special friend to many. Funeral service in St. Anne's Church, Catterick Village on Friday, March 18 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given for church funds.
McKIMM March 13, of Bishop Auckland, formerly of Witton Park. Ada (nee Maughan), aged 72 years, beloved wife of the late Henry, devoted mam of Ann, Tommy, Joan, Mary and Henry, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving nana and great-nana. Will friends please meet for service in St. Paul's Church, Witton Park at 2.30 p.m. on Friday, March 18, followed by interment in Witton Park Cemetery.
MILNE (nee Hay) March 14, peacefully at home, of Newton Aycliffe. Isabel, aged 77 years, beloved wife of the late Thomas (Tom) and a dearly loved mam, nana and great-nana. Funeral Wednesday, March 23. Will friends please meet 10.00 a.m. for service at St. Clare's Church, Newton Aycliffe, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium.
MORRIS March 17, of Tow Law. Edith, aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late Ernest, devoted mother of Ernest, Godfrey, George and Nora, a dear mother-in-law, also a much loved and loving gran, great-gran and great-great-gran. Will friends please meet for service in Durham Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22.
MOUNTFORD March 11 (suddenly at home), Ullswater Road, Ferryhill. Doreen, aged 77 years, much loved wife of the late Walter, dear mam of Michael and Annette, Kathleen and Billy, Paul and Mark, also a devoted nana and great-nana. Would friends please meet for service in All Saints' R.C. Church at 11.30 a.m. on Thursday, followed by interment at Duncombe Cemetery.
MURRAY March 17, at Langley Park Nursing Home, formerly of Bearpark. Winifred, aged 90 years, a dear sister of Mary Gardiner. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Langley Park on Tuesday, March 22 at 11.30 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be given after the mass for Church Funds. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P.
NAISBITT Margaret Ellen (Peggy) On March 16, of Leazers Rise, Peterlee, aged 83 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of Thomas and the late Keith, a dear mother-in-law of Martha and Margaret and also a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. Cremation Durham Crematorium on Tuesday, March 22. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service at Peterlee Methodist Church at 9.45 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Cancer Research, c/o Thomas.
NORMAN Sheila On March 13, peacefully at home, after a long illness. Sheila, aged 76 years, of Northallerton, a much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be held at St. Hilda's Chapel, Teesside Crematorium on Friday, March 18 at 1.15 p.m. No flowers please by request. Donations may be given in lieu, if wished, to the Marie Curie Nurses' Fund.
ORTON On March 13 (suddenly), at Burnett Crescent, Kelloe. Isabella Palfrey (nee Hoey), aged 79 years. Beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother of John, much loved grandma of Maxine and Nicola, dearest great-grandma of Christopher, Shaun, Jonathon and Benjamin. Cortege leaving residence Thursday at 9.35 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Paul's Methodist Church, Kelloe for service at 9.45 a.m. followed by private cremation at Durham.
PARDEW March 12 (tragically, as the result of an accident). Ashley (Paddy), aged 19 years. Loving son of Shirley and John, devoted grandson of Freda and also a dearly loved nephew and cousin. Friends please meet for service at Our Lady and St. Thomas R.C. Church, Willington on Monday, March 21, at 10.45 a.m. followed by cremation at Durham. Friends welcome afterwards for refreshments at The Market, Willington.
PEACOCK Gladys Mary (Molly, nee Smithies), aged 96 years, of Richmond House, Richmond, died peacefully on March 11. Beloved wife of the late Oliver, much loved mam of Beryl, dear mother-in-law of Brian, loving grandma to Jane and granny to Roger, Ben, Gemma and Hannah. Funeral service in Richmond Methodist Church on Monday, March 21 at 1.45 p.m., followed by cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given in church for Richmond House.
PEVERLEY March 15, peacefully in hospital, surrounded by his family, of Broom Road, Ferryhill. John Hedley, aged 89 years. Funeral particulars to follow.
PIKE John Percival, aged 77 years, of 2 Wathcote Place, Richmond, died peacefully at the Friary Hospital, Richmond on Sunday, March 6, with his caring family around him. Dearly loved husband of Joan, father of Alison, Richard, David and Heather and grandpa to his nine grandchildren. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Wednesday, March 16 at 2.30 p.m., followed by private cremation. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations for Cancer Research UK, c/o John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Victoria House, 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
PYBUS March 16, peacefully at The Oval, Hurworth. Gordon, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Elizabeth (Betty), dearly loved father of Kevin, Gordon and Rodney, father-in-law of Karen and also a loving grandad of Joanne, Gemma, Matthew, Rachael, Nicola, Rebecca, Tom, Michael and Charlotte and great-grandad of Ethen and Chloe. Funeral Wednesday. Friends please meet for service in All Saints' Church, Hurworth at 10.15 a.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent for the British Heart Foundation, c/o., Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, Co. Durham, DL3 7JR.
RAINE On March 15 (peacefully), of Newton Aycliffe. Cicely, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Eric and loving mother of Derek. The funeral service will take place on Monday March 21, 1.30 p.m. at Neville Parade Methodist Church, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends welcome, please meet at the church. Floral tributes may be sent to, John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe.
RAINE On March 15 (peacefully), of Newton Aycliffe. Cicely, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Eric and loving mother of Derek. The funeral service will take place on Monday March 22, 1.30 p.m. at Neville Parade Methodist Church, prior to cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Friends welcome, please meet at the church. Floral tributes may be sent to, John Meynell Funeral Service, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe.
REDFEARN George, aged 78 years, peacefully in The Grange Nursing Home, Darlington on March 15, late of Outram Street and Middleton-in-Teesdale. Dearly loved brother of Kenneth and Margaret. Funeral Tuesday, March 22. Friends please meet for service in the Kingdom Hall, Salters Lane South at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Flowers may be sent care of Whitehouse Funeral Service, 17 West Auckland Road, Darlington, DL3 9EL.
RICHARDSON March 15 (suddenly, in hospital, after a short illness), of Rosa Street, Spennymoor. Robert William (Bobby), aged 77 years. A much loved person who will be missed by all family, friends and Brethryn. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor, Thursday for a service at 10.30 a.m. followed by committal at Durham Crematorium.
RICHARDSON March 13 (suddenly), of Parkside, Darlington. Tommy, aged 68 years, a dearly loved partner of Hilary, beloved brother of Lily, Greta and Ruth. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Thursday, March 24. Would friends please meet 3.45 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Floral tributes to the Co-operative Funeral Service, 50 St. Cuthbert's Way, Darlington.
RITCHIE March 10 (peacefully in hospital), of Winchester Way, Darlington. Marjorie, aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Norman, loving cousin to Audrey and Freda, also a much loved friend to Marie and Peter, Eleanor and George and Pat. Funeral Friday, March 18. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to St. Teresa's Hospice.
ROBINSON March 16, in Hackworth House, Shildon (of Farndale Gardens, Shildon). Annie, aged 97 years, dearly beloved wife of the late Edgar, a devoted mother to Keith, a dearest sister to Elsie, Bill and Harry. Cremation Thursday, March 24 at Darlington, following a service in the crematorium chapel at 1.45 p.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. No floral tributes by request please.
ROBINSON Ruby (nee Hobson), aged 91 years, of Copley, on March 12, in hospital, after a short illness. Dearly loved and loving wife of the late George Robinson and a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, sister and sister-in-law. Funeral service in St. John's Church, Lynesack on Monday, March 21 at 10.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington. Friends please meet at the church. Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be given for St. John's Church Funds.
ROBSON Kimblesworth Peacefully in hospital, on March 13, aged 91 years. Mary (nee Parker), a loved wife of Emmerson, much loved mum of Alfred and Catherine, devoted nana of Ian, Colin and Susan and a great-nan. A wonderful lady who will be missed by all her loving family and many friends. Friends please meet for service and cremation in Durham Crematorium on Monday, March 21 at 3.00 p.m.
RYAN Peacefully in hospital, on March 13, of Shotton Colliery. Alan, aged 47 years, a much loved husband to Maureen, also a devoted dad and a cherished grandad. Cortege to leave residence on Friday for service at St. Saviour's Church, Shotton at 11.00 a.m., prior to an interment at Shotton Colliery Cemetery. Friends are kindly invited, please meet at the church.
