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HOGGART April 1, of Durham Road, Spennymoor. Ada, aged 89 years, dearly loved wife of the late Jack, a much loved mother of John and mother-in-law of Dawn, a devoted grandma of Josh and Ben, also a sister to Evelyn. Would friends please meet in St. Andrew's Church, Spennymoor Thursday for a service at 10.00 a.m., followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery.
HUGHES March 30, of Cypress Park, Esh Winning. Edith Mary, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late James, a loving mother and grandma and will be sadly missed by all her family. Friends please meet for Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church on Wednesday, April 6 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in Newhouse Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshments in the Parish Centre afterwards. On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. R.I.P
HUTCHINSON April 4, of Frosterley. Doris, aged 91 years, dearly loved wife of the late Tom, loving mother of Eric, much loved nan and great-nan and a dear sister. Will friends please meet for service in Darlington Crematorium on Thursday, April 7 at 11.45 a.m.
JOHNSON March 29 (in hospital), of Barnard Castle. Lewis (Lew), dear husband of Dorothy, father of Anita and the late Colin, grandad of Joanne, Lewis, Andrew and Kieran and father-in-law of Fiona. Sadly missed by all family and friends. Would friends please meet for funeral service at St. Mary's Parish Church, Barnard Castle on Wednesday, April 6 at 12.00 noon, followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, may be given in church to Barnard Castle Band.
JOHNSON On March 31, peacefully in hospital, of Cheveley House, late of Littletown and Pittington. George, aged 94 years, a dearly loved and sadly missed uncle. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday, April 6 at 11.00 a.m.
JONES April 1, formerly of Sunniside. Jane Ann (Jenny), aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late James William, loving mother of Norman, Brian and Edward, also a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends please meet for service at Wooley Terrace Chapel, Stanley on Friday, April 8 at 1.15 p.m., followed by cremation at Durham.
LEGGE John, aged 76 years, of 'Avalon', Colburn Village, died peacefully at the Abbey Care Village, Scorton on March 31. Dearly loved husband of Daphne, much loved father of Josephine and loving grandad to Robert and Emily. Funeral service in St. John's Church, Hipswell on Friday, April 8 at 2.00 p.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church. Floral tributes, if desired, may be sent to John Blenkiron and Sons Ltd., 21 Queens Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ.
MANN On April 3, of Belmont, Durham. E. Joan, aged 84 years, beloved wife of the late John and loving mother of five. Friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Thursday, April 7 at 3.30 p.m. Please plant some flowers in her memory.
MASSEY Hilda Maria, aged 91 years, of 29 Reeth Road, Richmond, died at the Friary Hospital, Richmond on April 1. Beloved wife of the late Bob, much loved mother of Pat, Barbara and Reg, dear mother-in-law to Jim and Pauline and loving nana to Julie, Paul and Susan. Funeral service at St. Mary's Church, Richmond on Wednesday, April 6 at 11.00 a.m., followed by interment in the cemetery. Friends please meet at the church.
MAUGHAN April 1 (peacefully in her sleep), formerly of Wood View, Croxdale. Amelia (Milly), aged 88 years, dearly loved wife of the late Roger, a much loved mother of Ann, Robin, Tony and the late Mary and Alice, also a very dear mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Cortege leaving daughter's residence, 69 Salvin Street, Croxdale for a service in St. Bartholomew's Church, Sunderland Bridge on Thursday at 2.30 p.m., followed by committal at Durham Crematorium. Friends please meet at church.
MOUNTFORD March 30, suddenly in hospital, of Hackworth Street, Ferryhill. Robert Edward, aged 58 years, dearly loved husband of Brenda (nee Dixon) and a dear dad of Philip and Andrew and father-in-law of Katherine, also a much loved granda of Ryan and Dominic. Cortege leaving residence at 12.20 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6 for service in St. Luke's Church at 12.30 p.m., followed by interment at Rock Road Cemetery, Spennymoor. Donations please, in lieu of flowers, to the British Heart Foundation, c/o Mrs. Mountford. All are welcome back to Ferryhill Working Men's Club for refreshments.
PEARCY April 2 (peacefully at home), of West Cornforth. Joyce (nee Baker), aged 73 years, beloved wife of Frank, much loved mother of David, Colin and Lynne, mother-in-law of Vicky, Dawn and Derek, a dearly loved grandmother of Daniel, Helena, Emma and James. To be received into Holy Trinity Church on Thursday, April 7 at 6.00 p.m. for service on Friday, April 8 at 11.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Butterwick Hospice, c/o the family.
PEARSON March 31 (peacefully, at home). Daphne, of Eden Drive, Sedgefield, sister of Harry. Graveside service to take place on Thursday, April 7 at 10.00 a.m. in Sedgefield Cemetery. Friends please meet at the Cemetery. Donations, if desired, to the Macmillan Nurses, c/o Henry Pearson. Afterwards refreshments will be served at The Dunn Cow.
RACE Norman On April 2, in Yohden Lodge Nursing Home, Blackhall (late of Thornley). Norman, aged 94 years, dearly beloved husband of the late Emma, a loving father, devoted grandad and great-grandad. Cremation Durham Crematorium Friday, April 8. Friends please accept this intimation and meet for service in Thornley Methodist Church at 10.15 a.m. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Yohden Lodge Nursing Home, Blackhall, c/o Norman.
RYDER Cheveley Walk, Belmont, Durham. Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 1, aged 79 years. Chrissie, beloved wife of Ron, loving mam of Sue, Colin and Jan, a much loved mother-in-law of Stan, Pauline and Gordon and a loved nana and great-nana of Megan. Friends please meet for service and cremation at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday April 6, at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only please. Donations if so desired to, St. Cuthbert's Hospice, Park House, Merryoakes, Durham. DH1 3QF. All inquiries to, John Hogg Family Funeral Directors, Tel: (0191) 5142744.
SCOTT April 2, peacefully after a long illness, of Buckingham Road, Peterlee. William, aged 72 years, beloved husband of Grace, a loving father of Julia and Kevin, dearest father-in-law of Teresa and Arnold and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Cortege leaving residence Friday at 11.30 a.m. Friends please meet at St. Cuthbert's Church, Peterlee for service at 11.40 a.m., followed by interment at Peterlee New Cemetery.
SHERWOOD April 1, peacefully in hospital, of Whitby Way, Darlington. Lillian, aged 88 years, dearest mother, nana and a devoted great-nana. Funeral Friday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 2.45 p.m.
SHEVELS Cecil, of Catterick Village (formerly of Reeth), passed away peacefully in hospital on April 1. Dearly loved husband of Jessie (nee Elliott) and a much loved uncle. Funeral service at Darlington Crematorium on Friday, April 8 at 10.45 a.m. Friends please meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, may be given at the crematorium for the Royal Air Force Association. Words are few, thoughts are deep, memories of you are ours to keep. R.I.P.
SIMPSON On April 3, peacefully in hospital. Hilda Mary (nee Green), formerly of South Hetton, aged 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Joe, dearest mam of Brenda, Colin and Audrey, loving gran of Lynsey, Christopher, David, Joe and Jordan, mother-in-law of Julie and Robert. Funeral to take place on Thursday, April 7. Friends please meet at Sherburn Hill Methodist Chapel at 9.15 a.m., followed by cremation at Durham Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to University Hospital North Durham, I.T.U., North Road, Durham, DH1 5TW.
SPARKS On April 3, at St. Teresa's Hospice, Darlington, of 7 Riseber, Leyburn. Colin, aged 59 years, beloved husband of Sarah, dearly loved father of Carly and Nathan, much loved brother of Graham and Neville, brother-in-law of Marion and Jackie and a very dear uncle. Funeral service at the Wensleydale Evangelical Church, Grove Square, Leyburn on Thursday, April 7 at 12.00 noon, followed by interment at Leyburn Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for St. Teresa's Hospice (plate in church). Friends please meet at the church.
SPENCER March 27 (peacefully in hospital). Kerry, aged 75 years, of Greenhill Road, Heighington, beloved husband of the late Enid, a much loved dad of Jane and Michael, father-in-law of Stephanie, a devoted grandpa of James and Joseph, also a dearly loved son of Connie. Funeral Monday, April 11. Would friends please meet 1.15 p.m. for service in St. Michael's Church, Heighington, prior to private cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, to Cancer Research U.K.
WHITE March 22, at Hundens Care Home (formerly of High Coniscliffe). Robert Seymour, aged 90 years, beloved husband of the late Mildred, dearly loved brother and a much loved uncle. Funeral Monday, April 11. Would friends kindly meet for service in Elm Ridge Methodist Church at 11.00 a.m., followed by cremation at Darlington Crematorium. Family flowers only please.
WILDSMITH March 31 (peacefully in hospital). Rita (nee Black), aged 78 years, of Hanover Close, Darlington. A dearly loved wife of the late Sam and a loving mother of Christine and Ruth, a dear mother-in-law of Alan and Vic and much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Thursday. Friends please meet for service at Darlington Crematorium at 9.45 a.m.
ADAMS Darlington May 6 (suddenly, at home), Buckden Court. Mary, formerly Patter-son, aged 77 years loving mother of Marjorie and Trevor, dear mother-in-law to Michael and Lynne, dear sister to John, much loved nan to Simon and Kirsty, sadly missed by all her great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday, May 16. Would friends kindly meet for service at Darlington Crematorium Chapel at 11.15 a.m., prior to cremation. Floral tributes if desired may be sent to Seaton Leng and Son Ltd., 59a Bondgate, Darlington, Co. Durham. DL3 7JR.
AINSLEY-WEIGHELL May 11, peacefully, after a long illness, in Barrington Lodge, Bishop Auckland. Clyde, aged 70 years, loving husband of Margaret (nee Hunt), a devoted dad, grandad, great-grandad, also a dear father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Will friends please meet for service in St. Anne's Church, Market Place, Bishop Auckland at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, followed by interment in Bishop Auckland Town Cemetery. At Peace
ALLENBY May 6, peacefully, formerly of St Mary's Walk, Thirsk. Reneé, aged 83 years, beloved wife of the late Jim, loving mother of Ann, Terry, Denise, Dyllis and the late Les, a dear mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Thirsk on Friday, May 13 at 1.00 p.m., followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory may be made to the British Heart Foundation.
ANDERSON May 4 (peacefully, in hospital), of Woodside, Shadforth. Ronnie, aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Pauline, a dearly loved dad of Janice, Judith and Lisa and a father-in-law to Barry and Adam, a treasured grandad to Sarah, Helen, Robert, Ryan and Thomas and a dear son to Eliza. Would friends please meet for service at Durham Crematorium on Wednesday May 11, at 10.30 a.m.
ARCH May 6, of Burn Hall, Durham, (formerly of Neasham). Royston Ernest, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Rita and will be sadly missed by all his family. Would friends please meet for funeral Mass in St. Charles' R.C. Church, Tudhoe on Saturday May 14, at 10.00 a.m. followed by interment in Croft Cemetery. Friends welcome for refreshments at The Honest Lawyer, Croxdale Bridge after the service. Floral tributes or donations to, The MacMillan Nurses may be sent to, N. Alderson Funeral Directors, 118 High Street South, Langley Moor, Durham. DH7 8EX.
ARMSTRONG May 6 (peacefully in hospital). Lily (nee Ramsden), aged 96 years, of Crook, dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Cecil, dear mum of Lilian and the late Eric, mother-in-law to Tony, also a much loved nana of Caroline and Bob, also Judith and Pete. Will friends please meet for service in Crook Methodist Church at 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, followed by interment in Crook Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu for church funds may be left in the church or sent, c/o. D. Longstaff, 49 Fern Valley, Crook.
BAKER May 9 (peacefully, in hospital), of Ferryhill. Elizabeth, aged 74 years. God saw you getting weary, a cure was not to be, He took you by the hand and whispered come to me. All our love Anthony, May and Lily. Would friends please meet for service at 3.30 p.m. on Tuesday May 17 in Durham Crematorium Chapel.
